OYSTER RIVER COOPERATIVE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Minutes of High School Space Needs Study Committee

MEMBERS PRESENT:

Michael Everngam, John Lewis, David Nichols, David Penniman, Jack Randall, George Rief, William Schoonmaker, and Ann Welsh

OTHERS PRESENT:

Christopher Cairns, High School Principal; Jeff Fleming from PDT Architects, and Robert Kennedy representing the Long Range Planning Committee

ABSENT:

John Aber, David Brown, and Jennifer Hogan

Call to Order:

Mr. Rief called the meeting to order at 8:02 p.m. Mr. Kennedy reported that Cynthia Nizzari-McClain would be unable to attend further meetings, and Mr. Rief extended appreciation to Mr. Kennedy for representing the Long Range Planning Committee. Announcement was made that confirmation of Jennifer Hogan as student representative was made by the School Board. The School Board also approved retaining a building consultant to assist the HSSNSC.

Introduce Mr. Chris Cairns:

Mr. Cairns was introduced, and he accepted the invitation to participate in committee activities. Mr. Lewis stressed the importance of the new principal's participation on committee work, and Mr. Penniman described some of the history of space needs work at it related to the high school facility.

Minutes of June 26, 1996:

As members had not had an opportunity to review the minutes, this item was deferred to the next meeting.

Building Consultant:

Mr. Rief requested that Mr. Everngam summarize the selection process. Mr. Rief introduced Mr. Jeff Fleming, Project Architect from PDT Architects. Mr. Fleming then explained his understanding of the scope of work. The outline scope of work is summarized in the attachment to these minutes.

The committee then entered into discussion of various issues that pertain to the committee's work, including:

• historical background
• underlying philosophy
• use of modulars
• design of the core which should include auditorium, cafeteria, library, and gymnasium
• design layout of classrooms
• need for teacher work and conference spaces
• needs for special education

A number of questions were asked by Mr. Fleming and clarified by the committee to establish a clear understanding of the goals and objectives of the HSSNSC. This information will form the basis for Mr. Fleming to prepare data and analysis for presentation to the HSSNSC at its next meeting. Mr. Fleming will meet with Mr. Cairns, Mr. Penniman, and Mr. Everngam on Monday, July 22, 1996, to obtain additional information.

Subsequent to a discussion of the core requirements (gymnasium) Mr. Nichols will prepare an update of athletic facility requirements for presentation at the next committee meeting.

Alternative School/Magnet School Report:

Mrs. Welsh presented an abbreviated in-progress report of her work on alternative and magnet schools. She agreed to produce a summary of concepts for the committee's use, including a summary of previously developed cost data for addition of a second high school.

August Meeting Schedule:

The committee agreed to meet on July 30 to receive feedback from Messrs. Cairns and Fleming. The meeting will be held at the school district office beginning at 7:00 p.m.

September Meeting Schedule:

The committee will meet on September 5 to continue its work, and on September 17 to prepare its progress report presentation to the school board for the following evening. Both meetings will begin at 7:00 p.m. and be held at the school district office.

The meeting adjourned at 10:20 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Michael H. Everngam
Business Administrator

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