May 14, 2008 7PM – Unapproved Minutes
MRSD Facilities Committee
Attendees:
Public: Pat Bauries, Dick Bauries, Neil Morriarty,
Wayne Lechlider, Dan Kauffman
Kaestle Boos: David King and
Jennifer Mangiagli
Media: Anika Clark
Approval of Minutes from 4-30-08
Meeting. Approved with Revisions.
Public Comment: none
Kaestle Boos Presentation: D.King
Katie Chambers asked about utilities. Dave said that further study to determine the
best place for septic. Katie requested
more utilities information. Discussion
about additions to the existing High School.
K. Cota asked about buses and parent drop off
conflict, D. King explained some options about widening the drive.
K. Cota asked about fire access around the proposed
new middle school.
K. Cota asked about public (after-hours) access. D. King explained methodology.
K. Cota asked about the height restrictions of town
and airport.
K. Cota asked about the utilization and reimbursement
vs. population and growth projections.
Jennifer explained that the proposed H.S. is at 85% and M.S. is at 90%
utilization.
Jennifer explained the new location for the science
labs and the need to meet the current standards for safety of instruction.
K. Chambers asked about the flow of the kitchen and
logistics of getting prepared foods from the M.S. to H.S.
Kaestle Boos is asking for actual population
projections and feedback before cost and final plans presentation.
C. Dreyfuss asked about growth and expansion assuming
initially we would only have a 2 grade M.S. and expand to a 3 grade M.S.,
Jennifer explained the best option would be to build for 3 grades now could be
cost prohibitive if we waited.
D. King suggested that given the population
projections we should allow Kaestle Boos to take another look at the State
Space Standards.
Discussion to add 6th grade to come up to
the M.S.
public comment: N. Morriarty asked about where he can find out about
Cost of new Buses, additional staffing and other misc.
cost of having a new middle school.
D. Bauries asked about fixing the facilities we have.
D. Bauries stated that most people want this school
fixed up and do not want a new M.S.
D. Kaufman asked for further clarification about the
proposals on the table and was confused after D. Bauries comments.
D. Kaufman asked for a matrix of the population, sq.
footage vs. costs analysis.
D. Kaufman suggested that we get some feedback and
cost considerations about the shared kitchen and transportation of the lunch
program.
B. Tatro mentioned that if the 6th grade is
moved to a M.S. this will free up space to allow for all-day kindergarten.
K. Cota June 3rd Kaestle Boos Presentation
with cost to the full school board.
Discussion about whether this timeframe is feasible.
Decision to have Kaestle Boos reevaluate based on 475
for a 3 grade M.S.
Report from Building and Grounds Director: B. Mitchell
B. Mitchell provided the F.C. with a brief update on
the Carpet, VCT, Flooring repair preparation as well as Roof and the Gym floor
repairs. Some discussion about the
Gilsum multi-purpose flooring concerns.
Decision NOT to revisit this as it as already gone through due process.
Discussion about the Walkway project and computerizing
the intercom/P.A. system
Finance committee report from Katie:
State bid price – can we consider those prices as the
bid.
Next meeting May 28th at 7:00 p.m. in the Library at
MRHS/MS – Brett and Bill will have bids on the Gym floor and bleachers.
Meeting adjourned 9:38PM.
Respectfully Submitted,
Kristen Goodenough
Facilities Committee Secretary
MRSB Member-Swanzey