Present: S. Heinrich, C. Morrison, W. Morrison and School Board liaison P. McGrath.
Excused: M. Morrison and T. Koenig

The meeting was called to order at 7:45 P.M. by S. Heinrich.

Acceptance of Prior Minutes

On a motion from C. Morrison, seconded by W. Morrison, the minutes of November 14, 2000 were unanimously approved with the following correction: "Further, W. Morrison noted that the BBC had approved a "subset" of members who will present the report..."

On a motion from S. Heinrich, seconded by C. Morrison, the minutes of November 27, 2000 were unanimously approved with the following corrections:

1. Page 1: P. Tinker told the PBC that the "Inet" has been put...
2. Page 2: W. Morrison asked about keeping the VAX system and the possibility of integrating with "Pathworks" for PC access to main frame data.
3. Page 3: During this discussion, the following additional information was discussed: A T1 line is needed because of number of students...

On a motion from W. Morrison, seconded by S. Heinrich, the minutes of January 16, 2001 were unanimously approved with the following corrections:

1. Page 1: S. Heinrich asked P. McGrath to look into why the architect had designed a two story building rather than the three story building.
2. Page 1: There was discussion about ways of publicizing the new school proposal.
3. Page 2: Upcoming Elections - There are two positions that will be elected in March. S. Heinrich indicated that he would be running again. Next Meeting

Middle School Proposal

S. Heinrich commended W. Morrison for his part in the middle school presentation and thanked committee members for their participation at deliberative session. C. Morrison reported that she would be at the Reeds Ferry PFA meeting on February 14th at 3:30 PM, Thorntons Ferry PTTF meeting on February 20th at 7:45 PM and St. James Preschool on February 21st at 7 PM and invited committee members to attend. There was discussion about the possibility of attending a meeting of the Merrimack Senior Association. There was also discussion about the need to do something to publicize the benefits of the Buker site. On a motion from W. Morrison, seconded by C. Morrison, it was unanimously voted to write a letter from the PBC focused on why the Buker site is a good place for the middle school. It was noted that there will be a voter information guide mailed to all households and there will be a "New School" sign campaign.

Other Business

Potential candidates for the open seat were brainstormed.

On a motion from W. Morrison, seconded by S. Heinrich, it was unanimously voted to adjourn at 9:15 PM.

Last Updated: January 20, 2003 by Wayne Morrison