THE MALDEN ADVOCATE–Friday, July 28, 2023 Page 11 Malden Public Schools English Learners Summer Program students visit New England Aquarium By Steve Freker T he Malden Public Schools coordinates an English Learners (EL) enrichment program covering nearly all grades of the district that provides opportunities for many students to continue their studies in the summer months. There is instruction from MPS and summer staff as well as a number of fi eld trips and other fun activities. One of the recent fi eld trips was to the New England Aquarium in Boston. A group of over 50 students who are participating in a program centered for elementary-aged students at the Salemwood K-8 School traveled with their chaperones to the Aquarium, where they were able to experience many exhibits and view some of the over 10,000 species of animals, fi sh and other aquatic-based inhabitants. For most of those who went on the fi eld trip to the New EnOver 50 students and staff from the Malden Public Schools (MPS) Summer English Learners (EL) Program recently visited the New England Aquarium in Boston. Above they are shown at the Salemwood K-8 School before their departure for the fi eld trip. (Courtesy/ Malden Public Schools Photos) gland Aquarium, it was their fi rst-ever visit. Staff members who accompanied the Summer EL Program students said the students were very excited to see all the sights at the Aquarium and had a great time during their visit. THOUSANDS OF FISH SPECIES: There are over 10,000 animals and fi sh at the New England Aquarium, including thousands of fi sh species. PENALTY | FROM PAGE 1 ment Program (MSYEP), which hires youth ages 14-24 for paid jobs with the city. Her MSYEP responsibilities included hiring, authorizing pay increases, making job assignments and timesheet approvals. In March 2018, Colón Hayes hired one of her daughters, then supervised her work and signed her timesheets. Although the Mayor’s Chief of Staff told Colón Hayes in April 2018 not to supervise her daughter, she continued to do so. In July 2018, Colón Hayes approved a pay increase for her daughter, making her the highest paid MSYEP youth worker that year. In 2019, Colón Hayes rehired her daughter and approved another increase in her pay, making her again the highest paid MSYEP youth worker that year. Colón Hayes also hired her daughter’s boyfriend to the MSYEP staff, then hired her other daughter to a MSYEP summer position and approved her timesheets. By hiring and supervising her daughters, signing their timesheets and approving pay increases for one daughter, Colón Hayes violated the conflict-of-interest law’s prohibition against municipal employees participating as such in matters in which they know their immediate family members have fi - nancial interests. In addition, by hiring one daughter’s boyfriend, Colón Hayes violated the confl ict-of-interest law’s prohibition against public employees knowingly or with reason to know acting in a manner that would cause a reasonable person to doubt their fairness in the performance of their offi cial duties. The State Ethics Commission SEA TURTLE: One of the largest sea turtles in the world inhabits the tanks at the New England Aquarium. encourages public employees to contact the Commission’s Legal Division at 617-371-9500 for free advice if they have any questions PENGUINS: The penguins are a popular exhibit at the New England Aquarium. regarding how the confl ict-of-interest law might apply to them. ~ Home of the Week ~ SAUGUS - Nicely cared for 7 room, 3-4 bedroom Colonial features eat-in kitchen with newer laminate flooring, entertainment-size dining room and living room with hardwood flooring, convenient first floor bedroom, office/den, enclosed sunroom overlooking level yard, wonderful corner lot, located just outside of Saugus Center. Super convenient location!! Offered at $499,900. 335 Central Street, Saugus, MA 01906 (781) 233-7300 View the interior of this home right on your smartphone. View all our listings at: CarpenitoRealEstate.com
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