SCHOOL MODERNIZATION COMMITTEE
Questions and comments can be sent to the Committee at
SchoMoCo@cheshirect.org
Follow the School Modernization Committee on:
Letters to the Editor
Why do we need to modernize schools?
Enrollment changes at the elementary level
Community Survey Results
PRESENTATIONS AND DOCUMENTS PRESENTED
June 1, 2020: Out of District Visits Subcommittee Presentation
June 24, 2020: Collier Recommendation Demographer, Enrollment Study Proposal Summary & Proposal Request Document, NESDEC Cheshire CT Best Use Proposal, Milone & McBroom 10 yr Enrollment Study Proposal
September 16, 2020: Potential Options for Consideration
October 14, 2020: Enrollment Study Presentation
October 15, 2020: Draft Communication Subcommitte Communication Plan
October 21, 2020: Draft Communication Subcommittee Communication Plan
November 2, 2020: Finance & Debt Presentation, Enrollment & School Capacities by Milone & McBroom, Milestone Schedule
November 8, 2020: Colliers Presentation, Options
November 18, 2020: Colliers Presentation, Options
December 7, 2020: Colliers Presentation (DRAFT ONLY), Survey Proposal, Open Space Info, Matrix Sample (DRAFT ONLY)
January 27, 2021: Presentation on Financials for Scenarios
Committee and Subcommittee Agendas and Minutes
School Modernization Committee
Communications Subcommittee
Options Subcommittee
Out of District Subcommittee
RFP Subcommittee
Teacher/Staff Subcommittee
STATEMENT OF MISSION
The Cheshire Public Schools facilities range in age from 48 to 107 years old. In addition to providing education services, these facilities also serve as social and recreational hubs for our community. The School Modernization Committee (SMC) has been established to consider available options to upgrade the school facilities, which may include new construction, renovating existing facilities, closing and repurposing facilities, and other creative, viable proposals.
The SMC is tasked with developing recommendations for modernizing our schools that will address the educational needs of CPS students in the 21st century while considering the fiscal impact on the residents of Cheshire. In developing its recommendations, the SMC may hire consultants, engineers, or other professionals to assist with strategy and plans, as the SMC deems appropriate. The Town Council has appropriated $150,000 to cover such professional fees.
The SMC shall present their recommendations to the Town Council and the Board of Education as soon as completed but not later than March 1, 2021.
Helpful acronyms that may be used during this project, with their meanings:
CM: Construction Manager
GC: General Contractor
OPM: Owners Project Manager
SPM: Senior Project Manager
PM: Project Manager
APM: Assistant Project Manager
CR: Construction Representative
RSD: Regional School District
HS: High School
SW: South Windsor
PLA: Project Labor Agreement
RFQ: Request for Qualifications
RFP: Request for Proposals
OSCG&R: Office of School Construction Grants & Review
Ed Spec’s: Education Specifications
FCA: Facilities Condition Assessment
Phase I ESA: Phase 1 Environmental Site Assessment
Prelim Geotech: Preliminary Geotechnical
BOE: Board of Education
Admin: Administration
PAC: Political Action Committee
Reno: Renovations
MEP: Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing
Summary of public comments and questions. Last updated 2/11/20.
Committee Members
Chuck Neth, Vice Chair
Matt Bowman
Rich Gusenburg
Anne Harrigan
Jim Jinks
Andrew Martelli
Rene Martinez
Sylvia Nichols
Kate O'Donnell
Jeff Pangaro
Anthony Perugini
Don Walsh
Rob Oris, Ex Officio
Last updated on Monday, March 08, 2021