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Development of Development of Secondary School Space Secondary School Space
in Grafton, MA in Grafton, MA A Review of the Process, Timing and Funding Mechanisms Expected
through the Current MSBA Process
January 29, 2008
Grafton’s PositionGrafton’s Position
Grafton has an undeniable, independently validated need to address the growing enrollment
Well-positioned and ready to move forward – the Committee is formed, Master Plan Complete
Goal is to identify an educationally-sound, financially-prudent, whole-system solution
MSBA’s CommentsMSBA’s Comments
The Feasibility Study will provide a means to agree on the number of seats needed and to provide those seats.
Careful consideration will be given to the value of our existing building inventory.
MSBA will seek to understand the cost analysis of renovation options vs. new construction.
MSBA Contacts/TeamMSBA Contacts/Team
Enrique Zuniga – Director, Quality Control
Mary Pichetti – Director, Construction Management
Amy Lanning – Grafton’s Project Manager
Steve Marsters – MSBA Legal Department
Data ValidationData Validation
Educational Consultants (2 former Superintendants) will evaluate:
◦Master Plan◦Facility Assessments◦Enrollment Projections◦Cost Estimates
Purpose is to establish comfort level with the situation as presented
Master Plan ReviewMaster Plan Review
Master Plan will be reviewed to compare renovation options against new construction
A cost-analysis will be completed by option to validate estimates
Consideration for building impacts on grade configuration
Assess and validate value in existing building inventory
Updated ProcessUpdated Process
I. Feasibility Agreement and Other PaperworkII. Enrollment and Master Plan ValidationIII. Grafton Selects OPMIV. MSBA Board Votes to Approve OPMV. Develop Scope/Options of Feasibility StudyVI. Secure Funding for OPM and Feasibility Study
($200-550K)VII. Participate in Designer Selection Process
through DS PanelVIII. Conduct Feasibility Study IX. Agree on Solution Determined by Feasibility
Study, including project costs and schematicsX. MSBA Board VOTE
January - FebruaryJanuary - February
Complete and file Paperwork with MSBA◦ Agreement to Conduct Feasibility Study◦ Compliance Certificate◦ Committee Formation, including Town Meeting article that
authorized and funding the SSBC◦ Formal Educational Plan (Re-districting/grade
configuration)
Establish and Maintain Contact with Amy Lanning, Grafton’s Project Manager, MSBA
Educate various Town Boards and Key Community Groups on Expected Process
Investigate “real” costs associated with OPM and Feasibility Study
Draft TM Warrant Article for Spring TM
March-April-MayMarch-April-May
Begin Discussions with MSBA re: Scope of Feasibility Study
Determine funding mechanism for OPM and Feasibility Study
Prepare Advertising and Scope for OPMBegin Community Outreach to Educate
public about TM article and Potential Ballot Vote
June-July-August-SeptemberJune-July-August-September
Secure OPM and Present to MSBA for Board approval
Participate in Designer Selection Panel to Secure Architect
Interview and Select Architect
Begin Feasibilty Study (September)
September – May 2009September – May 2009
Participate and Complete Feasibility Study
Secure MSBA Approval (February 2009)
Community Outreach/Education Campaign
Prepare for May 2009 Town Meeting
Bring Project to Town Meeting for Funding
Reimbursement RateReimbursement Rate
Grafton starts at 31%
◦Add 14.29% for Per Capita Equity/Property Values◦Add 5.50% for Per Capita Income◦Add 0.00% for Free/Reduced Lunch
Total Rate = 50.79%
Pay-as-you-go Program. Town is reimbursed monthly as costs are submitted.
MSBA does not reimburse for the cost of carrying money.
Reimbursement Rate IncentivesReimbursement Rate Incentives
Grafton Starts Project at 50.79%
◦0-8 % pts for Maintenance of Existing Buildings◦2% Green building◦??? Innovate Use◦.5% for Every 1% from Private Donations◦0-4% for Renovation vs. New◦Potential Expected Add-ons = 6-8%
Realistic Projected Incentive Rate = 55-58%
Educational PlanEducational Plan
MSBA expects formal, written plan…
◦Grade configuration◦Team-based learning◦Early Learning Center◦Full-day Kindergarten◦Extended Day options
Expects Community Support for Plan and Project
Questions, ChallengesQuestions, Challenges