Purpose(s)/Goal:

  • Review current building and site conditions concerning accessibility and safety, considering the circulation needed for school operations.
  • Consider sustainability in relation to the district鈥檚 climate action plan and sustainability priorities.
  • Provide recommendations on the total scope of work for interior and exterior elements to meet the district鈥檚 standards for accessibility, inclusion, security, and sustainability.

Basis for Establishment:聽

  • Determine priorities for revisions to the site and building interior that facilitate safety, security, inclusion, and accessibility to the highest standard.

Decision-Making Process:聽

  • We are a recommending body to the Superintendent.

Plan of Work and Timeline:

  • The committee will review current conditions to understand challenges with the existing facility.
  • The committee will work with the architects to provide input on design elements related to revisions to the school and site.
  • Work in December 2024 and continue through the spring 2025.
  • Four meetings (two hours each) are anticipated.
    • Meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM., Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26 (and March 12 if needed)
    • Evening community meeting
    • Additional meetings as necessary; dates and times TBD
  • Wednesday, January 29 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, February 12 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, February 26 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, March 12 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Community Meeting, Monday, May 12 Presentation

Members:

  • Kyler Aeschelman, Maintenance Specialist, Equipment, Playground Specialist
  • Kim Barker, Parent/guardian
  • Jackie Brawley, Executive Director Communications & Community Relations
  • Michael Chrzastowski, Community member/neighbor
  • Julie Denton, Executive Admin Assistant Operations/Capital 一本道apps
  • Analisa Ficklin, Director, Special Education
  • Lisa Fillipini, Paraeducator
  • Kelly Gouveia, Dean of Students
  • Nick Hagen, Fora architect
  • Zach Ham, Dykeman architect
  • Evan Hamilton, Community member/neighbor
  • Debbie Haney, Assistant Director Early Childhood & Family Engagement
  • Aubri Keleman, Parent/guardian
  • Stephanie Korn, Principal/Co-chair
  • Curtis Layer, Director Capital 一本道apps/Co-chair
  • Leo LeBrun, Fora architect
  • Kate Manthey, Certificated staff 5th grade
  • Shannon Millican, YMCA
  • Robert Munson, Facilities Supervisor
  • Tina Ocheltree, Certificated staff Promise K
  • Miranda Otto, Dykeman architect
  • Laurette Rasmussen, Whatcom Co. Health Dept/Community member/neighbor
  • Russ Robinson, Director Safety & Security
  • Jessica Sankey, Chief Operations Officer
  • Sarah Snyder, Certificated staff 2nd grade
  • Sonny Strobl, Community member/neighbor
  • Sara Tomczak, Parent/guardian
  • Greg Verbarendse, Assistant Director, Technology

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  • Regular meeting attendance
  • Respectful and collaborative interactions with committee members.
  • Review design work to date and building condition assessment data.
  • Identify and prioritize modernization elements based on safety, security and educational needs.
  • Provide recommendations for work including phasing, if necessary, as part of future bond and/or levy funding.

Budget Implications:

  • Provide substitutes for staff as applicable