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Home My WebLink AboutMiscellaneous Correspondence 2007-2-12 Page 1 of 1 PUENT David From: PUENT David Sent: Monday, February 12, 2007 3:49 PM To: FECHTEL Melissa Cc: GERARD Alan Subject: Logos Academy Mel, Sorry in the delay in getting this to you. From the narrative information you provided and from my personal observations during a site visit to the location, the facility use is designated by the Springfield Building Official as an A-3 Occupancy. From historical permit documents throughout the past several years, building permits were issued to Immanuel Baptist Church at this location. It is evident that the building has at least one assembly space on the lower level with an occupant load of over 50 persons that is primarily used for religious services classifying the building as an A-3 use. Section 302.2.1 of the Oregon Structural Specialty Code (OSSC) provides in part: "Accessory religious educational rooms and religious auditoriums with occupant loads of less than 100 are not considered separate occupancies". In information provided by Mr.Norland, Logos Academy provides a Christian educational curriculum limited to specific classes that are available to "home-school" type children. The Academy does not provide a stand-alone curriculum where students can receive an education equivalent where children can advance in the educational hierarchy. It is also noteworthy that the Oregon Schools Activities Association doesn't recognize Logos Academy to be a member of its association because it doesn't "offer a comprehensive curriculum that meets Oregon graduation requirements". It appears that the current use of the facility is consistent with the allowable use of an A-3 religious occupancy in the OSSC. If you have any questions or if you need additional information, please give me a call. Thanks. dave 2/12/2007 . Page 1 of2 ..>' FECHTEL Melissa From: FECHTEL Melissa Sent: November 20, 2006 08:30 To: 'lonnyT Subject: RE: School Thanks for the information. I will be submitting a report to the Building Official when he gets back on Nov 29th and he'll determine the occupancy type. When I have that verdict, I'll get back with you regarding how we'll inspect the occupancy. Take care and have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Sincerely, Melissa F echtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 19, 2006 09:37 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: School As I recall, the issues with the state, have to do with the fact that we don't offer a complete curriculum for the students, and we don't have enough seat hours during the year. We offer only math, english, band, choir and P.E., and the classes only meet twice a week, for five week sessions {Middle school on Monday and Wednesday, High School on Tuesday and Thursday. All of the math and English classes meet before noon; math upstairs, English downstairs. Band and choir classes meet after noon. The P.E. class meets in a different building. The most number of students in the building happens in the aftemoon in the band and choir classes. Our largest band class has 25 students, and the largest choir class is 15. I hope that helps. Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy __m Original Message __m From: FECHTEL M"Ji",,'l To: 10nnYl Sent: Friday, November 17, 20064:15 PM Subject: RE: School I found the article regarding the band issue and I've contacted the state and am waiting for a call on Monday. As you can imagine there are different fire code requirements for an educational group vs a club or accessory use to a church. Do you have the State of Oregon's definition of a school and why Logos does not meet those requirements? Establishing the occupancy type is a critical component and I don't want to proceed until this is established. In an educational occupancy there are fire code requirements for sprinklers (when a school is on the second story) and a fire alarm when the occupant load is more than 50. There are many other requirements but those are significant and that's why I asked about moving to the ground floor. I want to find all the facts pertaining to the occupancy, review for code issues and look at all options. I appreciate you being patient and helping me with the information. Have a super weekend... Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal . City of Springfield 01/26/2007 . Page 2 of2 r-" 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel@ci.sgringfield.or.us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 17, 2006 15:34 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: School No, we haven't received any paperwork from the state that sanctions Logos Academy as a school. As far as the . state is concerned, we are not a school. We applied to the . OSAA to be able to participate in sanctioned activities, and are not allowed by rule, in part because we do not meet all of their requirements. Neither does the State accept any of our transcripts or credits. This is of course, a summary of the past twenty years of interaction with the state, and does not reflect the history in detail. As far as Federal Law is concemed, we are a 501-c-3, board governed, organization, conducting educational activities. If you need any documentation, that is available. I will keep this short as I had minor surgery on my left hand yesterday, and now have to use the "hunt and peck" method to type. Have a good day! Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy - Original Message - From: FECHTEL Melissa To: Lonnyl@!loud.net Sent: Friday, November 17, 200611:22 AM Subject: School Have you received anything from the State of Oregon or any other regulatory authority stating that Logos Academy is or is not a school? If so, may I please have a copy? Thank you, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield, Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechte[@cLj;griog!i.eld..9I.~u.S 01/26/2007 Logos Academy , ',:-' . .. ( ) ThaT radiliol1 of EXCELLENCE Continues Since 1987 01/26/2007 ~ome Ab_out_Logos_~cademy. 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Click here for the 2006-2007 Class Schedule Listen to the ' Logos Academy Symphonic Band as they perform the following: Florentiner March.........Julius Fucik / arr. Lake / ed. Fenr http://www.logosacademyonline.coml 01/26/2007 Logos Academy -' Page 2 of2 " !Windows Media II RealPlayer i Upcoming Events Administration Week - No Classes February 12th - February 16th President's Day - No Classes Monday, February 19th High School Spring Concert Thursday, March 8th 7:00pm Middle School Spring Concert Friday, March 9th 7:00pm Registration Opportunity Friday, March 16th 9:00am - 5:00pm C> 2005 Logo;>AcademyOnline.com. All rights reserved. Send suggestions or comments about this website to: Webmaster@LogosAcademyOnline.com http://www.logosacademyonline.com/ 01/26/2007 Christian News Northwest: News Article Archive: Feature Articles Page I of3 " \ ~l o [@ Springfield academy claims its musicians unfairly barred at state' By JOHN FORTMEYER CNNW publisher SPRlNGFIELD--'\"Asmall private Christian school here claims it was recently' unfairly barred from a state musical competition, but those on the other side of the dispute say it centers not on the musicians' abilities, but whether the school really qualifies as a school. The private program,LogosAcademy, exists to help the parents of home-schooled students and to provide quality educational enrichment experiences for students. Logos teaches classes in band, math and physical education as well as provides guidance, evaluation and curriculum that leads to a diploma meeting state requirements, according to Principal Daniel Norland. According to NorJand, the Logos band was begun in 1987, and has participa1ed in Oregon School Activities Association events when their rules allowed. Over the years the band has won first place three times and second place once, and last year took first place in the 2A/1 A enrollment division for small schools. The association is a non-profit organization comprising both public and private schools from throughout the state. According to its Web site, it seeks to ensure equitable competition forOregonhigh school students through its sponsored interscholastic events in sports, music, speech and other activities. Tom Welter, OSAA executive director, and Mike Wall mark, assistant executive director, told Christian News Northwest that small, private religious or Christian schools make up as much as a fifth of the association's total membership. The band that last year took second place -- from the public school district in Riddle -- joined with some other schools in filing a complaint with the association and in submitting rule changes to the association board that, according to Norland, were "specifically designed to prevent home school students at Logos Academy from participating" in the association competition. Noriand said the rule changes were made because the other schools alleged thatLogosAcademywas able to create an "all-star" band "by stealing students from other districts, and assembling 'a band from all top players." file://C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\fech5252\Desktop\Misc\Christian%20News%20... 01/26/2007 Christian News Northwest: News Article Archive: Feature Articles Page 2 of3 \ "Nothing could be farther from the truth," said Norland. "We are good because we work hard, and demand excellence from our students and their parents. All of our students have been trained by us, from the first time they picked up an instrument, through their final competition." Norland said the association rules governing home school students are "a bit ambiguous." For a home school student to participate in a sports program, they must enroll in the public or private school in their attendance district. For music activities, the home school student must only take the band class at the public or private school in their district, to be eligible to participate in OSAA events. Until just a few weeks ago, he says, there was no attendance boundary re-quirement for music events, thus allowing Logos to compete. However, he said, a recent rule change eliminated Logos from the competition. Furthermore, he said, "Logos students who wish to participate in OSAA solo contests must attend classes at and represent the public or private school in their attendance district, rather than the school they attend,LogosAcademy. Meaning that the public school which did nothing to train the student receives recognition as a fine place to be trained in music. "In effect, our students are being forced to lie about their training in order to compete. This whole situation is patently unfair, and wrong." But according to Welter and Wallmark, the assoCiation concluded that, according to its rules, Logos really wasn't eligible for the music competition under the accepted statewide definition of a school. '~One of our requirements to be a member of this association is that any school must offer a comprehensive curriculum that meetsOregongraduation requirements," said Welter. He said a fresh look at Logos by the association's governing board determined that Logos is not a full-time school, but is instead a "conglomeration" of home-school students. In that respect, it is closer to a loose grouping or club made up of home schooIers, Welter contended. "We're an association of schools, not of club programs," he said. "If they were a school, if we deemed them to be a school, this (discussion) would be a moot point," he said. But Norland believes the new position by OSAA regarding Logos was made arbitrarily, and in a way that left a bad impression on the students involved in the program. file://C:IDocuments%20and%20Settingslfech5252IDesktopIMiscIChristian%20N ews%20... 01/26/2007 Christian News Northwest: News Article Archive: Feature Articles Page30f3 .. "The reward our students have received from the OSAA, for their ,hard work is to be accused of cheating, and thrown out of the , competition. What is really being rewarded is unsportsman-like complaining, and litigation by last year's second place band.',' "Nobody accused them of cheating," responded Wallmark. "We follow the lead of the state law." , I Front Pa~~ lOur Story I News Archive I Events Calendar I Advertisin~ Info I Classified Ads I Subscriotions I Talk to Us I " fiIe:/ /C:\Documents%20and%20Settings\fech5252\Desktop\Misc\Christian%20News%20... 01/26/2007 Page 1 of2 \ ,..- FECHTEL Melissa From: lonny7 [lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 19, 2006 09:37 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: School As I recall, the issues with the state, have to do with the fact that we don't offer a complete curriculum for the students, and we don't have enough seat hours during the year. We offer only math, english, band, choir and P:E., and the classes only meet twice a week, for five week sessions (Middle school on Monday and Wednesday, High School on Tuesday and Thursday. All of the math and English classes meet before noon; math upstairs, English downstairs. Band and choir classes meet after noon. The P.E. class meets in a different building. The most number of students in the building happens in the aftemoon in the band and choir classes. Our largest band class has 25 students, and the largest choir class is 15. I hope that helps. '-. Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy ----- Original Message ----- , From: FECHTEL Melissa To: lonnyl Sent: Friday, November 17, 20064:15 PM Subject: RE: School I found the article regarding the band issue and I've contacted the state and am waiting for a call on Monday. As you can imagine there are different fire code requirements for an educational group vs a club or accessory use to a church. Do you have the State of Oregon's definition of a school and why Logos does not meet those requirements? Establishing the occupancy type is a critical component and I don't want to proceed until this is established. In an educational occupancy there are fire code requirements for sprinklers (when a school is on the second story) and a fire alarm when the occupant load is more than 50. There are many other requirements but those are significant and that's why I asked about moving to the ground floor. I want to find all the facts pertaining to the occupancy, review for codE;! issues and look at all options. I appreciate you being patient and helping me with the information. Have a super weekend... Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel@ci.sgringfield,or,us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 17, 2006 15:34 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: School No, we haven't received any paperwork from the state that sanctions Logos Academy as a school. As far as the state is concerned, we are not a school. We applied to the OSAA to be able to participate in sanctioned activities, and are not allowed by rule, in part because we do not meet all of their requirements. Neither does the State accept any of our transcripts or credits. This is of course, a summary of the past twenty years of interaction with the state, and does not reflect the history in detail. As far as Federal Law is concemed, we 01/26/2007 Page 2 of2 , ./ are a 501-c-3, board governed, organization, conducting educational activities, If you need any documentation, that is available. I will keep this short as I had minor surgery on my left hand yesterday, and now have to use the "hunt and peck" method to type. Have a good day! ' Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy - Original Message - From: FECHTEL Melissa To: lonnyl@~pjJd.net Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 11:22 AM Subject: School Have you received anything from the State of Oregon or any other regulatory authority stating that Logos Academy is or is not a school? If so, may I please have a copy? Thank you, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield, Or 97477 541-726-3661 mf"cht"l@cLsgringfield,or.us 01/26/2007 Page I of 1 FECHTEL Melissa From: FECHTEL Melissa Sent: November 17, 2006 15:57 To: 'lonnyT Subject: RE: Building Plans If I could borrow both it would be outstanding. From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] , Sent: November 17, 2006 15:42 ' To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: Building Plans I will look for a set of plans for you, I think the ones submitted in 2003, were those that covered the repairs done to the roof at the south east corner of the building due to the neighbo~s 150' fir tree that was blown down. It blocked the street and partially landed on the roof. I think the damage totaled about $20,000. The only building plans I am aware of are for the "new" addition that was done back in the late 70's (?). Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy - Original Message - From: FECHTEL M"li~,,'l To: lonoyL@!'oud,nel Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 9:58 AM Subject: Building Plans Is there a phone number to the person responsible for maintenance at the church? I'm looking for the set of plans (we don't have them) submitted by the church in 2003 to the Springfield Building Department. That may give me much of the infonnation needed. Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield, Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfe~chtel@ci. sgringfield, or, us 01/26/2007 Page 1 of 1 FECHTEL Melissa From: FECHTEL Melissa Sent: November 16, 2006 15:10 To: 'lonnyT Subject: RE: Fire Code Regulations I understand your concern and will make it my top priority to get you some answers. Please review the article in the paper for the closing of the building. I believe it stated there were pending violations with notification since 2004. Our goal, in Building and Fire, is timely voluntary compliance with city codes.' Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel{Q)cl.sori nofield. or. us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 16, 2006 13:12 To: FECHTEL Melissa SUbject: Fire Code Regulations Dear Melissa, The more I find out about the building inspection issue, the more nervous I get. If I understand what you are saying, then it is entirely possible for the school to be shut down because of Fire Code violations in the building we rent. I am especially nervous due to the reporting, in today's paper, of Springfield closing a building because of code violations. Though it doesn't have any bearing on the issue, I would like to share with you some of the burdens we face trying to run a Christian school in this area. If you are interested let me know. More to the point, I need to know what the regulations are that apply to a school, and whether they apply to our somewhat unique situation. As you may suspect, resolving this issue has become very important, as it affects aU of the members of the church and the families in the school. I would very much appreciate answers at your earliest convenience. sincerely, Daniel Norland, Principal Logos Academy 01/26/2007 Page I of 1 FECHTEL Melissa From: lonny7 [lonny7@epud,net] Sent: November 16, 2006 13:12 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Fire Code Regulations Dear Melissa, The more I find out about the building inspection issue, the more nervous I get. If I understand what you are saying, then it is entirely possible for the school to be shut down because of Fire Code violations in the building we rent. I am especially nervous due to the reporting, in today's paper, of Springfield closing a building because of code violations. Though it doesn't have any bearing on the issue, I would like to share with you some of the burdens we face trying to run a Christian school in this area. If you are interested let me know. More to the point, I need to know what the regulations are that apply to a school, and whether they apply to our somewhat unique situation. As you may suspect, resolving this issue has become very important, as it affects all of the members of the church and the families in the school. I would very much appreciate answers at your earliest convenience. sincerely, Daniel Norland, Principal Logos Academy 01/26/2007 Page 1 of 1 FECHTEL Melissa From: lonny7 [lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 17, 2006 15:42 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: Building Plans I will look for a set of plans for you. I think the ones submitted in 2003, were those that covered the repairs done to the roof at the south east corner of the building due to the neighbo~s 150' fir tree that was blown down. It blocked the street and partially landed on the roof. I think the damage totaled about $20,000. The only building plans I am aware of are for the "new" addition that was done back in the late 70's (?). Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy - Original Message - From: FECHTEL Melissa To: lonnYl@~oud.net Sent: Friday, November 17, 2006 9:58 AM Subject: Building Plans Is there a phone number to the person responsible for maintenance at the church? I'm looking for the set of plans (we don't have them) submitted by the church in 2003 to the Springfield Buiil!ing Department. That may give me mu'ch of the information needed. Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield, Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel@ci.sgringfield.or.us 01/26/2007 Page 1 of 1 FECHTEL Melissa' From: FECHTEL Melissa Sent: November 15, 2006 17:28 To: 'lonnyT . " "''''Subjecf:~R~I!'Qg;q~,f,\~~eri1Yi'Safeiy Insgectiqn. ' The Building Code is the regulations for new construction in place at the time the building was reviewed and built. The Fire Code is the maintenance code for the life of the building. Fire code violations are not "Granclfathered". " In the case of a church building being built in 1854, where no building code applied, the original structure may be "Grand fathered" as an assembly use occupancy and current building code regulations would not retroactively apply. If additions are made to the original 1854 structure or the use is changed, such as being used as a school, the building code in effect at the time of the change of use applies. If the change of use was not formally submitted 10 the Building Department for approval we, the fire department, review it with the Building Department for Building and Fire Code compliance when identified during an inspection. I have yet to do the research on this but when it's completed' 1 will contact you with the findings. Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 54 I -726-3661 mfechteI@ci.springfield.or.us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 15, 2006 13:03 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Logos Academy Safety Inspection Dear Melissa, I have heard this statement from some of the long term members of the church, concerning the original building, that the church meets in. "That issue comes under the 'Grandfather Clause', so it won't be a problem." Part of the church building was built in 1854(?), consequently I am sure there are code violations in that part of the building at least. Just what are they talking about concerning the "Grandfather Clause"? I've never heard of such a thing as it applies to safety and fire. It sounds to me, more like burying your head in the sand, than dealing with any problems, Just what regulations do we need to follow that apply to that part of the building? Sincerely, Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy 01/26/2007 oJ ~ '~ Page 1 of2 FECHTEL Melissa From: FECHTEL Meiissa Sent: November 15, 2006 08:17 To: 'lonnyT Subject: RE: Logos Academy Safety Inspection I appreciate you asking questions. Please let the church know they can contact me as well. The goal of Springfield Fire and Life Safety Annual Business Inspection Program is to minimize hazards through education on fire and life safety issues and voluntary fire code compliance to ensure the safety of the public, ' employees and firefighters who may respond to an emergency incident inside the occupancy. In 2006 we were informed by legal counsel that, as the authority having jurisdiction, we had an obligation and a responsibility to perform annual commercial occupancy inspections in areas outside the Springfield city limits but within the Springfield Urban Growth Boundary. These inspections will be consistent with the inspections conducted throughout the city of Springfield since the late 70's early 80's. Up to this point we have only been responding to construction permit inspections in the Urban Growth Boundary area outside the city limits. Beginning January of 2007 we will start fire code compliance inspections in the approximately 140 additional commercial occupancies that m'eet the above criteria. I understand having an inspection may cause anxiety because of the unknown factor such as cost, time, violations, and enforcement. The inspection and violations will be handled with respect, communication, education and, if possible, consideration for the financial implications. The two occupancies will be inspected, as one occupancy that contains two separate uses. I'd be happy to schedule an inspection date with you after January 15,2007 when it's convenient for you. Sincerely, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 0 m fechte lliile i .snrin l!fie Id.or. us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 14, 2006 08:49 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Re: Logos Academy Safety Inspection Dear Melissa, Sorry to bother you again. I've been asked several times, by several different people, just when the inspection will happen, and alii can say is the beginning of next quarter. Does that mean January? 01/26/2007 " " Page 2 of2 I've also been asked why we (the church) are being inspected this year, and haven't been inspected for the last 20 years? Again, I don't have any .answers, and I would like to be able to "quell the rumors': so to speak. As you may have suspected, there is always some amount of friction between the'school and the church, since we both use the same building. And since this inspection will most likely result in a financial burden to the church and/or the school, I would like to be able to answer those questions with more than "I don't know?" I would appreciate any help you might be able to give. Sincerely, Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy __m Original Message' ----- From: FECHTEL Melissa To: lonnyl Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 1 :56 PI'v'1 Subject: RE: Logos Academy Safety Inspection Thank you for the information. I'll do the research and let you know any issues that pertain to school on the second story of the church prior to the annual business inspection so we can work together on a resolution. During the annual inspection I will go through the second story with you and note any fire code violations. Generally we schedule a follow up inspection within two weeks to verify all issues are resolved. If needed, we can work together on time lines for the violations depending on what we come up with on the inspection. I will walk through the church with either the Pastor or responsible party for the maintenance since the school only leases the second story of the church. Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel@ci.sgringfield, or,l!.~ 01/26/2007 . 't Page I of3 , FECHTEL Melissa From: FECHTEL Melissa Sent: November 13, 2006 13:57 To: 'lonnyT Subject: RE: Logos Academy Safety Inspection Thank you for the information. I'll do the research and let you know any issues that pertain to school on the second story of the church prior to the annual business inspection so we can work together on a resolution. During the annual inspection I will go through the second story with you and note any fire code violations. Generally we schedule a follow up inspection within two weeks to verify all issues are resolved, If needed, we can work together on time lines for the violations depending on what we come up with on the inspection. I will walk through the church with either the Pastor or responsible party for the maintenance since the school only leases the second story of the church. Take care, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfej:htel@ci.sgringfield,or.us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 13, 2006 13:33 ('To:FECHTEL Melissa _ , . Subject: Re: Logos Acade.my Safety Inspectior1) CThaAR'youo fo;:~a~r;~j61c~~~tsand_quTc.k[~PI;: J {"7: - -- - -- _ Y This is our eighth year,in this building, We moved, in at the beginning of the fall term 19981lhinlC1 f' Our total enrolment is 110 students, though that number doesn't reflect the number of studen: inthe building. \\ Our classes are divided between middle school and high school. In general, middle school meets on Mondays \\ and Wednesdays, and the high school meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, Roughly, only half of our total /} enrolment meet in the building on any particular day, but even that doesn't reflect how many are in the building at ~ anyone time. Because we teach individual classes for home school students, many of our students are here for :\ only one class. The maximum number of students in the building at anyone time on any of the four days we . meet is about 30 to 40 students, most of whom are in the band class that meets in the sanctuary. We use two ,I rooms that are upstairs. The math room that you were in, which is where I teach my classes, and the computer I lab next door which I use as an office and a supplement for the math classes, The math room seats 12, and the ; computer room seats 8 though there isn't more than 12 or so students upstairs at any time, Most of the activity in , I{ the building occurs between 12:00 and 2:30 in the sanctuary. There are no classes upstairs after 12:00 though I \\ will often help 3 to 5 sutdents with their homework during my office hour between 1 :30 and 2:20. At 2:30 I bus the . , P.E. students to the running trails, or to the Twin Rivers Baptist Gym for the P.E. class, which ends at 4: 15. All , \ classes are over at 4:30 and the parents pick up their kids at that time. The building is usually empty of all but the \ i stragglers by 4:45. , /1 ,j There aren't any class rooms downstairs, though if we could find a donor to help with the costs, there is one storage room that may possibly be converted to a classroom. Hopefully that answers your questions for the moment. I haven't actually done a head count of students in the sacntuary or upstairs rooms at any particular time, But it is my best guess off the top of my head. I hope it helps 01/26/2007 .. Page 2 of3 with your questions: Please let me know how that may affect your building inspection. Thankyou Daniel L. Norland Principal Logos Academy - Original Message - From: FECHTEL MelissE! To: !9nnyl Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 11 :36 AM Subject: RE: Logos Academy Safety Inspection I was pleased to see that you're still teaching as you were one of the best instructors I had during high school. You were kind, patient, didn't allow me to slide or take any guff and because of that I had a great deal of respect for you as a teacher. I have questions regarding the school being on the second story of the church but I'd like to do some research before I give you a head's up regarding that matter. If you would please advise me on the following questions the answers will help with the research When did Logos move in to the church? How many students are enrolled in Logos? Is there space to move the school to the first floor? I have attached "Common Code Violations" which should help with the correction of potential deficiencies prior to inspection, The list does not have all fire or building code violations but the most common for established occupancies: Sincerely, Melissa Fechtel Deputy Fire Marshal City of Springfield 225 5th St Springfield Or 97477 541-726-3661 mfechtel@cLspringfield.or.us From: lonny7 [mailto:lonny7@epud.net] Sent: November 09, 2006 12:58 To: FECHTEL Melissa Subject: Logos Academy Safety Inspection Dear Melissa, Thank you for stopping by today and reminding me of the year I spent at ECHS, I still cherish that time, and wish I could have spent more time there. I met so many wonderful kids there, and occasionally get to meet them again. You look as though you are doing well, which I would have expected from someone with your drive and inteligence. Congratulationsl Since I expect to see you again next quarter, in your porofessional capacity, I thought it would be beneficial to know just what it is you will be looking for. That way I might be able to correct any potential deficiencies before you get here. We currently rent our space from the church on a yearly basis, and any ugrades that may be necessary to the building would be a contract iss~e. Consequently, I would appreciate some guidance on what regulations we 01/26/2007 Page 3 of3 need to follow, and what changes, if any, we might be expected to make. Sincerely, Daniel L. Norland, Principal Logos Academy 01/26/2007