Facilities
Committee 1st meeting
Jamie Evans (Facilitator)
Attendance David Buzzi, Erin Carter, Sheila Cleary, Ken
Fritjofson, David Lamarre, Bill McColgan, Penny Moran, Gary Santin, Allan
Wilmott, Andre Dessureau, David Chevalier,
Guests; Bob Phillips, Jeff Maher.
Meeting Started
Jamie Evans (Facilitator) Asked the committee to review 05-06 accomplishments and 06-07 goals see attached. He then reviewed work completed over the summer.
Ø Stairs in front of the school were repaired. Concrete work.
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Door by the
Ø Drainage near the Technical Center Door has been redone.
Ø Basic routine maintenance
**Concern was raised
that in the winter there will be heat loss by the delayed opening and closing
of the handicapped door. Jamie told the
group that the door is rotting and will need to be replaced next year. Jamie
opened up the discussion for facility needs…
#1 – Roof always a
problem. If it was white it would really help heating and cooling.
David Buzzi – Water Fountain near Spanish Dept. not working. No pressure. Andrea said that the entire water fountain will need to be replaced due to its age and pipes.
Ventilation Issues – Why can’t we have fans blowing air in hall area? One fan in and one fan blowing out. When doors are shut due to regulations it’s sweltering in the classrooms. If teachers open windows at night it can be to cold the next day. Individual choice by the teacher.
Jamie explained the no door jams is a fire code regulation. If flame or fire was outside the doors it would quickly come into the classrooms. Magnetic door closers can’t be on classroom doors. Fine $1,000.00 per jam. The electric system is from 1964 and we can’t add more air conditioners into the system.
Security Issues – Major concerns by everybody. Can we cover our windows of our doors? (205 A) Mr. Buzzi can’t hide 20 students in current space. What do we do if we can’t lock our doors? Andrea answered that eventually the doors will need to be replaced and it will be expensive because it will involve all of the door frames. Maybe Grant $$.
Dave Lamarre asked about the rotation of doing over rooms. Science dept. is aging fast. Jamie mentioned that there was a schedule that was being followed.
(Bob Philips joins the group at
Bob mentioned the upgrade of the door by the
Handicapped spaces could be moved to the front of the lot.
Ball Field Upgrade – Lighting, turf and new concession stand were all items mentioned. Jamie reminded folks that there is an upgrade plan that exists.
Parking Lot Issues – It seems to just be working fine for the committee. It’s first come, first serve basis. We do not have the faculty to patrol and ticket. Immediate concern is the situations when a car blocks a fire lane or blocks trucks or buses. For now the student’s lot is working fine as long as the city continues to let us use it.
Communication issues during Code Red – Gary Santin mentioned that during a code red with all of the saws in his space, he can’t hear the announcement. Auto and the band room were also mentioned as trouble areas. Could they have a red flashing light hooked up? This would alert the instructor to take action. The gym area was mentioned also.
Phone system issues – Ken Fritjofson mentioned that he gets behavior calls to his room all of the time. It needs to be addressed when someone needs help and can’t reach the person they want. Penny Moran mentioned that she just got a voice mail from 2 years ago and that person has left 2 years ago! All agreed that the voicemail on the computer
was an excellent idea.
Lighting – If your department wants to upgrade to full spectrum light then submit a light per department and get a P.O. # in. Increase the C.R.I (Color Rendering Index)
Mr. Maher arrived
Jeff addressed a couple of things… Addressing the Lock Issue and Security Concerns – We are currently
looking into the use of surveillance cameras where they would feed into the
main office area where they would be monitored.
Current budget timing – We would like to have the budget pass the first time around.
Ventilation Concerns – We are lucky it is a short season. Perhaps grant funding?
Keys for subs- Master keys are now issued for all subs when they check in.
Space Issues – We are currently turning away students for Pre-Tech. Auto program may be expanding. We must think about the future and possible expansion. We must get it ready now. Create a short term and long term list. We are putting together a draft of a plan by Dec. 06 for the Policies and Curriculum Committee and then this will go to the financial committee. We must “Repeat and Reinforce and be persistent to wear any opposition to expansion down.”
New Green Room – Students are proud of their new space. Pride!! Check it out!!!
New sign out front – Spring 07 installation. Many volunteers involved and donated materials.
Furniture Replacement – A committee member asked why new furniture was being replaced again in a room that had recently received new desks and chairs. Jeff Maher
mentioned that there may be some funding available and that there was a replacement system in place.
Roof – Long Term
Maintenance Fund.
Sprinkler System may
be mandatory in the future.
Committee homework;
We will give you an updated copy of the list from last year. ( Short term and Long Term projects) Please gather additional items by talking
with co-workers and your own observations and dreams for the campus prior to
the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at
Notes respectfully submitted by Sheila Cleary