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State ranks East Auburn high as district outlines AMS advisory committee and summer repairs
Summary
Auburn School Committee Chair Pamela Albert and district staff on July 16 heard an update from Scott Inier, assistant superintendent, on summer maintenance work and the release of the state's school construction priority list.
Auburn School Committee Chair Pamela Albert and district staff on July 16 heard an update from Scott Inier, assistant superintendent, on summer maintenance work and the release of the state's school construction priority list. The district reported that East Auburn ranked 21 out of 96 schools on the list, Walton 31, Washburn 57, Fairview 74, Sherwood 77, AMS 79 and Park Ave 94.
Why it matters: Schools ranked higher on the state list will begin planning with the state Department of Education (DOE) and consultants; the ranking affects the order in which state construction funds and planning attention are likely to be allocated.
Inier said routine summer work ' cleaning, repairs and painting ' is underway across the district and gave several project updates. New swing sets were being installed at Walton and Sherwood this week. The district has met with Harriman (the district's contractor) to establish an AMS advisory committee and timeline: committee members have been selected and the first advisory meeting is scheduled for Aug. 20 at 5 p.m. at AMS. Inier provided a schedule of advisory and subcommittee dates through February and said two community meetings are planned for September and October following the advisory committee's initial work.
On school-safety infrastructure, Inier said the district and city transportation and public works staff conducted a bus tour to examine railroad crossings and sight lines after "new railroad regulations" allow for higher train speeds; the district is assessing crossing visibility as buses approach. He also said the city began crosswalk striping earlier than usual to ensure markings around schools are completed before classes start.
The district is exploring a greenhouse at Edward Little High School that would involve the food service department and high school teachers; Inier said the greenhouse effort intends to include community partners in management and supervision.
"Things are rocking all over the district," Inier said, and added that the "state priority construction list was released" last week. He asked the public to watch for notices about the advisory committee and community meetings.
No formal votes or policy decisions were taken at the meeting on these items; the report was informational and scheduled follow-ups were given.
Coming next: The AMS advisory committee dates Inier listed include Aug. 20, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17, with additional meetings into January and February; the facilities subcommittee will receive updates and a concept-design review is scheduled for Dec. 17.
