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 move Brockton High School, located in the City of Brockton, into the Schematic Design phase. In the Schematic Design phase, the MSBA and the district will look at possible addition/renovation options to the existing Brockton High School.
“Thanks to our collaborative work with local officials, we are working to build a 21st century educational facility that will provide Brockton students with a top-notch learning environment,” said Treasurer Goldberg.
The proposed project includes an addition/renovation to the original structure that will serve students in grades 9 through 12. In the districts Statement of Interest, the district identified numerous deficiencies in the existing facility associated with the mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems. Additionally, the district noted issues with the building’s envelope, including its roof, as well as issued related to interior materials and accessibility. In addition to the physical plant issues, the district reported that the existing facility does not support the delivery of its educational program.
“The addition/renovation project for Brockton’s High School will mean a better learning and teaching location for students and teachers,” 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 over 1,200 projects and has made over $18.8 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects across the Commonwealth.
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