1994 JAN-JUN-HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE

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Mr. Stein said at the Prudential Center they have a large staff of people but they are scared to take over the facility. They will set up training sessions and suggest they are video taped , so there is clear, concise information. They make sure the operation and maintenance manuals are delivered , they should include everything , as well as a contact book, with a manufacturers contact for every major piece of equipment. All record drawings are now on CAD so you have the ability to update the system. Peter said he is concerned there may be overlap, what will the architect provide and what will you provide? Mr. Stein said it will be defined what is required of the architect, the record drawings and operations and maintenance manuals are their responsibility . This is a control point - to be absolutely sure it gets delivered to you. Bill Jones said in the real world , value engineering should be a defined task and priority with the responsibility shared between the project manager and architect, it will not happen unless it is pre-planned and documented as a shared task. You can ' t make it happen downstream. Mr. Pocillo said that is what they do. It is our role to be sure value engineering happens. Bill Jones asked how you provide adequate funding to be sure that it happens early. It should be a specified contractual element. Peter responded that is part of the Committee ' s responsibility , now, during contract negotiations. DR. JOHN COLLABRO Dr. Collabro was present to give the Committee an update on his work and what is going on with the State. Dr. Collabro explained , originally the school was planned for 1350 students, in 3 houses . He and Dr . DeMoura met with several groups, getting input and revised the draft of the educational specs several times. On January 28th he and Dr . DeMoura met with the State (GESS) and went over the educational program developed . At that time, they said they are willing to accept an enrollment projection of 1 , 180 students. They understand it will be used for 7-12 but will become a 9-12 school . They are wiling to accept 183,000 gross sq feet. They said they would develop enrollment projections , by a third party . Dr. Collabro said they put their understanding of the major points of the meeting into a letter but have not received a response yet. Dr. DeMoura received a verbal response form John Anderson that they support 1 , 180 students for 7-12 . It is only a 5 year projection. Dr. Collabro said they will consider it a 7-12 school but allow 155 sq ft per pupil , even though lower grades receive a smaller allowance. They understand the building will house 9-12 . They would not support the daycare program because it is in competition with private enterprise . They want to merge the infant/toddler project under the childcare program. They would support the alternative school , feel it is very appropriate. They would support the student store , under the supervision of the business department. Dr. Collabro has added a classroom for Indian education and reduced some 4