[CASL-L] High School furniture

[Barbara Lyons]

We have  used RIS furnature- Wayne LaSalle - in Milford 203-283-9541
Wayne was helpful even when there were problems, and followed through with
replacements/repairs.  I was impressed.  We bought collab tables with power
and white boards attached, as well as couches with power.  The kids love
them.

Working on a separate project now with Office Depot.  I'd say you either
want flexible tables that can be moved, or tables with power.  You can;t
have both- the moveable tables that we have with power are constantly being
moved, and folks plug in thinking there is power: there is not!

-Barb





On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 10:54 AM, STEPHANIE PATTERSON <
spatterson at southingtonschools.org> wrote:

> I've used Charlie Cohen at Creative Library Concepts for tables with
> wheels and chairs and high top cafe tables.
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> I've used DEMCO for a rug, couches and chairs for a small seating area and
> task chairs. The fabric has not withstood high school use. I selected 1
> grade up from baseline for fabric quality.
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> It would be best to visit a spot - as the fabric swatches and chips are
> helpful, but don't give the whole picture.
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> I've also bought from Red Thread in East Hartford.
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> Most of the chairs that have any pegs in the bottom of the legs or glides
> for carpet don't hold up all that well. Tables with wheels seems to a
> necessity these days, but chairs with wheels raises concerns for horseplay
> in many places.
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> Here, most the furniture is vintage late 70s and it shows age. When
> everything is falling apart, some students just don't have much respect for
> the space. I've been able to replace about 1/3 of what was here, but only
> with funding from yearbook profits over the years.
>
> Today, I was notified that we are on a soft freeze for the budget due to
> the uncertainty of the ECS from the state. Dark times.
>
>
> Stephanie Patterson
> Southington High School Library
> "Building character with critical thinking, creativity,
>  collaboration and communication."
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> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of Todd Gorski <
> TGorski at ctreg14.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 4, 2017 8:37:17 AM
> *To:* LaMontagne, Todd (Ellis); 'Tracy Earnshaw'; Jodie D'Alexander
>
> *Cc:* casl-l at mylist.net
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] High School furniture
>
>
> Good morning, Jodie!  We have couches that look just like the picture Todd
> L. posted.  Ours do *not* have the round desks attached to them.  The
> couches are surprisingly comfortable and easy to move.  They have handles
> in the back and wheels for portability.  I would recommend them.  They came
> from Demco.
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> My suggestions for furniture would be (1) lightweight and (2) on wheels.
> I inherited tables with very light gray (almost white) tops.  They are
> constantly dirty.  Our school is undergoing a huge renovation.  In addition
> to darker table tops, I am currently exploring the possibility of
> purchasing some powered furniture.  There is a huge demand for electricity
> as students charge phones and Chromebooks while working.
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> TG
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> *Todd Gorski*
> Library Media Specialist
> AP Seminar Teacher
> Co-Advisor, Class of 2019
>
> Nonnewaug High School LMC <http://www.nonnewauglmc.org>
> 5 Minortown Road
> Woodbury, CT  06798
> (203) 263-2186, x2817 <(203)%20263-2186>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* CASL-L <casl-l-bounces at mylist.net> on behalf of LaMontagne, Todd
> (Ellis) <Todd.LaMontagne at ct.gov>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 4, 2017 8:11:23 AM
> *To:* 'Tracy Earnshaw'; Jodie D'Alexander
> *Cc:* casl-l at mylist.net
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] High School furniture
>
>
> Hi Jodie,
>
> I don’t have any specific recommendations, but I will warn you away from
> purchasing armchairs that have an integrated desk like the one in the
> picture below.  I have 4 of a similar style in my library and they have not
> withstood the test of time…and high school students.  The desk is still
> intact but the pin assembly has worn down and they sag at an odd angle.
>
> Todd
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> [image: Image result for library chair with swing desk]
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> Todd M. LaMontagne
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> Library Media Specialist
>
> H. H. Ellis Technical High School
>
> 613 Upper Maple Street
>
> Danielson, CT  06239
>
> (860) 412-7558
>
> todd.lamontagne at ct.gov
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> *From:* CASL-L [mailto:casl-l-bounces+todd.lamontagne=ct.gov at mylist.net] *On
> Behalf Of *Tracy Earnshaw
> *Sent:* Wednesday, October 04, 2017 7:40 AM
> *To:* Jodie D'Alexander
> *Cc:* casl-l at mylist.net
> *Subject:* Re: [CASL-L] High School furniture
>
>
>
> Hi Jodie,
>
> I purchased Poang chairs from Ikea about 10 years ago and they are still
> going strong!  I just have to replace the cushions every few years.  They
> are affordable and durable.
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> Tracy Earnshaw
>
> Coginchaug Regional High School
>
> Durham, CT
>
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> On Tue, Oct 3, 2017 at 1:26 PM, Jodie D'Alexander <
> jdalexander at region16ct.org> wrote:
>
> A question for those of you at the high school level:
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> I'm in the market for comfortable/mobile furniture for my Media Center.
> Do you have any recommendations on what you feel works best for teenagers
> and what you have found they prefer?  I have a limited budget, but I am
> looking to add pieces that help facilitate a collaborative learning
> environment.
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> Any vendors or products you can suggest would be greatly appreciated.
>
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> Thank you,
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> --
>
> *Mrs. Jodie D’Alexander*
> Library Media Specialist
> Woodland Regional High School
> 135 Back Rimmon Road
> Beacon Falls, CT  06403
> (203) 881-5551  ext. 7241 <(203)%20881-5551>
>
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-- 
*Barbara Lyons*
*Library Media Specialist*
*Wilton High School*
*lyonsb at wiltonps.org <lyonsb at wiltonps.org>*
(203) 762-0381 x6288
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