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Medford advisory team hears staff, students and safety officials on high‑school design priorities
Summary
Designers and about 40 advisory members met to advise the Medford High School feasibility study, emphasizing equity for high‑needs students, flexible and collaborative learning spaces, vocational program needs, better accessibility, and site safety measures including separated bus/parent loops and improved emergency access. Next advisory meeting: Jan. 13 (hybrid).
Medford design consultants and roughly 40 members of an advisory team met remotely to begin framing educational‑planning, equity and site‑safety priorities for the Medford High School feasibility study.
Matt Rice, principal in charge for SMMA, opened the meeting by framing the advisory group as a listening forum that will gather recommendations for the building committee. He said the team's role is advisory and that the project aims for a new or substantially renovated high school targeted for 2030.
Participants repeatedly urged the design team to prioritize services and spaces for students with disabilities. Joan Bowen, director of student services for Medford, said the district must "have equitable learning services for our students with disabilities" and preserve program continuity such as transition and life‑skills training.
Teachers and program leads pressed for flexible, usable…
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