Needed: School Committee Representatives for Audit Committee and PMBC

The Wayland School Committee needs volunteers to fill to open spots representing that committee on two town committees.

The Audit Committee and the Permanent Municipal Building Committee each have an open spot for a School Committee representative.

The Audit Committee spot opened up when the School Committee's prior representative, Tony Boschetto, was elected to the Board of Selectmen, and the PMBC volunteer is needed for the duration of the Wayland Middle School roof repairs project, which is expected to be completed by Sept. 4, 2013, according to an announcement.

For more on the Audit Committee position, check out the earlier Patch announcement. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, May 31.

The details of the PMBC position are as follows:

The Committee is comprised of five members, however an additional two members (a School Committee member and member appointed by the School Committee), must serve on the Committee during the Wayland Middle School - Roof Repairs Project.

Candidates must demonstrate professional or vocational expertise with preference given to citizens possessing experience in any one of the following areas: structural or civil engineering; project management; construction law; building design and construction; or design and installation of heating, ventilation and cooling systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -- Duties and responsibilities may include the following, if appropriate:

• work with architectural firm on project design issues including structural, building systems;
• authorize and oversee the preparation of architectural drawings, development of building construction or renovation specifications, completion of professional services and administration of building project;
• approve design and construction expenditures pursuant to project construction and change orders;
• recommend to the School Committee, for its approval, contracts with architects, engineers, electronic consultant, building contractors, and others in the name of and on behalf of the School Department with respect to the design and construction of the project; and,
• exercise such other powers as are necessary with respect to the construction of this school building project.

Citizens considering service on this committee can express their interest by letter or email. The application process is easy. Simply send an email or mail a letter by Friday, June 7, 2013, addressed to the School Committee c/o Diane Marobella at diane_marobella@wayland.k12.ma.us or to Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland MA 01778. The letter should include a statement of interest and provide information on your experience (professional or volunteer) relevant to this position. Many citizens submit a resume or bulleted summary of this background information with a brief letter of interest. Typically, the School Committee interviews candidates as part of a regular meeting, usually held at 7 p.m. in Wayland Town Building. You may be contacted to schedule an interview.