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Pool and other amenities likely local expenses; MSBA will not reimburse non‑educational elements
Summary
Consultants told the webinar that elements not eligible under MSBA rules—most notably a swimming pool—would be paid locally or by donors; the MSBA covers only eligible educational spaces, and the district plans donor outreach and a debt-exclusion vote if a local share is required.
During the webinar Q&A, project staff clarified how funding decisions will be treated once an option is selected for Medford High School. Left Field and SMMA told attendees that the MSBA reimburses eligible educational spaces per its guidelines, but non‑eligible elements — the presenters used a swimming pool as the example — are not reimbursable and would therefore represent a significant…
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