School Replacement Project Presentation Heard

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Why it matters

School renovation decisions will determine educational capacity and infrastructure costs affecting families with elementary school children across multiple neighborhoods.

What happened

Board of Finance received detailed presentation from Svigals + Partners on Timothy Dwight Elementary School replacement and Early Childhood Center project options
Dwight School analysis showed issues with grade changes, accessibility, structural repairs, and significant moisture testing needed in media center
Jennings Elementary could receive standard renovation plus five-room Early Childhood Center, but faces site constraints, traffic congestion, and nearby wetlands
Mona Terrace school entirely surrounded by wetlands and located in flood plain requiring FEMA compliance to lift building
First Selectman Vitale joined by phone to answer questions about the various school renovation concepts
Board identified follow-up items for next meeting including owners representative costs, access road feasibility, and athletic field impacts

What is next

Follow-up discussion scheduled for the next regular Board of Finance meeting including owners representative costs, access road information, and athletic field loss estimates.