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would Judy explain why a one year compromise to use art and music spaces does not appeal to the School Committee; (xiii) not sure parents understand or agree what modulars look like and it might be in the way for a better long term solution; (xiv) what and how to help everyone understand what the buildings or more specific descriptions to be proposed; (xv) what are the differences between modular and pre-fab; and (xvi) why pricing for an addition being performed. Pat outlined the three phases to the Master Plan: (i)first phase (capacity analysis) presented at the School Committee meeting held on September 15, 2014; (ii)second phase (elementary short term options) presented at the School Committee meeting held on September 17, 2014 and the School Committee would like to know what the costs would be at the three schools referenced therein; and (iii)the third phase (middle schools) which included the pricing was presented at the November 3, 2014 School Committee meeting and the School Committee voted in favor of having the BOS hold a Special Town Meeting. The long-term solution of permanent pre-fabs at the Bridge Elementary School would be $750,000, the Bowman Elementary School would be $750,000 and the Fiske Elementary School would be $925,000. The pre-engineered leased standard modulars will cost approximately $400,000 \[ Michele Oldershaw, Lexington Parents Advocacy Group, shared that Thomas Martoleone, Principal Fiske Elementary School supports a temporary leased modular. The current grade 5 was reduced to three classrooms (28, 28 and 29). This has caused individual classrooms to have problems due to class size. The rising 4 th grade is larger than the current 5 th grade class. Jon stated that he believes that treating all three schools the same is not the way to go. The modular does the School Committee or the AhSMPC and the third phase has not yet had a chance to be completed. David Kanter shared that the BOS is deciding whether to call a Special Town Meeting and that Joe Pato, BOS Member, asked that the participants be better prepared with a more robust explanation. The Appropriation Committee (AC) and Capital Expenditure Committee (CEC) share concerns that alternatives have not been researched thoroughly and are concerned about spending money prudently. Pat Goddard left the room so Judy Crocker could join the meeting and speak to the PBC. Judy Crocker shared that the BOS asked for a formal committee recommendation. Judy also shared that the AC is planning to meet today. Ms. Crocker also shared that the motion by the School Committee modular is the ceiling of the request. The School Committee already knows that Fiske will need one extra classroom in September 2015, along with the Bowman Elementary School. Ms. Crocker then shared that currently there is self-redistricting happening, but the School Committee has not yet flushed out the issue thoroughly. The School Committee has heard on numerous occasions that parents are not in favor of art/music on a cart. The School Committee feels there is urgency now and are requesting a little extra classroom space at three elementary schools. Carl Oldenburg left the meeting. PBC Meeting Minutes 111314 Page 3