Andover's high school future subcommittee will get its first look at community survey results Friday when it meets to chart next steps for the facility.

School Committee members Shauna Murray and Dave Crow, who make up the AHS Future subcommittee, are scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 9, in Conference Room A at the School Administration Building, 30 Whittier Court. The meeting agenda lists an update on the survey and next steps, along with scheduling topics for future meetings.

The survey, which closes the same day, asked teachers, students, parents and residents to weigh in on priorities, levels of support and concerns about a potential facility investment at Andover High School. The district described it as a questionnaire that takes less than five minutes, aimed at helping the project team understand where the community stands on renovation or replacement of the school.

The subcommittee formed over the summer and has met three times since August. It held its first session Aug. 21 to define its charge and discuss a timeline, met again Aug. 27 to work on a community engagement plan, and convened Sept. 10 to finalize the survey.

Those discussions feed into a larger planning effort that has been building for years. The School Committee unanimously voted March 5 to advance a Modified Option 3 for the AHS Improvement Project, a $3.85 million proposal for furniture replacement and security upgrades brought to the 2026 Annual Town Meeting.

The committee also voted to prepare a Statement of Interest (SOI) for the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) in 2027, contingent on financing analysis and public feedback.

Town Manager Andrew Flanagan told the Finance Committee on Aug. 19 that a new AHS building would start at an estimated $485 million with escalation costs. The MSBA process alone could take 10 to 11 years, according to Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee minutes from Feb. 12.

A comprehensive assessment of major systems improvements and financing options is due to the School Committee by Nov. 1.

Residents who cannot attend Friday's meeting can submit public comment by emailing [email protected]. The subcommittee is expected to set its schedule for future meetings at the session.