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Bridge School Site Based Council November 18, 2011 Members Present: Meg Colella, Naomi Priver, Susan Orenstein, Lucia Gates, Lisa Diamant, Jenny Lisle„ Erin Maguire, Michele Welch and 2 interns, Amy Laquerre,Jill O'Reilly, Justine Wirtanen, Rebecca Moore Minutes of last meeting accepted. Agenda: 1. Bridge Renovation Update 2. Parent Meeting at Clarke 3. Technology 4. Recycling 1. Renovation: Meg reported that Rebecca and Justine are on the Renovation Campaign Committee. Town Meeting has approved the 22.7 million dollar debt exclusion that will go to the voters on January 24, 2012. Rebecca said while this is great news, there are hurdles ahead. Educating citizens is the challenge. The campaign is in full swing with the logo "Yes for Our Schools ". There is a website for information which includes everything people need to know about the question on the ballot. There is a kickoff event on November 21, 2011 at Sacred Heart Church Parish Hall from 7:30 to 9:OOpm. The PTA has supported the campaign with a donation. Flyers will be given to parents and lawn signs will be given to those willing to display them. A suggestion was to have PTA coffees and potentially there will be one at Avalon. People will be encouraged to vote and register to vote if they are not currently registered. Materials may be printed in languages other than English. Justine said that teachers may have a sign on their lawn, attend the kickoff party, and donate if they are not doing so on school time. Meg said that at Town Meeting there was a timeline given and gave information that noted that this project's planning has been going on for over two years. At Town Meeting there was a slide to show the amount of the tax increase for the average taxpayer if the question is approved. Presidents of all the PTAs have written in support of the project and there has been money raised for mailings. Also, there is encouragement for absentee ballots. Rebecca suggested that perhaps the PTA and site council would would to sponsor a coffee for parents in the future. There is a need to spread the word, encourage others to get informed and vote. 2. Parent Informational Meeting Lynne Griffin will be the speaker at an interactive evening meeting at Clarke on