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School Committee names Dr. Emily Ackman chair and Liron Biton vice chair; adopts rules and subcommittees
Summary
At its inaugural 2026 meeting, the Somerville School Committee elected Dr. Emily Ackman as chair and Liron Biton as vice chair, adopted the committee’s rules for the year and announced subcommittee rosters and chair assignments.
The Somerville School Committee convened its 2026 organizational meeting and, after a roll call establishing quorum, moved through nominations for leadership. The committee nominated Emily Ackman for chair; after the vote the clerk announced that Dr. Emily Ackman had been elected chair and the clerk administered the oath of office.
Why it matters: The school committee’s leadership and subcommittee assignments determine oversight priorities for the district, committee agendas and who chairs panels that will review…
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