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MSBA High‑School Project Advances; District Schedules Visits as State May Increase Reimbursement
Summary
School committee members discussed upcoming MSBA site visits, visioning sessions and a project website; a committee member said the Massachusetts School Building Authority increased the district's potential reimbursement rate, which could add several million dollars to the Brockton High School project.
District officials gave an update Sept. 16 on the Brockton High School project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), announcing community visioning sessions, school visits to recently built facilities and a project website for public input.
Superintendent Dr. Thigliani and principal McCaskill briefed the committee on an upcoming "shadow day" at the high school, school visits to Waltham and Attleboro, and a calendar of community engagement events. "The project team has set up a calendar, has set up a series of meetings that allow the community to weigh in," said a school committee member.
Nut graf: Committee members emphasized outreach to families, staff and students and encouraged the public to consult the project website. One committee member reported that MSBA has notified the district it may qualify for a higher reimbursement percentage, which could mean several million additional dollars for the project.
Committee member Mister Vega cited the project website and urged broad public participation: "Visit brocktonhsproject.com so you can get a sense of what the opportunities are for you." The superintendent said the district would link the site and feature it in future updates.
Discussion versus action: The item was informational. The committee did not take a formal vote but announced subcommittee meeting dates and encouraged participation in scheduled visioning sessions and tours.
Clarifying details: Upcoming actions include a shadow day at Brockton High School, site visits to recently built schools in Waltham and Attleboro, community visioning sessions and a facilities subcommittee meeting on Oct. 7. Committee members said MSBA recently notified them of a possible increase in the district’s reimbursement percentage.
Ending: District officials said they will share the project calendar and link to the MSBA project website with committee members and the public and will provide updates at future subcommittee meetings.
