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Board approves TSKP as architect for Wethersfield school project after committee recommendation

Wethersfield Board of Education · January 14, 2026
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Summary

Following a unanimous advisory committee recommendation, the Wethersfield Board of Education voted Jan. 13 to accept TSKP as architect for the Highcrest (new), Webb (renovation) and Charles Wright (renovation) project; the committee cited TSKP’s similar project experience, inclusion of Highcrest demolition in its fee proposal, and a voluntary $600,000 fee reduction.

The Wethersfield Board of Education voted on Jan. 13 to accept the advisory school building committee’s recommendation to hire TSKP as architect for the district’s multi‑school project covering a new Highcrest, renovated Webb and renovated Charles Wright. Emily Zambrello, chair of the advisory school building committee, told the board the committee had met and "unanimously voted to re recommend TSKP" after interviewing three finalist firms.

Zambrello said the committee favored TSKP because of its recent experience delivering a sequenced six‑school program on time and on budget, its inclusion of Highcrest demolition in its fee proposal (others did not), and the firm’s familiarity with the town and community engagement. She also said TSKP voluntarily reduced its fee by $600,000. "TSKP's fee is 4.7% of the total project cost," she added, and noted the referendum allowed up to 13–14% for soft costs that include professional fees.

Board members asked about schedule and preschool placement during the presentation. Zambrello said the current plan calls for Highcrest construction to start in March 2027 with completion the following August; committee comments in the meeting also referenced an August 2028 completion in follow‑up clarification. The board moved to accept the committee’s recommendation; the motion was seconded and passed by voice vote. The transcript records no roll‑call tally.

The decision formalizes the advisory committee’s selection and allows the district to proceed into the next procurement and design phases; board members and committee members encouraged continued public engagement as design work moves forward.