8 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, April 21, 1999 Ross school (continued from page 1) students often have as little as 10 minutes to eat lunch because the cafeteria is too small,” said Hauze. “To not expand Ross is to deprive our children an equal opportu- nity for an education.” The principal at Ross Elemen- tary understands the concerns raised by parents. “I think the facilities present many challenges to our teachers who have been forced to be traveling specialists. The library and ‘computer rooms have been consolidated to a single shared space and art classes are held in the cafeteria,” said David Mclaughlin Smith. “The teachers continue to do a tremendous job instructing our students despite - the difficulties they face daily. I feel Ross students are receiving an education comparable to other §idents in the district.” . School board officials agree that something must be done, but are divided about what is the best solution. “Were all concerned about the Ross school, but I am also worried about the feasibility of this expansion. The roof and septic system need tobe addressed before any construction begins,” said Lois Kopcha. ‘Current estimates are that the existing roof will last three to five years, but that it will need to be patched in the near future. Instal- lation of a new roof is still being considered by the district. “We can look at the cost of putting in a new roof and include that in the construction plans,” said Dr. Wil- liam Price, Superintendent of Schools. Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) regulations for reimbursement of expansion ex- penditures require the facility to meet federal and state guidelines. The school must comply with the standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act and all PDE regu- lations. “The current plans for the renovation of Ross Elementary fall short of what is necessary and might compromise state funding for this project,” said Lois Kopcha. Kopcha feels the district would benefit from hiring a construction management firm which can iden- tify deficiencies in the current plan and help reduce building costs. The architectural firm of Douglas Trumbower and Associates has been authorized to proceed with development of design plans, de- spite opposition from Kopcha and: other members of the school board. The firm will receive a com- pensation equal to 8 percent of the total construction cost for basic architectural services. » The district’s architect ex- pressed frustration about the slow pace of the project. “It is a painful éxperience toreport that construc- tion will not begin for at least another year,” said Trumbower. The plan, which is currently in developmental stages, includes the addition of approximately 16,000 square feet of space. “I am not aware of a decision to proceed with a specific design for the ex- pansion, but the talk is to basi- cally double the size of the exist- ing structure,” said David McLaughlin Smith. “This growth would allow our fifth and sixth graders to return to Ross and provide room for future increases to the enrollment.” Send The Dallas Post toa friend. It makes a great gift. Call 675-5211 for information. 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