McHenry Times

Harvard Community Unit School District 50 Board of Education Facilities Committee met Sept. 10.

Here is the minutes provided by the board:

The meeting was called to order at 4:33pm.

Roll Call/Attendees (In-Person): Julie Lehmann, Sharon McMillan, Sandra Theriault, Mindy Shafer, Hugo Roldan, Richard Crosby, Kristina Duber, Corey Tafoya, Vicki Larson, Mike Prombo, John Maurer, Sean Huffstuter, Alison Andrews

Via Zoom: Carl Hobbs, Andrew Walters, Chad Alexander, Tom McGrath, Tom Woolever

Recording Secretary: Toni Harmon 

August 19, 2020 Minutes were approved.

Dr. Tafoya addressed the committee regarding the HS locker room plan discussion to today and encouraged them to ask John and Alison any questions that would help them to make good decisions. Dr. Tafoya stated that John Maurer will explain the Master plan again and Mike Prombo will discuss the financial aspect of the plan.

Alison Andrews shared with the committee that several logisital maneuvers are necessary. The commencement of the schematic design process will be end of September if approved at the September Board meeting with a 6 week design development window. Wold updates will be presented at the October Facility Committee meeting. Once the initial approval has been received, periodic updates will be provided by Wold. Estimates from Lamp/Wold will be presented at the February Board meeting with recommendation to award.

A core planning group is needed for additional input from daily end-users.

Mike Prombo stated that athletic equipment numbers are needed for the budget; asked about the curriculum future costs.

Becky Edinger and her team are working on a vibrant curriculum for the new space.

Mike Prombo feels comfortable that D50’s current fund balance will suffice and will send a financial summary to Dr. Tafoya for distribution to the Board.

Dr. Tafoya stated approximately 8 months of construction to complete the project. All were in agreement with the March start date with a December completion date, January occupancy.

Sean Huffstuter’s concerns: FF&E - tight reins on price; assure this does not handcuff us related to other projects. Wold to provide Sean a list of what equipment is included so that he is able to plan for required equipment purchases.

Mike Prombo stated that in 4-5 months money to be moved to the construction fund; resolution can be prepared if required.

Sandy Theriault and Mindy Shafer agreed to continue with the Core planning committee.

Motion to adjourn at 5:14pm was made by Julie Lehmann and seconded by Sharon McMillan.

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