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North Reading
Secondary School Building Committee
PROJECT UPDATE
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Who we are
The Secondary School Building Committee (SSBC) reconvened in February 2005 to address the changing needs of the HS & MS.
The SSBC is comprised of 14 members/ volunteers with Chuck Carucci as the Committee Chair.
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Funding• OLD Way:
– Towns fund School buildings fully– Submit to State, hope for reimbursement– Unknown percentage
• New Way:– MA School Building Authority (MSBA) established– Totally new process– Reimbursement known ahead of time– Pay as you go State reimbursement
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MSBA MANDATORY STEPSSubmit Statement of Interest (SOI) to MSBAMSBA selection to move into next stage
(15-20 from 225+ project submissions)Determine cost of FS/SD Stageo Town approval of FS/SD Stage
• Hire OPM & Architecture Firm
• At Conclusion of this Stage, we will KNOW WHAT THE PROJECT WILL BE
• Town has 120 Days to Vote YES/NO
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Brief History
• High School built 1957…53 yrs old
• Middle School built 1963…47 yrs old
1957…IT WAS A GOOD YEAR
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• Buildings served us well• Now at a point where condition & age
must be addressed
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• SSBC in 2006: Architects & Engineers inspect existing buildings & review Facility & Educational needs of School Buildings
2006
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• What did they find out?
1. School Buildings operating over capacity
Modular Classrooms/Cafe
•Original H.S. Design560 Students
•Current H.S. Enrollment732 Students
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• What did they find out?
1. School Buildings operating over capacity
•H.S. has 8 Modulars•M.S. has 10 Modulars
•Modulars cost approx. $100,000 ea & have a life expectancy of 10 years
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• What did they find out?
2. School Buildings are outdated & “tired”
Current Auditorium Modern Auditorium
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• What did they find out?
3. Most buildings’ systems past useful life
Current Boiler Unit Modern Boiler Unit
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• What did they find out?
4. Multiple code & accessibility violations exist
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• What did they find out?
5. Schools fail to meet State space guidelines
Existing High School Classroom at 576 sf
State Guideline for Typical Classroom at 900 sf
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• What did they find out?
Brief History
6. The buildings are overcrowded and in need of additional space
Modern Media CenterCurrent Library
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• What did they find out?
Brief History
7. School facilities cannot accommodate the educational curriculum
Outdated Home Economics Classroom
Modern Media Studio
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• What did they find out?
Brief History
8. The buildings are inefficient and costlyto operate and maintain
Old Inefficient Heating System
Green Sustainable Design Concepts
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The Old Process: Town hires Architect for Study & Design on project Town desires & then requests State for reimbursement.
MSBA Process
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The Old Process: Town hires Architect for Study & Design on project Town desires & then requests State for reimbursement.
The New Process (FAR MORE COMPLEX): • Town submits SOI
• State selects Town out of 225 MA communities
• State is partner with Town “holding our hands” throughout the process
MSBA Process
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• Good News!• The MSBA selected North Reading out of 225 priority projects
submitted by other MA communities to move into the next stage: Feasibility & Schematic Design
The purpose of this stage is to work with the MSBA to formulate a plan to upgrade our secondary school facilities in a way that is educationally sound & cost efficient.
Where are we now?
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• Good News!• The MSBA selected North Reading out of 225 priority projects
submitted by other MA communities to move into the next stage: Feasibility & Schematic Design
The purpose of this stage is to work with the MSBA to formulate a plan to upgrade our secondary school facilities in a way that is educationally sound & cost efficient.
• The State will pay approximately 50% of Feasibility & Schematic Design costs
Where are we now?
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WHY ?
What’s Next ?The town needs to authorize $1 Million (approx $500k after reimbursement) to continue the State’s process of Feasibility & Schematic Design
•This is required by the State as part of their process•Used to retain Owner’s Project Manager & Architect•Cost consistent with other MA communities:
Wilmington HS $1.125 MillionSouthbridge MS/HS $900,000Sutton MS/HS $610,000
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• Required by MSBA• Liaison between Owner, Project Team, & MSBA• Industry Professionals• Provides Clerk of the Works function• Provides Owner with “additional set of eyes” on
Project
What $1 Million Covers:
Owner’s Project Manager $200,000 (est)
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What $1 Million Covers:
• Retains Architects, Engineers & Consultants• Required by MSBA
Feasibility Study includes:Existing Conditions Space & Program RequirementsSite Options & AlternativesPreliminary Costs & MaterialsOptions Development
Design Team $800,000 (est)
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Schematic Design will provide:Refinement of Preferred OptionFinalization of Educational
SpecificationsSite Plan Development &
Geotechnical InvestigationInitial Cost EstimatesPreliminary Project Imagery
What $1 Million Covers:Design Team (Continued)
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Here is our Timeline:
• Town Votes $1 million for Next Phase June 7, 2010
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Here is our Timeline:
• Town Votes $1 million for Next Phase June 7, 2010• Hire Owner’s Project Mgr & Design Team August 2010
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Here is our Timeline:
• Town Votes $1 million for Next Phase June 7, 2010• Hire Owner’s Project Mgr & Design Team August 2010• 6-9 mos to complete Feasibility & Schematic Design
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Here is our Timeline:
• Town Votes $1 million for Next Phase June 7, 2010• Hire Owner’s Project Mgr & Design Team August 2010• 6-9 mos to complete Feasibility & Schematic Design• MSBA approves Feasibility & Schematic Design
Summer 2011
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• Town Votes $1 million for Next Phase June 7, 2010• Hire Owner’s Project Mgr & Design Team August 2010• 6-9 mos to complete Feasibility & Schematic Design• MSBA approves Project Summer 2011
• Town has 120 days to approve project funding
YES NOProject Completed
Fall 2013
Project goes to the bottom of MSBA List = Project 226
Here is our Timeline:
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North Reading has a History of Educational Excellence that can & should be continued
Why Should We Proceed?
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There is a cost in “Doing Nothing”
• Priority 1 & 2 Maintenance Needs > $10,000,000 (Facilities Update report by as of 4/20/2010)• Educational Requirements will not be met• O&M Costs will continue to increase• Indoor Air Quality concerns• Space Deficiencies will continue to exist• Chapter 34 compliance (30% rule)• ………..
Why Should We Proceed?
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Facilities problems will continue to worsen
Why Should We Proceed?
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Operations & Maint Costs will continue to increase
Why Should We Proceed?
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Good market for new construction
Why Should We Proceed?
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Investment in Education is Investment in Your Property Values
Why Should We Proceed?
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“ONE-TIME” Opportunity to receive State reimbursement
• MSBA set North Reading’s Base rate at 45.1%• Additional Point Incentives will be added depending on
project
• North Reading’s rate will be approx 50%
Why Should We Proceed?
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The Students of North Reading
Today and Tomorrow
Are Counting on Your Support
The Time Is Now!
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