Lowcountry Montessori School
Minutes
Facilities May 2020
Date and Time
Friday May 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM
The mission of Lowcountry Montessori School is to provide an authentic Montessori education building a foundation for lifelong learning.
Committee Members Present
C. Lucas (remote), M. Zappia (remote), T. Vande Burgt (remote)
Committee Members Absent
None
Guests Present
tom
I. Opening Items
A.
Record Attendance and Guests
B.
Call the Meeting to Order
C. Lucas called a meeting of the Facilities Committee of Lowcountry Montessori School to order on Friday May 8, 2020 at 9:03 AM.
II. Facilities
A.
USDA Update
Matt reported that an updated appraisal has been received of 7.55 million, costing under $5K and is being resubmitted to the USDA.
B.
School Security Grant
Charter School District offered funding for safety infrastructure, LMS received approximately $57,000. Matt presented three recommended options:
1. Energized Strike Plate/Prox Pad
2. Upgrade interior lock-down doors to commercial metal doors
3. Ballistic doors for lockdown areas
Discussed the available options and strategies for safety. LMS currently spends approximately $1,000 in locksmith keys annually to re-key locks. Clay pointed out that based on the expected costs, the procurement policy needs to be reviewed to follow best practices. Discussion was had on what to do with any left over funds.
1. Energized Strike Plate/Prox Pad
2. Upgrade interior lock-down doors to commercial metal doors
3. Ballistic doors for lockdown areas
Discussed the available options and strategies for safety. LMS currently spends approximately $1,000 in locksmith keys annually to re-key locks. Clay pointed out that based on the expected costs, the procurement policy needs to be reviewed to follow best practices. Discussion was had on what to do with any left over funds.
T. Vande Burgt made a motion to recommend to the full board that the security grant funds be allocated to option 1 (door access control) with any remainder funds going to option 2 hardening interior doors.
M. Zappia seconded the motion.
The committee VOTED unanimously to approve the motion.
III. Closing Items
A.
Adjourn Meeting
There being no further business to be transacted, and upon motion duly made, seconded and approved, the meeting was adjourned at 10:06 AM.
Respectfully Submitted,
C. Lucas