The estimate for the new elementary school which expands on the existing Multi-Purpose room, includes a proper gym, 7 classrooms per grade for K-5, and is a two-story building with energy-efficient HVAC is $52.2 million.  The Amherst School Board accepted the recommendation as the high watermark estimate for the project.   This is well under the initial 2020 estimate of $66 million.

After spending time with both draft designs from Banwell Architects for Clark-Wilkins, the Joint Facilities Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend Option C to the Amherst School Board.  This option expands on to the existing Multi-Purpose room, includes a proper gym, 7 classrooms per grade for K-5, and is a two-story building.  The Amherst School Board accepted the recommendation and the team is moving forward with securing cost estimates.  The estimates are expected to come in well under the original 2020 proposal.