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Lots of discussion lately on the poor condition of all the facilities. I am very glad that the neglected facilities(rated as good along with all the elementary schools by the school department) are finally being recognized (even if only at the secondary level for now...I would urge all to compare their local elementary schools with what the committee found to be poor at the high schools). The school committee now needs to ask the question of what it will cost to bring all facilities up to modern day standards and how that will occur with two high schools fully occupied. If Vets and Pilgrim are both in similar condition and Vets needs a year unoccupied to adequately renovate (I would argue it would take longer and cost more than estimated), then what is the plan the renovate Pilgrim (not to mention Tollgate and Winman?) The problem with partial planning is that there will be continual issues/obstacles instead of a comprehensive, integrated plan that we can all understand and see long term benefit for all. I do not understand the reluctance of city wide, comprehensive planning over a long term period. If it seems too overwhelming to those involved then maybe they are not the right people. It is not very difficult, it is the standard expectation of all school systems, health system,and businesses today and for Warwick citizens or the school committee to accept this limited, flawed plan is irresponsible. If the committee could articulate a vision for future state of the art high school facilities, the cost, and the logistics to obtain, then the public would be much more apt to accept. But a vague plan is not acceptable and given the committee's history, anything less than a comprehensive plan with all the public's questions proactively addressed, should not be accepted.

From: Panel favors Vets as Junior High

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