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The INDEPENDENT, Oct. 25,1995 Page 13 Classroom space is already inadequate in the upper grade levels bring up to seism ic safety standards. VHS also needs seismic improvements. Classroom space: Already inadequate at VHS and on the junior high level at WGS. W irin g: V H S -re w ire throughout, add outlets and upgrade service; W GS-add 50 percent more outlets and full service upgrade; LG S - add electrical panels and out- lets; M ist-replace wiring in multi-purpose building. O th er e le c tric a l/re la te d needs: VHS-install energy ef ficient light fixtures, technolo gy improvements, add inte grated phone/intercom sys tem and new phone lines; W GS-install energy efficient light fixtures in hallways, in stall new integrated phone/ intercom system, add phone/ intercom to all classroom s and data network; LG S-up- grade lighting throughout, in stall integrated phone/inter com system throughout, add phone lines, provide data and video network; M is t-in s ta ll energy efficient lighting and c o n tro ls in m u lti-p u rp o s e building, install coaxial wiring and satellite dish. Plumbing: VHS-replace all and add floor sink in custodial C H A IN S A L E S T !H L 'S BUY ONE LOOP AT (REGULAR PRICE} OFFER GOOD THRU OCTOBER, 1995 COLUMBIA FEED & SUPPLY GET SECOND LOOP 33559 NE Prairie Street Scappoose • 543-6418 CRUSHED ROCK DRAIN ROCK «SAND GRAVEL • FILL CONCRETE • ASPHALT c lo s e ts ; W G S -re p la c e al, plumbing, wash basins and d rin k in g fo u n ta in s ; L G S - retrofit all fixtures and sys tem s, provide sprinklers in classrooms; M ist-retrofit all fixtures and systems in multi purpose building, provide ac cessible drinking fountain in classroom building and add water filtration system. The items listed above ad dress some of the district’s physical needs and only a few of the educational needs. Other findings include inade quate space for staff, storage and parking; a need to im prove heating/ventilation sys tems, drainage and parking lots; a need to replace many floor and window coverings, w ooden s ta irs , hand and guard ra ils ; in s u la tio n is needed. Other problems include as bestos removal at WGS and LGS in student indoor play areas, requirem ents of the Am ericans with D isabilities Act, and the need for health/ Lulu's Antique Refinishing Repair & Caning CO M M ERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL RADIO DISPATCHED PROM PT DELIVERY Scappoose SAND & GRAVEL If your furniture isn't becoming to you, you should be coming to me. OPEN SATURDAYS - 7:30 A.M. - 12 NOON SCAPPOOSE PO RTLAND 543-7141 241-4799 33485 E. Crown Zellerbach Rd., Scappoose, OR 97056 Antiques Bought & Sold 429-7633 Eves. sick room facilities in compli ance with state code. There are other considera tions, too. At the high school, alone, these include the need for language classroom s, a bu siness educa tion c la s s room, new science lab space and lecture rooms, additional library space, improvements in the kitch e n and sew ing space in home ec; improved acoustics in the gym and mu sic rooms—and the list con tinues. Those readers who have stayed this fa r now under stand why the district is ask ing the community to help de velop the long range plan. Two m e e tin g s have been held since the architectural firm com pleted the ir study. The first was mentioned earli er, the second, held last night (We were unable to attend because of press deadlines), reviewed budgetary informa tion. The next two m eetings, Nov. 8 and Nov. 28, will be to start developing alternatives and come up with a plan. All of the materials presented to the facilities committee so far, are available at the district of fice. All interested community members are urged to attend these important meetings. 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