Revere public meetings in 2021

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A. The session will include direct negotiations and strategy discussions, both closed to the public.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93A negotiations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93. The closed session will cover bargaining and strategy discussions. No public action is expected.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several operational items, including recommendations for security cameras, the Beachmont boiler, a medical data issue, and a proposed shutdown of social media. They will also consider a new substitute teacher pay rate and the Harvard Residency Program. The agenda includes a consent calendar with warrants and personnel items for approval.

• Recommendations for security cameras
• Beachmont boiler discussion
• Proposed new substitute teacher rate
• Harvard Residency Program
• Warrants totaling over $500,000 for approval

The Committee of the Whole discussed and supported several proposals to be voted on at the regular meeting, including adding security cameras at multiple schools, blocking social media on school-issued devices, limiting game attendance to two parents per athlete, and increasing substitute pay rates. The committee also discussed a medical data breach involving seven students' immunization records and a sole-source boiler bid.

• Supported security camera additions at multiple schools (~$70,000 from Carry-Forward funds)
• Supported blocking social media on school-issued devices
• Supported limiting athletic event attendance to 2 parents/caregivers per athlete
• Supported increasing substitute pay rates starting Jan 1, 2022
• Approved November minutes
• Approved warrants (with questions on School Specialty, BCM Controls, Aramark)
• Agreed to revisit hiring of three directors when all members present

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet to vote on several motions, including approving payments for the new high school project and security camera upgrades. They will also hear reports on the high school project, action civics, and English learner programs. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.

• Vote on sole source Lochinvar equipment for Beachmont Boiler repair
• Vote to repair/replace broken security cameras and add cameras in multiple schools
• Vote to approve Lincoln windows
• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Votes to encumber and pay invoices for Leftfield LLC and Perkins Eastman Architects totaling over $123,000

The Revere School Committee approved the Lincoln School windows project with an estimated total grant cost of $3,639,790, and also approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals. The committee voted to approve several invoices for professional services related to the new high school project, and approved new pay rates for substitute teachers. A motion to allow no spectators at athletic games was not passed, but a subsequent motion to limit spectators to two per athlete was approved.

• Approved Lincoln School windows project, estimated total grant cost $3,639,790 (6-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals (6-0)
• Approved new substitute teacher pay rates: $104/day no degree, $117/day bachelor's, $130/day certified (6-0)
• Approved limiting athletic game spectators to two per athlete, parent or caregiver (6-0)
• Denied motion to allow no spectators at athletic games (1-5)
• Approved blocking all social media sites on school-issued devices (6-0)
• Approved $21,000 payment to Leftfield LLC for October 2021 services (6-0)
• Approved $38,692.50 payment to Perkins Eastman for October 2021 services (6-0)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review project updates and options for the new high school, including a draft presentation for the City Council and School Committee. The committee will vote on meeting minutes and November invoices from Leftfield and Perkins Eastman. The agenda includes a detailed comparison of construction options, with estimated total project costs up to $409 million.

• Vote to approve November invoices for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman
• Option 1C.B: all-new construction at existing site, estimated total cost $409,009,202, with $245,959,706 cost to Revere after MSBA grant
• Option 1A.B: existing field house renovation plus new construction at existing site
• Option 2A.B: all-new construction at Wonderland site
• Draft presentation to City Council and School Committee on feasibility study options

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the December 2, 2021 meeting minutes and November invoices from Leftfield LLC ($35,300) and Perkins Eastman ($28,140) for processing. The committee received a project update on the four preferred design options, including budgets and reimbursement caps, and discussed the Wonderland site design and the potential to keep the existing field house as a study. No final site selection was made; the committee is scheduled to vote on a preferred option on January 13, 2022.

• Approved December 2, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield LLC November invoice for $35,300 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman November invoice for $28,140 (unanimous)
• Kept field house renovation as a study option for presentation
• Scheduled January 13, 2022 vote on preferred site option

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals. The session will include conducting negotiations and discussing strategy. No public action is expected.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Strategy discussion regarding paraprofessional contract

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Safety and Security Sub-Committee will meet via Zoom to review the October fire drills, consider recommendations for additional school cameras, and receive an update on increased safety strategies for all schools. The agenda is focused on these three safety-related items.

• Recap of October fire drills
• Recommendations for additional school cameras
• Update on increased safety strategies for all schools

The Safety and Security Sub-Committee voted to add a request for additional security cameras and a new server to the December 21 School Committee meeting agenda. The project would be funded with $150,000 from the ESSER III grant, with replacement costs estimated at $90,000, leaving $60,000 for expansion. The subcommittee also discussed fire drill performance, safety training, and internet safety initiatives.

• Voted to add camera request to Dec. 21 School Committee agenda (3-0)
• Discussed adding cameras at RHS (14-16), Hill (5), Garfield (7), Beachmont (8), Lincoln (8)
• Noted $150,000 ESSER III grant for cameras, with $90,000 for replacements
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will consider an ordinance amending metered water rates to treat owner-occupied residential buildings of up to four units as residential rather than commercial. The council will also review a zoning request to expand a nonconforming apartment building at 465 Revere Beach Boulevard from 5 to 14 units, and hear reports from sub-committees. Several motions and communications are on the agenda, including appointments and a land donation.

• Ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied residential buildings up to 4 units
• Special permit request to add 9 units to existing 5-unit apartment at 465 Revere Beach Boulevard
• Re-appointment of Pasquale Defeo as Constable
• Motion to create Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Sub-Committee
• Motion to ban sale of nips in Revere

The City Council unanimously approved a special permit for 465 Revere Beach Boulevard Realty Trust to modify an existing nonconforming five-unit apartment structure into an 11-unit building with 17 off-street parking spaces at 465 Revere Beach Boulevard. The Council also confirmed Pasquale Defeo as a Constable and placed on file an ordinance amending metered water rates for further discussion next year. Several motions were placed on file, including requests for a tiered water fee system, an owner-occupied residential tax exemption, and a ban on the sale of nips.

• Approved special permit for 11-unit apartment building at 465 Revere Beach Blvd (unanimous)
• Confirmed Pasquale Defeo as Constable (unanimous)
• Placed on file ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied buildings up to 4 units
• Placed on file motion for tiered water fee system similar to Malden
• Placed on file motion for owner-occupied residential tax exemption
• Placed on file motion to ban sale of nips
• Placed on file motion to create Inclusionary Zoning and Affordable Housing Sub-Committee
• Ordered motion for School Building Committee to submit survey/polling material on new high school site (voice vote)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on December 6, 2021, via Zoom. The sole agenda item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, with no intent to return to open session. This is a procedural meeting focused on labor negotiations.

• Motion and vote to meet in executive session for collective bargaining strategy
• Executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose (3)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings and vote on several items, including re-purposing the McKinley School bond for DPW and Fire Station projects, special permits for a new funeral home and parking lot, expanding a nonconforming apartment building, and reconstructing a fire-damaged three-family home. They will also consider an ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied residential buildings with up to four units, and a parity salary ordinance for non-union employees.

• Public hearing on re-purposing McKinley School Bond Authorization for DPW and Fire Station projects
• Special permit for new funeral home at 9 Mountain Avenue and parking lot at 100 School Street
• Special permit to expand 465 Revere Beach Boulevard from 5 to 14 units with 17 parking spaces
• Special permit to reconstruct fire-damaged three-family structure at 23 Hyde Street
• Ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied residential buildings up to four units

The City Council unanimously approved a loan order to repurpose a $2.5 million bond authorization, originally for the McKinley School, to cover additional costs for the new Department of Public Works Building and the Alden Mills Point of Pines Fire Station projects. The Council also unanimously approved a special permit for Marie Telfort to reconstruct a fire-damaged three-family home at 23 Hyde Street, subject to conditions. The Council unanimously passed a parity salary ordinance for non-union employees and approved several appointments, including Paul J. Fahey as Election Commissioner and Louis Cavagnaro as Building Commissioner. A motion to support a letter against vertical expansion of the Wheelabrator landfill in Saugus passed 8-1, with Council President Zambuto voting no.

• Approved unanimously a loan order repurposing $2.5 million from the McKinley School bond authorization for the DPW Building and Alden Mills Point of Pines Fire Station projects.
• Approved unanimously a special permit for Marie Telfort to reconstruct a three-family structure at 23 Hyde Street, subject to Site Plan Review conditions.
• Approved unanimously a parity salary ordinance providing non-union employees the same percentage increases as union employees for FY2022-2024.
• Approved unanimously the appointment of Paul J. Fahey as Election Commissioner.
• Approved unanimously the appointment of Robert Brown to the Commission on Disabilities.
• Approved unanimously granting Special Municipal Employee status for the ADA Coordinator/Chair of the Commission on Disabilities.
• Approved unanimously the appointment of Louis Cavagnaro as Building Commissioner.
• Approved 8-1 a motion supporting a letter against vertical expansion of the Wheelabrator Saugus landfill; Council President Zambuto voted no.

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss project options for the new high school, including a comparison of building on the existing Erricola Park site versus the Wonderland site. The committee will also vote on meeting minutes and November invoices, and receive a general project and schedule update. The agenda includes public comment and other business.

• Vote to approve November 18, 2021 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve November invoices for processing
• Review of consolidated options comparison: Option 1C.B (Erricola Park existing site) vs. Option 2A.B (Wonderland site)
• Draft schedules for both options, with MSBA Board dates of 5/4/22 and 10/26/22
• Feasibility study tasks include completing Wonderland appraisal, traffic study, and budget updates

The Revere High School Building Committee met and approved the minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting. November invoices were postponed to a future meeting. The committee received a detailed project update from Perkins Eastman and Warner Larson, including design options for the Erricola Park and Wonderland sites, gymnasium studies, and construction schedules. No final decision was made on the project options.

• Approved the minutes from the November 18, 2021 meeting.
• Postponed approval of November invoices to a future meeting.
• Discussed design options for the new high school, including keeping the existing fieldhouse at Erricola Park and a track overlay in the new gym.
• Reviewed the updated site plan for Option 1C.B (Erricola Park) and Option 2A.B (Wonderland).
• Discussed the possibility of an indoor running track and permanent bleachers in the gym.
• Considered using a triangle field across from the baseball field for green space, but noted it is Article 97 parkland.
• Scheduled a public forum for January 12, 2022.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:43 PM.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including the FY2022 tax rate, a parity salary ordinance, and zoning amendments. They will also consider special permits for a new funeral home, a T-Mobile wireless facility, and a parking lot, as well as a proposal to add nine units to an existing apartment building. The meeting includes reports on the proposed ward and precinct map and other communications.

• Hearing on Parity Salary Ordinance (21-383)
• Hearing on FY2022 tax rate and Minimum Residential Factor (21-384)
• Special permit for 14-unit apartment at 465 Revere Beach Boulevard (21-402)
• Special permit for new funeral home at 9 Mountain Avenue (21-351)
• Zoning amendment for automotive/truck rental use in HB District (21-332)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and potentially select a preferred site option for the new high school. The agenda includes votes on meeting minutes and October invoices, but the main item is a project update with a possible motion to choose a preferred option on the existing site. The committee will also hear public comment.

• Vote to approve October invoices for processing
• Potential motion to select preferred option on existing site
• Options include Erricola Park (existing/expanded), Wonderland, and base repair
• Option 1D at Wonderland involves land acquisition of 15 lots, $7M assessed value
• Flood zone and Article 97 land considerations noted for several options

The committee voted to remove site options 1C.A and 1C.D from consideration, keeping only 1C.B (Erricola Park existing) and the Wonderland site for further study. The motion was made by Patrick Keefe and seconded by Susan Gravellese, passing with 10 in favor, 1 opposed (Michael Piccardi), and 2 absent. The committee also approved the October 21 and November 4 meeting minutes, and approved invoices for Leftfield LLC ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($38,692.50) for October services.

• Approved removing site options 1C.A and 1C.D, keeping only 1C.B and Wonderland for further study (motion by Keefe, second by Gravellese; 10-1-2).
• Approved meeting minutes from October 21, 2021 (revote) and November 4, 2021.
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice for $21,000 (October 2021 services).
• Approved Perkins Eastman invoice for $38,692.50 (October 2021 services).
• Adjourned meeting at 6:21pm.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the new grading system and information on GPAs after online remedial courses. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine items such as minutes, warrants, enrollment updates, and personnel changes. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2021, at 5:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room and via Zoom.

• Discussion on the new grading system
• Information on GPAs after online remedial courses
• Approval of warrants totaling over $100,000, including $17,806.73 for legal services
• Approval of new hires and retirements/resignations/terminations
• Enrollment update

The Revere School Committee met on November 16, 2021, and discussed the implementation of a new mastery-based grading system for middle and high schools, addressing concerns about its impact on GPAs, college admissions, and scholarships. The Committee also discussed the allocation of $11,075,504.79 in carry-forward funds from FY21 into FY22, which was presented by the CFO for approval. Updates were provided on the accelerated repair programs at Beachmont and Lincoln Schools, and the Committee discussed a request from a private school to open in Revere.

• Approved minutes from October meeting
• Discussed allocation of $11,075,504.79 in carry-forward funds from FY21 into FY22
• Discussed new mastery-based grading system and its impact on GPA and college admissions
• Discussed GPAs after online remedial courses
• Received update on Beachmont School boiler replacement project
• Received update on Lincoln School doors and windows project, estimated at just under $3 million
• Discussed request from a private school to open in Revere
• Voted to adjourn meeting at 5:55 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold its regular meeting on November 16, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School and via Zoom. The agenda includes reports from the superintendent on restorative practices at Garfield Middle School, food service updates, and enrollment data, as well as votes on consent calendar items, sub-committee reports, and several motions to encumber and pay invoices for professional services. Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with speakers allotted 2-3 minutes each.

• Motion to add bike racks to all schools
• Encumber and pay $70,350 for Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, August 2021 invoice
• Encumber and pay $21,000 for Leftfield LLC, September 2021 invoice
• Encumber and pay $42,210 for Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, September 2021 invoice
• Report on GMS Restorative Practices and Food Service Update

The Revere School Committee approved the carry-forward of $11,075,504.79 from FY21/FY22 and additional expenditures, including $465,000 in allocations for various items. It also approved and funded a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Teachers Association, which includes salary increases and other provisions. Several other motions were approved, including adding bike racks to all schools and paying invoices for architectural and project management services.

• Approved carry-forward of $11,075,504.79 and additional expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved and funded Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Teachers Association (5-0, two recused)
• Approved addition of bike racks to all schools (unanimous)
• Encumbered $70,350 for Perkins Eastman Architects August 2021 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $70,350 for Perkins Eastman Architects August 2021 invoice (unanimous)
• Encumbered $21,000 for Leftfield LLC September 2021 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $21,000 for Leftfield LLC September 2021 invoice (unanimous)
• Encumbered $42,210 for Perkins Eastman Architects September 2021 invoice (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on a T-Mobile wireless facility at 385 Broadway, a commercial parking lot at 44 Railroad Street, and a special permit for a new 37,500 sq ft public works building at 321A Charger Street. They will also consider ordinances on sustainable food ware, non-domesticated animals, and several motions including autonomous vehicle fees and a slow streets pilot program.

• T-Mobile seeks permit for 9 roof-mounted antennas at 385 Broadway
• Wellness Connection and Gunnar Holding seek to revise site plan for commercial parking lot at 44 Railroad Street
• Special permit request for 37,500 sq ft public works building at 321A Charger Street
• Ordinance on sustainable food ware and packaging
• Motion to study autonomous vehicle excise tax and $5 use fee plus $1 per mile

The Revere City Council voted unanimously to adopt an ordinance establishing regulations for sustainable food ware and packaging, which prohibits food establishments from using polystyrene, polyvinyl chloride, or polyethylene terephthalate food service ware and requires the use of biodegradable, compostable, reusable, or recyclable alternatives. The ordinance takes effect July 1, 2022. The Council also approved a motion requesting the State Auditor to investigate the US Census data in Ward 2, and approved the discontinuance of a portion of Italia Avenue and a special permit for a new public works building.

• Adopted Sustainable Food Ware and Packaging Ordinance (unanimous)
• Ordered State Auditor investigation of Ward 2 census data (10-0, Giannino recused)
• Approved discontinuance of portion of Italia Avenue (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for new DPW building at 321A Charger Street (unanimous)
• Adopted ordinance allowing chickens per Urban Agriculture Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $104,072.27 for Revere TV quarterly invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $55,000 transfer for Gibson Park MVP grant (unanimous)
• Approved slow streets pilot program motion (voice vote)

School Committee - Ways and Means Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee will discuss strategy for allocating available carry-forward funds, followed by a Committee of the Whole meeting that includes an executive session on collective bargaining and a vote on a successor collective bargaining agreement with the Revere Teachers Association. The agenda also includes a detailed breakdown of proposed carry-forward allocations and an analysis of transportation costs showing a projected deficit.

• Discussion on allocation of $11,075,505 carry-forward funds from FY21 into FY22
• Proposed $7,000,000 allocation for classroom teachers across multiple schools
• Proposed $3,500,000 ESSER funding cliff reserve
• Transportation costs analysis shows $1,239,281 projected deficit for FY22
• Vote on successor collective bargaining agreement with Revere Teachers Association

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee voted unanimously to accept the needs for the Carry-Forward expenditures, which include $7 million for classroom teachers, $3.5 million in reserve, and $575,505 for various items such as EL teachers, cameras, and PIC renovations. The subcommittee also discussed a $1.2 million transportation deficit, with plans to use prior-year liquidations and ESSER II funds to cover it. No final decisions were made on the transportation deficit or the proposed director positions.

• Approved Carry-Forward expenditure needs (3-0)
• Discussed $1.2M transportation deficit, no action taken
• Held discussion on adding three director positions, no vote
• Noted CBA signing scheduled for Nov 16, 2021

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Library Board of Trustees approved a $1,000 scholarship for Revere High School students, as requested by the school. The board also approved the minutes from the October 6 meeting and discussed various building and staffing issues, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved $1,000 scholarship for RHS (Mark/Paul)
• Approved minutes of October 6, 2021 meeting (Frank/Mark)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding public hearings on several ordinances and a $2,589,359 loan for replacing the Beachmont School boiler, plus a zoning map change for properties on Revere Street. They will also discuss motions on affordable housing, a homeless shelter, and other feasibility studies. The meeting includes sub-committee reports and routine approvals.

• Public hearing on $2,589,359 loan order for Beachmont School boiler replacement
• Zoning map amendment for 128 Revere Street parcels from Residential B to General Business
• Ordinance to require 15% affordable units in new housing developments of 100+ units
• Motion to explore using ARPA funds for a homeless shelter
• Appointment of Jan Dumas to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

The Revere City Council approved a $2,589,359 loan order to replace the water boiler at the Beachmont Veterans Memorial School, with the city potentially eligible for a state grant covering up to 76% of costs. The council also unanimously approved a special act to restore retirement service credit for 65 firefighters, and approved a Planned Unit Development to convert an office building at 333 Lee Burbank Highway into 12 apartment units. Several other items were referred to committees or placed on file, including a proposed ban on nips sales, which was referred to Ways & Means.

• Approved $2,589,359 loan order for Beachmont School boiler replacement (unanimous)
• Approved special act restoring reserve time credit for 65 firefighters (10-0, Giannino recused)
• Approved PUD to convert 333 Lee Burbank Highway office to 12 apartments (unanimous)
• Approved early voting schedule for Dec. 14 special state primary (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments: Jan Dumas to Affordable Housing Trust Fund, John Dove, Mark Ferrante, Frank Schettino, Nancy Sponpinato to Library Board, Feeney Brothers as Licensed Drain Layer (all unanimous)
• Referred metered rates ordinance amendment to Ways & Means
• Referred non-domesticated animals ordinance to Zoning
• Referred sustainable food ware ordinance to Legislative Affairs

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review project and schedule updates, including a comparison of potential sites for the new high school. The options include building at Erricola Park (with or without expansion) or at Wonderland, each with different trade-offs. The committee will also discuss the possibility of using eminent domain to acquire properties for the Erricola Park-Expanded option, and will take public comment.

• Comparison of three site options: Erricola Park-Existing, Erricola Park-Expanded, and Wonderland
• Eminent domain summary for Option 1D: 15 lots, 5.5 acres, $7M assessed value, $8.3M assumed value
• Discussion of appraisal quotes for properties in the eminent domain option
• Development of outreach plan to impacted property owners
• Traffic study and parking considerations for the new school

The committee reviewed updated design options for the new Revere High School, including the Wonderland site and two Erricola Park variants, with no votes taken on site selection. They approved the minutes from the October 21, 2021 meeting. Public comment raised concerns about eminent domain and construction impacts.

• Approved minutes from October 21, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Reviewed Wonderland site option 2A.B with added parking and pedestrian walkways
• Reviewed Erricola Park Existing option 1C.A with bus drop-off moved to True Street
• Reviewed Erricola Park Expanded option 1D, which would require taking 15 lots via eminent domain
• Discussed plan study 1C.B, a no-eminent-domain option with culvert relocation
• Adjourned meeting at 6:44pm (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for October 28, 2021, at 4:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School. The agenda is limited to this executive session action.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with the paraprofessionals union

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The closed session will cover bargaining and strategy discussions. No public action is scheduled.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding teacher contract negotiations

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss six potential project options for the new high school, including sites at Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Housing Authority land. The committee will vote on meeting minutes and invoices, and receive project and schedule updates. The options vary in size, parking, and features, with trade-offs involving flood zones, land acquisition, and housing relocation.

• Vote to approve October 7, 2021 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve September invoices for processing
• Review of six project options: 1C.A, 1C.B, 1D, 2A.B, 3B.A, 3B.B
• Options include sites at Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Housing Authority land
• All options are in flood zone AE-11, requiring building elevation

The Revere High School Building Committee voted to approve meeting minutes and September invoices for Leftfield ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($42,210). The RHA voted to prevent the new high school from being built on its land, eliminating that site and narrowing options to three. The committee discussed the feasibility of the Wonderland site, including land acquisition costs, traffic studies, and flood risks, and heard public opposition to eminent domain at Erricola Park.

• Approved October 7, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September invoices: Leftfield $21,000, Perkins Eastman $42,210 (unanimous)
• RHA site eliminated after RHA vote to prevent project access
• Committee narrowed site options to three: Erricola Park, Wonderland, and current site

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss several operational and policy items. The agenda includes a consent calendar with routine approvals, as well as specific discussions on the Hill School building project, the Beachmont boiler replacement, COVID and vaccines, and safety and vandalism at the middle and high schools.

• Hill School Building Committee requests and invoices
• Beachmont Boiler Replacement Project
• COVID and vaccines discussion
• Safety and vandalism at middle and high school
• Consent calendar includes warrants and financial reports

The Revere School Committee voted to recommend to the Mayor that the no-cost contract with Hill International be extended through January 2022 to close out the Staff Sgt. JJ Hill School Building project with the MSBA. The committee also discussed school safety, COVID-19 vaccination rates, and facility updates, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Recommended extending Hill International contract through January 2022 (6-0, Gravellese absent)
• Approved minutes from September meeting
• Approved warrants and financial reports as presented
• Approved personnel items including new hires and resignations

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee voted to join a hockey co-op with Malden and Everett, with Everett as the host school, after Matignon left and participation declined. The committee also approved several financial items, including a $33,327.50 final invoice for project management services on the JJ Hill School and the Beachmont Boiler Project funding. Additionally, they approved a capital reserve fund for Shore Educational Collaborative and accepted MASC resolutions as a slate.

• Approved joining hockey co-op with Malden and Everett, Everett as host (unanimous)
• Approved $33,327.50 final invoice for Hill International on JJ Hill School (unanimous)
• Approved accelerated repair project funding for Beachmont Boiler Project (unanimous)
• Approved capital reserve fund up to $3,542,750 for Shore Educational Collaborative (unanimous)
• Accepted MASC resolutions as a slate to pass at delegate assembly (5-0, 2 absent)
• Nominated Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as delegate for School Committee Superintendent Conference (5-0, 2 absent)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for October 12, 2021, at 5:00 PM.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the feasibility study schedule, follow up on the Revere Housing Authority site option, vote on the Wonderland appraisal, and potentially remove options for the new high school. The committee will also plan outreach to the School Committee, City Council, and community forums.

• Vote to approve September 23, 2021 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve invoices for September
• Wonderland appraisal approval motion and finance discussion
• Possible motions to remove options for the new high school site
• Revere Housing Authority site option follow-up, including potential housing redevelopment consulting

The Revere High School Building Committee approved a $14,300 appraisal for the Wonderland site and voted to eliminate two site options (Wonderland 2A.B and Erricola Park 1C.B) while continuing to study a revised Wonderland plan. The committee also deferred invoice approvals to the next meeting and scheduled community outreach for December and January.

• Approved $14,300 Wonderland appraisal via Leftfield Contract Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Eliminated Wonderland 2A.B and Erricola Park 1C.B options; continue studying Wonderland 2A.B Revised (unanimous)
• Deferred invoice approvals to next meeting
• Approved September 23, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met and unanimously accepted the treasurer's report, confirming payment of the 2020 RHS scholarship. The board also accepted the old/new business report, which included updates on upcoming events, security camera installation, and a change to curbside pickup requiring appointments. No formal votes were taken on policy changes or contracts.

• Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Accepted old/new business report (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is meeting to discuss a proposed ordinance and fee schedule for autonomous vehicles, several appointments to city boards, and multiple motions on local infrastructure issues. The agenda also includes loan orders for water mains, road repairs, a backhoe, and land acquisition, though these were approved at the prior meeting and are included as minutes.

• Motion to draft ordinance for autonomous vehicle excise tax, $5 use fee, and $1 per mile fee
• Appointments to Board of Health, Human Rights Commission, Affordable Housing Trust, and Library Board
• Motion to install crosswalk light at 265 Beach Street (Vazza Funeral Home)
• Motion to clean graffiti on bridge over train tracks on Winthrop Avenue at Route 16
• Loan orders approved: $3M water mains, $5M roads, $175K backhoe, $1.725M Thayer Ave land

The City Council approved a home rule petition to transfer state-owned land on Revere Beach Parkway to the city for municipal purposes, including construction of a new Point of Pines Fire Station and a public information kiosk at Wonderland Station. The council also confirmed Dr. Drew Bunker to the Board of Health, defeated a motion to increase the number of motions allowed per meeting, and ordered two loan orders to public hearings for water infrastructure projects.

• Approved home rule petition for Revere Beach Parkway land transfer (8-0)
• Confirmed Dr. Drew Bunker to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to allow 10 motions per meeting (1-8)
• Ordered $1.3M MWRA lead service line replacement loan to public hearing
• Ordered $300K MWRA infiltration/inflow removal design loan to public hearing
• Ordered no parking meters on Revere Beach (8-0)
• Placed Nathalie Pardo's Human Rights Commission appointment on file
• Awarded commendations to Patriettes and Bears softball teams

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom on September 30, 2021, at 5:00 PM. The sole agenda item is a motion and vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or YouTube before the executive session.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Discussion of negotiation strategy for reopening schools and school events
• Meeting held via Zoom; public access available

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93. The closed session will cover both the bargaining session itself and strategy discussions. No other business is on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93 negotiations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several loan orders totaling about $10 million for water main work, road repairs, a DPW backhoe, and the eminent domain taking of 29 Thayer Avenue for open space. The Council will also discuss a proposed ordinance change to allow car rental businesses in a certain district, and will enter executive session to discuss potential litigation over the proposed use of the Quality Inn as a homeless center. Several motions and commendations are also on the agenda.

• Loan order: $3,000,000 for water main construction and repair
• Loan order: $5,000,000 for road construction and repair
• Loan order: $175,000 for a DPW backhoe
• Loan order: $1,725,000 to acquire 29 Thayer Avenue by eminent domain for open space
• Public hearing on ordinance to allow automotive/truck rental by special permit in HB District

The Revere City Council approved four loan orders totaling $9.9 million for capital improvements: $3 million for water main work, $5 million for road repairs, $175,000 for a DPW backhoe, and $1.725 million to acquire 29 Thayer Avenue by eminent domain for open space. The council also voted unanimously to oppose the Boston Public Health Commission's proposal to use the Quality Inn as a homeless transitional center and approved the warrant for the November 2 local election. Two zoning petitions were referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee.

• Approved $3,000,000 water main bond (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000,000 road bond (unanimous)
• Approved $175,000 DPW backhoe bond (unanimous)
• Approved $1,725,000 land acquisition bond for 29 Thayer Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for November 2, 2021 local election (voice vote)
• Opposed Quality Inn homeless transitional center proposal (voice vote)
• Referred Italia Avenue discontinuance petition to Zoning (unanimous)
• Referred Enterprise Rent-A-Car zoning amendment to Zoning (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to vote on approving the September 9 meeting minutes and an invoice from Perkins Eastman for August, and to discuss project updates including current schemes, a recap of the RHA board meeting, Wonderland development area studies, the PSR schedule, and community partnering efforts. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Vote to approve Perkins Eastman invoice for August
• General project and schedule update
• Wonderland Development Area Studies
• PSR schedule
• Community partnering efforts

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the September 9, 2021 meeting minutes and an August invoice from Perkins Eastman for $70,350. The committee also reviewed updated design options for the new high school, including Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Revere Housing Authority sites, and discussed the timeline for selecting a preferred site by November 18, 2021. No final site decision was made.

• Approved September 9, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August invoice from Perkins Eastman for $70,350 (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2021, at 4:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School. The agenda is limited to this executive session item.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with the same union

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and potentially approve a consent calendar that includes minutes, warrants (bills for payment), personnel items, and an enrollment update. The agenda also includes a discussion of staff sick time accrual reports and plans for launching a new website. The meeting is largely procedural, with the most substantive items being the approval of a large list of vendor payments and the website launch discussion.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $200,000, including $32,501.20 for legal services to Valerio Dominello, $36,631.75 for Apex Learning instructional services, and $36,000 for Google subscription via Retrofit Inc.
• Discussion of staff sick time accrual reports.
• Discussion of website launch plans.
• Consent calendar includes new hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations.
• Enrollment update attached to the agenda.

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole on September 21, 2021. The committee reviewed and discussed the consent calendar, including warrants, an enrollment update, and personnel items. Dr. Kelly reported a discrepancy in the teacher sick time accrual system, with an audit underway. The committee also discussed the new district website launch and plans for a scavenger hunt on October 15, 2021. The meeting adjourned at 5:23 PM.

• Approved minutes from August
• Discussed warrants, including questions on various vendors
• Received enrollment update showing Paul Revere with large class sizes
• Discussed personnel items, including a corrected typo on a leave of absence
• Informed of sick time accrual discrepancy and ongoing audit
• Discussed new website launch and upcoming scavenger hunt
• Adjourned meeting at 5:23 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is meeting to discuss transportation and COVID-19 updates, including bus route changes and testing programs, and to vote on a consent calendar. The main action items are motions to encumber and pay four invoices totaling $265,410 for professional services related to the Revere High School project. These include payments to Perkins Eastman Architects, Leftfield, LLC, and consultants.

• Encumber and pay $138,990 to Perkins Eastman Architects for April 2021 services, including $6,500 to Universal Environmental Consultants and $34,000 to Scan2Plan
• Encumber and pay $84,420 to Perkins Eastman Architects for July 2021 services
• Encumber and pay $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC for July 2021 services
• Encumber and pay $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC for August 2021 services
• Transportation update: bus fleet reduced from 31 to 25, with temporary changes and National Guard drivers

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to encumber and pay four invoices totaling $265,410 for professional services related to the Revere High School building project. The payments cover April and July 2021 services from Perkins Eastman Architects DPC, and July and August 2021 services from Leftfield, LLC. The committee also accepted the consent calendar and received updates on transportation, COVID-19 protocols, and the ESSER III grant survey.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Encumbered $138,990 for Perkins Eastman April 2021 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $138,990 to Perkins Eastman (7-0)
• Encumbered $84,420 for Perkins Eastman July 2021 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $84,420 to Perkins Eastman (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,000 for Leftfield July 2021 invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment of $21,000 to Leftfield (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,000 for Leftfield August 2021 invoice (7-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2021, at 3:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School. The agenda is limited to this single purpose.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93A negotiations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93 and to discuss bargaining strategy. The agenda contains only this procedural item; no substantive decisions or public discussion are listed.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93 negotiations

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding public hearings and zoning sub-committee reviews on amendments to the Suffolk Downs Overlay District master plan and zoning ordinance, plus a request to expand a nonconforming apartment building at 565-567 Beach Street. The agenda also includes several motions on local issues such as fire safety, parking, and school air conditioning.

• Amendment to Suffolk Downs Overlay District master plan PUD special permit (21-248)
• Amendment to Title 17 zoning ordinance for Suffolk Downs Overlay District (21-247)
• Modify and expand nonconforming 8-unit apartment to confirm 10 units at 565-567 Beach Street (21-249)
• Motion to request state building code change for fire-rated cement siding on close residential structures (21-296)
• Motion to investigate counterfeit visitor parking passes and redesign them (21-300)

The Revere City Council unanimously approved a zoning amendment to the Suffolk Downs Overlay District and an amendment to the master plan PUD special permit, both requested by the McClellan Highway Development Company (HYM Investment Group). The Council also unanimously granted a special permit to Mikeith, LLC to modify and expand a nonconforming apartment structure at 565-567 Beach Street, confirming ten units. Additionally, the Council approved the appointment of Anayochukwu Osueke to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund and referred the appointment of Dr. Drew Bunker to the Board of Health back to the Appointments Sub-Committee.

• Approved Suffolk Downs Overlay District zoning amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Suffolk Downs master plan PUD special permit amendment (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 10-unit apartment at 565-567 Beach Street (unanimous)
• Confirmed Anayochukwu Osueke to Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Referred Dr. Drew Bunker's Board of Health appointment back to sub-committee
• Approved pole relocation on Rice Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved underground conduits at 1540 North Shore Road (unanimous)
• Tabled motion to amend Council rules on motion limits (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review updated options for the new high school project. The agenda includes voting on minutes, an options update, public comment, and other business. The options have been refined to six current choices, with some prior options removed.

• Six current options: 1C.A, 1C.B, 1D, 2A.B, 3B.A, 3B.B
• Options include new construction at Erricola Park, Wonderland, and RHA Land
• All current options are 4-story with 650 parking spaces
• Option 3B.B includes new housing and phased site development
• Options note flood zone AE-11, Article 97 land, and housing replacement requirements

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the August 26, 2021 meeting minutes and approved August invoices for Leftfield totaling $21,000.00. The committee reviewed updated site options for the new high school, including new expanded property options at Erricola Park and the RHA site, and discussed the phasing of housing unit relocations for the RHA option. The project schedule was revised, pushing the PSR submission to December 2, 2021, to allow for more research and community engagement.

• Approved the meeting minutes from August 26, 2021.
• Approved August invoices for Leftfield in the amount of $21,000.00.
• Reviewed current site options: Erricola Park (1C.A, 1C.B, 1D), Wonderland (2A.B), and RHA (3B.A, 3B.B).
• Discussed the RHA site unit phasing plan, which would require relocating 280 housing units.
• Noted that the Erricola-1D option would require eminent domain for 34 properties, with an estimated cost of $16-20 million.
• Discussed that the MSBA board meeting date change pushes the PSR submission to December 2, 2021.
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:02pm.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2021, at Revere High School and will be viewable on the committee's YouTube channel.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Strategy discussion for paraprofessional union negotiations

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review project updates, including comments on the Project Development Plan (PDP), and to vote on whether to use Chapter 149 (Design-Bid-Build) or Chapter 149A (CMaR) for construction. They will also recap recent community and housing authority meetings and discuss potential votes on site options for the new high school, which include the existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and the Housing Authority site.

• Vote on Ch.149 (DBB) vs 149a (CMaR) project delivery method
• Review of PDP comments
• Recap of 8/18 RHA meeting and 8/19 Community Meeting
• Options update for new high school at Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Housing Authority sites
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee voted to proceed with the CM-at-Risk procurement method, moving forward with the application process to the State Inspector General's office. The committee also voted to eliminate two site options (1A and 1A.A) and to focus on four-story building options, removing all three-story options from consideration. The minutes from the August 12, 2021 meeting were approved with amendments.

• Approved the August 12, 2021 meeting minutes with amendments to section 7.
• Voted to proceed with CM-at-Risk procurement (motion by Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo, seconded by Susan Gravellese).
• Eliminated Option 1A and 1A.A from consideration (motion by Dianne Kelly, seconded by Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo).
• Eliminated all three-story building options, focusing on four-story designs (amended motion by Dianne Kelly, seconded by Susan Gravellese).
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:03 PM.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Teachers Association regarding the return to school in 2021. The committee will also hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy with the teachers association.

• Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Teachers Association for 2021 return to school
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy, specifically AAA Case No. 01-20-0009-8667 and AAA Case No. 01-20-0009-8655

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss transportation and to vote on entering executive session. The executive session will cover collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association and litigation strategy in two specific arbitration cases.

• Discussion about transportation
• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in AAA Case No. 01-20-0009-8667 and AAA Case No. 01-20-0009-8655

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. The agenda contains only this procedural item.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for negotiations strategy on school reopening

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding public hearings on two major development items: amendments to the Suffolk Downs Overlay District and a master plan PUD for redevelopment, plus a request to expand a nonconforming apartment building at 565-567 Beach Street. The council will also consider a proposed affordable housing ordinance requiring 15% affordable units in new developments of 100+ units, and several motions including a potential eminent domain taking of McMackin Field and a $1.725 million loan for 29 Thayer Avenue.

• Public hearing on Suffolk Downs Overlay District amendment (21-247)
• Public hearing on Suffolk Downs master plan PUD redevelopment (21-248)
• Public hearing to expand nonconforming 8-unit apartment to 10 units at 565-567 Beach Street (21-249)
• Motion to order public hearing on affordable housing ordinance requiring 15% affordable units in 100+ unit developments (21-264)
• Loan order of $1,725,000 for eminent domain taking of 29 Thayer Avenue (21-289)

The Revere City Council unanimously passed an ordinance amending the city's short-term rental regulations, establishing a registration process, fees, and penalties. The council also approved several appointments, including to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission, and referred multiple zoning and housing proposals to subcommittees for further review.

• Approved amended Short-Term Rental Ordinance (unanimous)
• Approved $169,819.96 appropriation for RevereTV (unanimous)
• Approved $54,073.80 transfer to Roadway Capital Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Northern Strand Trail mural (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for Butler Circle mural (unanimous)
• Approved early voting for Sept. 14 and Nov. 2 elections (unanimous)
• Approved appointments of John Shue and Hazem Hamdan (unanimous)
• Referred Suffolk Downs overlay district amendment to Zoning Sub-Committee

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to review the consent calendar, which includes approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, food service financials, enrollment updates, and personnel items. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approval of warrants including $155,250 to Healey Bus Inc for regular transportation
• Approval of financial reports and food service financials
• Personnel items including new hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations
• Enrollment update
• No communications, donations, or field trips listed

The Revere School Committee met on August 17, 2021, and voted to accept the consent calendar, which included approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, food service financials, enrollment updates, and personnel items. The committee discussed enrollment trends, with transfers in exceeding transfers out by about 200 students, and noted that classroom sizes have been reduced due to hiring approved through Student Opportunity Act funding. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned after the consent calendar vote.

• Approved consent calendar including warrants, financial reports, and personnel items (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July meeting
• Approved warrants including payments to vendors such as Healey Bus and Nicole O'Neil for E-rate services
• Approved FY21 final financial report showing $7.35M available balance
• Approved FY21 revolving accounts final report
• Approved FY22 student activity accounts listing

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet to discuss curriculum updates, busing options for the 2021-2022 school year, and a revised school calendar. The committee will also vote on several invoices for project management and feasibility study services totaling $137,920.

• Vote to approve $21,000 payment to Leftfield, LLC for project management services (June 2021)
• Vote to approve $98,420 payment to Perkins Eastman for feasibility study and schematic design (June 2021)
• Vote to approve $14,000 payment to Perkins Eastman for geotechnical consulting services
• Vote to approve $1,800 and $2,700 payments to Peter W. Sleeper Associates for retainer feasibility services
• Discussion of busing options: 32 buses needed at $786,000 if 1-mile threshold for middle/high school, or 25 buses at $174,700 if 1.5-mile middle school and 2-mile high school threshold

The Revere School Committee approved the 2021-2022 COVID-19 policies, including mask requirements, pooled testing, and Test to Stay. They also approved curriculum updates, including the selection of Illustrative Math for elementary grades and the removal of six Dr. Seuss books from libraries. The committee accepted the revised school calendar and approved multiple invoices for the new high school project, including payments to Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Peter W. Sleeper Associates.

• Approved 2021-2022 COVID-19 policies (unanimous)
• Approved removal of six Dr. Seuss books from libraries (unanimous)
• Approved revised 2021-2022 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved student activity accounts (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 payment to Leftfield LLC for OPM services (unanimous)
• Approved $98,420 payment to Perkins Eastman for feasibility study (unanimous)
• Approved $1,800 and $2,700 payments to Peter W. Sleeper Associates (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for August 16, 2021, at 5:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Strategy discussion for collective bargaining with the same union

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss options for the new high school project, including mechanical system choices, construction delivery methods, and potential sites. They will also vote on meeting minutes and June invoices. The committee is considering three HVAC options (natural gas, air-source heat pumps, and geothermal), comparing Design-Bid-Build vs. Construction Manager at Risk, and reviewing various site options including the existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and the Housing Authority site.

• Vote to approve June invoices for LeftField & Perkins Eastman
• Presentation of three HVAC thermal energy options: natural gas/chilled water, air-source heat pumps, and ground-source heat pumps
• Comparison of Chapter 149 (Design-Bid-Build) vs. Chapter 149a (CM at Risk) delivery methods
• Review of project site options: existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Housing Authority sites
• Discussion of underground/structured parking options with estimated spaces for each site

The Revere High School Building Committee met and approved the July 29 meeting minutes and July invoices for Leftfield ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($84,420). The committee reviewed mechanical system options (natural gas, air-source heat pumps, geothermal) and compared Chapter 149 Design-Bid-Build versus Chapter 149A Construction Manager at Risk, with a vote on delivery method scheduled for the next meeting. Project site options were updated, including flipped and four-story variations, with homework to narrow options for an October vote.

• Approved July 29, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July invoices: Leftfield $21,000, Perkins Eastman $84,420 (unanimous)
• No vote on delivery method; CM-R vs DBB vote scheduled for Aug 26, 2021
• No vote on project options; review assigned for next meeting

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A. The closed session will cover both the bargaining session itself and strategy discussions. No public action or decision is expected.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A
• Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with AFSCME 93A

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93. The closed session will cover bargaining and strategy discussions. This is a procedural step to discuss union negotiations privately.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies and Procedures Sub Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss COVID-19 policy issues, the EBCFA face covering policy, and the handbook cover page. The agenda includes a detailed draft emergency policy on COVID-related issues and a superintendent's letter outlining safety protocols for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Review of emergency interim policy on COVID-19 issues, including masking, testing, and distancing
• Discussion of EBCFA face covering policy
• Handbook cover page review
• Superintendent's letter details masking, pooled testing, and vaccination rates for students

The Policy and Procedures Sub-Subcommittee met and made several recommendations to the full Revere School Committee, including rescinding the outdated EBC Supplemental pandemic policy and the Handbook Cover Page, amending the EBCFA Face Coverings policy with an updated MASC version, and accepting the RPS COVID-19 Guidelines for 2021-2022. The subcommittee also recommended approving the Athletics, Elementary, Seacoast, and Middle School handbooks as edited, and the High School handbook with the exception of the hat policy. No final decisions were made; all items are recommendations for the School Committee to act on.

• Recommended rescinding EBC Supplemental pandemic policy to School Committee
• Recommended rescinding Handbook Cover Page to School Committee
• Recommended amending EBCFA Face Coverings policy with updated MASC version
• Recommended accepting RPS COVID-19 Guidelines for 2021-2022
• Recommended approving Athletics, Elementary, Seacoast, and Middle School handbooks as edited
• Recommended approving High School handbook except hat policy

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The session will cover both conducting negotiations and discussing strategy. This is a procedural agenda focused solely on the executive session, with no other public business listed.

• Vote to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Negotiation Committee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A. The committee will also discuss strategy related to these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Discussion of strategy regarding AFSCME 93A

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93 and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for August 2, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93
• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with AFSCME 93
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss potential sites and design options for the new high school, including the existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and the Housing Authority site. They will also vote on meeting minutes and June invoices, and discuss the schedule for community meetings.

• Vote to approve June invoices for LeftField, Perkins Eastman & Sleeper Associates
• Review of PDP submission questions and follow-up
• Discussion of plan options for new high school, including existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and Housing Authority site
• Schedule for community meetings
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee met on July 29, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 15 meeting and June invoices for Leftfield ($21,000), Perkins Eastman ($98,420), and Sleeper Associates ($1,800 and $2,700). The committee reviewed six site options for the new high school, including the existing site, Erricola Park, Wonderland, and the Housing Authority site, with discussion on the feasibility of each. No final site decision was made; the committee scheduled a community meeting for August 19, 2021, to discuss the options further.

• Approved July 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June invoices: Leftfield $21,000, Perkins Eastman $98,420, Sleeper Associates $1,800 and $2,700 (unanimous)
• Scheduled community meeting for August 19, 2021
• Discussed 6 site options for new high school; no decision made
• Option 1A (existing site) noted as not feasible due to culvert; committee carried it as far as possible
• Adjourned at 7:03pm

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Policy and Equity Sub-Committee is meeting jointly to discuss recommendations from the Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee, an equity audit, and student-related policies. The agenda also includes a review of the Revere High School handbook. This is a discussion-focused meeting with no listed votes or decisions.

• Recommendations of the Equity & Inclusion Advisory Committee
• Discussion of Equity Audit
• Policy Series J – Students
• RHS Handbook

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with AFSCME 93A. The closed session will cover bargaining and strategy discussions. No public decisions or details are expected from this meeting.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93A
• Strategy discussion regarding AFSCME 93A negotiations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Negotiation Committee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93. The committee will also discuss strategy related to these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME 93
• Discussion of strategy regarding AFSCME 93

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to consider a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes, warrants (with attached bills), and personnel items such as new hires and resignations. The agenda also includes a separate item on educator resignations, a discussion on agenda structure, and regular meeting agenda items. The meeting is largely procedural, with the main substantive items being the approval of the attached warrants and personnel actions.

• Warrants include $31,500 to EDLIO LLC for contracted services and $8,276.62 to Valerio Dominello for legal services
• Personnel items include new hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations
• Discussion on agenda structure for future meetings
• Refuse disposal of RPS technology equipment
• Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational School Project (NEMT)

The Revere School Committee approved a new agenda structure for its meetings, which includes moving the consent calendar approval and completing old business before new business. The committee also accepted the consent calendar, which included the approval of minutes, warrants, and personnel items, after discussing questions about specific contracts and hires. Educator resignations were deferred to the regular meeting at 6:00 PM.

• Approved new agenda structure (7-0 roll call)
• Accepted consent calendar, including warrants and personnel items
• Approved waiver of reading of Northeast Vocational High School communication
• Approved acceptance of Board of Elections letter for use of school facilities
• Deferred educator resignations to regular meeting
• Discussed scheduling joint Equity and Policy Sub-Committee meeting on July 23, 2021
• Adjourned at 5:31 PM

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hear the District Equity Audit presentation, covering findings and recommendations across six priority areas, and will vote on consent calendar items and payments for project management and design services. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent and subcommittees, including a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Administrators Association.

• Encumber and pay $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Owner Project Management Services (May 2021)
• Encumber and pay $126,630 to Perkins Eastman for Feasibility Study and Schematic Design (May 2021)
• Equity Audit presentation with findings and recommendations
• Revised school calendar and attendance policy discussion
• Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Administrators Association

The Revere School Committee approved a three-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Administrators Association, including cost-of-living raises of 2.5%, 2.5%, and 2% over three years, a $1 hourly rate increase, and other changes. The committee also referred a proposed attendance policy change to the Policy and Procedures Sub-Committee, accepted the revised 2021-2022 school calendar, and approved payments for project management and design services.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Administrators Association (unanimous)
• Referred attendance policy change to Policy and Procedures Sub-Committee (unanimous)
• Accepted revised 2021-2022 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 payment to Leftfield, LLC for project management (unanimous)
• Approved $126,630 payment to Perkins Eastman for design services (unanimous)

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee is holding its 10th meeting virtually. The agenda includes only procedural items: approving minutes from previous meetings and hearing public comment. No new business or decisions are listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 15 through June 7, 2021
• Public comment period
• Virtual meeting via Zoom

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met on July 19, 2021, and its only business was approving minutes from nine earlier meetings (March 15 through June 7, 2021). The motion passed by roll call vote, with all five members present voting in favor. No public comments were made, and the sub-committee's future role is to be decided by the Building Committee.

• Approved meeting minutes from March 15, 2021, March 29, 2021, April 5, 2021, April 12, 2021, April 26, 2021, May 10, 2021, May 17, 2021, May 24, 2021, and June 7, 2021, via roll call vote with all members present voting yes.
• Noted that no public comments were received and that the Building Committee will determine the sub-committee's role moving forward.

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) submission, discuss questions and follow-ups, and plan upcoming processes and events. The agenda includes approving the July 1, 2021 meeting minutes, public comment, and other business. The meeting is part of the ongoing process to select a preferred schematic report option for the new high school.

• Review of PDP submission to MSBA
• Vote to approve July 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Discussion of upcoming processes and events
• Public comment period
• Schedule for PSR submission to MSBA on 10/27/21

The Revere High School Building Committee met on July 15, 2021, and approved the minutes from the July 1, 2021 meeting. The committee discussed the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) schedule, targeting October 27, 2021, for submission to the MSBA, and set a tentative vote on the final option for October 14, 2021. They also assigned Richard Viscay as point person for Sustainability and Carl Svendsen for Mechanical working groups, and noted that the city, not the committee, must handle housing relocation.

• Approved the July 1, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Set October 27, 2021 as the target date to submit the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR) to the MSBA.
• Tentatively scheduled the vote on the PSR final option for October 14, 2021.
• Assigned Richard Viscay as point person for Sustainability working group.
• Assigned Carl Svendsen as point person for Mechanical working group.
• Confirmed the committee cannot use eminent domain on the housing authority; the City of Revere must handle housing relocation.
• Scheduled the next committee meeting for July 29, 2021.

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on amending the short-term rental ordinance and on flammable liquid storage licenses for two properties. The council will also consider ordinances on an affordable housing trust fund and dog park rules, plus several appointments and motions on housing, traffic, and park improvements.

• Public hearing on amending the Short-Term Rental Ordinance (21-211)
• Public hearing on flammable liquid storage license for Revere Hotel Realty, LLC at 405 American Legion Highway (4,455 gallons flammable, 146 gallons combustible) (21-227)
• Public hearing on flammable liquid storage license for 90 Ocean Owner, LLC at 90 Ocean Avenue (1,500 gallons flammable) (21-228)
• Ordinance establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund (21-172)
• Motion to create inclusionary zoning and affordable housing overlay from Route 60 to Revere Beach Boulevard (21-239)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is scheduled for July 12, 2021, at 3:30 PM.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding teacher contract negotiations

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is reviewing a preliminary design program for a major renovation or replacement of the high school, with estimated project costs between $356 million and $376 million. The study evaluates five site options, including renovating the existing school or building new on sites like Erricola Park, Wonderland, or the Revere Housing Authority property. The committee is deciding which options to advance for further study in the Preferred Schematic Report phase.

• Estimated project budget: $356M-$376M
• Design enrollment: 2,450 students
• Options include renovation/addition (1A), new construction at Erricola Park (1C), Wonderland (2A), and Revere Housing Authority site (3A/3B)
• Existing school lacks sprinkler system, has asbestos, and accessibility issues
• Construction procurement via CM-at-Risk (Chapter 149a) under consideration

The Revere High School Building Committee voted unanimously to submit the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on schedule, July 2, 2021. The committee also approved minutes from prior meetings, including June 24, 2021, and older dates for formality. Leftfield noted that a debt exclusion vote will not be necessary because the project can be funded under the city's debt limits, but this needs 100% confirmation in the PSR phase.

• Approved meeting minutes for June 24, 2021, with a minor edit adding that Option 1A is required.
• Approved meeting minutes for May 6, 2020, July 15, 2020, and August 24, 2020, for formality and inclusion in the PDP submission.
• Approved submission of the PDP to the MSBA on schedule (July 2, 2021).
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:08pm.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. The meeting is closed to the public, but can be watched on YouTube.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a) for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will receive the City Auditor's communications on the FY2022 budget and FY2020 audited financial statement, and will vote on approving the FY2022 Revolving Funds budget. The council will also consider several motions, including requests for increased police patrols at Wonderland Market Place, new traffic signage on Sagamore Street, Rice Avenue, and Prospect Avenue, and a discussion with National Grid about sidewalk pole placement. The agenda includes only these items; no public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

• FY2022 budget communication from City Auditor (21-189)
• FY2020 audited financial statement communication (21-220)
• FY2022 Revolving Funds budget approval request (21-221)
• Motion to increase police patrols at Wonderland Market Place (21-219)
• Motions for traffic signs on Sagamore Street, Rice Avenue, and Prospect Avenue (21-222, 21-223, 21-226)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss contract negotiations. The agenda contains only this single item, which is typically discussed in executive session. No other business items are listed.

• Contract negotiations

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is reviewing a final scorecard of potential sites for the new high school, rating options on educational, cost, schedule, and community criteria. Options highlighted in green were voted to advance to the preferred schematic report phase. The agenda is a detailed scoring matrix, not a narrative report.

• New at Ambrose Park scored highest overall (90.8)
• New at Wonderland Housing Authority (eminent domain, big) scored 85.3
• Base repair/add-reno option scored lowest (66.7)
• Options include eminent domain and relocation scenarios
• Scores cover educational program, cost risk, and community access

The Revere High School Building Committee voted to approve five site options (1A, 1C, 2A, 3A, and 3B) for further study in the Preferred Schematic Report (PSR). The vote followed a discussion of individual scorecards, with the top four sites being 3A-Housing Authority-Big, 1C-New at Existing (Article 97), 3B-Housing Authority-Medium, and 2A-Wonderland-Big. The committee also approved the minutes from the June 17, 2021 meeting.

• Approved the meeting minutes from June 17, 2021.
• Approved site options 1A, 1C, 2A, 3A, and 3B for further study in the PSR.
• Discussed individual site scorecards, with top sites including 3A-Housing Authority-Big (90.8), 1C-New at Existing (90.2), 3B-Housing Authority-Medium (86.1), and 2A-Wonderland-Big (85.3).
• Noted that one scorecard (Patrick Keefe) was missing; Mayor Arrigo submitted his scorecard.
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:03pm.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on the reopening of schools and school events. No public decisions are expected.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a), purpose (3)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider ordinances regarding an affordable housing trust fund and West Revere Dog Park regulations. The meeting also includes reports on water rates, departmental funds, and various municipal appointments.

• Ordinance 21-172: Establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund
• Ordinance 21-195: Rules and regulations for the West Revere Dog Park
• Ordinance 21-140: Urban farming and bee keeping
• Water rate adoption request for Fiscal Year 2022
• Certificate of Appreciation for Tuscano Avenue storm water improvements

The Revere City Council unanimously approved an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for urban agriculture, including the keeping of hens and honeybees, after a public hearing and favorable recommendation from the Zoning Sub-Committee. The ordinance allows for community gardens, rooftop farms, and other agricultural uses, with specific restrictions on hen and bee keeping. The council also approved several other items, including water rates for FY2022 and various fund transfers.

• Approved the Urban Farming and Bee Keeping ordinance (21-140) unanimously, allowing hens and bees in certain residential zones.
• Approved an ordinance amending the Departmental Revolving Funds Table (21-153) unanimously.
• Approved a $2,000,000 transfer from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund to the Water & Sewer Enterprise Fund (21-187).
• Adopted FY2022 water rates of $4.06 per hundred cubic feet for residential and $6.73 for commercial property owners (21-188).
• Approved an $800,000 transfer from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for various accounts (21-206).
• Approved a $415,000 transfer from Water & Sewer Free Cash to various accounts (21-207).
• Approved the appointment of Debbie Peczka-DiGiulio as Director of Elder Affairs (21-173).
• Approved an ordinance amending baiting procedures for rodent control (21-060) after reconsideration.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom on June 17, 2021, to vote on entering executive session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events, as permitted under Massachusetts law.

• Motion and vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a), purpose (3)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss options for the new high school, including utility analysis, project delivery (PDP) options, cost comparisons, and schedules. They will also vote on the June 3 meeting minutes and May invoices. The agenda includes detailed cost estimates for various site options, ranging from $181.6 million to $424.2 million, with the city's share after MSBA grants estimated between $104.8 million and $267.1 million.

• Review of PDP options, cost comparatives, and schedules
• Utility analysis for potential high school sites
• Cost estimates for existing site options: code upgrade ($181.6M total, $104.8M city), add/reno ($367.0M total, $205.6M city), new construction ($422.8M total, $262.1M city)
• Cost estimates for Erricola Park new construction: $356.2M total, $197.3M city
• Cost estimates for Wonderland site options: large ($397.6M total, $245.5M city), small ($376.6M total, $226.6M city)

The Revere High School Building Committee met and approved the June 3, 2021 meeting minutes and May 2021 invoices for Leftfield ($21,000) and Perkins Eastman ($126,630). The committee reviewed a utility analysis and 11 potential sites for the new high school, with cost estimates ranging from $181.6M to $424.2M and varying reimbursement rates. No site was selected; members were asked to complete a PDP scorecard to help determine which sites to present to the MSBA.

• Approved June 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2021 invoices: Leftfield $21,000 and Perkins Eastman $126,630 (unanimous)
• Reviewed 11 site options for new high school, no selection made
• Discussed PDP scorecard for site evaluation, to be completed by members

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Negotiation Committee is meeting to discuss strategies regarding the reopening of schools and school events. This discussion will take place in an executive session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for school reopening and school events

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 16, 2021, and approved the Treasurer's Report with no activity for May. They unanimously agreed to hold fall board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, starting September 8th, and to host a staff ice cream/dessert social on July 7th. The board discussed building safety concerns, including a deadbolt for the Children's entrance and meeting with Chief Callahan, and reviewed a presentation on a Digital Youth Resource Center. No formal votes were taken on these discussions.

• Approved the Treasurer's Report for May 2021 with no activity
• Unanimously agreed to hold fall board meetings on the second Wednesday of each month, starting September 8th
• Agreed to host a staff ice cream/dessert social on July 7th at 4:00 pm
• Approved New Business items as a group, including the Digital Youth Resource Center project and Google Drive account for notes

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding a regular meeting on June 15, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items, including a budget hearing, a revised puberty curriculum, and a COVID update. The agenda also includes presentations on the new high school educational program and school-level projects, as well as accepting donations for Garfield Elementary School and a STEM Pipeline Grant.

• Budget hearing
• Revised puberty curriculum presentation
• New high school educational program presentation
• Donation of $2,500 for Garfield Elementary School
• STEM Pipeline Grant of $2,000

The Revere School Committee voted to approve the Fiscal Year 2022 school operating budget of $102,691,177, which includes funding from federal ESSER grants and the state's Student Opportunity Act. The committee also accepted a $2,500 donation from East Boston Savings Bank for field trips and a $2,000 grant from PHARMA Corporation for the robotics program. Additionally, the committee accepted the educational program plan for the new Revere High School and a revised middle school puberty curriculum.

• Approved the total FY22 school operating budget of $102,691,177.
• Approved Series 1000 (Administration) at $2,680,387.
• Approved Series 2000 (Instructional Services) at $64,406,262.
• Approved Series 3000 (Other Student Services) at $9,968,584.
• Approved Series 4000 (Plant and Maintenance) at $9,231,456.
• Approved Series 5000 (Employee Benefits) at $1,182,931.
• Approved Series 6000 (Civic/Community Services) at $39,784.
• Approved Series 7000 (Building Improvements) at $843,119 and Series 9000 (Programs with Other Schools) at $14,238,649.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to handle routine business, including approving the consent calendar with warrants, personnel items, and donations. The agenda also includes the Colella Awards, scheduling remaining meetings for the calendar year, and other agenda items. Most items are procedural, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approval of warrants including $10,000 audit fees to Powers & Sullivan and $8,958.50 legal services to Valerio Dominello
• Acceptance of $2,500 donation from Priscilla Nickerson for Garfield Elementary School
• Acceptance of $2,000 donation from Senator Boncore – PHRMA
• Personnel items including new hires and retirements/resignations/terminations
• Colella Awards presentation

The Revere School Committee voted to waive accrued fees and balances for senior class students. The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included the approval of minutes, warrants, and personnel items. Donations were accepted for Garfield Elementary School and Revere High School's robotics program.

• Approved waiver of accrued fees and balances for senior class students
• Approved consent calendar including warrants, personnel items, and donations
• Accepted $2,500 donation for Garfield Elementary School
• Accepted $2,000 STEM grant for Revere High School Robotics Program
• Approved new hires, resignations, and retirements as listed
• Scheduled remaining meetings for July 20, August 17, September 21, October 19, November 16, and December 21

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on National Grid and Verizon's request to relocate a utility pole on Hichborn Street and National Grid's request to install underground conduit for a new development. The council will also consider two zoning requests: one to expand an outdoor patio at 744 Broadway and another to convert an office to an ice cream shop at 54 Yeamans Street. Additionally, the agenda includes ordinances on transient vendors, rodent control baiting, and short-term rentals, plus motions for a surveillance camera at the West Revere Dog Park and a commendation for storm water improvements on Tuscano Avenue.

• Public hearing: National Grid/Verizon to relocate pole #2643 on Hichborn Street 15 feet north
• Public hearing: National Grid to install underground conduit on Hichborn Street for new development
• Zoning: Expand non-conforming restaurant patio to 16 guests at 744 Broadway (total 34 guests)
• Zoning: Convert office to ice cream/smoothie shop at 54 Yeamans Street
• Motion: Install surveillance camera at West Revere Dog Park funded by Dog Park Revolving Fund

The Revere City Council unanimously approved two ordinances: one overhauling transient vendor and door-to-door solicitation regulations (reducing the transient vendor license fee from $2,000 to $500), and another amending rodent control baiting procedures to require baiting 28 days before and 21 days after construction projects. The council also approved a special permit for an outdoor patio expansion at 744 Broadway, denied a special permit for an ice cream shop at 54 Yeamans Street, and approved utility pole relocations on Hichborn Street.

• Approved ordinance amending transient vendor and door-to-door solicitation rules (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance amending rodent control baiting procedures (unanimous)
• Granted special permit for outdoor patio expansion at 744 Broadway (unanimous)
• Denied special permit for ice cream/smoothie shop at 54 Yeamans Street (0-11)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon pole relocation on Hichborn Street (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid underground conduit installation on Hichborn Street (unanimous)
• Ordered Mayor to meet in executive session on electronic security posture (voice vote)
• Ordered Police Department to install surveillance camera at West Revere Dog Park (voice vote)

School Committee - Ways and Means Sub Committee

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee of the Revere School Committee is meeting to discuss budgetary items. The agenda contains only this single item, with no further details provided.

• Budgetary items discussion

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee voted unanimously to accept the FY22 proposed budget and send it to the full School Committee for a vote on June 15, 2021. The budget totals $102,691,177, a 11.4% increase over the prior year, and includes spending plans for federal ESSER II and ESSER III stimulus funds. The sub-committee discussed the use of these funds for new staff positions, technology, and facility upgrades, and asked clarifying questions about specific line items.

• Approved the FY22 budget and sent it to the full School Committee for a vote on June 15, 2021.
• Discussed the spending plan for the ESSER II grant (remaining balance $6,499,758), which will fund new support staff, teachers, and technology.
• Discussed the spending plan for the ESSER III grant (approximately $19.5 million), with $6 million set aside for the McKinley School renovation.
• Noted that ESSER II must be spent before ESSER III, and that ESSER III funds can be used in FY23 and FY24.
• Questioned and received clarification on several budget items, including the RHS hot water upgrade, the Tridium N4 software, and the number of secretaries at the Whelan School.
• Noted that the 18% for ELT teachers is not in the budget but comes from the ELT grant, which is no longer funded by the state.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations around reopening schools and school events. The agenda contains only this procedural item, with no public discussion or decisions listed.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for negotiations strategy on reopening schools and events

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to review draft relocation plans for potential school sites, discuss site development issues, and consider associated costs and premiums. This is the ninth meeting of the sub-committee, which is part of the broader Revere High School Project.

• Review and discussion of draft relocation plans for sites
• Review of site development issues, costs and premiums

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met to review draft relocation plans, site development issues, costs, and premiums for potential new high school sites. No formal decisions were made; the committee discussed schedules and assumptions for each option, including eminent domain and housing relocation timelines. The meeting was adjourned without a vote on any option.

• Reviewed updated schedules for each site option, including construction and relocation timelines
• Discussed cost and premium assumptions for options, including eminent domain and housing relocation
• Noted that the Building Committee would soon rank options for further study in the PSR phase
• Adjourned meeting at 1:29 PM

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on amending the Departmental Revolving Funds Table and receive communications from the City Auditor regarding water rates for Fiscal Year 2022, the FY22 budget, and a transfer from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund. The Mayor will also provide an update on the Suffolk Downs development project. Several motions will be discussed, including installing a ramp at the senior center, studying solar panels on public buildings, and exploring cannabis delivery fees.

• Public hearing on ordinance amending Departmental Revolving Funds Table
• Communication from City Auditor requesting adoption of FY2022 water rates
• Communication from City Auditor relative to FY2022 budget
• Communication from Mayor on Suffolk Downs development update
• Motion to study feasibility of cannabis delivery with $1-$2 service fee

The Revere City Council received an update on the Suffolk Downs redevelopment from Mayor Arrigo and HYM, noting the first life sciences building will replace some residential units and a Project Labor Agreement was signed. The Council referred the FY2022 budget, water rates, a Water & Sewer fund transfer, and a revolving funds ordinance amendment to the Ways & Means Committee. It also ordered several motions, including studying solar panels on public buildings, electric vehicle fleet goals, and a dog park ordinance hearing.

• Placed on file the Suffolk Downs redevelopment update from Mayor Arrigo and HYM
• Referred FY2022 budget communication to Ways & Means (next 6/28)
• Referred water rates for FY2022 to Ways & Means (next 6/14)
• Referred Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund transfer to Ways & Means (next 6/21)
• Referred revolving funds ordinance amendment to Ways & Means (next 6/21)
• Ordered study of photovoltaic systems on public buildings (voice vote)
• Ordered study of increasing electric vehicle fleet by 10% every 5 years to 50% by 2050 (voice vote)
• Ordered West Revere Dog Park ordinance to public hearing (next 6/21)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) schedule, educational program, initial space summary, and options for the new or renovated high school. They will also vote on the final PDP scorecard. The agenda includes a detailed comparison of potential sites, including the existing site, Wonderland, Housing Authority, Furlong Drive, and others, with cost estimates and trade-offs.

• Review of educational program and initial space summary for new high school
• Options for PDP include add/reno, new construction at existing site, Wonderland, Housing Authority, Furlong Drive, and others
• Cost analysis for 11 options ranges from $102.8M (base repair) to $238.3M (Furlong Drive)
• Site acquisition costs include $21.1M for Wonderland, $18.9M for Ambrose Park, and $41.5M for Housing Authority (medium)
• Public comment period included

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the Preliminary Design Program (PDP) scorecard, which will be used to evaluate potential sites for the new high school. The committee also reviewed the draft educational program and space summary, which proposes a building about 33,000 square feet larger than MSBA guidelines, requiring city funding for the difference. No final site was selected.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved final PDP scorecard for site evaluation (unanimous)
• Reviewed draft educational program and space summary (no vote)
• Reviewed site options and cost analysis (no vote)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose (3)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee reviewed the FY22 budget, which shows an 11% increase in revenue (approximately $12 million) due to Student Opportunity Act funding and new staff. The committee discussed various budget lines, including salary increases for negotiations, new positions funded through ESSER grants, and changes in transportation and custodial staffing. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended with a motion to adjourn.

• Reviewed FY22 budget with 11% revenue increase (~$12M)
• Discussed $1.4M for negotiations through collective bargaining
• Noted new staff positions funded through ESSER grants
• Explained decrease in transportation due to director retirement
• Clarified custodial shift from nighttime to maintenance staff
• Discussed increase in SPED aides and decrease in regular aides
• Noted additional nurse at Hill School and other positions in budget
• Adjourned at 10:35 AM

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss ESSER funding and summer programs, facility rentals, and an HR position update. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting, and will be held via Zoom.

• ESSER funding and summer programs
• Facility rentals
• HR position update

The Revere School Committee discussed summer programming funded by ESSER and ELT grants, with details provided for each school. The Committee voted to request that Superintendent Kelly and Mayor Arrigo formulate guidelines for facility rentals, and once in place, support renting to Revere businesses. No other formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Voted to request Superintendent and Mayor formulate facility rental guidelines (7-0, Mayor absent)
• Discussed summer programming for all schools, funded by ESSER and ELT grants
• Noted HR Director search: two finalists interviewed, two non-responsive
• Agreed to add administrative assistant position to next agenda

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The stated purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations about reopening schools and school events, as permitted under Massachusetts law.

• Vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a), purpose (3)
• Discussion of negotiation strategy for school and event reopening

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on three loan orders totaling $8.6 million for water and sewer infrastructure, including a $6 million construction loan, a $1.5 million planning loan, and $1.1 million for water system improvements. The council will also hear two zoning variance requests for restaurant and ice cream shop expansions, and consider several motions, including creating a homeless shelter and a healthcare trust fund using federal funds.

• Loan order $6,000,000 for Phase 12 Construction-CWSRF Project No. 6800
• Loan order $1,500,000 for Phase 13 Investigations-CWSRF Project No. 6805
• Loan order $1,100,000 for water system improvements
• Hearing on application to expand restaurant patio at 744 Broadway to 34 guests
• Hearing on application to convert office to ice cream shop at 54 Yeamans Street

The Revere City Council approved three loan orders totaling $8.61 million for water and sewer infrastructure: $6 million for Phase 12 construction (CWSRF Project No. 6800), $1.5 million for Phase 13 investigations (CWSRF Project No. 6805), and $1.11 million for MWRA water main improvements. The council also approved a $295,000 transfer from the Community Investment Trust fund for public space improvements at 21 Revere Beach Boulevard (10-1), and accepted $30,038,771 in American Rescue Plan Act funds. Several other items were referred to committees or public hearings, including the urban farming and beekeeping ordinance and two special permit applications.

• Approved $6M loan order for Phase 12 CWSRF construction (unanimous)
• Approved $1.5M loan order for Phase 13 CWSRF planning (unanimous)
• Approved $1.11M loan order for MWRA water main improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $295,000 CIT fund transfer for 21 Revere Beach Blvd (10-1)
• Accepted $30,038,771 in ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Accepted MGL Chapter 44, Section 55C to establish Municipal Affordable Housing Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Referred urban farming and beekeeping ordinance to Zoning (next 6/14)
• Referred special permit for 744 Broadway patio expansion to Zoning (next 6/14)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee will hold a virtual meeting on May 24, 2021, at 3:00 PM via Zoom. The sole agenda item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on the reopening of schools and school events. No other business is listed.

• Motion to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, §21(a) for purpose (3)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the viability of the Furlong Drive site for final scoring in the high school project. The committee will also discuss site permitting and any new business. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Determination of viability of Furlong Drive site for final PDP scoring
• Discussion related to site permitting
• New business

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met on May 24, 2021, and discussed the viability of the Furlong Drive site, deciding to keep it as an option for the new high school. They also discussed the old movie theater site as a potential option, contingent on Amazon's plans, and requested schedule and risk information for options involving eminent domain, Article 97, and affordable housing. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Kept Furlong Drive site as an option for further consideration
• Agreed to research old movie theater site as potential option if available
• Requested schedule and risk data for eminent domain, Article 97, and housing relocation options

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on a sub-committee recommendation to remove Caddy Farm, Squire Road, and the McKinley School site from consideration for the new high school. The committee will also review the project schedule, including upcoming meetings and deadlines for the Preferred Designer Program (PDP) report. Site selection analysis for the remaining options (existing site, Wonderland, Furlong Drive) is a key focus.

• Vote to recommend removal of Caddy Farm, Squire Road, and McKinley sites from PDP consideration
• Site evaluation matrix comparing six potential sites (existing, Wonderland, Squire Rd, Caddy Farm, Furlong Drive, McKinley)
• Schedule update: PDP report to be submitted to MSBA by July 1
• Vote to approve April invoices for processing
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee voted to remove the Squire Road (Stop & Shop), Caddy Farms, and Yeamans Street (McKinley School) sites from the Preferred Design Program (PDP) list, following a recommendation from the Site Selection Subcommittee. The committee also approved the May 6, 2021 meeting minutes and recommended April 2021 invoices from Perkins Eastman totaling $138,990.00 for processing. The meeting included updates on educational visioning sessions, community meetings, and the PDP schedule, with no public comment or other business reported.

• Approved May 6, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2021 Perkins Eastman invoices for $138,990.00 (unanimous)
• Removed Squire Road, Caddy Farms, and McKinley sites from PDP list (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2021, at 6:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room or via Zoom. The agenda includes a public hearing on school choice, a presentation on the Equity Advisory Board's recommendations, and a report on the Kaleidoscope Deeper Learning Initiative at Rumney Marsh Academy. The committee will also vote on the 2021-2022 school calendar and approve two invoices for project management services.

• Public hearing on School Choice
• Equity Advisory Board presentation with recommendations on curriculum, discipline, and family engagement
• Kaleidoscope Deeper Learning Initiative presentation by RMA Principal Heather Bobb
• Motion to approve 2021-2022 school calendar
• Approve payments: $190 to Hill International and $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to not participate in the School Choice program, meaning non-resident students will not be accepted into Revere Public Schools. The committee also approved the 2021-2022 school calendar, accepted a $300 donation from Friends of SeaCoast High School, and approved payments for project management services. Several informational presentations were given on equity initiatives, deeper learning, college admissions, and summer programs.

• Voted not to participate in School Choice (7-0)
• Approved 2021-2022 school calendar (6-0, D'Ambrosio absent)
• Accepted $300 donation from Friends of SeaCoast (7-0)
• Encumbered $21,000 for Leftfield, LLC project management (6-0, D'Ambrosio absent)
• Approved $21,000 payment to Leftfield, LLC (6-0, D'Ambrosio absent)
• Encumbered $190 for Hill International invoice (moved)
• Approved payment of $190 to Hill International (moved)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss and potentially approve a consent calendar that includes warrants (bills), personnel items, and the disposal of outdated textbooks. They will also discuss the 2021-2022 school calendar and outstanding balances on student accounts. The meeting is largely procedural, with most items listed for approval without detailed discussion.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $200,000, including $13,171.76 for legal services and $48,575.84 for unemployment
• Disposal of outdated textbooks at Beachmont, Hill, and Lincoln schools, including 1,500 obsolete literature materials at Lincoln
• 2021 Special Education Determination under IDEA: meets requirements
• Acceptance of donations/gifts, including a late communication for a Career Readiness Project
• Discussion of 2021-2022 school calendar and outstanding student account balances

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to waive all accrued fees and balances for the senior class of 2021, totaling $12,962, due to financial hardships from the COVID-19 pandemic. The committee also approved the donation or disposal of outdated textbooks and tabled a late communication about the Career Readiness Project to the regular meeting. The meeting was a Committee of the Whole, with Mayor Brian Arrigo absent.

• Waived $12,962 in accrued fees for senior class students (6-0, Mayor absent)
• Approved donation or disposal of outdated textbooks
• Tabled late Career Readiness Project communication to regular meeting (6-0)
• Approved minutes and warrants
• Accepted 2021 Special Education Determination – Meets Requirements

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding its regular meeting, where it will act on three special permit applications recommended by the Zoning Sub-Committee: a 2-story addition at 386 Squire Rd, an increase from 8 to 14 residential units at 1540 North Shore Rd, and a two-unit commercial/self-storage building at 727 Revere Beach Pkwy. The council will also consider several motions, including requests for mosquito spraying at McMackin Field, fire safety inspections of city buildings, and a resolution declaring May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and appointments to the Board of Elder Affairs.

• Special permit for 26'x26' 2-story addition at 386 Squire Rd (graphic design business)
• Special permit to increase residential units from 8 to 14 at 1540 North Shore Rd
• Special permit for two commercial units at 727 Revere Beach Pkwy
• Motion to request mosquito spraying at McMackin Field
• Motion to request fire safety inspections of all city-owned buildings

The Revere City Council unanimously approved four transfers from certified free cash totaling $813,498 to various stabilization funds, including the General Fund Stabilization Fund, Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund, OPEB Trust Fund, and Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund. The council also confirmed three licensed drain layer appointments (ARM Construction, United Civil, Inc., and J. Derenzo) and defeated a motion to support federal marijuana legalization by a 1-9 vote. Several other items were referred to committees or ordered for further review.

• Approved $199,373 transfer to General Fund Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $265,831 transfer to Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to OPEB Trust Fund (unanimous)
• Approved $98,294 transfer to Water and Sewer Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Confirmed ARM Construction as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Confirmed United Civil, Inc. as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Confirmed J. Derenzo as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to support federal marijuana legalization (1-9)

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee is holding its seventh meeting to discuss progress on site options and to deliberate on the criteria for evaluating potential locations for the new high school. The meeting is virtual and open to the public via web link or phone.

• Site Options Progress Update
• Discussion of Site Evaluation Criteria
• New Business

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met on May 17, 2021, to review progress on site options. Dawn Guarriello presented research on the Furlong Drive site, highlighting height conflicts with nearby structures and noting that additional field space would not fit. Brian Dakin presented traffic concerns from consultant VHB, indicating the site is not optimal due to competition with future development routes. The committee discussed a draft cost and schedule premiums spreadsheet for site options, which will be refined with more solid estimates. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 2:04 PM.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational and procedural
• Reviewed Furlong Drive site research, noting height conflicts and lack of field space
• Discussed traffic concerns from VHB, indicating Furlong Drive is not optimal
• Reviewed draft cost and schedule premiums spreadsheet for site options
• Agreed to dedicate more time to research accessible options for Wonderland site

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is authorized under Massachusetts law to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Motion and vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Executive session purpose: strategy discussions on negotiations for reopening schools and school events
• Meeting held via Zoom on May 12, 2021 at 3:30 PM

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Sub-Committee

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee is meeting to review progress on site options and discuss criteria for evaluating potential locations for the new high school. The agenda includes updates on site options, discussion of evaluation criteria, and new business. No specific sites or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Site Options Progress Update
• Discussion of Site Evaluation Criteria
• New Business

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee voted 4-0-1-0 to recommend removing the Squire Road, Caddy Farms, and Yeamans Street locations from consideration for the new high school. The Furlong Drive site was kept for further research. The recommendation will go to the Building Committee.

• Approved motion to recommend removing one or more site options (4-0-1-0)
• Approved motion to recommend removing Squire Road, Caddy Farms, and Yeamans Street sites (4-0-1-0)
• Decided to keep Furlong Drive site for further research

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and discuss options for the new or renovated high school, including site selection and design. The committee will vote on April invoices and hear updates on the design schedule, including community and faculty meetings. A key item is the upcoming vote on preferred site options and the submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority.

• Vote to approve April 2021 invoices for processing
• Site options include existing site, Wonderland, Housing Authority, Squire Rd, Caddy Farm, and Furlong Drive
• Existing building assessment: $34,348,125 equalized value, 30% threshold $10,304,438
• Community Forum #2 scheduled for May 12, 2021
• SBC vote on preferred options and MSBA submission due July 2

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the April 15, 2021 meeting minutes and recommended $21,000 in April invoices from Leftfield for processing. The committee also reviewed a site options matrix and discussed updates for the upcoming Community Forum #2, with no public comment reported.

• Approved April 15, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 April invoices from Leftfield (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council is reviewing several zoning requests involving residential and commercial structures. Additionally, the Mayor has requested public hearings for multiple loan orders related to construction and water system improvements.

• Zoning request for a 2-story addition at 386 Squire Rd.
• Zoning request to increase residential units to 14 at 1540 North Shore Road
• Zoning request for commercial and self-storage use at 727 Revere Beach Parkway
• $6,000,000 loan order for Phase 12 Construction - CWSRF Project No. 6800
• $1,500,000 loan order for Phase 13 Investigations-CWSRF Project No. 6805

The Revere City Council unanimously approved three special permits for alterations to non-conforming structures: a 2-story addition at 386 Squire Rd., an increase from 8 to 14 residential units at 1540 North Shore Rd., and a two-unit commercial building at 727 Revere Beach Pkwy. The council also ordered public hearings for three loan orders totaling $8.6 million for water and sewer projects, and referred several motions to committees.

• Approved special permit for 26'x26' addition at 386 Squire Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved special permit to increase residential units from 8 to 14 at 1540 North Shore Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for commercial/self-storage building at 727 Revere Beach Pkwy. (unanimous)
• Ordered public hearing for $6M CWSRF Phase 12 Construction loan (5/24/2021)
• Ordered public hearing for $1.5M CWSRF Phase 13 Investigations loan (5/24/2021)
• Ordered public hearing for $1.1M water system improvements loan (5/24/2021)
• Referred $6M loan order to public hearing
• Referred $1.5M loan order to public hearing

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Negotiation Committee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding negotiations for the reopening of schools and school events. The committee will meet in executive session pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a).

• Discussion of strategy for school and event reopening

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association, including a Level Three grievance on sick leave and two prohibited practice charges filed with the Department of Labor Relations. The agenda is limited to this executive session item.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL c.30A, s.21(a) for collective bargaining
• Hear Level Three grievance regarding sick leave filed by Revere Teachers Association
• Discuss strategy on responses to the sick leave grievance
• Deliberate on two prohibited practice charges (MUP-21-8449, MUP-21-8592) filed with Department of Labor Relations

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. No public decisions or detailed discussions are on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a), Purpose (3)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

RHS Building Committee - Educational Visioning Sessions

The Revere High School Building Committee is holding an educational visioning session to gather input on the design of a new or renovated Revere High School. Participants will review guiding principles, brainstorm ideas, and work in groups on diagrams for different parts of the school. The session is part of a broader process with community meetings and a planned vote on preferred options in June.

• Guiding Principles 1.0 review and modification activity
• Blue Sky Ideas brainstorming and deep dive
• Bubble diagramming groups for whole school, neighborhood/cluster, heart of school, community core, and outdoor learning
• Talking points on community priorities for the new high school
• Next steps include community meetings, faculty focus groups, and MSBA submission by July 2

RHS Building Committee - Community Meetings

The Revere High School Building Committee is holding its first community forum to gather input on priorities for the renovation or new construction of Revere High School. Attendees will review educational, architectural, and community goals, and rate design patterns for the future facility. The project is in the feasibility and schematic phase, with a local vote expected in September 2022.

• Community forum #1 for Revere High School project, April 27, 2021
• Discussion of design patterns including learning commons, community access, and sustainability
• Priority setting for educational, architectural, and community goals
• Project timeline: feasibility through May 2022, design through November 2023, construction or renovation by 2028
• Next steps: space summary draft April 30, educational program draft May 12, School Committee approval June 15

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Committee

The sub-committee discussed six potential sites for the new Revere High School, including acreage, design options, and challenges. No decisions were made; members were asked to review a draft scorecard for ranking sites in upcoming weeks.

• Reviewed six potential sites: Existing Site (15+ acres), Wonderland (27), Housing Authority (up to 36), Squire Road (10), Caddy Farm (25), Furlong Drive (17)
• Discussed design options for Housing Authority site displacing 152, 208, or 193 units
• Presented draft scorecard with 11 evaluation criteria for site ranking
• No formal votes or decisions taken; meeting adjourned

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on three applications to alter or extend non-conforming structures, including a residential unit increase and commercial redevelopments. The council will also consider numerous motions on topics like parking meters, utility work, and various appointments.

• Public hearing on 2-story addition at 386 Squire Rd. for garage and office space
• Public hearing to increase residential units from 8 to 14 at 9 Dehon St.
• Public hearing on reconstruction of 727 Revere Beach Pkwy. into two commercial units
• Motions to request DCR to allow free resident parking at Revere Beach meters and to remove meters
• Appointments of Jason Barletta to Public Art Commission and Diana Luongo as Library Director

The Revere City Council defeated the appointment of Jason Barletta to the Public Arts Commission by an 11-0 roll call vote after he failed to appear before the Appointments Sub-Committee for a third time. The council also confirmed several other appointments, including Diana Luongo as Director of the Revere Public Library and multiple licensed drain layers. Three special permit hearings were referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further review.

• Defeated Jason Barletta appointment to Public Arts Commission (0-11)
• Confirmed Diana Luongo as Director of the Revere Public Library (unanimous)
• Confirmed MT Mayo as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Confirmed Super Service Today as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Confirmed Meninno Construction as Licensed Drain Layer (unanimous)
• Referred special permit for 386 Squire Rd to Zoning
• Referred special permit for 1540 North Shore Rd to Zoning
• Referred special permit for 727 Revere Beach Pkwy to Zoning

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee approved the consent calendar and multiple payments to Leftfield, LLC for project management services, totaling over $100,000, and voted to submit MSBA paperwork stating Revere High School has no Chapter 74 programs. The committee also heard reports on SeaCoast High School's competency-based learning, family liaisons, graduation plans, and the upcoming middle school lottery. Reopening dates were announced: EC-Grade 5 returns full-time May 3, Grades 6-8 May 10.

• Approved consent calendar (7-0)
• Approved MSBA paperwork indicating no Chapter 74 programs at Revere High (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $20,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Nov 2020 (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $20,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Dec 2020 (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $20,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Jan 2021 (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Feb 2021 (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $21,000 to Leftfield, LLC for Mar 2021 (7-0)
• Encumbered and approved payment of $42,210 for feasibility study professional services (7-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee discussed and expressed support for extending the City of Revere's early retirement incentive to school employees, which offers a 20% bonus for those retiring before full eligibility. The committee also discussed grants received for FAFSA completion and early literacy testing, and considered not offering Chapter 74 vocational programs in the new high school. The meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes recorded on these items.

• Approved minutes as amended
• Approved warrants (bills) after discussion
• Supported early retirement incentive for school employees
• Discussed not offering Chapter 74 programs in new high school

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the March 25, 2021 meeting minutes and recommended March invoices totaling $63,210 for Leftfield and Perkins Eastman. Perkins Eastman presented existing conditions and cost estimates for a base repair ($148.9M) and full rehab ($180.7M), and the site selection subcommittee presented multiple potential sites, including the existing site, Wonderland, and the Housing Authority, with some requiring eminent domain. No final site decision was made.

• Approved March 25, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March invoices: Leftfield $21,000 and Perkins Eastman $42,210 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met and spent most of the time reviewing the submitted budget with City Auditor/CFO Richard Viscay. The board also heard a presentation on outreach programs and voted to accept old/new business, which included a plan to request a meeting with the city HR director about library staffing needs. No formal decisions were made on the budget or outreach proposals.

• Accepted old/new business, including plan for HR meeting (unanimous)
• Board president to request meeting with HR director on staffing within 14 days

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee voted to approve a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Teachers Association regarding the fully in-person model for the 2020-2021 school year. The Committee also voted to give Superintendent Kelly permission to begin advertising and hiring for new positions, funded in anticipation of federal and state funds. The vote on the hiring motion was 6-1, with Mrs. Bronsdon-Rizzo voting no.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Teachers Association (unanimous)
• Granted Superintendent permission to begin hiring for new positions (6-1, Bronsdon-Rizzo no)

RHS Building Committee - Educational Visioning Sessions

The Revere High School Building Committee is holding an educational visioning session to gather input on design patterns for the new or renovated high school. Participants will review learning goals, discuss sustainability, and rank design priorities in small groups. The session is part of the ongoing planning process for the school project.

• Small group activity to select top 6-8 design patterns for Revere High School
• Sustainability interactive presentation and small group activity
• Review of Learning Goals 2.0 and SCOG (Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, Goals) highlights
• Discussion of design patterns including classroom neighborhoods, makerspaces, and indoor/outdoor connections
• Next session topics: security, community partnerships, and guiding principles for design

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Committee

The RHS Site Committee is reviewing the M.G.L. Chapter 79 eminent domain process, which would allow the city to take private property for the Revere High School project. The agenda outlines the legal steps, including notices, appraisals, and payments, and includes a potential schedule from April to October 2022. No votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda.

• Review of M.G.L. 79 eminent domain process for property acquisition
• Potential schedule includes appraisals by two independent appraisers in May 2022
• City Council vote on eminent domain and notice of intent planned for July 2022
• Pro tanto payment scheduled for July 2022
• Properties to be vacated by October 2022

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met to review the eminent domain process and site options for the new high school. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, covering the legal steps for property acquisition and presenting updated site analyses, including a new Squire Road location. The next steps for outreach were deferred to future meetings.

• No formal votes or decisions made; meeting was informational
• Reviewed eminent domain process and timeline (7-month minimum)
• Added Squire Road as a potential site option for analysis
• Discussed estimated eminent domain property values for various site options
• Deferred next steps for parcel and RHA site outreach to future meetings

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Ways and Means Sub-Committee is holding a virtual meeting to discuss budgetary items. The agenda lists only 'Budgetary Items' with no specific proposals or dollar amounts provided.

• Discussion of budgetary items

The Ways and Means Sub-Committee voted to approve the Superintendent's proposed budget and hiring process, with a focus on using additional state and federal funds. The budget includes $118.5 million in net school spending for 2021-2022, with plans for new staff, technology, and facility improvements, including a $6 million contribution to renovate the McKinley School. The committee expressed concerns about staffing locations, health insurance costs, and the accuracy of salary figures, but ultimately approved the motion to proceed.

• Approved motion to express approval to the Superintendent to proceed with the projected budget and hiring process (unanimous).
• Agreed to leave just under $900,000 in carry-forward funds unspent.
• Discussed using $6 million to help revitalize the McKinley School building, pending approval to use ESSER funds.
• Discussed moving some paraprofessionals to full-time positions, with concerns raised about space and costs.
• Discussed creating a reserve fund to sustain staffing levels over two to three years.
• Discussed summer programming funded through remaining ESSER 1 Grant.

RHS Building Committee - Educational Visioning Sessions

The Revere High School Building Committee is holding an educational visioning session to gather input on priorities for the design of a renovated or new high school. The agenda includes discussions of educational and architectural priorities, program overviews from various departments, and breakout group feedback. This is a planning and community engagement meeting, not a final decision-making session.

• Discussion of educational priorities including inclusivity, personalized learning, career pathways, and robust technology
• Architectural priorities include flexible spaces, indoor/outdoor connections, sustainability, and community access
• Program overviews from Freshman Academy, Science, Mathematics, History, Special Education, Technology, and English Learner departments
• Facility implications include living labs for Life Skills, robotics lab, and STEM center
• Community priorities include shared community use, health and wellness center, and adult learning spaces

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on National Grid's request to relocate a utility pole near Winthrop and Washburn Avenues, and will consider a zoning request to allow a bank at Northgate Shopping Center. The council will also discuss several motions, including how to spend over $30 million in American Rescue Plan funds, and review appointments and communications from the mayor and city auditor.

• Public hearing on National Grid pole relocation near Winthrop and Washburn Avenues
• Zoning request to build a bank at Northgate Shopping Center, 339 Squire Road
• Motion to have mayor discuss allocation of $30+ million in American Rescue Plan funds
• Motion to request blue emergency lights on Broadway traffic signals
• Appointments: Jason Barletta to Public Art Commission, Michael Wells as Director of Municipal Inspections, Diana Luongo as Library Director

The City Council approved a special permit for Core States Group to construct a bank at Northgate Shopping Center, 339 Squire Road, subject to conditions from Site Plan Review. The Council also approved a $127,207.43 appropriation from the receipt reserve to RevereTV. A National Grid petition to relocate a utility pole on Winthrop Avenue was approved by an 8-3 vote.

• Approved special permit for a bank at Northgate Shopping Center, 339 Squire Road, unanimously.
• Approved $127,207.43 appropriation from receipt reserve to RevereTV, unanimously.
• Approved National Grid petition to relocate a utility pole on Winthrop Avenue, 8-3.
• Approved appointment of Diaz Construction as a Licensed Drain Layer, unanimously.
• Approved appointment of Michael Wells as Director of Municipal Inspections, unanimously.
• Ordered a motion requesting a security presence at City Council meetings, by voice vote.
• Referred a motion to investigate cottage food operations to the Health & Human Services Sub-Committee.
• Referred a motion for a resident entrepreneur grant program to the Ways & Means Sub-Committee.

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Committee

This agenda outlines the Article 97 land disposition process to convert Erricola Park land for the new Revere High School project. It details required votes by the Conservation and Park Commissions, City Council, and state legislature, plus a replacement park site of equal size. The process must be complete before MSBA executes a Project Funding Agreement, currently scheduled by August 10, 2022. A sample bill (H.4277) from Springfield is included as a reference for the conversion legislation.

• Unanimous votes required from Conservation and Park Commissions to declare Erricola Park surplus
• 2/3 City Council vote needed to remove land from protected status and prepare a Special Act
• Replacement park land of equal size must be selected and surveyed
• Environmental Notification Form (ENF) must be filed with EOEEA's MEPA Unit
• State legislature must pass disposition by 2/3 roll call vote and be signed by Governor

The Revere High School Site Selection Sub-Committee met to discuss the Article 97 land disposition process for potentially using Erricola Park for a new school. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was informational, covering the required steps, a draft timeline, and comparisons of site options. The committee also briefly discussed alternate sites, including Wonderland and the Housing Authority location.

• No formal votes or decisions made; meeting was informational
• Reviewed Article 97 land disposition process for Erricola Park
• Discussed draft schedule for land disposition, targeting August 2022 for PFA execution
• Noted Revere lacks a Municipal Park Commission, requiring research on authority
• Compared add-reno vs. new construction options regarding park space

RHS Building Committee - Educational Visioning Sessions

The Revere High School Building Committee is conducting a visioning process for a new or renovated school facility. This specific session focuses on gathering community input regarding educational, architectural, and community priorities.

• Educational Visioning Session: March 31, 2021
• Project Timeline: Feasibility/Votes (Feb '21 – May '22) and Design & Schematic Approvals (Oct '22 – Nov '23)
• MSBA Submission Phases: Two major submissions planned during the feasibility study

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session will address two Level Three grievances filed by the Revere Teachers Association regarding evaluations, including collective bargaining and strategy discussions.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association
• Hear two Level Three grievances regarding evaluations
• Discuss strategy for responding to the grievances

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Committee

The Revere High School Building Committee's Site Selection Sub-Committee is meeting virtually to discuss potential host sites for the new high school, including the existing high school site, Wonderland, and the Revere Housing Authority, among others. The meeting also includes a schedule and process look-ahead and new business. This is the sub-committee's second meeting.

• Discussion of potential host sites: Existing H.S. Site, Wonderland, Revere Housing Authority, Other Potential Sites
• Schedule and process look-ahead
• New business

The High School Building Committee discussed potential host sites for a new high school, reviewing options at the existing site, Wonderland, and the Revere Housing Authority. They decided to further investigate the former McKinley School site, the current Stop & Shop site, and land around Furlong Drive. No formal votes were taken on site selection; the meeting was procedural and adjourned at 1:47pm.

• Discussed existing site options, including building on Erricola Park, which would require state approval under Article 97 and park replacement in kind
• Reviewed Wonderland site, noting flood plain risks, stormwater costs, and unknown underground conditions; City will perform test borings
• Reviewed Revere Housing Authority site, noting housing units would need to be replaced in a separate project
• Agreed to further investigate former McKinley School site, current Stop & Shop site, and land around Furlong Drive as potential host sites
• Noted the former movie theater site had been sold and is not available for acquisition
• Adjourned meeting at 1:47pm

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the design schedule, including upcoming visioning sessions and existing conditions work, and to receive an update from the Site Selection Subcommittee. The agenda includes approving the previous meeting's minutes and public comment. The meeting is part of the ongoing process to plan a new or renovated high school, with a target to submit a Preliminary Design Program to the MSBA by July 2, 2021.

• Vote to approve March 11, 2021 meeting minutes
• Designer agenda: schedule updates for visioning sessions and existing conditions work
• Site Selection Subcommittee update on potential sites, including Wonderland, Caddy Farms, and 65 Yeamans Street
• Site cost estimates range from $0 to $26,691,200 for various options
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the February invoice from Leftfield LLC for $21,000, and also approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. The committee received schedule updates for visioning sessions and existing conditions reports, with a projected PDP submission date of July 2, 2021. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $21,000 February invoice from Leftfield LLC (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding a regular meeting with several public hearings, including a proposal to rename a portion of Prospect Avenue to Prospect Place, an ordinance on rodent control, and applications for a commercial building at 727 Revere Beach Parkway and a bank at Northgate Shopping Center. The council will also consider an ordinance establishing the Revere Riverfront Overlay District, numerous appointments, and many motions, including several related to small cell wireless equipment installations.

• Public hearing to rename portion of Prospect Avenue to Prospect Place
• Ordinance amending rodent control regulations
• Application to reconstruct non-conforming structure at 727 Revere Beach Parkway
• Application to build a bank at Northgate Shopping Center, 339 Squire Road
• Ordinance establishing Revere Riverfront Overlay District

The City Council approved, on a 10-to-1 roll call vote, an ordinance establishing the Revere Riverfront Overlay District (RROD), which allows for residential and commercial development on the G/J property. The approval came with amendments from the Zoning Sub-Committee, including restricting the district's scope to the G/J property, requiring public design review, and prohibiting residents of the development from on-street parking privileges. A motion to reconsider the vote failed.

• Approved the Revere Riverfront Overlay District ordinance on a 10-to-1 vote, with Councillor Serino voting no.
• Approved the renaming of a portion of Prospect Avenue to Prospect Place.
• Allowed the withdrawal of a special permit application for 727 Revere Beach Parkway without prejudice.
• Referred a special permit application for a bank at Northgate Shopping Center to the Zoning Sub-Committee.
• Referred an ordinance on rodent control baiting procedures to the Legislative Affairs sub-committee.
• Approved appointments for 12 licensed drain layers, an assistant harbormaster, and 6 members to the Public Arts Commission.
• Referred a communication regarding the adoption of MGL Chapter 32B, Sections 21-23, to the Ways & Means committee.
• Ordered motions to install a memorial plaque for COVID-19 victims and to request National Grid connect Yeamans Street homes to a high-pressure gas line.

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to consider approving a waiver request to the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). If approved, the waiver would allow Revere Public Schools to continue its hybrid learning model beyond the state's April 5th deadline for a full return to in-person school.

• Approval of sending DESE a waiver to remain in hybrid learning model beyond April 5th deadline

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, featuring public comment, recognition of a teacher, and the superintendent's report on reopening, the middle school lottery, and equity efforts. The committee will vote on a consent calendar and three motions: approving a memorandum of agreement with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals, amending the face-covering policy to remove the exemption for students in Grade 1 and below, and instructing the superintendent to relax the dress code for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year. The meeting also includes reports from sub-committees and student representatives.

• Motion to approve Memorandum of Agreement with The Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Motion to amend Policy EBCFA, Face-coverings, by removing the sentence 'Exempted from this policy are students in Grade 1 and below.'
• Motion to relax the dress code for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, to be reinstated in the 2021-2022 school year
• Recognition of Jill Herwig, GMS, as Massachusetts Middle School Health Teacher of the Year
• Superintendent's report includes update on reopening, middle school lottery, and GLEAM grant

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to relax the dress code for the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, to be reinstated in 2021-2022, and approved a third-year extension of the food service contract due to COVID-19. The committee also approved memoranda of agreement with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and the Revere Teachers Association, and amended the face-covering policy to require masks for all students from pre-K and up. The consent calendar was accepted without the food service financial report.

• Approved consent calendar without food service financial report (7-0)
• Approved third-year extension for food service contract (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals (7-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Teachers Association (6-1, Sannella no)
• Amended Policy EBCFA to remove exemption for Grade 1 and below (7-0)
• Instructed Superintendent to relax dress code for remainder of 2020-2021 school year (7-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting via Zoom to review the consent calendar, which includes approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, and personnel items. The agenda lists no financial reports, enrollment updates, donations, or field trips, but includes attached warrants and personnel items. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube.

• Approval of minutes and warrants
• Personnel items including new hires and retirements/resignations/terminations
• No financial reports, enrollment updates, donations, or field trips listed
• Meeting held via Zoom and streamed on YouTube

The Revere School Committee met on March 16, 2021, and approved the consent calendar, including the previous month's minutes (after a typo correction) and the attached warrants. The Committee discussed a third contract extension for food services management company Aramark Foods, which was requested due to COVID-19 waivers. Personnel items were also discussed, including new hires and transfers. No formal votes were recorded on the Aramark extension or the uniform policy motion, which was only discussed.

• Approved February 16, 2021 minutes after typo correction
• Approved warrants with questions on legal services, staff sweatshirts, and audit fees
• Discussed third extension of Aramark Foods food services contract (no vote recorded)
• Discussed motion to relax school uniform policy for hybrid return (no vote recorded)
• Noted two custodian positions filled, third recommendation received
• Noted new School Adjustment Counselor at Hill School is a new position

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and potentially approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals. The meeting is the sole agenda item and will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discussion and motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals

RHS Building Committee - RHS Site Committee

The Revere High School Site Committee is holding its first emergency meeting to begin discussing potential host sites for the high school project and to outline required follow-up tasks. The committee will also establish the schedule and process for future meetings. This is an initial discussion, with no decisions expected on site selection at this time.

• Initial discussion of potential host sites for the Revere High School project
• Review of required task follow-up
• Establishing schedule and process for future meetings

The Site Selection Sub-Committee discussed potential host sites for the high school project and agreed to add the privately owned Caddy Farms property in North Revere, on the Saugus/Revere border, for consideration. The committee's goal is to identify and analyze all potential sites to determine which are viable for final consideration during the Preliminary Design Report phase. Weekly meetings will be targeted and posted in advance. The meeting was adjourned at 1:44pm.

• Added the Caddy Farms property in North Revere to the list of potential host sites for consideration
• Agreed the sub-committee's goal is to identify and analyze potential host sites for viability during the Preliminary Design Report phase
• Agreed to target weekly meetings, with dates confirmed and posted during preceding weeks
• Adjourned the meeting at 1:44pm

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve February meeting minutes and recommend February invoices for processing. The designer will provide schedule updates on visioning sessions, existing conditions work, and the overall project timeline, and the Site Selection Subcommittee will give an update. Public comment is also on the agenda.

• Vote to approve February 25, 2021 meeting minutes
• Vote to recommend February invoices for processing
• Designer schedule update: visioning sessions, existing conditions, overall schedule
• Site Selection Subcommittee update
• Public comment period

The Revere High School Building Committee met virtually on March 11, 2021. They approved the minutes from the February 25 meeting and voted to recommend February invoices for processing, including a $21,000 payment to Leftfield LLC. Perkins Eastman presented schedule updates, including visioning sessions and a July 2, 2021 target for submitting the Preliminary Design Program to the MSBA. The first Site Selection Sub-Committee meeting was scheduled for March 15, 2021.

• Approved minutes from the February 25, 2021 meeting.
• Approved payment of the February invoice to Leftfield LLC for $21,000.00.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:18pm.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. No public decisions or substantive agenda items are listed.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Discussion of strategy on negotiations for reopening schools and school events

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a zoning amendment to establish the Revere Riverfront Overlay District, a special permit for a commercial garage, and various appointments and motions. The agenda also includes a resolution of condolence for former Councillor John F. Hurley and a request for a no-confidence vote in Governor Baker over vaccine distribution.

• 21-035: Ordinance to establish Revere Riverfront Overlay District (referred from public hearing)
• 21-036: Special permit request by Mario S. Marenghi for commercial garage at 22 Naples Rd.
• 21-044: Election Commissioner requests approval of exemption
• 21-045: Communication requesting no-confidence resolution in Governor Baker over vaccine distribution
• 21-060: Ordinance amendment on rodent control with $250/day fines for non-compliance

The Revere City Council unanimously approved a special permit for Mario S. Marenghi to operate a commercial garage at 22 Naples Rd., subject to conditions of Site Plan Review. The proposed Revere Riverfront Overlay District ordinance was referred back to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further discussion. The council also approved an exemption allowing municipal employees to work at polls on Election Day, and referred several appointments and a special legislation request to committees.

• Approved special permit for commercial garage at 22 Naples Rd. (unanimous).
• Referred Riverfront Overlay District ordinance to Zoning Sub-Committee for further discussion.
• Approved exemption for municipal employees to work at polls on Election Day (10-1).
• Referred special legislation on reserve time for public safety personnel to Ways & Means.
• Referred appointments for drain layers, harbormaster, and Public Art Commission to Appointments Committee.
• Ordered motions for veterans memorial signs, memorial pole, parking restriction, and noise enforcement.
• Amended rodent control ordinance to 21 days and ordered to public hearing.
• Placed communication from Frank DeAngelo on file.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The sole purpose is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) to discuss negotiation strategy on school reopening

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet on March 4, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. This is a procedural item for a closed-door discussion.

• Motion and vote to enter executive session under MGL c.30A, s.21(a)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. The only action item is the motion to enter executive session; no other business is listed.

• Motion and vote to meet in executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee is meeting via Zoom on March 3, 2021. The sole agenda item is a motion to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. This is a procedural vote to hold a private discussion.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Purpose: discuss strategy on negotiations for reopening schools and school events
• Meeting held via Zoom; public can watch on Revere School Committee YouTube

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss and consider approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the RTA. The agenda contains this single item for discussion and potential action.

• Discussion and motion to approve Memorandum of Understanding with the RTA

The Revere School Committee unanimously approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Revere Teachers Association, enabling the phased return of students to hybrid learning starting March 8. The committee also sent a letter to Governor Baker requesting priority COVID-19 vaccination for school staff.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Revere Teachers Association (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Sent letter to Governor Baker requesting COVID-19 vaccination priority for school staff

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet via Zoom to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. The meeting is open to the public via YouTube, but the substantive discussion will occur behind closed doors.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL c.30A, s.21(a) for negotiations on school reopening
• Executive session discussion on reopening strategy
• Meeting held via Zoom and streamed on YouTube

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to hear a presentation from Perkins Eastman, the design firm, covering their qualifications, visioning process, cost control, site selection, and systems selection for the new Revere High School project. The agenda is a detailed slide deck, not a set of formal votes or decisions.

• Perkins Eastman presents team qualifications and workload, with Revere project at 50-60% of their capacity
• Visioning and community engagement process outlined, including virtual visioning and multilingual outreach
• Site selection timeline shown: PDP submit 7/2/2021, PSR submit 10/27/21, SD submit 5/5/22, MSBA Board 12/15/21, PSB 6/23/22, local vote 9/23/22
• Cost control examples cited: Zervas ES at $368 PSF vs $420 avg, Lowell HS at $434 PSF vs $480 avg
• Systems selection for operations discussed, including building automation and security

The Revere High School Building Committee approved payment of a $61,000 invoice to Leftfield for November, December, and January services. The committee also voted to create a site selection subcommittee and formally nominated Brian Arrigo, John Perella, Carl Svendsen, Nicholas Rystrom, and Donald Ciramella to serve on it. The committee approved the January 14, 2021 meeting minutes and agreed to change future meeting times to 5:30pm.

• Approved January 14, 2021 meeting minutes
• Approved $61,000 invoice payment to Leftfield LLC
• Created site selection subcommittee
• Nominated Brian Arrigo, John Perella, Carl Svendsen, Nicholas Rystrom, Donald Ciramella to site selection subcommittee
• Agreed to change meeting time to 5:30pm

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is authorized under Massachusetts law to discuss negotiation strategy regarding the reopening of schools and school events. The agenda contains no other public business items.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. The agenda contains no other public business.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Discussion of negotiation strategy for reopening schools and school events

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed Revere Riverfront Overlay District zoning ordinance and a request to operate a commercial garage at 22 Naples Rd. The council will also consider ordinances on transient vendors and wage theft prevention, as well as several motions including enforcing the short-term rental ordinance and renaming a portion of Prospect Avenue.

• Public hearing on ordinance establishing Revere Riverfront Overlay District
• Public hearing on commercial garage application for 22 Naples Rd.
• Ordinance on transient vendors, door-to-solicitors, and canvassers
• Ordinance establishing wage theft prevention regulation
• Motion to enforce short-term rental ordinance and create enforcement office

The Revere City Council unanimously passed a wage theft prevention ordinance requiring city contractors to certify no wage law violations and disclose any judgments. The council also referred two public hearing items to the Zoning Sub-Committee: a proposed Riverfront Overlay District zoning amendment and a special permit application for a commercial garage at 22 Naples Rd. Two special permit applications for residential conversions were withdrawn without prejudice.

• Approved wage theft prevention ordinance (unanimous roll call)
• Referred Riverfront Overlay District zoning amendment to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Referred commercial garage special permit at 22 Naples Rd. to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Withdrawn without prejudice: 7-9 Dehon St. residential conversion special permit
• Withdrawn without prejudice: 1540 North Shore Rd. residential conversion special permit
• Ordered motion to enforce short-term rental ordinance (voice vote)
• Ordered motion to install bollards at 101 Beach St. (voice vote)
• Ordered motion to remind residents about space savers after snowstorms (voice vote)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on a motion to transition from remote to hybrid learning starting in March 2021. They will also receive an update on the new Revere High School design and consider a $1,000 donation from Row, Row, Row Revere.

• Motion to transition to hybrid learning model effective March 2021
• New Revere High School Design Team update
• $1,000 donation from Row, Row, Row Revere

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to transition from remote to hybrid learning, with a phased return beginning March 8 for Life Skills and ASD students, March 15 for small learning groups, and March 22/29 for half of all EC-12 students each. The plan is contingent on impact bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The committee also accepted a $1,000 donation from Row, Row, Row Revere for student uniforms.

• Approved transition to hybrid learning model effective March 2021 (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Approved hybrid schedule as negotiated with Revere Teachers Association (6-0, Ferrante absent)
• Accepted $1,000 donation from Row, Row, Row Revere (6-0, Ferrante absent)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on entering executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations around reopening schools and school events. The only substantive item is the motion to enter the closed session; no other public business is listed.

• Motion and vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for negotiations strategy on school reopening

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding a meeting on February 17, 2021, via Zoom. The sole agenda item is a motion and vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations on reopening schools and school events. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Discussion of strategy on school reopening negotiations
• Meeting held via Zoom; public can watch on YouTube

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting via Zoom to discuss updates on remote learning, in-person learning, athletics, the new Revere High School, and accelerated repair projects at Beachmont and Lincoln schools. The agenda includes a motion to accept operating protocols and overarching goals, and reports on English learner programs and safety and security.

• Update on March 1st reopening for ELL, SPED, and Senior students
• Motion by Stacey Rizzo to accept Operating Protocols and Overarching Goals
• Update on new Revere High School
• Accelerated Repair projects at Beachmont and Lincoln
• Report on English learners during remote learning

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to accept the consent calendar and to adopt amended Operating Protocols and Overarching Goals. The meeting also included updates on the planned March 1st hybrid reopening, with a focus on bringing back special needs students first, and the selection of Perkins Eastman as the design firm for the new high school.

• Accepted the consent calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted amended Operating Protocols and Overarching Goals (unanimous)
• Selected Perkins Eastman as design firm for new Revere High School
• Funded feasibility studies for repairs at Lincoln and Beachmont Schools

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss several items, including an equity audit and focus groups, additional CvRF (COVID-19 relief) funds, outdated Chromebooks, and a school building volunteer. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with warrants, financial reports, and personnel items for approval.

• Equity audit and focus groups presented by Dr. Garcia
• Discussion of additional CvRF (COVID-19 relief) funds
• Outdated Chromebooks replacement
• School building volunteer Joseph Lewin
• Consent calendar includes warrants and financial reports

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to amend the School Committee Protocols, substituting 'Chair' with 'Vice Chair' in item 4 and adding the adoption date. The committee also authorized Superintendent Kelly to introduce retired Harvard Chief of Staff Joseph Lewin as a volunteer to the RHS School Building Committee. Discussions included plans to give 2,000 outdated Chromebooks to students and using a $500,000 state grant for new hires.

• Approved protocol change substituting Chair with Vice Chair in item 4 (7-0)
• Authorized introducing Joseph Lewin as volunteer to School Building Committee
• Approved previous month's minutes
• Discussed $500,000 state grant for COVID prevention, prioritizing ELL teachers, reading specialists, math interventionists, social workers
• Discussed giving 2,000 outdated Chromebooks to students identified by principals

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole on February 12, 2021, at 10:00 AM via Zoom. The sole agenda item is a motion and vote to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. The meeting is otherwise limited to this procedural action.

• Motion and vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for negotiations strategy on school reopening

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Negotiation Committee is meeting via Zoom to vote on entering executive session. The closed session is authorized under Massachusetts law to discuss strategy regarding negotiations around the reopening of schools and school events. The agenda contains no other public business.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)
• Discussion of strategy for negotiations on reopening schools and school events

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved the January meeting minutes (with a correction about tuition reimbursement) and the treasurer's report. They discussed a $55k flooring quote, formed committees for agenda preparation and personnel, and scheduled a meeting with the City Auditor.

• Approved January 2021 meeting minutes with correction (all in favor)
• Accepted treasurer's report (all in favor)
• Accepted old/new business report (all in favor)
• Formed agenda committee with Toby Pearlstein and Paul Ring
• Formed personnel committee with Diana, John, and Toby

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on three loan orders: $5,875,000 for FY2021 capital improvements, $60,000 for Lincoln School window/door design, and $60,000 for Beachmont Elementary boiler design. They will also consider ordinances on wage theft prevention, a public art commission, and transient vendor rules, plus appointments and motions on Amazon employment, a ZBA tracker, and a spring flooding issue.

• Public hearing on $5,875,000 loan order for FY2021 capital improvements
• Public hearing on $60,000 loan order for Lincoln School window/door design
• Public hearing on $60,000 loan order for Beachmont Elementary boiler design
• Ordinance establishing wage theft prevention regulation
• Motion urging fair employment at Amazon

The Revere City Council approved a $5.875 million loan order for various FY2021 capital improvements, including new fire trucks, DPW vehicles, a new HVAC system at Lincoln School, and repairs to public stairs. The council also approved two $60,000 loan orders for design and planning services for school repairs, established a Public Arts Commission, and approved a $130,854.04 transfer for RevereTV. Several other items were referred to committees for further discussion.

• Approved $5.875M FY2021 capital improvements loan order (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 loan order for Lincoln School window/door design (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 loan order for Beachmont School boiler design (unanimous)
• Approved ordinance establishing Public Arts Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $130,854.04 transfer for RevereTV 1st quarter invoice (unanimous)
• Approved McCourt Construction as Licensed Drain Layer (voice vote)
• Referred wage theft prevention ordinance to Legislative Affairs
• Referred transient vendor ordinance to Legislative Affairs

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is holding a Committee of the Whole meeting via Zoom. The sole agenda item is a presentation on middle school improvement plans. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Middle Schools – School Improvement Plan Presentations

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to accept and support the 2020-2021 School Improvement Plans presented by the middle school principals. The plans focus on antiracism, equity, parent engagement, student voice, and grading practices. The vote was 6-0 with one member absent.

• Accepted and supported Revere Middle Schools School Improvement Plans (6-0, D'Ambrosio absent)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting via Zoom to receive presentations on the School Improvement Plans for the high schools. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for discussion and information.

• High Schools – School Improvement Plan Presentations

The Revere School Committee voted unanimously to accept and support the 2020-2021 School Improvement Plans presented by the principals of Revere High School and SeaCoast High School. The plans focus on equity, antiracism, restorative practices, and student-centered learning. The meeting was held via Zoom and adjourned at 1:40 PM.

• Accepted and supported the Revere High Schools' School Improvement Plans (unanimous roll call vote, 6-0, with one member absent)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to hear elementary school improvement plan presentations and discuss the school calendar. They will also consider two motions to appropriate $60,000 each for design and planning services for window/door replacement at Abraham Lincoln Elementary and boiler replacement at Beachmont Elementary, with potential MSBA grants.

• Elementary Schools – School Improvement Plan Presentations
• Calendar discussion
• Motion: $60,000 for design/planning of window and door replacement at Abraham Lincoln Elementary (68 Tuckerman Street)
• Motion: $60,000 for design/planning of boiler replacement at Beachmont Elementary (15 Everard Street)
• Both appropriations may be offset by MSBA grants and require borrowing authorization

The Revere School Committee unanimously approved three items: the elementary schools' 2020-2021 School Improvement Plans, an updated 2020-2021 school calendar, and two $60,000 appropriations for feasibility studies (window/door replacement at Abraham Lincoln Elementary and boiler replacement at Beachmont Elementary). All votes were 7-0 in favor.

• Approved elementary schools' School Improvement Plans (7-0)
• Approved updated 2020-2021 school calendar (7-0)
• Appropriated $60,000 for Abraham Lincoln Elementary window/door feasibility study (7-0)
• Appropriated $60,000 for Beachmont Elementary boiler feasibility study (7-0)

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Safety and Security Sub-Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss building safety protocols. The agenda contains only this single item, with no further details provided.

• Discussion of building safety protocols

The Safety and Security Sub-Committee discussed building safety protocols for the upcoming hybrid learning model, including traffic flow, hand sanitizer stations, air purifiers, and PPE supplies. They tentatively scheduled school walk-throughs for the first week of February to observe safety measures and report findings at the next School Committee meeting on February 16, 2021. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• Tentatively scheduled school walk-throughs for first week of February
• Planned to present findings at School Committee meeting on February 16, 2021

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on two special permit applications to convert existing structures into more residential units, and will also consider several communications and motions, including election warrants, appropriations, and requests related to COVID-19 vaccination and infrastructure.

• Public hearing: DCM Realty, LLC seeks to convert 4 residential/2 commercial units to 6 residential units at 7-9 Dehon Street
• Public hearing: D and M Development RE LLC seeks to convert 8 residential units to 15 residential units at 1540 North Shore Road
• Appropriation to stabilization fund from sale of city-owned land
• Appropriation for Broadway signalization project
• Motion to request Amazon funding for affordable housing and shelter

The Revere City Council unanimously approved several appropriations, including $475,000 for consolidated financial software upgrades and $216,103 for Broadway signal technology and pedestrian accommodations. Two proposed residential conversion projects were referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further review. The Council also approved election warrants and calendars, and passed motions regarding COVID-19 vaccination sites and a Route 1 sound barrier.

• Approved $475,000 transfer for financial software upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $216,103 for Broadway signalization project (unanimous)
• Approved $99,888 transfer to stabilization fund from land sale (unanimous)
• Referred 7-9 Dehon Street change-of-use petition to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Referred 1540 North Shore Road change-of-use petition to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Approved warrant for Special State Election March 30, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved 2021 Election Calendar as amended for Rosh Hashanah (voice vote)
• Ordered letter to Governor Baker requesting COVID-19 vaccination site in Revere (voice vote)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet via Zoom to hear reports on special education remote learning, the RHS Writing Center, flu vaccine updates, the new RHS building, and the spring calendar. Members will vote on a consent calendar and consider motions, including contracting with MASC's Policy Twenty-One for policy access and requesting a March 1 hybrid start for certain student groups. A late motion asks DESE to waive MCAS and ACCESS testing for 2020-21. The meeting includes an executive session on reopening negotiations.

• Motion to contract with MASC's Policy Twenty-One for easier policy access
• Motion to pursue hybrid start date of March 1, 2021 for special education, ELL, Senior, and Junior students
• Motion requesting DESE waive MCAS and ACCESS testing for 2020-21
• Special Education Presentation on remote learning platforms and schedules
• Executive session to discuss strategy on reopening contract negotiations

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet to discuss reopening schools, remote medical days for paraprofessionals, vacant custodial positions, and other operational items. The agenda includes a consent calendar with warrants, financial reports, and personnel items for approval.

• Discussion of reopening schools
• Remote medical days for paraprofessionals
• Vacant custodial positions
• Approval of warrants including $76,500 to Healey Bus Inc. for transportation
• Quarterly financial report for Q2

The Revere School Committee met on January 19, 2021, and agreed to revise the overarching goals document and operating protocols, with specific changes to goal #2 and protocol #7. They also assigned members to review grammatical corrections and determine duties for the Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity sub-committee. The committee discussed enrollment declines, custodial vacancies, and upcoming school improvement plan presentations, but no formal votes were recorded on these items.

• Agreed to rewrite overarching goals document for grammar and structure
• Agreed to revise goal #2 language
• Agreed to revise operating protocol #7 to have Chair and Superintendent represent committee to media
• Assigned Carol Tye to review goals, protocols, and duties for grammatical corrections
• Assigned Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo to determine duties for Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity sub-committee
• Approved previous month's minutes via consent calendar

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Project School Building Committee is holding an emergency virtual meeting to discuss the designer procurement update and look-ahead schedule. The committee will also vote on approving the minutes from the November 19, 2020 meeting. Public comment is included.

• Vote to approve November 19, 2020 SBC meeting minutes
• Designer procurement update
• Look-ahead schedule
• Public comment

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees unanimously supported appointing Diana Luongo as full-time director, though she will continue as acting director while completing her MLS degree. The board approved the December 2020 minutes, the treasurer's report, and the old/new business report. No formal vote was recorded for the director appointment, but all members expressed favor.

• Supported Diana Luongo as full-time library director (unanimous)
• Approved December 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted treasurer's report (unanimous)
• Approved old/new business report (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold its regular meeting, elect a president and vice-president, and consider a mayoral veto of a zoning map amendment for Lot A at 398 Squire Road. The council will also review a drain layer appointment and several motions regarding parks, rat control, and a certificate of merit.

• Veto message on zoning change for Lot A at 398 Squire Road from Residential B to General Business
• Election of City Council President and Vice-President for 2021
• Appointment of McCourt Construction Company as Licensed Drain Layer
• Motion to limit evening lights at St. Mary's fields to games or city-sanctioned events
• Motions to address rat issues at Verizon store and former Sozio's property

School Committee - Organizational Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect a Vice Chair and Secretary, and to review operating protocols, standing sub-committees, and the SOA Plan. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy decisions on the agenda.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Review of School Committee Operating Protocols
• Assignment of Standing Sub-Committees
• Discussion of SOA Plan