April 9, 2008 7PM
MRSD Facilities Committee – With Revisions
Attendees:
Guests: Chris Wood,
Jennifer Mangiagli from Kaestle Boos
Public: Patricia Bauries,
Approval of Minutes from 3-26-08
Meeting. Motion K.Goodenough
2nd Bob Smith Motion passed 4,0,0,0
Public Comment: none
Kaestle Boos Update:
Jennifer Mangiagli from Kaestle Boos, discussed her
recent meetings with the Principals and further work on the analysis of the two
sites;
Some question on how state funding reimbursement would
be affected by adding MC2 into the analysis.
Jennifer said that she will be calling Ed Murdough with the state to
discuss questions about growth, reimbursement and class sizes.
Jennifer also indicated that she will be contacting
Some discussion about classroom sizes for H.S. vs.
Middle school
Cost out the difference for cost comparison to
renovate the existing HS kitchen vs. new MS kitchen
Discussion about Multipurpose room that would
accommodate some combination of Cafeteria, Auditorium, Gymnasium. Discussion of
NH State regulations: 140ft2/per
middle school student; 160 ft2/per high school student - Classroom
size: Middle School 900ft2 vs. High School 800ft2
K. Cota stated that we need to be clear that we are
looking at the most efficient and economically feasible building. We're not interested in building a “Taj Mahal”.
Question of whether KB should be looking at accommodating
the MC2 program? Answer: Yes.
Weight Room Discussion/Update:
B. Pickering spoke about the planning of the Weight
room that will serve the Students, Athletes and Community. Mr. Wood discussed the ability to accommodate
the needs of female citizens as well as male.
B. Pickering also added that this would be an opportunity to promote
Staff wellness.
Discussed the week of vacation for the renovations,
however, B. Mitchell pointed out that this may not work as it takes at least 10
days to order some of the items for the renovation. Discussion as soon as possible it just may
need to be closed for a week or two during renovations.
Discussion about the community use security and keys ,
insurance and liability. Designate the
hours and rules of usage. Training,
Monitoring and Volunteers that are outside of the school district.
Discussion of the donation for use $10.00 stated on
the back wall of the current facility.
B. Pickering will find out if the money is being collected and where
it’s going.
Discussion of Posters for safety and cleaning and
sanitization of the equipment.
K. Cota and K. Chambers discussed the recommendation
of the facilities committee will go to the school board and waive/suspend the
bidding policy
C. Dreyfuss moved to suspend the bidding policy and
approve the recommendation of the weight room project for $65,676.68. Bob seconded
Motion passes
5,0,0,0
Chambers asked B. Pickering to submit a requisition.
The Committe Members thanked
Mr. Wood for his dedication and donation to the project.
Report from Building and Grounds Director: B. Mitchell
B. Mitchell requested that the F.C. take a look at
extending the Project Manager contract for 6 month extension.
C. Dreyfuss moved to accept the recommendation of B.
Mitchell to extend the Project Manager, Beliveau Consulting & Construction,
LLC., for 6 months. seconded by K.
Goodenough
Discussion about how this extension will be funded, in
the default the budget; has $47,000 (available July 1st) K. Chambers felt strongly that we could find
the funds for the $12,500 for April - June 30th
Voted 4,1,0,0 motion passes
Gym Floor is still being pushed forward working on a
specification to put out to bid.
Nurses station is also moving forward. K. Chambers requested that before we start
work we need Mr. Smith to review with NEASC.
B. Mitchell will talk to Mr. Smith.
Cosmetics discussion – It was agreed that B. Mitchell
would look for “targets of opportunity”
Priority List: B. Mitchell
B. Mitchell is focused on the warrants that are
currently funded and fire egress
08-09 project list fund some of the items on the
master plan instead of the Emerson drainage.
Maintenance Items in the Master Plan.
Small fire in the Family & Consumer Science
department caused by exhaust fan burning out.
B. Smith and C. Dreyfuss agreed to update the CIP
Binder.
B. Smith volunteering to move the shed from Surry to
Next meeting April 30th at 7 p.m. in the Library at
MRHS/MS
Meeting adjourned 8:58PM
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen Goodenough
Facilities Committee Secretary
MRSB Member-Swanzey