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The School Building Committee (SBC) oversees and helps facilitate the City's work throughout the planning, design, and construction phases of the project.  

Working alongside the City staff, Somerville Public Schools staff, and consultants the SBC ensures that the project will meet the needs of the school district and is cost effective. 

The School Building Committee meets approximately monthly. To view a full list of previous and upcoming meetings along with associated materials please visit the button link. You can also view recordings of past meetings here

Name Role

Richard E. Raiche, Director of Infrastructure and Management
Interim Chair, SBC Member who is MCPPO Certified
Jake Wilson, Mayor of Somerville Local Chief Executive, Officer/Administrator, Representative of Office Authorized by Law to Construct School Buildings
Andre Green, Ward 4 School Committee Member School Committee Member
Dr. Ruben Carmona Superintendent of Schools
Eric Weisman, Director of Operations and Acting Commissioner of DPW Local Official Responsible for Building Maintenance
Courtney Gosselin, WHCIS Principal School Principal
Kathleen Seward, Coordinator for K-8 Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Member knowledgeable in educational mission and function of faculty
Edward Bean, Finance Director/Auditor Local Budget Official or Member of Local Finance Committee
Emily Grandstaff-Rice, Architect Member of Community with Architecture, Engineering, and/or Construction Experience

Jesse Clingan, Somerville City Council
Ward 4 City Council Member
Christopher Ames, Brown School Principal School Principal
Courtney Koslow WHCIS Parent
Richard Heidebrecht Brown School Parent
Daniel Grayton Resident with Municipal Finance Experience
Hanna Bao Resident and SPS Parent with Development Experience
Suraj Rajbanshi Resident and SPS Parent with Engineering Background

Former members: 

  • Shawn Maguire, former Brown School Principal
  • Jill Lathan, former Commissioner of DPW
  • Katjana Ballantyne, former Mayor

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