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09/30/2025

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Essex Elementary School Project

School Building Committee Meeting #06

September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

SBC Roster Changes

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New Members:

  • Emily Dwyer – EES Teacher
  • Kim Field – EES Teacher
  • Rachelle Rousseau – EES Teacher
  • Steve Hunt – Facilities Manager

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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Draft Project Goals

  1. Experiences and spaces that promote students first as the doers and leaders of their own learning
  2. A learning environment that captures and supports the energy of kids
  3. Space to support all iterations of engagement now and in the future (student – student; student –teacher; teacher – teacher)
  4. School should serve as the hub of the community
  5. Facility should support extensions of learning, including before and after school opportunities
  6. A shared large-scale school community for parents and students to experience small group, large group, and whole school gathering

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ESSEX ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Visioning Next Steps

  • Visioning Session (Child Development & Enrollment Scenarios) – 9/22
  • School Tours – 9/26
  • Program Workshop – 9/29
  • Visioning Session (Teaching, Learning, Space) – 10/22

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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Site Evaluation Criteria Update

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Walkability

A

Nearby Residences

Approximately 300 in a half-mile radius

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Sidewalks

Story St, Western Ave and Winthrop St

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Other Considerations

Half-mile walking radius includes a portion of Main Street

Current Essex Elementary School

12 Story Street, Essex

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Walkability

A

Nearby Residences

Approximately 200 in a half-mile radius

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Sidewalks

Distance to nearest sidewalk:

1,100’ to corner of Landing Rd & Martin St

1,300’ to corner of Apple St & Martin St

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Other Considerations

Bridges at Landing Rd and Apple St

Apple St is zoned a Scenic Road

Nearby walking trail to Memorial Park

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Apple Street Site

30 Apple Street, Essex

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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Nearby Residences

Approximately 500 in a half-mile radius

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Sidewalks

Lincoln St, Summer St, Brook St, Vine St, Norwood Ave

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Other Considerations

Adjacent to High School

Graded “Medium” for Potential for Walkable Trips per MassDOT

Walkability

A

Current Manchester Memorial  Elementary School

43 Lincoln Street, Manchester

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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�Approach: Design Team�

Colleen Soden

LEED BD+C

LEED ID+C

Kelley Tapia

AIA

WELL AP

LEED BD+C

Fitwel Ambassador

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Presenter Today

Eric Haggstrom

Director of Sustainability

AIA

LEED AP

Fitwel Ambassador

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Presenter Today

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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�Approach: Design Team�

We approach using a lens that learning is the top priority:

  • Minimize first cost
  • Minimize maintenance
  • Maximize value to district
  • Offer training opportunities (students, staff + teachers)
  • Considering positioning now for future incentives
  • Importance of healthy indoor environments
  • Opportunities for teaching

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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�MSBA Requirements (Project Advisory #81)�

  • Minimum Requirements per MSBA Project Advisory #81:
    • Achieve Silver using LEED-Schools v4.0 / v4.1
    • Achieve a minimum of 3 (out of 7) points in the following:
      • MR – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization, v4.1 – Material Ingredients (1 point)
        • Specify at least 20 different products from 5 different manufacturers that meet green certification standards
      • EQ – Low Emitting Materials, v4.1 (1 point)
        • Pursuing: Walls, Flooring, Ceilings
        • Optional: Paints + Coatings, Adhesives + Sealants, Walls, Furniture, Composite wood
      • EQ – Indoor Air Quality Assessment, v4.0 (1 point)
        • Perform pre-occupancy building flush-out

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  • The school must meet the minimum energy efficiency requirements described in the
  • MA DOER “Stretch Code Green Community” standards

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  • Be “solar ready”

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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��MSBA PA#81: Extra Reimbursement: 3% + 1%��

  • For an extra 3% reimbursement the project must meet the Opt-In Specialized Stretch Energy Code
    • To meet the Opt-In Code you can either be:
      • Net Zero (Zero Energy Pathway)
      • All Electric Pathway - baseline assumption
      • Mixed Fuel Pathway (not recommended b/c lose utility incentives)

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  • For an additional 1% reimbursement the project must earn additional material/air quality points (earn 5 of 7 available)
      • MR – Building Product Disclosure and Optimization, v4.1 – Material Ingredients (1 point)
      • EQ – Low Emitting Materials, v4.1 (1 point)
      • EQ – Indoor Air Quality Assessment, v4.0 (1 point)

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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���Finding Value: IRA + Utility Rebates���

  • Inflation Reduction Act (IRA): provides a 25.5% tax credit (or grant in the case of non-taxable entities) for geothermal installations. 25.5% from the full system – from wells to diffusers for completed system.

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  • Mass Saves Utility Incentives:
    • New Construction Path 1 requires EUI < 25, which will require an all-electric building design (no gas connection)

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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�Finding Value: Putting this all Together�

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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�Next Steps�

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  • Register project with LEED

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  • Sustainability Workshop 1 with the District, Dore + Whittier and the Design Team

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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�Discussion: Questions and Responses�

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MANCHESTER ESSEX REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

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  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Sustainability Goals Discussion 
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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09/30/2025

SBC Meeting Agenda – September 30, 2025 @ 6:00 PM

  1. Call to Order & Intro
  2. Previous Topics & Meeting Minutes (Vote Expected)
    • SBC Meeting No. 5 20250915
  3. Invoices & Commitments for Review and Approval (Vote Expected)
    • DWMP Invoice No. 4 $21,180.00
  4. Update to SBC Roster (Vote Expected)
  5. Visioning Plan Update
  6. Update of Site Selection Criteria 
  7. Introductory Sustainability Discussion
  8. Other Topics not Reasonably Anticipated 48 Hours Prior to the Meeting
  9. Public Comment
  10. Adjourn

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