Committee Recommendations

On November 2, 2023, the committee heard presentations from sub-committee leads with respects to recommendations by topic area and all participants were given the opportunity to help us better prioritize those recommendations. In addition, those on the committee not able to be present on November 2, 2023 were given the opportunity to review the presentation slide deck and submit their prioritized selections to be included into the committee recommendations.

We received a total of 90 submissions. In order of count, below you will find the top 15 recommendations from the MHSCPC. These will be highlighted in the report/presentation scheduled for a Board of School Directors meeting in February 2024.

Top 15 Recommendations

Build a state-of-the-art facility that will prepare our student body for their current interests and desired careers, inspire our faculty and staff and engage our community.

Create standalone athletic wing that contains pool, gyms, weight room, locker/team rooms, etc. that will allow for parking, accessibility, and visitor management/security.

Determine the property and capital costs of running the sewer line into the Lower Providence public sewer system. This is the only option that removes the need for treatment.

Develop a S.T.E.A.M. (Science/Technology/Engineering/Art/ Math) Center for collaboration and engagement for all students, staff and community on a first floor location with natural sunlight.

Overhaul the HVAC system to improve air quality/climate within the building.

Increase available spaces to:

• Bring currently outsourced programs back into the high school, and;
  
• Provide opportunities for the development of new programs and supports for all students.
  

Culture: Create open spaces throughout the building with flexible seating options and in consideration of lunch and learn program.

Provide additional parking for students, staff and visitors.

Provide proper spaces for music program, science program, Life Skills Education, ELD program, Technology Education program, and FCS program along with proper sized spaces and locations within building for offices and hallways that provide a high level of accessibility and movement.

Re-design/re-purpose/build large group gathering areas (LGI, Cafeteria, auditorium, library).

Evaluate the cost of new construction.

Relocate the administrative building.

Improve traffic flow on and off campus for regular day traffic and emergency situations.

Create innovative learning spaces to provide more opportunities for collaboration, engagement, and authentic learning.

Create an ADA friendly educational environment that provides consideration beyond that of the current code to optimize access and learning for all students.