1993-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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w EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANT Dr. DeMoura presented a memo outlining his thoughts on the criteria for an educational consultant. The Committee discussed the various criteria. This person could act as a check against the architect. Someone to help the Committee develop their ideas. This person could present the Committee and the architect with choices and if there were a conflict it would be perceived by the Committee. The Committee needs assistance in defining their needs independently. This position would have to be hired through the design process. Dr. DeMoura reminded the Committee that educational specifications are also subject to approval by the School Committee. Ms. Ahlgren noted this person could come on board right now. There is a lot of work in the planning stages that doesn 't need an architect. If your wait to hire architect to Jan. l then they hire the consultant, the Committee has lost 3-4 months of planning. A program has to be developed as soon as possible. Dr. DeMoura stated an educational program has been developed in a general way, concept statements developed i .e. 2 house system and students will participate in math for all 4 years. The State formula is then "plugged in" . The Committee discussed funding possibilities. The funding article for the Committee appropriated $100 , 000. . The Committee discussed writing the RFP for this position . Mr. Greelish suggested leaving part of the evaluation open to their description of a "plan of attack" ; not cast it in stone. He does not have a good enough handle to describe it for the RFP. Dr. DeMoura' s list is a good start. ** The Committee agreed this position should begin as soon as possible. ** Janice Mills suggested Dr . DeMoura work on the RFP with Bob Writenhour, they can begin it for the Committee's discussion. Mr. Dinizio looked at the big picture, how many people the Committee must hire. When should these people begin work? #1 Educational Consultant - start now and have on board my Nov. 1st, maybe earlier. #3 Program Manager- when the information begins to flow which begins when the architect is on board therefore architect should be next to be hired . #2 Architect - would like them to be working by second week in December. Survey - does the Committee have to hire separately or will the architect hire one? ** The Committee agreed part of the architects criteria will be to have a surveyor begin immediately. It can be specified in the RFP.** • The Committee discussed the Program/Project Manager' s position in 2