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MONDAY, MAY 13, 1996 the formation of a Steering Committee to establish a fund-raising plan. No action was taken regarding the School Division's overall budget. Council heard a presentation by Alan Burchette, of Dewberry and Davis Architects and Engineers, regarding the proposed improvements to the athletic facilities at Martinsville High School. Mr. Burchette stated his presentation represented the design development stage of the project, or 35% of the architectural and engineering work to be done on the project. The project featured a 2500 seat spectator gymnasium and was estimated to cost approximately 84.7 million. Much discussion centered on the possibility of raising a substantial portion of the funds needed for this project from private donations. It was suggested that a fund-raising consultant be hired to assist in determining the amount of private funds which could be raised for this project. It was decided that this issue would be placed on a future Council agenda for consideration. Council heard a presentation on improvements to Albert Harris Elementary School. Rayford Smith, of Smith & Beasley Architects and Engineers, along with David Bandy, of Echols Sparger Architects and Engineers, were present to review three possible options for the renovation or replacement of the School. Option A was the renovation of the existing building to house the third, fourth and fifth grades. The total project cost for this option was estimated to be $8,135,000. Option B was the renovation of the existing building to house the fourth and fifth grades and construction of additional classrooms at Patrick Henry, Druid Hills and Clearview Elementary Schools. The total project cost for this option was estimated to be 88,808,000. Option C was the construction of a new facility on the north end of the Albert