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Board of Selectmen Minutes 2 November 23, 1998 APPOINTMENTS AND HEARINGS: Dint Meeting- School Committee and Finance Committee: A brief discussion followed with regards to the flooring located in the boys and girls locker rooms at the high school. Town Counsel will be requested to review this matter on behalf of the Selectmen. It was noted that there is a defect in the concrete that was installed under the direction of Stone Construction Company. The sum of$25,000 has been estimated to replace the damaged flooring with ceramic tile. Tom Fudala,the Town Planner was present to discuss the school facilities needs program as outlined in the Local Comprehensive Plan. School Committee Chairman, Theresa Cook recommended the Selectmen establish a School Building Needs Committee to fully review facility expansion alternatives, including the review of administrative office needs and potential new facilities. Mr. Fudala agreed and suggested the Town consider hiring a consultant to review the possibility of a school impact fee system to offset educational costs. Discussion followed with regards to projected enrollment and existing space needs. The high school is expected to reach capacity by the year 2003. At that time, seventh graders will no longer be accommodated at the high school. The Town Planner recommended to relocate the seventh graders as a whole to the middle school, and construct a new K through 6 elementary school by the year 2003 or 2004. Property located behind the Town Hall has been deemed sufficient for an elementary school informed Mr. Fudala. Long range plans incorporate an additional elementary school site at the same location similar to the present Quashnet River and Quashnet Valley Schools. Mr. Fudala recommended the Board appoint an Educational Facilities Needs Committee in fiscal year 2000. It is the consensus of the Board to schedule this topic as a future agenda item of discussion. Recess: 7:30 p.m. Meeting Resumed: 735 p.m.