The Mt. Lebanon Board of School Directors will hold a Special Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2009, at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre to discuss the alternatives for the High School Renovation project. Over the past two weeks, four community meetings were held to present the latest information about the project and gather public input.
The Board has spent a lot of time sharing with the community the latest information regarding this project. My understanding of how this will go is that there will be a period prior to the Board discussion for public comment regarding the project. If you haven't made your voice heard, then this may be the time. The Board will then discuss the options on the table. The actual vote to pursue a specific option is still scheduled to take place in February.
I look forward to listening to the thoughts of other school board members at this meeting. I think most people know where I stand at this point. I do not think we can afford a massive millage increase to pay for a major construction project but if we plan prudently, we can certainly get there. However, given the divisions I have seen in this community regarding the project, I would not stand in the way of this decision going to a referendum which would have to happen with any project costing more than $110 million.
Thanks for reading.
James
