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Methacton board approves $161,708 study as members debate pivot from new-build to renovation
Summary
The Methacton School District board approved a not-to-exceed $161,708 contract with CHA and Schrader Group to fund a feasibility study into renovating Methacton High School. Board members pressed for clearer budget projections and timelines as the district pivots away from previously pursued new-construction plans.
The Methacton School District board on March 25 approved professional services agreements with CHA and the Schrader Group for a not-to-exceed $161,708 feasibility and planning study to evaluate renovation and addition options for Methacton High School.
The contract, listed on the agenda as item 13h, passed the board by voice vote, 7–1. Board members debated whether the district should continue pursuing a new high school design or “reset” toward a renovation-focused approach. The study will verify existing building conditions, establish a “base system scope” to make the building warm, dry and safe, develop concept options with cost estimates and recommend phasing and implementation timelines.
Devin, the Schrader Group presenter, told the board the work would include on-site measurements, modeling of the existing building, and confirmation of…
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