Page 12 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 EPS | FROM PAGE 1 Access, Empower and Cultivate,” said Superintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani. “It has a proven track record in serving student populations like ours. Districts that partner with City Year see better student outcomes. We are thrilled to be able to launch this partnership in all of our K-8 schools simultaneously.” School Committee Chairman Frank Parker suggested making a push to bolster alumni relations, adding that the district has produced a myriad of graduates who have gone on to become successful professionals. Founded in 1988, City Year now has more than 3,000 members serving in 29 cities throughout the country. In terms of monetary value, a study conducted by Deloitte Consulting showed that a partnership with City Year is 78 percent more cost-effective than working with individual providers. Afterschool programming In other news, the committee voted unanimously to sign a contract to have AlphaBEST Education as the district’s new afterschool provider. The committee also voted unanimously to send out a Request For Proposals (RFP) for supplemental afterschool programming. However, Mayor Carlo DeMaria was concerned that a supplemental provider would offer some of the same services as AlphaBEST. In response, Parker emphasized that supplemental programming would not be limited to AlphaBEST students. “This is for all students, not just students who are part of the AlphaBEST program,” he said, adding that no agreements have been made with a supplemental provider. “It’s an RFP only at this point; it’s not an authorization to engage.” Grant update Speaking about the district’s grant funding, Tahiliani said that in Fiscal Year 2020-2021 the district received 31 grants totaling $9.4 million. In contrast, 21 grants totaling $6.5 million were awarded in Fiscal Year 2019-2020. “Our grant planning is deliberate and intentional,” she said. COVID-19 uptick Tahiliani also called attention to the increase in COVID-19 cases for the 0-19 age group. Recent data showed 49 cases were reported in August compared to seven cases in July and four cases in June. So far this month, 15 cases of the virus have been reported in the 0-19 age bracket. Nine new hires In addition, Tahiliani introduced nine individuals who recently joined the Everett Public Schools. Dr. Andrea Tringale is the vice principal at Everett High School; Dr. Brittany Puleo is the assistant principal at the Devens School; Nerecesa Pires is the second assistant principal at the Keverian School and James Murphy is the assistant principal at the Parlin School. On the district level, Patrick Quigley is the Social Emotional Learning and Wellness Manager; Brittany Hay is the EL director; Genevieve McDonough is the K-8 ELA director; Rupinderpal Kaur McGillin is the K-8 STEM director and Amanda Hoover is the supplemental services manager. Team Capone donates to aid Haiti W ard 1 Councillor Fred Capone and his campaign team donated dozens of shoes to aid the relief effort coordinated by the Everett Haitian Community Center. Fred and Brian are pictured carrying boxes of shoes to the Everett Haitian Community Center. Fred is pictured with Rev. Myrlande DesRosiers of the Everett Haitian Community Center.
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