Tayla Bassett

This document, presented as a Public Meeting, outlines the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Dr. Albert B. Consentino Middle School project. It details the timeline from the Statement of Interest in Spring 2018 to projected occupancy in Fall 2025, covering phases such as Feasibility Study and Schematic Design. The core focus areas include the presentation and evaluation of various design options for the school, encompassing renovation, addition/renovation, and new construction alternatives for different student capacities (715, 985, and 1080 students). These options are assessed based on educational program alignment, site and traffic impacts, community benefits, logistics and construction impact, and project costs, with the intended outcome of selecting a preferred option for facility improvements.

The committee meeting agenda includes communications from the Student Advisory Council and the Superintendent, with a specific focus on the lease discussion for Moody on Main. Subcommittee updates will be provided regarding maintenance and finance. The committee will also address the reappointment of a representative to the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School. New business items involve the approval of financial warrants. The committee is scheduled to enter an executive session to discuss negotiations concerning school nurses, custodians, and non-unit positions.

The committee meeting addressed several administrative, financial, and policy-related matters. Key agenda items included the approval of various Memorandums of Agreement with staff groups, salary proposals for non-unit personnel, and the adoption of the school calendar for 2024-2025. Additionally, the committee discussed the introduction of a new Director of ML Grades K-12, received programming updates from the YMCA, heard statements from candidates for the Whittier Regional Vocational Technical High School School Committee, and reviewed policy appointments. Financial approvals included the authorization of vendor warrants and a cost-of-living adjustment for non-unit employees.

The meeting agenda includes discussions regarding a partnership between community schools and the United Way, an overview of student report cards, and a funding request for a custodial supervisor position. Committee members will report on the Superintendent's evaluation, appointments for the administrative retreat, the impact of new housing on school resources, and the development of a diversity, equity, and inclusion policy. Proposed subcommittee actions include revising the student conduct policy regarding mobile phone usage and approving strategic priorities for the upcoming academic year. New business covers the approval of multiple financial warrants, p-card expenses, and the declaration of surplus items.

The meeting provided an update on the construction project for the school facility. Key topics included a review of temporary parking changes for staff and visitors, construction equipment arrival, site entry and exit routes, fencing requirements for construction zones, temporary pedestrian walkways, and the overall construction schedule. A proposed two-phase project plan was discussed, involving the construction of a new building followed by the demolition of the old structure and site restoration. Additionally, the potential for utilizing ground source heat pumps was discussed as a clean energy alternative for the building.