 NAPS Holds Forum on School Closure, New Grade ConfigurationMalkas took the first half hour of the forum Wednesday to present some facts about the budget and financial realities moving the district toward closing Greylock. Geothermal System Recommended for New Greylock SchoolJessie Saylor of the project's designer, TSKP Studios, updated the School Building Committee on Tuesday of some of the working group's findings regarding energy efficiencies. North Adams Holding Forum on Greylock ClosureThe public schools are holding a forum on the closing of Greylock School and the resulting grade configuration for Brayton and Colegrove Park elementary schools. North Adams Schools Plan Forum on Grade ConfigurationSchool officials are planning a forum for parents on the proposed accelerated reconfiguration of the grades in the elementary schools.  School Subcommittee Recommends Closure of Greylock SchoolThe schools' Facilities and Finance subcommittee is recommending that Greylock School close at the end of this school year.  North Adams Seeks Extension on MSBA Study AgreementThe idea of an extension has come up several times over the past year in terms of meeting the design and funding deadlines.  North Adams School Building Committee Looks Forward to Design DetailsThe Massachusetts School Building Authority's board unanimously approved the school district's preliminary plans on Dec. 13 and has invited it into the next module: preferred schematic design.  North Adams' Costs Drop for Greylock School ProjectThe estimated cost of a new Greylock School to the city has dropped by millions of dollars.  North Adams School Officials Vote for New Greylock School ProjectThe School Committee and the building committee on Tuesday voted aye — with several "resounding" yeses — to move forward with a new build. The other options were an addition/renovation at Greylock or a renovation at Brayton Elementary.  North Adams Building Committee Recommends New $61M GreylockThat recommendation will be taken up by the full School Committee on Oct. 17 in anticipation of a submission of the city's preferred option to the Massachusetts School Building Commission's Facilities Assessment subcommittee.  North Adams Presents School Project Options to PublicThe School Building Committee has met twice this month to review in more detail the three options still on the table — a Greylock renovation/addition, a completely new Greylock or a Brayton renovation. North Adams Holding Session on School Project OptionsThe community will have the opportunity to provide input Thursday on the several options for a school building project.  North Adams School Officials Vote to Change Grade ConfigurationThe school district will have a prekindergarten through Grade 2 early education program and a Grades 3-6 upper elementary program and a Grades 7 through 12 middle and high school level.  North Adams Policy Panel Votes for Early, Upper Elementary SchoolsPending a vote next Tuesday, the North Adams Public Schools will go forward with two elementary programs. North Adams School Building Committee to Review Building OptionsThe School Building Committee has some important dates coming up as it determines which school project will be submitted for approval to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. North Adams Seeks Input on School ProjectThe NAPS School Building Committee is seeking community feedback about the options being considered and strongly encourages all community members to participate in the survey so their input can be included.  North Adams School Building Committee Nixes New Brayton OptionThe School Building Committee on Tuesday voted to eliminate the idea of a new building for Brayton Elementary School. It also discussed the process for deciding the grade structure for the project. North Adams Committee Submits Preliminary School Project PlansThe elements of the design plan have been reviewed over a number of meetings; Tuesday's unanimous vote means the entire package can now be submitted to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.  North Adams School Project Estimates Give Committee Sticker ShockThe School Building Committee had a bit of sticker shock on Tuesday when the range for a renovation or new school construction topped out at $90 million.  North Adams School Building Committee Gets First Look at School ConceptsThe preliminary concepts covered new buildings, renovations and additions at both sites as well as different configurations of grades. Greylock/Brayton School Project Will Look at Grade ReconfigurationThe Brayton/Greylock school project is back in the feasibility phase along with expanded options for the School Building Committee to review. North Adams Preparing School Project ReportsThe consultants on the project updated the School Building Committee on those factors on Tuesday and Matthew Sturz of owner's project manager Colliers International reviewed the timeline and budget to date. Design, Education Priorities Envisioned for Greylock/Brayton School ProjectAmong the takeaways is the importance of "agile" and flexible classrooms, security, outdoor connectivity, professional space, welcoming arrivals and breakout areas. Brayton/Greylock Architects Focus on Natural Light, Durability & Fun DesignsNatural light, durability, security and child-friendly vibes are all hallmarks of schools designed by TSKP Studio, which has been hired to a feasibility study for the Brayton/Greylock project. Mayor: Greylock School Still in the Mix for MSBA ProjectThe mayor made the comments during Tuesday's School Building Committee, during which it unanimously voted to go with TSKP Studio as the designer for the Brayton/Greylock school project. |
