Yarmouth building committee prepares feasibility push to MSBA for Marguerite E. Small Elementary

The Marguerite E. Small Building Committee on Sept. 18 reviewed documents submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority and outlined the next steps needed to seek state funding for a feasibility study and schematic design. The committee discussed enrollment projections, potential consolidation options with Station Avenue Elementary School, outreach plans for voters and a recommended $1.5 million request to authorize the feasibility phase.

The committee’s work matters because the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) determines whether the district can receive state reimbursement for design and construction; locally approved funds are required to begin the feasibility phase. Mark Smith, superintendent of schools for the Dennis-Yarmouth Regional School District, said, “I’m really excited that MSBA invited us in and that we’re able to really give the attention that that facility needs.”

The meeting reviewed items already submitted to MSBA: the Statement(s) of Interest (SOI) for Marguerite E. Small and a technical SOI for Station Avenue to allow the feasibility study to evaluate standalone replacement, renovation, or consolidation options. The district also submitted an initial compliance certification, an educational profile questionnaire and enrollment worksheets.…