Module 4 – Schematic Design
Based upon the completed Feasibility Study and the steps outlined in Module 3 – Feasibility Study, the District and its team, in collaboration with the MSBA, develop a robust schematic design of sufficient detail to establish the scope, budget and schedule for the Proposed Project. The MSBA generates a Project Scope and Budget Agreement that documents the project scope, budget, schedule and MSBA financial participation to forward to the MSBA Board of Directors for their consideration. Approval by the MSBA Board of Directors is required for all projects in order for the MSBA to enter into a Project Scope and Budget Agreement and a Project Funding Agreement with the District. Refer to Module – 5 Funding the Project for additional information.
The following documents are available to assist the District:
- MSBA Space Summary Templates
- DESE Template Cover Letter
- Special Education Adjacency Table Template
- Total Project Budget Template
- Schematic Design Submittal Notification Template
- Local Actions and Approval Certification Template
- Module 4 Completion Checklist
- Submittal Dates for Board Meetings
- Project Advisory 81
- Project Advisory 88
- State Site Permit Tracking Worksheet (refer to Project Advisory 88)
At the June 18, 2025 Board Meeting:
- Three districts were recommended for Project Scope and Budget:
- Longmeadow, Glenbrook Middle School
- North Attleborough, North Attleborough High School
- Wilmington, Wildwood Elementary School
- Based on the most recent data and schedules provided to the MSBA by districts, seven districts will appear before the Board for Project Scope and Budget Agreement authorizations at the August 2025 and October 2025 Board meetings.
- Berkshire Hills RSD, Monument Mountain RHS
- Littleton, Shaker Lane Elementary School
- Dracut, Joseph A. Campbell Elementary School
- East Bridgewater, Central Elementary School
- Lexington, Lexington High School
- Millis, Millis Middle/High School
- Old Colony RVTSD, Old Colony RVTHS
