His report itemized deficiencies at all schools. That report led the Town Council to from the Blue Ribbon Task Force which was commissioned to evaluate the needs at all Town and Board of Education facilities. That report itemized physical deficiencies at all schools. The Board of Education then hired the firm Kaestle Boos to build on that report and consider the educational needs of elementary schools, middle schools, and the Administration Building. Our schools were designed for curriculums of the 1950's or earlier.
Contemporary schools require more specialized space.
Virtually every classroom is occupied as well as space not designed for student occupancy such as stages and closets. Art and Music. Depending On the number of students and special education programs in a given year at each school, it is not always possible to assign a room for art and music. When this happens, these teachers carry their program to the class or use the gym when it is available. When they are assigned a room, it is not adequate.