001[music] Good evening everyone. My name is Dr. Braga. I'm the principal of Ever High School. Oh, thank you. [applause] On behalf of the class of 2026, I would like to welcome you to our scholarships awards night. [applause] At this time, please stand as we welcome our scholarship recipients to the stage. One more. At this time, please remain standing as our senior class President Danica Fam leads us in the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. You may now be seated. And before we get started, why don't we give one big round of applause for our scholarship recipients. [applause] [applause] like to welcome our distinguished guests,
002Mayor Robert Vancampen, Superintendent William Hart, our school committee members, Chairperson Samantha Hurley, [applause] Joanna Garin, [applause] >> Robin Babcock, >> [applause] >> Additionally, I'd like to welcome our assistant superintendent, Dennis Lynch, Chris Barrett, and Margaret Adams. [applause] Our director of communications, Dave O' Conor, [applause] and also our director of strategic initiatives, Rosemary Hughes. >> [applause] >> And additionally, I would also like to say thank you to all EHS administration, teachers, and staff. [applause] Tonight is a celebration of achievement, perseverance, dedication, and opportunity. Most importantly, tonight is about our students, the class of 2026. To our scholarship recipients, congratulations. Your hard work, commitment, and determination have brought you to this moment. Whether your accomplishments have been academic, athletic, artistic, vocational, or rooted in service to others, tonight we recognize the impact you made on Ever High
003School and our community. Scholarships are more than financial assistance. They're symbols of confidence and belief. belief in your future, your potential, and your ability to make a difference in the world. To our families and loved ones, thank you for your unwavering support. [applause] Behind every successful student is a network of encouragement, sacrifice, patience, and love. Tonight is your accomplishment as well. We thank you for all you've done to help guide these students along the way. To our generous scholarship donors, community organizations, sponsors, alumni, and partners, thank you for investing in the future of our students. [applause] Your generosity helps open doors and creates opportunities that will positively impact the lives for years to come. Your support reminds our students that this community believes in them and stands behind them as they move forward into the
004next chapter of their lives. This evening, we're are proud to award 126,300 in scholarship to deserving members of the class of 2026. To our educators, counselors, coaches, adviserss, and staff. Thank you for your countless hours you dedicate to helping our students succeed. Your guidance, encouragement, and commitment make evenings like tonight possible. At this time, it is my pleasure to introduce Superintendent Hart to share a few words. >> [applause] >> Thank you very much, Dr. Brager. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, Mayor Vancampen, school committee chairperson Hurley, members of the school committee, faculty, staff, students, and of course, our wonderful donors. Thank you for joining us this evening. [applause] This really is one of our most important and meaningful annual celebrations. It is a night of tradition and history. It is a night when we are joined
005by individuals, families, organizations, businesses, institutions, and associations representing every facet of the Ever Public Schools and of course the city of Everett. It is a night that connects the past, the present, and the future. It is a night when Everett's generous folks and Everett's generations of folks unite to recognize our graduating seniors. It is a night that reminds us of the richness of our history and the brightness of our future. My thanks to our scholarship donors. Your gifts recognize the diverse successes of our students and acknowledge the immense promise they possess. These scholarships will spread far and wide as our students depart Everett High School and begin to take countless roads in pursuit of countless dreams. Collectively, as you heard, our donors are presenting more than $126,000 in scholarships to 77 very deserving students. In
006addition to the literal value of that generosity, the scholarships signify loyalty and a pride in being from Everett, from living in Everett, from working and serving in Everett, and of course from being a product and or a part of the Ever Public Schools. My sincerest congratulations to the 2026 scholarship recipients. You have excelled across the various aspects of our great high school and all that it has to offer. From academics to athletics to the arts and theater to career and technical education. You have distinguished yourselves by your performance, your character, your dedication, and your varied contributions to Everett High School. You have been selected because you do meet the high standards of achievements set forth by the people and institutions who started and maintain the scholarships we awarding this evening. As superintendent, tonight means a
007great deal to me. I know the people and families who are named in tonight's program, either personally or by well-earned reputation. Some of them I've known all my whole life here in Everett. Some of them knew my parents and my relatives. Some of them I see with regularity. Some I have the pleasure of seeing tonight and hopefully we'll have the chance to thank them again personally before the night is over. Others are no longer with us, but they live in our hearts and our memories in nights like this when we recall the thoughtful and selfless individuals who wish to be forever linked with Everett High School. Thank you again for being here on this very special evening as these incredibly talented and deserving students walk across this stage for the final time as members of
008the class of 2026. Again, my sincerest thanks to everybody. [applause] Thank you, Superintendent Hart, for your kind words and your commitment to the success of Everett High School. At this time, I'd like to introduce Mayor Robert Vancampen to share a few words. >> Thank you, uh, Dr. Braa. Good evening everyone. I'm I'm sure you did not come here tonight to listen to the mayor, but uh I I did want to take this opportunity. I have so few opportunities to speak to the class of 2026 before they leave. And uh it's an honor for me to be able to speak to this distinguished group of students in the class of 2026. Um, tonight is about achievement, preservation, perseverance, and opportunity. Um, but most importantly, it is about our students, the remarkable young people seated on this
009stage who have worked hard, overcome challenges, and earn the recognition we celebrate this evening. And I applaud you. Well, it has been said already, each scholarship awarded tonight represents far more than financial support. It represents confidence in your future. It reflects the belief that you have the talent, determination, and character to make a difference in this world. You should be proud of what you have accomplished. Your families who are here should be proud. Um this is partly their recognition as well for the work they've put in. Your teachers, counselors, coaches, and mentors should be proud as well. Success, you guys know, is never achieved alone. And tonight, we also recognize the folks in this auditorium and who may not be here who helped guide and support you along the way. I applaud them as well.
010And I also I want to thank our scholarship sponsors um community organizations, businesses, and generous individuals who make these opportunities possible year after year. Your investment in our students is an investment in the future of the city of Everett. Your generosity opens doors and creates possibilities that will have an impact that will be lasting for generations to come. Everett has always been a city built on hard work, resilience, and community. Our students reflect those same values every single day. They are future teachers, nurses, engineers, artists, entrepreneurs, public servants, dare I say mayor, although I will talk you out of that, and leaders. They are the next chapter of this city's story. To the students, as you prepare for what comes next, whether it's college, trade school, military service, or entering the workforce, remember that success
011is not measured by titles or accomplishments. Remember that it is measured by how you treat people, how you respond to adversity. And I assure you, there will be adversity in your life. and how you contribute to your community. There will be challenges ahead. There will be moments of uncertainty. But if your journey to this point has proven anything, it is that you are you are more than capable of overcoming obstacles and continuing to move forward. Never underestimate the value of hard work. Never stop learning. Superintendent Hart will tell you he has not stopped learning to this stage in life. Nor have I. and never forget where you came from. Everett will always be proud of you and we will always be rooting for your success. Congratulations again to uh all the students. Thank you very
012much for having me. Thank you, Mayor Vancampen, for your kind words. At this time, I would like to invite chairperson of the school committee, Samantha Hurley, to share a few words. >> Good evening, everyone. It's truly an honor to be here for the class of 2026 scholarship award night. As chairperson of the Ever School Committee, I can think of no greater privilege than standing before you to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of our students. To the parents, guardians, and families joining us tonight, your unconditional love have led to this moment in your students academic journey. As a parent of a proud Ever Public School graduate from the class of 2022, now 2026 college graduate, I understand the pride and emotion that come with seeing others invest in your child's success. To our community partners,
013organizations, and donors, thank you for your continued investment in the future of Ever Public Schools. Your generosity and continued commitment provide our students with opportunities that empower them to pursue their goals with confidence as they begin their next chapter of their lives. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to our district administration, building leaders, and guidance team for their dedication and hard work in organiz in organizing tonight's event and more importantly for the countless ways they support our students each and every day. And to our seniors, congratulations. You have demonstrated that perseverance and dedication truly pay off. Literally. Whether your next step leads you to college, the workforce, military service, or another path, carry forward the pride of all you have accomplished here with Ever Public Schools. On behalf of the Ever School Committee,
014congratulations on these well-deserved scholarships and achievements. Your character and leadership have earned not only recognition but also the admiration of this entire community. As you move forward, know that we are incredibly proud of you. We believe in your future and we will continue cheering you on as you inspire the generations of students who follow in your footsteps. Thank you for representing Ever Public Schools with pride in making our community proud each and every single day. Congratulations to our class of 2026 scholarship recipients. [applause] >> And now the moment our students have all been waiting for, the presentation of scholarships. We can clap. It's okay. [applause] >> So, as scholarships are announced this evening, we ask that recipients please come forward promptly for recognition and photographs. Good job. First award, the Albert N. Parlland School PTO
015Scholarship. It's presented by Principal Darlene Pagnali and Vice Principal Anna Kakitus. [applause] The recipients are Kirsten Carropaluchcci and David Flores Ayan. [applause] The next award is the Allen Penerice Scholarship presented by Landon Gregory Jonathan and Carol Penerice. [applause] The recipient is Tessa Ford. [applause] [applause and cheering] >> [applause] >> The next award is the Ann M. Negro scholarship [applause] and the recipient is Haisa Castro. [applause] The next award is the Arnold Platnik Memorial Scholarship presented by Neil and Marty Plutnik [applause] and the recipient is Grizzell Gonzalez Pñena. [applause] >> [applause] >> Next is the Carol Carbone Nursing Scholarship presented by Carol Deatrates [applause] and the recipient is Katherine Nelson. [applause] >> [applause] >> The next award is the Cheryl A. Liston Memorial Scholarship presented by Richard Gina and Bob Lon. [applause] And the recipients are
016Emma Perry and Brooklyn Lam Monica. [cheering] [applause] >> [applause] >> Next is the Christopher Brienne Enza Memorial Scholarship [applause] and the recipient is Kensley Pierre. >> [applause] >> Next is the class of 2024 memorial scholarship presented by Sal D. Dominico [applause] and the recipients are Elsie Vega Perez, Gideon Lagal. >> [applause] >> The next is the constellation STEM scholarship. The recipients are Kenton Tran and Atik Ramen. [applause and cheering] [applause] >> [music] [music] >> Oh yeah. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Hey, Heat. >> [music] [music] >> Wow. [music] Hey. Hey. >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] >> [music] [music] >> Heat. Heat. [music] Heat. Heat. Oh, heat. Woo! [screaming] Heat! Okay. Now, Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Hey, Heat. Good evening and welcome to the Everett School Committee regular meeting for Monday, June 1st,
0172026. The time is 6:45 p.m. Clerk, could you call the role to determine a quorum? >> Student Representative Emma Perry, >> present. >> Mr. Almeida Baros, >> present. Miss Babcock >> present. >> Miss Cardelloo >> present. >> Miss Cornelio >> present. >> Miss Cristiano >> here. >> Mr. Denafhrio >> present. >> Miss Garren >> present. >> Mr. Lam Monica >> present. >> Mayor Vancampen >> present. >> Madam Chair >> present. >> 10 members present. We do have a quorum. If everyone can join me in saluting the flag. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you everyone. Superintendent, the next order of business, >> Roman numeral 3, reading of the
018records for Monday, May the 18th. >> Move to wave the reading, place on file. >> Second. Motion has been made by Mayor Vancampen, seconded by Miss Cardillo to wave the reading for Monday, May 18th, 2026 and place on file. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Motion passed. Superintendent the next order of business. >> Roman numeral 4 public comment. >> Make a motion to open public comment. >> Second. >> Motion has been made by Miss Babcock, seconded by Miss Cornelio to open public comment. All those in favor? I. >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Public comment is now open. Um, looking at our sign-in sheet, we have no speakers. I'll ask, is there anyone in the audience that would like to speak at public comment? [clears throat] Seeing
019none. >> Make a motion to close public comment. >> Second. [clears throat] >> Motion has been made by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Mr. Lammon Monica to close public comment. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Public comment is now closed. Superintendent, the next order of business. >> Roman numeral 5, report of the student representative, Miss Perry. Miss Perry, take it away. >> Thank you. Good evening, everybody. The past few weeks have been full of exciting events for our seniors. With graduation on Wednesday, festivities are in full swing. They began at the senior prom. The class of 2026 had an amazing night dancing and spending time with each other. Thank you to the class officers, advisers, administrators, and the venue for providing us with such a great experience. That Thursday was
020a busy night for Everett as well. The e-club scholarship dinner was held at Spanelli's. 10 senior student athletes were honored and received generous scholarships from the club. Coaches and team awards were also given that night to the MPPPS of EPS athletics. Thursday was also the National Honor Society induction ceremony. Congratulations to all the new inductees and the seniors who received their graduation stashes that night. At the end of the week, the seniors held their senior sunset to close out the year. From senior sunrise in August to the last Friday of senior till senior sunset took sorry last Friday the senior class had made so many incredible memories together. Last week was the finals week for seniors. Thursdays was scholarship night and over 70 students received over $100,000 worth of scholarships thanks to the amazing donors
021from our community. Then on Friday we had the senior barbecue. The afternoon was full of fun and games for our last recess. The morning that morning we had our first walkthrough at the Parland school. It was so heartwarming to walk through the school in our caps and gowns. Today the class of 20 26 walked through the Lafayette. Tomorrow will be the Maddie and then on Thursday the Cavarian and the F and on Friday the tradition will close out at the Whittier School. As for sports in the past few weeks the spring season has closed has come to an end. Tonight is the spring sports banquet to celebrate our athletes. Baseball finished their season with a big win on their senior night. Lacrosse also had a successful senior night. The softball team and the girls lac
022the girls flag football team debuted this spring season. Congratulations to our very own Kahan Ealard on his title of state champion for track 2. This afternoon was the pride flag raising at EHS. Students were excited to recognize June as pride month and make Everett High a community that invites all. Tomorrow and Wednesday freshmen will be taking the biology or physics MCCAST. Congratulations from myself to and all the students of EHS to Dr. Cers on being awarded the STEM teacher of the year. The juniors from the health science pathway will be attending project adventure on Monday the 8th as a group bonding activity for their upcoming year as seniors. Then on the 9th, elections will be held for next year's student councils. That Wednesday, the underclass officers and AP gov students will be attending student government
023day at city hall. And the Parland School will be holding a schoolwide assembly for its culture day on and with a presentation from Veronica Robels in her all female mariachi band. The Maddie had their K through six field day last Friday, which was a success. Their girls on the run group participated in a 5K in Boston Common this past Saturday. Grades and grades three through eight have completed all MCCAST exams. Sorry that was a long one. But on a personal note, I would like to take a moment to thank you all from the bottom of my heart. This has been such a rewarding experience that I will remember for the rest of my life. Come fall, I will be studying political science at Hofster University. My role as a student representative has been a piv
024has been pivotal in my decision to pursue a degree in political science. I hope to return to Ever after my time on Long Island and serve in local office and maybe even at the state level one day. Once again, thank you to each and every one of you for allowing me with the space to represent the students of Everett. Everett public schools has played a key role in me becoming the woman I am today. And that is thanks to each teacher, support staff, administrator, coach, my peers, and all of you. I look forward to my future education and career, but will definitely miss my time at Ever High School. Thank you, and I cannot wait to watch the continued growth of EPS and its students. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Thank you, Emma, for that
025report. >> It's even hard to make a motion to [laughter] >> We don't want to accept it yet. >> That to accept the report and place on file. >> Second. >> Motion has been made by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Miss Babcock to accept those um student representatives report and place on file. All those in favor? >> I. >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. The motion has passed. Superintendent, the next order of business, >> Roman numeral number six, report of the superintendent. I'd ask for a motion to take out of order item number two, school spotlight. >> So moved, Madam Chairman. >> Second. >> So move to suspend our rules and to take uh Roman numeral 6, item number two, school spotlight, Everett High School, out of order. Made by Miss Cristiano, seconded by
026Miss Cornelio. All those in favor. All those opposed. The eyes have it. The item is now before us. >> So, this is our 10th and final spotlight of the year, which comes to us right here from good old Everett High School. We are joined this evening by our principal of Everett High School, Dr. John Brager, some faculty and students, and they're here to give us a quick but pretty comprehensive look at Ever High School and its core departments and programs. So, Madam Chair, I respectfully ask that you ask Dr. Brager and his team to come forward and provide us a view into this awesome high school and even and its even better students. >> Make a motion to invite Dr. Braa and the students to come forward and speak. >> Second the motion. >> Motion
027is by Miss Babcock, seconded by Miss Cornelio to invite um Principal Braa before us and team. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Welcome. Gotcha. >> Good evening. So, our structure is we're just going to um have a student come up one at a time to present about a different uh department within our school. So, I have just a quick little opening. So, good evening everyone. Thank you so much for being here today. I'd like to thank our school administrators, teachers, and students for joining us here today. We're thrilled to be here to showcase Everett High School. The idea behind the presentation is that we provide an overview of the great work in action at Ever High School. We're hopeful that we'll take you on a journey through the heart
028of our school, showcasing the incredible work happening across every department, from academics to athletics, arts to career pathways. Our students are excited to share what makes Ever High School special. Please join us as we celebrate the excellence of Ever High School. No, I think I can read that. It's no problem. All right. So, this is just the a brief overview of effort high school. So, we have multiple innovation career pathways including seed, STEM, health science, entrepreneurship, and computer science. multiple CTE programs including marketing and culinary arts, AP courses including AP US history and again we have a variety of um different offerings. Thank you. This is just a essentially an overview. Dual enrollment courses including partnerships with BHCC and Mass College of Arts, world language offerings including Portuguese and Spanish and multilingual programming ESL and
029sheltered courses. We'd like to invite our first student to present on visual and performing arts. Sorry. Hello. My name is Sarah Jasmine. Um, I'm in currently in 11th grade and I'm here to talk about the visual and performing arts at Ever High. >> You just got to read through these. Um so over there we have um 2D and 3D traditional arts, digital arts, theater arts and music. Next slide. Um first we have um visual arts. The visual arts program showcased its work throughout the EHS building. Uh so most recently there was an art showcase in the library here as you can see. Um my favorite part of EHS um our theater program has put on some exciting performances this school year. Um the most recent performance was that was EHS Take on Greece. Um, my
030second part, my second favorite part of EHS is the music department. Uh, the music program puts on several performances throughout the school year, including the Memorial Day celebration. >> Thank you. >> And now we're going to take a look at the health department. Hello, my name is Justine Lynch and I'm a senior and I'm proud to represent the health department and the health science pathway. Tonight at EHS, health classes are aligned to the updated Massachusetts Desi health education frameworks. We have sheltered health and wellness courses, expanded access for multilingual learners as well. >> Sorry. >> The health science pathway has prepared students for healthcare careers for more than 20 years. This year we gained hands-on experiences through internships at the CHA Ever Hospital, K through8 schools, and the learned Florence Center for the Living. The
031health science students also earned real world real world certifications and training in CPR, mental health first aid, stop the bleed, HIPPA, and others. And some of us are already certified in PA as patient care technicians and EMTs like me. Our biggest schoolwide um initiative was hosting two student led blood drives this year, and we collected 62 pints of blood. These donations could possibly save 186 lives. At AHS, all students are learning and practicing skills to lead healthier lives and health and health science students are developing leadership confidence and career ready skills that prepares for the future careers in healthcare and public service. >> Thank you. Our next department is physical education in athletics. Hello, my name is Emma Perry and I will be presenting on behalf of the athletic department. This year has marked exciting
032progress for our department as we continue to strengthen opportunities for all student athletes and celebrate the rich tradition of Everett athletics. Our student athletes competed with passion and represented Everett with class. Across every season and program, athletes push themselves academically and athletically. From memorable performances to community events such as homecoming, we are building something that honors the past while investing in our future. The future of Crimson Tide athletics is bright and this year has put us on a path for continued growth. Thank you and roll tide. >> Thank you. Next is our English language arts department. >> Hi, I'm Ky Maharajin. I'm a sophomore right now at Ever High School and I'm here to represent the English language arts department and also as an AP seminar student this year. The English language arts department has
033CP honors and AP courses. We also have elective courses like myths and legends and the education pathway. This year in the ELA department, we focused on building a student- centered literacy culture, increasing opportunities for student discourse, writing, and literacy practice. I'm also here to represent English as a second language department as well also known as the ESL department. Um we have ESL levels ESL levels 1 to 5 ESL instructional received daily and instruction compared to WEDA language proficiency standards. The ESL department has events like the eighth grade EEL family night, which helps introduce 9th grade students to EHS, and the slam poetry unit, practicing the four modalities of language, reading, writing, listening, and speaking through poetry. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next is our special education department. Um, I'm also going to be talking
034about the special education department. Um, courses based on individual education plans, leadership, commitment, and inclusion. >> Sorry. Um, the special education department has unified sports, field trips connected to civics and jobs, application skills, and Friday coffee shop. >> And next is our social studies department. >> Good evening. My name is Mia Allen and I'm a junior. Um, I will be representing the social studies department. Um, in this we will be discussing college prep, honors and AP level courses, introduction to law courses in psychology and sociology courses. There are two new AP courses, AP African-American studies, which I'm currently taking, and AP psychology. There have been field trips that connect back to the curriculum such as the 911 museum through the history club and the Kennedy Institute for the US Senate through AP government. >> Thank
035you. Our next department is a science department. Good evening school committee. I'm Alexander Gulo. >> My name is Anna Pereira and we're here representing the science department. >> We'd like to start by mentioning that this year our science teachers in our department have been able to work with Mass Bowen in order for their professional development. And with their help and their contribution of $40,000 of industry level equipment, our department has been able to run engaging labs such as murder mystery within and outside of the class time. >> Whether it was dropping a ball from the main stairs or analyzing a crime scene, problem solving is the core of all of our science classes. Teachers designed MCCAST and AP boot camps held during late entry days to help our peers study for their exams. And from
036mass bow champions to the 18 applied learning showcase and from student south to the MSEF ours students and staff are constantly engaging and contributing to our communities. And we'd also like to mention as for mentioned that none of this is possible without our science teachers such as Dr. Citus who is of course our STEM teacher of the year. >> That's all. Thank you. >> Thank you. Our next department is our math department. Uh good evening. Uh my name is Jimmy Perez. I am in 11th grade and I'm here to represent and talk about the mathematic department mathematics department here at Ever High School. And we'll go over uh CP honors and AP courses, the entrepreneurship pathway and the computer science pathway. And within the uh mathematics department, you have the entrepreneurship pathway which hosted a
037financial literacy fair where 550 students completed the summer job simulation and over a 100 students completed the stickball financial literacy curriculum. And along with that, there's new access points to an accelerated curriculum where eighth grade students can complete a summer program to access 10th grade math as a freshman. And along with that, there is also the bridge to AP calculus class um offered here at Ever High School, which I'm a part of. And along with that, uh, there is support provided in and out of school where there's expanded access to math support classes and Goblins AI tutoring is available to students 247. >> Thank you. Next is our world language department. >> Hello everyone. Ola toos and ciao. My name is Kristen Khal Guzman and I'll be talking about the world language department and I'm
038in junior and I'm Trilingo in Spanish, Italian and English. College course, honors and AP courses, French, Italian, Latin and Portuguese and Spanish. International honor society offerings the world language. It's more than just learning about its culture. It's the language itself, but it's more about the community, learning about the culture and even fi finding fascinating things that are unique about the culture. Um, it's also about connecting to the country. Um, we have our students of of our wonderful department and the Spanish debate opportunities to achieve the seal by literacy international honor societies that includes Latin, Italian, and Spanish. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Next is our career and technical education department. >> Good evening. My name is Katherine Rosie Garcia and I'm a junior currently in my second year of marketing and I'm representing career
039and technical education aka CTE department. We currently have advanced manufacturing, health assisting, carpentry, hospitality management, culinary arts, marketing, medical assisting, and programming and web development. It's an 8 chapter 74 state approved programs in industry certifications and credentials, work-based learning opportunities, college and career readiness and hands-on and real world technical development. We also have real world applica applications through clinical placement, simulations, competitions, and industry-based learning experience, learning from industry experience, professionals, partnerships, guest speakers, and field trips. And we also have more than 200 OSHA certifications earned from the 2025 to 2026 school year. We also launched the first National Technical Honor Society or Nths chapter at EHS. Conducted middle school reachouts visits with all Everett students in grades six to eight. and I'm forever grateful that I have these opportunities from my first internship to dual
040enrollment at Endicott College. >> Thank you. >> Next is our guidance department. >> Good evening everyone. Uh my name is Elsie Bega. I'm a senior here at Ever High School and I'm here to present some of the events guidance has done through the year. As you all know, the guidance department team is dedicated to supporting every student's academic, emotional and social growth. These are the events they have done this year. um the senior parent nightfall 2025, the college admission pal panel, the scholarship fair, and the MIFA financial aid night and job career fair spring. And these are some of the achievements we have um from this year. Uh we visited over 60 college during the fall. 125 seniors attended to the Salem State College Fair and 200 seniors took the SIT and more than 70
041students enrolled in dual enrollment to the 2026 and 2027 school year and we administered over 600 AP exams to 350 students. >> Thank you. And next is our assistant vice principal team. >> Good evening to all. My name is Lucas Heracles and I am in 11th grade here at Ever High School. Today I will be representing the assistant and vice principal team. The assistant and vice principal team aims to improve attendance, reduce chronic absentees, student support, and family engagement. The assistant principal and vice principal team also conducts weekly grade level student engagement team meetings to support student daily attendance and social emotional support. Implementing the check in checkout program to build staff and student positive relationship consistently supporting student engagement to maintain focus on the in the on the instruction of the day. >> Good
042job. >> Thank you. Hello. Stop by and see all the great things happening at the EHS. Roll tie. [applause] And again, that's our presentation for today. It's a overview of EHS and some of the great things happening in EHS. And you could just see all the great talent from Ever High School. So, we really appreciate you taking the time to listen to our presentation and we hope that the presentation builds more awareness and interest in Ever High School. >> Thank you very much. Any questions or comments for our guests, Miss Babcock? >> I have one question and I'd love to know a little bit more about the check-in checkout program that caught my attention. >> Yes. So, the check-in checkout program is organized by our assistant principal team and they recruit teacher volunteers to work
043with students to help improve attendance. So, it's a mentor program where um a teacher may be set up with one or two students to mentor and they just check in to build positive relationships to help with attendance. >> And I might add that we are using that model in several of our K through8 buildings. Um, and as I've reported to you in the past, our attendance rate and our chronic absenteeism have both dramatically improved. These are one of those initiatives that we believe are contributing to that success and it's been very successful here at Ever High School. >> Miss Beepka, >> I actually have one more question. I put a little star next to it and that was about the Goblin AI math tutoring because you know math everybody could always use a second set
044of eyes. How does that that that Goblin AI tutoring work? >> Yeah. So, it's a new program that we started. Mr. Babino is not with us tonight, but essentially what it is, it's just access to a tutor through an application, and you can download the Goblin application. You can ask it different questions to support you in um completing the math work. >> Have any of the students here used the Goblin AI at all? >> No. >> I'd love to know how that works. That's interesting. >> We could definitely get you some more information on that. >> It's okay. count, you know, like I I mean I could have used a math tutor back in the day. >> So it sounds very interesting. So thank you. >> Thank you, Miss Babcock. Any further questions or comments?
045>> Mr. Mayor, >> I just make one just one quick comment. Thank you all very much for the presentation and the superintendent knows this cuz we have this conversation almost daily but um watching each of you come to the table present your respective departments uh I think we're all feeling a great sense of pride that our high school is producing and I look at student representative Emma Perry to my left um and all of you that we're producing such incredibly talented gifted young people uh and the future is bright. So, thank you very much for the presentation. >> Thank you, Mr. Mayor. I appreciate your time to come up and present to us. Thank you very much. It's not easy to stand there with the microphone and speak in front of a public body, but
046you did fantastic. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us tonight. >> Make a motion to dismiss our guests with the greatest thanks. >> Second. >> Motion has been made by Miss Babcock, seconded by Mr. Mayor to excuse our guests with the customary thanks. All those in favor? All those opposed. The eyes have it. Motion passed. Thank you very much. >> I would [applause] >> Could we entertain a motion to return to the regular order of business? >> I'll make a motion to return uh the agenda to the regular order of business. >> Second. >> Motion has been made by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Miss Cornelio to return to the regular order of business. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Motion passed. Superintendent, the next order of business. >>
047Returning back to the regular order of business under I Roman numeral six, item number one, the superintendent's update. Um, thank you everybody. Um, we have a lot of actions and activities happening both this past week and the week ahead. And as you heard Miss Perry report, and I'll be repeating some of the items that she mentioned, we have graduation um this coming Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Stadium. This, of course, is our our huge acknowledgement of the talent, as the mayor put, of our our Ever High School students. Over 560 students will walk across the stage that evening, and I understand the weather is going to be great. So, we're happy for that. So, I look forward to all of the members of the school committee and the members of city government
048to join me on the stage Wednesday evening as we congratulate and confer the high school diploma on all those students. We ask everybody to come by 5:45 at the latest so the procession can begin. Also this week on the 4th which is Thursday evening we will hold the third strategic planning meeting. Uh it's the second meeting of the external stakeholders along with our internal folks and that'll be he held here at Ever High School from 4 to 7 and at the conclusion of the six meetings we will come up with a three-year strategic plan as I've mentioned to you all before in which uh we will try to follow up based on feedback from the community industry folks and others internally to determine some of our best next steps to take to move our district
049um further uh down the road. I appreciate the support from our community as well as the internal community. And our next school committee meeting would be uh Monday, June the 15th before we take our short hiatus for the summer break. Today, uh Monday, June 1st, we held the fifth annual Pride Raising flag here at Everett High School in the front of our building. And we uh want to thank as a community the folks who come forward and plan this event for us. Certainly the leaders of that group uh did an enormous amount of planning uh Mr. Sean Salazar, Mr. Mark Lent, and our library coordinator Mary Pulio for hosting the event and making sure that everybody um was aware of the good things that are happening here at Everett High School and beyond in our
050greater community. I'd also like to thank the members of the school committee who joined me today and along with staff and other students who came out to um support our LGBTQ plus community. Uh last week we held a scholarship night. As Miss Perry mentioned, 77 students received 134 scholarships totaling over $126,000. And that is um so wonderful because members of our community provide these scholarships for our students who excel in so many areas across academic disciplines and community involvement. And we had an opportunity to recognize and acknowledge them in front of family and friends. I want to thank of course the members of the school committee who joined me that evening and mayor Vancamp and chairperson Hurley, Miss Babcock, Miss Garren um and all the central administration who were there to cheer our students on
051um and wish them the best. We also had um two of our scholarships that are given out annually were in recognition and in memory of former school committee members that served this great bo body uh Mr. Robert Carrero and Mr. Alan Panaresi. 56 juniors and sen s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s s seniors were also inducted into the ever high school's honor society as well. Last Thursday was a busy day. In the morning, we held the first of its kind a joint direct admissions partnership with Worcester State University. This is a process in which our students will have direct admission to Worcester State
052University across a multitude of disciplines. Uh as long as they receive or have a 2.5 weighted GPA in their junior year going into their senior year, they will be accepted into Worcester State into the programs of uh with a couple of exceptions. Uh they'll have preference on housing. As you know, many of the issues um with college admission isn't just being admitted. It's all those other things that often are obstacles to our students actually attending some of these fine universities. So, they'll wave the admission uh processing fee. They'll wave um other requirements and they'll, as I said, give preference to housing if our our ever high school students choose to accept that. We're working on other um higher ed partnerships to give our students every possible choice um without really any delay or any obstacles
053to that. So, it was the first of its kind for Worcester State, first of its kind for Everett, and I think good things will come of that relationship as we build upon with other um higher ed institutions across uh Massachusetts. As two people mentioned earlier, Dr. Anna Sidus, who's a member of our science department, was the recipient of the Massachusetts STEM Teacher of the Year Award. She did not know she was receiving it. She was at a conference. the lieutenant governor um provided her with the award. And Dr. Ciders, would you wave because Dr. Citus is back there [applause] [applause] with the award and the recognition that she so welld deserves. U she receives $5,000 to bring back here to Everett High School and to support the work in her department. And Miss uh Dr.
054Situs has been with us since 2011 and has a very engaging um class and classes and students just love being a part of them and she's done so many kind of career um sign significant uh events in her tenure here and I want to personally acknowledge the great work that she puts in each and every day. We don't need this award to know that she is a good teacher of the year forever. Thank you again Dr. Citus. [applause] another event on last Thursday. It was a very busy day. We hosted the um Everett High School path uh education pathway and it's a signing day of sorts just like a lot of the sport we do with sports teams. And we um uh acknowledge our students who are in the education pathway who are hoping to
055go on to become teachers. And I also wanted to thank our two wonderful teachers who put this together, Sarah Simmons and Amanda Picowitz. um they do a wonderful job at acknowledging the students and members of the students family attend and uh Dr. Brager and the members of the administrative team uh were joined by our our school uh member uh school committee member Miss Babcock to acknowledge and congratulate those young students as they go off to college and to uh hopefully become a teacher. we do give them a little boost and say if you finish your degree you're going to come back and teach at Ever High School or one of our great schools. Uh once again a congratulations to the Ever High School Crimson Tide Marching Band per for performing in the Freedom 250 National
056Memorial Day parade this past Monday, May the 25th. Our band was the first band in the parade after the um US Army bands. This is a huge distinction. We have been invited in the past as many of you know and um Mr. O'Brien is back there and Mr. O'Brien. It was a stellar showing for Everett in their beautiful new uniforms, the great form, the great performance, the stamina marching along. Um it's a credit to all of the people that put that program together under your leadership and I want to thank you and acknowledge you here for doing such a great job with that. [applause] We had a job fair at the uh I'm going to skip one. I'm going to We had Steve Pulio here who was um an author and he was uh talking
057with our students. He was an award-winning newspaper reporter and history professor. Uh Mr. Pulio is the author of eight books and he came uh here to Everett High School and I want to thank also John Flannry. I think I saw John here earlier for scheduling this visit. Um he's Mr. Julio's been here before and we certainly hope it won't be his last. Students are very engaged when a person of this caliber, an author of this caliber comes. They get to meet them, talk with them, and find out what really um makes uh them write the work that they write. Lafayette School had a job fair on Friday, May the 22nd. Uh grade 8 math teacher Mackenzie Dao hosted this career day for seventh and eighth grade students. 16 professionals from a wide range of industries
058shared stories of their career journeys and offered valuable insights into their paths to success. Students asked engaging questions and they learned about various professions from healthcare and engineering to the arts and to business. I know that the students were quite frankly taken back by some of the folks that were uh there as professionals because they got to ask them real time questions and get an answer. And I think it inspired a few of our students or more than a few I should say to consider a path um towards one of those professions. We're also seeking um applications for our summer acceleration academy. As you know we have runmies in vacations and certainly in summer and this is to support our student learning initiatives. And while we invite people to participate we also um invite those
059that we think will have the most benefit from an academy. And as you'll hear down the road, we have um test scores to prove that it's working. With all the other initiatives that are happening, as you've heard me report in the past, it does add up. And each of thesemies, each of these specialty things that we do in our classroom, the coaching that we offer our teachers, the support that we provide our students, the extras that we give each and every day really do make a difference. and we are really on our way to uh another great year at Everett. Um with test scores going up, we got some preliminary scores today on MCCAST. Things are going very well and when those are finalized, I'll be able to report them out publicly to all of
060you and we can thank our teaching staff and support staff are doing all the work that they do. Um under the direction of Dr. Chris Ban who's a teacher here at Everett High School. Pathway students visited the Chimera Therapeutics in Watertown. On Wednesday the 27th, this is a biioharmaceutical company focused on developing medicines for diseases that are typically difficult to treat. The students tooured the labs and were exposed to highly skilled work. I shouldn't probably use the word exposed. It sounds in a lab that doesn't sound so good. Uh to the highly skilled workforce that scientists do every day. and they got to uh see firsthand um this in action that these are real life experiences that our students get to be part of. And that in and of itself is a huge advantage um
061because they get to see what they may have read about what one of our wonderful faculty may have taught them. Now they get to see it um being applied in the workforce. And finally, a huge congratulations to Everett High School senior Kahan Eveard for winning the 2026 Division 2 state outdoor dra championship in the 400 meters this past weekend at Marramac College. He also finished second in the 200 meeting 200 meetings running at 22.4 which breaks his own personal record. uh lots of students uh participated but I wanted to shout out to uh Kan for his wonderful performance and with that uh members of the school committee that is my uh update for this evening. >> Thank you superintendent. Any questions or comments for the superintendent? >> Miss Babcock. >> So the relay also did
062really well. The 4x1 relay the girls and the boys both placed in the top seven or top eight as well for track. I like it's awesome. >> Um I wanted to talk about the education signing. I think it's a wonderful opportunity. There's quite a few students that were at the education signing that have are going to go and very interested in early education and and um you know K through say uh five or six or um our preschool level which is wonderful because coming back to give to your own community as an educator is huge. Um, and I wanted to say they talked about the CTE programs and I couldn't talk about every pathway, but the education pathway gives the students an opportunity to do um, practicums in the schools and to work with the
063with our students and that's a wonderful exposure to like real life experiences. I we I know we couldn't talk about every CTE program, but I know that, you know, as a future educator and doing practicums myself, um getting to be in the classroom with the students is where you really start to grow the love of wanting to be a teacher. So, I think that that's awesome that we uh have that signing day and that we give these students that opportunity. >> Some of the items that I mentioned this evening are also in front of you on your district highlights um documents. So, if you want to see some photos, you can see that. We do put a lot of these on our website so that folks at home could uh view what some of the
064items that I've been mentioning this evening. >> Thank you, Superintendent. Thank you, Miss Babcock. >> Yes, >> Mr. Barrows. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to commend the superintendent and his team for this partnership with Woolar State uh University. It is a great uh university, a great initiative. uh the whole initiative of easing the way for students to attend a university. Um it is it is uh to be commended. So thank you for your leadership doing this. Um and >> I believe you're working on others. Uh so not going to do any breaking news. >> Well, I'm not the only one. I' um I'd like to give a kudos also to assistant superintendent Dennis Lynch who um helped nail all the details down once we had our first initial meeting 7 months ago,
065Mr. Lynch and um he kept on it until we got to the point we were able to sign something officially. So thank you. >> This is a huge deal and just want to thank you Mr. Lynch and everyone involved in this successful process. >> Thank you Mr. Barrows. Any further questions or comments? >> We entertain a motion to accept the report of the superintendent. >> Second. >> So moved by Miss Cristiano, seconded by Mr. Barrows to accept the report of the superintendent. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. Motion passed. Superintendent's next order of business. >> Item number three is the acceptance of the Ever Public Schools district wellness policy. I'm requesting favorable action, but um I know that it's you got some material in your packet. Uh the well
066health and wellness coordinator Julianne Witson is with us this evening and we have um with her committee developed a policy that meets the needs of our students and also excuse me acknowledges all desi and federal guidelines and with your permission I think it may be nice for uh Miss Witson to come forward and just point out a couple of changes not a lot change but enough that I think um Miss Witson um I asked her to come this evening in case she had a specific question but certainly to point about um the changes uh or the enhancements I should say in the wellness policy that you as a school committee would uh accept this evening. >> I'd like to make a motion to >> second. Motion has been made by Miss Cristiano, seconded by Miss
067Babcock to invite Miss Witson before us. All those in favor? >> All those opposed? The eyes have it. The motion has passed. Welcome. Good evening. Thanks for having me. Um, so I'm here to answer any questions you have, but I just wanted to mention that um, federal law requires that any district participating um, in the school mail program conduct a triannual assessment of our wellness policy. Um, and we did that this year. That was one of our biggest goals and subsequently we are required to make revisions to the wellness policy accordingly. Um so what we did um Miss Turner um the athletic director and I worked together to look at the strength of our wellness policy as well as how well we imp implement it against you know implementation. Um and it was overwhelmingly positive.
068Um it was pretty strong already and we do a lot of really great things but we wanted to make some adjustments or we should have made some adjustments. For example, there are a lot of things we were doing that weren't specifically codified in our policy. So, we wanted to make sure we got those in there. Um, and we al also wanted to add some language in terms of monitoring and accountability, which we did. And then when we looked at it, we also noticed that there were some areas where we could improve. For example, staff wellness. Um, we are already supporting our staff a lot, but there's more that we can do. So, we we did this assessment. We brought it to the wellness committee. The committee consists of 25 members of the school in the
069community, lots of community agencies. We have parent representation as well as student representation. Um they looked at it, they made some suggestions and we made those edits and we're really excited about it. So I hope you enjoyed reading it and I'm happy to answer any questions you have. I think the involvement um uh of the external community which includes Cambridge Health Alliance social emotional department here I mean it's not just um a simple review and um Miss Witson is downplaying the significance of her role in this process conducting meetings on a regular basis and walking through some of the items that she had to deal with. um it was really not always an easy feat and she always pulled the group together and really got down to the work that needed to be done and
070surveying staff, talking to people outside the committee. So I I want to acknowledge your work, Miss Witson, because it was no small feat, but this policy um continues to evolve and I know that there's already an aggressive agenda planned for our next school year. We had a meeting just this past week to make sure that what we sent the school committee was something that we believe is appropriate and complete. But there are more things that we will look at in the next school year cycle with the committee. And again, 25 people come together on a regular basis to look at um line by line in many cases was um no easy task. So again, thank you Miss Witson and to the entire uh group with Miss Turner and uh so many of others other others
071who joined her. There any questions for Miss Witz? >> Thank you for the overview. Yes. Are there any questions? Mr. Barrows, >> thank you. Uh, thank you, Superintendent, and thank you you and your team and the whole team for putting this this together. Uh, I've read it and the only question that I have, which I I might know the answer, but the 20 minutes lunchtime, which is 20 minutes definitely not enough. um is that so my question which I believe I know the answer is with the number of students that we have in this building with the overcrowded that that we have is just really not possible to have more than 20 minutes in order to have everyone eating and moving the cafeteria and moving bringing kids in kids out is that correct >> right
072I you know I I think everyone on the committee we always come back to that one how can we get more time for lunch or more seat time and and I will say that Witson's does an excellent job keeping the line moving. So, as soon as students get into the cafeteria, they can get their food very quickly. So, they can actually be sitting down eating, but it's difficult with time on learning and the number of students we have, especially in this building, but it comes up every single year at our wellness committee. And you know, the policy and you know, our practices are living and breathing and we will always look at them and change them whenever possible, but we're doing the best we can. right now. I I mean, I'm not a school principal,
073but you know, I know what we always come back to. They're doing the best they can, and I think they do a really good job getting the students to their seats so they can enjoy lunch. >> Yeah, definitely. I mean, they I' I've seen it. They do a great job. Um, but 20 minutes is really not enough. I mean, it's not your fault or fault of the committee that put this together, but it is something for all of us to keep in mind. Uh, overcrowded continue to be a huge issue here. And if you have kids eating for 20 minutes, uh again, not not on you or the team that put that put this together, >> but 20 minutes, you are like trying to swallow a sandwich or or food in order to rush because
074there's another group coming together. Uh where is the mayor? >> Perfect timing. Mr. Mayor, we are talking about 20 minutes meal. Uh and my question to her was um why 20 minutes which I knew the answer because of the number of kids that we have in this building. Uh so overcrowded continue to be a huge issue. That's why kids have only 20 minutes to eat because of the number of kids that we have in this building. I'm not putting you a spot. I'm just saying that this is an issue that persists in in the average public schools and it's affecting even the >> Yes. I'd hate to see when you do put me on the spot though. >> No pressure. I mean it's not an issue that you will resolve by yourself but it is
075an issue as you know well that really needs to be addressed because 200 minutes definitely not enough time. Thank you so much you and the whole team for putting this together. The cafeteria committee also had met uh a month or so ago uh also to look at the Witson side of the equation to see if they could enhance the way they served um whether it's a new food cart or I know that they're looking at different options for lunch including a salad bar to help move the folks along. So you're right, we are space constrained, but we're asking within that space of here at Ever High School in particular, can we have some remote sites, if you will, around the cafeteria to to speed up the process of kids getting a food choice that's healthy,
076consistent with the policy and get them enough seat time to enjoy it. But um you're right, we're still constrained. >> Yeah. >> Thank you. Well, >> thank you, Mr. Barrows. Miss Babcock, >> yes. Uh, one of the things that I thought was really great, it is a very comprehensive and it has very clear goals. It's well presented. And one of the things I wanted to ask about was um 4.3, which is food system education, local food access and experiential learning. And um, and these sound amazing things like gardening activities, taste tests, food samples. Um, I know that we used to have a community garden in front of um, the previous high school. And I and I know that for the kids they would walk past and they would see the fruits and the vegetables growing
077outside. Um and that kind of you know those kind of activities are really important. So I guess I wanted to ask you to give us an example of one that you've already implemented from here or are these future goals? >> They're future goals but actually Witson's does already um do some farm-to-table um offerings. So they're working with local growers to offer local food for us. Um so they're already doing that. It's definitely a future initiative that we're interested in implementing. And but we actually did have a garden here at this high school. Um I dug it back in maybe 2010 or 2011, right? Um when you walk in on the fourth floor, um Mr. Chang um was in charge of that garden for many years and it was great. Um so maybe we can do
078something like that again. But that's definitely one of the areas of growth that we found. I I think it's important because believe it or you know I think that when you are dealing with a place where people may be pinched socioeconomically and fresh fruits and vegetables may not always end up on the table. Kids may not always know about healthy options or even get to you know experience the diversity of fruits and vegetables that we have. [clears throat] So, it's, you know, having like gardens available and places to garden or I love the I love the taste test idea like when kids are little, you know, you have to have them try the no thank you helping, >> you know, to try diverse foods. So, these are goals for the future, educational goals and experimental
079learning. So, >> Exactly. That's perfect. >> And I look forward to coming back next year and sharing what we've done. >> Yeah. I I look forward to hearing it. If you do the taste testing, [laughter] we wouldn't be adverse to that. >> So, I'm requesting favorable action on the revised wellness policy as presented. >> Favorable action. >> I think we have one more. Thank you, Miss Pepcock. Miss Cardillo. >> Thank you, Madam Chair. I just want to say that recently I ate in the cafeteria and I felt that this in fact I've eaten like three of the schools this this school season and I honestly have to say I see the flow of things getting better. I don't know if people are just getting used to it, but it is true. When you come up
080to the high school, I mean, it's such a mob, but things flow nicely. The way it's set up from the outside of the cafeteria all the way through, it all makes sense. And fortunately, >> our students don't have to pay for lunch because if they ever did, I can't even imagine how much longer it would take. We'd have to add a half hour onto the school day. So, we're very fortunate in that respect that we can save time with that. But I have noticed vast improvements even in the food, the food taste, the quality because I've had my complaints in the past. But I honestly feel like we we've come a long way with this and everything can always be improved. So, and I know that. But thank you. Thank you for letting this whole
081charge and I think everything's going well. Thanks. >> Thank you, Miss Cardillo. Before we move forward with a motion um for the wellness policy, could is there a motion to excuse our guest? >> Motion to excuse our guest. >> Motion has been made by Miss Cornelio, seconded by Miss Babcock to excuse our guest. All those in favor? All those opposed? The eyes have it. Motion passed. Thank you very much for being here tonight. >> Thank you. >> Could we entertain a motion for the acceptance of the Ever Public Schools district wellness policy? >> So move. >> Second. So moved by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Mr. Mayor to accept the Ever Public Schools district wellness policy. We will roll call that. >> Mr. Almeida Barrows, >> yes. >> Miss Babco, >> yes. >> Miss Cardell, >>
082yes. >> Miss Cornelio, >> yes. >> Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >> yes. >> Mr. Lmonica, >> yes. >> Mayor Vancamp, >> yes. >> Madame Chair, >> yes. >> So move 100. Motion pass. Superintendent, the next order of business. >> Item number four is to request approval, albeit a day before, for late entry tomorrow, uh, June the 2nd and June the 3rd for grades 10 and 11 students. Um, this is to accommodate uh, MCCAST testing. Seniors have already, of course, finished and are not in the building, but this will be uh, for grades 10 and 11 only. >> Favorable action. >> Thank you. >> Second the motion. Motion has been made by Miss Bpock, seconded by Mayor Vancampen to um approve the late entry for Everett High School
083grades 10 and 11 students on June 2nd, 2026 and June 3rd, 2026 to accommodate MCCAST testing. Roll call. >> Mr. Deliveros, >> yes. >> Miss Babcock, >> yes. >> Miss Cardelloo, >> yes. >> Miss Cornelio, >> yes. >> Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >> yes. >> Mr. Lam Monica. >> Yes. >> Mayor Vancampen. >> Yes. >> Madam Chair. >> Yes. >> So move 100. Motion passed. Superintendent. The next order of business. >> Item number five is the acceptance of a title 3 part A immigration, excuse me, immigrant, children, and youth grant in the amount of $65,831. I'm asking for your favorable uh consideration. The district did receive this federal grant to support a five-week summer program here at Ever High School for immigrant students entering in grades 9
084through 12 focused on intensive English language arts and mathematic instruction. >> Make a motion to accept the grant in the uh for the um immigrant children and youth grant in the amount of $65,831. >> Second. Motion has been made by Miss Cornelio, seconded by Miss Papco to accept the title 3 part A immigrant children and youth grant in the amount of $65,831. Roll call. >> Mr. Almeidaros, >> yes. >> Miss Babco, >> yes. >> Miss Cardelloo, >> yes. >> Miss Cornelio, >> yes. >> Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >> yes. >> Mr. Lmonica, >> yes. >> Mayor Vancampen, >> yes. >> Madam Chair, >> yes. >> So move 10. Motion pass. superintendent, the next order of business. >> Just a quick shout out on these grants. I mean,
085we've been very successful in receiving them, but that's not because of some hard work that hasn't already gone into it, some um proof that we can do the work. Sometimes it's a continuation grant. So, there's multiple uh groups of staff that do this on a regular basis, reviewing opportunities, do we think we're eligible, and then writing to the grant. So, I also want to do a big shout out to all the teams out there that do this and bring these dollars into Everett. Uh, and I appreciate their work. Uh, Roman numeral 7 is a item submitted by school committee members and madam chair, there are none. Roman numeral 8 are subcommittee reports on finance and negotiations for Monday, May the 18th. >> Madam Chairman, I'd like to accept uh wave the reading and accept the
086finance and negation negotiation subcommittee May May 18th. Motion has been made by Miss Cristiano, seconded by Miss Babcock to accept the finance negotiation subcommittee um report from Monday, May 18th, 2026. Wave the reading in place on file. All those in favor. >> All those opposed. The eyes have it. Motion passed. Superintendent's next order. >> Roman numeral 9 bills and payroll. Madam Chairman, I'd like to submit bills and payroll in the amount of 2,271,98940. >> Motion has been made. >> Second. >> Motion has been made by Miss Cristiano, seconded by Mr. Barrows to submit bills and payroll in the amount of 2,271,98940. Roll call. >> Mr. Alita Barrows. >> Yes. >> Miss Babcock. >> Yes. >> Miss Cardell. Yes. >> Miss Cornell. Yes. Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >>
087yes. >> Mr. Lam Monica, >> yes. >> Mayor Vancampen, >> yes. >> Madam Chair, >> yes. >> So move 10. Motion passed. >> Madam Chairman, I'd like to pay bills and payroll in the amount of 2,271,98940. >> Motion has been made by Miss Cristiano, seconded by Miss Babcock to pay bills and payroll in the amount of $2,271,989.40. 40 cents. Roll call. >> Mr. Almeid Baros. >> Yes. >> Miss Babcock, >> yes. >> Miss Cardelloo, >> yes. >> Miss Cornelio, >> yes. >> Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >> yes. >> Mr. Lmon Monica, >> yes. >> Mayor Vancampen, >> yes. >> Madam Chair, >> yes. >> So move 100. Motion passed. >> Superintendent, the next order of business. >> Roman numeral 10, unfinished business. There is none before you.
088Roman numeral 11, new business. There is none before you. Roman numeral 12, hearings to none scheduled. >> Superintendent, I'm gonna interrupt you really quick if I may from the chair indulge everybody before we celebrate graduation. I didn't feel as though this was appropriate to put on the agenda, but I would like to take a moment to recognize the outstanding class of 2026 seniors who are with us this evening. Um, first I would like to acknowledge our senior TV crew members who are here with us. They're in front of the camera today. [applause] Thank you for being on this side of the lens this evening. Um, if I may, um, let's go in order. Um, Jonathan has joined the crew during his junior year and quickly became an integral part of our productions. He has excelled
089in every role he has taken on and has consistently stepped up whenever and wherever he was needed. His reliability, versatility, and commitment has made a lasting impact on our production team. Jonathan, give a little wave. Thank you. Next [applause] up is Next up is Vestin, who has joined the crew during his junior year and brought a well-rounded skill set that strengthened every production he was part of. He became the go-to director and continually embraced opportunities to grow, learn, and challenge himself. His leadership and willingness to take on new responsibilities have been instrumental to the success of the production crew. >> [applause] >> a little. >> Next we have Maria. Hello Maria. Who um joined us as a junior as well. Maria has shined in every role bringing forth a can do attitude and all the
090production needs every meeting. She's also a bright and smiling face and welcoming every single time. Every single time a member enters the room. She's always smiling and greeting everybody and a real warmth to the room. Thank you. [applause] Next, we have Miguel, who has joined us this year as a senior and made an immediate impression, drawing on his strong background in photography. He quickly adapted to the world of video production and became a valuable contributor. Beyond his technical abilities, Miguel's positive attitude and enthusiasm have brought great energy to the crew. Thank you very much. [applause] Um, missing tonight we have Amanda who joined the TV crew again as a junior and quickly made her presence felt in a variety of ways. Every aspect of the job came natural to her and she always showed an
091eagerness to learn more. Um, I can confidently say that our productions and meetings run as smoothly as they do because of the dedication, hard work, and professionalism these students bring to everything that they do. They have set a tremendous example for those who will follow in their footsteps. Um, on behalf of the school committee, we are grateful for the contributions you have made and the legacy you leave behind. Whatever comes next, you carry with you our admiration, support, and best wishes. We look forward to seeing all that you will achieve in the years ahead. Congratulations and thank you very much. [applause] Before we conclude, if you can indulge me one more time, I would like to take a moment to recognize our student representative, Emma Perry, who will graduate also on Wednesday. Okay, I can't
092look at Robin. [laughter] Emma's [snorts] commitment to service and leadership began long before she joined us at this table. In 8th grade, she was selected as a Project 351 ambassador, an early indication of the dedication to community engagement that would define her high school career. Throughout her time at Ever High School, Emma has embraced every opportunity to lead, serve, and excel. She has served as class treasurer since her sophomore year, held leadership roles in the [clears throat] key in the key club, participated in numerous student organizations, and distinguished herself as a student athlete. Academically, she has maintained an outstanding 4.4 GPA, earned membership in both the National Honor Society and National Latin Society, and will graduate with honors recognition. Outside of school, Emma has pursu pursued her passion for dance since she was 14 months
093old, earning regional and national recognition for her achievements through the years and recently has been inducted into the National Honor Society of Dance Arts. As impressive as her accomplishments are accomplishments are, what has stood out most during her time as student rep has been her professionalism, her preparation, positivity, and genuine commitment to representing her peers. Emmer, I'm adding an R. I'm so sorry. Emma consistently ensured that the student voice was present in our discussions and she approached this responsibility and with thoughtfulness, maturity, and enthusiasm. And I have been told that since her freshman year, her goal was to serve as school committee student representative. Having worked alongside her this year, I can confidently say she exceeded every single expectation. She has been an exceptional representative for the students of Ever Public Schools and a valued
094member of our committee. On behalf of the school committee, thank you, Emma, for your service, leadership, and dedication. We are grateful for the time, energy, and insight you brought to every meeting, and on occasion for delivering reports that may have rivaled those of the superintendent. As you begin your next chapter at Hofra University, we know you will continue to achieve great things and make a positive impact on those around you. Congratulations, Emma. We are proud of you and we wish you all the best in the years ahead. And if you don't mind, a token of our appreciation. [applause] >> [applause] [cheering] >> Thank you. >> And I'm presenting Emma a cord that she should wear at graduation along with all her other cords that she has been an admirable member of this board. So, thank
095you so very much. She's been a wonderful student. [applause] >> Thank you all. camera. [laughter] >> Thank you all. I'm so sorry to have interrupted. We'll take photos afterwards. Superintendent, thank you so much. The next order of business, >> Roman numeral 13 on matters for executive session item number one to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting law may excuse me where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to general law chapter 38 section 21A paragraph 3 toit a Janelle Ridley versus ever public schools at all and B, name withheld, MCAD matter, mass commission against discrimination, and further to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation that is demonstrabably likely or an open meeting
096may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Ever Public Schools and the school committee. And the cho declares that pursuant to Mass General Law chapter 38A section 21A paragraph 3. Make a motion to go into executive uh session and adjourn into executive session. Not going back coming back for for public committee. >> Made by Mr. Barrow, seconded by Mr. Lammonica to enter executive session and adjourn in executive session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining and/or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares pursuant to mash general law chapter 38 section 21A3 to a Janelle Ridley versus ever public schools at all and b name withheld MCAD matter and further to discuss strategy with respect to potential
097litigation that is demonstrabably likely where an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Ever Public Schools and Everett school committee and the chair so declares pursuant to mash general law chapter 3A section 21A3 with invitations to superintendent Hart attorney Smith attorney Galvin who is councel for the school committee attorney Hatfield and attorney Snyder Pearl roll call Please, >> Mr. Almeita Barrows. >> Yes. >> Miss Babcock, >> yes. >> Miss Cardelloo, >> yes. >> Miss Cornelio, >> yes. >> Miss Cristiano, >> yes. >> Mr. Denafhrio, >> yes. >> Miss Garren, >> yes. >> Mr. Lam Monica, >> yes. >> Mayor Vancampen, >> yes. >> Madam Chair, >> yes. >> So move 100. We have entered executive session. The time is 7:45 p.m. Thank you everyone.