The document summarizes a proposed project to replace the North Reading Middle and High Schools. It provides a history of the project approval process with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) including key dates and milestones. It outlines the proposed phasing of construction, site plans, and floor plans for the new schools. Estimated costs, financing plans, and tax impacts are presented. Advantages of approving the project are compared to costs of postponing replacement and renovation work.

1. NORTH READING MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOLS
Town Meeting
March 19, 2012

2. AGENDA
Welcome
Introductions
Project History
MSBA Board Submission / Project Overview
Estimated Project Costs
Next Steps
Public Comment

3. PROJECT HISTORY AND MILESTONES
• SSBC Reconvened December 2005
• Town-Sponsored Feasibility Study Completed 2006
• Meeting with MSBA to Consider Shared-Core Option October 2009
• Initial MSBA Feasibility Study Appropriation June 2010
• Educational Vision and Program Completed May / June 2011
• Develop/Review Multiple Design Options May / July 2011

4. PROJECT HISTORY AND MILESTONES
• Select Preferred Design Option August 19, 2011
• New Stand-Alone Middle School & High School
• New High School & Renovated Middle School (Stand-Alone)
• MS/HS Shared-Core Facilities
• “No-Build” Option
• Feasibility Study Approved by MSBA September 28, 2011
• Schematic Design Submitted to MSBA December 9, 2011
• MSBA Board Meeting to Approve Project January 25, 2012
• $107.7 million Project Approved
• $47- 49 million Grant Authorized
• MSBA Approves Scope & Budget February 22, 2012

5. MSBA PARTNERSHIP
The New Middle/High School Project will be the result of a partnership
with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA)
The MSBA has provided $8.4 billion towards school construction projects
in the Commonwealth over the past 7 years
The total Project Cost will be $107.7 million
51.49% of Eligible Project Costs ($47-49 million) for the North Reading
Middle/High School Project will be paid for by the MSBA
The MSBA Board Approved the project on January 25, 2012 and the Town
of North Reading has 120 days to secure local authorization and funding

6. PROVIDING A 21ST CENTURY EDUCATION
Enrollment
21st Century Teaching and Learning
Learning Communities
• Opportunities
• Environment
Technology Integration

7. SITE PLAN
EXISTING
FACILITIES
SOFTBALL FIELD
EXISTING HIGH
SCHOOL
TENNIS COURTS MULTI-PURPOSE
FIELD
ACCESS ROAD &
SIDEWALK
PARENT DROP-
OFF & PICK-UP BUS DROP-OFF
& PICK-UP

8. PHASING PLANS – EXISTING SITE PLAN

9. PHASING PLANS – PHASE 1
MAY 2012 – DECEMBER 2012
1. Start Project
2. Relocate MS Modular Classrooms
3. Construct Site Access Road

10. PHASING PLANS – PHASE 2
DECEMBER 2012 – SEPTEMBER 2014
1. Build HS & Shared-Core Facilities
2. New HS Opens
3. Relocate MS to Existing HS

11. PHASING PLANS – PHASE 3
JUNE 2014 – AUGUST 2015
1. Renovate MS
SEPTEMBER 2015
1. Renovated MS Opens

12. PHASING PLANS – PHASE 4
JUNE 2015 – SEPTEMBER 2015
1. Demolish Existing HS
AUGUST 2015 – DECEMBER 2015
1. Complete Fields, Parking, &
Landscaping

13. LEVEL 1 FLOOR PLAN

14. MIDDLE SCHOOL FLOOR PLAN

15. MIDDLE SCHOOL COLLABORATION SPACE

16. SHARED CORE FACILITIES

17. GYMNASIUM – COMPETITION COURT

18. GYMNASIUM – FULL SIZE PRACTICE COURTS

19. WEIGHTS – FITNESS – ADAPTIVE PHYS ED

20. MIDDLE SCHOOL LOCKER ROOMS

21. HIGH SCHOOL LOCKER / TEAM ROOMS

22. GYMNASIUM / MAIN STREET ENTRANCE

23. GYMNASIUM

24. MAIN STREET

25. PROPOSED AUDITORIUM

26. ENTRY PLAZA

27. SCIENCE LABS
Existing Science Lab
• 822 sq. ft.
Proposed Science Lab
• 1440 sq.ft.

28. GENERAL CLASSROOMS
Existing
General Classrooms Proposed
• 634 - 750 sq. ft. General Classrooms
• 850 sq. ft.

29. LIBRARY / MEDIA CENTER
Existing
Library / Media Center
• 5851 sq.ft. Proposed
Library / Media Center
• 8463 sq.ft.

30. HIGH SCHOOL ACADEMIC FLOOR PLAN

31. TYPICAL 21ST CENTURY CLASSROOM WING
Perimeter Classrooms
Teacher Planning & Storage
Teaching Wall
Flexible Collaboration Space
Bench Seating

32. TYPICAL SCIENCE LAB
Perimeter Casework
Perimeter Utilities
Moveable Lab Tables

33. “GREEN” DESIGN
What makes North Reading Middle & High School a “Green” School?
The project will pursue a LEED “Gold” Certification
• High performance exterior wall system including increased wall insulation, high
efficiency windows with high thermal performance and high visible light
transmittance.
• Maximum daylight and views for 90% of the spaces in the building including
automatically dimming classroom lighting as sunlight increases.
• Management of stormwater
on site for both quality and
quantity.
• Acoustics

34. “GREEN” DESIGN
What makes North Reading Middle & High School a “Green” School?
• Increased water efficiency by use of low-flow
fixtures
• Improved indoor air quality with use of low-
emitting materials
• Building products will be sourced from
recycled material, supplied from regional
locations, 75% of construction waste material
will be recycled
• Commissioning of building systems
• Reduced heat island effect by use of light
colored materials.

35. Secondary School Project
Cost and Tax Impact

36. PROJECT COST – TAX IMPACT
Project Cost : $107.7 million
Estimated Town Share: $58-60 million
Estimated State Share: $47-49 million
Estimated Cost to Homeowner: $700 / Year *
Estimated Tax Rate Increase: 10.75%
Estimated Increase per $100,000 $155
* Based on an average home assessment of $450,100

37. SECONDARY SCHOOL FINANCING
PROPOSED HYBRID BONDING SCHEDULE
• Bond $50 million, at 4% beginning 2012
• Bond up to $10 million, at 5% when needed
METHOD OF BONDING
• 50 million, 25 year, Level Payment
• 10 million, 25 year, Level Payment
* Information provided by First Southwest

38. PROPERTY VALUES & YOUR TAXES
Levy Limit (Proposition 2 ½)
Tax Rate Impact on Average Home

39. LEVY LIMIT (PROP 2 ½)
F/Y 12 Levy Limit $36,042,373
Add 2.5% 901,059
F/Y 13 Levy Limit $36,943,432
F/Y 12 Tax Rate $14.38
F/Y 13 Tax Rate (2.5% increase) $14.74

40. TAX RATE IMPACT ON AVERAGE PROPERTY
CURRENT HOME VALUE: $450,100
Annual tax bill: 450,100 x $1.55/per $1,000 = $700 annual payment
VALUE INCREASES 10%; NEW HOME VALUE: $495,100
Annual tax bill: 495,100 x $1.41/per $1,000 = $700 annual payment
VALUE DECREASES 10%; NEW HOME VALUE: $405,100
Annual tax bill: 405,100 x $1.73/per $1,000 = $700 annual payment
* Calculations rounded to the nearest $10.

41. THE “NO-BUILD” COST
The Total Cost for a new project is $107.7 million (MSBA share $47-49 million)
North Reading’s cost for a new project is $60 million
North Reading’s cost to “Not Build” is $50 million
No-Build Cost includes:
• Accessibility Improvements
• Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Code/Fire
• Mechanical Systems: HVAC, Plumbing, Electrical, Fire Protection
No-Build Cost does not include:
• Educational Program Deficiencies
• Modular Classroom Replacement

42. NEIGHBORING MSBA PROJECTS

43. NEXT STEPS
SPECIAL ELECTION March 24, 2012 (Saturday)
MSBA Project Funding Agreement March 2012
Project Design January 2012 – January 2013
High School Construction June 2012 - August 2014
Middle School Construction June 2014 – August 2015
Demolition of HS & Completion of Fields November 2015

44. COST OF “YES” COST OF “NO”
• $60 million local share • $50 million local share
• $47-49 million state grant • No state grant
• Two new schools • Renovation work completed while
students are in session – difficult
• 21st Century Learning needs met phasing
• Science labs increase from 6 to 12 • Limited technology, no new science
labs
• No out-of-town relocation of
students • Modular classrooms in use;
replacement not part of $50 million
• No modular classrooms cost
• Accreditation issues addressed • Renovation work limited to
maintaining accreditation