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Mr. Dinizio met with T. K. Thompson, President of the performing <br /> arts center. Graham Gund has done the conceptual design. They <br /> are raising money to hire an architect to do the full design. <br /> Then they must raise additional money for the construction of the <br /> project. The school project will not be delayed because of that <br /> project. The school will be first. <br /> ** Ms. Ahlgren made a motion : at tonight's Selectmen <br /> meeting the following issues be discussed: <br /> 1 . Proper architect selection procedures. Where are we <br /> in the process? What is our next step? Direction <br /> from the Selectmen . <br /> 2 . Who is the Selectmen 's liaison? Will that person be <br /> at our meetings so they can follow our procedures? <br /> 3 . What is the target date for opening of the high <br /> school ? <br /> 4 . The Committee needs clarification on our procedures <br /> and our level of operating authority. <br /> Paul Griffin seconded the motion . All members were in <br /> favor. ** <br /> MEETING WITH DR. COLLABRO, EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT. <br /> Dr. Collabro stated he has received a contract and has sent it to <br /> his attorney for review before signing it. <br /> He presented another draft of his work - 12/30/93 for Committee's <br /> review and discussion . <br /> Mr. Griffin said there needs to be two lists, the absolute <br /> required items list and sq footage and "discretionary" items. <br /> If the town does not have enough money and needs to eliminate <br /> some items, that list can be used in negotiating. <br /> Mr. Griffin stated he spoke with some firms about the 1 .45 net to <br /> gross conversion rate used by Dr. Collabro. These firms try to <br /> use a 1 .40 rate. <br /> Dr. Collabro said he used 1 .45, some architects can get it down <br /> to 1 .43. Elementary schools is 1 . 35 , middle schools 1 .40 and <br /> high schools 1 .45 . He can do some trial and error conversion <br /> figures using 1 .43, 1 . 40. <br /> Mr. Martiros asked what the ideal classroom size is? <br /> 750-850 sq feet. Dr. Collabro thinks 750 is too small , he used <br /> 800 sq feet. <br /> The Committee reviewed with Dr. Collabro his list of spaces and <br /> net sq. footage for each. <br /> - visual arts: optional but he has never seen a high school <br /> without it. <br /> - phys ed : required for freshman and sophomores. Made allowances <br /> for everyone to have it. <br /> - information systems mgmt: for the business program. Is not <br /> 5 <br /> I <br />