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Massachusetts School Building Authority
School District Mount GreylockDistrict Contact 
William Travis TEL: (413) 458
-9582
Name of School 
Mt Greylock Reg HighSubmission Date 
11/13/2008
Potential Project Scope:
Repair Project
 
Is this SOI the District Priority SOI?
YES
The MSBA ID for the District Priority SOI:
2009 Mt Greylock Reg High
 
District Goal for School: Please explain the educational goals of any potential project at this school
The current building structure does not provide appropriate educational space for science labs and science instruction, does notsupport the latest uses of technology or provide specialized special education areas or provide ADA access to keys building
spaces. The building further inhabits instruction due to a failing heating system and an inadequate energy
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efficient envelop. The
building lacks current security and safety devices, sprinkler fire supression system, internal safety locks and ADA complientexits. Faculty, students and parents are stressed by these significant building impairments. The educational goals to be achieved
are: interactive science labs for improved instruction, enhanced technology utilization for research and writing across thecurriculum. Improved environmental conditions to support a 21st Century climate of learning, With improved air circulation,energy efficiencies, heat distribution, and improved lighting, students will learn and perform better. Another goal is to openeducational opportunities for all by achieving ADA compliance in such areas as our library, guidance suite, and gym facilities.
 
Is this part of a larger facilities plan?
NO
If "YES", please provide the following:
Note
The Mount Greylock Regional School Committee approved the submission of this SOi at its regularly scheduled meeting of 
October 28, 2008.
The following Priorities have been included in the Statement of Interest:
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Replacement or renovation of a building which is structurally unsound or otherwise in a condition seriously jeopardizing
the health and safety of school children, where no alternative exists.
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Elimination of existing severe overcrowding.
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Prevention of the loss of accreditation.
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Prevention of severe overcrowding expected to result from increased enrollments.
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Replacement, renovation or modernization of the heating system in a schoolhouse to increase energy conservation anddecrease energy related costs in the schoolhouse.
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Short term enrollment growth.
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Replacement of or addition to obsolete buildings in order to provide for a full range of programs consistent with stateand approved local requirements.
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Transition from court
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ordered and approved racial balance school districts to walk
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to, so
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called, or other school
districts.
Name of School Mt Greylock Reg HighMassachusetts School Building Authority 1 Statement of Interest
 
Facilities Plan Date:
Planning Firm:
Please provide an overview of the plan including as much detail as necessary to describe the plan, its goals
and how the school facility that is the subject of this SOI fits into that plan:
Please provide the current student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 19 studentsper teacher.Please provide the originally planned student to teacher ratios at the school facility that is the subject of this SOI: 17
students per teacher.
Is there overcrowding at the school facility?
NO
If "YES", please describe in detail, including specific examples of the overcrowding.
Name of School Mt Greylock Reg HighMassachusetts School Building Authority 2 Statement of Interest
 
General Description
SITE DESCRIPTION: Please provide a detailed description of the current site and any known existing conditionsthat would impact a potential project at the site (maximum of 5000 characters).:
The building houses students in grades 7
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12. The building was first opened in 1960 with 120,000sf of space. An addition wasadded in 1968 bringing the total area to 183,000sf. The school is located on a 117 acre site. With the exception of a new
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layer membrane roof in 2002, only annual repairs and maintenance have been done to the building in 40 years. Thereare no know soil or geological conditions that would negatively impact a project.
BUILDING ENCLOSURE: Please provide a detailed description of the building enclosure, types of construction
materials used, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).:
The total building contains 183,000sf. Due to an addition in 1968 the building contains an inordinate amount of corridor space
and this space lacks ventilation and heating. The exterior is brick veneer with CMU back up; pre
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cast concrete and aluminumsiding complete the exterior. Brick spalling has occurred in unheated walls. Freeze/thaw cycles has pushed over/near lintels.Single pane windows in aluminum frames are set in hallow metal frames. Aluminum storm windows were added after
construction. Most windows show signs of deterioratinf caulking. Roof is structural steel deck over steel beams and joists
with rigid insulation. A single ply TPO membrane was added in 2002 but the insulation may be inadequate for new energycodes. The total thermal envelop is very inefficient. No fire suppression system and no fire separation walls for assembly area.
Stairs are not code compliant and several doors being narrow are building code issue for egress requirements. Fire alarmsystem is not code compliant.
Age of EXTERIOR WALLS (In Years):
48
Year of Last Repair or Replacement:
1960
Description of Last Repair or Replacement:
No masonry repairs. No window replacement. Moisture infiltration to brick and spall to veneer. Caulking deterioration
to all windows.
Age of ROOF(In Years):
48
Year of Last Repair or Replacement:
2002
Description of Last Repair or Replacement:
Single ply TPO membrane. Insulation quality may not meet current standards. Evidence of ponding and compressed
insulation not ptoviding adequate pitch to drains.
Age of WINDOWS(In Years):
48
Year of Last Repair or Replacement:
1960
Description of Last Repair or Replacement:
Single pane windows and storm windows in hallow metal frames. Design contributes to significant heat loss. Somecaulking maintenance but original system is unchanged.
MECHANICAL and ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS: Please provide a detailed description of the current mechanical andelectrical systems, and any known problems or existing conditions (maximum of 5000 characters).:
Complete details of these systems is set out in the extensive feasibility study completed by Dore & Whittier Architects, Inc.currently on file with the MSBA as part of our previous SOI. Power plant has 3 individual fire tube boilers 2 of which came
with the 1960 construction and 1 with the 1968 addition. All3 are 200 horsepower size with boilers that produce hot waterdistrubed to a common header. All 3 show signs of severe deterioration and @ $17,000 of repairs have been done in thepast 3 years to keep them operational. Repairs have been welding to cover cracks and leaks. Boilers have exceeded design
life. Heating hot water is distributed throughout the entire building through schedule 40 black steel piping. The hot waterpumps are extremely contaminated due to surface condensation. Combustion air for the boiler room is through 2 wall
mounted louver's each with motor operated dampers. It appears that the louvers are undersized based on current code &need upgrading. There are pneumatic temp. controls throughout.
Little or no ventilation in the corridors which is no longer
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