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December 3, 2001 The Martinsville City School Board and Martinsville City Council met in joint session Monday, December 3, 2001, at 6:00 P. M. in the Martinsville Middle School Media Center. Present: Martinsville City School Board Members Charles W. Davies, Jr., Chairman; Bernie F. Gray, Vice-Chairman; Dr. Cynthia W. Ingram; Joseph E. Finley; Dr. Ira R. Trollinger, Superintendent; and Mrs. Lynda W. Pulliam, Clerk. Also attending from the school system were Dr. Ronald B. Epperly, Assistant Superintendent for Administration; Mrs. Nancy Bowen, Assistant Superintendent for Instruction; and Dr. Joan Montgomery, Director of Student Services. Martinsr~ille City Council Members Mark Crabtree, Mayor; Gene Teague, Vice- Mayor; Terry Roop; Bruce Dallas; and Ron Ferrill. Also attending from the city were Earl B. Reynolds, Jr., City Manager; Wade Bartlett, Director of Finance; and Matthew Hankins, Director of Public Relations Chairman Davies called the School Board meeting to order and Mayor Crabtree called the City Council session to order. Mrs. Phyllis Karavatakis, President of the Martinsville Henry County Chamber of Commerce commended the School Board for their consideration of possible consolidation of three city elementary schools and urged the Board's continued support of the Chamber's efforts to be of assistance in any future planning. Chairman Davies expressed appreciation to the Chamber for their support of education and their willingness to assist in future projects in any way possible. Dr. Trollinger expressed appreciation to City Council for their cooperation in meeting with the School Board to explore strategies to move education ahead for the City of Martinsville. Dr. Trollinger reviewed the following three major long-range capital projects under consideration by the School Board: (1) physical education/gym facility at Martinsville High School; (2) consolidation of the three kindergarten through second grade schools; and (3) movement of the Central Office. He further stated that the School Board would support extending the physical education/gym facility to a multi-purpose community project if sufficient private funding were available. This project is estimated to cost 1.9 million dollars for instructional upgrades and 3.2 million for a competition gymnasium. If this project cannot be moved forward with both governmental and private monies, the need still exists for improved locker rooms, a weight room, handicapped bathrooms, and concession areas for the visitor's side of the stadium. To date, $90,000 has been raised for this project and $279,000 state construction monies are available. Dr. Trollinger recommended that a Competition Gymnasium Fund-raising Committee be established immediately and funds sought for such a project. Vice-Mayor Teague did not feel · that additional capital projects should be considered until current debt service is substantially reduced. Councilman Roop said he was reluctant to use private funding for capital projects. There must be a guaranteed revenue stream as well as consideration given to the additional costs associated with the project, such as street changes, etc.