1998-04-13 School Committee Minutes

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r READING SCHOOL COMMITTEE Reading, Massachusetts SCHOOL COMMITTEE /BUILDING COMMITTEE April 13,,1998 Chair Twomey called the School Committee to order at 6:35 p.m. in the Career Center at RMHS. Present were School Committee Members Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona, Stohlman and Twomey. Also present were Superintendent Harutunian and Associate Superintendent Richards. Chair Graham called the School Building Committee to order at 6:36 p.m. A discussion was held regarding the School Committee's memorandum to the School Building Committee regarding instructions for the architect to be hired by the School Building Committee for the elementary school project. The School Building Committee asked for clarification on the following items: 1. The first paragraph states 60,000 square foot school where did that figure come from and the figure for the size of the parking lot? Chair Twomey advised the School Size and Enrollment Committee recommended a 24 classroom school, the figure is taken from SBAB guidelines. The parking lot area should be sufficient for 600 student school. Mr. Stohlman said the report of the Elementary Enrollment Committee actually has a smaller square footage and that the SBC should refer to the actual report for more accurate numbers. Chair Graham advised that he would be asking members of the School Size and Enrollment Committee to attend a School Building Committee meeting to give input. After the information is received from the SSEC, will begin the RFP process. Dr. Harutunian, Chair Graham and the DPW will work together to draft the RFP. 2. Clarification requested on the item listed as safety /health issues and student well being. Chair Twomey advised that School Committee wanted traffic /pedestrian safety looked into. Ms. Cavicchi stated also concerned about dust etc. during renovation/ construction.