New Plot Plan

New Front Entrance

New North Perspective

New East Perspective

New South Perspective

Feasibility and Schematic Design Phases

The purpose of the Feasibility Study phase is for Norton and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) to explore potential solutions to Norton High School's facility problems that were identified and verified in prior phases of the school construction, renovation and repair grant process. Possible solutions to be explored may include repairs to building systems, renovation, and/or a building addition. The MSBA is interested in developing solutions that are educationally appropriate and cost effective.  Prior to conducting the Feasibility Study, the district and the MSBA will need to agree upon an enrollment projection, scope, cost and schedule of the study. The District will need to articulate its educational program needs, using the MSBA standard forms, in order to determine the types of spaces needed to deliver the required educational program.  After analyzing possible solutions, if the District and the MSBA agree on a preferred option, schematic drawings and a cost estimate for that option will be developed. The District will need to demonstrate how it intends to finance the initial capital cost of the agreed upon preferred solution as well as financially support the staffing and operation over time. These guidelines are written to provide information to assist the district and the study designer in understanding the process and the expectations of the MSBA.  

The following professional services are required to participate in this grant program, at a cost up to $600,000 for this initial phase:

What will the Feasibility Study and Schematic Design funds pay for?:

MSBA Approval Requirements
Collaboration with the MSBA throughout the entire process of conducting a Feasibility Study is essential in order to ensure that the conclusions reached are in the best interests of the District as well as those of the MSBA.  The Feasibility Study Agreement will allow a District to begin receiving reimbursement from the MSBA for the MSBA’s share of eligible study expenses through the MBSA’s Pro-pay system. In order to ascertain MSBA input and approval throughout the study process, the District is required to secure MSBA concurrence and/or approval at the following study milestones before proceeding to the next milestone. Note that some of the approvals to move to the next milestone require a vote of the MSBA Board of Directors.

• MSBA approved Enrollment Projections generated through the MSBA’s on-line enrollment projection system (Norton High School = 700 students)
• MSBA Space Summary Template of the current facility
• Scope, Cost and Schedule for the Feasibility Study
• Preliminary Program
• Budget Statement for Educational Objectives• Development of Alternatives
• Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives
• Final Evaluation of Alternatives
• Recommendation of Preferred Schematic Design
• Budget Statement for Preferred Schematic Design
• Final Design Program for Preferred Schematic Design
• Preferred Schematic Design and proposed Total Project Budget

Study Requirements
Due to the variety and nature of proposed appropriate solutions (e.g., non-construction alternatives, repairs to a single building system, renovations to the entire facility, an addition), each study will vary as to the specific requirements, scope, cost and schedule. The particular requirements, scope, cost and schedule of a study will be outlined in the Feasibility Study Agreement between the District and the MSBA. The requirements may be based on many factors including the MSBA’s due diligence efforts as well as any meetings or conferences that may have occurred between the District and the MSBA. The following listing of activities should be considered the minimum requirements.

1. Justification

2. Statement of Problem

3. Objectives, Process and Schedule of Study (work plan)

4. Existing Conditions

5. Educational Program, Standards and Policies

6. Preliminary Design Program

7. Development of Alternatives

8. Preliminary Evaluation of Alternatives

9. Develop Budget Statement for Educational Objectives

10. Final Evaluation of Alternatives

11. Recommendation of Preferred Schematic Design

12. Final Design Program for the Preferred Schematic Design

13. Preferred Schematic Design
     

Download the full Feasibility Study and Schematic Design documents:

Feasibility Study and Schematic Design Presentation
Feasibility Study Guideline
Feasibility Study Work Plan
Schematic Design Work Plan