Below is a summarized version of the Killam School Building Committee meeting, organized by timestamps and speakers, focusing on key points raised during the discussion in Reading, Massachusetts. This summary condenses the discussion into major themes, speaker contributions, and decisions, avoiding excessive detail while retaining the essence of the conversation. Timestamps correspond to the video linked at the bottom.

📅 June 15, 2026 Killam School Building Committee Meeting

🕒 Meeting Start: 00:04:48
⏰ Meeting End: 01:24:44
💻 Format: Hybrid (in-person with remote participation)
👤 Chair: Carla Nazzaro
👥 Attendees: Patrick Tompkins, Nancy Twomey, John Coote, Shawn Brandt, Christopher Haley, Ed Ross, Gregory Stepler, Carla Nazzaro; staff and consultants including Jayne Wellman and Joe Huggins
🚫 Absent: Kirk McCormick

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📋 Summary

The Committee received a comprehensive update on the Killam School construction bid phase, with filed sub-bids and general contractor bids coming in significantly under prior estimates. Members discussed implications for the overall project budget, MSBA participation, projected savings, and financial strategy. Two major votes were taken to approve off-site work alternates and to select the general contractor with authorization to issue a Notice to Proceed.

Additional discussion focused on budget forecasting, cash flow management, borrowing strategy, and construction scheduling. The Committee approved multiple invoices and financial commitments, received liaison updates including grant-related efforts, formally approved prior meeting minutes, and adjourned after outlining next steps as construction mobilization begins.

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📑 Agenda Overview

⏰ Start Time	Topic
00:04:48	Call to Order & Roll Call
00:06:35	Public Comment
00:06:50	Liaison Reports
00:09:13	Construction Bid, Budget & Financial Update
00:39:06	Votes: Alternates & General Contractor
01:12:53	Commitments & Invoices
01:16:33	Cash Flow & Construction Schedule
01:21:13	Approval of Minutes
01:24:00	Adjournment

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🗣️ Public Comment

⏰ 00:06:35 – 00:06:50
👤 Presenter(s): None

No in-person or remote public comment.

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🔗 Liaison Reports – Highlights

⏰ 00:06:50 – 00:09:13
👤 Presenter(s): Carla Nazzaro

• Planned meeting with RMLD regarding potential grant opportunities.
• Kickoff meeting held with Plant Moran on May 27 to explore Inflation Reduction Act grants and tax incentives.
• Acknowledgment of Superintendent of Schools Thomas Milaschewski’s final meeting; leadership transition noted.

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🏢 Administrator / Manager / Project Team Report – Construction & Financial Update

⏰ 00:09:13 – 01:10:19
👤 Presenter(s): Project management and consultant team

🏗 Construction / Procurement

• Filed sub-bids totaled approximately $31.85M.
• General contractor low bid of approximately $75.2M, well below earlier estimates and the $101.5M PFA construction budget.
• Contractor vetting revealed no major concerns; comparable projects completed with minimal change orders.

💼 Financial Strategy & Cash Flow

• Projected construction savings estimated between $15–25M, pending MSBA confirmation.
• MSBA cost-per-square-foot cap discussed; majority of savings expected to benefit the town share.
• Options reviewed for managing savings, including contingencies and future budget adjustments; decision deferred.
• Total spending to date reported at $9,356,660, trending slightly below projections.
• Introduction of a forecasting log and plans to refine cash flow tracking as construction progresses.

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🗳 Discussion & Vote – Approval of Off-Site Work Alternates

⏰ 00:39:06 – 00:39:52
👤 Presenter(s): Carla Nazzaro

Overview
Consideration of Alternate 1 and Alternate 2 for off-site street and infrastructure improvements.

Vote
✅ Approved
Vote Count: 8–0–0

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🗳 Discussion & Vote – General Contractor Selection & Notice to Proceed

⏰ 00:39:54 – 00:40:40
👤 Presenter(s): Carla Nazzaro

Overview
Acceptance of Brait Builders Corporation as apparent low bidder and authorization to execute the contract and issue a Notice to Proceed.

Vote
✅ Approved
Vote Count: 8–0–0

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🗳 Discussion & Vote – Financial Commitments & Invoices

⏰ 01:12:53 – 01:16:30
👤 Presenter(s): Patrick Tompkins

Approved Items

• Daily Times Chronicle bid advertisement: $473.53
• Daily Times Chronicle invoice #26048 (April 27, 2026): $47,353
• BidDocs Online invoice #26-GK5-1 (May 11, 2026): $450
• Two invoices from David Deair (Facilities Clerk support): $3,300 total
• Colliers Project Leaders invoice #1183159 (June 4, 2026): $56,333
• LBA Architects invoice #23807: $146,892.32

✅ Approved unanimously.

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🚆 Construction Schedule & Notice to Proceed

⏰ 01:19:25 – 01:21:10
👤 Presenter(s): Project team

• Construction duration projected at approximately 438 days.
• Substantial completion anticipated by January 2028, with occupancy shortly thereafter.
• Contractor mobilization planned following student departure on June 22.
• Student-focused groundbreaking scheduled for June 17, with a formal groundbreaking planned later.

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✅ Meeting Minutes Approved

⏰ 01:21:13 – 01:23:49
👤 Presenter(s): Carla Nazzaro

• May 21, 2026 Minutes: Approved as presented.
• One abstention due to absence at the prior meeting.

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🔑 Key Summary

• Construction bids came in significantly under prior estimates, creating substantial projected savings.
• Off-site work alternates and selection of Brait Builders Corporation as general contractor were approved unanimously.
• Financial strategy emphasized maintaining flexibility pending MSBA confirmation of revised grant figures.
• Project spending is trending slightly below projections, with enhanced cash flow tracking planned.
• Construction is scheduled for substantial completion in January 2028, with mobilization beginning in summer 2026.
• Multiple invoices and financial commitments were approved unanimously, and prior meeting minutes were approved with one abstention.

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