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• The first concept plan included renovation and a proposed addition that would require extensive work. • The second concept plan was new construction and was located on a new location on the site closer to Mass Ave. • Neither of the concept plans has been presented publicly yet but would be very soon. Many of the PBC members stated that a great deal of thought needed to go into the building siting as well as maintaining the open space. • Judy Crocker suggested that Mr. Mills update his PowerPoint presentation to the correct the image of the Minuteman. • Members engaged in discussions about (i) preserving the open space and appreciating the current building's location over the idea of the possible new location closer to Mass Ave., and (ii) felt the new building is a bit too big or showy and would prefer something a little more modest. • Mr. Mills had stated that an open forum was planned for September 30 to get public input into the project, but Jill Hai suggested moving the meeting date because September 30 is back to school night and it may affect attendance. • Pat Goddard suggested getting an agreement on what the program will be and bring that back to the BOS with a concept of what the building options are and a recommendation from the PBC and stakeholders. Mr. Goddard would like to have the public forum meeting and then decide if more input is needed from the BOS before returning to the PBC and it may not be timely to bring back to the PBC's next meeting, but perhaps the November meeting. • Peter Kelley shared his thoughts on doing a renovation /addition as opposed to a new building and that another weigh in from PBC makes sense. Mr. Kelley suggested holding the open forum meeting at the Community Center in order to get a greater turnout for the combined meeting. 3. Master Plan Multiple School Projects Update • Jon Himmel shared that a meeting has been scheduled on Tuesday, September 15 to talk about energy with A &E. Mr. Himmel shared his concerns regarding the upcoming meeting. • Ken DiNisco addressed Mr. Himmel's concerns and stated he will send out an agenda to Pat Goddard who will distribute and give people time to comment on the agenda. • Various codes will need to be taken into consideration as the new policy is developed. • Ken DiNisco updated the PBC about DiNisco's meeting with the School Committee which included updates on the following items that he had been asked to evaluate: o Additional square footage at Diamond for ILP program due to proposed change to Special Education (SPED) feeder pattern at Clarke and Diamond. Impact is 3,385 gsf addition on two levels with a total project cost of $2,054,000. This option would be better for the SPED students because they would be with their peers from elementary school. Fiske: additional classrooms. DiNisco was asked at the Summit how many more classrooms could be found at Fiske. Mr. DiNisco explained that by increasing the size of the addition and the scope of PBC Meeting 091015 Page 2