This update includes:

• Project Update to the Board of Education
• Building Committee – February Meeting Notes
• Naming the Middle School
• Resources
• Sign Up for Email Notifications

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Project Update to the Board of Education

District administration created a report which will be shared with the Board of Education each month.

Building size: projected: 205,562 sf Mechanical enclosures: 8,933 sf (additional) Enrollment capacity: 900 Total project approved budget  $155,718,801             (not to exceed cost after rebates & credits)

Location: 146 South Street Construction start: April 2026 School opens: December 2028 Project status: On Schedule

 

January 2026 – Project Milestones

Project Milestone	Date
Board of Education – Bond resolution public hearing	January 5
Architectural Design Review Nobis & HMFH Architects presented an overview of the project to the Architectural Design Review board	January 6
Board of Education – Finance & Capital Facility Committees Administration reviewed loan options Administration recommended Harvey Construction as project construction manager Recommend loan resolution to full Board for discussion at the Special Board meeting on January 28, 2026	January 14
Building Committee – Financial Overview Administration reviewed loan options Administration recommended Harvey Construction as project construction manager	January 15
Planning Board Nobis, HMFH Architects & GPI presented an overview of the project to the Planning Board Planning Board members provided feedback, mostly regarding traffic A list of follow up actions/questions is being compiled and will be shared with the Building Committee The district will hold a meeting with abutters in March	January 21
Alternation of Terrain Permit submitted	January 28
Special Meeting – Board of Education Board approves loan resolution Board approves Harvey Construction as project construction manager	January 28

Upcoming Milestones

Upcoming Milestone	Date
Building Committee Meeting	February 5
State Fire Marshall review	February 11
Board of Education – bond rates & schedules	Dates TBD
Meeting with abutters	March 12
60% Construction documents & early bid package	April 1

Financials

Item	$$
Total project budget	$168,777,480
Estimated tax credits & rebates	$(8,378,745)
Other credits – early bid package	$(2,119,520)
Subtotal tax credits, rebates, other credits	$(13,058,679)
Net Projected Cost Budget	$155,718,801

 

Note – Once the project starts, future reports will include costs incurred to date and additional financials details

Project Team

• Architect: HMFH Architects
• Construction Manager: Harvey Construction
• Concord School District
  • Pamela Walsh – President, Board of Education/Chair, Building Committee
  • Elizabeth Boucher – Chair, Capital Facilities Committee
  • Timothy Herbert – Interim Superintendent
  • Matt Cashman – Owner's Project Manager
  • Jack Dunn – Business Administrator
  • Jay Richard – Principal, Rundlett Middle School
  • Terry Wolf – Director of Communication

 

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Building Committee Meeting Notes – February 5, 2025 (Meeting Video)

Agenda

1. Athletics
2. Traffic
3. LEED Certification
4. Exterior

Discussion Highlights

1. Athletics for spring and fall – Athletic presentation (PDF)
   • Athletic Director Steve Largy reviewed the tentative plans for relocating middle school sports – he is working closely with city Park & Recreation Director Dave Gill
   • The Memorial Field track cannot be used and the condition of the bleachers is being assessed
   • There will be impacts to transportation, costs for field rental, potentially smaller teams at the middle school level
2. Traffic Report – Traffic presentation (PDF)
   • Rebecca Brown reviewed the detailed findings from the traffic report
   • The report makes several recommendations including replacing school zone signs with modern versions, signage, striping and curb cuts
3. LEED Certification
   • HMFH briefly discussed LEED certification and the cost involved; they will return with more details in March
4. Exterior
   • Moved to March 5 (date to be confirmed)

 

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Naming the Middle School

The Concord School District is excited to invite students, staff, families and community members to help name our new middle school—an important milestone as we look ahead to the future of education in Concord.

The current Rundlett Middle School was built in 1957 as a junior high school and named in honor of Louis Rundlett, who served as superintendent for more than 50 years. His dedication and leadership left a lasting impact on our schools and community, and we recognize his legacy as we begin this next chapter.

As we plan for a new building designed to support today’s learners and to educate them for lifelong success, we are asking the community to share name ideas that reflect our values, history and sense of place – rooted in Concord’s unique role as the capital, our tradition of civic engagement, and the people and places that have shaped our community.

Following district policy #735, the superintendent will recommend names to the Board of Education with the supporting reasons. There will be an opportunity to provide feedback to the Board before a decision is made.

Everyone is encouraged to participate. Submit a proposed name through this form and explain why you believe it is the right name for our new middle school.

Submissions are accepted through February 20.

We look forward to hearing your ideas and celebrating this exciting step forward together.

Resources

Middle School Project webpage: Middle School Project. This page includes several years of presentations and documents.

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