School Committee
Somerville School Committee
The School Committee is the elected governing body for Somerville Public Schools. It works with the Superintendent to set districtwide policies and educational priorities, review and recommend the school budget to the Mayor, and oversee the district’s finances.
School Committee Members
The Committee includes seven members elected by ward every two years in odd-numbered years. The Mayor and City Council President also serve as ex-officio members with full voting rights.
School Committee Meetings
The Somerville School Committee typically meets on the first and third Monday of each month during the school year (September through June), unless otherwise posted. Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers on the second floor of Somerville City Hall, 93 Highland Avenue. Meetings are open to the public, except during Executive Session, and are broadcast live on Somerville Cable Channel 16.
Subcommittees
Much of the detailed work of the Somerville School Committee takes place through its subcommittees, which focus on specific work that includes curriculum, rules, finance, facilities, and more. Additionally, the Long-Range Planning Committee serves as a Standing Committee of the Whole. These meetings are held either in-person or virtually, and are open to the public.
Office Hours
Committee members schedule seasonal public office hours to engage in dialogue and conversation with members of the public. These dates and locations are announced here when available.
Sat., October 17
10:00am. Connexion, 149 Broadway
Committee Chair Emily Ackman
Councilor Matt McLaughlin
Thurs., October 22
8:10 – 9:10am. WSNS at TAB, 167 Holland St.
Committee Member Leiran Biton
Superintendent Rubén Carmona, Mayor Jake Wilson
Thurs., October 27
8:00 – 9am. WSNS, 177 Powderhouse Blvd.
Committee Member Leiran Biton, PTA
Sun., November 1
12:00 – 2pm. Diamond Factory, 260 Elm St.
Committee Member Emma Stellman, Councilor Lance Davis
Sat., November 7
9:00 – 10am. Cafe Saint Germaine, 118 Beacon St.
Committee Member Liz Eldridge
Sat., November 7
10am. Winter Hill Brewing Company, 328 Broadway
Committee Member Andre Green
Sun., November 8
10:00am – 12:00pm. Bloc Cafe, 11 Bow St.
Committee Member Michele Lippens, Councilors Jon Link and Ben Ewen-Campen
Thurs., November 12
7:00 – 8pm. Virtual
Committee Member Liz Eldridge
Sat., November 14
9:00 – 11am. Zaruma Cafe, 37 Woodbine St.
Remote option: Dial in to 774-404-2505 with PIN 182 813 126#
Committee Member Laura Pitone
Sun., November 15
10am. Winter Hill Brewing Company, 328 Broadway
Committee Member Andre Green