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BRIDGE SITE BASED COUNCIL September 21, 2012, 8:00- 8:30AM Conference Room (1St grade hall) ATTENDANCE: Naomi Priver, Lynette Allen, Erin Maguire (visitor), Nimisha Asthagiri, Angela Chang (note taker), Sean Osbourne, Deb Sabin, Debbie Side, Meg Colella, Betsy Conway, Deirdre Schadler, Russ Bosbach, Ruth Litchfield (visitor) SITE BASED COUNCIL: Comprised of parents, administration /staff and community members; meets monthly to discuss school issues, including the School Improvement Plan and more recently the Bridge renovations AGENDA 1. School Improvement Plan • Goals 1 & 2 are district wide; Goal 3 for Bowman, Bridge, Estabrook, Hastings because of big renovation or facilities upkeep • Parents on SBC - Take plan home, come back next meeting with any questions and feedback. 2. Bridge Renovations • K -2 moved into space last weekend! Parents seem happy that kids are in permanent space. (And happy that school opening was not delayed.) Teachers and staff have been very patient and cooperative. There is still a long list of items (from original 8/17 deadline) that need to be finished or rectified by construction company, including: i. Heat ( #1 priority) which has a drop dead deadline of 10/15. Administration (including School Committee and Superintendent) working on plan in case deadline is not meet. ii. Hall floors to be done December break (needs 1 week) iii. Sinks in wrong classrooms iv. Speakers /PA systems (currently using 2 systems for old /new parts of school) v. Bells vi. HVAC /roof flashing vii. Central corridor (old office area) was supposed to start 9/1 viii. ...etc. Safety is #1 concern. A lot of independent and town inspectors are constantly inspecting work (daily, weekly). Discussion on construction company and reason for delays. Construction company is backcharged for all costs to school /district due to their delays (tent rental, staff compensation, etc.).