THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – Friday, December 6, 2019 Page 7 ~ LETTER TO THE EDITOR ~ Everett Education Coalition urges School Committee to uphold commitment to transparency Dear Editor: We, the members of the Everett Education Coalition, are writing in regards to the search for the next superintendent of Everett Public Schools. In recognition of the 350 hours of volunteer labor contributed by the 14 members of the search committee, we submit this formal request regarding the interview process for Everett’s next superintendent. The School Committee has made a commitment to the city of Everett to uphold a procedure that allows public participation in the interview process. We ask that this commitment be respected and upheld for our community. The search committee consulted with MASC (Massachusetts Association of School Committees). MASC is an entirely independent organization, and advised the search committee based solely on best practices. Internal candidates were carefully considered, but ultimately the four finalists were chosen based on MASC’s expertise and the wishes of the community. We understand that there will be public events held for each candidate, open to members of the School Committee. When planning these meetings we recommend the following measures be observed: zEach interview session should include at least one hour for questions and answers from the public. zThe meetings should be posted with adequate advance notice and at a conveEDUCATION | SEE PAGE 19 Law Offices of Terrence W. Kennedy 512 Broadway, Everett • Criminal Defense • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice Tel: (617) 387-9809 Cell: (617) 308-8178 twkennedylaw@gmail.com APPLY FOR OUR HOLIDAY LOAN! 7.49 % APR* APPLY TODAY: Easy! Online Federally insured by NCUA EQUAL HOUSING OPPORTUNITY By Phone FIXED RATE Up to 18 Months FAST & EASY to Apply In Person massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 at any branch massbaycu.org (617) 269-2700 South Boston – Everett – Quincy – Seaport *APR=Annual Percentage Rate. Monthly principal and interest payment per $1,000.00 borrowed for 18 months at 7.49% APR is $58.91. Current Annual Percentage Rates subject to change without notice. Loan amount up to $7,500. Terms and conditions apply. Subject to credit approval and membership eligibility qualifications. Who’s On Your List? Everett Police Promotions Everett Police Lieutenants Paul Strong and Demetri O’Malley were both recently promoted to the rank of captain. They are shown with Police Chief Steven Mazzie and Mayor Carlo DeMaria. (Photo Courtesy of the Everett Police Department)
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