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Members discussed communication shortcomings, noting that the prior building committee website had lapsed and town residents lack an accessible repository for project documents. The committee also debated the timing of outreach to other town bodies such as the Recreation Commission, Conservation Commission, and Planning Board. Outcome: The committee agreed to work with town staff to post all project archives on the municipal website.

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Architects presented a conceptual 10-year phased capital repair schedule (2028-2037) outlining the work required to maintain code compliance and system functionality without major educational restructuring. Committee members broadly rejected the concept, arguing that spanning construction over a decade would severely disrupt elementary students and waste resources without improving learning environments. Outcome: The 10-year phased renovation plan was effectively dismissed from consideration as an active project option.

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Tappe Architects presented Option 4, an addition and renovation concept featuring a new 13,000-square-foot gymnasium and stage to the east of the building, plus an expanded front entryway. The committee reviewed classroom space allocations and debated whether the central school district administration offices should remain housed at Neary or be removed from the project scope. Outcome: The committee instructed architects to remove central administration offices from future building design iterations.