Citizens Advisory Committee Minutes

February 13, 2027

I. Roll Call of Members
Chairperson Jason Biance called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. On roll call, those present beside Chairperson Biance were David Burnham, Kay Ferguson, Tiffany Green, Ned Hancock, Diane Juve, Olimpi Lonsdale, Velma Lumpkin, Curt Matthews, Maritza Talesky, Joe Wright, Vicki Musselman, Chet Brojek, John Shoop, Wendy Amos, Lisa Branca, Maxene Floyd, Tracy Robinson

District staff present were Dr. Brenda Longshore, Mike Averyt, Frank Brown, Harry Howes, and David Solomon

II. Approval of minutes from the December 18, 2016 meeting
Mr. Joe Wright moved to approve. Mr. Dave Burnham seconded. On roll call, all members present voted "yes".

III. Review of five year capital outlay plan
Dr. Longshore thanked the committee members who accompanied district staff and board members on the school walk thrus and thanked staff and students for their presentations.

Mr. Mike Averyt reviewed the revised five year capital outlay which included the additional projects and priorities shared by schools during walk thrus. Mr. Averyt shared he has contacted vendor for equipment quotes for requested furniture. Mr. Averyt stated that the first revenues from the county are expected to be received in mid-April.
Mr. Brown shared the purchase and installation of security cameras has been condensed within the first two years of the plan. Committee members shared their support for the urgency placed on the purchase and installation of security cameras and their concerns for the schools that currently have outdated or no security cameras on campus. Mr. Howes shared the obstacles faced when installing the cameras due to students on campuses and working with scheduled summer maintenance.
Concerns shared of how funds will help students academically and instructional support.
Mr. Averyt and Mr. Howes stated that students will be helped indirectly though purchase of computers and software but funds may not be used for instructional salary.
Mr. Joe Wright and other members shared the importance of security cameras and the urgency of installation of the systems. Mr. Howes shared the district is looking into hiring multiple vendors to expedite the installation and provided an inventory of systems on campuses. He added, when possible, district will utilize installers on staff to keep cost to a minimum.
Mr. Biance asked committee members to share anything that stood out during the walk-thrus. Committee members shared the solid office back doors are a safety hazard and key pads on gates to secure campuses while giving access to staff and vendors.
Importance of eliminating paint customization of campuses to avoid future expenses was shared by Mr. Matthews.

Ms. Ferguson asked Mr. Solomon for clarification of the repair budget. Mr. Solomon shared the warranty on new buses is five years and as new buses are purchased it will alleviate the repair budget for use in remaining fleet.
Mrs. Juve discussed work orders used by principals to address needs.
Mr. Averyt stated he would focus on spending PECO's funds first then 1/2 cent sales tax generated funds. Mr. Averyt will provide breakdown of funds used at a later time.
Mrs. Lonsdale would like to see the sewer problem at Lake Placid Elementary addressed sooner.
Mr. Matthews asked for clarification on the return on investment from Cenergistic, Mrs. Robinson stated it is less than one year.
Mr. Biance encouraged committee members to share the plight of the facilities toured.
Mrs. Amos addressed the installation of awnings over playground equipment to protect the equipment and the children.
Mrs. Juve addressed the need to provide Lake Placid Middle school with the Raptor system.
Mr. Averyt stated the project list will be presented to the board for action on March 7, 2017.
Mr. Biance will draft letter to the board on behalf of the committee.
Mrs. Juve addressed the requests of the Academy at Youth Care Lane, Mr. Brown stated he will review their request and Mr. House shared his department is looking into completing the work in-house.
Mr. Averyt shared he would update the website with projects, meeting minutes, and additional information. Mr. Biance suggested that before and after pictures be posted on the website.

IV. Next meeting date was not set; Mr. Averyt will send an email to all stakeholders at a later time with information on meeting date and time.

V. There being no further business, meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.