All year, you have asked how YOU CAN HELP get our kids back into the classroom as safely as possible, and Monday is the time to come together and make it happen!!
Today we officially launch a 5 day fundraising initiative to help cover needs that have emerged as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, such as air filters, disinfecting spray and wipes. Keeping our kids, teachers, staff and administrators safe is critical, but it’s not free. Join us next week by making a donation and encouraging your friends and neighbors to do the same!
To learn more, or to make a tax-deductible donation, visit the MCPE website.
https://medfield-net.zoom.us/j/83347163639?pwd=N0phSWk0ZlViS3BPQlQ2TlhkdXBrdz09Hear from Arrowstreet, the new Elementary School Project architect, about the design considerations to be made over the next two months related toΒ energy efficiency and net zero emissions:What is it?Why do it?Where is MA headed?Case StudiesOther Agenda Items:Utility incentivesΒ New Elementary School ProcessOther Building Types & Net Zero/Energy Efficiency Incentives for residential usersΒ Q&A/Break-out discussionsΒ Β A net zero building uses only as much energy as it can generate and being able to achieve that is a function of the building design.Β Β Please join us to learn more on Thursday! Β Sponsored by theΒ the Sustainability Subcommittee of the Dale StreetΒ SchoolΒ Building Committee and the Medfield Energy Committee.
Posted onFebruary 12, 2021|Comments Off on MCPE looking for volunteers
From Clair Meehan –
Medfield Coalition for Public Education (MCPE) is looking for new board members, men and women from the Medfield community with various skill sets and interests who want to have a voice in the improvements that reach our classrooms!
Board members do not need to have kids currently in the school systemβjust a desire to support and enrich the Medfield Schools.Β Β Β
This year, MCPE has specific needs for applicants with skills that would be an asset to our grant review team, graphic & web design, PR & publicity, and corporate partner fundraising. All skill sets are welcome, and we strive to have a board with diverse backgrounds.
The email below is from the Massachusetts School Building Authority today.
One of the next steps is for the town to evaluate using the MSBA’s Model School approach. Assistant Town Administrator, Nick Milano, reports that employing a Model School approach saved the City of Marlborough around $11m. on construction of a new school when he worked there, before coming to Medfield.
A subcommittee of the School Building Committee is also looking into whether the town can make the new school a net zero building. Lexington reported to the Select Board that its last new school was a net zero school that saved the town money from the first year, while also being better facility for the students, teachers, and the environment.
Unfortunately, the MSBA has yet to adopt a net zero Model School.
RE: MSBA/Medfield: Dale Street Elementary School: Facilities Assessment Subcommittee Meeting
Good afternoon, Mr. Peterson:
I would like to thank the Town of Medfield (the βDistrictβ) and its consultants for their presentation on the proposed Dale Street Elementary School project (the βProposed Projectβ) at the Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (βFASβ) meeting on January 20, 2021.
In addition to the comments which were discussed as part of the Districtβs FAS presentation, Christina Forde, MSBA Project Manager, included the following comments in her opening statements:
Β· The academic organization of the proposed building;
Β· Site circulation; and
Β· Opportunities for outdoor learning.
The following items were topics of discussion:
Β· Appreciation of the Educational Program;
Β· Inclusion and location of outdoor learning spaces
Β· Appreciation of the Main Street concept
Β· Appreciation of a campus approach
The MSBA will be forwarding a formal Model School Evaluation to the District under separate cover shortly.
Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me or Christina Forde
The Dale Street School Project’s Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) was presented at the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Facilities Assessment Subcommittee (FAS) Meeting and was favorably received on January 20, 2021. In addition, the FAS was very complimentary to the Education Plan developed by the Medfield Public Schools. Representatives of the Town also saw the possible model schools that the MSBA has determined may work given our particular needs. The next step is for the Town to decide whether to proceed in the model school process which involves interviewing possible candidates.
Please consider tuning into two upcoming Zoom meetings:
– Monday, February 1 at 7pm: Wheelock Neighborhood Public Forum #2. Analysis of the recent traffic questionnaire will be shared.
– Wednesday, February 3 at 7pm: Joint meeting of the School Building Committee, the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee
Further information about the project and to sign up for email updates please visit medfield.net. Please also follow the Dale Street School Building Project on Facebook.
Posted onJanuary 7, 2021|Comments Off on SBC traffic survey – open to noon on 1/11/21
From Anna Mae O’Shea Brooke –
Wheelock Neighborhood Traffic Questionnaire Open until Monday, Jan. 11 at noon.
The School Building Committee has released a traffic questionnaire intended, but not limited to, the Wheelock School Neighborhood. The data from this questionnaire is anticipated to be used to fine tune existing traffic calculations and adjustments, to understand additional concerns other than traffic increases, and to most importantly focus on developing mitigation strategies that would best serve the neighborhood and the future school development.
Wheelock Neighborhood Traffic Questionnaire Now Open!
The School Building Committee has released a traffic questionnaire intended, but not limited to, the Wheelock School Neighborhood. The data from this questionnaire is anticipated to be used to fine tune existing traffic calculations and adjustments, to understand additional concerns other than traffic increases, and to most importantly focus on developing mitigation strategies that would best serve the neighborhood and the future school development.
For more information about the Project and to subscribe to our email list, please visit medfield.net. Please also follow the Dale Street School Building Project on Facebook.
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