cheshire elementary school 2009 soi

8/8/2019 Cheshire Elementary School 2009 SOI

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Massachusetts School Building Authority

School District Adams-Cheshire

District Contact Alfred Skrocki TEL: (413) 743-2939

Name of School Cheshire Elementary

Submission Date 11/23/2009

Potential Project Scope: Renovation/ Addition

Is this SOI the District Priority SOI? YES

The MSBA ID for the District Priority SOI: 2010 Cheshire Elementary

District Goal for School: Please explain the educational goals of any potential project at this school

The goal of the district is to consolidate its facilities by giving the middle school building back to the town of Adams. The 7th

and 8th graders that are currently in that building will be transferred to the high school, making that into a 7-12 facility. The

Adams 6th grade students who attend the middle school will become elementary students. The problem is that the Plunkett

Elementary School in Adams is currently near capacity. Further complicating issues is the fact that an Adams parochial

elementary school may close during the next few years which would add about 85 students to Plunketts already near capacitystudent population. A project at Cheshire Elementary School will address this problem.

District's Proposed Schedule: What is the District's proposed schedule to achieve the goal(s) stated above?

The distict currently has a contract for Project Manager Services with URS Coporation. The district has just gone through the

designer selection process for an architect to conduct a feasibility study to determine a solution for its facility needs. The distric

is currently in contract negotiations with Tessier and Associates for those services. Once the contract is negoiated and

approved the feasibility study will begin. The golad is to have the study and schematic design completed by June 2010. Thegoal is to have a Project Scope and Budget Conference and the excecute the Project Scope and Budget Agreement byOctober 2010. The district would like to see MSBA Board approval of this agreement by November 2010. The p rojectedtimeline for the towns to vote on the project would be Februay 2011. Construction and renovation would begin June 2011 and

Note

The following Priorities have been included in the Statement of Interest:

1. gfedcb Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing

the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exists.

2. gfedc Elimination of existing severe overcrowding.

3. gfedc Prevention of the loss of accreditation.

4. gfedc Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments.

5. gfedcb Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and

ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility.

6. gfedc Short term enrollment growth.

7. gfedcb Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with stateand approved local requirements.

8.gfedc

Transition from court-ordered and approved racial balance school districts to walk-to, so-called, or other schooldistricts.


Massachusetts School Building Authority 1 Statement of Interest


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be completed by September 2012.

Is this part of a larger facilities plan? YES

If "YES", please provide the following:

Facilities Plan Date: 9/28/2002

Planning Firm: Tessier and Associates

Please provide an overview of the plan including as much detail as necessary to describe the plan, its goals

and how the school facility that is the subject of this SOI fits into that plan:There was extensive work done relative to addresing the facility needs of the district in the period 2001 -2003.

Feasibility Study Committee's were formed for the Adams Memorial Middle School and the Cheshire Elementary

School, a consultant was hired who assisted with each study and drafted educational specifications for each school.

The consultant working in conjunction with the committee's presented several options with estimated costs to the

district school committee. The school committee selected an option which would renovate the middle school and theCheshire Elementary School at a cost of $18,000,000 and $9,800,000 (2003 dlloars) respectively. A designerselection process was undertaken and a designer, Tessier and Associates was hired to design the options chosen by

the school committee through schematic drawings. This was accomplished. Unfortunately the School BuildingAssistance Bureau began a moritorium on any applications for state reimbursment in 2003. Without any

reimbursement from the state, the towns were unable to move forward with these two projects. The plan now is to

consolidate the middle and high schools into one building, which would be the Hoosac Valley High School. Thiswould change from a 9-12 facility to a 7-12 facility. The middle school 6 th graders are all Adams residents asCheshire 6th graders attend Cheshire ES. The Adams 6th graders would have to be squeezed into Plunkett ES inAdams. This would not be the best educational solution for these students as Plunkett is already near capacity. The

plan would be to renovate Hoosac Valley HS and make it a 7 -12 school and renovate the Cheshire ElementarySchool to accomodate a different configuration of student body by creating a district wide pre -K through 6 programusing the two elementary schools. A Cheshire renovation project will provide options to service all elementary

students in the district in conjunction with the recently renovated Plunkett Elementary School.

Please provide the current student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 19 students

per teacher.

Please provide the originally planned student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 19students per teacher.

Is there overcrowding at the school facility? NO

If "YES", please describe in detail, including specific examples of the overcrowding.

Has the district had any recent teacher layoffs or reductions YES

If "YES", how many teaching positions were affected? 11

At which schools in the district? Cheshire Elementary, Plunkett Elementary, Adams Memorial Middle School , Hoosac

Valley High School

Please describe the types of teacher positions that were eliminated(i.e art, math, science, physical education, etc.):

(6) Classroom Teachers, (1) Music Teacher, (1) Guidance Counselor, (1) Phys Ed Teacher, (1) Shop Teacher, (1) HealthTeacher

Has the district had any recent staff layoffs or reductions YES

If "YES", how many staff positions were affected? 18

At which schools in the district? Cheshire Elementary, Plunkett Elementary, Adams Memorial Middle School, Hoosac

Valley High School

Please describe the types of staff positions that were eliminated(i.e guidance, administrative, maintenance, etc.):

(2) School Adjustment Counselors, (12) Paraprofessionals, (2) Custodians, (1) Nurse, (1) Technology Specialist

Please provide a description of the program modifications as a consequence of these teacher and/or staff

reductions,including the impact on district class sizes and curriculum.




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The district temporarily closing the middle school building placing the 7th and 8th grade pupils at the high school. The Adams6th grade pupils were placed at the Plunkett Elementary School. The Plunkett pre-school program was moved to Cheshire

Elementary School. The district eliminated a high school carpentry course. Two elementary teaching positions were eliminatedresulting in the reduction of grades 1 and 5 at Cheshire Elementary School from two to one. A 1st grade teaching posisition at

Plunkett was eliminated which increased class size to 26.5. High school guidance was reduced from three positions to two. Th

reduction of school adjustment counselors now requires the remiaing two to be shared, one by the high school and middle

school and the other by the two elementary schools. Class size in the district remains reasonable - high school 17.3, middle

school 21.0, Plunkett ES 22 and Cheshire ES 18.5. The district also lost some paraprofessional support in all buildings.

Please provide a detailed description of your recent budget approval process including a description of any budget

reductionsand the impact of those reductions on te District's school facilities, class sizes and educational program.

The budget approval process begins with the district cabinet - Supertintendent, Business Manager, Principals and Directors

who develope a preliminary budget built on anticipated revenues and expenditures adjusted to those revenues. The budget ispresented to the school committee and the public through several hearings. The school committee adopts a budget near the end

of March and the budget is sent to the towns fro approval at town meetings during May and June. During the most recent

budget process in Jan-June 2009, The current budget FY2010 was reduced by the schoo l committee by a total of $1,300,00

in order to balance the expenditures with projected revenues. Subsequent to the budget being adopted by the school committeand ratified by both towns, the states final budget further reduced revenue estimates to the district requiring the district to adjus

the FY2010 budget by another $200,000. Most recently another reduction in state transportation aid to regional schooldistricts will require another reduction of approx. $143,000. The impact of all these reductions is described in the answer to th

prior question.




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General Description

BRIEF BUILDING HISTORY: Please provide a detailed description of when the original building was built, and the

date(s) and project scopes(s) of any additions and renovations (maximum of 5000 characters).:

TOTAL BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE: Please provide the original building square footage PLUS the square

footage of any additions.:

SITE DESCRIPTION: Please provide a detailed description of the current site and any known existing conditions

that would impact a potential project at the site (maximum of 5000 characters).:

The current facility consists of an original building and two later additions totaling 69,048 sqaure feet and located on grounds

totaling 401,487 sqaure feet.

BUILDING ENCLOSURE: Please provide a detailed description of the building enclosure, types of construction

materials used, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).:The original building (east wing) was constructed in 1923. The construction is wood frame w ith brick and mortar exterior

walls. The interior walls are plaster and lath.

The first addition was to the east wing in 1952 and is of similar construction to the original building.

The second addition (west wing) was constructed in 1961. The exterior walls of the wood framed addition is brick andmortar and the interior walls are sheetrock.

The roof on both sections of the east wing is the original built up multi -layer asphalt roof. It is in poor condition and req uires

constant repair and maintenance. The roofing system here certainly needs to be replaced.

The roof on the newer 1961 east w ing has been replaced in 1994 with a pitched metal roof and is in good repair.

The windows in the east wing have been replaced approx. 15-20 years ago. The cafteria (located in the west w ing) windowswere replaced in 2001. The remainder of the west wing w indows are single paned glass. The wood frames have deterioratedto the point where replacement is the only option.very poor condition.

Age of EXTERIOR WALLS (In Years): 85

Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1923

Description of Last Repair or Replacement:

There has been no repair or replacement of exterior walls.

Age of ROOF(In Years): 85

Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1980Type Of ROOF


15 yr old metal roof on west wing. East wing is priginal 1923 roof.

Age of WINDOWS(In Years): 47


Type Of WINDOWS


West wing cafeteria windows w ere replaced. All other windows, including classrooms are original.




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MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Please provide a detailed description of the current mechanical and

electrical systems, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).:

The facility has two separate heating systems. The o riginal 1923 boilers have been replaced several times most recently in

2005 with two new steam boilers. The remainder of the heating infrastructure is original and is in very poor condition. The ageof the system makes replacement of parts and repair difficult and costly. Ventilation systems are outdated and not adequate

for a mo dern day educational facility. The comfort levels of the classrooms during the heating season is very inconsistant.During the warmer weather it is sometimes too warm. The efficiency of the system is poor and costly to operate.

The west wing (1961) has one hot water boiler which was installed when the building weas constructed in 1961. It is now oldand although somewhat better than the east wing boilers, it is still dated and inefficient.

There is a buried oil tank on south side of building which needs to be removed.

Age of BOILERS(In Years): 3



The four boilers in the east wing w ere replaced with two new steam boilers in 2005. These could be converted to hotwater system in event of a building renovation.

Age of HVAC SYSTEM (In Years): 85



Age of ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM(In Years): 85



Constant repair and maintenance. No major upgrades. Th electric company wants to install a major upgrade how everthe cost to the district far exceeds is budgetary ability.

BUILDING INTERIOR: Please provide a detailed description of the current building interior including a descriptionof the flooring systems, finishes, ceilings, lighting, etc. (maximum of 5000 characters).:

The flooring is predominately 9" asbestos containing floor tiles, which need to be constantly monitored for friability and abated

when deterioration occurs. Estimated cost to abate all ACBM's and replace in this facility would cost in the $10 -12 per sq ftrange, which far exceeds to districts ability to finance this endeavor.

There is a lack of proper lighting, ventilation, sound prrofing of classrooms, security and communications systems, acentralized main office and nursing facilities, inadequate space for OT and PT and inadeqaute restroom space and facilities.

Although the district has done some major repairs, there has been an ongoing deferral of m ajor, costly repairs to the facility

due to budget constraints.

PROGRAMS and OPERATIONS: Please provide a detailed description of the current programs offered and

indicate whether there are program components that cannot be offered due to facility constraints, operational

constraints, etc.:

Inadequate special education and school adjustment counselor offices, speech therapy resources, inadequate space for pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students.

The central school office is not appropriately situated near the main entrance, difficult for staff to monitor visitors and creates asafety hazrd to students and staff.

The nurses office and rooms is poorly ventilated and provides no privacy for students. Thre is inadequate spce for OT and PT




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functions. Inappropriate use of the basement as play area for young students.

CORE EDUCATIONAL SPACES: Please provide a detailed description of the Core Educational Spaces within the

facility, a description the number and sizes (in square feet) of classrooms, a description of science rooms/labs

including ages and most recent updates, and a description of the media center/library (maximum of 5000

characters).:

(13) General classrooms 10,893 sf, (1) Art Room 1,650 sf, (1) Music Room 672 sf, (1) Computer Lab 494 sf, (1) Library1,110 sf, (1) Gynasium 3,285 sf, (1) Special Needs 525 sf, (1) Nurse 168 sf, Adm inistration 1,642 sf, (1) Auditorium 2,440sf, (1) Adj Counselor 231 sf, (1) Speech 255 sf, (1) Kitchen 989 sf, (1) Cafeteria 2,560 sf. See attached documents.

CAPACITY and UTILIZATION: Please provide a detailed description of the current capacity and utilization of the

school facility. If the school is overcrowded, please describe steps taken by the administration to address capacity

issues. Please also describe in detail any spaces that have been converted from their intended use to be used as

classroom space (maximum of 5000 characters).:

The capacity of the school is 450 students. The current enrollment is 249.

MAINTENANCE and CAPITAL REPAIR: Please provide a detailed description of the district s current

maintenance practices, its capital repair program, and the maintenance program in place at the facility that is the

subject of this SOI. Please include specific examples of capital repair projects undertaken in the past, including if any

override or debt exclusion votes were necessary (maximum of 5000 characters).:

The district hired a Maintenance Supervisor in October 2007 who reports to the Business Adm inistrator. The Maintenance

Supervisor supervisises the districts maintenance activities coordinated through the Business Administrator and the Principals,who are the direct supervisors of their buildings' custodians.

The district has a five year maintenance plan which is updated each year and presented to the School Committee forapproval. The district complies with AHERA and has a management plan to deal with any asbestos containing materials in the

four buildings. The district has an Integrated Pest Managem ent Plan boh inside and for o utside for all four schools.

Recent capital repair projects at Cheshire ES include a new pitched metal roof installed over the west wing in circa 1994.New indows installed in the east wing classrooms in 1988 and new windows in the cafeteria in 2001. Removal of asbestos

containing floor tiles in the entire east wing in 2003 and in the main foyer and cafeteria in 2005. The district also replaced theentire wooden gym floor with a new floor in 1996. One of the in ground oil tanks were removed in the late 1990's and twonew boilers were installed in the east wing in 2005.

No debt exclusion votes were necessary for any of these projects.




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Priority 1

Please provide a detailed description of the perceived health and safety problems below. Attach copies of orders or

citations from state and/or local building and/or health officials.

ROOF- The roof on the 1923 section of the building is a built up construction that has deteriorated beyond repair. Moss is evid

on the roof surfaces and leaking has caused damage to the walls and ceilings in that section of the building leading to safety issuesrelated to mold and mildew. The roof needs to be replaced (estimated cost - $250,000).

WINDOWS AND DOORS windows are original, single-paned glass with metal frames. Outside doors are also original,

outdated and ineffective. The cost to replace those that havent been fixed is approximately $200,000.

ASBESTOS The age of the building brings issues related to asbestos concerns in all floors, basement, pipes, boiler rooms andcrawl spaces. Although the district follows an annual AHERA plan, the cost of removing all potential hazards is about $350,000.

ELECTRICAL SERVICE The electrical service for the building is outdated, inappropriate for the needs of the building. Theincrease in voltage being installed in Chesire by the National Grid, requires an upgrade to the school that is estimated to cost

$50,000.




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Priority 1

Please describe the measures the School District has taken to mitigate the problem(s) described above.

We have contracted with a roofing contractor to provide annual inspection and ongoing repairs and maitenance to the roof.

Arrangements have been made with the National Grid to install a temporary service to downsize the voltage to the school until

facility issues are decided.

Some of the windows have been replaced with new, upgraded features. The district has abated theasbestos containing floor tiles as per our management plan and as required by AHERA.




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Priority 1

Please provide a detailed explanation of the impact of the problem described in this priority on your district's

educational program. Please include specific examples of how the problem prevents the district from delivering the

educational program it is required to deliver and how students and/or teachers are directly affected by the problem

identified.

The roof is a constant distraction to the educational process. Water infiltration is a very disruptive process as well as a health issu

relative to mold and mildew.

The asbestos containing materials is also disruptive to the educational process. The removal of ACM's is a time consuming and ve

involved process that must be coordinated between the school vacation periods. When it cannot be, in cases where immediate

removal is required, it is extremely disruptive to the educational process, not to mention alarming to the students, faculty, parents

and the community at large.

Please also provide the following:

Name of Firm that performed the Study/Report:

Tessier and Associates

Date of Study/Report: 9/28/2002

Synopsis of Study/Report:

The original 1923 building needs to be raised and a new addition needs to be built on that site. The newer west wing shoul

be renovated and all systems brought up to code.

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to asbestos?: YES

If "YES", please describe the location in the facility, if it is currently friable, and the mitigation efforts that the

district has undertaken to date.:

Mitigation efforts are ongoing. As required by AHERA we perform a three year inspection of the school and re -inspec

all asbestos containing materials on a semi-annual basis. As ACM's become friable, we proceed with abtementprocedures and remove the m aterials as required by law.

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to an electrical condition?: NO

If "YES", please describe the electrical condition, any imminent threat, and the mitigation efforts that the district

has undertaken to date.:

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to a structural condition?: NO

If "YES", please describe the structural condition, any imminent threat, and the mitigation efforts that the district

has undertaken to date.:

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to the building envelope?: YES

If "YES", please describe the building envelope condition, any imminent threat, and the mitigation efforts that the

district has undertaken to date.:

The windows and doors are in very poor condition and in need of replacement. The security of the staff and students iscompromised by the problamtic doors and windows. In addition, the efficiency of the building to retain heat during the

heating season is very poor due to the single pane glass in the doors and windows.

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to the roof?: YES

If "YES", please describe the roof condition, any imminent threat, and the mitigation efforts that the district has

undertaken to date.:

The constant roof leaks have led over time to the build up of mold and mildew within the walls and ceilings. In addition

we have had ceiling collapses due to the infiltration of moisture.

Is the perceived Health and Safety problem related to accessibility?: YES

If "YES", please describe the areas that lack accessibility and the mitigation efforts that the district has undertak

to date. In addition, please submit to the MSBA copies of any federally-required ADA Self-Evaluation Plan and




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Transition Plan.:

The original building is a two story structure and accessability to the upper level auditorium is problematic. A lift has be

installed in the stairwell as the building does not have an elevator




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Priority 5

Please provide a detailed description of the energy conservation measures that are needed and include an estimation

of resultant energy savings as compared to the historic consumption.

HV System The building has two separate systems, one in the original 1923 section and one in the 1961 section.Both systems

are outdated.Repairs provide expensive temporary fixes.The age of the systems also make it difficult to find parts.Ventilationsystems are also old and less than appropriate.Plumbing and room heating units are also outdated causing rooms to be

unreasonably warm or cold.Maintenance and repairs will average over $7,000 and will not address permanent solutions to the

problems with the system.The inefficiency of the system will cause fuel prices to average over $58,000 over the next six years.




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Priority 5

Please describe the measures the School District has already taken to reduce energy consumption.

The district has installed two new steam boilers in the east wing whcih are more efficient and mitigate the some of the heating

problems there. The heating system is inspected and repaired on an annual basis by a local vendor.The ventilation system althou

totally inadequate, has been cleaned and repaired as much as possible and heat controls have b een upgraded .




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Priority 5




identified.

The lack of consistant heat in classrooms is disruptive to the educational process. It is a constant distraction to the staff and

students.

Please also provide the following:

Age of Exterior Walls (Years): 85

Were any major repairs or renovations of the exterior walls undertaken in the past?: YES

If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the exterior walls: 1923

Age of Roof (Years): 85

Were any major repairs or renovations of the roof undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the roof: 1980

Age of Windows (Years): 47

Were any major repairs or renovations of the windows undertaken in the past?: YES

If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the windows: 2001

Age of Boilers (Years): 3

Were any major repairs or renovations of the boilers undertaken in the past?: YES

If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the boilers: 2005

Age of HVAC (Years): 85

Were any major repairs or renovations of the HVAC undertaken in the past?: YES

If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the HVAC: 0

Age of Electrical System (Years): 85

Were any major repairs or renovations the electrical system undertaken in the past?: YES

If "YES", please provide the year o f the last major repair/renovation of the electrical system: 2003

Have the systems identified above been examined by an engineer or other trained building professionals?: YE

If "YES", please provide the name of the individual and his/her professional affiliation:

Dan Trombley, Ouellettes Plumbing and Heating; Donald Sommer, Sommer Electric; National Grid

Please also provide the date of the inspection:: 8/1/2008

Please describe how addressing the system will extend the useful life of the facility that is the subject of this SOI

(maximum of 5000 characters).:

This building, especially the original building built in 1923 is nearing the end of its useful life. The heating and electrical

systems are old and have reached the end of their effectiveness. Without major upgrades and replacements of these system

the effective usefulness of the original wing is nearing an end. The current systems are inadequate to meet the needs of a

modern educational facility.




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Priority 7

Please provide a detailed description of the programs not currently available due to facility constraints, the state or

local requirement for such programs and the facility limitations precluding the programs from being offered.

GYMNASIUM The gymnasium was built as an addition in 1951, below ground level.The facility has been conducive to water

penetration, leaking and safety related to these conditions.

CLASSROOMS All of the classrooms in the original section of the building are 372 sq. ft. well below state

recommendations.There is no room for lockers in the hallways and classrooms are too small for storage, causing hooks on hallw

walls to be used for clothing and book bags, etc. on floors of hallways, causing safety issues.The nurses office is only 168 sq. ft

the physical therapy room is located in a basement area that has been cited by the state.Kindergarten and pre-school play areas

are in the basement with improper lighting, flooring and ventilation.Pre-K and kindergarten students do not have required bathro

access and physical therapy and occupational therapy are located in a space in the basement that is not appropriate.The two

bathrooms for all students in the 1923 section are in the basement, a space that is outdated, too small and inappropriate for the

approximately 160 students in that section.




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Priority 7

Please describe the measures the School District has taken or is planning to take in the immediate future to mitigate

the problem(s) described above.

New sections of tile have been added to the front entrance, cafeteria and some classrooms.




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Priority 7




identified.

Currently, there is a lack of adequate educational space, lighting, ventilation and soundproofing. The school office is not located

the main entrance of the school, there is no OT and PT room for providing these services to a growing number of students who

require them. There is inappropriate use of the basement, which should be used for storage only not classrooms. There is poor

lighting and ventilation in the computer laboratory. The restroom facilities are insufficient to meet theneeds of faculty and student

The outdated communications system is problematic and not adequate for a modern day school. The heating, electrical, septic

systems, the windows, doors, etc.are all daily issues which disract from the educational purpose of the building.




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Vote

Vote of Municipal Governing Body YES: NO: Date:

Vote of School Committee YES: NO: Date:

Vote of Regional School Committee YES: 6NO: 0Date: 2/27/2006




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Form of Vote

The following form of vote should be used by both the City Council/Board of Aldermen, Board of

Selectmen/equivalent governing body AND the School Committee in voting to approve this Statement of

Interest.

If a regional school district, the regional school district should use the following form of vote.

Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on ___________________, the

_________________________________________________________________ [City Council/Board of Aldermen,

Board of Selectmen/Equivalent Governing Body, School Committee] of ___________________________[City/Town/School District],

in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to

submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated _____________

for the __________________________________[Name of School ] located at

_____________________________________________________________________[Address] which

describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which

_________________________________________[Name of City/Town/District] may be invited to apply to the

Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future

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________________________________________________________[Insert a description of the priority(s) checked off on

the Statement of Interest and a brief description of the deficiency described therein for each priority]; and hereby further specifically

acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority

in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any

other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the

_________________________________ [Name of City/Town/District] to filing an application for funding with the

Massachusetts School Building Authority.




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CERTIFICATIONS

The undersigned hereby certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief, the statements and information

contained in this statement of Interest and attached hereto are true and accurate and that this Statement of Interest has been

prepared under the direction of the district school committee and the undersigned is duly authorized to submit this Statement o

Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The undersigned also hereby acknowledges and agrees to providethe Massachusetts School Building Authority, upon request by the Authority, any additional information relating to this

Statement of Interest that may be required by the Authority.

LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT/SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR

(E.g., Mayor, Town Manager, Board of Selectmen)

Chief Executive Officer School Committee Chair Superintendent of Schools

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