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Community Forum

A New Salem High School

June 3, 2025

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Background

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On December 21, 2022, the MSBA Board of Directors voted to invite the Statement of Interest for the Salem High School into the Massachusetts School Building Authority Eligibility Period

Salem Public Schools

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Why is the Project Needed?

Obsolete career and technical spaces
Antiquated academic learning spaces
Outdated security infrastructure
Ineffective and inefficient heating and cooling systems
Salem High is the biggest energy hog in the city

It is our turn now!

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Salem Public Schools

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MILESTONE SCHEDULE REVIEW

Vote to authorize submission of Preferred Schematic Report (PSR): June 18

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MILESTONE SCHEDULE REVIEW

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PRELIMINARY COST OVERVIEW

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A “NO” VOTE MEANS …

$354M Project ($100M less)
No Shared Cost with MSBA (100% on City)
Projects Spread Out over 30 years or more
Cost of Escalation (assume 5% per annum)

Renovated Building, Code Compliant, Pedagogical Models Not Addressed, No Expanded CTE Programs, Modest Energy Improvements
Risk of Student Attrition

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A “YES” VOTE MEANS …

$456M Project
Shared Cost with MSBA�(assume 50% for now, say $225M)
30-year “Mortgage” Assumed by the City

Taxpayers Cover Payments through Property Tax Increase
New Building, Current Pedagogical Models, Expanded CTE and Arts Programs, Net Zero Energy, Expanded Athletic Fields

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Update: Next Steps with Construction Manager at Risk Procurement (Chapter 149a)

June

June 18

Mid-July

Mid-August

August 21

Draft and submit an application for the use of Construction Manager at Risk delivery to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG)

Draft the CM at Risk Request for Qualifications (Step 1)

Present the CM at Risk Request for Qualifications to the HSBC

Advertise for Qualifications

Draft Request for Proposals (Step 2)

Review and Shortlist Applicants

Distribute Request for Proposal to shortlisted applicants

Interview and finalize selection (Step 3)

Integrate CM into the Team during month 2 of the 6-month Schematic Design phase