The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the November 29, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Harvard
Hildreth Elementary School
Current Phase: Schematic Design
Owner’s Project Manager: NV5
Designer: Arrowstreet
The Town of Harvard (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an update to the previously approved Hildreth Elementary School project. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the comparison of this proposed project to the previously approved building layout; 2) community outreach; 3) universal design and accessibility regarding sloped floors and ramps; 4) the thoughtfulness of design as it relates to solar orientation, integration of the proposed building into the existing site topography and distribution of student support spaces; 5) the delivery of world language and adaptive physical education curricula and use of the proposed maker space; 6) acoustics of the media center: 7) access to the learning stairs; 8) the floor to ceiling heights on the lower level; and 9) location of the elevator.
The FAS requested that the district continue to communicate with MSBA staff regarding proposed design changes as the District moves forward in Schematic Design.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Weymouth
Maria Weston Chapman Middle School
Current Phase: Eligibility Period
Owner’s Project Manager: Hill Int’l
Designer: HMFH
The Town of Weymouth (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented the District’s request to add a fourth study option to their enrollment. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) consideration of enrollment size on a single campus; 2) teacher certifications and professional development; 3) design considerations regarding potential flooding and infiltration; 4) the potential for one of the District’s elementary school’s closing over time; 5) capacity issues related to kindergarten and/or grade 5 enrollment placed back at the elementary school level; 6) cost and commitment to offering full-day kindergarten; 7) building efficiencies associated with larger enrollment and grade configuration; 8) district and staff discussion regarding the 20% increase in costs associated with larger enrollment and grade configuration; 9) the fact that the cost and scope required at the Abigail Adams facility would be borne solely by the District; 10) proof of capacity at the grade K-5 and grade K-4 level; and 11) the MSBA’s support for a fourth study enrollment option is for Feasibility Study purposes only, and does not presume approval of any particular study option.
The FAS requested additional information regarding the proposed construction of a new school relative to the Union Square Development deal and current status.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District as they develop a Preliminary Design Program for submission to the MSBA.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the November 15, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Ipswich
Winthrop Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: PMA Consultants, LLC
Designer: Perkins Eastman
The Town of Ipswich (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to consolidate the existing Winthrop Elementary School and Doyon Elementary School in a new building on the existing Doyon Elementary School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the comparison of this proposed project to the previously approved building and site; 2) the district’s educational plan; 3) accessibility; 4) the location of Special Education spaces; 5) the location of elevators; 6) the District’s commitment to a co-teaching model; 7) the location of teacher collaboration spaces; 8) site circulation and parking; 9) the building’s connection to the forest and methods of engagement; 10) ownership of the adjacent properties; 11) the impact of potential future flooding and infiltration; and, 12) the feasibility of an addition/renovation on the Doyon site.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Ludlow
Chapin Street Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: STV/DPM
Designer: Mount Vernon Group
The Town of Ludlow (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Chapin Street Elementary School and the Veterans Park Elementary School with a new grades 2-5 elementary school on the site of the existing Chapin Street Elementary School. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the building’s orientation and organization; 2) the consolidation of Chapin Street Elementary School with Veteran’s Park Elementary School; 3) the utilization of small group rooms; 4) the utilization and safety of the “STEAM” classroom; 5) scheduling and location of the Adaptive P.E. program; 6) the district’s co-teaching models; 7) site topography; 8) impact of potential rainwater infiltration; and 9) security of the building during community after-hours use.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Easthampton
Maple Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Colliers International
Designer: Caolo & Bieniek Associates, Inc.
The City of Easthampton (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Maple, Center, and Pepin Elementary Schools and the existing White Brook Middle School with a new grade PK-8 facility at the existing White Brook Middle School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the appreciation for the District taking the additional time to consider the reorganization of the facility; 2) the organization of the proposed building layout and how it will function; 3) the current location of core spaces such as the cafeterias and media center, and the impact to adjacent academic spaces; 4) the incorporation of sinks in all classrooms; 5) the vision of the technology labs/rooms within the educational program, the adjacencies within the floor plans, and the potential for utilizing the square footage differently; 6) the location of the art room on the second floor, and the lack of natural light; 7) the increase in cost per square foot of the preferred alternative since the September 20th FAS meeting; 8) appreciation for including the additional grade 5-8 new middle school alternative to its list of potential options; and 9) the square footage variances between the combination of two schools versus two separate schools.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the October 4, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Bristol County Agricultural Regional School District
Bristol County Agricultural High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Colliers International, Inc.
Designer: HMFH Architects, Inc.
The Bristol County Agricultural Regional School District (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution for additions/renovations and new construction of various buildings at the Bristol County Agricultural High School campus. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) authorship of the submitted educational plan; 2) class size policies; 3) campus design, layout and connection between the two campuses; 4) distribution of special education spaces; 5) outdoor educational spaces; 6) typical school day of a student; 7) traffic along Center Street; 8) potential for engaging students in the design process; 9) foreign language offerings after school; 10) status of the search for a new Superintendent; 11) further development of the media center and building layouts; and 12) the anticipated process and timeline for securing authorization and funding of the Proposed Project.
The FAS requested additional information regarding progress of the conceptual design.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Marlborough
Richer Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Daedalus Projects, Inc.
Designer: Lamoureux, Pagano & Associates, Inc.
The City of Marlborough (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to construct a new elementary school facility on the existing athletic fields of the Marlborough High School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s Educational Program and grade reconfigurations; 2) special education programs and proposed locations; 3) redistricting and community outreach; 4) organization of the proposed building layout; 5) proposed site layout and circulation; 6) delivery of adaptive physical education; 7) opportunities for multi-lingual instruction in the general education classrooms; 8) location of the elevator; and 9) incorporation of sinks in classrooms.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Attleboro
Attleboro High School
Current Phase: Schematic Design
Owner’s Project Manager: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Designer: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
The City of Attleboro (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Attleboro High School with a new facility on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s updated Educational Program and its relation to the updated Preferred Solution; 2) progress of the conceptual design; 3) number of outdoor play fields and green space available; 4) CTE retail spaces and their relation to the entryway; 5) overall improved efficiency of the building; 6) size of the auditorium; 7) massing of the proposed building; 8) integration between the Attleboro Community Academy (ACA) and Network programs; 9) distribution and location of special education spaces; and 10) discussion regarding further development of the building envelope.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the September 20, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Natick
John F. Kennedy Middle School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Compass Project Management, Inc.
Designer: Ai3 Architects, LLC
The Town of Natick (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing middle school facility with a new John F. Kennedy Middle School on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s Educational Program; 2) auditorium/performing art spaces; 3) the importance of flexible and adaptable project labs that will have the ability to change with technology; 4) the number of student common spaces/cafeterias; 5) appreciation of the building’s orientation and organization; 6) opportunities to further refine the building envelope to create a more efficient plan and potentially create cost savings; 7) team collaboration spaces and circulation; 8) phasing during construction; and, 9) future expansion.
The FAS requested an updated Educational Program which describes the types of instruction that will occur within the proposed educational spaces as well as the flexibility of such spaces, and additional information that further describes the District’s rationale for providing a full auditorium versus providing a smaller performing art space (ex. black box theatre), and the cost impacts of each option as well as additional detail on how the building could be expanded if needed in the future.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Easthampton
Maple Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Colliers International
Designer: Caolo & Bieniek Associates, Inc.
The Town of Easthampton (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Maple, Center, and Pepin Elementary Schools and the existing White Brooke Middle School with a new grade PK-8 facility at the existing White Brook Middle School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the organization of the proposed building layout and how it will function; 2) the location of core spaces such as the cafeterias, the kitchen and the auditorium; 3) the SOAR Program and the sizes of the SPED programs, and the delivery of adaptive PE and the proposed OT/PT room; 4) the location of the teacher planning spaces; 5) site circulation, parking and access into the building; 6) incorporation of sinks in all classrooms; 7) providing sufficient time for experiential science; 8) opportunities for multi-lingual instruction in the general education classrooms; 9) the media center and associated staffing; 10) seating capacity within the auditorium, and the potential to include a variety of performance spaces rather than added auditorium capacity; 11) the number of teaching stations within the gymnasium; 12) the balance of a small community feel within a large building; 13) expansion potential of the facility; and, 14) the benefits of taking additional time to consider and refine the organization of the proposed facility.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the July 27, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
City of Attleboro
Attleboro High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Designer: Kaestle Boos Associates, Inc.
The City of Attleboro (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Attleboro High School with a new facility on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s Educational Plan and its relation to the District’s Preferred Solution; 2) the level of development of the conceptual floor plans; 3) class size and the teacher to student ratio; 4) school schedule; 5) the location and number of elevators; 6) utilization of the proposed maker spaces and lecture rooms; 7) potential for corridors with breakout spaces and teaching nodes; 8) courtyard maintenance; 9) cafeteria location and noise impact and to surrounding areas; 10) Chapter 74 programming and public access and interaction; 11) staffing of the media center and the curating of school materials; 12) how the building organization supports the grouping of students into houses; 13) sustainability; and 14) using a holistic approach to develop the site and massing of the proposed building.
The FAS requested: 1) the District and Design team review and comment regarding the spaces and adjacencies in the proposed floor plan and site plan and provide a narrative describing the main priorities of the updated building design; 2) an updated Educational Program; 3) updated Final Evaluation of Alternatives; 4) updated Preferred Solution; and 5) updated Local Actions and Approvals.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Taunton
James L. Mulcahey Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Compass Group Architecture, LLC
Designer: Dore & Whittier Architects, Inc.
The City of Taunton (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing James L. Mulcahey Elementary School with a new facility on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s preferred solution and alignment with the educational program; 2) the proposed building layout and interior circulation; 3) the types of instruction that will occur in the “Small Group” and “Title 1” rooms; 4) relabeling of spaces on the floor plans; 5) the proposed site layout and circulation; 6) the use of FM systems in classrooms; 7) delivery of science curriculum within the general classrooms; 8) incorporation of sinks in classrooms; 9) potential educational opportunities on the existing site; and, 10) the District’s option to participate in the Model School Program.
The FAS requested: 1) further clarification on the types of instruction that will occur in the “Small Group” and “Title 1” spaces; and, 2) further exploration of options to reconfigure the corridors.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Fall River
B.M.C. Durfee High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Leftfield, LLC
Designer: Ai3 Architects
The City of Fall River (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing B.M.C. Durfee High School with a new facility on the existing site while maintaining and renovating the existing high school athletic complex. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) details related to building orientation; 2) sheltered drop-off/pick-up area; 3) accessibility, maintenance, and utilization related to the courtyard; 4) class size policies; 5) staffing related to the Library/ Media Center; 6) the importance of grade-specific adjacencies; and 7) components of the estimated construction cost.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
City of Lowell
Lowell High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
Designer: Perkins Eastman Architects, DPC
The City of Lowell (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Lowell High School with a new facility on the Cawley site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the educational program and preferred solution; 2) the proposed swimming pool; 3) the City’s plans for the existing high school facilities following relocation to the new school; 4) community outreach regarding the proposed site; 5) the potential to limit paving in the immediate area around the building; 6) a covered drop-off/pick area for handicapped individuals; 7) the number and location of elevators; 8) the locations of robotics, CADD and maker spaces; 9) seating capacity within the auditorium, and the potential to include a variety of performance spaces rather than added auditorium capacity, such as black box theater; and 10) the level of development of the conceptual layouts.
The FAS requested: 1) that the District and Design team review and comment regarding the spaces and adjacencies in the proposed floor plan and site plan; 2) an updated Educational Program; 3) an updated Final Evaluation of Alternatives; 4) an updated Preferred Solution; and 5) an updated Local Actions and Approvals documentation.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the July 21, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Harvard
Hildreth Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: NV5 Global, Inc.
Designer: Arrowstreet, Inc.
The Town of Harvard (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Hildreth Elementary School with a new facility on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the educational program and its relation to the proposed building layout; 2) layout and parity of educational pods across grade levels and the location of lower grades in relation to entrances; 3) delivery of world language curriculum in a dedicated classroom versus general classrooms; 4) curriculum delivery for the proposed maker space; 5) inclusion of the Concord Area Special Education (CASE) Collaborative classroom; 6) physical education curriculum and recess; 7) accessibility for hearing impaired students 8) sinks in general classrooms; and, 9) distinction between administrative spaces and teacher planning spaces.
The FAS requested additional information regarding the further development of the conceptual layouts.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Tisbury
Tisbury School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Daedalus Projects, Inc.
Designer: Turowski 2 Architecture, Inc.
The Town of Tisbury (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Tisbury School on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) labeling of proposed Special Education and English Language Learners classrooms within the floor plans to better align with the educational plan; 2) opportunities for multi-lingual instruction in the general education classrooms, and the difference between the World Language classroom and a general education classroom; 3) teacher input related to the considerations made for the school’s educational plan and design; 4) district’s vision of the Technology Lab within the educational program, its adjacencies within the floor plans, and the potential for utilizing its square footage differently; 5) the well-thought-out educational plan, in particular the description of physical education and the notion of school grounds being left unfinished for the students to complete; 6) the idea of incorporating two means of egress in the two upper level science classrooms; 7) design of the entry, site circulation, and location of the parent pick up/drop off area; 8) incorporation of components to display the old/current building in the proposed design; 9) exploring opportunities that will allow community members to interact with students during the school day, while maintaining a secure but welcoming building entrance; 10) location and use of the mechanical room on the second floor; 11) orientation of the art room; 12) status of the Massachusetts Historical Commission approval; and 13) community outreach.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following District presented on the progress of its proposed project at the June 7, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
City of Worcester
South High Community School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Heery International
Designer: Lamoureux Pagano & Associates
The City of Worcester (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution Design to replace the existing South High Community School facility with a new building on the existing South High Community School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) organization of the Freshman Academy; 2) block scheduling; 3) number of proposed lunch seatings; 4) concerns regarding the location of physical education associated spaces relative to the location of life skills spaces; 5) teacher involvement in the design and planning of educational spaces; 6) integration of life skills spaces and students into the general community; 7) location of locker rooms and elevators, and the number of elevators; 8) number and use of temporary computer labs; 9) building massing, orientation to daylighting, relationship to the outdoors, and the flexibility of the spaces; 10) benefits associated with Advanced Placement course offerings; 11) interdisciplinary programming; and 12) orientation of art classrooms and their relationship to north side exposure.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following District presented on the progress of their proposed project at the May 24, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
City of Boston
Boston Arts Academy
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: PMA Consultants, LLC
Designer: Perkins Eastman
The City of Boston (the “City”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Boston Arts Academy on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) a review of the scope and budget to reduce ineligible costs within the schematic design phase of the proposed project; 2) vocational/technical program adjacencies including the potential to combine Ch. 74 Programs (Fashion; Design and Visual Communications) and associated spaces to reduce square footage; 3) the Boston Arts Academy’s special education teaching methodology and locations of the proposed classrooms; 4) plans to upgrade the school’s technology; 5) continued review of landscaping strategies pertaining to the sidewalk and working with the City to ensure student and public safety; 6) the location and adjacencies related to the auditorium on the first floor; and, 7) the potential for financial support from the School’s Pro Art Partners.
The FAS requested that local officials work with their OPM to confirm understanding of ineligible scope, the City’s estimated share of the project cost and the impact to the reimbursement rate.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the April 12, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Saugus
Saugus High School
Current Phase: Schematic Design
Owner’s Project Manager: PMA Construction Services
Designer: HMFH Architects, Inc.
The Town of Saugus (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an update to the District’s Proposed Project which replaces the existing Saugus High School with a new grades 6-12 middle/high school on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) updates to the floor and site plans since February 1, 2017; 2) shelter and handicapped access at the front entrance; 3) scheduling and integration of different grades in various floors of the building; 4) the importance of circulation; 5) flexibility of floors, pods, and breakout spaces; and 6) the potential for future expansion and its impact on grade organization.
MSBA staff is continuing to work with the District as they develop a robust schematic design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project.
Town of Clarksburg
Clarksburg School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: PCA360, LLC
Designer: Jones Whitsett Architects, Inc.
The Town of Clarksburg (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution for an addition and renovation project to the existing Clarksburg School. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the educational program and its relation to the proposed building layout; 2) addition of a Pre-Kindergarten classroom; 3) student access to the adjacent Town library; 4) advantages of the proposed gymnasium; 5) programming for self-contained Special Education classrooms and recommendation that they more closely resemble regular classrooms; 6) potential improvements in accessibility including an exterior and an interior ramp; 7) discussion around the District’s plan for swing space and prior local conversations regarding regionalization; and 8) use of a temporary stage for performances.
The FAS requested additional information regarding: 1) the educational program and 2) progress of the conceptual design.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the March 29, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
City of Everett
George Keverian School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Symmes Maini & McKee Associates, Inc.
Designer: Mount Vernon Group Architects, Inc.
The City of Everett (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented its overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution for a new facility on the Florence Street site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the clear and concise nature of the educational program; 2) the location and number of elevators in the proposed building; 3) the location of extended day programs; 4) logistics of the music program; 5) eligibility of the underground parking garage; 6) intended uses of the courtyard; 7) how the mass of the proposed building fits with other buildings in the neighborhood; 8) potential for sinks and FM sound assistance to be provided in all classrooms; 9) site selection and the District’s preparedness to complete associated requirements with Article 97 land use, if necessary; 10) recommendation for science labs to incorporate a connecting door to the adjacent classroom, as opposed to through the prep room; and, 11) recommendation for the resource rooms and the adjacent classroom to swap locations in some pods so that the SPED resource rooms are not located at the end of the hallway.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA Board of Directors.
Town of Middleborough
Middleborough High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Compass Project Management
Designer: Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc.
The Town of Middleborough (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented its overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing high school facility with a new Middleborough High School on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) planned use of FM sound assistance technology; 2) utilization and management of the proposed maker space; 3) location and grouping of Special Education classrooms; 4) benefits associated with Advanced Placement course offerings and interdisciplinary programming; 5) location and utilization of the proposed black box theater as it relates to the educational program; 6) consideration of adjacencies, particularly visual arts and performing arts spaces; 7) location and use of interior spaces such as the teacher planning and resource rooms; 8) the physical education schedule; 9) recommendation that science labs incorporate a connecting door to the adjacent classroom; 10) flexibility of science labs to accommodate potential future programming changes; and, 11) discussion around the Town’s maintenance practices and long-term capital investments
The FAS requested additional information regarding: the proposed placement of the clustered Special Education spaces, the proposed utilization of the black box theater and placement of potentially related spaces such as art and music classrooms and the maker-space; and consideration of improvements to the proposed planning areas that do not contain access to natural light.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the February 1, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Ipswich
Winthrop Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: PMA Consultants, LLC
Designer: Perkins Eastman/DPC
The Town of Ipswich (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to consolidate the existing Winthrop Elementary School and Doyon Elementary School in a new building on the existing Winthrop Elementary School site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the educational programing at the middle and high schools and its potential integration at the new elementary school; 2) the recommendation to add a covered pick up and drop off area; 3) flexibility of the proposed maker space; 4) the orientation of the building; 5) site and parking constraints; 6) communication efforts with abutting neighbors; 7) the District’s vision of a co-teaching model; and 8) noise levels in the classrooms which surround the outdoor learning area/courtyard spaces.
The FAS requested additional information regarding security access at all points of entry for students who will arrive to school early.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Saugus
Saugus High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: PMA Consultants, LLC
Designer: HMFH Architects
The Town of Saugus (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Saugus High School with a new grades 6-12 middle/high school on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the MSBA’s Science Lab Initiative; 2) the District’s educational program; 3) the suggestion to incorporate two means of egress out of each science lab; 4) the benefits of providing professional development for staff; 5) the function of the project areas, and how to incorporate intention with how the spaces are used and scheduled; 6) building security; 7) the project’s proposed layout, lack of light, and outdoor views from the common spaces; 8) the importance of creating an inviting environment and caution against comprising essential design considerations; and, 9) community outreach.
The FAS requested additional information regarding the District’s educational plan and floor plan as it approaches the Schematic Design phase of the proposed project.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
The following Districts presented on the progress of their proposed projects at the January 18, 2017 Massachusetts School Building Authority (the “MSBA”) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (the “FAS”) Meeting:
Town of Braintree
East Middle School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Hill International, Inc.
Designer: Miller Dyer Spears, Inc.
The Town of Braintree (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution for an addition and renovation project at the East Middle School. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the size and organization of classrooms; 2) the location, layout and means of egress for science classrooms; 3) the possibility of sinks in lower grades’ project and science classrooms; 4) maintenance of the courtyard; 5) professional development for teachers; and, 6) phasing of the project.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Cape Cod Regional School District
Cape Cod Regional Vocational Technical High School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Colliers International
Designer: Drummey Rosane Anderson, Inc.
The Cape Cod Regional School District (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Cape Cod Regional Technical High School on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the educational plan as it relates to partnering with the Cape Cod Collaborative; 2) the educational plan as it relates to incorporating the “maker spaces” within the general education curriculum; 3) flexibility of design for “maker spaces”, auto collision classrooms, and life sciences classrooms; 4) professional development opportunities for faculty using trapezoidal classrooms; and 5) costs associated with addition/renovation options.
The FAS requested additional information regarding: 1) the District’s current actions and future plans related to partnering with the Cape Cod Collaborative; 2) costs associated with an addition/renovation versus new construction; and 3) the District’s reasoning for the proposed separation of the HVAC and Plumbing Career Technical Education programming spaces, which could inhibit sharing of equipment and resources.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Lexington
Maria Hastings Elementary School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Dore and Whittier Management Partners, LLC
Designer: DiNisco Design Partnership, Ltd.
The Town of Lexington (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to replace the existing Maria Hastings Elementary School on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) use of the roof area on the third floor; 2) the longevity and maintenance of greenhouses; 3) the orientation of the building as it relates to daylight; 4) acoustics in the building; 5) front access to the building; 6) the location of specialty spaces including the cafeteria, media center and administration spaces; 7) distribution of Special Education and English Language Learners spaces; and 8) wetland and conservation areas on the site.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
Town of Westport
Westport Middle School
Current Phase: Feasibility Study
Owner’s Project Manager: Daedalus Projects, Inc.
Designer: Jonathan Levi Architects
The Town of Westport (the “District”), the Owner’s Project Manager, and design team presented an overview of the options studied during the Feasibility Study and the District’s preferred solution to proceed into Schematic Design to replace the existing Westport Middle School with a new District-wide grades 5-12 middle/high school on the existing site. The FAS, MSBA staff, and the District discussed: 1) the District’s preferred solution and alignment with the educational program; 2) classroom locations and adjacencies; 3) the function of the SPED spaces throughout the building; 4) the location of and access to the elevator; 5) the location of the kitchen; and 6) hazardous materials and the District’s remediation plan.
The FAS requested additional information regarding the SPED spaces throughout the building.
MSBA staff is currently working with the District to reach a mutually agreeable solution to recommend to the MSBA’s Board of Directors.
