Project Documents — 2025-present

Schematic Design Phase Documents

• Project Master Schedule and Permitting Timeline (2025-2034) — Aug 2026 (New)

• Schematic Design Report Contents (or download .pdf)

  • Exterior, Interior & Site Layout Plans

    • Exterior & Interior Renderings

    • Proposed School Site Development & Layout Plan - July 2026 (New)
      
      

  • Total Project Cost Estimate

    • Draft Total Project Cost (MSBA Updated) - Aug 2026 (New)

    • Schematic Design Construction Cost Estimate Reconciliation

    • Sources of Other Funding
      
      

  • MSBA Comments, Reviews & Approvals

    • MSBA Schematic Design Review Comments & District Response - Aug 2026 (New)

    • MSBA Schematic Design Space Summary Review & District Response - July 2026 (New)

      • MSBA Gymnasium & Auditorium Space Policy Guidelines - (New)

• • Environmental, Traffic & Site Studies

    • Tree Survey

    • Traffic Impact Analysis

    • Preliminary Train Noise & Ground Vibration Study - March 2026 (New)

    • Pollard Middle School Logistics Plan — May 2026
      
      

  • Geothermal-Specific Documents

    • VIDEO How it Works: Ground Source (Geothermal) Heat Pumps (GSHP)

    • Presentation on How Geothermal Works

    • Thermal System Option Comparison

    • Ground Source Heat Pump (GSHP) Resources

    • GSHPs in Schools: Guide to Maximizing Energy Tax Credits

    • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
      
      

  • Future Potential Grants

  • Select Board Article - Amend Zoning By-Law

  • Construction Manager At Risk Selection Report

Feasibility Study Phase Documents

• Preferred Schematic Report Contents (or download .pdf)

• New Construction Options

• Letter to Town Meeting Members

• Pollard Preliminary Design Program

  • Section 3.1.1.4 - Capital Budget Statement

• Pollard Educational Program Requirements - with MSBA Revisions

Eligibility Phase Documents

• Presentation: Pollard Update — May 2025

• Presentation: MSBA Statement of Interest Process

School Master Plan — 2020-2023

The School Master Plan was first developed and presented in 2020, and was updated in both 2022 and 2023. This study provides the foundation for the Pollard Middle School Project.

2020 School Master Plan

• Report

• Presentation — May 2020 (7 options)

• Presentation — September 2020 (3 options)

2022 Master Plan Extension Study 

• Report

• Presentation — March 2022

• Questionnaire Results

2023 Master Plan Extension Update

• Report

• Presentation — August 2023 

High Rock Renovation — 2006

In the fall of 2006, the School Committee discussed options for the use of High Rock as an interim solution to space issues at Pollard.  

• Discussion of options for High Rock School for middle school students (9/20/06)

• Public Hearing for High Rock as satellite middle school space (10/3/06)

• Recommendation for use of High Rock as interim middle school space (10/7/06)