Upon successful conclusion of the procedures outlined under Module 2, a District may proceed with the Feasibility Study. The purpose of the Feasibility Study is for the District, its OPM (for projects with estimated construction costs in excess of $1.5 million), its Designer, and the MSBA to explore potential solutions that meet the requirements of the District’s Educational Program, and to determine the most cost effective and educationally appropriate solution for the MSBA Board of Directors' consideration.
Overview
The District and its team collaborate with the MSBA to document their:
- Educational program.
- Generate an initial space summary.
- Document existing conditions.
- Establish design parameters.
- Develop and evaluate alternatives.
- Recommend the most cost effective and educationally appropriate preferred solution to the MSBA Board of Directors for their consideration.
During this phase, the Owner's Project Manager will submit on behalf of the District and its Designer a Preliminary Design Program and a Preferred Schematic Report. Approval by the MSBA Board of Directors is required for all projects to proceed into schematic design. Please refer to Module 4 - Schematic Design for additional information. Approval by the MSBA Board of Directors is required for all projects in order to advance the preferred schematic into schematic design.
Recent News
At the August 27, 2025 Board Meeting:
- Two districts were recommended for Preferred Schematic Design
- Martha’s Vineyard RSD, Martha’s Vineyard RHS
- Salem, Salem High School
- Based on the most recent data and schedules provided to the MSBA by districts, six districts will appear before the Board for their Preferred Schematic Design authorizations at the October 2025 and December 2025 Board meetings.
- Blackstone-Millville RSD, Blackstone Millville RHS
- Franklin County RVTSD, Franklin County Technical High School
- Wrentham, Charles E. Roderick Elementary School
- Chicopee, Barry Elementary School
- Marlborough, Richer Elementary School
- Swansea, Joseph Case Jr. High School
