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Committee raises outside facility fees, conditions a large rental and reviews gym-floor repair estimate
Summary
The committee approved revised Group 3 facility fees for outside users, approved an Armenian Youth Federation track/field request contingent on administrative follow-up (porta-potties, supervision, insurance and field protection), and heard that a gym-floor leak will likely cost an estimated $20,000–$25,000 to repair.
The school committee approved updated user fees for Group 3 facility requests and considered multiple rental applications on Aug. 19.
Administrators recommended increases for outside users (examples: auditorium first three hours $125, additional hours $40; gym/auditorium/classroom/cafeteria adjustments) while keeping lower fees for Blackstone'Millville youth groups. The committee voted to adopt the proposed increases effective Sept. 1 and to revisit fees during the fiscal year as needed.
The Armenian Youth Federation sought to hold a track-and-field meet with about 100 participants. Committee members raised safety and logistics concerns (shot-put/long-jump areas, nets, roped-off fields, porta-potties, custodial coverage and proof of liability insurance). The committee approved the request with stipulations that administration follow up to ensure proper supervision, additional porta-potty/pumping arrangements, roping/taping of fields, and a site supervisor to oversee adherence to rules.
Facilities staff reported a cracked roof-drain pipe behind the high school gym bleachers that leaked under the floor, causing buckling. Asbestos testing returned negative. Facilities reported a preliminary repair estimate of about $20,000'$25,000 to replace the damaged section and repaint lines; the district is awaiting a final appraisal and insurance review before authorizing work. Short-term scheduling of gym events (e.g., volleyball) may require moving games if repairs are timely.
Next steps: Administration will finalize follow-up requirements for outside rentals, confirm custodial and safety costs in rental fees, complete the insurance appraisal for the gym floor repair and return with final cost and scheduling recommendations.
