Page 2 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, April 26, 2019 PJHS | FROM PAGE 1 781-321-7700 10% DISCOUNT WITH THIS AD! COMPLETE LINE OF QUALITY FURNITURE AT LOW PRICES *BEDROOM SETS *DINING ROOM SETS *KITCHEN SETS ASHLEY SOFA *SOFA / LOVE SEATS *TABLES & CHAIRS *COMPUTER DESKS $399.00 ASHLEY BEDROOM SETS $ LAYAWAY PLANS AVAILABLE 42 Willow St., Malden Law Offices of John Mackey & ASSOCIATES * PERSONAL INJURY * REAL ESTATE * FAMILY LAW * GENERAL PRACTICE * PERSONAL BANKRUPTCY 14 Norwood St., Everett, MA 02149 Phone: (617) 387-4900 Fax: (617) 381-1755 John Mackey, Esq. WWW.JMACKEYLAW.COM Patricia Ridge, Esq. * Katherine M. Brown, Esq. SABATINO INSURANCE AGENCY Call for a Quote 617-387-7466 Or email Rocco@sabatino-ins.com We cover: * Auto * Home * Boat * Renter * Condo * Life * Multi-Policy Discounts * Commercial 10% Discounts * Registry Service Also Available 54 OAKES STREET EVERETT, MA 02149 Phone (617) 389-2448 www.saseverett.com Preschool to Grade 8 (PreK program starts at 2.9) http://www.sabatino-ins.com SABATINO 564 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 617-387-7466 Hours of Operation are: Mondays - Fridays 9am to 5pm Saturdays by appointment only Christian Values & Strong Academics Before/After School Programs Extra-Curricular Activities Financial Assistance Available Come and see the difference we can make in the life of your child! Se habla Español - Falamos Português Accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) Bring this ad and receive $50 off your registration. (New Families Only) Registration is on-going. 895.95 Dear Parent/Guardian, We write to you today to share some news regarding the future of Pope John XXIII High School (the “School” or “Pope John XXIII”). Despite the vigorous efforts of a dedicated Board of Trustees, administration and faculty and pending a last chance miracle, it is likely that Pope John XXIII will complete its mission at the end of the current academic year in June. We have consulted with the Archdiocese and are committed to making a final determination no later than May 23, 2019. We are committed to completing the 2018/2019 academic year. These are the facts of what has placed us in this position. You may recall that in October 2018 I wrote to parents and guardians about the deterioration in the financial condition of International Residence Management, (“IRM”), formerly known as United Schools Association. IRM has failed to meet the obligations of its agreement with the School. This has resulted in a $1 million shortfall, from which we simply are unable to overcome. Since learning that IRM had a financial setback resulting in IRM’s failure to honor its commitment to Pope John XXIII, the Board and School leadership worked tirelessly to develop new resources while maintaining the highest quality education. Many avenues were investigated to allow the School to remain financially viable and continue to provide an affordable Catholic education to children from Everett and surrounding communities. The Board has determined that the School is simply not in a position at this time to make up the shortfall in revenue caused by IRM’s default. We would need to raise funds in the millions to contemplate opening the school for the 2019/2020 academic year. This is certainly a daunting task, but we feel our students, families, and faculty deserve to know the current situation to make an informed decision regarding next school year. Pope John XXIII has been a center of academic excellence in an enriching faith-based environment for more than 50 years. As noted on our school’s homepage, “Pope John XXIII High School provides young men and women with an excellent college preparatory education that radiates with the gospel values of love, respect, community, and justice. Our faculty and staff work in close partnership with our students and their parents in developing the conscience and character necessary to answer Pope St. John’s call.” This is what makes this news even more difficult. Pope John XXIII exists for the good of our students, faculty, staff, parents and the wider community. This news is not a reflection on the Pope John XXIII community. It is unfortunately the result of a company not keeping its agreement. April 23, 2019 Pope John XXIII High School 888 Broadway Everett, Massachusetts 02149 617-389-0240 STARTING AT
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