1994 JAN-JUN-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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trailer village and screen the playing fields from winter winds. There are a number of wetland issues - Quashnet River, Zone II of P1 well . Propose providing pedestrian access to Mashpee Commons for the students. Maximizing the setback form the power lines. He reviewed the options for organizing the site. Build closer to the center of the site, auditorium, gym, administration up front with 2 houses of classrooms behind it (with possibility for expansion) . Fanning out of classroom wings behind community use areas. Keep football area furthest away form the housing authority . Building in the center keeps all the playing fields close to the school . Is it desirable to see the school from Rte 151 or do you want to maintain the rural quality of the road? Mr. Jeffrey Allen, Selectmen from Brookline spoke on his experience with Graham Gund, who designed the Lincoln school in Brookline. Mr. Allen worked on getting the school approved by the voters , choosing the architect, design phase and overseeing construction of the building. It was a 6 year project. He believes the Lincoln school will be a model elementary school because of Graham Gund Architects. They could not be more satisfied. They have yet to be criticized for anything to do with the school by anyone who has seen it. It will be a very beautiful and functional school . Graham has the ability to take public comment and build a consensus. They did everything and more that was asked of them. They were our partners in building the school . QUESTIONS Bill Martiros asked if Mashpee can afford Graham Gund quality? They responded the Boston Ballet building was built for $100 sq foot, Waterville Valley for $52sq foot, Lincoln school for $120 sq foot (construction cost) . We put materials in where they count so buildings look more expensive than they are. They suggest that you don 't build spaces you cannot afford to operate. The biggest saving comes form tightening up on the educational program. Brookline has a contingency of $700,000 that will not be spent. They encouraged the use of authentic slate roof, it was affordable within their scope. Slate has an 80-100 year life. They did a very detailed cost analysis and it was not the cheapest but it was not much more than other solutions. They hope this Committee will visit that school . Paul Griffin said he did not see any high schools in their presentation, have you designed any? Ms. Verbitzki has, before she worked with Graham Gund as did Mr. Madsen. They have showed library , theaters, dining facilities, all are part of a high school facility . Mr. Griffin stated he has visited some high schools and it was evident that firms who built elementary and middle school did not understand high school needs. 7