Town of Rocky Hill

Board of Education

Facilities Committee

March 6, 2006

Minutes of Meeting

A special meeting of the Facilities Committee of the Rocky Hill Board of Education was held on Monday, March 6, 2006, in the superintendent's conference room. Present were: Committee Chair Peter Arico, Committee Member Nadine Bell, Board Members Neil Geldof, Rene Rivard, Charles McMonigle, Anne Schmidt, and Catherine Vargas, Director, Finance and Operations, Gregory P. Turansky, Supt. of Schools J. A. Camille Vautour and guest, Marie Benedetto. The meeting was called to order at 8:05 a.m.

Feasibility Study

Mr. Arico indicated that the Feasibility Study has been received from Schoenhardt Architects. This study proposes five scenarios for consideration in responding to the district’s space needs. He indicated that the task of the Facilities Committee has to systematically review each of the options contained in the study and any others that might come up in the course of deliberations. Mr. Arico indicated that over the next several weeks he expected frequent meetings and deep philosophical discussions on how best to address the space and programmatic needs of the district.

Committee members indicated the need for additional information in order to make informed decisions.

Administration was asked to do the following.

1. Present enrollment projection data from a longitudinal perspective to determine past accuracy of projections and determine reasonable growth expectations over the next 10 years.
2. Review past enrollment data to determine if there is any way to identify the likely grades or levels where growth may occur necessitating the addition of portables in the short term.
3. Confer with the Town Manager to determine if land is available to build a new school.

The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

J. A. Camille Vautour

Recording Secretary

APPROVED BY: _____________________________

DATE: ________________________