Project Details

Presentations related to the CMS Building Renewal CMS Renewal Video Presentation to Newfields Community – March 2019 CMS Renewal Overview Presentation 2018/2019 – Overview of problem areas at CMS Exeter Region Cooperative School District 2020 Public Hearing – February 2019 CMS Building Expansion VIDEO Panel Discussion – Presented December 2016 CMS Building Expansion ERCSD Deliberative Session […]

We are over 100% classroom usage! Essentially there aren’t enough classrooms, so spaces intended for non-educational purposes are being used for teaching.  In addition, many other spaces within the building are being used in ways for which they were not designed.  Below is a list of some examples. Learn how we hope to match our facilities […]

Projected Cost The projected budget for the CMS Expansion and Renovation is $17.8 million. This figure includes both hard and soft costs (construction and outfitting the new areas) as well as a contingency fund. The ERCSB hired Harvey Construction Corp. as the construction management firm, which has worked to put together detailed building plans and specifications using […]

The Exeter Regional Cooperative School Board (ERCSB) recognized that it had to review the changing educational needs of CMS students and how well they align with our facility. The Cooperative Middle School Renewal project was initiated to: Gain an in-depth understanding of the ability of the current building to meet our children’s needs. Develop and evaluate […]

The Facilities Committee of the Exeter Regional Cooperative School District (ERCSD) School Board discussed a number of solutions to solve the programming and space needs of the Cooperative Middle School.  We found that each option has drawbacks and, in many cases, creates even more serious issues.  We did not take this decision lightly.  After careful […]

The architectural firm, Harriman and Associates, was hired in 2015 for the CMS Renewal.  A series of architectural plans were developed and rough budget numbers secured.  Building options, budgets, and their ability to fulfill project priorities were evaluated.  The committee recommended CMS renovation and expansion using the working set of architectural plans as the most effective balance of building needs and […]

The Building Committee examined past CMS enrollment figures as well as state predictions for changes in local town populations and their age compositions.  Additionally, the committee met with Peter Francese, a highly regarded demographer, to understand New Hampshire state trends, county-specific trends and the SAU16 outlook.  Findings: Total CMS enrollment has remained fairly stable since […]

Committee Purpose The Cooperative Middle School Renewal Committee was charged with reviewing, understanding, and prioritizing the needs of the school; identifying shortcomings; evaluating alternatives to address shortcomings; and to recommend an alternative that best meets the needs of the school to the ERCSB. Committee Considerations Demographics Facility Programming Financial Impact Alternative Solutions Committee Meeting Minutes […]

Over the past 20 years, CMS has followed the national trend and veered away from the traditional junior high school model toward a middle school educational philosophy. The forethought put into the design of CMS embraced the move from an institutional, ability grouped model to a collaborative team approach. To address the needs of all children, […]

Students, parents, administrators, faculty, and staff representatives contributed information toward formulating a list of building needs based upon academic programming throughout the 2015-2016 school year. People offered their opinions during informal conversations with CMS administrators as well as scheduled committee meetings, such as: Parent Partnership Committee, Student Advisory Council, CMS Leadership Team, CMS Scheduling Committee, […]

The overarching goal of the CMS Renewal is to align changes in programming with the CMS building in a fiscally responsible manner while increasing student safety and strengthening our students’ educational experiences. Other key project goals include: Increasing the number of team areas Expanding & reconfiguring the cafeteria Adding an additional elevator Adding additional office space […]

SAU16 has an outstanding reputation for providing children with superior educational opportunities.  The key benefit is exceptionally well-educated graduates. The excellent reputation also supports a healthy community with continued growth. The CMS facility has reached a point of limiting quality programming, both educational curriculum and student support services. All aspects of the proposed CMS renovation and […]