Congratulations EHS Class of 2023 Graduates! ADVOCD Vol. 32, No.23 -FREEwww.advocatenews.net I ATTE Free Every Friday 617-387-2200 Friday, June 9, 2023 EHS Class 2023 Dismissed – Rain Couldn’t Dampen Graduation Exercises By Tara Vocino n spite of the inclement weather, Everett High School Class of 2023 graduates received their diplomas during Saturday’s graduation exercises at Everett Veterans Memorial Stadium. 5.0 %APY* INSURED 9 Month CD Your nest egg just got an upgrade. A GREAT RATE AND INSURANCE? NO WAY. YES WAY! Here’s your chance to reach your savings goal faster than ever. Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD with an amazing 5.0% APY* gets you closer to those financial goals much faster. Easily calculate better earnings with Everett Bank’s 9 Month CD. Go to everettbank.com to easily open your account on-line in just minutes. CONGRATULATIONS, NELFFY: Shown from left to right, are; cousins Ashley Tousaint, Ethan Surin, graduate Nelff y Gaspard, Rachida Surin, mother Natasha Williams, sister Naline Surin and nephew Baba Figaroo. Nelff y plans to enter trade school after graduation. See pages 14-15 for graduation photo highlights. (Advocate photo by Tara Vocino) School Committee votes 6-3 to form superintendent search committee By Tara Vocino A fter some cross debate, the School Committee voted 6-3 to form a School Superintendent Selection Process during Monday’s School Committee meeting at Everett High School. Ward 4 School Committee Chairman Michael Mangan, who put forth the motion, asked if anyone would like to comment. Starting the discussion, *Annual Percentage Yield (APY) is accurate as of the date posted and is subject to change without notice. APY assumes that interest remains on deposit until maturity. A withdrawal will reduce earnings. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. Offer may be withdrawn at any time. Minimum of $500 is required to open a Certificate of Deposit and earn the advertised APY. Member FDIC | Member DIF All Deposits Are Insured In Full. SINCE 1921 Messinger Insurance Agency 475 Broadway Everett, MA 02149 Phone: 617-387-2700 Fax: 617-387-7753 NEW COMPETITIVE AUTO RATES AND BENEFITS AVAILABLE ACCIDENT FORGIVENESS DISAPPEARING COLLISION DEDUCTIBLE 11% DISCOUNT WITH SUPPORTING POLICY 10% COMBINED PAY IN FULL DISCOUNT AND GREEN DISCOUNT 10% GOOD STUDENT DISCOUNT Celebrating 100 years of excellence! Monday thru Friday: 8am to 6pm Saturdays 9am to 1pm! Check out our NEW website! www.messingerinsurance.com School Committee At Large member Samantha Lambert said it’s premature to implement a search. “We heard from numerous students, and they deserve to have a say,” Lambert said. “I urge anyone considering voting for this to pause, reconsider, and vote this down.” Ward 5 School Committee member Marcony Almeida Barros asked to hear Mangan’s side. Mangan said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani has done a good job of trying to fi nd school space, adding he’s in agreement with her about choosing the former Pope John High School site as an option. “I’ve done a lot of thinking, and it wasn’t an easy decision,” Mangan said. “I was hoping some new dialogue with her would open up since budget hearings last month.” Mangan met with Tahiliani for approximately two hours, and Mangan said she’s disappointed in not waiting until after the 2024 election. He was quick to note that Tahiliani would be able to apply for the position. “None of us may be here in November,” Mangan said. “We’d be sworn in January, and her contract is up at the end of February.” Looking at surrounding communities, choosing a superintendent is a 4-to-5month process, according to Mangan. Barros said since Tahiliani’s contract doesn’t expire until the end of February, starting this process is premature. “It’s unexpected, surprising and shocking,” Barros said. “She received good evaluations from us and the student body, so are we pushing her out?” VOTES | SEE PAGE 19
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