Grossman and MSBA Announce up to $25.5M Science Lab Approval for Springfield Central High

State Treasurer Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), and MSBA Executive Director Jack McCarthy today announced that the MSBA Board of Directors voted to approve funding through the MSBA’s Science Laboratory Initiative for improvements to science labs at Springfield Central High School. One of the next steps is for Springfield 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 City will receive its MSBA grant. The MSBA will contribute up to $25,563,938 of eligible expenses for this $32 million project.

“Ensuring that our students have access to a top-notch, 21st century science curriculum not only better prepares our kids for the demands of an evolving job market, but it also enhances the future competitiveness of the Commonwealth,” said Grossman.  “I’m delighted to see this important project move forward.”

The project at Central High will entail the renovation of six existing science labs and the construction of twelve new labs. Springfield Central High School was built in 1986 and serves students in grades 9 through 12.

“Today’s vote is yet another step in the MSBA’s ongoing partnership with the City in revitalizing public schools in the district,” Executive Director McCarthy said. “The MSBA is prepared to reimburse up to $25,563,938 for the Springfield Central High science lab project.”

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 inception, the MSBA has made $9.5 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects. These payments have saved municipalities over $2.9 billion in avoided local interest costs and have provided much needed cash flow to communities.