Facilities Subcommittee

180 Broadway, Chicopee, MA  01020

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

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

Also present were Marjorie Wojcik, Richard W. Rege, Jr., James Devine, Ronald Simard, Sarah Hoar and Jeanette DeForge (The Republican).

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order by Mr. Lamothe, Chairperson, at 7:05 PM.

1.         Approval of Minutes – November 27, 2006

VOTED: On motion by Mr. Pise to approve the minutes of the Facilities Subcommittee meeting held on November 27, 2006.

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

Out of Order

VOTED: On motion by Mrs. Styckiewicz to go out of order and take Old Business first.

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

Old Business:

Transportation Safety Committee Report

Mr. Devine gave a PowerPoint presentation showing arrival and departure methods at each elementary school.  He noted significant concerns at Litwin, Streiber and Szetela Schools.

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to refer the issue back to the Transportation Safety Committee for additional recommendations and further to be brought to the full Committee for presentation.

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

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

VOTED:  On Mr. Pise to refer the Draft Statement of Interest Form to the full Committee for approval.

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

3.         Naming of Facilities at Chicopee High School

The Subcommittee discussed the recommendation from the Chicopee High School Council regarding the naming of facilities at Chicopee High School.

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to recommend to the full Committee referring the Naming of Facilities Policy (File: F3) to the Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee for review.

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

New Business:

Relocation of Administration Building

The School Committee discussed the possibility of relocating the Administration Building to 152 Center Street.

Adjournment

VOTED:  On motion by Mr. Pise to adjourn at 8:55 PM.

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