Present: K. Powell, W. Morrison, C. Morrison, S. Heinrich and School Board liaison P. Mcgrath
Excused: M. Morrison and T. Koenig
The meeting was called to order at 7:13 P.M. by Chair W. Morrison.
On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by C. Morrison, the minutes of July 12th were unanimously accepted with the following correction on the top of page 2: ...or naming the new middle school James O'Neil Middle School.
P. McGrath clarified his idea that the PBC develop a budget based on their planned activities so that it could suggest to Superintendent Chiafery an amount that should be included in the 2002-2003 budget to cover anticipated expenses for things such as software, paper goods and specialists.
S. Heinrich asked if the PBC should recommend the continuations of the various Capital Reserve Funds or if the School Board has already decided to continue funding them in the next budget cycle.
P. McGrath noted that the PBC could make that recommendation to the School Board. Further he suggested that any budgetary recommendations should be made in October.
There were questions and discussion about a permanent larger concession stand which would include bathrooms at the MHS Football field. P. McGrath suggested that the PBC communicate with Abe Shoubash and M. Chiafery about the possible development of a plan with funding possibly through the various sport supporter clubs.
There were questions about whether there was a line in the School District budget for engineers and/or consultants.
P. McGrath reported that M. Chiafery has met with Thorntons Ferry School Principal Les Carter regarding the parking and traffic issues there. As a result, M. Chiafery has requested the Department of Transportation have a traffic safety engineer view the situation to make recommendations for improvement. She also requests that any PBC survey be put on hold. There was a discussion that, while behavior on buses is not a PBC issue, traffic flow and parking are PBC issues. W. Morrison stated he would talk to M. Chiafery and request that the PBC be kept informed of any developments relating to traffic and parking at TFS.
It was reported that the survey is complete and that Matt Shevenell will be meeting with representatives of Meridian to discuss the results next week. There will need to be a review of the proposed building plan before taking plan to the Conservation Commission.
It was reported that the addition is on track to be ready for school opening.
C. Morrison reported that M. Chiafery will be asking the School Board to give a tacit direction to the PBC regarding its projects. S. Heinrich noted that the PBC is an independent, elected body with its own goals and objectives. P. McGrath and W. Morrison both noted that there is a need for frequent two way communication between the School Board, the Administration and and the PBC.
P. McGrath reported that the Meadowoods Develpment has had an impact on Mastricola Elementary School. They have had to add another first grade. This has meant moving a second grade, Title I and the Assistant Principal's office. He noted further that Reeds Ferry School may be having some space issues as well. C. Morrison noted that it is possible that we will need another elementary school sooner than expected.
The committee decided to update the middle school/elementary report as soon as possible. W. Morrison noted that the committee needs to finalize the long range plan and he is still working on the projection spread sheet. He feels that the committee still needs to decide trigger numbers for future construction. He also requested a copy of the most up-to-date version of the Town Build-out study.
It was reported that the Legislature has approved additional kindergarten construction for the next two years.
The next meeting of the committee will be held on September 6, 2001 at a site to be announced. ON the agenda will be the Buker survey and the report update.
On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by K.Powell, the committee voted unanimously to adjourn at 9:30 P.M.
Last Updated: March 26, 2003 by Wayne Morrison