NRSSBC Town Meeting October 3, 2011

North Reading Secondary School Building Committee www.nrssbc.org PROJECT UPDATE

www.nrssbc.org The Secondary School Building Committee (SSBC) reconvened in February 2005 to address the changing needs of the HS & MS. The SSBC is comprised of 21 members with Chuck Carucci as the Committee Chair. SSBC : Secondary School Building Committee

Brief History www.nrssbc.org
High School built 1955…56 yrs old with renovations done 1989
Middle School built 1963…48 yrs old
School Buildings operating over capacity
H.S. currently has 8 Modulars
M.S. currently has 10 Modulars
Programmatic needs/demands continue to increase with no room to hold them

Schools fail to meet State space guidelines
HS currently has 2 Science labs, should have 4 based on student population
No Foreign Language labs
Visual Art is taught in old Auto shop garage
Health Ed. is taught in old Auto shop garage on folding tables.
HS has reached its max in electrical capacity

Athletic/wellness facilities/space lacking substantially ( 65% of students participate in school sports)
School Buildings are outdated, "tired”, inefficient and costly to operate & maintain
Most buildings’ systems are past useful life
Multiple code & accessibility violations exist

www.nrssbc.org MSBA & SSBC Partnership Process (Time Line)
Submitted Statement of Interest (SOI) to MSBA
MSBA selected SOI (15-20 from 225+ submissions)
Determined cost & Town approved FS/SD Stage
Hired OPM & Architecture Firm
OPM & Architecture Firm worked together to finalize the Feasibility Study

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Submitted Feasibility Study showing options to MSBA of possible new school that address needs of school space and program needs while being cost efficient
MSBA & SSBC approved the best option
Schematic Design of the Preferred option is developed (October - December 2011)
Keep Town updated with progression of Schematic Design
MSBA & SSBC Partnership Process (Time Line)

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Finished Schematic Design is submitted to MSBA for approval (December 2011)
MSBA’s approves Schematic Design (January 2012)
Town has 120 Days to Approve the Project
Special Town Meeting and Town Vote
(late January – February 2012)
MSBA & SSBC Partnership Process (Time Line)

www.nrssbc.org MSBA & SSBC Partnership Process
MSBA & SSBC approves the best option which addressed both the needs of schools space and program needs while being cost efficient.
A new High School/Middle School with combined core facilities (Cafeteria, Media/Library, Gymnasium and Auditorium)

This is Our MSBA Approved Project A new Integrated High School/Middle School with combined core facilities (Cafeteria, Media/Library, Gymnasium and Auditorium) Combined Core New Combined Core

This is Our MSBA Approved Project

Combined Core Facility MS Locker Room HS Locker Room MS Cafe HS Cafe Auditorium Kitchen Prep

Our Approved Project

www.nrssbc.org This is Our MSBA Approved Project Preliminary Cost Project size: 269,592 sf Renovated Space : 81,989 sf New Construction: 187,603 sf Site work, demo, Haz. Mat. : $12,027,558 Estimated Total Construction Cost : $80,135,081 Estimated Project Cost : $96,179,081 Numbers from MSBA Website : www.massschoolbuildings.org September 28,2011 Board Meeting Information

Pros for supporting this Project:
The spatial and programmatic needs of both HS & MS are met taking them into the 21 st century learning in a cost efficient way;
21 st Century Skills
Project Based Learning
Small Learning Communities
Information, Media, and Technology Skills
Community Connections
Global Connections
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Reflects the academic excellence of North Reading.
Addresses the “tired” buildings, non-compliances and inefficient heating systems, providing better Indoor Air Quality.
Provides much needed Athletic/Wellness facilities currently lacking.
Improves street presence and appearance to Town from current High School.
Increases the value of homes.
Pros for supporting this Project: www.nrssbc.org

Pros for supporting this Project:
Provides improved access and site circulation to building and athletic facilities while reducing impact on neighborhood streets and abutters
Construction phasing will not require temporary facilities or relocation of students off site
Separate student / teacher parking from visitor parking and bus / parent drop off
Most importantly – of the reimbursable portion the State pays 50 to 52%
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www.nrssbc.org Failure to pass Project :
Capital improvements to the HS & MS needed immediately will cost $10 million.
These improvements do not address:
the overcrowding, under spaced classrooms,
lack of Science labs, the removal of asbestos replacing of rubber roofs to both the HS & MS or the HS foyer and courtyard.

www.nrssbc.org Failure to pass Project:
These improvement do not address the limited life-time of the 18 modular units currently being used and in their 7 th plus year.
Tax increase still happens – no increase to home values
Most importantly, little to no State Reimbursement!!

www.nrssbc.org Keep North Reading Proud Vote YES for Schools!

Future Informational Forums North Reading School Committee Meetings at Schools: October 24 Batchelder School November 21 Little School December 5 North Reading Middle School December 19 Hood School January 9 North Reading High School www.nrssbc.org

NRSSBC Town Meeting October 3, 2011

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