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District outlines plan for seven modular classrooms; projected cost just above $4.3 million
Summary
Superintendent and facilities staff told the school committee that seven modular classrooms will be added across three schools, with site work starting June 1 and installation intended for June–July so rooms can open for September; the town appropriation is just below $4.5 million and projected costs just above $4.3 million.
The Weymouth School Committee heard an update on the construction and programming of seven new modular classrooms that the district plans to add before the 2025–26 school year.
Brian, who presented the update, said the town appropriated just under $4.5 million for the project and "the projected costs are just above $4,300,000," leaving contingency funds for site work. The program calls for three modular classrooms at Hamilton, two at Nash and two at West Augusta; these are in addition to seven existing modules installed about five years ago.
Construction on site work is scheduled to start June 1. The contractor, Ares Building Systems, is assembling the modules off-site (reported as out of state) and the plan is to deliver and install them in June and July so staff can move in during August for September occupancy. Brian said the timetable and budget "are on time and on budget."
Administrators described programming plans: the district will move fifth-grade sections into three modulars and add kindergarten or first-grade sections at other sites to relieve congestion. Design changes will add cabinetry and teacher storage to address prior concerns about interior storage in the earlier modules. At West Augusta, where proximity and easements limit placement options, the district plans perimeter fencing and to add an on-site camera to address sight-line and security issues.
There was committee discussion about fire-sprinkler and building-code limits that prevent physically attaching later modules to some buildings without triggering major renovations. Committee members asked about community outreach; administrators said principals have been working with parent councils and have fielded questions from staff and families.
Next steps: site work begins June 1, off-site module construction continues, the district will finalize on-site logistics and notify affected schools and families ahead of the modules' installation.
