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rs . 2- Mrs. Wik of the School Committee noted that restructuring of buildings was the most costly category in the program and outlined the basis of need for improvements to accommodate Media Centers; storage, office and computer storage space; expansion of teach work areas for group instruction and conferences in the various elementary schools, Jr. High Schools and the Senior High School. She described proposals for extensive changes to the High School Auditorium, which she felt was needed and would allow for greater school and other uses, and for additional projects such as expansion of the Science Labs; changes to the Soy's Locker Room and the gymnasium. Proposed renovation of the School Administration Building, at a cost of $385,004, was discussed, and Mr. Maclnnes of the School Dept., listed needed improvements which would be provided by renovation and by addition at the rear of the building. It was noted that this expenditure is not reimbursable by SBAS, as with school building improvements. Mr. Marshall identified two apparent issues for discussion: renovation of the School Administration Building and installation of sprinklers in all schools. Discussion was continued on the School Administration Building proposal. The Town Manager agreed that the facility was in poor shape, but felt it should be funded as a separate capital expense and targetted 1330 or 1881 for that project. Mr. Eddison suggested possible use of a portion of the High School for School Administration in the light of declining School population. He was also in favor of excluding the School Administration Building from the renovation program. Both the School Committee and Permanent Building Committee had agreed to omit spr i nk 1 er i ng from, the program. Mr. McCabe, Chairman of the Capital Expenditures Committee, said his Committee's contention is to try to do the best ooh possible with a quality program to bring schools up to date. He noted the Bridge School experience and advocated installation of sprinklering to ensure safety to students. Regarding Mr. McCabe's claim, quoting a firefighter at the scene, that children barely had time to escape (30 seconds to a minute), the Manager responded that he had not seen this statement in any of the reports on the fire and will investigate whether such a report exists; The Manager said that the Fire Chief is available for conference regarding the level of safety provided by the proposed smoke detectors and fire alarms. Mr. McInnes reported on the existing working alarm systems which are proposed to be updated. Mr. Dailey said he felt that many of the work items proposed are not absolutely necessary and that thought should be given first to establishing levels of spending and seeing how much can be accomplished under each. Mr. Marshall asked School Committee members, with refernce to Option 3, what their priorities would be at funding of $10 Million, $8 million and $8 million. Not mono