7/6/1994 SCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE Minutes

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Bill Jones states 10% of the student population will go to the Voc school . Dr. beMoura said the number of students going to the Voc school has remained fairly consistent 1987- 42 , 1994- 48 . The numbers are deceiving . He asked the Committee to look at the entire school system when reviewing this . In 2001 there will be 600 more students then we have now. In 1996 there will 300 more students then we have now. Where will we put them? Paul noted the EFNC voted not to include the Voc students because once the high school is open , the number of students choosing to go to the Voc school may drastically drop - that has to be considered . He thinks the Committee was correct in that choice . Steve asked if we had any official acceptance from the State for 1180 students? Dr. beMoura explained the State will give everything in writing when the preliminary plans are submitted to them. They have made statements to the newspaper that they accept 1180 students. Bob Fournier has no reason to believe the State will not approve 1180 students . Dr. Callabro and Dr . beMoura have worked closely with the State . Peter said the biggest benefit form the State is they are reimbursing the whole project at $151 . 80 , even though it is housing 7th and 8th grades . Steve said the issue is the State agrees with the 1180 - that is the figure. Dr . beMoura added if you reduce the number of students , the community areas will also have to be reduced . Bill Jones suggested the Committee should work more closely with the School Committee . Peter asked Janice Mills if the two Committees have worked cooperatively? Janice said absolutely . She is shocked by this statement . She feels she has communicated what the School Committee is doing- philosophically and financially . Dr. ©eMoura is also satisfied . Paul explained Bill thought there should be more joint meetings . Janice said if School Committee members are needed they will attend . School Committee delegates a lot of assignments . Joe asked if the flexibility to handle junior high aspects as well as senior in the school architecturally? He does not think it is that clear in the design yet . The architects can help give a clear picture of how the two will work together . Merry Sue said a lot can be done with scheduling . Janice said we are still in the process . The double entrances are fantastic. Tom reminded everyone that the numbers Bill sites are Tom' s low figure projections . Tom also developed high projections . He didn ' t even use an average . Paul explained , in closing with Bill , he felt the project was going well but felt there were issues to be addressed . He ended by complimenting everyone . 2