Town Meeting Presentation June 7, 2010

North Reading Secondary School Building Committee PROJECT UPDATE

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.

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

MSBA MANDATORY STEPS
Submit Statement of Interest (SOI) to MSBA
MSBA selection to move into next stage (15-20 from 225+ project submissions)
Determine cost of FS/SD Stage
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

Brief History
High School built 1957…53 yrs old
Middle School built 1963…47 yrs old
1957 …IT WAS A GOOD YEAR

Buildings served us well
Now at a point where condition & age
must be addressed

SSBC in 2006: Architects & Engineers inspect existing buildings & review Facility & Educational needs of School Buildings
2 0 0 6

What did they find out?
School Buildings operating over capacity
Modular Classrooms/Cafe
Original H.S. Design
560 Students
Current H.S. Enrollment
732 Students

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

2. School Buildings are outdated & “tired” Current Auditorium Modern Auditorium

3. Most buildings’ systems past useful life Current Boiler Unit Modern Boiler Unit

4. Multiple code & accessibility violations exist

5. Schools fail to meet State space guidelines Existing High School Classroom at 576 sf State Guideline for Typical Classroom at 900 sf

Brief History 6. The buildings are overcrowded and in need of additional space Modern Media Center Current Library

Brief History 7. School facilities cannot accommodate the educational curriculum Outdated Home Economics Classroom Modern Media Studio

Brief History 8. The buildings are inefficient and costly to operate and maintain Old Inefficient Heating System Green Sustainable Design Concepts

The Old Process: Town hires Architect for Study & Design on project Town desires & then requests State for reimbursement.
MSBA Process

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

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?

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?

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 Million
Southbridge MS/HS $900,000
Sutton MS/HS $610,000

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)

What $1 Million Covers:
Retains Architects, Engineers & Consultants
Required by MSBA
Feasibility Study includes:
Existing Conditions
Space & Program Requirements
Site Options & Alternatives
Preliminary Costs & Materials
Options Development
Design Team $800,000 (est)

Schematic Design will provide:
Refinement of Preferred Option
Finalization of Educational Specifications
Site Plan Development & Geotechnical Investigation
Initial Cost Estimates
Preliminary Project Imagery
What $1 Million Covers: Design Team (Continued)

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

MSBA approves Project Summer 2011
Town has 120 days to approve project funding
YES NO Project Completed Fall 2013 Project goes to the bottom of MSBA List = Project 226 Here is our Timeline:

North Reading has a History of Educational Excellence that can & should be continued Why Should We Proceed?

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?

Facilities problems will continue to worsen Why Should We Proceed?

Operations & Maint Costs will continue to increase Why Should We Proceed?

Good market for new construction Why Should We Proceed?

Investment in Education is Investment in Your Property Values Why Should We Proceed?

“ 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?

The Students of North Reading
Today and Tomorrow
Are Counting on Your Support
The Time Is Now!

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