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REGULAR SESSION April.. 27, 1998
Chair Cavicchi called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m. in the
Career Center of RMHS. Present were School Committee MemheKs
Cavicchi, Dahl, D'Antona and Stohlman. Also pr�,sent were School
Building Committee Member Radville, Superintendent Harutunian and
Associate Superintendent Richards.
COOLIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Dr. Harutunian updated the committee on proposed changes to the
Coolidge Middle School renovation project. He advised that the
proposed changes add approximately 4,000 square feet to the
project. The 4,000 square feet includes one additional classroom
and additional storage space. Dr. Harutunian advised that the
change was for the RFP process and if the price of the project
comes in over the proposed $9 million then the School Committee
will have an opportunity to look at the additions and priorit.xe
any changes they wish to be made and approve before the package
is sent to SBAB.
Principal John Doherty made a presentation to the Committee
showing where the proposed additional space will be located.
School Building Committee member Radville advised the Committee
that deduct alternates will need to be determined. The deduct
alternates will be used if the project does come in over $9
million, the School Committee can advise the architect what
deduct alternates to use. Mr. Radville advised that the storage
space that was added is inexpensive space, approximately $35.00
per square foot.
Mr. Stohlman stated that he could not find 4,000 extra square
feet on the plan and questioned the total. Mr. Stohli ^an also
stated that there is a large amount of flexibility built into
this plan.
Mr. Radville stated the 4,000 square feet was the architecture's
estimate, he believed the actual increase in space to be closer
to 3,000 square feet.
Mr. Dahl made a suggestion about eliminating the unnecessary
hallway near the new classroom.
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Mr. Radville advised they would look into this.
Ms. Cavicchi questioned whether the additional space will
infringe on the parking area.
Mr. Doherty advised that it would not infringe on the parking
area. The building was just being squared off onto a grassy
area.
Mr. Twomey arrived at 7:05 p.m.
Ms. D'Antona questioned whether the School Building Committee has
reviewed and approved the changes.
Mr. Radville advised that a meeting is scheduled for May 12th and
will have full cost estimate at that time. Deduct alternates
will be discussed at this meeting.
D Harutunian advised that the SBAB does not recognize the
Sc: Dol Building Committee. The School Committee must approve the
package and this should be done by May 15th.
Dr. Harutunian advised that the RFP for the elementary project
has been written. He will be making presentation to the School
Building Committee on Wednesday, once the RFP is approved by the
School Building Committee the RFP will be sent to the School
Committee.
CALENDAR
School Committee meetings were scheduled for May 11, May 26, June
8 and June 22. The Committee reorganization will take place at
the June 8 meeting.
ADJOURN
Ms. Cavicchi made a motion at 7:15 p.m. to adjourn and enter into
executive session for the purpose of discussing strategies for
union negotiations with the secretarial union and teachers union.
Ms. D'Antona seconded the motion. The vote was 5 -0 Ms.
Cavicchi, Mr. Dahl, Ms. D'Antona, Mr. Stohlman and Mr. Twomev.
Respectfully submitted,
Harry Harutunian, Ph.D.
Superintendent of Schools