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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I would be in favor of swinging to Forest Hills but only if it could be the whole school (could they use two-story trailers as at Hearst?).  I am opposed to any students swinging on site due to health, safety and learning environment issues. The idea that NPS would agree to the use of the land between Murch and Deal for play space is as uncertain, if not more so, than the deal with UDC. [b]In addition, having counselors, reading specialists, special ed staff split their time between two sites would reduce the time they could spend with the kids who most need support - especially in the middle of the upheaval the renovation will bring.[/b] [/quote]

In terms of splitting the school, don't split counselors, reading specialists, etc. Hire additional for the two years of reno. This would cost maybe 500K, vs. 2M more for UDC.
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Still does not address health, safety and learning environment issues or the lack of play space on site. [/quote]

Lots of questions about safety and learning environment at UDC. Lots of unknowns there.

The "what about play space?!?" thing  has always seemed overwrought to me (and I'm a Murch parent fully aware of the unique role of our sacred blue top). I have confidence that will get worked out. [/quote]

I don't agree that worrying about 620 kids have only the footprint of the blue and gold playground structure (the spongy figure 8), plus about 40 additional square feet of blue top is being overwrought; this is truly ridiculous. Looking at this inside out and upside down for a way to see it it work (as it is the most convenient for my family), I just don't see it as even remotely safe or viable option, and I really wish it were. I honestly question whether it is even legal.

Better minds than mine are trying to find a way for this work logistically and safely, but no one seems to have a plan better than your "it will work out." That's not good enough.[/quote]

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