THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, January 15, 2021 Page 9 SCHOOLS | FROM PAGE 1 configurations, districtwide, in curriculum, technology, capital infrastructure and personnel. Included has been the introduction of districtwide programs centering on social and racial equity awareness training for staff and students, implementation and use of a restorative justice model, and a wide range of programs for students and staff featuring dialogue, focus groups and support on the issues of racial and social justice. As for the search process, it has been at a brisk pace since it was first begun this past November. “We’ve received numerous resumes so far: well into the double-digits in resumes submitted,” said Spadafora, who along with Ward 5 School Committee Member Adam Weldai is serving as co-coordinator of the superintendent search process. “The people at the Collins Center are very happy with the quality of the applicants we have received so far.” CHARGED | FROM PAGE 1 sault with intent to murder, assault and battery by discharge of a firearm, possession of a large capacity firearm, and possession of ammunition in connection with the shooting of the Malden teen. Suspect ordered held without bail; dangerousness hearing will be held Malden District Court Judge Emily Karstetter ordered Rogadi held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing set for next week. The Everett man was remanded to the custody of the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office in one of their facilities. On December 29, at approximately 7:03 p.m., Malden Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred on Bowdoin Street. Upon arrival, officers located Jaden BritoWhite suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to Massachusetts General Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. The preliminary investigation suggested the victim was standing outside of his apartment building when two males allegedly approached him and shot him. As the result of an around-the-clock investigation, police were able to gather surveillance video from the area that allegedly showed a Chevy Malibu with a distinct paint color in the area at the time of the shooting. Massachusetts State Police assigned to the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office subsequently located the vehicle while it was being driven by It has been just over six weeks since the School Committee officially hired and set to work the Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management of UMass Boston to oversee the superintendent search. The initial timeline the School Committee established in November is ambitious, with today’s deadline for applications followed by several formal meetings with the search committee and Collins Center personnel over the next four to six weeks. Interviews of candidates will be held in March, according to the initial timeline, with the goal of offering a candidate the position and hiring in early April. Weldai said at least two focus group forums are being planned in the month for School Committee members to discuss qualities sought from the candidates. He noted that some tenets were recently added to the official job description for the next Malden Public Schools superintendent, including: “A leader committed to social jusRogadi. The car was seized and a search warrant for the car was obtained. Report: gun similar to one used in shooting found in car driven by suspect According to reports, during the execution of the search warrant, police located a loaded 9mm handgun consistent with the type of gun used in the fatal shooting. The serial number plate located underneath the gun barrel was blank. As the serial number was absent, and not obliterated, investigators believe the weapon may be a “ghost gun.” These guns are often manufactured from firearm parts kits, often lack identifying marks and are made to be untraceable. During a further review of the evidence and surveillance video collected in the area of the shooting, investigators were allegedly able to identify Rogadi as one of the individuals involved in the shooting. Authorities said Rogadi was arrested Tuesday night without incident in Cambridge by Massachusetts State Police, Cambridge Police and Malden Police. The investigation into this matter, including the identity of the second individual involved and the motive, is still open and ongoing. This case is being investigated by the Middlesex District Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts State Police assigned to that office and the Malden Police Department. The prosecutors assigned to this case are Clarence Brown and Julie Kunkel. The Victim Witness Advocate is Anne Foley. tice through advancing a culture of anti-racism in our curriculum and climate; implementing district strategies conducive to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce; and fostering welcoming environments that honor an individual’s race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status, language, and sexual orientation.” Weldai also said a webpage has been added to the Malden Public Schools website, titled “Malden Public Schools Superintendent Search.” It will contain updated information on the search’s progress, status and other pertinent information, he said. The MPS website can be accessed at www.maldenps.org. The search committee, at 15 members, is both large and diverse. “It is an extremely diverse [search] committee,” Spadafora said, “and we wanted it this way so our community members can have a voice in the process.” “We’re bringing in voices to the search that have not been heard before,” Weldai said. “It is unlike search committees from the past.” Weldai said an effort was made to make this search committee more school district-oriented. For instance, there are three parents of schoolchildren on the committee. There are actually five, including Spadafora, and Ferryway K-8 teacher Jennifer Hedrington, both of whom are parents of children attending school in the district. Hedrington was recently honored as “Teacher of the Year” in Massachusetts by the Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education. “I commend [Ward 1 Councillor] Peg Crowe. She gave up her seat on the committee so another parent could be represented,” Weldai said. Spadafora said she is confident the calendar pressure can be met. The Collins Center and lead person Ray Shurtleff and the search committee will screen the candidates for the search committee, interviews will be held and the School Committee will have the final vote on the finalists and eventual new superintendent. “It’s a tight timeline, but I see us on track,” Spadafora said. “They [the search committee] are ready to hit the ground running.” A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 DOORBUSTER SPECIALS! Same Location * Same Service for over 48 Years... OPEN & READY TO SERVE YOU! 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