Project Team
The Pollard Project Team was established to lead the feasibility study, working in close collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). You'll find information about our team members below.
OPEN HOUSE TOURS and Q&A October 4th @ 9:00AM In Person at Pollard Middle School
The Pollard Project Team was established to lead the feasibility study, working in close collaboration with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). You'll find information about our team members below.
The SBC's goal is to determine the most appropriate solution for the Pollard Middle School that is fiscally responsible, sustainable, flexible, and educationally appropriate to serve the Needham community for many years. A new school would support modern learning, student well-being, community use, and a safe, inclusive environment for future generations.
Richard Creem, Esq. – Permanent Public Building Committee (PPBC) and School Building Committee (SBC) Chair, Representative of Office authorized by law to construct school buildings
Stuart Chandler – PPBC Vice-Chair and SBC Member, Town Manager Designee
George Kent – PPBC and SBC member (Engineer)
Lynne Deninger – PPBC and SBC member (Architect)
Robert Dermody – PPBC and SBC member (Architect)
Roy Schifilliti – PPBC and SBC member (Higher Education Administrator)
Irwin Silverstein – PPBC and SBC member (LSP Eng. & Environmental Science teacher)
Alisa Skatrud – PPBC User Rep and SBC member, and School Committee Vice Chair
Tamatha Bibbo – PPBC User Rep and SBC member, District Administration, Pollard Middle School Principal
Daniel Gutekanst – (non-voting SBC member), District Administration, Superintendent of Schools
Hank Haff – (non-voting SBC member), Director, Building Design & Construction
Barry Dulong – (non-voting SBC member), Director, Building Maintenance
John Connelly – (non-voting SBC member), Finance Committee