ERCSB Policy on dealing with the Linden Street Property

1. Upon the sale of the bonds for the new high school, the Kensington property will be put on the market for immediate sale.

2. Until the new school is completed high school classes and other school related activities will continue uninterrupted on the Linden Street Site.

3. The Board will immediately obtain a comprehensive market appraisal of the Linden Street property and buildings,

4. The Board will immediately form a committee of community members to analyze options for the property in light of the market appraisal. This committee will be directed by the Board to do the following;

a. Obtain an analysis and evaluation of the current and future needs of the Seacoast School of Technology

b. Conduct public hearings or visioning sessions to get full input from the community on options for the property

c. Actively seek the opinions of taxpayers, selectmen, school administrators, and the rest of the community at large

d. Consider alternative uses, including but not limited to education, recreation, revenue generation and preservation

e. Consider all options, including outright sale, lease, partial sale, partial lease, etc.

f. Make recommendations to the ERCSB on the use and/or disposition of the property

g. Provide the Board with a final report by December 1, 2003.

5. The Board will report to the District at the next District meeting in March of 2004.

Adopted by the ERCSB on February 6, 2003

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