Minutes

Construction Advisory Committee Meeting

August 13, 2007

Committee members met at the Central Office of the Fayette Board of Education, at 7:00 p.m. on August 13, 2007. Mr. Mike Satterfield, Director of Facilities Services/Committee Chairman and Dr. John DeCotis, Superintendent, welcomed the members to the meeting. After short introductions from everyone, Dr. DeCotis introduced Mrs. Laura Brock, Acting Comptroller, and Mrs. Terri Gerhardt, Purchasing Agent.

Mr. Klaus Darnall, Construction Manager, updated the Committee on the FY 2005 Bond Building Program. Bennett Mill Middle School opened its doors to students for the first time today; staff moved into the building approximately one month ago after receiving the Occupancy Permit.

The Committee was informed that the Brooks Elementary School addition has been completed, as well as the new roof top HVAC units installed. One of the Committee members complimented Mr. Darnell on the project, and stated that it looked cleaner, brighter and like new.

Fayette Middle School’s kitchen renovation has been completed, as well as the roof top HVAC units installed. Mr. Darnell mentioned that the units had a slight problem, but they should be repaired within the next couple of days.

Oak Grove Elementary School’s kitchen renovation is coming along ahead of schedule, with the exterior block wall to 40% completion, and electrical duct work and the slab being worked on. The new roof top HVAC units have a leak in the refrigerant lines and will be repaired soon, as well.

Mr. Darnell further spoke on the progress of the new elementary school #1, Inman Elementary School. Concrete for the back wing has been poured, and the curves for the bus drives, parking lot and parent pickup drive have been completed. The gravel base for the school is complete, and 85% of the sewer lines are complete. Concrete for the first grade wing will be poured later this week, and the steel for the structure will be arriving soon. This is our seventh “prototype” elementary school, and has been a beautiful site to build on.

Mr. Satterfield next talked about the Facilities Update projects that have occurred during the summer (out of the FY 2005 Bond Building Program):

McIntosh High School – ceiling tile/grid replacement;

J. C. Booth Middle School – freshly painted and new floor coverings;

Braelinn Elementary School – installation of new marker boards;

Flat Rock Middle School – installation of new marker boards;

Sandy Creek High School – installation of new marker boards;

Brooks Elementary School – replacement of basketball courts and

sidewalks.

Mr. Satterfield also spoke about the 10-year projects that took place during the summer:

Fayette County High School – interior paint and floor coverings;

Kedron Elementary School – interior paint in common areas;

Peeples Elementary School – interior paint and floor coverings;

Spring Hill Elementary School – interior paint in common areas.

Special projects that took place during the summer were:

Fayette Middle School – renovation of office area;

Peachtree City Elementary School – bathroom upgrades;

Tyrone Elementary School – bathroom upgrades/ flooring;

Sandy Creek High School – new softball lights/ work on sewer line

Booster club plans at several of the high schools include these projects:

Sandy Creek High School – storage shed in stadium;

Starr’s Mill High School – baseball shed/indoor batting cage;

Whitewater High School – Lacrosse field behind Minter Elementary.

The Committee next discussed the proposed elementary school site at the corner of Sandy Creek Road and Tillman Road. Dr. DeCotis informed the Committee that the Board of Education will be voting on the timeline starting the construction of the new school at their August 20, 2007, Board Meeting. At this time, Board Members will decide on opening the school in Fall, 2009, or at a later date. He also informed the Committee that C.W. Campbell and Sandra Watson were taking class room inventories at schools to see what free space is available. The Committee was also informed of the ongoing process of the Boundaries Committee. Boundaries for the 2008-2009 school year (for elementary schools) are expected to be voted on in the fall of this year. All of the Committee members were invited to attend a Boundaries meeting, to be held on August 16, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

Dr. DeCotis presented advantages and disadvantages in delaying the start of the new school. Each advantage and disadvantage was discussed in detail. Committee members had many good suggestions, and when asked about their opinions, overall felt that the Board of Education should move forward with the planned new school opening in Fall, 2009, mainly because delay of the project would increase the project cost, due to inflation in construction and material prices.

If the Board of Education decides to go ahead and build this elementary school, the plan for the Fayette County prototype elementary school will be utilized, and will initially hold 675 students.

The meeting was adjourned. Dr. DeCotis thanked everyone for coming and stated that he hoped they enjoyed the meeting.