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4/13/2016 AC Minutes > The cost per square foot for a technical high school is greater than for a non - technical high school because skill training in fields such as carpentry and plumbing requires large spaces. > There are many factors that influence the cost per square foot of a technical high school that may not be equivalent to a regular high school when making comparisons. > The costs cited in the article do not include design fees; the design does not include a pool. > Although the bulk of construction costs are expected to be approved for Massachusetts School Building Authority reimbursement, some design elements are ineligible for such assistance. > No decisions have yet been made about the future use of the current school building. > The project costs have been thoroughly vetted by representatives of all of the member communities in the Minuteman Regional High School district. > Ten communities will be sharing in the cost of the project, with each portion based on enrollment; Lexington's share will be greater than one tenth due to larger enrollment. > The member communities' shares will be included in their annual assessments for the school. Lexington's assessment is funded in the annual operating budget. A motion was made and seconded to support 2016 STM -4 Article 2. The motion passed. VOTE: 7 -0 -1. • Article 4: Amend General Bylaws CEC: Mr. Parker discussed this article, which requests an increase in the CEC's membership. The workload for this Committee is large and growing, and the Committee currently has only five members. The proposed motion would allow from five to nine members, with the Town Moderator determining whether to appoint five, seven or nine members. A motion was made and seconded to support STM 2016 -4 Article 4. The motion passed. VOTE: 8 -0 A motion was made and seconded to approve this Committee's report to STM 2016 -4, with edits as identified at this meeting. The motion passed. VOTE: 8 -0 3. Minutes: A motion was made and seconded to approv the March 23, 2016 minutes. The motion passed. VOTE: 8 -0 4. Future Meetings: The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 19th. Joe Pato, Chair, Board of Selectmen, will attend to discuss the potential purchase of the Pelham Road and /or the Belmont Country Club properties. The Committee adjourned at 7:15 p.m. The documents used at the meeting are listed below. Respectfully submitted, Sara Arnold Recording Secretary Approved May 2, 2016 2