April 7 vote to determine fate of WHS construction

Wayland Student Press Network 3/25/09: April 7 vote to determine fate of WHS construction. On April 7th, Wayland residents will vote on the question of whether or not to allocate $315,000 towards funding the design of a new Wayland High School. During WHS’s most recent accreditation report, in 2005, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges reported that, “The severe limitations of the current facility seriously impact teaching and learning.” The report went on to cite major health and safety issues posed by the high school. WHS did not comply with certain with ADA building codes, EPA wastewater standards, and Massachusetts OSHA air quality and mold baselines. The report noted that classrooms were too small, overcrowded, and overused. The report went on to mention inadequate lighting, electrical systems, technology infrastructure, and insufficient spaces for faculty-student meetings. WHS risks losing its accreditation if improvements are not made.

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