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August 19, 2024
1 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Special meeting. The Members Present list does not include Robert Van Campen, who is counted absent.
Present: Anthony DiPierro, John F. Hanlon, Michael Marchese, Stephanie Martins, Wayne A. Matewsky, Stephanie Smith, Guerline Alcy Jabouin, Holly Garcia, Peter Pietrantonio, Katy Rogers
Absent: Robert Van Campen
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Unfinished Business
Favorable Action — Order: An order requesting approval to expend $10,000,000 from ARPA funds for Improvements at the Old Everett High School including the replacement of the roof
1. C0237-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to expend $10,000,000 from ARPA funds for Improvements at the Old Everett High School including the replacement of the roof. Mayor DeMaria provided a letter in support of utilizing $10 million in ARPA funding to replace the roof of the old Everett High School in order to preserve the existing uses and expand educational space by creating a 7th-8th grade middle school in the building. A facility assessment and feasibility report was provided detailing the proposed renovations. Superintendent Hart and architect Frank Tedesco presented the plan and answered questions from the council. Key points: - Everett schools are severely overcrowded at all levels. The former high school could house 1100 7th-8th grade students, alleviating overcrowding across the district. - Many important elective classes and student services are compromised due to lack of proper spaces. - The plan would renovate the 2nd and 3rd floors into a middle school with science labs, a library, separate gym, etc. The pre-k program would remain. - Some current uses may need to be relocated within the building. - Construction would take 18-24 months. Work would be staged to avoid disrupting the pre-k program. - Security between the public and student areas would be paramount in the design. - Projected cost is $72 million - far less than the $145 million estimated in 2018 for a new school of this size. - The city could seek
Yes: DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Pietrantonio, Rogers, SmithNo: Jabouin
From the minutes
“1. C0237-24 Order/s/ Councilor Robert J. Van Campen, as President An order requesting approval to expend $10,000,000 from ARPA funds for Improvements at the Old Everett High School including the replacement of the roof. Mayor DeMaria provided a letter in support of utilizing $10 million in ARPA funding to replace the roof of the old Everett High School in order to preserve the existing uses and expand educational space by creating a 7th-8th grade middle school in the building. A facility assessment and feasibility report was provided detailing the proposed renovations. Superintendent Hart and architect Frank Tedesco presented the plan and answered questions from the council. Key points: - Everett schools are severely overcrowded at all levels. The former high school could house 1100 7th-8th grade students, alleviating overcrowding across the district. - Many important elective classes and student services are compromised due to lack of proper spaces. - The plan would renovate the 2nd and 3rd floors into a middle school with science labs, a library, separate gym, etc. The pre-k program would remain. - Some current uses may need to be relocated within the building. - Construction would take 18-24 months. Work would be staged to avoid disrupting the pre-k program. - Security between the public and student areas would be paramount in the design. - Projected cost is $72 million - far less than the $145 million estimated in 2018 for a new school of this size. - The city could seek historical grants to offset some costs. - Mayor DeMaria committed to keeping the Elliot Family Resource Center and Broadway Boxing gym in the city, relocating them within the building if needed. - Debt from this project could add $264 to the average tax bill, unless new growth offsets it. Some existing school debt will be retired in coming years. MOTION: Favorable Action MOVER: Anthony DiPierro SECONDER: Stephanie Martins RESULT: Passed [9 TO 1] AYES: DiPierro, Garcia, Hanlon, Marchese, Martins, Matewsky, Rogers, , Pietrantonio, Smith NAYS: Alcy Jabouin AWAY:.” (Motion: Anthony DiPierro, second: Stephanie Martins)
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