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Fort River School Building Committee
Next Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 19, 2019, Police Station Community Room
Next Community Events
Second community event week of February 25; exact time and location to be determined
Current Items
Feasibility Study
Two community events are scheduled for February to solicit public opinion.
Cost estimates for design alternatives are being developed with TSKP.
Site Survey
Preliminary plans completed by Berkshire Design.
Geotechnical Evaluation
Preliminary recommendations completed by O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun.
Membership
The Committee currently has one vacant seat for a Fort River teacher or other elementary school staff member. Interested candidates should contact the Committee.
Indoor Air Quality Testing
Air quality report completed by ATC Group Services.
Timeline
February 2019
Community engagement meetings held.
Survey and geotechnical reports received.
January 2019
Revision of cost estimates received.
Geotechnical evaluation performed.
December 2018
Initial cost estimates received.
October-November 2018
Initial options development considering enrollment figures, educational plans, HVAC options, and zero energy design.
Solicitation of geotechnical evaluation.
September 2018
TSKP works with the Committee and School authorities to understand current conditions and programming needs.
August 2018
TSKP Studios begins work on feasibility study.
Indoor air quality report is made. No major issues found at Fort River.
July 2018
TSKP Studios is selected as designer for the feasibility study.
Solicitation of site survey.
June 2018
Designer evaluation, selection, and contract negotiation.
May 2018
Qualifications from interested designers due.
April 2018
Performance of indoor air quality testing.
Final drafting of RFQ for feasibility study designer.
March 2018
Continued drafting of indoor air quality testing solicitation and RFQ for feasibility study designer.
February 2018
Drafting of indoor air quality testing solicitation.
Drafting of RFQ for feasibility study designer.
January 2018
Decisions made on use of OPM and MSBA procedures.
December 2017
Working groups established.
November 30, 2017
The first meeting of the Fort River School Building Committee was held.
Documents Created by the Committee
Budgets
Presented to Committee on January 23, 2019
Presented to Committee on January 9, 2019
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Designer Services
Submissions
Seeking Written Quotations (SWQ) for Indoor Air Quality Testing
Submission - ATC
Seeking Written Quotations (SWQ) for Site Survey
Submissions
Seeking Written Quotations (SWQ) for Geotechnical Evaluation
Round 1 - Not Awarded
Round 2
General planning
Community Outreach Outline Proposal 04/23/2018
Community Outreach Outline Proposal - Draft 04/20/2018
Estimated Project Timeline - Summary 03/18/2018
Estimated Project Timeline - Detail 03/18/2018
Estimated Project Cost 03/18/2018
Community Outreach Outline Proposal - Draft
Correspondence
Letter to the MSBA 02/2018
Documents
Fort River Elementary School
Fort River MSBA SOI 2018
Asbestos Management and Inspection Fort River 2018
Asbestos Management and Inspection Fort River-6 months re-inspection 2017
Asbestos Management and Inspection Fort River- 3 year 2017
Roof study 2017
ARPS
Buildings Survey performed by School District 02/05/2018
Links
Press Releases
First Community Meeting 01/2019
Environmental Study 09/05/2018
Hiring of Design Firm 07/2018
Release of RFQ 05/09/2018
Contacting the Committee 03/2018
Mission
In the Spring of 2017, Town Meeting approved Article 15B by a 2/3 vote, borrowing $250,000 for the purpose of examining site and building feasibility and schematic design options for Fort River Elementary School, including: site, structural, and environmental analysis; implementation of a community engagement process; formation of a school building committee; development of an education program; selection of an Owner’s Project Manager (OPM); initial schematic drawings of selected preferred options; and initial schematic designs and independent cost estimates of those designs.
Mission Statement by the School Committee for the Fort River School Building Committee
Membership
| Name | Role | Appointment |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Salvon, Chair | Fort River PGO | 10/17/2017 |
| Eric Nakajima, Vice Chair | Amherst School Committee | 10/17/2017 |
| Maria Kopicki, Vice Chair | Community Member | 10/17/2017 |
| Diane Chamberlain | Fort River Principal | 10/17/2017 |
| Anthony P. Delaney | Town Finance | 04/23/2018 |
| Irene Dujovne | Parent | 10/17/2017 |
| Ben Herrington | Fort River Staff | 12/19/2018 |
| Mike Morris (ex officio) | Superintendent | 10/17/2017 |
| Allison Page | Community Member | 10/17/2017 |
| Rudy Perkins | Green Energy Expert | 12/19/2018 |
| Heather Sheldon | SEPAC | 10/17/2017 |
| vacant | Facilities Director | |
| vacant | Fort River Teacher |
Former Members
| Name | Role | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Jean Fay | Fort River Staff | 10/17/2017-12/14/2017 |
| Claire McGinnis | Town Finance | 10/17/2017-02/26/2018 |
| Jim McPherson | Facilities Director | 12/26/2017-11/06/2018 |
| Kristine Royal | Green Energy Expert | 10/17/2017-10/19/2018 |
| Nicole Singer | Fort River Teacher | 10/17/2017-02/26/2018 |
Documents Created by TSKP Studio
Design and Programming
Community Outreach Presentation 2019-02-13
Community Outreach Presentation Draft 2019-02-06
Budget Presentation 2019-01-09
Budget Presentation 2018-12-20
Cost Estimates 2018-12-18
Budget Presentation 2018-12-12
Cost Estimates 2018-12-12
School Committee Presentation 2018-11-27
Evaluation of Alternatives (Pricing Narrative) 2018-11-21
School Committee Presentation Draft 2018-11-20
Space Summary Previous Project 2018-10-24
Response to Initial Feedback 2018-10-23
Options D and E Draft 2018-10-10
Proposed Space Summary 2018-09-26
Space Summary, Timeline, and Programming Meeting Notes 2018-09-05
Proposed Space Summary (420) 2018-08-06
Proposed Space Summary (315) 2018-08-06
Programming Meeting Minutes 2018-07-23
References and Studies
Existing Conditions Site Development 2018-09-26
Existing Conditions Building Systems 2018-09-26
Existing Structural Conditions Report 2018-09-24
Existing Building Plan 2018-08-24
Proposed Schedule 2018-08-06
Site Diagram with Boring Locations 1 2018-08-06
Site Diagram with Boring Locations 2 2018-08-06
Existing Building Plan 2018-08-06
Presentation to the Designer Selection Working Group 2018-06-15