I can't believe that three years have past since I began representing Ward 5 on the School Committee. Thank you for support and perspective since my first campaign and I hope it will continue as I run for my third term this fall. Watch for an announcement about a campaign kickoff event later this spring.
Office Hours - Spring 2017
Join me and Ward 5 Alderman Mark Niedergang at our Spring 2017 Office hours.
- Sunday, March 19, 1:30-3:30 pm, Armory Cafe, 91 Highland Ave.
- Tuesday, March 21, 8 - 10 am, Armory Cafe, 91 Highland Ave.
All School Committee Members are hosting office hours from March 18 - March 26, see this link for the full schedule. If you cannot attend office hours, School Committee members always welcome emails and phone calls. Contact information can be found on the SPS website.
Safe Schools Resolution
The Somerville School Committee and district has recently adopted the Safe Schools Resolution to broadcast our commitment to supporting and protecting the rights of all students. I am proud and thankful for the expedited and thoughtful work of our administrators on this important resolution and associated policy to support it. I am most thankful for those in the district -- our students and staff -- who live and act in the spirit of this message every day and inspire these words.
New Somerville High School
Plans continue for the design and construction of the new Somerville High School (SHS), overwhelming supported by voters during the November 2016 election. I am very excited to share that the MSBA (the Massachusetts School Building Authority which provides oversight to and state funding approval for school building projects), approved the schematic design (overall scope and conceptual design) this February. On March 22nd the Board of Alderman will hold a public hearing (agenda) on requesting an appropriation and authorization to borrow funds in a bond for the construction of a new SHS. Following this approval, detailed design will begin. The targeted construction period is April 2018 - July 2021. Check out the new SHS website for up to date information about the project, building committee and meetings, which are open to the public.
School Committee Chair for 2017
I am excited to share that I have been elected by my peers to serve as the School Committee Chair for 2017. One of my first responsibilities as the Chair was to speak at the State of the City this past January. Click here to read the text of my speech.
As we all thaw from the winter into spring, I look forward to seeing friends and neighbors out and about in the city. Anytime and place is a good time to share your thoughts, aspirations and concerns about our schools and students. I look forward to hearing from you.
