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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 School Buildings are outdated & “tired”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!