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MSBA Overview

Partner with Massachusetts communities to design and construct cost-effective, sustainable public school facilities. Conducting school surveys, IT loan program, and other initiatives.

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MSBA Overview

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  1. MSBA Overview www.MassSchoolBuildings.org

  2. Our Mission Partner with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable, and cost-effective public school facilities. www.MassSchoolBuildings.org

  3. 2016 School Survey www.MassSchoolBuildings.org/programs/needs_survey

  4. 2016 School Survey- What is it? • Starting in late September, assessors from MSBA’s survey consultant, STV, started visiting every public elementary and secondary school in the Commonwealth. We previously completed assessments in 2005 and 2010. • We anticipate that the assessments of all public schools in Massachusetts will take place from September through December 2016. To date, we have already been out to over 750 schools in 148 districts. • The school survey is a general facility assessment meant to establish a baseline for all of the Commonwealth’s schools and to help the MSBA understand how the needs of individual districts fit within the statewide spectrum of need. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  5. 2016 School Survey- When and Why • It is essential that the MSBA successfully preforms these periodic surveys in order to meet our enabling legislation. • The assessment will evaluate several key factors, including: • Condition • Capacity • Maintenance • Educational Environment • Upon completion of the report, the data from the assessments will be made available to districts and may help them in better understanding their facility condition. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  6. 2016 School Survey- More Information • The final report should be ready in the late Spring of 2017. • For more information, please visit our website at http://www.massschoolbuildings.org/programs/needs_survey Massachusetts School Building Authority

  7. MSBA Technology Loan Program www.MassSchoolBuildings.org/programs/IT_Loan_Program

  8. MSBA/DESE/MassIT Public School Technology Loan Program • Goal is to improve student instruction and assessment through the use of information technology [including enhanced] infrastructure and increased broadband access. • 87 schools from 20 school districts applied for the Grants through the DESE Office of Digital Learning/MassIT. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  9. MSBA/DESE/MassIT Public School Information Technology Loan Program • Goals of the partnership: • Will drive the development of technology infrastructure in schools • Will result in greater equity in terms of technology • Will not overwhelm districts with complexity • Decisions on the grants from the Office of Digital Learning/MassIT will be made in the coming weeks. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  10. IT Infrastructure Loan Program: Proposed Process LEAs DESE MassIT MSBA Districts apply to DCPS Aug/Sept ESE ranks LEAs ESE authorizes grants/loans MassIT determines IT costs based on bids Communities commit to loan MSBA loans $ to authorized LEAs Winter Communities assign loan $ to MassIT MassIT pays IT infrastructure vendors MassIT certifies work is complete MassIT applies for e-rate on LEA’s behalf Spring MassIT disburses e-rate rebate to LEA Communities pay back loan over 5 years

  11. Our Programs & Initiatives www.MassSchoolBuildings.org/programs

  12. 2016 Statements of Interest • Total SOI’s received: 156 • 89 Core Program • 57 Accelerated Repair Program • Accelerated Repair Program: In 2016 the MSBA invited a total of 28 Districts, 49 Schools into our Accelerated Repair Program. • Core Program:Core Program, which is primarily for projects beyond the scope of the Accelerated Repair Program, including extensive repairs, renovations, addition/renovations, and new school construction. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  13. 2016 Statements of Interest • We are currently in our due diligence phase conducting senior studies and we anticipate finishing them by the end of November. • We anticipate our Board making decisions on the 2016 Core Project applicants at our February 2017 Board Meeting. • The 2017 process will be opening in early January. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  14. A Few Achievements • $12.2 billion in payments to cities, towns and regional school districts • Developed data based enrollment projection methodology in order to build right-sized schools • Improved learning facilities for over 600,000 students • Made over 1,750 site visits to more than 250 school districts as part of the MSBA’s review and due diligence process Massachusetts School Building Authority

  15. A Few More Achievements • MSBA has completed final audits of 1,113 projects totaling over $18 billion in submitted costs; • Achieved audit savings of over $1.4 billion; and • Audited approximately $3.95 billion in costs for the 233 projects currently submitting monthly requests for reimbursement. Massachusetts School Building Authority

  16. Stay Updated on the MSBA • Visit us online at www.MassSchoolBuildings.org • Like us on Facebook • Follow us on Twitter (@MASS_sba) Massachusetts School Building Authority

  17. Questions? Contact: Matt Donovan Director of Administration and Operations Matt.Donovan@MassSchoolBuildings.org www.MassSchoolBuildings.org/news_events/presentations

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