School Construction
School Building Committee
Purpose
The Ansonia School Building Committee was established by the Board of Aldermen to oversee and guide all aspects of the design, construction, and renovation of school facilities within the Ansonia Public Schools. Presently, the Ansonia Public Schools facilities range in age from 88 to 25 years old. In addition to providing educational services, these facilities also serve as social and recreational hubs for the community. The Committee ensures that the facilities are meeting educational and community needs. Additionally, the School Building Committee serves to ensure that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in accordance with educational goals, safety standards, and community expectations.
The Committee’s primary responsibility is to serve as a liaison between the City of Ansonia, the Board of Education, and the community — ensuring transparency, accountability, and collaboration throughout each phase of the building process.
Key responsibilities include:
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Overseeing architectural design and construction progress
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Reviewing budgets, schedules, and change orders
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Coordinating with the State Office of School Construction Grants & Review (OSCGR)
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Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal building requirements
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Providing regular updates to the Board of Aldermen and the Board of Education
Committee Members
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Name |
Role/Title |
Representation |
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Josh Shuart |
Chair |
City of Ansonia |
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Rich Bshara |
Vice Chair |
Board of Education |
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Anthony Mammone |
Member |
City of Ansonia |
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Joseph Jeanette |
Member |
City of Ansonia |
|
Gary Cassetti |
Member |
City of Ansonia |
|
Nancy Monaco |
Member |
Community Representative |
|
Sharon Voroschak-Papcin |
Member |
Board of Education |
|
Rasheem Gonzalez |
Member |
Community Representative |
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Tracey DeLibero |
Member |
Board of Education |
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Amy Brejwo |
Member |
Community Representative |
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Bobby Evans |
Member |
Director of Facilities - BOE |
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Michael D’Alessio |
Member |
Community Representative |
Meeting Schedule
The School Building Committee meets regularly to review project updates and make recommendations. Meetings are open to the public in accordance with the Connecticut Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
Meeting Location: Combination of Zoom and in-person; In-person meetings will be held in the DTL Building located at 42 Grove St. Ansonia, CT.
Typical Schedule: Third Thursday of the month at 6:30.
Agendas & Minutes: Available on the City of Ansonia website.
Current Projects
Ansonia Middle School Project
The Committee is currently overseeing the planning and construction of the new Ansonia Middle School, designed to support 21st-century learning environments with modern safety features, STEM-focused classrooms, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
More information about this project, including updates, images, and construction timelines, will be posted here as available.
Ansonia Roofing Project
Presently we are putting this project out to bid; we are planning for construction to begin Summer of 2026.