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1 Massachusetts School Building Authority School District Taunton District Contact Arthur Stellar TEL: (508) Name of School Submission Date 11/13/2009 Note The following Priorities have been included in the Statement of Interest: 1. gfedc Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exists. 2. gfedc Elimination of existing severe overcrowding. 3. gfedc Prevention of the loss of accreditation. 4. gfedc Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments. 5. gfedcb Replacement, renovation or modernization of school facility systems, such as roofs, windows, boilers, heating and ventilation systems, to increase energy conservation and decrease energy related costs in a school facility. 6. gfedc Short term enrollment growth. 7. gfedc Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with state and approved local requirements. 8. gfedc Transition from court-ordered and approved racial balance school districts to walk-to, so-called, or other school districts. Potential Project Scope: Repair Project Is this SOI the District Priority SOI? The MSBA ID for the District Priority SOI: NO 2010 Joseph H Martin District Goal for School: Please explain the educational goals of any potential project at this school We want our schools to be energy efficient with up-to-date life safety systems; therefore, it is our intent to convert the existing electrical heat system over to natural gas, include a new mechanical room and new emergency generator. District's Proposed Schedule: What is the District's proposed schedule to achieve the goal(s) stated above? The School Committee voted unanimously on October 7, 2009 to move forward with nine (9) statements of interest. This was followed by a unanimous vote of the municipal governing body (the Public Properties Committee) took place on October 13, Immediately following MSBA approval, the Superintendent of Buildings, the Superintendent of Schools and the Mayor will meet to discuss a funding plan. Work will begin on this project as soon as possible. Is this part of a larger facilities plan? NO If "YES", please provide the following: Facilities Plan Date: Planning Firm: Please provide an overview of the plan including as much detail as necessary to describe the plan, its goals and how the school facility that is the subject of this SOI fits into that plan: Massachusetts School Building Authority 1 Statement of Interest

2 Please provide the current student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 19 students per teacher. Please provide the originally planned student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 25 students per teacher. Is there overcrowding at the school facility? If "YES", please describe in detail, including specific examples of the overcrowding. NO Has the district had any recent teacher layoffs or reductions If "YES", how many teaching positions were affected? 0 At which schools in the district? Please describe the types of teacher positions that were eliminated(i.e art, math, science, physical education, etc.): Has the district had any recent staff layoffs or reductions If "YES", how many staff positions were affected? 4 At which schools in the district? Four (4) central administrative positions and one (1) nurse were eliminated. Please describe the types of staff positions that were eliminated(i.e guidance, administrative, maintenance, etc.): YES NO Four (4) central administrative positions and one (1) nurse were eliminated. Please provide a description of the program modifications as a consequence of these teacher and/or staff reductions,including the impact on district class sizes and curriculum. There was no impact on the elimination of the nursing position, as students were redistricted, which led to the reduction. Central administrative duties and responsibilities were redistributed to minimize the impact of central administrative reductions. Please provide a detailed description of your recent budget approval process including a description of any budget reductionsand the impact of those reductions on te District's school facilities, class sizes and educational program. The Taunton Public Schools FY 10 budget was approved by the School Committee in a public meeting held in August We were able to minimize the impact of reductions due to an infusion of additional stimulus monies that helped with fiscal stabilization and school facilities, class sizes and educational programs were left intact. Approximately $480,000 in reductions were achieved due to the elimination of four central administrative positions and one nursing position. The district is preparing for additional cuts in FY 11 when the elimination of American Rehabilitation and Recovery Act (ARRA) funds will necessitate additional reductions. Massachusetts School Building Authority 2 Statement of Interest

3 General Description BRIEF BUILDING HISTORY: Please provide a detailed description of when the original building was built, and the date(s) and project scopes(s) of any additions and renovations (maximum of 5000 characters).: Construction began in 1968 and no further renovations and/or additions were undertaken. TOTAL BUILDING SQUARE FOOTAGE: Please provide the original building square footage PLUS the square footage of any additions.: SITE DESCRIPTION: Please provide a detailed description of the current site and any known existing conditions that would impact a potential project at the site (maximum of 5000 characters).: The Edmund Hath Bennett School is a K-4 elementary school situated in a rural setting on 14.6 acres of rural, open land. It is the only school in the district on a septic system versus the City sewer system. BUILDING ENCLOSURE: Please provide a detailed description of the building enclosure, types of construction materials used, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).: It is a single-story brick structure containing 18 classrooms, a cafetorium with full kitchen services, a gymnasium, a library, administrative offices, and associated facility support infrastructure.ceramic tile floors, glazed block walls, suspended ceilings. The roof top is stone ballast over rubber membrane over tar and gravel. The upper layer of roofing material was installed in The lower roof covering was left in place and is original. Both layers need removal followed by a complete new roof replacement. Age of EXTERIOR WALLS (In Years): 41 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1968 Does Not Apply Age of ROOF(In Years): 26 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1984 Type Of ROOF EDPM rubber Roof membrane, ballast system over tar and gravel Upper ballast roof system was installed over lower layer of tar and gravel. This was the method used at the time. In hindsite this bought us some time, but the overall roof covering is only as good as the orginal layer which is original and dates back to Age of WINDOWS(In Years): 41 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1968 Type Of WINDOWS Single pane. Windows are original. MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Please provide a detailed description of the current mechanical and electrical systems, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).: MECHANICAL: The heating in the building is electrical with unit ventilators and wall heaters. The removal of air is through roof mounted exhaust fans. The domestic hot water is furnished by individual hot water heaters in the classrooms and restrooms. These hot water heaters are being replaced as needed. The sewer system consists of a series of holding tanks whose contents are pumped into a septic system. Massachusetts School Building Authority 3 Statement of Interest

4 ELECTRICAL: The electrical system was three dry type 13.8KV/480V transformers in the buildings. One unit failed in mid a 13.8KV/480V outside transformer for the building was placed in the front of the building and the inside cable system was replaced which eliminated the interior transformers. This work was completed in early There is a small propane fueled emergency generator which does not adequately support "life safety" systems. The building is protected by fire and intrusion alarm systems. Age of BOILERS(In Years): 41 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1968 Original equipment. Age of HVAC SYSTEM (In Years): 41 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 1968 Original roof mounted exhaust fans. Age of ELECTRICAL SERVICES AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM(In Years): 41 Year of Last Repair or Replacement: 2007 The electrical system was three dry type 13.8KV/480V transformers in the buildings. One unit failed in mid a 13.8KV/480V outside transformer for the building was placed in the front of the building and the inside cable system was replaced which eliminated the interior transformers. This work was completed in early There is a small propane fueled emergency generator which does not adequately support "life safety" systems. BUILDING INTERIOR: Please provide a detailed description of the current building interior including a description of the flooring systems, finishes, ceilings, lighting, etc. (maximum of 5000 characters).: Building interior: entrance - terrazzo floor, brick walls, acoustical ceiling tiles. Corridors - Tile floor, glazed block wainscot, suspended ceiling tiles. Classrooms - tile floor, painted concrete block walls, suspended ceiling tiles. Library - carpet floorcovering, painted concrete block walls, suspended ceiling. Cafe - tile floor, glazed block wainscot, suspended ceiling. Gym - tile floor, glazed block wainscot, suspended ceiling. Offices - tile floor, wood paneling and painted concrete block walls, suspended ceilings. Restrooms - ceramic tile floors, glazed block walls, suspended ceilings. The roof top is stone ballast over rubber membrane over tar and gravel. The upper layer of roofing material was installed in The lower roof covering was left in place and is original. Both layers need removal followed by a complete new roof replacement. PROGRAMS and OPERATIONS: Please provide a detailed description of the current programs offered and indicate whether there are program components that cannot be offered due to facility constraints, operational constraints, etc.: Programs include Extended Day, the Breakfast Program, and specialized programs for students with special needs. All are currently operational. CORE EDUCATIONAL SPACES: Please provide a detailed description of the Core Educational Spaces within the facility, a description the number and sizes (in square feet) of classrooms, a description of science rooms/labs including ages and most recent updates, and a description of the media center/library (maximum of 5000 characters).: Kindergarten classrooms: 2@ 1224 sq ft = 2448 sq ft Standard classrooms: 810 sq ft = sq ft Physical education: 3900 sq ft = 3900 sq ft Library/Media center: 1116 sq ft = 1116 sq ft SUB TOTAL BASIC EDUCATIONAL SPACE = sq ft Cafetorium/stage: 3900 sq ft = 3900 sq ft Kitchen: 1400 sq ft = 1400 sq ft Massachusetts School Building Authority 4 Statement of Interest

5 Health suite: 184 sq ft = 184 sq ft Admin (instructional): 742 sq ft = 742 sq ft Teacher area: 405 sq ft = 405 sq ft Phys. Ed. locker/showers: 125 sq ft = 250 sq ft SUB TOTAL MISC EDUCATIONAL SPACE = 6881 sq ft GRAND TOTAL EDUCATIONAL SPACE BLDG = SQ FT CAPACITY and UTILIZATION: Please provide a detailed description of the current capacity and utilization of the school facility. If the school is overcrowded, please describe steps taken by the administration to address capacity issues. Please also describe in detail any spaces that have been converted from their intended use to be used as classroom space (maximum of 5000 characters).: Bennett School is currently working at capacity. Bennett has eighteen (18) physical classrooms; seventeen (17) of which are classrooms and one (1) is the room designated for pull out services for the Reading Specialist, Speech and Special Education Resource teachers. At present, Resource Room teachers must double up because of limited space. All classrooms are being used by classroom teachers. One classroom (Room 12) is used by three resource teachers. The OT and Speech Therapist share office space and the Psychologist uses the space if either Specialist is not in that day. The Guidance Counselor and ABA Therapist share an office. The school does not have the physical space for the necessary services. Most OT and APE are conducted outside. Student testing is conducted in a storage area. The art class is conducted on the stage in the cafeteria. Bennett uses the gym for both P. E. and music. All of the specialists have to move into classrooms during lunch time, and if the bookfair or another student event needs space they displace the gym class. The principal s office is used for crisis intervention and additional testing area as needed. In order to maximize utilization, Bennett staff have set up a schedule of rotating rooms for the 3rd grade Special Education teacher to teach her flexible grouping, as well as math. MAINTENANCE and CAPITAL REPAIR: Please provide a detailed description of the district s current maintenance practices, its capital repair program, and the maintenance program in place at the facility that is the subject of this SOI. Please include specific examples of capital repair projects undertaken in the past, including if any override or debt exclusion votes were necessary (maximum of 5000 characters).: The current maintenance program is under the jurisdiction of the City of Taunton Building Department. The new Superintendent of Buildings is in the process of assessing all of the buildings throughout the City. The Building Department has a staff of electricians, plumbers, HVAC technicians and electronic technicians who oversee all of the maintenance and repair issues. Repairs and maintenance are ongoing. life-safety issues are given top priority. Roof-top and weather-tightness are given second priority. Given severe fiscal constraints, we have limited funds for capital improvement. The Taunton High School/Parker Middle School project is the major capital improvement project underway in the City. This project is approximately 60% complete, and was funded with the assistance of a $104 million debt exclusion with MSBA support. Massachusetts School Building Authority 5 Statement of Interest

6 Priority 5 Please provide a detailed description of the energy conservation measures that are needed and include an estimation of resultant energy savings as compared to the historic consumption. Roof repairs Conversion from electric heat or supplemental electricity through PV arrays Window repairs/glazing Replace doors and frames Clean/flush heating coils New unit ventilators Massachusetts School Building Authority 6 Statement of Interest

7 Priority 5 Please describe the measures the School District has already taken to reduce energy consumption. The Taunton School District has had an energy conservation and building management program in place from March 2006 to the present. This policy and guidelines were adopted in the spring of 2006 by the school committee and administration. This program is a people based solution that focuses on changing habits and equipment configurations. Since the inception of this program in March of 2006 to June 2009 a savings of $1,487,399 has been achieved. There have been no major energy based equipment retrofits or renovations over the last few year; not including the +100 million dollar high school renovation currently under way. Some examples of minor equipment upgrades that have been accomplished over the last few years include replacing T12, HID or incandescent lights with T8/T5/CFLs, installing fuel catalysts to oil boilers, utilizing timers/control panels for equipment and adding weather stripping/insulation to areas of concern. All facilities in the TPS have been benchmarked for energy use and are tracked monthly by the district s energy manager. TPS has also worked with the city s building department to streamline HVAC and lighting operations in order to save money and provide a more comfortable environment to all members of the TPS community. The City of Taunton and the TPS has been awarded an Energy Audit grant from the state s DOER. This grant will cover 26 public buildings in the city of Taunton and the TPS. Recently the City of Taunton was also awarded a federal grant from the DOE that will provide $519,600 for conservation measures in the city as well as concentrating on renovating the Martin Middle School. Another program that has been initiated with great success by the TPS has been the student run energy programs. The Friedman and Martin middle school programs ( Gang Green and the Green Monsters ) received the states Secretary s Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Conservation in 2008 and For the last two years TPS has partnered with Abiti Paper Retrieval as well to coordinate recycling efforts from the classroom bins all the way to the recycling centers. Massachusetts School Building Authority 7 Statement of Interest

8 Priority 5 Please provide a detailed explanation of the impact of the problem described in this priority on your district's educational program. Please include specific examples of how the problem prevents the district from delivering the educational program it is required to deliver and how students and/or teachers are directly affected by the problem identified. We recently obtained grant funding at another site to convert our technologies to new energy alternatives, and we are looking for ways to incorporate that in this facility. The replacement of existing electric heat would go a long way toward that effort. The money spent on operational costs is significant and resources that are sorely needed in the district are being wasted. Furthermore, it is important that our educational program teach students to be strong stewards of the environment: electric heat in this day and age does little to achieve this goal. If we want our students to take responsibility and "reduce their carbon footprint," then we need to give strong consideration to the manner in which we model this behavior throughout the City. Additional upgrades should be considered at a later date to include highly energy efficient windows and doors, as well as a new rooftop. We want our buildings to become energy independent some time in the future. Please also provide the following: Age of Exterior Walls (Years): 41 Were any major repairs or renovations of the exterior walls undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the exterior walls: 1968 Age of Roof (Years): 26 Were any major repairs or renovations of the roof undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the roof: 1984 Age of Windows (Years): 41 Were any major repairs or renovations of the windows undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the windows: 1968 Age of Boilers (Years): 41 Were any major repairs or renovations of the boilers undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the boilers: 1968 Age of HVAC (Years): 41 Were any major repairs or renovations of the HVAC undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the HVAC: 1968 Age of Electrical System (Years): 41 Were any major repairs or renovations the electrical system undertaken in the past?: YES If "YES", please provide the year of the last major repair/renovation of the electrical system: 2007 Have the systems identified above been examined by an engineer or other trained building professionals?: YES If "YES", please provide the name of the individual and his/her professional affiliation: Michael Pappas, City HVAC Technician Please also provide the date of the inspection:: 8/17/2009 Please describe how addressing the system will extend the useful life of the facility that is the subject of this SOI (maximum of 5000 characters).: The building is in very good condition, aside from eventually needing a new roof system and some exterior painting. We have upgraded the exterior door hinges throughout the building. We have very few issues with the building with the exception of energy efficiency. If we make the proposed upgrades, we expect to extend the service life of this facility for another years. Massachusetts School Building Authority 8 Statement of Interest

9 Vote Vote of Municipal Governing Body YES: 9 NO: 0 Date: 10/13/2009 Vote of School Committee YES: 8 NO: 0 Date: 10/7/2009 Vote of Regional School Committee YES: NO: Date: Massachusetts School Building Authority 9 Statement of Interest

10 Form of Vote The following form of vote should be used by both the City Council/Board of Aldermen, Board of Selectmen/equivalent governing body AND the School Committee in voting to approve this Statement of Interest. If a regional school district, the regional school district should use the following form of vote. Resolved: Having convened in an open meeting on, the [City Council/Board of Aldermen, Board of Selectmen/Equivalent Governing Body, School Committee] of [City/Town/School District], in accordance with its charter, by-laws, and ordinances, has voted to authorize the Superintendent to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority the Statement of Interest dated for the [Name of School] located at [Address] which describes and explains the following deficiencies and the priority category(s) for which [Name of City/Town/District] may be invited to apply to the Massachusetts School Building Authority in the future [Insert a description of the priority(s) checked off on the Statement of Interest and a brief description of the deficiency described therein for each priority]; and hereby further specifically acknowledges that by submitting this Statement of Interest, the Massachusetts School Building Authority in no way guarantees the acceptance or the approval of an application, the awarding of a grant or any other funding commitment from the Massachusetts School Building Authority, or commits the [Name of City/Town/District] to filing an application for funding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Massachusetts School Building Authority 10 Statement of Interest

11 CERTIFICATIONS The undersigned hereby certifies that, to the best of his/her knowledge, information and belief, the statements and information contained in this statement of Interest and attached hereto are true and accurate and that this Statement of Interest has been prepared under the direction of the district school committee and the undersigned is duly authorized to submit this Statement of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. The undersigned also hereby acknowledges and agrees to provide the Massachusetts School Building Authority, upon request by the Authority, any additional information relating to this Statement of Interest that may be required by the Authority. LOCAL CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/DISTRICT SUPERINTENDENT/SCHOOL COMMITTEE CHAIR (E.g., Mayor, Town Manager, Board of Selectmen) Chief Executive Officer School Committee Chair Superintendent of Schools (print name) (print name) (print name) (signature) (signature) (signature) Date Date Date Massachusetts School Building Authority 11 Statement of Interest