Hot water was restored throughout the Capuano Early Education Center, while the committee kept school construction planning for Winter Hill and Brown Schools in committee ahead of an August milestone.
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The committee received updates on custodial coverage, maintenance concerns, school environmental conditions, and the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation. Officials said they will evaluate custodial needs under currently full staffing levels, with particular attention to daytime coverage at East Somerville High School. Spring building walkthroughs are planned, and the next major submission in the Winter Hill and Brown Schools process is the Preferred Schematic Report, due by August.
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Accepted the minutes of the December 8, 2025, School Building Facilities and Maintenance Special Committee meeting.
Recommended marking completed the custodial staffing analysis request after receiving an update on staffing levels, floater custodians, and coverage concerns at East Somerville High School.
Recommended marking completed the maintenance update request for East Somerville, Capuano, and Edgerly Schools; spring building walkthroughs with the Inspectional Services Department and Department of Public Works are planned.
Recommended marking completed the Capuano Early Education Center hot-water restoration request after officials reported that hot water had been restored to all areas.
Recommended marking completed the report request on measures to monitor and improve school environmental conditions, including climate and decarbonization initiatives.
Kept in committee the request for regular updates on the Massachusetts School Building Authority process for the Winter Hill and Brown Schools. The Preferred Schematic Report is due by August.
Kept in committee the Strategic Asset Management Plan report, which includes using OpenGov to manage asset data and inventory mechanical equipment in schools.
Recommended marking completed the update on the Kennedy Inclusive Schoolyard renovation, which officials said was designed through community engagement to serve all users.
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