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Cerritos College’s reconstruction of the Disabled Students Programs and Services, and Liberal Arts Building is still in need of final approval from the college’s administration, according to David El Fattal, vice president of Business Services.

He explained that after it is approved by the state legislature, many building contractors will be given reconstruction blueprints and will bid on who will receive the job.

“This project has been going on for maybe three years, but we are getting to the point where Cerritos College is waiting for the final approval from the state,” El Fattal said.

He explained that before Cerritos College submitted final blueprint plans, it was first approved from administration and constructed by an architecture firm.

“We are expecting in February to award a reconstruction blueprint to an architecture contractor,” he said.

“If all goes well, we are going to start construction in November of 2012.”

He also said, “The new building is going to be a beautiful building for Cerritos College students,” and added that it will be located on the corner of Studebaker Road and Alondra Boulevard.

Undecided major Daniel Estrada explained that reconstruction of the buildings would provide a better atmosphere for students.

“It’s a great idea; there will be more classes, which means more students enrolling.”

Xavier Scott, computer analysis major, said, “It’s a new change in the environment for students.”