The Guilford High School Building Committee
On June 14, 2011, the Town of Guilford approved a referendum to build a new Guilford High School on the site of the existing school. Also in June 2011, the Board of Selectmen appointed nine Guilford residents and two alternates to serve on the Guilford High School Building Committee (GHSBC) to oversee all aspects of the design and construction of the new high school. GHSBC
GHSBC MEETINGS
GHSBC Meetings:
May 22, 2012, 7 p.m. - Bullding Committee Meeting - Nathanael Greene Community Center, 32 Church Street, Guilford
In an ongoing effort to keep the Guilford community informed, the GHSBC has created the "Snapshot of the Week" to summarize key activities and next steps in the process of building the new high school. Please click on the Snapshot reports below.
Snapshot - May 16, 2012
Snapshot - May 2, 2012
Snapshot - April 25, 2012
NEWS:
Press Release April 11, 2012: Guilford High School Building Project
- Managing Costs - Meeting Expectations
FACT SHEETS
Key aspects of the building project have been identified as requiring the attention of individual subcommittees and indepth study. The GHSBC has compiled the following Fact Sheets to expand on the findings related to these topics:
GHSBC Building Committee Overview
Classroom Planning & Design
Emergency Shelter Considerations & Features
Indoor Athletic Facilities
Performing Arts Center & Music Department
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Guilford High School Building Committee has developed an FAQ document to address questions related to the high school building project. In an effort to keep the community informed on the many aspects of this project, the GHSBC will continue to add information to this document. We invite you to review it often. GHS Building Project FAQs
PROCESS FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
The GHSBC believes it is important that the public provide comment during the design and construction phases of the high school.
If you have a question we request that you first review the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) above. You may find the answer within this document.
The Committee regrets that it is not possible to answer every question posed, but please know that committee members are working diligently and appreciate your shared enthusiasm for the new GHS.
The GHSBC will use our best efforts to keep the community informed via this website, the FAQs, press releases, and public meetings.
A process has been developed for public comment at Guilford High School Building Commitee meetings. Please review this process by accessing the following link: Process for Public Comment at GHSBC Meetings
Please access the following link if you would like to submit a comment or inquiry electronically..
GHSBC Comments & Inquiries
SCHEMATIC DESIGN AS OF MARCH 14, 2012 - 60% COMPLETE
On March 14, 2012, Tai Soo Kim Partners presented a Schematic Design for the new high school to a joint meeting of the Guilford Board of Education and the GHSBC. This Schematic Design is approximately 60% complete.
The architects continue to incorporate input from GHSBC subcommittees, GHS departments, GPS administration, the Board of Education, residents, and the GHSBC. The next version of the Schematic Design is anticpated in early April.
Schematic Design Presentation - 60% Complete
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN - JANUARY 31, 2012
On Tuesday, January 31st, the Guilford High School Building Committee voted to accept a design concept, Plan A-3, from Architects Tai Soo Kim Partners to use in their development of a full Schematic Design for the new high school. (more)
To view a summary of the slide presentation in pdf format and an accompanying narrative explaining the two design concepts that were presented on January 25th, please access the following links:
Design Concepts, Design Concepts Narrative
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