Minutes, July 13, 2004

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Proceedings of the 20-Year Planning Committee

District No. 2, Yellowstone County

Billings, Montana

July 13, 2004

 

 

The meeting was called to order by Co-Chair, John Eisen on Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. in Room 213 at Lincoln Center.

 

Members Present: John Eisen, Matt Brosovich, Randy Hafer, Greta Besch, Tim Cranston,

Ludlow Howe, Kathy Kelker, Mike Marnin, Greg Krueger

 

Members Absent: Barbara Bryan, Ed Workman, Donnell Small, Peggie Smith

 

Chairman John Eisen asked the members if they had any corrections or additions to the minutes as presented. There being no changes the consensus would be that the minutes were approved.

 

John reported that he and Barbara met for a brainstorming session about how to accomplish some of the tasks ahead. Barbara will work on a communication plan to present to the public. Kathy stated how important it will be to communicate to the people in advance so they can have a discussion about the issues.

 

John presented a Project Schedule/Task Chart to the committee and asked the members to review it and would welcome any input. Ludlow Howe volunteered to review the schedule and tighten it up to a shorter time frame.

 

Kathy reported that there may be some State Land coming available to the school district and that resource could possibly be an asset in the long-range plans of this committee. Also, the survey conducted by MSU-Billings on the election failure will be available soon.

 

Discussion was held regarding the community’s perceptions and emotions of the school district’s educational and facility needs. Matt polled the members to find out whether or not they think the high schools were overcrowded and the majority felt they are. Following discussion it was concluded that a good place to start was to find out the capacity of the high schools in regard to the educational needs. Some of the information needs may be available from the previous planning committee. It was agreed that the committee would begin with formulating a plan for Senior High then proceed with the other high schools. Dan Martin has scheduled times for the committee members to tour the high school buildings and the Career Center.

 

Ludlow will create a spreadsheet or template outlining issues to address regarding the Senior High facility. The spreadsheet will be sent to each member to review or add to if they choose. It will be discussed at the next meeting on July 27th.

 

Items to be considered:

• Capacity

• Utilization of space

• Cost

• Educational needs

• Basic renovation for necessity

• Renovation and expansion to address capacity

• New School

• Non-traditional solutions

• Do nothing

• Pros and cons

 

It was suggested that following this exercise it might be a good time to invite architects and other persons involved in previous planning, to share some thoughts on these ideas.

 

The meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

 

 

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Donna Obie, Recorder John Eisen, Co-Chair