What is the MSBA?  How does the process work?  The Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is a taxpayer funded program that reserves a portion of state taxes each year to help cities, towns, and regional district address their school building needs.  Seekonk has been invited to participate at this time, thanks to our application in Spring 2025.  A limited number of districts are invited each year.  The overall process takes around 5-7 years to get to a significant renovation, addition and/or new construction that meets the community's needs in a fiscally responsible way.  The process includes significant public input all along the way.  Right now, that includes a Building Committee comprised of 20 volunteer residents, some of whom are also school or Town employees.  The Committee also includes a number of school and Town officials, who, as non-residents are non-voting members, but attend to share information that will help the voters decide the next steps.  Once a Feasibility Study is underway, there a community engagement meetings to ensure that any project reflects the needs, values, and fiscal expectations of the residents.  The Feasibility Study process results in a Schematic Design for a project that reflects those values, followed by another Town vote on whether or not to proceed with funding it.  Check out the graphic below from the MSBA for a quick reference of the steps required.