Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2020 Supt. Tahiliani unveils Entry Plan By Christopher Roberson S uperintendent of Schools Priya Tahiliani was fi nally able to release her Entry Plan to the School Committee after seven months of wrestling with challenges created by the COVID-19 pandemic. “It is a strategic blueprint designed to elevate the Everett Public Schools to new heights,” she said during the committee’s October 5 meeting. Tahiliani said her threephase Entry Plan is based on integration, accessibility, empowerment and cultivation. The fi rst phase of the plan is called Engaging and Understanding, the second phase is Synthesizing and Strategizing and the fi nal phase is Alignment and Implementation. “Phase One is close to completion,” she said, adding that the fi rst phase began last year while she was interviewing for the superintendent position. She also spoke about her commitment to equitable leadership and to developing a strategic plan during the next three months. “No facet of the Everett Public Schools will be too small to be viewed through our equity lens,” said Tahiliani. She also intends conduct a “deep dive” of every employee contract and to revamp the district’s hiring process. Tahiliani said she is also participating in Massachusetts’s three-year New Superintendent Induction Program and is being mentored by Dr. Mary Bourque. She said Bourque was an educator for 37 years and served as the superintendent of the Chelsea Public Schools for nearly a decade. “She is an invaluable resource to me,” said Tahiliani, “especially where we had to close school on my ninth day. My transition to the superintendent position was quickly consumed by COVID-19.” A Chelsea native, Bourque could not recall a time in her career that was even remotely comparable to COVID-19. “You're talking to a child of Chelsea,” she said, adding that mistakes are inevitable. “There has to be a whole lot of forgiveness; we’re in uncharted territory.” School Committee Memberat-Large Millie Cardello strongly urged the continuation of the Epic digital reading platform. “It was everything that a child would want to read,” she said, adding that her grandson used Epic last year. “It was so clean, so understandable.” Holiday Assistance Program available for income eligible residents M ayor Carlo DeMaria and the Office of Human Services invite low-income Everett residents to apply for holiday meal and toy assistance. Applications will be taken at the rear entrance of the Connolly Center at 90 Chelsea St. on Thursdays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Applications will also be accepted on Fridays from 9 to 11:30 a.m. The dates for dropping off applications are October 22, 23 and 29 as well as November 5 and 6. Applicants should have proof of residence (Everett only), birth certificates for underage dependents and verification of low-income status. Applications will not be taken over the phone. During the current health crisis, you must wear a mask, have a temperature check and remain socially distant and outside the rear entrance of the Connolly Center until you are called. Please: only one member for each family. For additional information please call the Office of Human Services at 617-3942260 or 617-394-2323. AUTOTECH 1989 SINCE CA$H FOR YOUR CAR! DRIVE IT - PUSH IT - TOW IT! Cold Hard Cash For Your Car, Truck or SUV! 2012 KIA SOUL One Owner, Most Power Options, 101K Miles, Warranty, Runs & Looks Great! FUN IN THE SUN $6,500 Easy Financing Available! EddiesAutotech.com PRICED RIGHT! $5,350 781-321-8841 1236 EasternAve • Malden We Pay Cash For Your Vehicle! 2008 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT Leather, Loaded with Moon Roof, One Owner, Warranty, Only 104K Miles
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