Dear Parents and Guardians:

The Permanent Public Building Committee (PPBC) will hold a meeting on Monday, July 27, 2009 at 6:30 until 7:30 p.m. in the Needham Library's community room to share an update on the Newman Elementary School renovation project.  The architect, Drummey Roseane Anderson, Inc. (DRA), will present information about the project and the PPBC will provide an opportunity for members of the community to ask questions.

DRA is on the fast track to finish a schematic design because we wish to secure an agreement for up to 40% reimbursement from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) at their September meeting.  Of course, the PPBC, the School Committee, and other town boards will need to approve a final design and costs before the entire project goes to the voters sometime late next fall or early winter.  

This school renovation project will be an important project for the entire community to understand and support as we move forward.

I encourage you to attend this meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 27th in the town's library.

Sincerely,

Dan Gutekanst

Superintendent of Schools