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Councilor Syed (referred to in the transcript as Councilor Saeed/Syed) voted \"yes.\" Councilor Klingen voted \"yes.\" Councilor Davis voted \"yes.\" The clerk announced that all members had voted to accept the minutes and to adjourn, and the meeting recessed and then adjourned.

The vote was recorded by roll call; no dissent or abstention was entered on the record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Somerville City, MA - School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee - 2025-06-10 - Jun 11, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At meeting end the clerk called the roll for approval of minutes and adjournment; Councilor Syed (Saeed), Councilor Klingen and Councilor Davis voted to accept the minutes and adjourn.","taxTitle","Somerville City, Middlesex County, Massachusetts","taxId",4564,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536592,"School and city begin talks to shift CTE equipment maintenance funding out of school operating budget",1101,5714000,6815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239&start=5714&end=6815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239/thumbnail_5714000.jpg","/articles/6536592/Somerville-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/School-and-city-begin-talks-to-shift-CTE-equipment-maintenance-funding-out-of-school-operating-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536592-fd1698c80e74ce0f1f00b3257933b9c2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139214&Signature=YW3UwwsUP8W2z~bdwpip0jlyzuW0bSjy1WL-JpClEir5ZhhCnTDROrNNwRpKsFHRKgRwGA~nT0dlonjFrO~6Ziu8BvlTLyniZqe-V9sF-EdznC2lHN~1-ZMP9qyECuXfqgybHzkGvb-1SI3F9xir9hGP6BYuElZm6BtXnQotDAboGvmMfPT9m6AVlBQho0T96rbcZGnWZNYUnAOEYVGElXzNXOBkCX~nlZPYjxSIIslyA~BVxUAiR-ovjJg9QqIywYROOqIl-wWXJERrL3gPDQyR0CExnWf9VPUu93YnFnF4ntt2H-wyuN1TlF1TD25XrBGfj8LaqJkNFVWXRVrdHw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Somerville joint committee discussed maintenance funding for career and technical education (CTE) equipment at Somerville High School on June 10, focusing on positions of responsibility and which budget should pay for large pieces of equipment such as air compressors and ovens.

School committee members said some CTE equipment historically has been maintained from school operating lines, which committee members argued is inefficient and unfair. \"If any of these equipment might have been in a different building, they would sit firmly in . . . the maintenance for that would be the responsibility of DPW,\" School Committee member said during the discussion.

Administration liaisons reported ongoing discussions with the mayor’s office and finance staff about long-term planning and sustainable funding for these maintenance needs. School staff noted the CTE program has grown—district staff said it grew roughly 48% since 2021—and the program’s more complex, higher-value equipment increases maintenance obligations.

Danielle Berry, the district’s facilities, safety and transportation coordinator, confirmed the district recently hired dedicated facilities staff and is coordinating with city departments to clarify funding responsibilities.

Committee members urged that efficiencies of scale be used where possible, such as adding CTE equipment to existing city contracts for similar equipment maintenance. No formal reallocation of budget lines was approved at the June 10 meeting; administration staff said they will continue discussions and follow up with recommendations.","Following a School Committee request, administration and school staff said they are discussing long-term plans to ensure maintenance for Somerville High School career and technical education (CTE) equipment is sustainably funded and not repeatedly absorbed by school operating budgets.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536596,"School committee asks city for contingency plan and MOU on school displacement; administration working with legal teams",327,5173000,5500000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239&start=5173&end=5500","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239/thumbnail_5173000.jpg","/articles/6536596/Somerville-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/School-committee-asks-city-for-contingency-plan-and-MOU-on-school-displacement-administration-working-with-legal-teams","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536596-e8c84b23001ffec978ad9bdca45bdd5a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139214&Signature=DOviS1zSFyVLLWFBb9qs4Unq4p6nKd4iSSAe8YMhvKlbD2kCzMHJLAF3mPr3J6PwJI-tNNB~C6W5uIGTRKV9E3iSDj8odwPwI5PzJtKw8anNAyTWbtvF3pkKp5eIxSaBk5Ab~PvVSL4zxlLcWnaJtqJLycGayQpm3SpEzFTEQpxT8l~jANPrH57BW7uTkAPovXwD9r7-pfTxQ-zXPMcjjnfv6ynsL-eYgr~xUkfcfTiWlPMvY0qEVso1Ajzv-qe9WuAgjfJDc~PPEr8OEu6SWEVLgU2g8xFvuIka~gVP7Ojzvt4F2Z07x1bNjZazDtSzvD646x~gFfofx4XLZDeZqw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 10 joint meeting, School Committee members pressed the city for a clear contingency plan and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to define responsibilities if a school building must be closed during a school year and students must be relocated.

School Committee member Sarah Phillips and others emphasized that previous relocations have required ad hoc decisions and that the district needs a prearranged plan. Phillips said the intent of the earlier motion was to have the MOU created and signed before opening a warming center on Prescott Street.

Yasmin Radassi, legislative liaison in the mayor’s office, said the city solicitor is following up with the Somerville Public Schools legal team on the requested MOU. Radassi also told the committee the administration is investing in preventative maintenance and repairs to reduce the likelihood of mid-year displacements.

Committee members asked for an explicit timeline. Administration staff said they would check with legal and return with a timeline; School Committee members requested the matter be placed on the fall subcommittee agenda for a formal update and possible motion. Chair Lance Davis agreed to submit an order to have the city’s emergency plan for school closure presented at a fall meeting.

The committee decided to close the current item and to use a related, more detailed agenda item on swing/swing space to carry the topic forward in a later meeting.","School committee members requested a formal contingency plan and a signed memorandum of understanding (MOU) describing responsibilities if a school building must be closed during the school year; the mayor’s office said the city solicitor and Somerville Public Schools legal team are drafting the MOU and staff will return in the fall.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536601,"City says it is procuring software to track preventative maintenance and public reporting; 22 bids under review",455,2885000,3340000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239&start=2885&end=3340","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239/thumbnail_2885000.jpg","/articles/6536601/Somerville-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/City-says-it-is-procuring-software-to-track-preventative-maintenance-and-public-reporting-22-bids-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536601-255d8cec97ebec6d452d69f03af570e4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139214&Signature=gN8KzPkSc4mc-xtOB16wfdU0Bu5aabr5RXvDqLktqnRYYanh8hiG3xBV-Ky7i2i355UpGym2Xqz1JtFkF0Dsabtmbvh1uCuh-NLRuqbKA3EhvjV33jTVtdLRbKZwN~CswhupKh2Ke1mU0rE0u7x800etAHRVKTvsJxs3endnQuJVhSbElvZxe6g355t8l1ZbJWCl3X8AQugMOflNWF3s9Cgq6ivVj40tAPAtBMXrzZd94cwj31fGcXN8uyIi0zDDaVb60JXwepLUY7OmeesuJv65VZo0xIfErqYdW1pUoqjylhiPAECZrn34EX4opHRfx1g6XEx6Qrc2tKcsqnSuhg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Officials and department directors updated the joint committee on June 10 about plans to procure software to manage preventative maintenance for school buildings and to provide public-facing reporting.

Director Richard Raich said the city received 22 proposals in response to a request for proposals and is reviewing submissions to narrow them to a short list for interviews. \"The software program is envisioned to consume . . . that dashboard and database that had been shared with this committee last year,\" Raich said, adding the platform will generate automated work orders, integrate with the city's 3-1-1 system and allow preventative-schedule tracking.

Raich said the IAM budget for fiscal 2026 includes funding for the software and technical services for integration. The planned timeline discussed in the meeting: narrow proposals, conduct interviews in July, execute contracts in August, and begin implementation in September. He cautioned that selection and integration will take time and require coordination across DPW, IAM, 3-1-1/constituent services and school staff.

Councilors and school committee members urged transparency and public access to project lists and summer maintenance reports; several suggested publishing a simple online pipeline or dashboard while the integrated platform is implemented. Administration staff and DPW said they would explore interim public reporting and continue to pursue the software implementation.

The committee asked to revisit status in about a year and to explore ways to publicize summer maintenance work and the capital pipeline earlier in the school year.","Officials said the city is pursuing a software platform to combine preventative maintenance schedules with 3-1-1/work-order reporting. IAM received 22 proposals, expects interviews in July and aims to sign contracts in August with a September start; funding for the software is included in the proposed FY26 budget.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536605,"Healy School cafetorium acoustic treatment identified as a priority; administration to explore options",695,2175000,2870000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239&start=2175&end=2870","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239/thumbnail_2175000.jpg","/articles/6536605/Somerville-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Healy-School-cafetorium-acoustic-treatment-identified-as-a-priority-administration-to-explore-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536605-442843dfdae63920fa0af0a75cc62501/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139214&Signature=R6hnBIvGFzKEOpivG-yFSL-~sJLW4nbzUKLUXTZ1Gq09SlM5egtKEj~nBqkzg8dP-TS5bOtWc~bmIwsCH4bdehKiqKeOQf5FLfeI9KS2ykhnZ0XnX4h8~DrpNx0nHgoyW6A55juBYvBLKhN6qWC7ifrdsMZOPwHxtOmpB7BvUbCEYL2IzRpxn370FN~dEvu-CzGCw-eLf1eYNcvndmuAlmRUnoD5raXuu9LlXpX4aL87XzZHkj02px7Avk06SUm8Epg27NbxQMf6bc2yRQvpdU5mM4Vs1Ji0ofTMXulQLcHvrPqnEOUxrGZUddmHpssVAtj2XeEBo9enws4D2~OKcA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Somerville officials discussed installing acoustic treatment—often described in the meeting as acoustic tiles rather than full soundproofing—in the Arthur D. Healy School cafetorium at the June 10 joint meeting.

School committee chair Liran Batone said parents, teachers and PTAs have requested treatments for years to reduce noise in the concrete cafetorium, which can be difficult for students with sensory issues. \"When you pack a ton of kids into a concrete box . . . some of our students, especially those with sensory issues, find that space to be very difficult to be in,\" Batone said.

Yasmin Radassi, legislative liaison in the mayor’s office, said the September school-year walk-throughs had not flagged the cafetorium as a top three priority that year, but the administration will route a new request through normal channels to evaluate scope and cost.

Richard Raich, director of IAM, clarified the preferred term is \"acoustic treatment\" rather than \"soundproofing,\" describing treatments already installed in other schools as effective and saying the city will assess near-term budget capacity. \"It's a little late to look at this fiscal year,\" Raich said, \"but, as we're planning out projects for the summer, we'll see what we can do within our existing building budgets.\" He noted similar work last summer produced clear benefits at Edgerly.

School committee members said the treatment appeared previously in the Healy's 2021 school improvement plan and urged the administration to prioritize the project where possible. The committee marked the Healy cafetorium item \"work complete\" for the meeting while asking administration to follow up on cost and scheduling.

No formal appropriation was approved at the June 10 meeting; the administration said it will explore whether the project can fit into summer or near-term building budgets and return with details if needed.","Committee members requested acoustic treatments in the Arthur D. Healy School cafetorium to make the space less disruptive for students, particularly those with sensory needs; administration said the item is on the project list and will be considered for funding and scheduling.",{"_33":124,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":125,"_41":126,"_43":127,"_45":128,"_47":129,"_49":130,"_51":131,"_53":132,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":133,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":134,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6536609,"Officials: DPW checks uncovered small fires at vacant Winter Hill School; door alarm error since fixed",1979,169000,2148000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239&start=169&end=2148","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764680-0dfcc4f275f36f0c8279317d682ca239/thumbnail_169000.jpg","/articles/6536609/Somerville-City/Middlesex-County/Massachusetts/Officials-DPW-checks-uncovered-small-fires-at-vacant-Winter-Hill-School-door-alarm-error-since-fixed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536609-f597516f8a48c596f76f6e068de407bd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139214&Signature=ZSJLQSyjkNPrCICuRbPfS7Re1EomRYVcnh1MAih1coJJs8DQ2kEITe8iGHb1Miy6dmu7BGKnWC1NgHovilxbKKBP7oIUx99tkEozbXe3gUTvLoBAni452YYZ2gGO5UeZ1cpfrSbMcg5oXZECOiZ42K1Nlx3GQr6oCG0FrfVJxfFQ8OTF-C9dk4Cij7MbELSExzfVz2OllaAAXgPN5MKjRcQCdE~JDP0i1bsAkBFupoqZ5UePv8wEqICHe-1o1nLyTvOZJAcNbklrrvSfWjEwTYSeNdZ~QsPxLv2yQLD0F0wwzDxLabBkv5uxzKVBM3FxfkZ08t7Odl28ShKq8Y1SNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At a June 10 joint meeting of the Somerville City Council special committee on school building facilities and maintenance and the School Committee subcommittee, Commissioner Jill Lathan said Department of Public Works staff discovered small smoldering fires inside the closed Winter Hill School on May 12 while performing daily checks prompted by a door-alarm communication error that began May 9.

The finding led custodians to extinguish pocket fires with handheld extinguishers and to summon the Somerville Fire Department. \"If it was not for DPW doing these . . . frequent checks because of the door alarm issue, this could have been a much larger and significantly worse situation,\" Commissioner Jill Lathan said.

Fire Chief Charlie Breen told the committee the school’s fire detection system uses heat detectors, not smoke detectors, and the small, vandalism-sized fires did not generate enough heat to trigger the alarm. \"The system is functioning; however, the size of the fires in the building did not rise to the level to trip the alarm,\" Chief Breen said.

Lathan and other officials said the door-alarm communication error was reported May 9; IT and Verizon were engaged to restore communications, and the door logs and alarm communications were restored May 13. Officials said DPW has been conducting frequent physical checks of closed school buildings even when alarms are being repaired.

Committee members asked about the school department's limited, storage-only use of parts of the Winter Hill building for food-service supplies. Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management Richard Raich said a new production kitchen at the Argenziano facility is scheduled to come online this summer, and food-service storage access to Winter Hill is expected to stop in late June or early July when remaining items move.

The subcommittees concluded the Winter Hill update and, by unanimous consent, marked the item complete for the meeting.

The committee did not take any further formal policy action on the building’s future at the June 10 meeting; school staff reiterated that some closed buildings (for example the 1895 building) remain explicitly unsafe for occupancy and require separate remediation before reoccupation.","At a June 10 joint meeting, officials said Department of Public Works staff found small, smoldering fires in the closed Winter Hill School after daily checks triggered by a door-alarm communication error; the alarm was repaired May 13 and the fire department confirmed the incidents did not trip the building's heat-based alarm system.","actionData","errors"]

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Committee approves minutes and adjourns; roll call recorded

School and city begin talks to shift CTE equipment maintenance funding out of school operating budget

School committee asks city for contingency plan and MOU on school displacement; administration working with legal teams

City says it is procuring software to track preventative maintenance and public reporting; 22 bids under review

Healy School cafetorium acoustic treatment identified as a priority; administration to explore options

Officials: DPW checks uncovered small fires at vacant Winter Hill School; door alarm error since fixed