During the Spring of 2008, the ECDP worked with Preservation PA to organize a design charette at Roosevelt Middle School. Supported by the Save our Land, Save our Towns, the day-long study was led by experienced architects (Jeff Kidder, Ellis Schmidlapp and Vern McKissick) who in turn worked with volunteers to consider renovation options. All three teams proposed a renovation, updates and small addition. Each plan met or exceeded contemporary educational standards while saving taxpayer dollars. The report is titled: “Erie School District, Roosevelt Middle School: Renovate or Replace?”