7/20/1993 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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s, Is there a substantial difference betwe n a. Junior/Senior High building and just a High Schou l r. F ranch i responded it Ti a philosophical issue. If they don' t want a mixture of students i t will he designed that way and that will increase the cast but it is not necessary . The Committee wants to consider increasing walkin and bike riding through h i kepa h and sidewalk construction . The Selectmen have adopted a bikeway reap . The State does not req u i re a town to bus students over the 7th grade but leash pee chooses to bus all it' s students because the roads are so dangerous. - The Committee has listed some things which may he cut in the next phasp; because of money so DRA should he creative in that area. - Auditorium. Mr. Franceschl stated schools build to serve 1 /4 to ars entire school population but most build for about 1 /2 of the student population. If you stay within your budget, the State w ill re - i mbur e for the entire auditori um Can there be a removable petition to open up more pace? Acoustically i is a problem to work as a theater but that can be incorporated. Mr . Franc chi agreed with the use of large screen TVs and remote to another room The issue becomes how many parking spaces to provide. The re can be auxiliary parking along a large entrance road or in bus lanes for town meetings , etc. -� The Committee reviewed the leisure se ry i s 's list with Mr. Fran e chi and highlighted their previous discussion , Mr . Franeschi noted some things increase the percentage of re- imbursement e- imbur emen if you can demonstrate the need and numbers, i .e. an after school b i-lin ua l education program. The Committee asked him to list what is available and can then determine if there i a need. - The Committee reviewed Dr , DeMoura's academic program list wi th M r . F ran e chi . A Superintendent's oi'"f i e space should be added , as well as any school department employee now using the Davis School for office space■ - None of the present schools have a satellite dish ; that should be i nc7 udds Mr . Larson had to leave the meeting ; for the next meeting he needs to meet with Tom l;uda l a to get as much information a poss i ble on the site and look at the slotes, Chairman Di n i z i o stated Mr. Fudal a is at their disposal . For the next meeting Mr. France chi will gather information , he asked permi ion to talk with the Superintendent and Leisure Servicesto elaborate on their list and answer any questions , He will have a draft of the program and start talking about the land needed . Mr. Franceschi explained their consultants will need permission 4