2/2/2005 SCHOOL COMMITTEE Minutes

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r r MASPIPEE SCflOOL COMMITTEE—REGULAR MEETING—FEBRUARY 2, 2005 PAGE Because of their attendance in the audience, Mrs. Cook asked DPW Director Greg Taylor and Joe Magni from VHB, the company who did the initial design as well as the current:design,to discuss the Coombs School Parking Lot. ,2 Coombs _School Parking Lot Update ._ Greg., Taylor --- Mr. Taylor described the work to be done at the Coombs School parking lot during the upcoming months. Mr. Joe Magni from VHB, the company that was the initial designer of the parking lot as well as the current designer, accompanied Mr. Taylor. Mr. Taylor said bids will be going out next week with a due date of March 7., 2005. 1 .1 Quashnet School Playground — Quashnet School teacher Aphrodite Purdy and PTO representative Carol Mitchell addressed the Committee regarding the future plans of the Quashnet School playground improvement program. They described the four phases that:have been planned over the next few years. The Phases would done as follows: • Phase I & II — Install age-appropriate apparatus to improve upper body strength,balance and agility. • Phase III — Resurface the tennis court, install six basketball hoops, and create a play area for four square and hop scotch. • Phase IV—Replace fencing,and create a 'A mile paved walling trail. Ms. Purdy said Phase I can begin this spring. Motion made by Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mrs. Reis, to support the playground proposal as presented. VOTE: Unanimous V111. Report of the Mrs. Parolsl i asked Mr. Tripp to discuss the results of the recent indoor air Superintendent duality at the Coombs School 8.8 Indoor Air^Qualily Report- Mr. Tripp informed the Committee on Senior Environmental Specialist Marina Brock's findings. She reported that although there are no major identifiable indoor air duality problems in the school, she did suggest educating the custodial staff on proper maintenance of the classrooms. Mrs. Parolski asked Mr. Fripp to address the recent snowstorm damage at the schools. Mr. Tripp reported the following: at the high school—copper flashing damage on the peak of the auditorium; a fever pieces of vinyl siding and aluminum trim blew off; at the Quashnet School — broken windows; at the Coombs School — roof shingles blew off, ceiling time damage from snow that blew in the gable louvers.