We will try a Friday afternoon meeting to see if teachers can attend, next meeting will be January 7, at 1:30 pm.  We also can survey teachers/parents for interest and availability.

D Alexander and C Flaherty updated the committee on status of gutter improvements.  Drainage system installed at swing set playground--improvement noted in that area is not as wet and not puddling but still problematic as a low area.  Discussed next steps:  mulch or turf for the swing set playground, for gym & primary school try gutter splashes that spread out & slow down the water with small rocks, use diversion on the two southernly (on west side) gutters to send water to existing swale/drain, at primary school playground--can we look at less expensive (than current bid) and more creative options? 

To determine:  can we get help/feedback/direction from students--as a Passion Project (due in May),  as help installing gutter splashes, to suggest swing set playground mulching vs grassing areas, etc

Did not have time to discuss.

See above.

Student norms needed for this area (e.g., stay off the area if there is standing water).

The group identified additional areas for students to play and/or passively enjoy:  oak hillside for reading and passive play, the area next to the kinder playground (by the gym) for active play, the area behind the admin building for more passive-type of play, the area between the gym blacktop and admin building for active play, dorm field for active play.

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R Wilson will be present to learn how chimney cap is installed/uninstalled.  

Gym building windows still need bird-strike prevention measures.  EMSA has a quote for all of the windows but it is very expensive; R Wilson offered to install special strips on the lower windows.

To determine:  is there a less expensive option to prevent bird strikes at the gym building? 

D Alexander and R Wilson discussed ongoing tree care for this winter, including trimming branches.  

To determine:  can some of the trunks cut down this summer be dried for furniture?

The group visited the new permeable rock path that has been the subject of staff complaints.  Discussed benefits and detriments vs asphalt.  

The group would like to get a nature path started in the ravine.  K Kelly & R Wilson can make recommendations to start work this winter.

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The group discussed adding two new safety horses at road by admin building, then eventually a gate.  R Wilson to obtain the safety horses.

To determine:  will students be responsible for placing safety horses?  What are the costs/options for a gate?