Based upon the completed Feasibility Study and the steps outlined in Module 3, the District and its team, in collaboration with the MSBA, develop a robust schematic design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project.
Overview
The MSBA generates a Project Scope and Budget Agreement that documents the project scope, budget, schedule and MSBA financial participation to forward to the MSBA Board of Directors for their consideration. Approval by the MSBA Board of Directors is required for all projects in order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Scope and Budget Agreement and a Project Funding Agreement with the District. Refer to Module – 5 for additional information.
Recent News
At the October 28, 2026 Board Meeting:
- Two districts were recommended for Project Scope and Budget:
- Leicester, Leicester High School
- Swansea, Joseph Case Jr. High School
- Based on the most recent data and schedules provided to the MSBA by districts, six districts will appear before the Board for Project Scope and Budget Agreement authorizations at the December 2026 and February 2027 Board meetings.
- Chelmsford, Col. Moses Parker Middle School
- Manchester-Essex RSD, Essex Elementary School
- South Hadley, Mosier Elementary School
- Brockton, Brockton High School
- New Bedford, Charles S. Ashley Elementary School
- Northborough, Marguerite E. Peaselee Elementary School
Important Documents and Links
- Schematic Design Guidelines
- MSBA Space Summary Templates
- DESE Template Cover Letter
- Special Education Adjacency Table Template
- Total Project Budget Template
- Sources of Other Funding (Pre-Closeout)
- Schematic Design Submittal Notification Template
- Local Actions and Approval Certification Template Reports
- Module 4 Completion Checklist
- Submittal Dates for Board Meetings
- Project Advisory 81
- Project Advisory 88
- State Site Permit Tracking Worksheet (refer to Project Advisory 88)
