THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, JAnuARy 5, 2024 Page 5 State Sen. Sal DiDomenico congratulated the new Everett School Committee last Tuesday, which includes his son, Student Representative Sal DiDomenico, far left. Shown from left, DiDomenico, Vice-Chair Samantha Lambert, Maroney Almeida-Barros, Supt. William Hart, Chairperson Jeanne Cristiano, Margaret Cornelio, Robin Babcock, Samantha Hurley, Joanna Garren, Senator Sal DiDomenico, and School Committeeman Joseph D’Onofrio. Missing from the photo is Mayor Carlo DeMaria and School Committee member Joseph LaMonica. (Advocate photo by Neil Zolot) CRISTIANO | FROM PAGE 1 another taxpayer funded study. We can see it with our own eyes. This issue has a serious detrimental eff ect on student outcomes.” (The city is currently pursing aid from the state School Building Authority (MSBA) to build a new High School, which DeMaria envisions being at Rivergreen Playground. Under his vision, the current High School would become a Middle School, removing Middle School-aged students from the K-8 neighborhood schools.) S he a l s o s ugge s t - ed the chairmanship and vice-chairmanship be joined as co-chairmen and a code of ethics be instituted for the School Committee. “We need to be held to a higher standard,” she feels. Cristiano’s name was placed in nomination by member At-Large Samantha Lambert, who was later elected vice-chairman. She said Cristiano “believes, as I do, in the importance of the chair as a servant of this body. She is committed to radical transparency so no member of the public has to wonder what’s going on.” After being elected vice-chairman she said, “I will work for our students. They’re number one.” City Clerk Sergio Cornelio administered the oath of offi ce. New members were excited to be there. “I’m very excited to begin the year,” Ward 1 member Margaret Cornelio said. “I promised my voters I’ll be independent.” “I’m excited to be here and get to work,” Ward 2 member Joanna Garren added. “I’ve been frustrated a long time, which is why I ran. Hopefully, we can get things moving.” “It’s exciting,” Ward 6 member Joseph D’Onofrio said. “I’ll try to stay positive.” In his remarks to the school committee, Superintendent William Hart stated, “If we’re all doing the business of education, there should be no issues. If you stick to the business of what a School Committee is supposed to do, all the other stuff is extraneous.” He was named permanent Superintendent December 20 under a 4-and-a-half-year contract, which will expire at the end of Fiscal Year 2028, July 31, 2028. If an agreement is made for him to continue after that, a search process will not be necessary. He was hired as Interim Superintendent in November. The meeting was called to order by senior member Maroney Almedia-Barros of Ward 5. At its outset he called for a moment of silence in memory of recently deceased former member Allen Panarese. “When I was fi rst elected, he was a member and welcomed me,” Almeida-Barros recalled. “There are no words to express our gratitude. He worked hard day in and day out advocating for our students and the district.” There will be a formal inauguration for the members and City Councillors Friday, January 5 at the Saugus-Everett Elks Club, 401 Main Street, Saugus at 6:30 p.m. The City Council will hold their reorganizational meeting Monday, January 8 and resume regular business Monday, January 22. Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lein * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 Lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net Need a hall for your special event? The Schiavo Club, located at 71 Tileston Street, Everett is available for your Birthdays, Anniversaries, Sweet 16 parties and more? For more info, call (857) 249-7882
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