Page 22 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, March 22, 2019 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 17 In addition, Crowell highlighted the need to repave the building’s rear parking lot. Although the project is expected to cost approximately $350,000, Assistant Superintendent of Business Affairs Charles Obremski said that money is already available. Crowell also asked for $15,000 to remove and replace the fire and stage curtains in the gymnasium. Webster School Principal Denise Hanlon did not recommend any cuts and has requested $225,000 to fill three positions. Whittier School Principal David Brady submitted his request for $660,000. Within that figure, $450,000 would be used to fill eight positions. In addition, he suggested cutting one position in second and fifth grade. Brady also said $125,000 is needed to paint the inside of the building, and the remaining $85,000 would be used to purchase a new electrical panel for the school’s elevator. “It has stalled half a dozen to a dozen times,” he said. Although no students have gotten stuck inside the elevator, School Committee Memberat-Large Berardino D’Onofrio was prepared to make a motion to shut the elevator down until the panel is replaced. However, Obremski said such action would not be necessary at this time. Everett High School made the largest request of $1.6 million. Principal Erick Naumann said $1.2 million would be used to fill 15 positions and increase the salaries of three deans by $15,000 each. Naumann also suggested cutting three hallway supervisor positions. Another $420,000 would be used to for painting, cleaning the building’s windows and constructing a vocational education facility. The remaining $12,500 would be used for purchasing textbooks and renewing magazine subscriptions. Devens School Principal Dr. Brian Wallace made a $75,000 request for a job placement coordinator. “We want to capitalize on the location of the Devens School,” he said, adding that there are a number of businesses in the immediate area that accept student interns. Madeline English School Administrator Theresa Tringale said $600,000 is needed to fill nine positions. She also recommended eliminating one fifth grade position because of a projected decrease in fifth grade enrollment for the 2019-2020 school year. In terms of maintenance requests, the interior of the Madeline English School needs to be painted, seven windows need to be installed, seven mounted televisions need to be removed and 16 corner moldings need to be replaced for a total of $130,450. WATCHES WANTED HIGHEST PRICES PAID 617-240-7857 pride contracting inc. excavation and construction pedro maldonado 781-241-3543 president and contractor saugus, massachusetts sales@pridecontractinginc.com general contracting Frank Berardino MA License 31811 • 24 - Hour Service • Emergency Repairs BERARDINO Plumbing & Heating Residential & Commercial Service Gas Fitting • Drain Service 617.699.9383 Senior Citizen Discount FRANK’S Housepainting (781) 289-0698 • Exterior • Ceiling Dr. • Power Wash • Paper Removal • Carpentry FREE ESTIMATES — Fully Insured construction, landscaping snow plowing, paving “Proper prep makes all the difference” – F. Ferrera • Interior
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