Page 10 THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, April 1, 2022 SCHOOL | FROM PAGE 1 well as another major budget consideration, the $3.46 million special education transportation contract. Earlier this school year, at the recommendation of Spadafora, the School Committee voted to exercise a district option for one more year of the existing transportation contract with North Reading Transportation (NRT), with which the Malden Public Schools has contracted for the past several years. The School Committee will be reviewing this contract before the end of this school year and into the fall to determine how to proceed with a new bidding process. Spadafora recently toured most of the cafeterias in the district to get a hands-on view of operations and to interact with personnel working at the schools as well students who eat in the cafeterias daily. Joining the tour at some of the locations was Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness, Athletics and Physical Education Charlie Conefrey, who gave his input in collaboration with the others at the site visits. At the last two meetings, the School Committee has heard We Sell Cigars & Accessories R.Y.O. TOBACCO ---------TUBES CIGAR GIFT PACKS UNDER $50 Celebrating our 50th Year! HUMIDOR SPECIAL! $99.95 Complete! Reg. Priced $149.95 * Travel Humidors * Desk Top Humidors * Many Types of Lighters * Ash Trays * Juuls * Vapes * Glass Pipes * Rewards Program * CBD Infused Products * GIFTS UNDER $30 - GIFT CERTIFICATES A.B.C. CIGAR 170 REVERE ST., REVERE (781) 289-4959 STORE HOURS: Monday - Saturday: 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday & Holidays: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Malden Ward 3 School Committee Member Jennifer Spadafora recently toured Malden Public Schools cafeterias, including making a stop at Malden High School. (Advocate Photos) isolated complaints and criticism during the public comment portion of its meetings, almost entirely from parents of students at the Beebe K-8 School. They have been critical of both nutritional value of the food offerings as well as timing of the lunches as well as operations, particularly the lines waiting to be served during lunch periods. It was not made entirely clear when the lines were discussed if the food service provider had impact on that aspect. How the School Committee proceeds on the food services Malden Public Schools Director of Wellness and Athletics Charlie Conefrey and School Committee member Jennifer Spadafora met with representatives of Whitsons Culinary Group at Malden High School. provider contract is expected to be discussed at the next School Committee meeting, which is scheduled for this coming Monday, April 4, at 6:00 p.m. in the Malden City Council Chambers at Malden City Hall, 215 Pleasant St., Malden. The meeting is live and the public is invited. Ferryway K-8 School Principal Ciampa gives update on changes, progress there Ferryway K-8 School Principal Cigar Bundles starting at $49.95 ---------GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE Buy Cigars by the Box & SAVE! Competitive prices on all Brands, Great Selection Michael Ciampa cited a number of positives in a report delivered at the last Malden School Committee meeting. One of the major changes this school year has been the dispersal of the English Learner (EL) students in the K-8 levels from a generally centralized location at the Salemwood K-8 School, which is located on the city’s eastern side, to the various schools around the community, closer to where they live. MHS | FROM PAGE 1 head of the Massachusetts Cultural Alliance. In the field of Government – Michael Goldman, Class of 1967: In 1979, Goldman established Goldman Associates Consulting Services. He has worked as a political analyst on both television and radio. He is also a professor at many New England colleges, including Tufts, Northeastern and Suffolk Universities, and is a political columnist for The Lowell Sun. Goldman is the recipient of multiple national and local awards for excellence in communications and politics. In the field of Media – Ron Cox, Class of 1966: Cox has been the executive director of Urban Media Arts (UMA) since 2006. He is the producer and host of the long running series “Live on Tape.” UMA currently includes podcasts and programs EL students are those whose first spoken language is not English who are taught in various ways effective for their individual learning. “Our school population has grown in size and we have welcomed some new EL students, now that they can attend school closer to where they live,” Ciampa told the School Committee – with over 100 new students coming to the Ferryway. Ciampa also reported improved numbers in various areas, such as attendance, as well as in some of the standardized testing for students at the school. Ciampa said he is pleased with the new students’ assimilation into their new school environment as well as the work ethic of all the students at the Ferryway School this academic year. “It has been a good year so far and we will continue to work hard to finish strong,” Ciampa said. in journalism, and it collaborates with community groups and businesses. In the field of Science – Dr. Sandra Velleman, Class of 1977: Velleman was named a Distinguished Professor for her research in food, agriculture, environmental sciences and animal science at Ohio State University. In addition to her scientific achievements, she is active in helping women and minorities succeed in the agricultural sciences. In the field of Technology – Phillip Hyde, Class of 1982: A technology entrepreneur, Hyde is the CEO of InContinuum Software, which is located in The Netherlands, and is the chief architect of its CloudController technology. He has been recognized as a cloud “Trend Setter and Innovator” by the Info-Tech Research Group. Hyde is fluent in four languages.
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