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Link, John Page 3 Anril 22, 2004 <br />• comply with required codes. Students are being contacted and we <br />anticipate opening our doors by May 151, <br />We are excited about both programs and are appreciative that we can now offer <br />alternative programming Co these two very different groups of students; <br />however both facilities only partially meet our needs. We know that there are <br />many other students in need of alternative programming that we do not have. <br />We also have a time limit on the use of the Tryon Street School facility.. We <br />must be out of the building by June 2006 and have already begun discussions <br />and planning for that move, <br />Smart Growth Related to Middle School # 3 <br />Orange County Schools realizes that there have been numerous discussions <br />related to "Smart Growth" principals for school construction. These principles <br />seek to develop schools with new building technologies and other <br />environmentally friendly site conshvction attributes. The standards are further <br />intended to foster joint and mixed-use opportunities between schools and other <br />public entities. With the development of Middle School # .3 and the tentative <br />plan to design and construct recreational or other for public use facilities <br />adjacent to the school, the School Board would like consideration for any <br />financial benefits that would be available if "Smart Growth" principles are <br />applied to this school construction project. <br />Joint Use and Co-location of Schools/Recreation Properties <br />As we continue to move forward with the planning and development of Middle <br />School # 3 the need to clearly define the parameters surrounding co-location of <br />facilities becomes even more pressing. In order to maximize all dollars spent <br />and to make certain that neither project is delayed in any way by the <br />development, or lack thereof of the other, there needs to be a clear <br />understanding by all parties of all aspects of both projects. The potential <br />growth generated by the co-location of this middle school and an adjacent <br />public facility will greatly enhance this section of the County, The school <br />board would appreciate an opportunity to fully discuss any area related to this <br />issue. <br />/pmc <br />