The new committees will assist in technology planning; selection of furniture, fixtures and equipment; community outreach; and construction of the school at the corner of Ashley and Cross streets.
WESTFIELD – The School Building Committee has appointed four subcommittees to assist with the workload and ensure community input during construction of a $36 million elementary school.
The new committees will assist in technology planning; selection of furniture, fixtures and equipment; community outreach and construction of the school at the corner of Ashley and Cross streets.
“There will be some cross over of interest and responsibilities as we move forward with construction and the sub-committees begin work,” said School Committee member Kevin J. Sullivan.
“Each group has an area of focus but each plays an important role in the overall goal in building the new school,” Sullivan added.
The subcommittee will bring recommendations to the full 30-member building committee and work closely with project manager Paul H. Kneedler.
Construction is expected to begin in about three months with completion of the project scheduled for September 2014.
Sullivan, along with School Committee members Cynthia A. Sullivan, no relation, and William Duval will lead the Community Outreach Subcommittee. They are joined by Franklin Avenue School principal Leslie Clark Yvon, Francis St. Peter and Vera Dunley.
That committee will ensure that parents and teachers remain involved in the building process. It will oversee time schedules and updates for the community in dealing with any student and staff realignments resulting from the completion and opening of the new school and it will oversee any public hearings required for such things as redistricting.
Sullivan said information on the School Department website will help to keep residents informed on the progress of construction and other matters related to the opening of a new school.