February 29th, 2016 LSAT Minutes

Attendees:  Rosanna DeMammos, Jackie Hines, Emily Kallaur, Bethany Little, Lauren Miller, Richard Nugent, Vicki Otten, Manolis Priniotakis, Leslie Scott Ms. Scott called the meeting to order at 5:35.  Minutes from previous meeting approved Mr. Cebrzynski discussed budget numbers and thoughts on staffing.  He will be submitting the budget the week of March 1st.  The main…

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Latest Design Proposal: Where Do We Stand?

This week, DC Public Schools (DCPS) and the Department of General Services (DGS) presented their latest attempt to design a new Murch and outlined the costs of the project. DCPS also participated in a community meeting on February 24 to answer questions about the process and show the newest proposed design. The shifting news about costs…

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Latest Design Proposal for Murch – February 24, 2016

On February 24, DCPS and DGS presented new proposed design for Murch. This is an attempt to cut $10 million in costs out of the project to bring it within the current budget of $78 million. The newest design would: Move the cafeteria to the current multi-purpose room, with a kitchen between the cafeteria and the…

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Reminder: Murch Renovation Community Meeting Wednesday at 7pm

DCPS needs to hear from you! What: Come find out more about the renovation and ask DCPS your questions! When: 7pm, Wednesday, February 24, 2016 Where: Murch Gym (babysitting will not be provided, but kids welcome) Why: Construction on our long-awaited construction project is supposed to start in June. But suddenly DCPS says the project…

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Modernization Funding Update – Make Your Voice Heard!

While swing space for the modernization now looks good, the quality of the main project is in jeopardy due to funding issues. DCPS and DGS have informed the Murch School Improvement Team that the current budget is not sufficient to the design they developed over the past year. It is important to understand that this project…

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Have questions about the modernization? Come ask them!

The School Improvement Team (SIT) has organized two opportunities next week for families and the community to get more information about the Murch renovation. Whether you want to understand more about the swing space, the design for the new school, or the current budget issues, we want to provide as much information as we currently know. The information…

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Good News on Swing Space!

We are pleased to report some good news: Murch’s swing space is starting to take better shape. This week, Principal Cebrzynski and representatives from the SIT met with administrators from the University of the District of Columbia (UDC), as well as DCPS and DGS, to discuss the swing space plans. One big piece of news is that DCPS and UDC…

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"Paws and Claws" Donation Request—Extended to March 18

The 4th grade Community Service Club is partnering with the Humane Society on a project called “Paws and Claws.” This is an effort to collect many items for pets that are in shelters. They need items such as: new and used towels, pet food, new pet toys, paper towels, powder laundry detergent, dawn ultra dish…

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