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PENN HARRIS,MADISON <br />SCHOOL CORPORATION <br />March 16, 2020 <br />Dear Mr. Harding: <br />I am pleased to know that there is an opportunity to relocate the Navarre Cabin from its <br />current location in Leeper Park to the Museum campus. It is highly appropriate to have a <br />permanent home for the Navarre Cabin in order to realize its educational potential in an <br />appropriate context. <br />This change can be of tremendous educational value as the location greatly increases access on <br />a daily basis. Since school children can attend at no charge, this firsthand experience can be <br />enjoyed by many students <br />It is exciting to know that our students will enjoy an immersive homestead context, in contrast <br />to the existing site with visual and auditory distractions due to the nearby highway, pumping <br />station, and hospital. With an improved infrastructure, with better parking, restroom facilities, <br />and access to the museum in the event of inclement weather, it is extremely encouraging for <br />our schools to take advance of such a wonderful educational experience. <br />I am especially pleased with the emphasis on safety for students, with controlled entry points, <br />eliminating the presence of unvetted individuals. By having a site which can be secured at <br />night, there is greater safety for the cabin and its visitors. <br />Thank you for your leadership in this initiative. It will provide outstanding historical learning <br />experiences for our students. <br />Sincerely, <br />?"7 / <br />Dr. Jerry Thacker <br />Superintendent of schools <br />559oo Bittersweet Rd. I Mishawaka, IN 46545 1574.259.7941 <br />