The meeting, led by Tiffany Ostrander in the absence of the usual chair, focused heavily on the logistics and cost efficiency of the Charleswood school construction efforts. The committee considered recommendations from consultants and industry standards in deciding to proceed with a two-sided mockup. This approach is expected to provide adequate detail for constructability and visual inspection without the complexities and costs of a full-volume structure that could be air-tested. Members emphasized that the real building should be the focus of airtightness testing to obtain accurate results.

Another notable topic discussed was the structural peer review for the project. The committee evaluated proposals from various consultants, ultimately recommending that the contract be awarded to Sousa and True Engineers.

Street improvements related to the project were also on the agenda. The committee is coordinating with various town stakeholders, including police and fire departments, to address any concerns and finalize design plans. A presentation will soon be shared with local residents to keep the community informed and engaged.

Lastly, the committee reviewed feedback from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) regarding the 60% construction documents submission. The feedback was largely positive with no issues highlighted, though some comments on plumbing documents were noted and are being addressed. The committee is working towards meeting the MSBA’s response deadline.