Module 3

Feasibility Study

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INTRODUCTION

Module 3 – Feasibility Study:

If the District has completed all tasks defined in Module 1 – Eligibility Period and Module
2 – Forming the Project Team, the District may now proceed with the Feasibility Study
as outlined in this Module. Module 3 – Feasibility Study is one of eight MSBA modules
intended to provide a guide to the procedures and approvals needed to work
collaboratively with the MSBA. (The Program Overview and listing of eight modules is
provided in Appendix 3A for reference.)

Welcome to Module 3 – Feasibility Study

During the Feasibility Study, the District and its team collaborate with the MSBA to
generate an initial space summary based on the District’s educational program,
document existing conditions, establish design parameters, develop and evaluate
preliminary and final alternatives, and recommend the most cost effective and
educationally appropriate solution to the MSBA Board of Directors. The MSBA Board of
Directors must approve the preferred solution for a project before the preferred solution
may advance into schematic design. See this Module for additional detail.

Module 3 has been provided as a general guide for Districts and their teams to plan their
work in a collaborative effort in accordance with the MSBA’s procedures and
requirements. This Module is not intended to replace and/or supersede the services
required by the OPM and/or Designer contracts. The Designer and OPM each shall be
solely responsible for performing the services required by its contract with the District,
respectively, and nothing in this Module shall be construed as relieving the Designer or
OPM from its duties and responsibilities.

Feasibility Study Participants should include, at a minimum, the following:

• The School Building Committee, as submitted by the District and approved

by the MSBA in its School Building Committee Approval form, as well as elected
officials and other District representatives, as deemed necessary by the District
to show the educational and financial support of the city/town/regional school
district for the preferred solution.

• The Owner’s Project Manager, (“OPM”) as submitted by the District and

approved by the MSBA in accordance with MSBA regulations and policies.

• The Designer as selected locally by the District and approved by the MSBA for
projects estimated to cost less than $5 million or as selected through the MSBA’s
Designer Selection Panel for projects estimated to cost more than $5 million.

• The MSBA, through the assigned MSBA Project Manager and Project
Coordinator.

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Feasibility Study Submittal Procedures

All documents and materials submitted to the MSBA during the course of the Feasibility
Study must be transmitted by the Owner’s Project Manager (“OPM”). The OPM is
required to compile and coordinate all submittals prior to delivery to the MSBA. This
includes those items required to be provided by the OPM, as well as those of the
Designer and the District.

For each submittal to the MSBA, the Designer and District must submit the required
materials to the OPM. The OPM shall compile the submittal with the items indicated in
the Designer and OPM Contracts, confirm that the District’s School Building Committee
has officially approved the submittal and verify its completeness and conformity to MSBA
requirements. The OPM shall then forward this submittal to the assigned MSBA Project
coordinator under a separate cover letter signed by the OPM, including a certification
from the OPM that the OPM has reviewed and coordinated the materials, and the
submittal is complete, and a confirmation that the District has approved the materials
for submission to the MSBA, in accordance with the OPM Contract which requires the
OPM to assist the Owner in the preparation of all information, material, documentation
and reports that may be required or requested by the Authority.

Preliminary Design Program – Submit one (1) binder with a hard-copy of materials
including one (1) electronic file in PDF format.

Preferred Schematic Report – Submit one (1) binder of materials per this Module
including conceptual floor plans not exceeding 18” x 24”, and one (1) electronic file in
PDF format.

Incomplete submittals or submittals not reviewed by the OPM will not be accepted.
Partial submittals will not be accepted without prior approval by the MSBA.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

3.0 Feasibility Study ............................................................................ 4

3.1 Preliminary Design Program .......................................................... 4

3.1.1 Introduction
3.1.2 Educational Program
3.1.3 Initial Space Summary
3.1.4 Evaluation of Existing Conditions
3.1.5 Site Development Requirements
3.1.6 Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives
3.1.7 Local Actions and Approvals

3.2 MSBA Review of Preliminary Design Program ............................. 11

3.3 Preferred Schematic Report ........................................................ 12

3.3.1 Introduction
3.3.2 Evaluation of Existing Conditions
3.3.3 Final Evaluation of Alternatives
3.3.4 Preferred Solution
3.3.5 Local Actions and Approvals

3.4 Approval to Proceed into Schematic Design ................................ 19

3.4.1 MSBA Staff Review

3.4.2 Facilities Assessment Subcommittee Review

3.4.3 MSBA Board Approval .................................................................. 19

APPENDICES

3A. Module 3 Program Overview

3B. Module 3 Sample Project Schedule

3C. Module 3 Space Summary Templates

3D. Module 3 Local Actions and Approvals Certification Template

3E. Module 3 Budget Statement for Preferred Solution

3F. Module 3 Feasibility Study Checklist

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3.0 Feasibility Study

After all tasks defined in Module 1 – Eligibility Period and Module 2 – Forming the Team
have been completed by the District and acknowledged by the MSBA, a District may
proceed with the Feasibility Study. Please remember that an invitation from the MSBA’s
Board of Directors to collaborate on a Feasibility Study is not approval of a project. The
purpose of the Feasibility Study is for the District, its Owner’s Project Manager (“OPM”)
(for projects with estimated construction costs in excess of $1.5 million), its Designer,
and the MSBA to explore potential solutions that meet the requirements of the District’s
Educational Program, and to determine the most cost effective and educationally
appropriate solution to recommend to the MSBA Board of Directors for its consideration
and approval to proceed into schematic design. Moving forward in the MSBA’s process
requires collaboration with the MSBA, and communities that “get ahead” of the MSBA
without MSBA approval will not be eligible for grant funding. To qualify for any funding
from the MSBA, local communities must follow the MSBA’s statute and regulations,
which require MSBA collaboration and approval at each step of the process.

Due to the variety and nature of proposed appropriate solutions (e.g., non-construction
alternatives such as redistricting, grade reconfigurations, repairs to a single building
system, renovations to the entire facility, an addition, or a new school ), each Feasibility
Study will vary slightly as to the specific requirements, scope, cost and schedule. The
particular requirements, scope, cost and schedule of a Feasibility Study will be outlined
in the Feasibility Study Agreement between the District and the MSBA. The requirements
may be based on many factors including the MSBA’s review and evaluation of any
previous studies as well as any meetings and discussions between the District and the
MSBA.

In order to ascertain MSBA input and approval throughout the Feasibility Study process,
the District is required to secure MSBA concurrence and/or approval of each of the
following study reports before finalizing and submitting the next report:

• Preliminary Design Program

• Preferred Schematic Report

The OPM shall prepare and provide a work plan to the Owner and Authority within
twenty-one (21) days of Design Contract execution.

3.1 Preliminary Design Program

The purpose of the Preliminary Design Program is to define the programmatic,

functional, spatial, and environmental requirements of the educational facility necessary
to meet the District’s educational program, and perform the review and investigation
required to clearly define the existing building deficiencies. Based upon a review of the
District’s educational program, the Designer will identify and prepare in written and
graphic form for review, clarification, and agreement regarding the educational goals
and programmatic space needs for the subject school. The space needs along with an
evaluation of existing conditions and site development requirements will form the basis
of the Designer’s recommendation for an evaluation of alternatives upon which the most
educationally appropriate and cost effective solution may be recommended.
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The Preliminary Design Program shall be provided in the form of a binder with the
following clearly labeled tabs:

• Table of Contents
• Introduction
• Educational Program
• Initial Space Summary
• Evaluation of Existing Conditions
• Site Development Requirements
• Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives
• Local Actions and Approval Certification
• Appendices

3.1.1 Introduction

The Introduction shall present a brief overview of the reason for the Feasibility Study, a
list of all project participants, an outline of key data that informs the basis of the Study,
and a summary of the process undertaken to examine, analyze, and conclude upon the
findings of this Preliminary Design Program. The following shall be included:

• A brief summary of the facility deficiencies identified by the District in the

Statement of Interest (SOI) at the time when the SOI was submitted. Include a
copy of the most recent associated SOI in the Appendix of the submittal;
• The date of the invitation from the MSBA Board of Directors to conduct a
Feasibility Study. Include a copy of the MSBA Board Action letter in the Appendix
of the submittal;
• The agreed-upon design enrollment. (If the enrollment certification included
multiple enrollments, then include the conditions associated with each
enrollment). Include a copy of the executed study or design enrollment
certification, as applicable, in the Appendix of the submittal;
• A brief narrative summary of the Capital Budget Statement indicating local
available funding capacity, other ongoing and planned municipal projects,
estimated budgets, and the target budget for the proposed project; The overall
goal of the Capital Budget Statement is to document the total change in
operational costs that the District expects as a result of the proposed project.
• A project directory with contact information for representatives of all District
stakeholders (e.g., Mayor/Board of Selectmen, Superintendent, School Building
Committee, School Committee, Local officials, and others involved in the
project), Designer (point of contact and key support staff and sub-consultants)
and OPM (and key support staff);
• Updated project schedule, including: 1) projected MSBA Board of Directors
meeting for approval to proceed into Schematic Design, 2) projected MSBA
Board of Directors meeting for approval of Project Scope and Budget Agreement,
and 3) projected Town/City Vote for Project Scope and Budget Agreement.
Identify any variances from the schedule outlined in the District’s Feasibility
Study Agreement with the MSBA. The Board of Directors meeting deadlines for
submissions schedule is posted on the MSBA website and should be consulted

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when developing the project schedule. A sample Project Schedule that includes
major project milestones has been provided for reference in Appendix 3B.

3.1.2 Educational Program

The District will work with the Designer to document the existing educational program
offered by the District and to define the proposed educational activities. The Preliminary
Design Program must include documentation of the District’s existing educational
program, and new or expanded educational specifications if applicable. While developing
the Educational Program, the District and the Designer should review the Educational
Profile Questionnaire that was completed by the District during Eligibility Period. The
Preliminary Design Program must include the process of collaboration, outcomes, and
documentation of support among the stakeholders.

The Educational Program shall include a statement of the teaching philosophy and
methods; a thorough, in-depth explanation of the District’s curriculum goals; and,
objectives of the program elements associated with the subject facility. Through the use
of narratives, figures, and charts, the Educational Program shall describe and include,
but not necessarily be limited to, the following as it relates to the current program,
facility needs and proposed design features:

• Grade and school configuration policies;

• Class size policies;
• School scheduling method;
• Teaching methodology and structure (e.g., academies, departments, houses,
teams, etc.);
• Teacher planning and room assignment policies;
• Pre-kindergarten (SPED only, tuition programs, locations, full day, half day, if
applicable);
• Kindergarten (full day, half day, locations, if applicable);
• Lunch programs (number of servings, district kitchen, full service kitchens,
warming kitchens, etc.);
• Technology instruction policies and program requirements (labs, in-classroom,
media center, required infrastructure, etc.);
• Art programs (in-classroom, specialized area);
• Music/Performing Arts programs (in-classroom, specialized area);
• Physical Education programs;
• Special Education programs (in-house, collaborative, facility restrictions);
• Vocational Education programs;
• Transportation policies;
• Functional and spatial relationships;
• Key programmatic adjacencies; and
• Security and visual access requirements.

3.1.3 Initial Space Summary

Based upon the District’s Educational Program as described above and the agreed-upon
enrollment, the District, working with its Designer, must complete the Initial Space
Summary to identify the educational spaces the District believes are needed to deliver its
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educational program. Once agreed upon by the MSBA, this Initial Space Summary will
help inform the development of alternatives to be studied, upon which the most
educationally appropriate and cost effective solution may be recommended.

The Initial Space Summary must be based on the agreed-upon design enrollment,
supported by the District’s Educational Program and must include the following:
• An itemization of each existing educational space;
• The total gross square footage of the existing facility;
• An itemization of each proposed educational space; and
• A total gross square footage for the proposed renovated/added-to/new facility.

MSBA regulations, 963 CMR 2.00, establish allowable gross square footage per student
for different types of school facilities of varying scale. To assist Districts and their design
teams in developing proposed Initial Space Summaries, the MSBA has created space
summary templates (in Excel format), one each for elementary, K-8, middle, and high
schools. Each template includes three separate columns as follows:
• The first column documents existing conditions;
• The second column documents proposed spaces subdivided by existing spaces
proposed to remain, new spaces, and total; and
• The third column is the MSBA’s guidelines. Other than inserting the agreed upon
enrollment at the bottom, this column is not to be altered.

Refer to Appendix 3C Space Summary Templates for additional information.

As an attachment to the Initial Space Summary, Districts must provide scaled floor plans
of the existing facility and narrative descriptions of the reasons for any variance between
the District’s proposed program/educational spaces and the MSBA guidelines for each
category of spaces. Districts and their teams should consider the following when
completing the Initial Space Summary:
• The initial space summary does not have to differentiate between existing spaces
to remain and new spaces when generating the proposed program;
• The values for allowable spaces within the MSBA Guidelines column must not be
adjusted as this will prevent a clear understanding of how the proposed program
compares to the guidelines and potential limitations on MSBA participation. If this
column is adjusted or edited, the proposed Initial Space Summary will be
returned, without MSBA review comments, for correction and resubmission;
• The spreadsheet may be expanded by adding rows within the appropriate
category to include entries for existing programs and spaces as needed to
accurately describe existing educational spaces;
• Categories of space or room type not included in the initial space summary
template (e.g., ROTC, computer lab, etc.) should be listed under the “Other”
category; and
• If the MSBA and the District agree that more than one design enrollment is to be
considered (i.e., proposed grade reconfigurations or redistricting) as part of the
Feasibility Study, a separate Initial Space Summary must be generated for each
potential enrollment.

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3.1.4 Evaluation of Existing Conditions

The Designer will analyze existing conditions of all buildings that comprise the school,
site, and environment. The Designer will assemble sufficient information on the
problems and opportunities with the existing school building(s) and site, so that any
major implications for future requirements and design can be accurately judged. This
information is required to be of a level sufficient enough to assist in the development of
the preliminary alternatives to be evaluated and must include, at a minimum, an outline
of the potential scope, budget, and schedule impacts. The information should include
the following:

• Determination that the District has legal title to the property, or alternatively, the
required actions necessary to obtain clear title or to control, in accordance with
the provisions of 963 CMR 2.05(1), and operate the Assisted Facility and Project
Site for the useful life of the Assisted Facility;
• Determination that the property is available for development;
• Determination of any historic registrations and/or potential local and/or state
interest/requirements regarding historic preservation or infill construction within
a historic district and the associated potential impact on scope and time;
• Determination of any development restrictions that may apply;
• Initial Evaluation of building code compliance for the existing facility;
• Initial Evaluation of Architectural Access Board Rules and Regulations and their
application to a potential project;
• Preliminary Evaluation of significant structural, environmental, geotechnical or
other physical conditions that may impact the cost and evaluation of alternatives;
• Determination for need and schedule for soils exploration and geotechnical
evaluation;
• Environmental site assessments consisting of, at a minimum, a Phase I: Initial
Site Investigation conforming to 310 CMR 40.00, et seq. performed by a licensed
site professional. (Results of the Phase I investigation may require additional
environmental testing); and
• Assessment of the school for the presence of any hazardous materials including,
but not necessarily limited to, lead, lead paint, PCBs, mercury, radon, mold and
asbestos. Destructive testing may be required where hazardous materials
potentially exist behind and within existing construction.

The District will furnish the Designer with all available studies, drawings, surveys,
photographs and subsoil exploration reports of the proposed project's existing buildings
(if any) and the site or sites.

The Designer shall include in the Preliminary Design Program Report a clear, written
statement of the methods and assumptions of, and limitations on the accuracy of, any
information provided. The Designer shall recommend during the course of the Feasibility
Study what further investigatory work should be carried out prior to recommending an
option as the Preferred Solution and what work should be carried out prior to submittal
of the Schematic Design.

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3.1.5 Site Development Requirements

In narrative form, the Designer shall describe in general terms project requirements
related to site development to be considered during the preliminary and final evaluation
of alternatives and submit an existing site plan(s) including, but not limited to:
• Structures and fences;
• Site access and circulation;
• Parking and paving;
• Code requirements;
• Zoning setbacks and limitations;
• Accessibility requirements;
• Easements;
• Wetlands and/or flood restrictions;
• Emergency vehicle access;
• Safety and security requirements;
• Utilities;
• Athletic fields and outdoor educational spaces; and
• Site orientation and other location considerations and issues.

3.1.6 Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives

Based upon the Educational Program, Initial Space Summary, evaluation of existing
conditions, and site development requirements, the District, working with its Designer,
shall perform a preliminary evaluation of alternatives. To ensure that the Feasibility
Study determines the most cost effective and educationally appropriate solution that can
be supported by the community and the MSBA Board of Directors, it is imperative that
the preliminary evaluation of alternatives is sufficiently comprehensive in scope to
initially consider all possible solutions. Each alternative should satisfy significant
components of the Educational Program, Standards, Policies and Guidelines of the MSBA
to the extent feasible, unless specifically authorized in writing by the MSBA.

The Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives should include at least the following:

• Analysis of school district student school assignment practices and available

space in other schools in the district;
• Tuition agreements with adjacent school districts (per MGL c.70B §8);
• Rental or acquisition of existing buildings that could be made available for school
use (per MGL c.70B §8);
• Code Upgrade Option that includes repair of systems and/or scope required for
purposes of code compliance; with no modification of existing spaces or their
function (Please note that the MSBA would support a Code Upgrade Option that
fulfilled the significant components identified by the district in its Statement of
Interest and was reported to support delivery of the district’s educational
program);
• Renovation(s) and/or addition(s) of varying degrees to the existing building(s); and
• Construction of new building and the evaluation of potential locations.

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The Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives shall include for each alternative: a

description of the alternative; an examination of the degree to which the alternative
fulfills and does not fulfill the stated Educational Program requirements; a description of
the variation in spaces identified in the Initial Space Summary; how it addresses site and
facility goals and objectives; an assessment of the impact of construction phasing; and
estimated preliminary construction and project costs. The level of detail provided for
each alternative and the associated conceptual cost estimates must be suitable for a
comparative cost analyses for the various alternatives.

The results of the Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives shall be presented in narratives,

figures, and tables to clearly demonstrate to the District and the MSBA the evaluation
criteria (e.g., existing space issues, the educational program, site requirements, etc.),
how each alternative did or did not address the criteria, the advantages and
disadvantages of each alternative, and the comparative cost analyses.

The Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives shall conclude with a list of at least three
distinct alternatives (including at least one renovation and/or addition option that
maximizes use of the existing facility) that are recommended for further development
and evaluation during the Final Evaluation of Alternatives. Alternatives shall retain the
same title and designation between PDP, PSR, and SD submittal, therefore maintaining
clarity in the documentation.

If the Preliminary Design Program does not include conceptual cost estimates or a list of
at least three district alternatives that are being recommended for further development
the MSBA will consider the submittal incomplete and will withhold MSBA review
comments until submitted.

3.1.7 Local Actions and Approvals

The Preliminary Design Program, as with other submittals to the MSBA, must be
reviewed and approved locally for submittal to the MSBA, in accordance with the state
open meeting law and any other local requirements. Public participation and local
approval procedures and practices may vary by community and by project. Districts are
encouraged to consult with their local counsel to ensure that all applicable requirements
are satisfied. The District must document local approval of the Preliminary Design
Program and its submittal to the MSBA. The MSBA requires Districts to provide a
certified copy of Minutes of the School Building Committee (“SBC”) meeting(s) where
the Feasibility Study related submittals were approved for submittal to the MSBA. The
Minutes must include the specific language of the vote and the results of the vote,
stating the number of SBC members who voted in favor of submittal to the MSBA, the
number opposed, and the number of abstentions, if any.

The District also must list the relevant SBC meeting dates; provide copies of the
agendas of such meetings; briefly describe the materials presented, if applicable; list the
names and affiliations of specific stakeholders in attendance (e.g., representatives of the
local historic commission, school committee members beyond those in the SBC, local
community group representatives, etc.); and, list what materials are available for public
review and where those materials may be viewed. The MSBA also requires Districts to

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provide similar information for public meetings and presentations conducted in

connection with the proposed project, in addition to SBC meetings.

Refer to Appendix 3D Local Actions and Approvals Certification Template for additional
information. A signed Local Actions and Approvals Certification on District letterhead is
required for MSBA staff to provide review comments regarding the District’s Preliminary
Design Program or to consider inviting the District to present its proposed project to the
MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee.

3.2 MSBA Review of Preliminary Design Program

After a District has submitted a complete Preliminary Design Program that meets the
requirements set forth above, the MSBA will review the Program to determine if it
concurs with the Initial Space Summary, the preliminary evaluation of alternatives and if
it accepts the District’s recommendation of proposed preliminary alternatives to be
further studied as part of the Final Evaluation of Alternatives.
Initial Space Summary:
The MSBA will provide a written response that: provides the MSBA’s evaluation of the
extent to which the initial space summary conforms to the MSBA guidelines and
regulations; states the approval status of the proposed initial space summary; and, if
applicable, lists the specific conditions that the MSBA will be monitoring as the
Statement of Interest moves forward in the grant process.
The MSBA is committed to working with Districts to determine the most cost effective
and educationally appropriate solution to meet their specific needs. To this end, the
MSBA is willing to work with a District to better understand its Educational Program and
any unique needs the District may have. As part of the Preliminary Design Program, the
District should supply a sufficient description and substantiation of the educational
program needs in order for the MSBA to consider variations to MSBA guidelines that are
reasonable, required to deliver the educational curriculum and are likely to be financially
supported by the community. To bolster the likelihood of success, foster a clear
understanding of the MSBA’s willingness to financially participate and define the
conditions upon which alternatives will be developed, it is essential that the MSBA and
the District reach agreement on the initial space summary. Therefore, MSBA approval of
the initial space summary, or potentially a conditional approval, is required for the MSBA
to continue working with the District on the Preferred Schematic Report. The MSBA may
issue a conditional approval of the initial space summary solely for the purposes of
evaluating the preliminary and final alternatives. The final approval of the space
summary and the agreed upon square footages will be determined upon submission of
the Preferred Schematic Report.
Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives:
The MSBA will review the District’s Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives to determine if
it is sufficiently comprehensive in scope to initially consider all appropriate solutions that
could be supported by the community and the MSBA Board of Directors for a continued,
more comprehensive, investigation during the Final Evaluation of Alternatives in the
Preferred Schematic Report. The District and the MSBA must agree that the Preliminary
Evaluation of Alternatives is sufficiently comprehensive and represents a scope of work
that is mutually agreeable to both the MSBA and the District to continue working on the
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Preferred Schematic Report. The MSBA review of the Preliminary Evaluation of

Alternatives may or may not result in consideration of additional and/or refined
alternatives.
Once the MSBA has accepted the Preliminary Design Program, the District and its
Designer should proceed with the final evaluation of the proposed alternatives.

3.3 Preferred Schematic Report

The purpose of the Preferred Schematic Report is tosummarize the process and
conclusions of the Preliminary and Final Evaluation of Alternatives and substantiate and
document the District’s selection and recommendation of a preferred solution. The
Report should address all concerns and questions raised by the MSBA during its review
of the Preliminary Design Program and clearly identify any changes incorporated by the
District based on further evaluations and considerations.

The District, through its OPM, must submit the Preferred Schematic Report by the
deadline established by the MSBA for a proposed Board action. This schedule is posted
on the MSBA website and should have been incorporated as part of the updated
schedule required in part 3.1.1 of the Preliminary Design Program.

The Preferred Schematic Report shall be provided in the form of a binder with the
following clearly labeled tabs:

• Table of Contents;
• Introduction;
• Evaluation of Existing Conditions;
• Final Evaluation of Alternatives;
• Preferred Solution; and
• Local Actions and Approval Certification

The Preferred Schematic Report shall also be provided as an electronic file in PDF
format. Conceptual Floor Plans and Existing Conditions Plans may be provided in half-
sized (18” x 24”) drawings for legibility when necessary.

3.3.1 Introduction

The Introduction shall summarize the process and conclusions of this Preferred
Schematic Report and shall include:

• Overview of the process undertaken since submittal of the Preliminary Design

Program that concludes with submittal of the Preferred Schematic Report,
including any new information and changes to previously submitted information;
• Summary of updated project schedule including: 1) projected MSBA Board of
Directors Meeting for approval of Project Scope and Budget Agreement, 2)
projected Town/City vote for Project Scope and Budget Agreement, 3)
anticipated start of construction, and 4) target move in date;
• Summary of the final evaluation of existing conditions;
• Summary of the final evaluation of alternatives;

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• Summary of the District’s preferred solution; and

• A copy of the MSBA Preliminary Design Program review and corresponding
District response.

3.3.2 Evaluation of Existing Conditions

Refer to the Preliminary Design Program and describe in narratives and graphic form
any changes resulting from additional evaluation or new information that informs the
evaluation of the existing conditions and its impact on the final evaluation of
alternatives. If the changes are substantive, provide an updated Evaluation of Existing
Conditions and identify as final. Identify additional testing that is recommended during
futures phases of the proposed project and indicate when the investigations and analysis
will be completed.

3.3.3 Final Evaluation of Alternatives

The Final Evaluation shall include at least three potential alternatives. Unless specifically
approved in writing by the MSBA, at least one of the three potential alternatives shall be
renovation and/or addition to existing building(s) that maximizes use of the existing
facility. Include the following for each alternative where appropriate:

• Provide an analysis of each prospective site including natural site limitations,

building footprint(s), athletic fields, parking areas and drives, bus and parent
drop-off areas, site access, and surrounding site features;
• Evaluation of the potential impact that construction of each option will have on
students and measures required or recommended to mitigate impact, including,
but not necessarily limited to, provision of temporary facilities, relocation
requirements, phased construction, off-hour construction, etc.;
• Conceptual architectural and site drawings as required conveying a successful
organization of spaces that will satisfy the spatial and organizational
requirements of the Educational Program;
• An outline of the major building structural systems that are proposed for each
alternative;
• The source, capacities, and method of obtaining all utilities. For additions and
renovations, evaluate the impact on existing utilities;
• A narrative of the major building systems including plumbing, HVAC, electrical
(including proposed information technology and/or multi-media systems) with
estimated mechanical and electrical loads including applicable heating, cooling,
domestic hot water and electrical block loads;
• A proposed total project budget and a construction cost estimate using the
Uniformat II Elemental Classification format (to as much detail as the drawings
and descriptions permit, but no less than Level 2);
• Permitting requirements including the estimated time to acquire each of the
required permits; and
• Proposed project design and construction schedule including consideration of
phasing of the proposed project.

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The Final Evaluation of Alternatives shall be presented in detailed narratives and tables
as appropriate to present clearly how and to what degree each alternative addresses
each evaluation criteria and shall include a cost comparison table in the format
presented below. This excel file will be provided to the OPM upon request and must be
presented to MSBA in the original format shown below. All construction costs shall
represent marked up construction costs, and costs not directly associated with building
costs shall be described as to what is included (e.g., building demolition/take down, site
costs, hazardous material abatement etc.).

Table 1 – Summary of Preliminary Design Pricing

Square Site,
Total Feet of Square Feet Building Estimated
Gross Renovated of New Takedown, Estimated Total Total
Option Square Space Construction Haz Mat. Construction** Project
(Description) Feet (cost*/sf) (cost*/sf) Cost* (cost*/sf) Costs
Option 1A XXX sf XXX sf XXX sf $ $ $
(Repair) $/sf $/sf $/sf

Option 2A XXX sf XXX sf XXX sf $ $ $

(Renovation) $/sf $/sf $/sf

Option 3A XXX sf XXX sf XXX sf $ $ $

(Addition/ $/sf $/sf $/sf
Renovation)
Option 3B XXX sf XXX sf XXX sf $ $ $
(Addition/ $/sf $/sf $/sf
Renovation)
Option 4A XXX sf XXX sf XXX sf $ $ $
(New) $/sf $/sf $/sf

Option4B*** X X X sf X X X sf X X X sf $ $ $
(New ) $/ sf $/ sf $/ sf

* Marked Up Construction Costs

** Does not include Construction Contingency
*** District’s Preferred Solution

• Option 1 (Code Upgrade Option) Includes repair of systems and/or scope

required for purposes of code compliance; with no modification of existing
spaces or their function. Please note that the MSBA would support a Code
Upgrade Option that fulfilled the significant components identified by the district
in its Statement of Interest and was reported to support delivery of the district’s
educational program);
• Option 2 (Renovation) – Internal modification of spaces to conform to space
guidelines and/or educational program. May include code upgrades or repairs but
does not include additional occupiable area in the form of new construction to
the existing building;
• Option 3 (Addition/Renovation) – Includes renovations or upgrades to the
existing building and additional occupiable area in the form of new construction
to the existing building; and
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• Option 4 (New) – All new construction; a new building.

3.3.4 Preferred Solution

Describe the District’s preferred solution using narrative, figures, and charts including:
how the preferred solution meets the District’s educational program, key educational
adjacencies, programmatic spaces, conceptual floor plan(s), site plan(s), and updated
project schedule.
• Educational Program
o Provide an updated Educational Program that addresses all questions and
comments included in the MSBA Preliminary Design Program review.
o Summary of key components of the District’s Educational Program and
how the preferred solution fulfills the stated Educational Program
requirements.
o If the District’s preferred solution is based on a grade configuration that is
different than the District’s existing configuration this section of the
Preferred Schematic Report must include a description of the following
through the use of narratives, figures, and charts:
 Current grade configuration and key program elements;
 Proposed grade configuration and key program elements;
 Variances between the current and proposed grade
configurations;
 Educational benefits of changing from the current grade
configuration to the proposed configuration; and
 Transition plan including major milestones, staffing, and
community outreach.

Additionally, if the District’s preferred solution is based on a grade configuration

that is different than the District’s existing configuration or includes redistricting
or the implementation of new districts, the proposed changes must be reviewed
and approved locally. Public participation and local approval procedures and
practices may vary by community and by project. Districts are encouraged to
consult with their local counsel to ensure that all applicable requirements are
satisfied.

• Preferred Solution Space Summary - Provide an updated space summary that is

based on the agreed-upon enrollment, the District’s Initial Space Summary,
written comments provided by the MSBA as part of its review of the Preliminary
Design Program, and the District’s preferred solution. The Preferred Solution
Space Summary must include the following:
o An itemization of each existing educational space and the total net and
gross square footage and grossing factor of the existing facility;
o An itemization of each proposed educational space that is within existing
building to remain or renovated space and the total net and gross square
footage and grossing factor of the existing to remain or renovated space;
o An itemization of each proposed educational space that is within new
construction; and the total net and gross square footage and grossing
factor of new construction;

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o An itemization of the total proposed educational space and the total net
and gross square footage and grossing factor of the proposed facility;
and
o An itemization of the MSBA’s guidelines and the total net and gross
square footage, agreed upon student enrollment, and grossing factor.
Other than inserting the agreed upon enrollment at the bottom, this
column is not to be altered.
• Describe the reason for any variation between the Initial Space Summary and
written comments provided by the MSBA as part of its review of the Preliminary
Design Program.
• Sustainability Documents:
o Completed sustainability scorecard from the Designer showing the
attempted credits to be included in the final design; and
o Signed letter from the Designer including the following statements:
 “This is an acknowledgement that the ___________School District
has identified a goal of ____% additional reimbursement from the
MSBA High Efficiency Green School Program. As their Designer, I
have submitted a completed ____________scorecard showing all
prerequisites and ____ attempted points, which will meet that
goal.”
 “The scope of work for this project will include the construction
elements and performance tasks to achieve that goal, and all
subsequent documents, including but not limited to, specifications,
drawings, and cost estimates will match the scope of work
indicated in the submitted scorecard.”
• Building Plans - Provide conceptual floor plans of the preferred solution, in color
that are clearly labeled to identify educational spaces in the preferred solution.
• Site Plans - Provide clearly labeled site plans of the preferred solution including,
but not limited to:
o Structures and boundaries;
o Site access and circulation;
o Parking and paving;
o Zoning setbacks and limitations;
o Easements and environmental buffers;
o Emergency vehicle access;
o Safety and security features;
o Utilities;
o Athletic fields and outdoor educational spaces (existing and proposed);
and
o Site orientation.
• Budget - Provide an overview of the Total Project Budget and local funding
including the following:
o Estimated total construction cost;
o Estimated total project cost;
o Estimated funding capacity;
o List of other municipal projects currently planned or in progress;
o District’s not-to-exceed Total Project Budget;

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o Brief description of the local process for authorization and funding of the
proposed project; and
o Estimated impact to local property tax, if applicable.

• Complete and submit a budget statement for the preferred solution. The overall
goal of the budget statement for preferred solution is to document the total
change in operational costs that the District expects as a result of the proposed
project. To assist in documenting this change the MSBA has developed an Excel
template that includes two tabs, one for expenditures and one for revenues.
Refer to Appendix 3E Budget Statement for Preferred Solution for additional
information
• Provide an updated project schedule depicting all key tasks with durations. The
schedule is to be updated and submitted by the OPM to MSBA as often as is
required to reflect any changes, including any changes to milestone dates, but
must be submitted with each submittal (Schematic Design, Design Development,
60% Construction Documents, 90% Construction Documents). The Schedule is
to incorporate a minimum of 21 day required duration for MSBA review, and a
minimum of 14 days for the project team to address or incorporate MSBA review
comments into the project documents prior to the date of the next submission
and before finalizing project documents for bidding. Thirty five days for each
submission is the minimum acceptable duration; if the project team believes
additional time is required for any or all of the submissions the durations for
these activities are to be increased accordingly. The updated project schedule
shall include as a minimum the following projected dates: (See Appendix 3B for a
Sample Project Schedule)
o MSBA Board of Directors meeting for approval to proceed into Schematic
Design;
o Schematic Design Submittal Date
o MSBA Board of Directors meeting for approval of project scope and
budget agreement and project funding agreement;
o Town/City vote for project scope and budget agreement;
o Design Development submittal date;
o MSBA Design Development Submittal Review (include required 21-day
duration)
o 60% Construction Documents submittal date;
o MSBA 60% Construction Documents Submittal Review (include required
21-day duration)
o 90% Construction Documents submittal date;
o MSBA 90% Construction Documents Submittal Review (include required
21-day duration)
o Anticipated bid date/GMP execution date;
o Construction start;
o Move-in date; and
o Substantial completion.

3.3.5 Local Actions and Approvals

The Preferred Schematic Report, as with other submittals to the MSBA, must be
reviewed and approved locally for submittal to the MSBA, in accordance with the state
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open meeting law and any other local requirements. Public participation and local
approval procedures and practices may vary by community and by project. Districts are
encouraged to consult with their local counsel to ensure that all applicable requirements
are satisfied.

To document local approval of the Preferred Schematic Report and its submittal to the
MSBA, the MSBA requires the District to provide:

• Certified copies of the Minutes of the School Building Committee (“SBC”) meeting
from the meeting(s) where the Feasibility Study related submittals were
approved for submittal to the MSBA. The meeting minutes must include the
specific language of the vote and the results of the vote, stating the number of
SBC Members who voted in favor of submittal to the MSBA, the number of
opposed and the number of abstentions; and
• A list SBC meeting dates, the agendas, briefly describe the materials presented,
if applicable, specific stakeholders in attendance (e.g., representatives of the
local historic commission, school committee members beyond those in the SBC,
local community group representatives, etc.), what materials are available for
public review and where those materials may be viewed. The MSBA also requires
Districts to provide similar information for public meetings and presentations
conducted in addition to school building committee meetings.

Refer to Appendix 3D Local Actions and Approvals Certification Template for additional
information. A signed Local Actions and Approval Certification on District Letterhead is
required for MSBA staff to forward the proposed project to the MSBA Board of Directors
for its consideration and approval to proceed into schematic design.

3.4 Approval to Proceed into Schematic Design

In order for the MSBA Board of Directors to consider a District’s preferred solution for
approval to proceed into schematic design, the following must occur prior to the date of
the Board meeting, in accordance with the deadlines established by the MSBA:

• The District, through its OPM, must submit its Preferred Schematic Report to the
MSBA in accordance with the deadlines published on the MSBA’s website
(www.MassSchoolBuildings.org).
• MSBA staff must complete its review of the Report, and the District must submit
responses to any questions or issues raised by the MSBA in a timeframe
adequate to support the schedule for the Board’s meetings.
• The District and its Designer may be required to present an overview of its
Report at an MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee meeting.
• The District and its Designer must respond to any concerns or issues identified at
the MSBA Facilities Assessment Subcommittee in a timely fashion, prior to the
deadline established by the MSBA.

3.4.1 MSBA Staff Review

The District and the MSBA shall work in collaboration to determine which of the
solutions studied may be recommended to the MSBA Board of Directors as the preferred
solution in the Preferred Schematic Report. The solution may be phased in order of
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priority of need, if appropriate. It is possible, in some cases, that the study may
recommend a "no-build" solution. If the MSBA and the District cannot agree upon a
preferred solution, no preferred schematic design shall be forwarded to the Board for its
consideration. The MSBA and the District will begin a review of the alternatives
presented to determine if there are actions that can be taken to reach consensus on a
final recommendation.

The MSBA review process for the Preferred Schematic Report includes:

• Written response comments based on staff review;

• Conference call with the District and its design team to discuss the Report; and
• Written responses from the District addressing staff comments as required.

3.4.2 Facility Assessment Subcommittee Review

Upon receipt and review of the Preferred Schematic Report, MSBA staff will schedule the
District for presentation at a Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (“FAS”) Meeting. The
FAS meeting is an informational meeting only and is intended to provide an opportunity
for Districts to further the MSBA’s understanding of the proposed project. The FAS will
not take any votes, and any formal actions required by the MSBA Board of Directors to
fulfill MSBA procedures will be taken at the regularly scheduled Board meetings. FAS
meeting dates are posted on the MSBA website and should be consulted when preparing
the Feasibility Study work plan and schedule.

MSBA staff will notify the District, Designer, and OPM by e-mail of the scheduled FAS
meeting. The e-mail will include an outline of the material that should be presented,
which typically includes an overview of the project, the evaluation conducted to arrive at
the recommended preferred solution, and if applicable, responses to specific questions
regarding potential concerns noted during staff’s review of the Preferred Schematic
Report.

3.4.3 MSBA Board Approval

After the District has presented at the Facilities Assessment Subcommittee, if required,
MSBA staff will present the preferred solution to the MSBA Board of Directors for its
consideration and approval of a Preferred Schematic Design. If the Board approves a
District to proceed into schematic design for its preferred solution, as described in the
Preferred Schematic Report, the MSBA shall issue a Board Action Letter, summarizing
the Board’s actions. Upon receipt of the Board Action Letter, the District may proceed
into Schematic Design – see Module 4.

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APPENDIX 3A

Program Overview

Program Overview

The Massachusetts School Building Authority’s (“MSBA”) grant program for school
building construction and renovation projects is a non-entitlement competitive program
based on need. The MSBA’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) approves grants based on
need and urgency, as expressed by the City, Town, Regional School District, or
independent agricultural and technical school (“District”) and validated by the MSBA.
Once the MSBA Board of Directors invites a District to participate in the MSBA’s grant
program, the collaborative process includes the following eight Modules:

Module 1 – Eligibility Period: The MSBA Board of Directors votes to invite a District
into the Eligibility Period which initiates a 270-day period for the District to complete
preliminary requirements including a certification of the District’s understanding of the
grant program rules, the formation of a School Building Committee, a summary of the
District’s existing maintenance practices; determination of a design enrollment;
development of an educational profile, community authorization and funding to proceed,
and execution of the MSBA’s standard Feasibility Study Agreement. Districts that are
able to complete these requirements may receive an invitation to collaborate with the
MSBA to Conduct a Feasibility Study.

Module 2 – Forming the Project Team: Upon receipt of an invitation to collaborate

with the MSBA to Conduct a Feasibility Study the District procures the team of
professionals utilizing MSBA specific procurement processes, standard Request for
Services (“RFS”) templates, and standard Contracts to work with the District as the
proposed project advances through the MSBA’s grant process.

Module 3 – Feasibility Study: Upon successful conclusion of procurement of Owner's

Project Management (“OPM”) and Designer services a Kick-Off meeting is held to begin
collaboration with the MSBA to document their educational program, generate an initial
space summary, document existing conditions, establish design parameters, develop and
evaluate alternatives, and recommend the most cost effective and educationally
appropriate preferred solution to the MSBA Board of Directors for its consideration.
During this phase, the Owner's Project Manager will submit on behalf of the District and
its Designer a Preliminary Design Program and a Preferred Schematic Report. Approval
by the MSBA Board of Directors is required for all projects to proceed into schematic
design.

Module 4 – Schematic Design: The District and its team develop a robust schematic
design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the proposed
project. 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 approval.

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Module 5 – Funding the Project: Once the MSBA Board of Directors has authorized
the MSBA Executive Director to enter into a Project Scope and Budget Agreement and a
Project Funding Agreement with the District, the District completes steps necessary to
secure community authorization and financial support for the proposed project and
enters into a Project Funding Agreement with the MSBA. With an executed Project
Funding Agreement the District engages OPM and Designer services, and updates
project budgets in Pro - Pay.

Module 6 – Detailed Design: Design Development, Construction Documentation &

Bidding: The District and its team advance the design, generate construction
documentation, procure bids and award a construction contract in accordance with the
agreed upon project scope, budget and schedule as documented in the Project Funding
Agreement, and the requirements contained in the MSBA’s standard contracts for
Owner’s Project Management and Designer Services. The MSBA continues to monitor
the project to ensure it remains on track and meets the expectation of both the District
and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement

Module 7 – Construction Administration: The MSBA continues to monitor progress

of the project to confirm that it remains on track and meets the expectation of both the
District and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement.

Module 8 – Project Closeout: The MSBA performs a final audit to determine final
total grant amounts and release final payment.

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ID TasTask Name Duration Start Finish
Mo

2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019

Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3
1
2 Eligibility Period Activity 270 days Wed 1/1/14 Sat 9/27/14 Eligibility Period
4 Invite to Eligibility Period 0 days Wed 1/1/14 Wed 1/1/14 Invite to Eligibility Period
5 Invite to Feasibility Study 0 days Wed 7/30/14 Wed 7/30/14 Invite to Feasibility Study
6 ProPay Training Date #1 1 day Fri 8/15/14 Fri 8/15/14
7 Owners Project Manager Selection 69 days Wed 9/3/14 Mon 11/10/14 Owners Project Manager Selection
9 RFS Ad Appears 0 days Wed 9/3/14 Wed 9/3/14
10 OPM Panel Meeting 0 days Mon 11/3/14 Mon 11/3/14 OPM Panel Meeting
11 OPM Contract Executed 1 day Mon 11/10/14 Mon 11/10/14
12 Designer Selection 74 days Mon 11/24/14Thu 2/5/15 Designer Selection
14 RFS Ad Appears 11 days Mon 11/24/14 Thu 12/4/14

E
15 Response Due 1 day Wed 12/17/14 Wed 12/17/14
16 Materials Received by the MSBA 6 days Thu 12/18/14 Tue 12/23/14
17 DSP Meeting Date 0 days Tue 1/13/15 Tue 1/13/15 DSP Meeting Date
18 DSP Interviews Date 0 days Tue 1/27/15 Tue 1/27/15
19 Designer Contract Executed 7 days Wed 1/28/15 Tue 2/3/15

L
20 Designer Contract Received by the MSBA 1 day Wed 2/4/15 Wed 2/4/15
21 Preliminary Design Program 139 days Thu 2/19/15 Wed 7/8/15 Preliminary Design Program
23 Kick Off Meeting 1 day Thu 2/19/15 Thu 2/19/15
24 PDP Submittal Development 90 days Fri 3/13/15 Wed 6/10/15
25 PDP Submittal Date (8 weeks before PSR 0 days Thu 6/11/15 Thu 6/11/15 PDP Submittal Date (8 weeks before PSR date)
date)

P
26 MSBA PDP Review 14 days Thu 6/11/15 Wed 6/24/15
27 Address PDP Comments 14 days Thu 6/25/15 Wed 7/8/15
28 Preferred Schematic Report 105 days Thu 6/11/15 Wed 9/23/15 Preferred Schematic Report
30 PSR Submittal Development 57 days Thu 6/11/15 Thu 8/6/15
31 PSR Submittal Date 0 days Thu 8/6/15 Thu 8/6/15 PSR Submittal Date
32 MSBA PSR Review 14 days Thu 8/6/15 Wed 8/19/15
33 Address PSR Comments 10 days Thu 8/20/15 Sat 8/29/15
34 FAS Presentation 0 days Wed 9/9/15 Wed 9/9/15 FAS Presentation

M
35 Address FAS Comments 14 days Wed 9/9/15 Tue 9/22/15
36 PS Board Approval 0 days Wed 9/23/15 Wed 9/23/15 PS Board Approval
37 Schematic Design 137 days Wed 9/23/15 Sat 2/6/16 Schematic Design
39 SD Submittal Development 79 days Wed 9/23/15 Thu 12/10/15
40 SD Notification Email Sent 1 day Thu 11/26/15 Thu 11/26/15
41 SD Submittal Date 0 days Thu 12/10/15 Thu 12/10/15 SD Submittal Date
42 MSBA SD Review Complete 21 days Thu 12/10/15 Wed 12/30/15

A
43 Address SD Comments 14 days Thu 12/31/15 Wed 1/13/16
44 PS & B Board Approval 0 days Wed 1/27/16 Wed 1/27/16 PS & B Board Approval
45 PSB Agreement Executed 11 days Wed 1/27/16 Sat 2/6/16
46 DESE Review 72 days Thu 12/10/15 Fri 2/19/16 DESE Review

S
48 MSBA Review of DESE Submittal 7 days Thu 12/10/15 Wed 12/16/15
49 DESE Review and Approval 65 days Thu 12/17/15 Fri 2/19/16
50 Project Funding Appropriation 51 days Wed 4/6/16 Fri 5/27/16 Project Funding Appropriation
52 District Vote 0 days Tue 4/5/16 Tue 4/5/16 District Vote
53 Certifications of Votes sent to MSBA 11 days Tue 4/5/16 Fri 4/15/16
54 Project Funding Agreement Sent 18 days Wed 4/20/16 Sat 5/7/16
55 Project Funding Agreement Executed 0 days Mon 5/16/16 Mon 5/16/16 Project Funding Agreement Executed
56 ProPay Training Date #2 1 day Fri 5/27/16 Fri 5/27/16
57 Design Development (DD) 137 days Tue 4/5/16 Fri 8/19/16 Design Development (DD)
59 Design Development 94 days Tue 4/5/16 Thu 7/7/16
60 DD Submission Date 0 days Thu 7/7/16 Thu 7/7/16 DD Submission Date
61 MSBA DD Review 21 days Fri 7/8/16 Thu 7/28/16
62 Address DD Review Comments 21 days Fri 7/29/16 Thu 8/18/16
63 60% Construction Documents (CD) 133 days Fri 7/8/16 Thu 11/17/16 60% Construction Documents (CD)
65 60% CD Development 91 days Fri 7/8/16 Thu 10/6/16
66 60% CD Submission Date 0 days Thu 10/6/16 Thu 10/6/16 60% CD Submission Date
67 MSBA 60% CD Review 21 days Fri 10/7/16 Thu 10/27/16
68 Addresss 60% CD Review Comments 21 days Fri 10/28/16 Thu 11/17/16
69 90% Construction Documents (CD) 108 days Fri 10/7/16 Sun 1/22/17 90% Construction Documents (CD)
71 90% CD Development 68 days Fri 10/7/16 Tue 12/13/16
72 90% CD Submission Date 0 days Tue 12/13/16 Tue 12/13/16 90% CD Submission Date
73 MSBA 90% CD Review 21 days Wed 12/14/16 Tue 1/3/17
74 Address 90% CD Review Comments 21 days Wed 1/4/17 Tue 1/24/17
75 Bidding/CM Selection 291 days Mon 8/15/16 Thu 6/1/17 Bidding/CM Selection
77 Bids due 0 days Wed 3/1/17 Wed 3/1/17 Bids due
78 Notice to Proceed 0 days Wed 3/22/17 Wed 3/22/17 Notice to Proceed
79 Construction 818 days Wed 3/22/17 Mon 6/17/19 Construction
81 Early Site Package Realease (if Applicable) 150 days Sat 11/26/16 Mon 4/24/17 Early Site Package Realease (if Applicable)
82 Construction Phase 515 days Wed 3/22/17 Sat 8/18/18
83 Substantial Completion 0 days Sat 8/18/18 Sat 8/18/18 Substantial Completion
84 Move-In 2 days Sun 8/19/18 Mon 8/20/18
85 Complete Demo - Existing Building 52 days Tue 8/21/18 Thu 10/11/18
86 Project Complete 0 days Tue 6/18/19 Tue 6/18/19 Project Complete

Project: Project1 Task Milestone Project Summary External Milestone Inactive Milestone Manual Task Manual Summary Rollup Start-only Deadline
Date: Mon 11/24/14 Split Summary External Tasks Inactive Task Inactive Summary Duration-only Manual Summary Finish-only Progress

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Schedule provided for reference only. Dates and task durations may vary by project
 Proposed Space Summary- Elementary Schools

PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

ROOM TYPE 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA

CORE ACADEMIC SPACES 0 0 0 0 0 0

(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Pre-Kindergarten w/ toilet 1,200 - 1,100 SF min - 1,300 SF max
Kindergarten w/ toilet 1,200 0 - 1,100 SF min - 1,300 SF max
General Classrooms - Grade 1-6 950 0 - 900 SF min - 1,000 SF max

SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 500

(List rooms of different sizes seperately)
Self-Contained SPED 950 0 - 8% of pop. in self-contained SPED
Self-Contained SPED - toilet 60 0 -
Resource Room 500 0 - 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.
Small Group Room / Reading 500 1 500 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.

ART & MUSIC 0 0 0 0 0

Art Classroom - 25 seats 1,000 0 - assumed schedule 2 times / week / student
Art Workroom w/ Storage & kiln 150 0 -

Music Classroom / Large Group - 25-50 seats 1,200 0 - assumed schedule 2 times / week / student
Music Practice/ Ensemble 75 0 -

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 6,300

Gymnasium 6,000 1 6,000 6000 SF Min. Size
Gym Storeroom 150 1 150
Health Instructor's Office w/Shower & Toilet 150 1 150

MEDIA CENTER 0 0 0 0 2,020

Media Center/Reading Room 2,020 1 2,020

DINING & FOOD SERVICE 0 0 0 0 3,000

Cafeteria/Dining 0 1 - 2 seatings - 15SF per seat
Stage 1,000 1 1,000
Chair/Table/Equipment Storage 200 1 200
Kitchen 1,600 1 1,600 1600 SF for first 300 + 1 SF/student Add'l
Staff Lunch Room 200 1 200 20 SF/Occupant

MEDICAL 0 0 0 0 310
Medical Suite Toilet 60 1 60
Nurses' Office/Waiting Room 250 1 250
Examination Room / Resting 100 0 -

ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE 0 0 0 0 1,865

General Office / Waiting Room/Toilet 300 1 300
Teachers' Mail and Time Room 100 1 100
Duplicating Room 150 1 150
Records Room 110 1 110
Principal's Office w/ Conference Area 375 1 375
Principal's Secretary / Waiting 125 1 125
Assistant Principal's Office 120 0 -
Supervisory / Spare Office 120 1 120
Conference Room 250 1 250

Guidance Office 150 0 -

Guidance Storeroom 35 1 35

Teachers' Work Room 300 1 300

CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE 0 0 0 0 1,900

Custodian's Office 150 1 150

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 Proposed Space Summary- Elementary Schools

PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

ROOM TYPE 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA

Custodian's Workshop 375 1 375

Custodian's Storage 375 1 375
Recycling Room / Trash 400 1 400
Receiving and General Supply 200 1 200
Storeroom 200 1 200
Network/Telecom Room 200 1 200

OTHER 0 0 0 0 0
Other (specify)

Total Building Net Floor Area (NFA) 0 0 0 0 15,895

Proposed Student Capacity/Enrollment -

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) -

Grossing factor (GFA/NFA) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0.00

1 Includes the net square footage measured from the inside face of the perimeter walls and includes all specific spaces assigned to a particular program area including such spaces as non-communal toilets and storage rooms.
Individual Room Net Floor Area (NFA)

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) Includes the entire building gross square footage measured from the outside face of exterior walls

Architect Certification
I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this "Proposed Space Summary" is true, complete and accurate and, except as agreed to in writing by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, in accordance with the guidelines, rules, regulations and policies
of the Massachusetts School Building Authority to the best of my knowledge and belief. A true statement, made under the penalties of perjury.

Name of Architect Firm:

Name of Principal Architect:

Signature of Principal Architect:

Date:

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PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

ROOM TYPE 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA

CORE ACADEMIC SPACES 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Pre-Kindergarten w/ toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 - 1,100 SF min - 1,300 SF max
Kindergarten w/ toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 - 1,100 SF min - 1,300 SF max
General Classrooms - Grades 1-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 950 0 - 900 SF min - 1,000 SF max
General Classrooms - Grades 6-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 950 0 -
Science Classroom / Lab 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 - 1 period / day / student
Science prep room 0 0 0 0 0 0 80 0 -

SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 500

(List rooms of different sizes seperately)
Self-Contained SPED -Grades 6-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 950 0 - 8% of pop. in self-contained SPED
Self-Contained SPED -Grades 1-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 950 0 - 8% of pop. in self-contained SPED
Self-Contained SPED - Grades 1-5 toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 -
Self-Contained SPED - Grades 6-8 toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 -
Resource Room - Grades 6-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 -
Resource Room - Grades 1-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 0 -
Small Group Room / Reading 0 0 0 0 0 0 500 1 500 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.

ART & MUSIC 0 0 0 0 200

Art Classroom - Grades 1-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 0 - assumed schedule 2 times / week / student
Art Classroom - Grades 6-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 - assumed use - 50% population 2 times / week
Art Workroom w/ Storage & kiln 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 0 -
0 0 0 0 0
Band / Chorus - 100 seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,500 0 -
Music Classroom / Large Group - 25-50 seats 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 - assumed schedule 2 times / week / student
Music Practice/ Ensemble - Grades 1-5 0 0 0 0 0 0 75 0 -
Music Practice/ Ensemble - Grades 6-8 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200

VOCATIONS & TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 0 0

Tech. Clrm. - (E.G. Drafting, Business) 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,200 0 - Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week

Tech. Shop - (E.G. Consumer, Wood) 0 0 0 2,000 0 - Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!

Gymnasium 0 0 0 0 0 0 6,000 1 6,000 6000 SF Min. Size
Gym Storeroom 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 1 150
Health Instructor's Office w/Shower & Toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Locker Rooms - Boys/Girls w/Toilets 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,000 2 2,000

MEDIA CENTER 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!

Media Center/Reading Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!

DINING & FOOD SERVICE 0 0 0 0 3,600

Cafeteria/Dining 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 - 2 seatings - 15SF per seat
Kitchen 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,600 1 1,600 1600 SF for first 300 + 1 SF/student Add'l
Chair/Table/Equipment Storage 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200 200 SF for first 300 + .333 SF/student Add'l
Staff Lunch Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200 200 SF for first 400 + .25 SF/student Add'l
Stage 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,600 1 1,600

MEDICAL 0 0 0 0 310
Medical Suite Toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 1 60
Nurses' Office/Waiting Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 250 1 250
Examination Room / Resting 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 0 -

ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!

Principal's Office w/ Conference Area 0 0 0 0 0 0 375 1 375

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PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

ROOM TYPE 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA

Principal's Secretary / Waiting 0 0 0 0 0 0 125 1 125

Assistant Principal's Office - AP1 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Assistant Principal's Office - AP2 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 0 #DIV/0!
General Office / Waiting Room/Toilet 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Conference room 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Teachers' Mail and Time Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1 100
Duplicating Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Records Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Supervisory / Spare Office 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!

Guidance area
General Waiting Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 100 1 100
Guidance Office 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 1 150
Guidance Storeroom 0 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!

Teachers' Work Room 0 0 0 0 0 0 300 1 300

CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!

Custodian's Office 0 0 0 0 0 150 1 150
Custodian's Workshop 0 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0! 1 #DIV/0!
Custodian's Storage 0 0 0 0 0 375 1 375
Storeroom 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200
Recycling Room / Trash 0 0 0 0 0 400 1 400
Receiving and General Supply 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200
Network/Telecom Room 0 0 0 0 0 200 1 200

OTHER 0 0 0 0 0
Other (specify) 0 0 0 0 0 0

Total Building Net Floor Area (NFA) 0 0 0 0 #DIV/0!

Grades K-5
Proposed Student Capacity/Enrollment 0 - Enter grade enrollments to the right #DIV/0!

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) GSF of existing GSF new 0 0 #DIV/0! Grades 6-8
#DIV/0!
Grossing factor (GFA/NFA) #DIV/0! (estimate) 1.50

1 Includes the net square footage measured from the inside face of the perimeter walls and includes all specific spaces assigned to a particular program area including such spaces as non-communal toilets and storage rooms.
Individual Room Net Floor Area (NFA)

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) Includes the entire building gross square footage measured from the outside face of exterior walls

Architect Certification
I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this "Proposed Space Summary" is true, complete and accurate and, except as agreed to in writing by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, in accordance with the guidelines, rules, regulations and
policies of the Massachusetts School Building Authority to the best of my knowledge and belief. A true statement, made under the penalties of perjury.

Name of Architect Firm:

Name of Principal Architect:

Signature of Principal Architect:

Date:

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 Proposed Space Summary - Middle Schools

PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA
ROOM TYPE

CORE ACADEMIC SPACES 0 0 0 0 0

(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Classroom - General 950 0 - 850 SF min - 950 SF max
Small Group Seminar (20-30 seats)/ Resource 500 0 -
Science Classroom / Lab 1,200 0 - 1 period / day / student
Prep Room 80 0 -

SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 500

(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Self-Contained SPED 950 0 - assumed 8% of pop. in self-contained SPED
Self-Contained SPED Toilet 60 0 -
Resource Room 500 0 - 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.
Small Group Room / Reading 500 1 500 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.

ART & MUSIC 0 0 0 0 200

Art Classroom 1,200 0 - assumed use - 50% population 2 times / week
Art Workroom w/ Storage & kiln 150 0 -

Band / Chorus - 100 seats 1,500 0 - assumed use - 50% population 2 times / week
Music Practice / Ensemble 200 1 200

VOCATIONS & TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 0 0

Tech. Clrm. - (E.G. Drafting, Business) 1,200 0 - Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week

Tech. Shop - (E.G. Consumer, Wood) 2,000 0 - Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 8,400

Gymnasium 6,000 1 6,000
Gym Storeroom 150 1 150
Health Instructor's Office w/Shower & Toilet 250 1 250
Locker Rooms - Boys/Girls w/Toilets 1,000 2 2,000

MEDIA CENTER 0 0 0 0 2,680

Media Center/Reading Room 2,680 1 2,680

DINING & FOOD SERVICE 0 0 0 0 3,600

Cafetorium/Dining 0 1 - 2 seatings - 15SF per seat
Stage 1,600 1 1,600
Chair/Table/Equipment Storage 200 1 200
Kitchen 1,600 1 1,600 1600 SF for first 300 + 1 SF/student Add'l
Staff Lunch Room 200 1 200 20 SF/Occupant

MEDICAL 0 0 0 0 310
Medical Suite Toilet 60 1 60
Nurses' Office/Waiting Room 250 1 250
Examination Room / Resting 100 0 -

ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE 0 0 0 0 2,400

General Office / Waiting Room/Toilet 300 1 300
Teachers' Mail and Time Room 100 1 100
Duplicating Room 200 1 200
Records Room 200 1 200
Principal's Office w/ Conference Area 375 1 375
Principal's Secretary / Waiting 125 1 125
Assistant Principal's Office - AP1 150 1 150
Assistant Principal's Office - AP2 150 0 -
Supervisory / Spare Office 150 1 150
Conference Room 350 1 350

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PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)

ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM

1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA
ROOM TYPE

Guidance Office 150 0 -

Guidance Waiting Room 100 1 100
Guidance Storeroom 50 1 50

Teachers' Work Room 300 1 300

CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE 0 0 0 0 1,775

Custodian's Office 150 1 150
Custodian's Workshop 250 1 250
Custodian's Storage 375 1 375
Recycling Room / Trash 400 1 400
Receiving and General Supply 200 1 200
Storeroom 200 1 200
Network/Telecom Room 200 1 200

OTHER 0 0 0 0 0
Other (specify)

Total Building Net Floor Area (NFA) 0 0 0 0 19,865

Proposed Student Capacity/Enrollment 0

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) 0

Grossing factor (GFA/NFA) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! 0.00

1 Includes the net square footage measured from the inside face of the perimeter walls and includes all specific spaces assigned to a particular program area including such spaces as non-communal toilets and storage rooms.
Individual Room Net Floor Area (NFA)

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) Includes the entire building gross square footage measured from the outside face of exterior walls

Architect Certification
I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this "Proposed Space Summary" is true, complete and accurate and, except as agreed to in writing by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, in accordance with the guidelines, rules, regulations and policies of the
Massachusetts School Building Authority to the best of my knowledge and belief. A true statement, made under the penalties of perjury.

Name of Architect Firm:

Name of Principal Architect:

Signature of Principal Architect:

Date:

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 Proposed Space Summary - High Schools

PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE
ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM
1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA
ROOM TYPE

CORE ACADEMIC SPACES 0 0 0 0 2,100

(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Classroom - General 850 2 1,700 825 SF min - 950 SF max
Teacher Planning 100 2 200
Small Group Seminar (20-30 seats) 500 0 -
Science Classroom / Lab 1,440 0 - 3 x85% ut=20 Seats-1 per /day/student
Prep Room 200 0 -
Central Chemical Storage Rm 200 1 200

SPECIAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 0
(List classrooms of different sizes seperately)
Self-Contained SPED 950 0 - assumed 8% of pop. in self-contained SPED
Self-Contained SPED Toilet 60 0 -
Resource Room 500 0 - 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.
Small Group Room 500 0 - 1/2 size Genl. Clrm.

ART & MUSIC 0 0 0 0 3,625

Art Classroom - 25 seats 1,200 0 - Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week
Art Workroom w/ Storage & kiln 150 0 -

Band - 50-100 seats 1,500 1 1,500 Assumed use - 25% Population - 5 times/week
Chorus - 50-100 seats 1,500 1 1,500
Ensemble 200 1 200
Music Practice 75 -1 (75)
Music Storage 500 1 500

VOCATIONS & TECHNOLOGY 0 0 0 0 -3,200

Tech Clrm. - (E.G. Drafting, Business) 1,200 -1 (1,200) Assumed use - 50% Population - 5 times/week

Tech Shop - (E.G. Consumer, Wood) 2,000 -1 (2,000) Assumed use - 50% Population - 5 times/week

HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION 0 0 0 0 16,200

Gymnasium 12,000 1 12,000
PE Alternatives 3,000 1 3,000
Gym Storeroom 300 1 300
Locker Rooms - Boys/Girls w/Toilets 0 - 5.6 sf/student total
Phys. Ed. Storage 500 1 500
Athletic Director's Office 150 1 150
Health Instructor's Office w/Shower & Toilet 250 1 250

MEDIA CENTER 0 0 0 0 3,650

Media Center/Reading Room 3,650 1 3,650

AUDITORIUM / DRAMA 0 0 0 0 2,650

Auditorium 0 1 - 2/3 Enrollment @ 10 SF/Seat - 750 seats MAX
Stage 1,600 1 1,600
Auditorium Storage 250 1 250
Make-up / Dressing Rooms 300 2 600
Controls / Lighting / Projection 200 1 200

DINING & FOOD SERVICE 0 0 0 0 2,900

Cafeteria / Student Lounge/ Break-out 0 1 - 3 seatings - 15SF per seat
Chair / Table Storage 300 1 300
Scramble Serving Area 600 1 600
Kitchen 1,600 1 1,600 1600 SF for first 300 + 1 SF/student Add'l
Staff Lunch Room 400 1 400 20 SF/Occupant

MEDICAL 0 0 0 0 210
Medical Suite Toilet 60 1 60
Nurses' Office/Waiting Room 250 1 250
Interview Room 100 -1 (100)
Examination Room / Resting 100 0 -

ADMINISTRATION & GUIDANCE 0 0 0 0 2,920

General Office / Waiting Room/Toilet 300 1 300

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PROPOSED

MSBA Guidelines
Existing Conditions Existing to Remain/Renovated New Total
(refer to MSBA Educational Program & Space Standard Guidelines)
FILL IN SCHOOL NAME HERE
ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM ROOM
1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals 1 # OF RMS area totals Comments
NFA NFA NFA NFA NFA
ROOM TYPE

Teachers' Mail and Time Room 100 1 100

Duplicating Room 200 1 200
Records Room 200 1 200
Principal's Office w/ Conference Area 375 1 375
Principal's Secretary / Waiting 125 1 125
Assistant Principal's Office - AP1 150 1 150
Assistant Principal's Office - AP2 150 0 -
Supervisory / Spare Office 120 1 120
Conference Room 450 1 450

Guidance Office 150 0 -

Guidance Waiting Room 100 1 100
Guidance Storeroom 100 1 100
Career Center 300 1 300
Records Room 100 1 100

Teachers' Work Room 300 1 300

CUSTODIAL & MAINTENANCE 0 0 0 0 2,075

Custodian's Office 150 1 150
Custodian's Workshop 250 1 250
Custodian's Storage 375 1 375
Recycling Room / Trash 400 1 400
Receiving and General Supply 300 1 300
Storeroom 400 1 400
Network/Telecom Room 200 1 200

OTHER 0 0 0 0 0
Other (specify)

Total Building Net Floor Area (NFA) 0 0 0 0 33,130

Proposed Student Capacity/Enrollment 0 #N/A

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) #N/A

Grossing factor (GFA/NFA) #DIV/0! #DIV/0! #N/A

I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this "Proposed Space Summary" is true, complete and accurate and, except as agreed to in writing by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, in accordance with the guidelines,
1 Individual Room Net Floor Area (NFA) rules, regulations and policies of the Massachusetts School Building Authority to the best of my knowledge and belief. A true statement, made under the penalties of perjury.

2
Total Building Gross Floor Area (GFA) Includes the entire building gross square footage measured from the outside face of exterior walls

Architect Certification
I hereby certify that all of the information provided in this "Proposed Space Summary" is true, complete and accurate and, except as agreed to in writing by the Massachusetts School Building Authority, in accordance with the guidelines, rules, regulation

Name of Architect Firm:

Name of Principal Architect:

Signature of Principal Architect:

Date:

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 January 2015

Appendix 3D

Module 3 Local Actions and Approval Certification Template

Instructions: Complete the letter and certification set forth below and print on
(City/Town/Regional School District) letterhead. Please submit one original, signed
version of the letter and certification and one electronic version to the MSBA.

[Letterhead of City/Town/Regional School District]

[Date]

Ms. Diane Sullivan

Senior Capital Program Manager
40 Broad Street
Boston, Massachusetts 02109

Dear Ms. Sullivan:

The (City/Town/Regional School District) School Building Committee (“SBC”) has

completed its review of the Feasibility Study [Preliminary Design Program or Preferred
Schematic Report] for the (insert school name) school project (the “Project”), and on
(insert date of school building committee during which the vote to submit was
conducted), the SBC voted to approve and authorize the Owner’s Project Manager to
submit the Feasibility Study related materials to the MSBA for its consideration. A
certified copy of the SBC meeting minutes, which includes the specific language of the
vote and the number of votes in favor, opposed, and abstained, are attached.

Since the MSBA’s Board of Directors invited the District to conduct a Feasibility Study on
(insert date of the MSBA Board of Directors meeting), the SBC has held (insert number
of SBC meetings) meetings regarding the proposed project, in compliance with the state
Open Meeting Law. These meetings include:

[Insert a complete list of SBC meetings held to discuss and/or present to the public
material related to the Project and include the following information for each meeting:
the time and location of the meeting, who presented (if applicable), a summary of the
concerns and comments presented, a list of the materials discussed or made available
for public review, a list of votes taken and the results, and when and where notice of
each meeting was posted.]

In addition to the SBC meetings listed above, the District held (insert number of public
meetings) public meetings, which were posted in compliance with the state Open
Meeting Law, at which the Project was discussed. These meetings include:

Massachusetts School Building Authority Module 3 – Feasibility Study

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[Insert a complete list of all public meetings held to discuss and/or present to the public
material related to the Project and include the following information for each meeting:
who hosted the meeting (e.g., School Committee, Board of Selectmen), the time and
location of the meeting who presented (if applicable), a brief summary of the concerns
and comments presented, a list of the materials discussed or made available for public
review, a list of votes taken and the results, and when and where notice of each
meeting was posted.

The presentation materials for each meeting, meeting minutes, and summary materials
related to the Project are available locally for public review at (insert location of
materials (e.g. website, town hall, superintendent’s office etc)).

To the best of my knowledge and belief, each of the meetings listed above complied
with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L. c. 30A, §§ 18-25 and 940 CMR
29 et seq.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact (insert
name, title, and contact information).

By signing this Local Action By signing this Local Action By signing this Local Action
and Approval Certification, I and Approval Certification, I and Approval Certification, I
hereby certify that, to the hereby certify that, to the hereby certify that, to the
best of my knowledge and best of my knowledge and best of my knowledge and
belief, the information belief, the information belief, the information
supplied by the District in supplied by the District in supplied by the District in
this Certification is true, this Certification is true, this Certification is true,
complete, and accurate. complete, and accurate. complete, and accurate.

______________________ ______________________ ______________________

By: By: By:

Title: Chief Executive Title: Superintendent of Title: Chair of the School

Officer Schools Committee

Date: Date: Date:

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As reported on the school district’s most recent three end of year information, please updated to the 3 latest fiscal year periods and complete the fields below.
20##-20## 20##-20## 20##-20## Change from Previous Year Post-Constuction Budget New Facility vs. Current
FY20## FY20## FY20##
Category Staff (FTE) Budget Staff (FTE) Budget Staff Budget Staff (FTE) Budget Staff Budget Staff (FTE) Budget

Salaries
Administration
Admin. Secretary 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Assistant Principal 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Business Office 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Curriculum Director/Coord. 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Custodians/Maintenance Staff 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Executive Secretary 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Facilities Manager 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Guidance 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Adjustment Counselor 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Guidance Counselors 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Guidance Director 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Legal 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Nurse 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Other 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Principal 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Special Education Admin 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Superintendent/Asst. Superintendent 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Transportation 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Treasurer 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Total Administration 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -

Instruction - Teaching Services

Arts 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Business 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Communications 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Coping Instructor 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Culinary Arts 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
ELL 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
English Language 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Family Consumer Services 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Foreign Language 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Health Services 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
History & Social Science 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Instructional Assistant/Paraprofessionals 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Library/Media 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Mathematics 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
MCAS 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Music 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Other 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Physical Education 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Reading 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
School Adjustment Counselor 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Science
Biology 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Botany 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Chemistry 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Geology 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Physics 0.00 - 0.00 0.00 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Special Education 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Substitute Teachers 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Technology 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Vocational Tech. 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Total Instruction - Teaching Services 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -
Total Salaries Administration & Instruction 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 -

Employee Benefits
All employee-related fringe (health insurance, retirement etc) - - - - - -

Materials & Services

Materials
Audio-Visual Materials - - - - - -
Culinary Arts Materials - - - - - -

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20##-20## 20##-20## 20##-20## Change from Previous Year Post-Constuction Budget New Facility vs. Current
FY20## FY20## FY20##
Category Staff (FTE) Budget Staff (FTE) Budget Staff Budget Staff (FTE) Budget Staff Budget Staff (FTE) Budget

General Office Supplies - - - - - -

Information technology - - - - - -
Hardware - - - - - -
Software - - - - - -
Library Materials - - - - - -
Non info-tech equipment - - - - - -
Testing Materials & Supplies - - - - - -
Textbooks - - - - - -
Vocational Program Materials - - - - - -
Total Materials - - - - - -

Services
Athletics - - - - - -
Attendance - - - - - -
Food Service - - - - - -
Health Services - - - - - -
Other Student Activities - - - - - -
Psychological Services - - - - - -
School Security - - - - - -
Student Transportation - - - - - -
Total Services - - - - - -
Total Material & Services - - - - - -

Facility Costs & Capital Improvements

Facility Costs
Custodial Supplies - - - - - -
Electricity - - - - - -
Heating Oil - - - - - -
Maintenance
Building Security Maintenance - - - - - -
Elevator - - - - - -
Equipment Maintenance - - - - - -
Exterminating - - - - - -
Facility Maintenance - - - - - -
Fire Alarm - - - - - -
Fire Extinguisher Inspection - - - - - -
Generator - - - - - -
HVAC Maintenance - - - - - -
Other - - - - - -
Site Maintenance (Grouds) - - - - - -
Technology - - - - - -
Trash Removal - - - - - -
Natural Gas - - - - - -
Snow Removal - - - - - -
Telephone - - - - - -
Water/Sewer - - - - - -
Total Facility Costs - - - - - -

Captial Improvements
Captial Improvements - - - - - -

Total Facility Costs & Capital Improvements - - - - - -

Debt Service
Short-term - - - - - -
Long-term - - - - - -
Total Debt Service - - - - - -

Total Budget & Staff 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.00 - 0 - 0 - 0 -

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As reported on the school district’s most recent three End of Year Pupil and Financial Reports schedule 1, please update to the 3 latest fiscal year periods and report sources of revenue in the fields below.

FY## End of Year Financial Report FY## End of Year Financial Report FY## End of Year Financial Report
C74 C74 C74
Special Occupation Adult Other Un- Special Occupation Adult Other Un- Special Occupation Adult Other Un-
Regular Day Education al Day Education Programs distributed Total Regular Day Education al Day Education Programs distributed Total Regular Day Education al Day Education Programs distributed Total
A. Revenue from Local Sources
Assessments received by Regional Schools - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
E&D Fund Appropriations - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tuition from Individuals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tuition from Other Districts in Comm. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tuition from Districts in Other States - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Previous Year Unexpended Encumbrances (Carry Forward) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Transportation Fees - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Earnings on Investments - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rental of School Facilities - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Revenue - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Medical Care and Assistance - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Non Revenue Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Revenue From Local Sources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

B. Revenue from State Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

School Aid (Chapter 70) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Mass School Building Authority - Construction Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Pupil Transportation (Ch. 71, 71A,71B,74) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Charter Tuition Reimbursements & Charter Facilities Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Circuit Breaker - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Foundation Reserve - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Revenue From State Aid - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

C. Revenue from Federal Grants

ESE Administered Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Direct Federal Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Revenue Federal Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

D. Revenue from State Grants

ESE Administered Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other State Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Revenue From State Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

E. Revenue - Revolving & Special Funds

School Lunch Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Athletic Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tuition Receipts - School Choice - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Tuition Receipts - Other - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Other Local Receipts - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Private Grants - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Total Revenue Revolving & Special Funds - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Total Revenue All Sources - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

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Appendix 3F

Module 3 Feasibility Study Checklist

The following checklist has been provided as a general guide for Districts and
consultants in the performance of work associated with the requirements of the
Feasibility Study Agreement, Module 3 – Feasibility Study, OPM and Designer Contracts,
practices, policies, and Project Advisories and is not to be submitted to the MSBA. This
checklist is not intended to supersede the requirements of these documents or statutory
and regulatory requirements.

Item Date

Copy of executed OPM Contract forwarded to MSBA

Copy of executed Designer Contract forwarded to MSBA
Work Plan approved by School Building Committee (“SBC”)
Kick-Off Meeting with MSBA
Processed Budget Revision Request to align ProPay Budget Line Items
to executed OPM and Designer Contracts submitted to MSBA
Reviewed Project Advisories
SBC Vote to approve Preliminary Design Program (“PDP”) Submittal
and Local Actions and Approval Certification signed.
PDP submitted to the MSBA
District Response to PDP review comments submitted to MSBA
School Committee Vote to approve Grade Reconfiguration and/or
Districting and Grade Reconfiguration and Districting Approval
Certification signed (if applicable)
SBC Vote to approve Preferred Schematic Report (“PSR”) Submittal
and Local Actions and Approval Certification signed.
PSR submitted to the MSBA
District Response to PSR review comments submitted to MSBA
Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (“FAS”) Meeting
District Response to FAS comments submitted to MSBA
Updates to SBC submitted to MSBA (if applicable)
Updates to OPM and Designer Org Charts submitted to MSBA (if
applicable)
Copies of executed OPM and Designer Contract amendments (if
applicable) submitted to the MSBA
ProPay Budget Revision Request(s) submitted to MSBA (if applicable)
Work plan updated and approved by SBC (if applicable)
Preferred Schematic Conference Call
MSBA Board Approval to Proceed into Schematic Design
MSBA Board Action Letter denoting approval of authorization to
proceed to schematic design

Massachusetts School Building Authority Module 3 – Feasibility Study

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