Ladies and Gentlemen:

 

I am forwarding this email that was sent to the superintendents and joint operating committee this morning to you to keep you informed of the operating committee’s activity.  I would be happy to address any of your questions.

 

Regards,

 

Aldo

 

 

 

Ladies & Gentlemen:

 

At their meeting last evening, the Joint Operating Committee approved a resolution to support the proposed Erie County community college with an in-kind contribution of available building space at the Erie County Technical School and Regional Skill Center.  County Executive Barry Grossman and special assistant to the county executive for the community college, Dr. Bob Oliver, made a presentation to the operating committee. After an hour-long discussion with Mr. Grossman and Dr. Oliver, the operating committee approved the resolution 9-1, Millcreek dissenting and Girard absent (see attached).

 

The participating districts will not incur any expense through the contribution.  The available space at the Skill Center includes the 10,000 sq. ft. lab used for storage and the 5,000 sq. ft. welding lab.  The available space at ECTS includes labs and classrooms after 3:00 p.m.  The approved resolution will not have any impact on the current operation of the high school program.

 

Based on an ‘estimated market’ lease rate of $15 a square foot and a projected space usage of 35,000, the in-kind contribution is valued at $525,000 annually.

 

Mr. Grossman is on the agenda for the Professional Advisory Council meeting on Friday, Sept. 3 to talk with the superintendents about the community college.

 

We encourage superintendents and operating committee members to discuss the resolution.  Feel free to contact me with any questions.

 

This email was composed with the guidance of Michelle Campbell and Jim Bucksbee.

 

Regards,

 

Aldo

 

Aldo R. Jackson, Ph.D.

Director

814.464.8661