Rochester School Board
Building Committee Meeting
Central Office Boardroom
May 1, 2008
6:00 PM

Members Present: Mr. Frank Callaghan, Vice Chair Dr. Anthony Pastelis Mr. Mark Torr Mr. Timothy Bruneau

Members Absent: Mr. John Connelly, Chair

Also Present: Mr. Michael Hopkins Mr. Richard Kalisz Ms. Linda Casey Mr. Robert Watson

The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. with a quorum present.

Mr. Kalisz updated the Committee on the Athletic Field Engineering Study. The logger has reviewed the site and believes the value of the trees should pay for the removal of the trees. Two test pits have been dug to review the material that is available on the site. We should have an evaluation available in two weeks.

Mr. Kalisz and Mr. Hopkins reviewed the change in plans to the Bud Carlson Academy. The city would prefer that we take over the space previously occupied by the Touring Actors Program. That space will work very well for the program. We will be able to add three classrooms, and a small gathering space to the program. The space will be shown to the Committee after the Personnel Committee.

Mr. Hopkins discussed the Community Garden use of the land off Franklin Street. He asked the Committee and the Board to support continuing this program for another year.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Dr. Pastelis, to recommend to the Board approval of the Community Garden Club using the land off Franklin Street for another year. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Torr, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid for toilet partitions to J. Sallese & Sons, Inc. of Wakefield, MAfor $34,650. This is contingent on the approval of the CPI by the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Torr, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bleachers bid for the baseball field to CB Seating of Somersworth, NH for $15,395. This is contingent on the approval of the CPI by the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Torr, to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid for 22 Smartboards from CCS Presentation Systems of Chelmsford, MA for $50,954. This is contingent on the approval of the CPI by the City Council. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Torr moved, second by Dr. Pastelis to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid for enrollment projections to Planning Decisions, Inc. of South Portland, ME for $4,500. This is not the low bid but the firm has completed two previous enrolment studies for the District and can complete the study by the end of June 2008. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Bruneau moved, second by Dr. Pastelis to recommend to the Finance Committee approval of the bid for 15 LCD projectors from SDF Professional Computers, Inc. of Greenville, NC for $8,985. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Robbins was in attendance to review a proposal from Great Bay College and Thompson Center Arms to provide training for six adults in Machine Trades. This would be provided through a combination of grant funding from the State and the local business. They would use our facility after regular school hours or during the summer. This would offer a great opportunity for adult education for community members. Mr. Robbins will work with the two parties to ensure our facility is used appropriately, to help provide instructors, and ensure materials and supplies are provided for our programs.

Dr. Pastelis moved, second by Mr. Torr, to recommend to the Board approval of the grant funded job training opportunity at the Richard Creteau Tech Center in conjunction with Great Bay College and Thompson Center Arms. The motion passed unanimously.

Dr. Pastelis asked how much land we would need behind Chamberlain Street School, if we were going to build on that property. We might consider selling the property that is not needed.

Mr. Callaghan moved, second by Mr. Torr, to adjourn the meeting at 6:34 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Frank Callaghan, Vice-Chair