Purpose(s)/Goal:

  • Review current building and site conditions concerning accessibility and safety, considering the circulation needed for school operations.
  • Consider sustainability in relation to the districts climate action plan and sustainability priorities.
  • Provide recommendations on the total scope of work for interior and exterior elements to meet the districts standards for accessibility, inclusion, security, and sustainability.

Basis for Establishment:

  • Determine priorities for revisions to the site and building interior that facilitate safety, security, inclusion, and accessibility to the highest standard.

Decision-Making Process:

  • We are a recommending body to the Superintendent.

Plan of Work and Timeline:

  • The committee will review current conditions to understand challenges with the existing facility.
  • The committee will work with the architects to provide input on design elements related to revisions to the school and site.
  • Work in December 2024 and continue through the spring 2025.
  • Four meetings (two hours each) are anticipated.
    • Meetings will be held on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 5:30 PM., Jan. 29, Feb. 12, Feb. 26 (and March 12 if needed)
    • Evening community meetings; dates and times TBD
    • Additional meetings as necessary; dates and times TBD
  • Wednesday, January 29 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, February 12 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, February 26 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Wednesday, March 12 – Agenda, Presentation, Summary Notes
  • Lowell principal, Stephanie Korn, co-chair
  • Curtis Lawyer, director capital projects , co-chair
  • Zach Ham, Dykeman Architects
  • Two certificated staff
  • Up to six Lowell student/parent/community members (current and future Lowell parents are welcome.)
  • Two classified staff
  • District leaders from communications and community relations, early childhood, special education, educational technology, operations, facilities and sustainability, capital projects, safety and security.
  • District playground specialist
  • County health department representative
  • Representative(s) from the City of 91勛圖厙
  • Up to two partners from community service agencies

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  • Regular meeting attendance
  • Respectful and collaborative interactions with committee members.
  • Review design work to date and building condition assessment data.
  • Identify and prioritize modernization elements based on safety, security and educational needs.
  • Provide recommendations for work including phasing, if necessary, as part of future bond and/or levy funding.

Budget Implications:

  • Provide substitutes for staff as applicable