Page 2 THE SAUGUS ADVOCATE – FriDAy, MAy 16, 2025 TOWN MEETING | FROM PAGE 1 Support Reserve Fund that was introduced by Town Manager Scott C. Crabtree at a Special Town Meeting in the fall of 2022 and approved by Town Meeting members. Crabtree said that thenGov. Charlie Baker provided additional monies in Chapter 70 funds for public school, amounting to about $3 million for Saugus Public Schools. This money would allow for a variety of educational programs in the school district that are not currently covered by the School Department’s operating budget. Manoogian, a retired educator and former Saugus School Committee member, did some groundwork on the article that Crabtree authored. The fund can be used for the following purposes: 1. To develop and provide enrichment programs outside of the school day, including summer school, evening school, and before and after school programs not currently existing in the school budget 2. To deliver at home tutoring for students who have been identified as needing one-on-one support from a qualified educator 3. To procure and administer norm referenced student assessments to identify individual student deficiencies in mathematics and reading 4. To develop and implement parent/guardian communication and training programs that will help facilitate student Lawrence A. Simeone Jr. Attorney-at-Law ~ Since 1989 ~ * Corporate Litigation * Criminal/Civil * MCAD * Zoning/Land Court * Wetlands Litigation * Workmen’s Compensation * Landlord/Tenant Litigation * Real Estate Law * Construction Litigation * Tax Lien * Personal Injury * Bankruptcy * Wrongful Death * Zoning/Permitting Litigation 300 Broadway, Suite 1, Revere * 781-286-1560 lsimeonejr@simeonelaw.net learning and success 5. To supplement existing ESL / ELL learners, including but not limited to, materials and properly credentialed staff to support these learners 6. To ensure access to technology for students who have been identified as not having such at home 7. To develop and implement extended day programs for students as needed 8. To develop any program deemed appropriate and proven effective with the goal of bringing about student academic and social recovery from two years of remote learning In order for the Saugus Public Schools to access these funds, the Superintendent and School Committee must submit a detailed plan to the Saugus Finance Committee, who will determine that such plans are supplementing current educational programming and not supplanting it. During Monday ’s Town Meeting session, Town Meeting voted unanimously in support of: Article 17: $250,000 for enA MISSED OPPORTUNITY: Precinct 10 Town Meeting Member Peter Manoogian said more Saugus students should be benefiting from a $3 million fund to help kids recover from the social and academic setbacks of remote learning. (Saugus Advocate photo by Mark E. Vogler) richment programming at the Belmonte STEAM Academy. This includes afterschool programing, tutoring and summer and other enrichment activities for all students in grades 2 through 5. Article 18: $250,000 for enrichment programming at the Saugus Middle School. This is open to students in grades 6 through 8. Article 19: $100,000 for enrichment programing at the Saugus High School. This is open to students in grades 9 to 12. Article 20: $75,000 for enrichment programming at the Veterans Early Learning Center. This is available to all students in grades k to 1. Registration open for Mystic River Rugby Youth Rugby Summer Rugby Program M ystic River Rugby Youth Rugby located at Pine Banks Park, (Malden / Melrose) is starting its Summer Rugby Program beginning June 16th every Mondays & Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm for the Flag rugby (Mini Gulls, 3rd/4th, 5th/6th) Middle School Tackle (7th/8th). Starting on June 17th every Tuesdays & Thursdays from 6:30 pm -8:30pm for the High School Boys and Girls Training. All trainings are held at Pine Banks Park, at the rugby pitch next to the dog park. Register for 2025 Mystic River Youth Rugby using the following link: https://go.teamsnap. com/forms/478713 We are thrilled to welcome back all returning players as well as new Mystics to the Gull’s Nest for a fantastic year ahead. Any questions please feel free to reach out to Mike Rudzinsky Tel 617-240-1585 or email Michael.Rudzinsky@gmail.com
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