Welcome by Selectperson Ronalee Ray-Parrott
00:09Whittier video playback
01:26Presentation
06:03Whittier History
07:23Existing Conditions
09:25How was decision made?
16:40What if District Vote Fails? Next Steps, upgrade existing facilities, etc
25:15Cost difference between Code Compliance Upgrades vs new construction
28:29Questions and Answers
32:06What are we getting for the cost?
32:15What does this look like in 2033 in relation to the job market? What is breakdown of cost for buildings, equipment, technology, etc.
Is cost distributed evenly over all 11 communities or is it based on enrollment per community?
35:32What is the reason for the timing of the vote in January?
Is it possible to pause the timeline to further educate the public on this issue?
37:26Could there be other solutions that don't have as high a price tag?
If the question passes across all the member communities, does that make it mandatory in all of the communities?
40:43If it does pass, would we need a Prop 2 1/2 override and what would happen if we didn't approve the overrride?
There are soft costs that the state doesn't reimburse for. What of those are needed?
44:42What is the actual cost if the choice is to renovate existing facility?
47:39Text Question Are athletic fields part of the project and can they be removed to lower cost?
50:22Technical schools provide a choice that we need.
51:40How many out-of-district are going to Whittier this year?
54:23Admission criteria information
Comments by Supt of Essex Tech
57:06What about additional votes for the budget if initial vote fails?
01:02:05Americans With Disabilities Act effect on the cost.
01:02:59Explain how the educational assessments work in Salisbury
01:04:49What are Salisbury's options with regards to participation in the Whittier district
01:07:59Were any other locations considered for the project?
01:09:29Could some of the cost be reduced by changing plans for athletic fields?
01:10:46Whittier staff member speaks about Whittier being relentless looking for grants
01:15:44Please breakdown code compliance upgrade costs
01:18:35Also explain W shape for building. Please talk about the band and choir spaces in the plan
Is sewerage an option?
01:23:05