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District to repurpose Birkett Center as STEPS, Gail McKenzie hub and career‑pathways center
Summary
With freshmen moving back to main campuses, Indian Prairie administrators plan to redevelop the Birkett Center into a multipurpose district hub housing the STEPS and Gail McKenzie programs, K–8 STEM space, and expanded career‑technical pathway capstones such as health science, culinary and construction.
With the Birkett (Freshman) Center freed once freshmen return to the high schools, district administrators presented June 9 proposals to convert the site into a district hub for specialized programs.
Phase 1 would bring two signature programs — STEPS and Gail McKenzie — under one roof. STEPS would use first‑floor classrooms and vocational suites, including a dedicated vocational/micro‑enterprise area and a “life skills” apartment designed to teach independent‑living skills. Gail McKenzie would occupy second‑floor space with a dedicated gym and cafeteria access.
Phase 2 envisions multiuse and K–8 STEM…
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