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Why it matters: the gifts and grants fund summer enrichment, classroom supplies and technology at multiple schools; the committee also approved waiving the facility fee so the city can run a staff training for the Crimson Kids Summer Program at Everett High School.

The committee voted to accept a $25,000 gift from the Murray Bernstein Charitable Trust; the superintendent said the funds will support a summer enrichment program and summer band camps. The motion to accept was made by Miss Cornelia and seconded; the roll-call vote was 6-0 in favor.

The committee approved a request to let the City of Everett use classroom space at Everett High School from June 23–27, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., and to waive the fee. The superintendent said city staff will train supervisors and counselors for the Crimson Kids Summer Program and will use the lab and cafeteria. That motion passed on a roll-call vote of 6-0.

The panel also accepted a $1,375.83 grant from the Boston University Consortium Council to cover supplies for an executive-functioning binder project at the Whittier School; and a $10,000 award to the Albert Parlin School from Prodigy for technology purchases tied to the school’s participation in the National Prodigy Math Competition. Superintendent Hart said the Parlin pilot completed 86,201 of 210,000 math problems and placed eighth nationally; district staff will work with the chief technology officer to select equipment. Both motions were approved 6-0.

The committee accepted $300 in Market Basket gift cards from the Zonta Club of Chelsea and the North Shore for distribution to families based on need; the motion passed unanimously.

Financial routine: the committee received and authorized submission of bills and payroll in the amount of $2,507,484.92 and later voted to pay that amount. Both actions were approved by roll-call votes of 6-0.

All donations and grants were accepted by formal motion and roll-call; where detailed uses were described by the superintendent, they were limited to the purposes presented (summer enrichment, supplies, technology purchases).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Everett School Committee Livestream: June 2nd, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent William d Hart asked the committee to accept several donations and one grant and to approve short-term use of Everett High School facilities by the City of Everett.","taxTitle","Everett Public Schools, School Boards, Massachusetts","taxId",49827,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219345,"Everett School Committee unanimously endorses bills letting some teachers opt into Retirement Plus",283,2354000,2637000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623057-ee0e792bc06d41b71eec5a47cb40818d&start=2354&end=2637","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623057-ee0e792bc06d41b71eec5a47cb40818d/thumbnail_2354000.jpg","/articles/6219345/Everett-Public-Schools/School-Boards/Massachusetts/Everett-School-Committee-unanimously-endorses-bills-letting-some-teachers-opt-into-Retirement-Plus","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219345-7e94bc95e28fd021c3b2fb58eb9b0ff0/orig.mp4?Expires=1773622953&Signature=frHCuk1EuVLaHKihoyTSFcwVNZ3hVG~qExpbrVjzZ777oFELiOMClwmf-T5hy6-DiSMF3f6P3aVCKEcpY0pQ0-il7HYBSw7rbQzBcQ5rGNkTTSlK2i-eJfSt52KVnXOhg3yUfBWFKSvuqDPgtH60egiBY6zO0WKzgKU48L~fW69b5u7Bxn1j1XX5NjK2Vt9CKk18sW~AyL66iWWnCuSv0hQTzHB2Y-04UhtFlHtx2XjB-5eyoYjIqM5k1~AWnQRuOzeFInJnDEmnYX1JMzOSdefO0To7Gr5DVoTIDkgenGXgeR1HboiJsqPE4Bfiv1Fi6bXmH0Yt6E4kzsAIV~sIvw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Miss Cristiano, an Everett School Committee member, asked the committee to endorse H.2932 and S.1884, state bills that would let eligible teachers opt into the Retirement Plus pension option.

The endorsement matters because it would give some long-serving teachers an opportunity to buy into Retirement Plus, a program that can let them retire earlier if they pay the difference in past contribution rates. Miss Cristiano described the bills as requiring a buyback equal to the difference between a teacher's past contribution rate and the 11% contribution rate, to be paid to the retirement system before retirement.

“All I'm asking, is to support,” Miss Cristiano said, urging the committee to send a letter of endorsement to the state legislature. She described the change as “budget neutral” in the local context and framed it as a way to value long-serving teachers. Several committee members voiced support during the discussion; one member said, “I will co sponsor you.” Another speaker, identifying herself as a member of the Massachusetts Teachers Association and a school committee member, said the bill would give teachers an opportunity to opt in and arrange a buyback schedule through payroll if they choose.

The committee voted unanimously to endorse H.2932 and S.1884 and asked staff to send a letter of support to the Massachusetts House and Senate. The motion to take favorable action was made and seconded and passed on a roll call vote of 6-0.

Discussion versus formal action: the record shows presentation and advocacy by Miss Cristiano and supportive remarks by other members, followed by a formal motion and roll-call approval. The committee’s action was endorsement and a request to transmit a letter to the legislature; no local policy change or funding decision followed from the endorsement.

The vote: motion for favorable action to endorse H.2932 and S.1884 — moved, seconded and approved by roll call (6-0).","The Everett School Committee voted 6-0 to endorse H.2932 and S.1884, measures that would allow eligible teachers to opt into the Retirement Plus plan by paying a calculated buyback and increasing their pension contribution to 11% of salary.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6219336,"Superintendent William d Hart highlights graduations, honors, hiring and retirements at June 2 meeting",502,1531000,2033000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3623057-ee0e792bc06d41b71eec5a47cb40818d&start=1531&end=2033","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3623057-ee0e792bc06d41b71eec5a47cb40818d/thumbnail_1531000.jpg","/articles/6219336/Everett-Public-Schools/School-Boards/Massachusetts/Superintendent-William-d-Hart-highlights-graduations-honors-hiring-and-retirements-at-June-2-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6219336-bb52f793618af6be0da53f684e12fbcf/orig.mp4?Expires=1773622953&Signature=CO-T3u95PPX~vVHvdw~ZjHo0Ha0wbKxHk8xEhktTHx57h4zoFfupUAJD3g879EbEq~1WuYBVi0bmBmROIkkcB1v1ee0GnIPVAGqgRuuxWjpeepDzeRYCcNvwibsQnlyJU~hjKF7IKuMec3jnPqtbgSa8uJthFhZxHEYx8UuB55EJkqGVs3q37Ta3Ns7GFIY4horzXsUE9zSOpic2wX9ONFkQxDuQq1qQU-XQw08s8QsxDTCCZ2eqwSzPo82Oq8MaXjugAcwoLRXxTI~HvdT0YoExKuYb7UHU4btQYUIqnxMRyN-e0Li49NzOVJyzHMSKAbQcnoSQVreQD8op8W1czA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent William d Hart delivered the superintendent's update at the Everett School Committee regular meeting, summarizing end-of-year events, staff recognitions and district initiatives.

Why it matters: the report provides the committee and public with near-term operational context (graduation schedule, ceremonies), academic recognitions (Seal of Biliteracy, National Honor Society inductions), staff recruitment and retirements, and community outreach (flag-raising and immigrant resources).

Hart said the school year will conclude with commencement on Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m., and that “more than 3,530 seniors will walk across the stage in Veterans Memorial Stadium.” He reviewed recent events: eClub scholarship awards, language honor society inductions, National Honor Society inductions (49 students), and that 38 Everett High School students received the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy.

He also named staff recognitions: Lisa Norberg, an eighth-grade civics teacher at the Whittier School, was named a semifinalist in the Massachusetts State Teacher of the Year program; Linda Verdi, an Everett High School science teacher and coach, was honored at the 2025 Latino Educator Who Shines awards at the State House. Hart noted district recruiting efforts and said roughly 20 staff members announced retirements this year.

Miss Babcock, an Everett School Committee member, commented on the Seal of Biliteracy program, saying, “This opportunity gives our bilingual students a chance to really shine,” and described the program’s value for students whose first language is not English.

Hart also reported community-focused items: a fourth annual pride flag-raising at the district, a “Know Your Rights” guide posted on the district website to help immigrant families, and a district-driven future educator signing day in which 24 students pledged to pursue teaching careers.

The superintendent's report was accepted and placed on file by unanimous vote.","Superintendent William d Hart summarized end-of-year events including graduation plans for roughly 3,530 seniors, recognition of 38 students earning the Massachusetts Seal of Biliteracy, teacher honors and about 20 announced retirements.","actionData","errors"]

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Superintendent William d Hart highlights graduations, honors, hiring and retirements at June 2 meeting