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design strategies that might come into play if Marquette is to be transformed into a Montessori facility. Parents and faculty did have an opportunity to ask questions. Those related to my concerns, prompted the Assistant Superintendent to comment about the details of that evening's power point presentation. In particular, she noted that the classrooms in the video were located in Fort Wayne that Fort Wayne utilized an old building and that Montessori program was successfully implemented in those surroundings. At a separate time, Pat also admitted that contingent upon the [$12 Million] grant; the Corporation (meaning SBCSC) would be able to institute the Marquette Montessori Magnet in a new building or an old one. March 14, 2007 Met with Dan Driscoll - Head of School, Good Shepherd Montessori in South Bend. Catherine Hostetler and Linda Riley accompanied me. Dan was kind enough to host detailed tour of their facility and later to allow us to participate in a discussion with his architect. 2. Landmarks Committee — Chair, Linda Riley Chairwoman Riley presented the Committee's recommendation to landmark Marquette School. Counsel reminded Committee and all present of the requirements of due notice etc., per Indiana Code. Commissioner Ujdak reports that he's spoken to the grant writer for SBCSC and that it isn't looking good for the grant that was possibly threatening Marquette. The significant matching requirement had been overlooked. 3. Southhold Awards Breakfast — Catherine Hostetler The menu has been set. Invitations should go out by the end of the month. (March). Commissioners will be needed to assist with registration on the morning of the event. A search for the guest speaker continues. IV. OLD BUSINESS President Klusczinski asked if the problem with email had been resolved. Staff noted that although the problem has been examined by the Data Board, and that HPC computers were now "wide open" that the email problems continued. Secretary Zeiger reported that the Birdsell House on W Colfax has been sold. The buyer is from Chicago and is very preservation minded. V. NEW BUSINESS Landmarks Committee Chairwoman Riley initiated the Land Marking Procedure for Marquette School. She went on to review significant details about the structure including: the school was designed and built by prominent South Bend architects Austin and Shambleau. The school was built by the PWA during the Roosevelt administration and remains essentially unaltered and very sound. Counsel clarified the process for conducting public hearings on the matter, and reminded the Commission that the owners of the site must be duly notified. Moved: Riley To initiate land marking process for Marquette School Second: Chase Approved: Unanimously. VI. HEARING OF VISITORS Don Sporleder mentioned several upcoming events and anniversaries. May is Preservation Month. Michiana Watershed is coming upon its 50'' anniversary. Hoosier Rails and Trails is celebration a July anniversary. The annual river cleanup is 3/31, beginning at 9am at Veterans Memorial Park. AIA's 150`s anniversary is being celebrated April 7-141, with Architects Week in South Bend. A Dyngus Day event will by held Monday, April 9t' at the downtown DTSB studio. 4