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The project website for the Essex Elementary School Building Project. This website will host everything related to the project along with all Massachusetts School Building Authority & School Building Committee documents. Welcome Please explore the page and click the "About" link below to learn more about the project! About Essex Elementary School Project Design Feedback We would appreciate your input on the Essex Elementary School design options—please let us know your thoughts! Start Now WATCH THE EES INFORMATIONAL VIDEO Next Upcoming SBC Meeting SBC Meeting No. 18 Date: April 14, 2026 Time: 6:00PM https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84921905835 Check out some quick links below! Summary of Meetings This link will take you to a frequently updated list of meetings agendas, presentations, recordings, & minutes Master Calender This link will take you to a frequently updated list of all planned public meetings Monthly Reports This link will take you to the monthly report page - issued around the 12th of each month

Frequently asked questions FREQUENTE HAI FATTO DOMANDE Project Basics WHY IS THE TOWN THINKING OF TAKING ON A SCHOOL BUILDING PROJECT RIGHT NOW? The Essex Elementary School building is in critical need of attention. In December 2023, the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) identified the Elementary school as one of the neediest schools in the state (close to being out of options to address the structural issues of the building) and a good candidate for the grant program. Each day we wait to take action, we risk not only forgoing state money to offset any project costs, but we risk incurring expenditures of more than nine million dollars in "band-aid" costs such as replacing the roof and major mechanicals only to spend the dollars twice when we are forced to address the needed structural repairs. COULD WE JUST REPAIR ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? Repairing the school will certainly be considered as part of the feasibility study. WHAT IS A FEASIBILITY STUDY? The Essex Elementary School feasibility study is the MSBA’s first step. A feasibility study helps our communities determine the best long-term solution to address the failing building. It is a requirement of the MSBA in order to qualify for state-funded reimbursement for any future building project. HOW MUCH WILL IT COST? The feasibility study is estimated to cost up to $1,500,000. The feasibility study will be funded through reserves with contributions from MERSD, Essex, and Manchester. The cost to the towns is determined in accordance with the capital allocation formula outlined in the MERSD Regional Agreement. Additionally, the feasibility study is eligible for MSBA reimbursement. WHO CONDUCTS A FEASIBILITY STUDY HOW LONG DOES THE FEASIBILITY STUDY TAKE? The feasibility study is completed by a designer architect under the management of an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) hired by and in collaboration with the School Building Committee (SBC). WHO MAKES UP THE SCHOOL COMMITTEE? The SBC is required by the MSBA to be made up of town representatives with backgrounds in construction, architecture, landscape and education, as well as the district superintendent of schools, a school committee member, the school principal, district schools' facility management director, at least one teacher from the school, a member of the finance committee or local budget official, and a representative from an office authorized by law to construct school buildings. HOW DOES THE TOWN APPROVE FUNDING THE FEASIBILITY STUDY? This is a three-step process. The first step is an affirmative vote for the Essex Elementary School Feasibility Study warrant article by the MERSD School Committee. The second and third steps require affirmative votes to fund the towns’ portions of the study at each of the town meetings. WHY DO WE NEED TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT THE BUILDING WHEN THE STAFF IS PROVIDING A GREAT EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN ALREADY ATTENDING? The teachers and staff at the Essex Elementary School have done an amazing job educating our students despite the conditions of the building. While we recognize that the most important elements in carrying out our educational mission are the people inside the building, the physical environment cannot be overlooked. WHO MAKES THE FINAL DECISION REGARDING A SOLUTION FOR ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL? Ultimately, Town Meetings and the voters in Essex and Manchester make a final decision about the scope of a project, including costs and which option to pursue. Throughout the Feasibility Study period, the School Committee and the School Building Committee will keep the communities apprised of the plan, as well as provide opportunities for public participation and input. We recognize that it is critical to gain public participation and input and secure voter support for any school building project to be successful.

DI In January 2023, the MSBA (Massachusetts School Building Authority) recommended and approved the Essex Elementary School for admission into the Eligibility Phase of the MSBA grant process. Being accepted means the MERSD Essex Elementary School has been identified as being one of the neediest schools in the state (close to being out of options to address the structural issues of the building) and a good candidate for the grant program. The MSBA grant program provides technical assistance and financial support (a minimum of 30% reimbursement) for the planning and construction of a new/renovated school. Acceptance into the program comes at a critical time. In the fall of 2022, MERSD commissioned Habeeb & Associates to conduct a needs assessment of both facilities to provide a data-based resource to guide in the development of a timeline to address the replacement of Essex Elementary School. The results were reported to the community in November 2022 and clearly showed that Essex Elementary has passed its useful life. The study identified approximately $9 million in capital investments needed to maintain the aging facility. (Habeeb Report ’23 ) Essex Elementary School is a 67 year-old building that the MSBA has identified as “being “being almost out of options” to address structural deficiencies Obsolete architectural and mechanical systems contribute to excessive operational and maintenance costs Unfavorable learning environment with a leaking roof, single pane windows, outdated lighting, and ventilation/heating systems Inadequate size and inefficient arrangement of academic and administrative space with converted locker rooms and closets being used for office and instructional space and limited special education and meeting venues Instructional limitations due to the lack of appropriate instructional space Non-compliant handicapped accessibility Participation in the MSBA program will allow MERSD to work with the MSBA team of experts to conduct a feasibility study to determine the most cost-effective solution for providing a renovated/rebuilt facility. A Feasibility Study is Necessary Because: This is a requirement of the MSBA to qualify for state-funded reimbursement for any future building project, including renovation Creates a transparent process that investigates potential options and provides multiple solutions for the town to consider, including cost estimates and schematic designs for repair, renovation, or new construction Provides the school, town officials, and voters the facts needed to make educated decisions about the future of the school and, more importantly, the students it serves

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Project Team Comitato per l'edilizia scolastica Caterina Bond Presidente SBC/Membro del comitato scolastico Cristina Monaco Meghan Novoichik Vicepresidente SBC/Membro del comitato scolastico Membro del comitato scolastico Melissa Massaro Geremia ruscelli Membro del comitato scolastico Membro del comitato scolastico Eric Conti Lisa Chen Nichole Coscia Giovanni Danizio Paolo Sagarino SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member Bob Cunha Marco Sullivan Joe Attubato Doug Davison Nero Guanci SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member Wendy Czerwinski Laura Maida Gail Rosa Cristoforo Campbel Cristoforo Campbel SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member SBC Member Cristoforo Campbel SBC Member Dore + Whittier Dore + Whittier (D+W) è stata fondata nel 1992 per fornire un servizio di qualità superiore incentrato sul cliente per progetti di progettazione e costruzione pubblici e privati. Oggi, l'azienda è composta da circa 60 professionisti con competenze specialistiche, offrendo ai clienti il massimo livello di conoscenza specialistica e innovazione nella consegna dei progetti. Il processo disciplinato e collaborativo di D+W è il fondamento del successo dell'azienda. Il gruppo OPM di D+W fornisce una pianificazione, una guida e un supporto eccezionali per i principali programmi edilizi con team composti da architetti, pianificatori, project manager e professionisti delle costruzioni, accuratamente selezionati per ogni fase del lavoro per la loro competenza specialistica. Questa combinazione di esperienze assicura il miglior talento e un servizio superiore per i clienti e le comunità in cui D+W opera. Membri del team: Mike Burton Direttore del progetto Terry Hartford Responsabile del progetto Rachele Rincon Assistente responsabile del progetto Rachel Rincon Asst. Project Manager

Project Design EES Design Options Feedback We’d appreciate your input on the Essex Elementary School design options—please let us know your thoughts! Start Now MSBA Process The MSBA’s grant program for school building construction and renovation projects is a non-entitlement competitive program. The MSBA’s Board of Directors approves grants based on need and urgency as expressed by the City, Town, Regional School District or independent agricultural and technical school and validated by the MSBA. Once the MSBA Board of Directors invites a District to participate in the MSBA’s grant program, the District and the MSBA work together, in a collaborative process, as outlined below. MSBA Modules Feasibility Study Read More Schematic Design Read More Design Development Read More Construction Read More

Detailed Design & Construction Documents The District and its team continue to advance the project and the MSBA continues to monitor the project to ensure it remains on track and meets the expectation of both the District and the MSBA as defined in the Project Funding Agreement. In general terms, the MSBA ensures that the project team works within the requirements contained in the MSBA’s Base Contracts and Base Contract Amendments for Owner's Project Managers (OPM) and Designer Services . Additionally, the MSBA assigns a Commissioning Consultant to the project who facilitates an intensive quality assurance process and ensures that the new or renovated building operates efficiently and as the owner intended. Specifically, the District and its team generate construction documents which are reviewed by the MSBA in accordance with the requirements prescribed in the above-mentioned contracts.

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