SAU85.org provides the facts about the significant life safety and code non-compliance issues in the Sunapee Elementary School, as outlined by the state Department of Education, the state fire marshal, and the Sunapee fire chief in their assessments and reports.
The declining condition of Sunapee Elementary School facilities has been a topic of discussion in town for 25 to 30 years. The list of facts about the safety, code, HVAC and ADA issues is lengthy. The school is one of the only school facilities in the state of New Hampshire without mechanical ventilation.
Please go to SAU85.org to learn the facts. Please review the documents from the state that detail the extensive list of life safety issues that have ranked Sunapee Elementary School as the third highest priority project in the state of New Hampshire.
The high score that we received for life safety issues qualifies the proposed comprehensive $10.6 million renovation-addition project for up to 30% building aid (which would represent a $3.1 million reduction in the overall project cost), should building aid be approved in the final state budget.
Thank you for supporting Sunapee schools over the years, and through these unprecedented times.
A point of great pride for the district staff, teachers, students, and their families, is how we have exceeded 100 days of full-time, in-school learning so far this year. Community support for Sunapee schools is deeply appreciated.
Please learn the facts at SAU85.org, and vote on March 9.
JESSE TYLER
Sunapee
(The writer is a member of the Sunapee School Board.)