School Building Facilities and Maintenance Committee

Virtual

Agenda — 10 items

1. 1 (Posted online: 5/18/26 at 4:30 PM)
2. 1 This meeting was held virtually via Zoom and was called to order at 6:13 pm by Chair Link and adjourned at 7:48 pm with a roll call vote of 2 in favor (Councilors Sait and Link), none opposed, and 1 absent (Councilor Scott). Others present: Leiran Biton - School Committee Member, Laura Pitone - School Committee Member, Elizabeth Eldridge - School Committee Member, Richard Raiche - Infrastructure and Asset Management Director, Eric Weisman - Department of Public Works Commissioner, Danielle Barry - Facilities, Safety and Transportation Coordinator, Jon Bronenkant - Public Space and Urban Forestry Senior Planner and Delaney Fisher-Cassiol - Clerk of Committees
3. 2 Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_vD8EQa9QRSGmlVOPyUZABw Persons with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e., CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures in order to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville should contact the ADA Coordinator in advance at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or ADA@somervillema.gov.
4. 3 Roll Call
5. 1. Approval of the Minutes of the School Building Facilities and Maintenance CommitteeMeeting of April 30, 2026. 26-0857 Accepted Pass
6. 2. That the Administration provide the Committee on School Building Facilities and Maintenance with regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools. 26-0241 Kept in committee
7. 3. That the Administration report to the School Committee and this Council, on indoor air quality conditions at the Kennedy School, specifically regarding mold and humidity levels, and outline steps being taken to address them. 26-0709 Recommended to be marked work completed
8. 4. That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management update this Council and the School Committee about safety improvements to security cameras, enclosed schoolyard fencing, balconies, and other infrastructure at the Argenziano School. 26-0710 Kept in committee
9. 5. That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this Council, practical solutions to clearing snow from schoolyards without damaging play surfaces to allow students to access outdoor play areas. 26-0492 Recommended to be marked work completed
10. 8 Referenced Documents: • SBFM - 2026-05-21 Attachment (with 26-0710)