BETHLEHEM AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

BOARD FACILITIES COMMITTEE

MEETING MINUTES

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2005

Members of the Board Facilities Committee met on Monday, September 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at the Education Center. Present were School Board Members William Heske, Charlene Koch, Diane Rowe, Margaret Williams, Dr. Craig Haytmanek, Loretta Leeson, Rosario Amato, and Joseph Craig. Also present were Dr. Joseph A. Lewis, superintendent of schools, Robert Gross, assistant superintendent for human resources, Thomas Washington, director of student services, Stanley Majewski, assistant to the superintendent for finance and administration, Scott Gilliland, director of facilities and operations, Dr. Dean Donaher, principal of Liberty High School, Roger Washburn, principal of Freedom High School, Robin Lutcher, director of Information Technologies, Arif Fazil, district engineer (D’Huy Engineering, Inc.), and representatives from the press.

 

The meeting of the Board Facilities Committee was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mr. Heske, chairman. The following items were discussed:

 

COURTESY OF THE FLOOR TO VISITORS –

No visitors

 

OPEN FORUM –

No discussion

 

AGENDA ITEMS FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2005, REGULAR BOARD MEETING –

 

After discussion, the board committee unanimously agreed to bring the following agenda items to the September 26, 2005, Regular Board Meeting:

A.    Quotations for the $4,000 - $10,000 Cost Category

1)  Education Center Side entrance door replacement

2)  Lincoln Elementary School boiler repair

3)  Clearview Elementary School boiler repair

B.    Authorization to Expend 2005 and 2007 Bond Funds – Liberty Freshmen Campus – Old Northeast Middle School – Quotations for the $4,000 - $10,000 Cost Category

C.    Authorizations to Expend 2005 and 2007 Bond Funds – Liberty High School Additions and Renovations – Change Order

D.    Authorization to Expend 2005 and 2007 Bond Funds – Liberty High School Underground Fuel Storage Tank Removal – Change Order

E.    Execution of Developer’s and Easement Agreement with City of Bethlehem – Liberty High School Additions and Renovations

F.     Authorization to Expend 2005 and 2007 Bond Funds – Freedom High School Additions – Change Order

G.    Pennsylvania Department of Education Self-Certification Approval – Freedom High School Information Technologies Office Renovations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS -

Projects in Construction Update – Mr. Fazil provided an update on the status of the projects:

A.    Freedom High School Additions

·    Foundations and utility work in progress.

·    Steel erection at front entry addition scheduled to start in September.

B.    Liberty High School Additions and Renovations

·  Demolition of stadium locker area complete, grouting and foundation work in

progress

·  Utility installation in progress

·  Lab Center roof replacement substantially complete

·  Commons Building upper floors renovation in progress

 

DISCUSSION ITEMS –

 

A.    New Broughal Middle School (Handout)

·       Mr. Fazil reviewed the RFP for Architectural Design services for the new Broughal Middle School. Mrs. Charlene Koch presented the question of how much larger is the new building? Mr. Fazil explained it is approximately 170 thousand square feet versus the current 123 thousand square feet of the existing building. The extra square footage is needed for the science and technology expansion, the required core spaces and the fact that it is for a larger student population. Dr. Lewis noted that the school will be approximately the same size as Northeast Middle School. Mr. Heske made sure it was clear to everyone that the old school will be demolished. The RFP will be issued to select design firms for them to submit proposals.

B.    Information Technologies Office Renovations (Handout)

·       Mr. Fazil reviewed a handout of the Information Technologies Office Renovation. The project includes a new HVAC system, new electrical needs including emergency power. There are also some limited walls being installed for security and reparation with a new ceiling, lighting, and VCT floors. Skylights will also be added to provide some day lighting into the space for the occupants. Mrs. Leeson posed the question of how much will it cost. Mr. Fazil reported $300,000 and Mr. Majewski stated that funds have been appropriated for this work. Mrs. Williams asked if the work would be done in stages. Robin Lutcher explained her staff will move out for a period of time for the asbestos removal and subsequent renovation which is projected to take approximately five months.

C. Other

·    No discussion

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 7:40 p.m.

 

 

 

 

Minutes prepared by secretary to the Director of Facilities and Operations, Joanne Carraghan

 

 

 

 

Scott T. Gilliland, Director of Facilities and Operations