John Portz
The School Committee met on Monday, Dec. 7, using Zoom conferencing. There were a number of important presentations.
High school project
Jim Jordan, an architect from Ai3, presented the latest drawings and planning information on the proposed high school. The architects are beginning to fine-tune the schematic design which includes a three-floor structure on the Phillips school site as well as a two-floor structure on the Columbia Street site. The Phillips site includes most of the academic components and the Columbia side includes the gymnasium, auditorium, cafeteria, arts, and technology, along with space for district administration, the Council on Aging, and facilities. A bridge across Common Street connects the two buildings.