Quincy Awarded $38M Grant for Squantum Elementary School
BOSTON—State Treasurer Deborah B. Goldberg, Chair of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), and MSBA Executive Director/Deputy CEO Mary L. Pichetti announced today that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve a grant of up to $38,346,953 million to the City of Quincy for an addition and renovation project at the Squantum Elementary School. One of the next steps is for the District and the MSBA to enter into a Project Funding Agreement, which will detail the project’s scope and budget, along with the conditions under which the District will receive its MSBA grant.
“Upon completion, this project will provide a 21st century learning environment for students in Quincy,” Treasurer Goldberg said. “Our goal is to create the best space to deliver the District’s educational commitments and goals.”
The proposed project is for an addition and renovation project at the Squantum Elementary School, designed for 380 students in grades kindergarten through grade 5. The proposed project would address several deficiencies identified by the District in their Statement of Interest including outdated mechanical and electrical systems, as well as roof, window and envelope issues. In addition to the physical plant issues, the District reported that the existing facility does not support the delivery of its educational program.
“Quincy students will soon have a beautiful, renovated space which will undoubtedly enhance and improve their ability to excel in the classroom.” stated Executive Director/Deputy CEO Mary Pichetti.
The MSBA partners with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable and cost-effective public school facilities. Since its 2004 inception, the Authority has approved 1,116 projects and has made over $17.4 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects across the Commonwealth.
