State Treasurer Steven Grossman, Chairman of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (“MSBA”), and Jack McCarthy, MSBA Executive Director, announced today that the MSBA Board voted to invite the City of Somerville to collaborate on a Feasibility Study to look at possible solutions to the deficiencies identified at the Somerville High School.

“We are committed to working with Somerville officials to find the best alternative for Somerville High School,” said Treasurer Grossman. “This collaboration will develop a cost effectivesolution that ensures Somerville students can develop and flourish in a state-of-the art,21st century learning environment.”

Somerville High School is a 394,132 square foot facility. The school was built in 1872, with additions being made in 1930 and 1985. The District has identified deficiencies in major building systems including HVAC and building envelope.

“This Feasibility Study will carefully examine all potential solutions to help us develop the most effective plan,” stated Executive Director McCarthy. “We look forward to partnering with the District to move this potential project forward.”

The MSBA partners with Massachusetts communities to support the design and construction of educationally-appropriate, flexible, sustainable and cost-effective public school facilities. Since its 2004 inception, the Authority has made over 1,450 site visits to more than 250 school districts as part of its due diligence process and has made over $11 billion in reimbursements for school construction projects.