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Presenter says MSBA-defined 'code repair' would fix systems but not meet educational plan; estimated cost $437 million
Summary
In a discussion of school-building options, presenters said Option A would repair code and accessibility issues required by the MSBA but would not add space or enable planned CTE expansions; they estimated a $437,000,000 cost and said MSBA reimbursement would not apply.
The moderator asked Matt to explain the A and B option labels and Matt said the “a options' were really' focused on a code‑repair scenario required by the Massachusetts School Building Authority.
Matt said Option A would address code compliance across the building's systems, including the exterior envelope, mechanical and electrical systems, and would also require accessibility upgrades inside and on the site, such as functioning elevators, accessible toilet rooms and regrading parking lots to provide accessible paths.
“The a options, were really I…
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