A look at the proposed changes to Palmerton High School and Junior High School, outlined by Michael Kelly of KCBA Architects Tuesday night:

Option 1

• New secure main entry vestibule:

• Admin/reception area

• Six administrative offices

• One conference room

• Nurse’s suite (toilet rooms, exam rooms, cot area, storage)

Proposed second floor plan:

• 3 new classrooms

• 1 small group instruction room (learning support for 8-10 students)

• 2 toilet rooms

• New fire stair

Junior High first floor plan:

• 2 new large classrooms

• Spaces could be devoted to art and music to accommodate additional middle school students

• 1 new band room

• Admin/reception area:

• 6 administrative offices

• 1 conference room

• Nurse’s suite (toilet rooms, exam rooms, cot area, storage)

• Entrance near junior high entrance

• 3 classrooms on second floor

• 2 additional classrooms at link

• Total new construction 13,650 square feet

• Total project budget $10.3 million

Option 2

• 6 new classrooms

• 2 small group instruction room (learning support for 8-10 students)

• 4 toilet rooms

• New fire stair

Proposed administration area: Entrance along Fireline Road

• 6 new classrooms near junior high

• New band/music room

Proposed district office addition: Offices similar to Parkside

• New board room

• Shared entry to auxiliary gym with toilet rooms

• 6,650-square-feet new construction

• $4 million project budget

• Total new construction 18,800 square feet

• Total project budget $13.4 million

Palmerton action plan:

• Jan. 21 regular board meeting

• Meet with teachers and administration

• Feb. 18 board update

• March - December: Document selected construction option for construction

• Submit for township and county building approvals

• Present to the community and school board multiple items