Board of Education

Middletown Public Schools -Board of Education BOE Facilities Committee Meeting Minutes September 18, 2019 held at the Bielefield Elementary School The meeting was called to order at 5:39 PM. Members Present: Deborah Cain (Chairperson), Dr. Michael Connor, David Bauer, Marco Gaylord, Sean King, Dan Penney and Bob Mounts I. Introduction II. Review of the June 19, 2019 Minutes Minutes were accepted by Sean King and seconded by Dan Penney. III. Introduction of Bob Mounts, Custodial Manager Bob was introduced and was welcomed to the Committee. He will be an asset to the department as well as the public schools as a whole. He has demonstrated himself as a team player and works well under all circumstances. IV. New Woodrow Wilson Middle School Update/Status Report Marco Gaylord stated the ground breaking ceremony with the Mayor was held and was pleased with the work that has been done as well as the parking assignments and traffic flow. The area in the rear of the 310 Building (Annex) will be part of Phase II with some modifications and will cost in the range of $70K-$100K do complete. Handicap accessibility is available in that area as well. A concern however was the Garfield Avenue sidewalk which was unsafe on the left hand side of the road. With the help of Rick Romano and Public Works, the sidewalks are being redone. Phase II bid projects are going out with O & G reaching out in obtaining as much information on the project. The foundation, mechanical, drainage and power lines will all be a part of this phase. The solar end of it is reimbursable for the rate which helps to get the solar onto the building. V. Tour of the Bielefield School There were minimal items that needed to be done except that the weeds in playground needed immediate attention. There were several benches that were removed due to safety issues (Continued) - Page 2 – VI. Miscellaneous The next meeting will be October 16, 2019 at 5:30 PM at the Snow School Media Center The meeting adjourned at 6:11 PM then Committee went on tour through school. Minutes recorded by Leslie A. Spatola Leslie A. Spatola Facilities Committee Recording Secretary