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Committee weighs renovating middle school versus building new campus
Summary
Committee members debated renovating the existing middle school versus building a new 6–8 facility, citing site constraints, traffic and outdoor space limits, and potential student disruption during renovation; members agreed more analysis is needed before eliminating renovation as an option.
Committee members examined the pros and cons of renovating the existing middle school and concluded renovation could address some physical deficiencies but might not solve district‑wide capacity challenges. The minutes record concerns about the existing site's size, traffic flow, limited outdoor space, and the likely disruption to students during a renovation project.
Members cautioned that renovation should not be ruled out without additional study. The committee agreed that the middle school is an important part of long‑term planning and asked for further analysis to determine whether renovation, replacement, or another approach is most appropriate.
The committee's discussion on this topic informed the later unanimous recommendation that the Board of Education consider a new 6–8 school and that the town create a Building Committee to continue detailed feasibility work.
