The High School Building Committee (HSBC) met on December 3, the first meeting following the November election and special Town Meeting. The HSBC thanked the community for its strong support of the Wayland High School project and committed to continue managing the project in an efficient and open manner.

The HSBC discussed several administrative issues, including contracts for HMFH Architects and KVA (the owner’s project manager). The Project Scope and Budget Agreement has been signed and sent to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The Project Funding Agreement is on track to be executed now that MSBA has received certification of the votes.

The HSBC will focus on permitting and town approvals in the near future.

The Office of the Inspector General has approved Wayland’s application to use the Construction Manager at Risk alternative delivery method for the Wayland High School construction project. The HSBC voted unanimously to adopt Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk for the project.

Steve Millington of HMFH Architects informed the HSBC that meetings with Wayland High School staff are scheduled for the week of December 7 to continue design development.

The next meeting of the HSBC is scheduled for Thursday, December 17 at 7pm in the School Committee conference room on the second floor of Wayland Town Building.

The community is invited to all HSBC meetings. For more information visit the HSBC website or go to the Wayland Library.

 — Submitted by the High School Building Committee