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Haverhill committee tables acceptance of donated Social Security building, orders finance review
Summary
Superintendent said DESE/GSA approved a beneficial transfer of 367 Main Street to the district but estimated retrofit and IT costs of about $60,000 and $40,000 respectively; the committee voted to table acceptance until Dec. 12 and referred the matter to the finance subcommittee for a detailed cost review.
Superintendent reported that the district’s application for a beneficial transfer of 367 Main Street (described as the Social Security building) has been approved by DESE and the federal General Services Administration. She said the next steps would be acceptance by the school committee and city council, a mayoral signature, and notice from the GSA; once awarded the district would have six months to occupy and operate the property.
The superintendent described an initial facilities and IT assessment and gave a retrofit estimate: roughly $60,000 for minor repairs and furnishings and an additional estimate of about $40,000 for IT infrastructure. She said the district envisions relocating some special‑education services from other buildings (occupational therapy, speech therapy) to the donated site, which is on a bus line and handicap accessible, freeing space at existing schools for classroom use.
Committee members expressed interest in the opportunity and concern about the operational costs and timelines. Attorney Magliochetti moved to table the item to the December 12 meeting and to refer the proposal to the finance subcommittee for further cost analysis; the motion was seconded and passed on a roll call vote.
Next steps recorded at the meeting: the committee will expect a finance subcommittee review with a more detailed budget estimate, and the superintendent said the district can call a special meeting if a legal deadline for acceptance is discovered prior to the December meeting.
Vote record (as read at roll call): Miss Collins — yes; Doctor Graneman — yes; Missus Lullamaire — yes; Attorney Rosa — yes; Missus Ryan Ciedello — yes; Doctor Story — yes; Miss Sullivan — yes; Attorney Magliochetti — yes; Mayor Barrett — yes.
