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Groton board presses for floorplans, budget and robotics safeguards in machining program proposal
Summary
Administrators presented a proposed machining and manufacturing program tied to Electric Boat and the district's robotics team; board members demanded detailed floorplans, a 1'year operational budget and guarantees that robotics practice space and equipment will be preserved before approving purchases.
Administrators and a project director outlined a plan to add a precision machining program at Fitch High School that would expand career pathways and work with Electric Boat to train students for local industry.
Lori Ferguson, identified as the project director for the program, told the Committee of the Whole the steering committee had consulted with facilities staff, Electric Boat machine teams and a Coventry High School instructor to confirm utilities, ventilation, safety and Internet connectivity for CNC machines. "The budget for the equipment is $327,249," Ferguson said, and she noted facility preparation and ventilation upgrades could add up to $100,000.
Board members pressed for details on how the project would affect the existing robotics team. Ian Thomas warned that "the robotics team has…
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