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Latest High School Renovation News Welcome to the High School Renovation website. Visit this site for the latest news, blog updates, documents, and video presentations related to planning for the renovation of the High School.  The Mt. Lebanon School District and community are in the midst of planning for the renovation of the High School. The oldest section of the building was constructed in 1928. Over the years, the building has undergone a series of additions and renovations, the last of which took place over thirty years ago. The school district and community are faced with the decision of how best to renovate a facility with  serious infrastructure issues while creating an environment for teaching and learning that will meet the educational needs of students for the next thirty years.    No decision has been made by the Board as to the final direction of the project. Members of the Mt. Lebanon community are encouraged to attend the scheduled meetings to share their feedback. Board Approves Schematic Design At the School Board Discussion meeting on June 8, 2009, the School Board voted 7-2 to approve the schematic design of the High School that includes expanding the pool from six lanes to eight and adds a third gym. The Board directed the architects to complete Plancon A and B and to proceed to design and development. This phase of the project will refine the design and add greater specificity to the space program. The architects assured the Board that approval of the schematic design still allows the Board to make revisions to the design as the process continues. The architects will meet with the high school staff over the summer to discuss specifics related to the space program. The community is encouraged to continue to be involved in the process by checking the High School Renovation website for updates, attending meetings or by watching the broadcasts on Cable Channel 19 or on the web. Share your views about the project with the Board by emailing them at schoolboard@mtlsd.net.  June 8, 2009 School Board Discussion Meeting Moved to Fine Arts Theatre The Board will continue discussion of the plans for the High School renovation. There will be an action item on the agenda for the Board to vote on approval of the Schematic Design and authorization to proceed with Design Development. The meeting has been moved to the Fine Arts Theatre. June 1, 2009 Special Board Meeting The architects of the High School renovation project presented updated cost information and more detailed floor plans in the schematic design of the high school at a Special Board meeting held on June 1, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. in the High School Library. Architect's Update Scheduled for May 11, 2009 Click here for the  presentation of the schematic design for Alternative 2 (part new construction, part renovation) for the high school project. The designs were presented to the School Board on Monday, May 11 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Theatre. Architects from Celli-Flynn Brennan and OWP/P presented the latest designs based on input  from the Board and the community from previous public meetings. Representatives from P.J. Dick also presented cost estimates for  the schematic designs. Click here to view Architect's Update. Architect's Update Cancelled for April 6, 2009 The April Architect's Update is cancelled while the architects and construction managers work on the details of the schematic design for building Alternative 2.  It's anticipated that the updates will resume in May. Update: Feb. 16, 2009: School Board Votes 7-2 to Move Forward with Building Alternative 2 At the February 16, 2009 Regular Board meeting, the Mt. Lebanon School Board voted 7-2 to direct the architects of the High School renovation to proceed to the schematic phase of the High School Project based on Alternative 2 on the assumption that a portion of the High School will be renovated, and a portion will be new construction but subject to changes in that plan as directed by the District as the project proceeds.    Update: February 13, 2009: High School Project Financing At the School Board Audit/Finance Committee meeting on February 12, 2009 a 2002 Refunding Update and Mt. Lebanon School District High School Project Financing Discussion was presented by a representative of Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, the District's financial advisers. Update: February 9, 2009 School Board Discussion Meeting  The School Board continued discussion of the different  project options for the renovation of the High School: some favored new construction, others favored a project with new and renovated spaces with costs to fall under the District's current debt limit of $110 million, while others spoke with caution about moving forward with the project in the current economic environment. Contact Us Heard a rumor or have a question? Just click the Contact Us link for help. Your message will be sent to the School Board and Superintendent John Allison.

Upcoming Meetings Board Discussion Mtg. 7:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre June 8, 2009 Architects' Update 6:30 p.m. (Cancelled) June 1, 2009 Special Board Meeting 7:30 p.m. High School Library May 11, 2009 Architect's Update 6:30 p.m. Fine Arts Theatre