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panelling design , to harmonize with the masonry. Wood has a lot "warmer <br /> more endearing feeling" to the space . Wood has less maintenance then sheet <br /> rock. He said it is not a bad design the way it is but everyone will <br /> appreciate the wood . <br /> - Blinds , presently 50% of the classrooms have blinds . Blinds are not as <br /> effective as blackout shades but last longer and look better. <br /> - Operable wall in alternative education room: originally it was divisible <br /> into 3 smaller spaces . Merry Sue noted they would be 3 very small spaces . <br /> Everyone agreed, divisible into two spaces is sufficient . <br /> - seat cushions in auditorium. Ed said the wood seats are acceptable but <br /> again, everyone will appreciate the cushions . Life of cushions is 15-20 <br /> years . <br /> Steve said the ambiance of a building has a lot to do with they way people <br /> will treat it . If it looks institutional they will treat it that way. If <br /> you offer the kids the right atmosphere , then the building does not have to <br /> be made vandal proof. <br /> - operable wall between auxiliary and main gym. <br /> Paul thinks Jim Anderson was adamant that he didn' t want any wall . <br />' Dr. DeMoura thinks it would have to be approved . <br />( Paul suggested tabling that discussion until after a meeting Paul and Dr. <br />' DeMoura have with Jim Anderson. <br /> The Committee agreed the footing between the two gyms should be added. <br /> Motion sensor switches . Presently, in the contract , they have a lighting <br />' control panel which is programmable . <br /> Peter said a smart panel will turn the lights off at a certain time , but <br /> with motion switches , if there is not motion, they will automatically turn <br /> off? Correct . <br />, Steve said switching lights on and off often will shorten their lives more <br /> than leaving them on. <br /> iPaul said of the schools recently built that they visited, more than 50% <br /> put in the sensors . <br /> Paul will talk with an electrical engineer and suggested tabling the <br /> discussion until then. He said the energy savings is dramatic . <br /> Dr. Demoura asked what happens in a classroom with a teacher working <br /> quietly at their desk? <br /> Joel said the new models combine motion and infra red detectors . He said <br /> this is a big building for people to walk around turning off lights . <br />- dual-fuel . Joel said this would require going back to MEPA/CCC and he <br /> does not know how it will be received by them. Will this addition put the <br /> project into a more strict classification regarding permit modification? <br /> Ed suggested the Committee could give a contingent approval depending on <br /> how difficult it will be to get approval , if it is too difficult , they can <br /> abandon it . <br /> Paul does not want to be wishy washy, that will set it up for failure . <br /> BUDGET <br /> Paul reviewed the budget : budgeted amount vs . committed <br /> 4 <br />