2/10/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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fuel cost it may be worth it. He would like to hear their comments. Mike Hickey said it is impossible to predict future energy costs. We would present operating costs based on today' s energy costs. They would provide costs of that type of system, and the alternatives available . They are presently converting an all electric school to a groundwater source heat pump extractor , The poss i b ' l i t i es and options do exist., Mr. Ho i t stated they would provide a complete analysis of any reasonable system and cost it out. The sketch they prepared , the entire building i s 2 levels. They tried to minimize roof area. Merry �sue h l ren asked what they have seen as amenities teachers are looking for', Mr. Hoi t said he recently spent a day in Arlington with teachers and administrators talking about classroom surfaces, lighting 7 sizes materials. In Mashpee they would like to talk with the Middle School staff, administration and would share the experiences they have had in other communities. The best materials provide the flexibility to make changes , disassemble and re-use in different locations or allow program changes jo e Polito asked what they can add creatively so this building can address the 21st century? What materials do they suggest to keep the building quiets can they meet our Sept 1996 occupancy date with a viable design? M r . Ho i t stated with st re a l ov sky and Ho i t you get an 80 person - of thosepeople will be assigned to this project from team, the very beginning . They have just taken on a Middle School project thay y t must be read b ,June 1 . We have the ability to do that, as we did with the Mashpee Middle school addition , All of public ublic bid Jobs have been done on schedule. They build into the specifications a schedule and the contractors have to meet that schedule* Creative e technology , y the bring their experience in having worked on High h schoo s a 1 1 around the State, Mashpee' s schools have a commendable audio visual department and are very lucky to have Mr,. � et rows k i , They will bring their consultant Mr. Tu bman in to discuss the options . In designing the school , you must leave room forequipping i t don ' t spend all your money on capital expenses, Interior walls for quiet - there are a lot of ways to accomplish that but You also have to look at longevity. Tackboard could be an acoustic treatment, carpets in the appropriate a meas . NancyGaff n asked about their site schematic, how much of the y land was in white (area to be used )? Will they help us asses how much land we may want to purchase? M r. Ho i t stated on their sketch there was about 140 acres in the white area. 150 ac res should be plenty for parking and buffers and to take advantage of the nice things about that site. Once 5