Facilities Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

The following members were present: Donald Lamothe, Chairperson, Susan Lopes, Vice-Chairperson, Dana Cutter, Michael Pise and Deborah Styckiewicz.

Also present were Marjorie Wojcik, Richard W. Rege, Jr., Ronald Simard, Terry Glusko, Sarah Hoar, Stephen Dauphines (Mount Vernon Group), and Dennis Daly (Mount Vernon Group).

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Rege, Superintendent of Schools, at 7:05 PM.

1.         Election of Officers

Mr. Rege called for nominations for Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee.  Mr. Pise nominated Mr. Lamothe, Mr. Cutter seconded the nomination.  There were no further nominations.

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to close nominations for Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

Mr. Rege congratulated Mr. Lamothe on being elected Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee.

Mr. Lamothe called for nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee. 

Mr. Pise nominated Mrs. Lopes, Mr. Cutter seconded the nomination.  There were no further nominations.

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to close nominations for Vice-Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

Mr. Lamothe congratulated Mrs. Lopes on being elected Vice-Chairperson of the Facilities Subcommittee.

2.         Approval of Minutes – May 5, 2005

VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to approve the minutes of the Facilities Subcommittee held on May 5, 2005.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

3.         Reuse of the “Old CHS” and “Ripple Effect Redistricting”

The Subcommittee discussed the reuse of the “old CHS”.  They discussed planning costs and timelines.

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Cutter to recommend to the full committee to have administration research the renovation costs associated with turning the “old CHS” into a middle school and the costs associated with renovating Bowie School.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to adjourn at 8:32 PM.

Hand vote – 5 present in favor and the motion PASSED.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard W. Rege, Jr.

Superintendent of Schools

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