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Administrator Wright explained that there are really two requests under consideration today: the Economic Opportunities Council is asking to use several classrooms in the school building for the Head Start program and the West Wabasso Progressive Civic League is requesting use of the cafetorium on the premises. Jean Strawter, Executive Director of the Economic Opportunities Council, and Leonard Edwards, Project Director of the Headstart Program explained that the facility they are presently using does not meet space requirement regulations for children, and they would like the use of four classrooms to accommodate the children in the Wabasso area. Vice Chairman Scurlock asked if they had any monies available for renovation of the classrooms. Mrs. Strawter stated that all they have available is $2,000, which is the bottom line. Vice Chairman Scurlock asked if this request would conflict with the request by the West Wabasso Progressive Civic League to use the cafeteria. Mr. Edwards said the reason they are requesting the use of Classrooms 6, 7, 8 and 9 is because those classrooms have private bathrooms. They would, however, need some kitchen facilities. Administrator Wright pointed out that staff's memo shows what is needed for infrequent use only. He suggested, since several organizations are interested in using the school and since there are some specific costs available, that the Board authorize staff to strike the best deal possible and bring it back to the Board for a decision on whether to accept the negotiated deal or tear the building down. Commissioner Bird objected to tearing a building down when there are so many community needs for space, but Administrator Wright argued that the cost of new construction is actually less expensive than restoring an old school building. 57 JUL 17 1985 BOOK 6 1 P'.GE 548 I