Revere public meetings in 2024

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will approve the minutes from the November 20, 2024 meeting and vote to approve November invoices for processing. The committee will receive a design development update for the Perkins Eastman Revere High School project, including upcoming design and construction milestones. Public comment will be taken, followed by any other business before adjourning.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 20, 2024
• Vote to approve November invoices for processing
• Design development update for Perkins Eastman Revere High School project
• Public comment period
• Other business/discussions

The Revere High School Building Committee approved three November invoices totaling $1,070,019.50 for Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli. The design development phase is on track to conclude in January, with construction mobilization expected in August 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Leftfield November invoice of $236,224.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman November invoice of $806,795.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli November invoice of $27,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved November 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will vote on a consent calendar and hear superintendent updates on several schools and departments. A motion will be considered to give non‑union employees the same longevity step increase already granted to AFSCME contract employees. Another motion will present Certificates of Appreciation to community volunteers. Public comments will be accepted before agenda items are addressed.

• Consent Calendar (vote required)
• Motion by Mr. Kingston to grant the same longevity step increase to non‑union employees
• Motion by Mrs. Bronsdon‑Rizzo to present Certificates of Appreciation to Heroes and Helpers
• Superintendent reports on Abraham Lincoln School, CityLab High School, Humanities Dept., Special Education Dept., RHS Building Update
• Public Speak period for citizen comments

The Revere School Committee voted to grant the same longevity step increase given to AFSCME union employees to 36 non-union employees identified by Superintendent Kelly. The committee also accepted two donations: 600 books from Reader2Reader and 100 gift certificates from Metro North YMCA. Presentations were given on school programs and the new high school, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved longevity step increase for 36 non-union employees (5-0, 1 abstention, 1 absent)
• Accepted donation of 600 books from Reader2Reader for Abraham Lincoln School library (6-0, 1 absent)
• Accepted donation of 100 $100 gift certificates from Metro North YMCA for students (6-0, 1 absent)
• Approved certificates of appreciation for Heroes and Helpers (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will consider the Consent Calendar, which includes approval of meeting minutes, personnel changes, and donations such as a $10,000 Metro North YMCA gift certificate. The body will also vote to approve a series of vendor invoices for services and supplies ranging from legal fees to special‑education support. Additional agenda items cover school‑year meeting dates, meeting‑location options for the upcoming year, and miscellaneous items.

• Approve Consent Calendar items (minutes, new hires, retirements, donations including $10,000 Metro North YMCA gift certificates)
• Approve legal services invoice to Valerio Dominello for $10,534
• Approve nursing services invoice to Commonwealth Clinica for $14,451
• Approve translation & interpretation services invoice to Interpreters Association for $5,618
• Approve special‑education staffing invoice to ACM Staffing LLC for $10,900

The Revere School Committee held a Committee of the Whole meeting with no formal votes taken. Members agreed on the remaining 2025 meeting dates (1/21, 2/25, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17) and discussed the possibility of moving meetings to City Hall to free up classroom space. The committee also discussed the Special Education budget deficit of approximately $1 million and the potential use of Circuit Breaker funds to balance it.

• Agreed on 2025 meeting dates: 1/21, 2/25, 3/18, 4/15, 5/20, 6/17
• Discussed moving meetings to City Hall to use School Committee Room as classroom space
• Discussed $1M Special Education budget deficit due to outplacements and staffing
• Discussed using Circuit Breaker funds to balance Special Education budget
• Deferred donations and field trips to regular meeting for votes
• Agreed not to elaborate on public request for School Committee overhaul

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings to vote on a proposed order that reallocates $2,347,983 of unexpended bond proceeds to fund drainage projects at McMackin Ball Field, a new conference center at the McKinley School, and other city infrastructure. The council will also consider adopting Housing Development Incentive Zones at Suffolk Downs and Green Street/Shirley Avenue, and will discuss an amendment to metered rates for owner‑occupied residential buildings of six units or fewer. Additional items include motions on street‑light repairs on Winthrop Parkway and installation of trash barrels at several street corners.

• Reallocation of $2,347,983 unspent bond proceeds for drainage, conference center, and infrastructure projects
• Adoption of Housing Development Incentive Zones at Suffolk Downs and Green Street/Shirley Avenue
• Ordinance amending metered rates to exempt owner‑occupied residential buildings of ≤6 units
• Motion requesting MassDOT repair of street lights on Winthrop Parkway (Route 145) at Short Beach
• Motion requesting DPW install trash barrels at American Legion Highway & Revere St, Hutchinson St & Revere St, and replace barrel at Paul Revere School

The City Council unanimously approved reallocating $2,347,983 in unexpended bond proceeds to fund drainage systems at McMackin Ball Field, a new conference center at McKinley School, and citywide drainage infrastructure. The Council also voted 8-2 to finalize an ordinance changing water metered rates for owner-occupied residential buildings with up to six units. A request to establish Housing Development Incentive Zones at Suffolk Downs and Green Street/Shirley Avenue was referred to the Zoning Subcommittee.

• Approved $2,347,983 reallocation of unexpended bond proceeds for drainage and McKinley School conference center (unanimous)
• Finalized ordinance amending metered water rates for owner-occupied buildings up to six units (8-2, Novoselsky recused)
• Referred Housing Development Incentive Zone request for Suffolk Downs and Green Street/Shirley Avenue to Zoning
• Referred Housing Production Plan adoption to Committee of the Whole
• Approved $96,337.95 appropriation from Cable Access Receipt Reserved Fund for RevereTV invoice (unanimous)
• Referred appointments of Dora Hallet, Hal Abrams, Megan Simmons-Herrling, and Dean Harris to committees
• Ordered MassDOT to repair street lights on Winthrop Parkway at Short Beach (voice vote)
• Ordered DPW to install trash barrels at three locations and replace one at Paul Revere School (voice vote)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold an executive session on Dec. 10, 2024 via Zoom. The committee will vote on whether to approve the Revere Teachers Association Memorandum of Agreement. The outcome will set the terms of the agreement between the district and the teachers union.

• Vote to approve the Revere Teachers Association Memorandum of Agreement

The Revere School Committee voted to approve the contract for the Revere Teachers Association. Two members abstained due to family ties to the teachers. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Revere Teachers Association contract (5-0-2, with two abstentions)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review financial and safety reports and discuss library programs. The body is seeking approval for a 5 p.m. closing time on New Year's Eve and a request to purchase window treatments for office spaces.

• Approval for closing at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve
• Request to purchase window treatments for office spaces
• Investigation of texting software for library events
• Grant application for citizenship
• Guest speaker Bob Marra from Friends of the RPL

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved a 5 p.m. closing on New Year's Eve and discussed reinstating the Friends of the Library Group. Financial expenditure reviews and window treatment purchases were postponed to the January meeting. The board also noted a new part-time staff member and discussed options for a trustee's residency requirement.

• Approved 5 p.m. closing on New Year's Eve (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of November 2024 meeting (passed)
• Suspended rules to hear Robert Marra's report on Friends of the Library reinstatement (passed)
• Postponed review of financial expenditures until January meeting
• Postponed window treatment purchase request until next meeting

City Council - Regular Meeting

The council will consider an ordinance amendment to increase safety and expand recreational opportunities for young people. Several zoning special permit applications will be reviewed, including a conversion at 942 Winthrop Avenue and a Planned Unit Development at 21 Green Street. The meeting also includes updates on the warming center, a request for AEDs for veterans groups, and a motion for temporary lighting at Winthrop and Washburn.

• Public hearing on Ordinance Further Amending Chapter 2.57 Parks and Recreation (item 24-139)
• Special permit request to convert 942 Winthrop Avenue to a three‑family residence (item 24-330)
• Planned Unit Development permit for 29 one‑bedroom units at 21 Green Street (item 24-331)
• Request to terminate deed restriction at 51 Centennial Avenue (item 24-332)
• Motion for temporary lighting at Winthrop Ave and Washburn Ave crosswalk (item 24-359)

The Revere City Council granted a Planned Unit Development special permit for a 29-unit apartment building at 21 Green Street, with one dissenting vote. It also approved a special permit to convert 942 Winthrop Avenue to a three-family home, and granted a deed restriction termination and a six-unit addition at 51-53 Centennial Avenue. The council tabled the metered rates ordinance on its third reading and ordered a noise control ordinance amendment to a public hearing.

• Granted PUD special permit for 29-unit apartment building at 21 Green Street (10-1)
• Granted special permit to convert 942 Winthrop Avenue to three-family residential (unanimous)
• Terminated deed restriction at 51 Centennial Avenue (9-2)
• Granted special permit for six-unit addition at 51-53 Centennial Avenue (9-2)
• Tabled ordinance amending metered rates on third reading (objection)
• Ordered noise control ordinance amendments to public hearing (1/27/2025)
• Approved resolution supporting preservation of Winthrop Avenue Fire Station (voice vote)
• Ordered termination of Chapter 148 licenses at 140 and 49 Lee Burbank Highway (unanimous)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on tax rates, land swaps, and zoning changes, while also discussing beach safety measures and veteran tax abatements.

• Public hearing on FY2025 tax rate and residential factor
• Hearing on land swap at 101 Walnut Street and 35 Morris Street
• Hearing on special permit for 942 Winthrop Avenue (3-family conversion)
• Hearing on special permit for 21 Green Street (29-unit apartment building)
• Hearing on request to terminate deed restriction at 51 Centennial Avenue

The Revere City Council unanimously adopted an ordinance establishing a curbside composting program, directing the mayor to invest at least $25,000 annually. The Council also unanimously set the FY2025 tax rate with a minimum residential factor of .879287, and approved the 2024 Toys for Tickets amnesty program. Several special permit requests were referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further review.

• Adopted composting ordinance (unanimous)
• Set FY2025 minimum residential factor at .879287 (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 Toys for Tickets amnesty program (voice vote)
• Referred 942 Winthrop Ave special permit to Zoning (12/9)
• Referred 21 Green St PUD special permit to Zoning (12/9)
• Referred 51 Centennial Ave deed restriction termination to Zoning (12/9)
• Referred 51-53 Centennial Ave special permit to Zoning (12/9)
• Approved $2,347,983 bond proceeds reallocation for public hearing (12/16)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The RHS Building Committee will convene to approve meeting minutes from October 30, 2024, and vote on the processing of October invoices. The meeting will include a public comment period and other business.

• Approval of October 30, 2024 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve October invoices for processing
• Public comment period
• Other business and discussions
• Meeting #69 of the School Building Committee (SBC) Project

The Revere High School Building Committee approved three October 2024 invoices for project team services: $238,207.85 for Leftfield, LLC, $898,462.10 for Perkins Eastman, and $27,000.00 for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. All votes were unanimous. The committee also approved the October 30, 2024 meeting minutes and discussed cashflow concerns related to MSBA reimbursement timing.

• Approved October 30, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $238,207.85 invoice for Leftfield, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $898,462.10 invoice for Perkins Eastman (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000.00 invoice for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. (unanimous)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will vote on items on the consent calendar, hear the superintendent’s reports on the Operation World Readiness JROTC service‑learning project, the Restorative Justice initiative, the SBA reading intervention collaboration, and the RPS DESE visit. The meeting also includes a public comment period, a report from the Plant and Maintenance sub‑committee, and routine business such as new business and executive session.

• Consent Calendar (Vote Required)
• Superintendent Report – “Operation World Readiness” JROTC service‑learning project
• Superintendent Report – Restorative Justice update
• Superintendent Report – SBA Reading Intervention collaboration
• Plant and Maintenance sub‑committee report

The Revere School Committee voted to request a bid for a district-wide security and safety audit and approved a budget amendment for the McKinley School mixed-use project. The Committee also adopted updated Title IX policies to comply with federal law.

• Approved updated Title IX policies (7-0)
• Approved request for a security/safety audit bid for RPS (7-0)
• Approved budget amendment for McKinley School mixed use project (6-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on a consent calendar that includes a budget amendment for the McKinley School mixed‑use project. It will also approve a slate of invoices for services and supplies ranging from software to equipment. Additional discussion will cover the middle school lottery and the proposal to make CityLab part of the high school.

• Budget amendment for McKinley School Mixed Use Project (no amount listed)
• Invoice $12,398 for digital threat detection software (SHI International Co.)
• Invoice $14,491 for sound system upgrade at Revere High (Ockers Company Inc.)
• Invoice $9,542 for therapeutic services (Carroll Center for T)
• Invoice $7,709 for School Committee dues FY'25 (Mass Assoc of School Administration)

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole and discussed the McKinley School project, which is now estimated at approximately $30 million and will house a Regional 911 center, a food hub, and the Early Childhood department. The Committee also discussed the feasibility of discontinuing the middle school lottery and redistricting, with a request to revisit the topic at the January meeting. No formal votes were taken during this Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Discussed McKinley School project, estimated at ~$30M, with funding from Regional 911, food hub grant, and ESSER funds
• Discussed discontinuing middle school lottery; requested data collection and revisit at January meeting
• Discussed CityLab becoming part of the new High School; determined not feasible due to MSBA funding requirements
• Requested communication push to inform Paul Revere families of Beachmont School option
• Discussed potential enrollment cap for Paul Revere School with assignment to Beachmont
• Requested data on district resignations to be shared at next meeting

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Sub-Committee is meeting to review requests for quotes regarding a district safety audit.

• Review of request for quotes for District safety audit

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies & Procedures Sub‑Committee will meet to review seven policy files labeled AC, AC‑R, ACA, ACA‑R, ACAB, ACGA, and ACGB. These files cover the district's non‑discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sex‑based discrimination, and civil‑rights grievance procedures. The committee will discuss the content and any needed actions, but no other agenda items are listed.

• Policy AC – Non‑discrimination including harassment and retaliation
• Policy AC‑R – Response protocol for discrimination complaints
• Policy ACA – Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex (Title IX)
• Policy ACA‑R – (details not provided in agenda)
• Policy ACAB – Sexual harassment provisions

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session. The body will conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding Revere Teachers Association bargaining

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will discuss updates to the Housing Production Plan and a proposed HDIP public hearing, both slated for City Council consideration. It will also provide updates on the First Time Homebuyer Program, the RFP process for city‑owned/tax‑title properties, and the disposition of those properties. Additional items include general updates from Planning and Community Development and a public comment period.

• Housing Production Plan put forth to the City Council
• HDIP public hearing proposal put forth to the City Council
• First Time Homebuyer Program update
• RFP process for city‑owned/tax‑title properties update
• Disposition of city‑owned/tax‑title properties update

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board will review the library’s building maintenance oversight, noting that the DPW has supervision of city buildings except schools and the Carnegie Public Library, which creates confusion. Trustees suggested they develop a capital plan and funding strategy, possibly reviving a building envelope study or commissioning a new engineering assessment. The Mayor agreed to support collaboration, including regular communication with city engineering resources and incorporating library needs into the city’s five‑year capital improvement plan. Additional agenda items include staff updates, new cameras, boiler repair, and a language‑access note for future agendas.

• Meeting with Mayor and CFO on library building maintenance and capital planning
• Boiler repaired on Monday 11/4
• New security cameras installed
• Language Access Plan note to be added to future agendas
• Selection of a building committee

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met on Nov. 12, 2024, and approved closing the library at 5pm on Dec. 5 for the city employees' holiday party. They also discussed financial responsibilities for building maintenance with the mayor, agreed to form a Building Committee, and implemented a language access notice on agendas. The vote to approve October minutes was tabled.

• Approved closing library at 5pm on Dec. 5 for holiday party (motion passed)
• Tabled vote to approve October 2024 meeting minutes
• Formed Building Committee (Don, Mark, Marita, Paul)
• Implemented Spanish interpretation notice on all meeting agendas
• Scheduled December meeting for Dec. 10 at 6pm at Library, followed by dinner at La Hacienda

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider several mayoral reappointments to city boards and commissions. The body will also review a request for a public hearing to set the FY2025 tax rate and a contract for the Public Works Department AFSCME Council 98, Local 880.

• Public hearing request for November 25, 2024, to set the FY2025 tax rate
• Appropriation request for the Revere Public Works Department AFSCME Council 98, Local 880 contract (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2027)
• Ordinance establishing rules for the display of flags and use of City Hall
• Motion to request state legislation for discounted tolls at Sumner Tunnel, Ted Williams Tunnel, and Tobin Bridge
• Motion to request MassDOT install lighting or police details on Bennington Street

The Revere City Council approved funding for the DPW union contract (AFSCME Local 880) for 2024-2027 and enacted an ordinance regulating flags and use of City Hall. It also defeated a motion to use robocalls for public hearing notices, reappointed several board members, and approved portraits of two pioneering female councilors.

• Approved DPW union contract appropriation (unanimous)
• Enacted City Hall flag and use ordinance (9-1)
• Defeated robocall motion for public hearing notices (1-9)
• Reappointed Ida Cody to Retirement Board (voice vote)
• Reappointed Molly McGee to Human Rights Commission (voice vote)
• Reappointed Mark Ferrante and John Dove to Library Board (voice votes)
• Reappointed Pauline Perno to Disability Commission (voice vote)
• Approved portraits for former councilwomen O'Hara-Shanahan and Curcio (voice votes)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will consider approval of the September 18, 2024 meeting minutes, approve October invoices, and vote on Amendment #3 for Consigli. The committee will also receive a detailed design update covering classroom layouts, exterior material selections, and rendering plans for the new high school. A public comment period and other business will follow before the meeting is adjourned.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 18, 2024
• Approve October invoices for processing
• Approve Amendment #3 for Consigli
• Detailed design update on classrooms, exterior materials, and renderings for the new Revere High School
• Public comment period

The committee approved meeting minutes from September 18, 2024, and authorized several payments for project services. Members also approved a $107,698 amendment for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. and received a design update regarding exterior materials, interior color palettes, and focus group feedback.

• Approved September 18, 2024 meeting minutes (16-0)
• Approved $236,224 invoice for Leftfield, LLC (16-0)
• Approved $1,101,352.62 invoice for Perkins Eastman (16-0)
• Approved $27,000 invoice for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. (16-0)
• Approved $107,698 Amendment #3 for Consigli Construction Co., Inc. (16-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hear Ordinance 24‑258 to repeal the prohibition on non‑medical marijuana establishments and Ordinance 24‑271 to set zoning definitions and permit districts for such businesses. Additional agenda items include an amendment to food‑truck locations (24‑305), a motion to hold a public hearing on expanding youth recreation safety (24‑139), and a land‑swap request involving Ossen Street and 35 Morris Street (24‑310). Several motions will also be considered, such as drafting legislation for four‑year council terms and requesting cost estimates for interpreter devices.

• 24‑258 – Ordinance repealing the prohibition of non‑medical marijuana establishments
• 24‑271 – Zoning ordinance establishing definitions, uses, and special‑permit districts for marijuana establishments
• 24‑305 – Ordinance further amending food‑truck locations
• 24‑139 – Motion to order a public hearing on expanding recreational opportunities for young people
• 24‑310 – Communication requesting a land swap of Ossen Street (34‑467F‑22A) for 35 Morris Street (34‑467B‑29A)

The Revere City Council voted to place on file an ordinance that would have repealed the city's prohibition on non-medical marijuana establishments, effectively ending the effort to allow recreational marijuana businesses. The council also unanimously approved a $2 million appropriation from the Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund and a 10-year health insurance agreement with the Public Employee Committee. An ordinance establishing regulations for veterans memorial poles was unanimously ordained.

• Placed ordinance repealing non-medical marijuana prohibition on file (8-2)
• Approved $2,000,000 appropriation from Water & Sewer Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Approved PEC health insurance agreement FY25-FY34 (unanimous)
• Ordained ordinance establishing regulations for veterans memorial poles (unanimous)
• Referred composting program ordinance to Legislative Affairs
• Referred water meter rate amendment to Legislative Affairs
• Referred food truck location amendment to Legislative Affairs
• Tabled motion for robocall on marijuana hearing until 11/4/2024

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its August 29, 2024 meeting. It will hear the monthly public health communicable disease report and the inspectional services report. The board will consider a second‑request summons for Kimberly Paula of 89 Augustus Street and a notice of violation appeal from Saeid Hoseinzade of 838 Winthrop Avenue.

• Review and approve minutes from August 29, 2024
• Public health communicable monthly report
• Inspectional services monthly report
• Second‑request summons for Kimberly Paula, 89 Augustus Street
• Notice of violation appeal for Saeid Hoseinzade, 838 Winthrop Ave

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session. The body will conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Plant and Maintenance Subcommittee will meet to discuss facility updates and scheduling. The body will review specific school site improvements and student transportation planning.

• Discussion on renovating the Lincoln School Tot Lot
• Update on the state of the elevators at Garfield School
• Scheduling a date to discuss student transportation

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee Subcommittee will vote to enter an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session will be used to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to meet in executive session pursuant to M.G.L. chapter 30A, section 21(a)
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association

Parking Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parking Advisory Committee will review the status of tree pit procurement and select test tree pits. The body will also receive financial updates regarding the PBD Fund and E.V. Stations.

• Status of tree pit procurement
• Selection of test tree pits
• PBD Fund financial update
• E.V. Stations financial update

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on Oct. 15, 2024. Items include a vote on the consent calendar, a superintendent report covering MCAS results and a $50,000 targeted assistance grant, and a discussion of amendments to the AFSCME Council 93 contract. The committee will also discuss the delegate and alternate delegate to the November MASC conference.

• Vote on consent calendar (required vote)
• Proposed amendments to AFSCME 93 and 93A contract, including a $5,200 shift differential for custodial day‑shift employees
• Changes to vacation policy allowing up to 40% of custodial staff to be on vacation in summer months
• Discussion of delegate and alternate delegate to the November MASC conference
• Superintendent report noting a $50,000 targeted assistance grant for DESE site visit at RMA

The Revere School Committee approved the AFSCME 93 and 93A contracts, which include wage increases, shift differentials, and other benefits. The committee also approved bringing in 'Real Talk' professional speakers for students. Additionally, the committee received updates on MCAS results, with RMA and CityLab requiring assistance, and discussed middle school performance.

• Approved AFSCME 93 and 93A contracts (unanimous)
• Approved 'Real Talk' professional speakers for students (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from Policies and Procedures Subcommittee meeting (unanimous)
• Added discussion of Garfield elevators to Plant and Maintenance Subcommittee agenda (unanimous)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee, Committee of the Whole, will consider the consent calendar, which includes approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, personnel actions, and donations. Items on the agenda include a $25,000 donation from the Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust to the Fine Arts Department and $5,400 funding for the 2025‑2027 Colella Awards. The committee will also approve a series of invoices for supplies, services, and equipment across the district.

• $25,000 donation from the Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust to the Fine Arts Department
• $5,400 allocated to fund the 2025‑2027 Colella Awards
• $110,402 furniture purchase for Lincoln school
• $21,580 sound system upgrade for Revere High School
• $2,000 membership dues for the Massachusetts Partnership Division (2024‑2025)

The Revere School Committee held a Committee of the Whole meeting on October 15, 2024, primarily to review consent calendar items including warrants, financial reports, and personnel actions. No formal votes were recorded; the meeting adjourned after discussion. The committee discussed hiring status for paraprofessionals, nurses, and educators, and noted a $25,000 grant for the Fine Arts Department and an anonymous $5,400 donation for the Colella Awards.

• Reviewed October warrants and financial reports (no vote recorded)
• Discussed field trip notification policy requiring 30-day advance submission
• Noted $25,000 grant from Murray Burnstine Charitable Trust for Fine Arts
• Noted anonymous $5,400 donation for Colella Awards through 2027
• Discussed ongoing hiring for paraprofessionals, nurses, and educators

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will review recent financial outlays, update the First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance program, and consider the disposition of city‑owned tax‑title properties, including the RFP process and goals. The board will also address the need for a public meeting on the Homebuyer Downpayment Incentive Program and receive other updates from Planning and Community Development.

• Treasurer’s update on recent outlays
• First Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance program status
• Disposition of city‑owned/tax‑title properties – RFP process and goals
• Homebuyer Downpayment Incentive Program – need for public meeting
• Other updates from Planning and Community Development

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board will review the director's financial and safety reports, receive a metrics presentation from Trustee John Dove, and discuss allocating money raised by library events to the RHS scholarship and to supplement limited city‑provided professional‑development funds. Additional agenda items include building updates (cameras, walkway, architect for the Young Adult area) and updates on programs and open staff positions.

• Director’s financial and safety reports
• Building updates: cameras, walkway, architect for Young Adult area
• John Dove to present metrics and analysis
• Discussion on using event‑raised funds for RHS scholarship and professional development
• Open staff positions

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees approved the September 2024 meeting minutes. The board reviewed financial expenditures, discussed a boiler repair payment dispute between the City and Library, and noted progress on safety measures including panic button testing and camera replacement. No major policy decisions were made; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved September 2024 meeting minutes
• Reviewed financial expenditures and requisitions
• Noted boiler issue with purchase order; City vs. Library payment responsibility under discussion
• Confirmed purchase order for Young Adult area railing and soundproof barrier project
• Reported panic buttons tested and cameras being replaced
• Submitted ARIS reports to MBLC, qualifying for funding
• Held interviews for two positions; awaiting City Hall/HR finalization
• Treasurer to complete certification with City Clerk

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider a motion to amend the food‑truck ordinance to add a single truck at the parking lot on 108 Beach Street, adjacent to the Revere History Museum and Sonny Myers Park. The agenda also includes a presentation on the FY2025 Opioid Trust Fund Budget, several zoning ordinance amendments, and a special‑permit request for a health club at 220 Broadway.

• Motion 24-305: Amend food‑truck ordinance to allow one truck at 108 Beach Street parking lot
• Presentation 24-282: FY2025 Opioid Trust Fund Budget
• Ordinance 24-269: Repeal definition/use of mechanical parking systems in zoning code
• Ordinance 24-271: Define uses and special‑permit district boundaries for marijuana establishments
• Special‑permit request 24-284: Health club at 86 Lincoln Street to operate in GB District at 220 Broadway

The City Council referred the ordinance repealing the prohibition of non-medical marijuana establishments back to the Legislative Affairs Sub-Committee for further discussion, despite a favorable recommendation from that committee. The Council did approve, on an 8-1 roll call vote, an ordinance amending the open meetings rules to include sub-committees of the school committee. A special permit for a health club at 220 Broadway was granted unanimously, and the marijuana zoning ordinance was referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee for further review.

• Referred ordinance repealing non-medical marijuana ban back to Legislative Affairs (next 10/28)
• Approved open meetings ordinance amendment (8-1, Silvestri nay, Jaramillo abstain)
• Granted special permit for health club at 220 Broadway (unanimous)
• Referred marijuana zoning ordinance to Zoning Sub-Committee (next 10/21)
• Referred mechanical parking systems repeal to Zoning
• Approved warrant for Nov. 5 State Election (voice vote)
• Confirmed Julia Cervantes as Veterans' Agent (unanimous)
• Ordered food truck location ordinance to public hearing (next 10/28)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee Subcommittee will meet in executive session on October 1, 2024 at the Revere High School Learning Commons. The session is called under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The committee will conduct a collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association and discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion and vote to meet in executive session pursuant to MGL chapter 30A, section 21(a)
• Conduct a collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee's Committee of the Whole meeting scheduled for September 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included motions to enter executive sessions for strategy sessions and contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Meeting cancelled
• Executive session for negotiations with non-union personnel
• Executive session for collective bargaining or contract negotiations
• Meeting location: Ferrante School Committee Room
• Meeting time: 5:00 PM

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review and approve the August 29, 2024 meeting minutes, hear the monthly public‑health communicable disease report and the Inspectional Services report, and consider a second‑request summons for Kimberly Paula of 89 Augustus Street and a notice‑of‑violation appeal from Saeid Hoseinzade of 838 Winthrop Avenue.

• Approve minutes from the August 29, 2024 Board of Health meeting
• Public health communicable disease monthly report (presented by Lauren Buck)
• Inspectional Services monthly report (presented by Michael Wells)
• Second‑request summons for Kimberly Paula – 89 Augustus Street
• Notice of violation appeal for Saeid Hoseinzade – 838 Winthrop Ave

The Board of Health approved the minutes from their August 29, 2024, meeting and reviewed monthly reports on communicable diseases and inspectional services. Members also addressed two property-related matters, noting a failure to appear for a summons and postponing an appeal.

• Approved August 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Tabled Notice of Violation appeal for 838 Winthrop Ave to October
• Referred 89 Augustus Street summons to Animal Control for follow-up

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council meeting will include public hearings on several ordinances, including a zoning ordinance establishing definitions, uses, special‑permit district boundaries, and regulations for marijuana establishments (item 24‑271). Other hearings will address flag display rules, veterans memorial pole regulations, the repeal of the definition and use of mechanical parking systems, and a special permit for a health club at 220 Broadway. Motions will also be considered to order hearings on a waste‑diversion program and on amending metered rates.

• 24‑271 Hearing on a zoning ordinance for marijuana establishments
• 24‑269 Hearing on repealing the definition and use of mechanical parking systems
• 24‑284 Special permit application for a health club at 220 Broadway (GB District)
• 24‑285 National Grid request to install underground conduits from Pole #637 across Kimball Avenue to a new development at 650 Beach Street
• 24‑174 Motion to order a public hearing on an ordinance to establish a program to divert waste from landfills and incinerators

The Revere City Council unanimously approved a $650,000 transfer from the Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund for various capital items. The council also held public hearings and referred several proposed ordinances to committees, including a comprehensive zoning ordinance for marijuana establishments, a repeal of the prohibition on non-medical marijuana establishments, and ordinances regarding flag display and veterans memorial poles. A special permit for a health club at 220 Broadway was referred to the Zoning Sub-Committee.

• Approved $650,000 transfer from Capital Improvement Stabilization Fund (unanimous)
• Referred marijuana establishment zoning ordinance to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Referred ordinance repealing non-medical marijuana prohibition to Legislative Affairs
• Referred flag display and City Hall use ordinance to Legislative Affairs
• Referred veterans memorial poles ordinance to Legislative Affairs
• Referred health club special permit at 220 Broadway to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Ordered composting program ordinance to public hearing
• Ordered water/sewer rate amendment for owner-occupied 4-6 unit buildings to public hearing

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with the superintendent of schools. The meeting is scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the superintendent
• Meeting location: Ferrante School Committee Room
• Meeting date: September 19, 2024

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Sub‑Committee will discuss installing panic buttons for teachers and faculty, consider additional security measures at Revere schools, hold a “Real Talk” forum, and develop a safety plan with immediate next steps and clear action items.

• Consideration of panic buttons for teachers and faculty
• Discussion of additional security measures at schools
• “Real Talk” forum for community input
• Creation of a safety plan outlining immediate next steps and action items

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee meeting on September 18, 2024 will consider approval of August 2024 invoices, review the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act expanded notification form, and preview design updates for the community forum scheduled for September 25, 2024. The agenda also includes discussion of building‑plan refinements, exterior material selections, and site‑plan details. Public comment will be taken before the meeting is adjourned.

• Vote to approve August invoices for processing
• Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act expanded environmental notification form submission
• Design update preview for the September 25 community forum (building plan refinements, exterior materials, site plan)
• Discussion of building‑plan refinements for each floor (+19, +35, +49, +63, +4)
• Review of exterior material palette (field brick, ironspot brick, fieldstone, wood/phenolic, wood‑look, glass)

The committee unanimously approved three August 2024 invoices totaling approximately $1.36 million for project services. They also reviewed the status of the Massachusetts Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) submission and discussed upcoming community forums regarding the school's design. No new contracts were awarded, though a fencing contract proposal is scheduled for the next meeting.

• Approved August 2024 minutes (16-0)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice for $236,224.00 (16-0)
• Approved Perkins Eastman invoice for $1,104,052.63 (16-0)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice for $27,000.00 (16-0)
• Reviewed MEPA notification submission status
• Discussed MBTA commuter rail study grant and site access
• Planned community forum for September 25, 2024

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will vote on the consent calendar, including approval of a $50,000 Safe & Healthy Learning Environments grant and a $5,000 MassBioEd Champions award. It will also review and approve numerous vendor invoices covering services such as software licenses, furniture, and equipment. An item titled “America Income Life Insurance” and other regular agenda matters will be discussed.

• Promoting Safe & Healthy Learning Environments Grant Award – $50,000
• MassBioEd Champions Award – $5,000 to RHS Biology Teacher Anna DiCenso
• Powerschool Group license agreements – largest single amount $54,006
• Instructional furniture for Garfield – $49,312
• Computer integration services – $21,134

The Committee of the Whole discussed the allocation of ESSER III funds for the McKinley Early Childhood Center, with a plan to obligate funds by September 30, 2024, and use $6.9 million for the project. They also discussed the appropriation of $8 million in free cash for teacher salaries and $800,000 for additional needs, including $35,000 for student and parent engagement, which was questioned for not being on the subcommittee agenda. No formal votes were taken during this Committee of the Whole meeting.

• Discussed ESSER III fund allocation for McKinley project, with plan to obligate funds by Sept 30
• Discussed $8M free cash appropriation for teacher salaries and $800K for additional needs
• Questioned $35K for student/parent engagement, not on subcommittee agenda
• Tabled America Income Life Insurance item until next month

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will consider several motions regarding district planning and personnel compensation. The meeting includes a superintendent's report on a Revere High School incident and reports from three sub-committees.

• Motion to approve the AFSCME Contract
• Motion to approve COLA Benefits to Non-Union Employees
• Motion to approve the Carry Forward
• Motion to approve District Improvement Plan
• Superintendent report on RHS Incident

The Revere School Committee approved the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and a series of carry-forward fund allocations totaling over $1.1 million, including funds for new operations administrators, a nurse, and school improvements. The Committee also approved new collective bargaining agreements with AFSCME Council 93 and 93A, and COLA benefits for non-union employees. Several items were referred to subcommittees for further review, including transportation alternatives and Lincoln School playground repairs.

• Approved 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved $50,000 for District Improvement Plan consultant (7-0)
• Approved $35,000 for student engagement meetings (7-0)
• Approved $90,000 for paraprofessionals at Paul Revere Innovation School (7-0)
• Approved $140,000 for Operations Administrator at Rumney Marsh Academy (6-1)
• Approved $140,000 for Operations Administrator at Garfield Middle School (6-1)
• Approved $140,000 for Operations Administrator at Susan B. Anthony Middle School (6-1)
• Approved $100,000 for additional nurse position (6-1)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining. The body will also discuss strategy regarding negotiations with the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy

School Committee - Ways and Means Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will consider a carry‑forward of budget items and discuss the Lincoln Early Childhood Playground project. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Carry Forward
• Lincoln Early Childhood Playground

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will review and discuss its draft strategic plan. It will receive updates on the Veterans Lottery at 133 Salem Street and on the First‑Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance program. The board will consider the disposition of city‑owned or tax‑title properties and hear additional updates from Planning and Community Development.

• Review of Draft Strategic Plan
• Veterans Lottery update for 133 Salem St
• First‑Time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance program update
• Disposition of city‑owned/tax‑title properties
• Other updates from Planning and Community Development

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board unanimously approved its draft strategic plan and ratified August's minutes. The fund balance is $652,902.64. Updates were given on the veterans preference lottery and first-time homebuyer downpayment assistance program, with applications still open.

• Approved draft strategic plan (unanimous)
• Ratified August minutes (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will meet to elect a Chairman, Recording Secretary, and Treasurer. The body will discuss building updates regarding the walkway and upper-level design, as well as the purchase of two MAC desktops.

• Election of Officers (Chairman, Recording Secretary, Treasurer)
• Building updates for the walkway and upper-level design
• Purchase of two MAC desktops
• Discussion of Zeffy credit card and Strategic Plan sub-committee
• Review of financial and safety reports

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees held a regular meeting on September 10, 2024, electing Mark Ferrante as Chairman, Dr. Toby Pearlstein as Secretary, and Dr. Katy Schulte Grahame as Treasurer. The board approved closing the library on October 26 for a Halloween Haunted House, purchasing two Apple desktops for about $3,000, and using Zeffy for donations. They also discussed building maintenance, strategic planning, and upcoming events.

• Elected Mark Ferrante as Chairman (passed)
• Elected Dr. Toby Pearlstein as Secretary (passed)
• Elected Dr. Katy Schulte Grahame as Treasurer (passed)
• Approved closing library 9AM-4PM and opening 4PM-8PM for Halloween event (all in favor)
• Approved purchase of 2 Apple desktops for approximately $3,000 (motion by Don, seconded by Paul)
• Approved use of Zeffy to collect donations (motion by Katy, seconded by Don)
• Approved motion to look into a credit or debit card for Trustees (motion by Mark, seconded by Katy)
• Approved motion to investigate best bank for Trustee account (motion by Katy, seconded by Mark)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will discuss a motion directing the Fire Chief to analyze the cost and feasibility of adding a 24/7 emergency response ambulance under the Police Department. Additional agenda items include ordinances on interpretation services, short‑term rentals, flag display rules, and a public hearing request for veterans memorial poles. Several motions request actions on sustainable food packaging enforcement, USPS delivery issues, and security measures at Revere High School.

• 24-264: Motion for Fire Chief to study cost/feasibility of a 24/7 ambulance under Police Dept.
• 24-061: Ordinance providing interpretation and translation services for public meetings and documents.
• 24-176: Ordinance further amending regulations for short‑term rentals in Revere.
• 24-276: Motion to enforce Sustainable Food Ware and Packing ordinance by July 1 2025.
• 24-277: Motion requesting a USPS representative to address delivery problems.

The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance further regulating short-term rentals, including a ban on accessory dwelling units being used as short-term rentals and a $490 per day fine for violations. The Council also approved funding for the firefighters' union contract and ordered several other ordinances to public hearings, including new rules for flags at City Hall and veterans memorial poles. A motion to explore adding a 24/7 ambulance was placed on file after the Fire Department said it was not needed.

• Approved short-term rental ordinance amendments, including banning accessory dwelling units as rentals (unanimous)
• Approved funding for Firefighters Local 926 contract covering FY2025-2027 (unanimous)
• Ordered flag display and City Hall use ordinance to public hearing
• Ordered veterans memorial poles ordinance to public hearing
• Placed on file motion for 24/7 ambulance feasibility study
• Ordered motion to enforce sustainable food ware ordinance by July 1, 2025
• Referred school security motions to Committee of the Whole
• Ordered motion for USPS representative to address mail delivery issues

School Committee - Safety & Security Sub Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss fights occurring at Revere High School. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion of fights at Revere High School

The Safety and Security Subcommittee met to discuss recent fights at Revere High School involving 18 identified students. Officials reviewed current responses, including police details and parent forums, but no new policies or contracts were formally approved during this session. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Discussed response to fights involving 18 students at Revere High School
• Reviewed plan for parent forum on September 12, 5-7 p.m.
• Discussed potential addition of a fourth School Resource Officer
• Motion to adjourn passed (all in favor)

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee Policies & Procedures Sub-Committee will meet on September 4, 2024, to discuss attendance, grading, and professional development. The meeting is scheduled for 4:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room.

• Attendance and Absenteeism policy discussion
• Grading policy discussion
• Professional Development for School Committee discussion
• Revere School Committee Onboarding Handbook discussion
• Donors Choose discussion

The Policies and Procedures Sub Committee reviewed attendance, grading, and fundraising policies, and discussed professional development. The only formal action was a unanimous vote to recommend to the full School Committee a job description and position for a student intern to take minutes at subcommittee meetings. Other items were discussions or requests for future data, with no decisions made.

• Recommended student intern position for taking subcommittee minutes (unanimous)
• Requested quarterly EWIS attendance reports from Superintendent
• Requested reports from engagement officers on students scanning in but not attending class
• Requested grading data for second semester to evaluate 50% starting grade practice

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from Public Health and Inspectional Services. The board is also scheduled to discuss condemnation proceedings for a specific property.

• Condemnation proceedings regarding 364 Ocean Ave
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report

The Board of Health voted unanimously to condemn 364 Ocean Ave after hearing testimony from city officials, building representatives, and tenants. The decision was based on multiple safety violations, including fire alarm issues, despite objections from the property owner's counsel and tenant concerns about immediate displacement.

• Approved minutes from July 25, 2024 meeting
• Voted to condemn 364 Ocean Ave (3-0)
• Heard communicable disease report; noted WNV risk in nearby municipalities (Revere not included)
• Received Inspectional Services monthly report for July

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee will discuss the design development and permitting status of the Revere High School project. Members will also vote on the approval of July invoices and meeting minutes from July 24, 2024.

• Vote to approve July invoices for processing
• Permitting update
• Design development update including building plan refinements and exterior facade studies

The Revere High School Building Committee approved three invoices for July 2024 services totaling $2,465,929.25, covering payments to Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli Construction. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 24, 2024 meeting and received updates on permitting and design refinements. No public comment was made, and the meeting adjourned at 6:21pm.

• Approved July 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $236,224.00 invoice for Leftfield, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $2,202,705.25 invoice for Perkins Eastman (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000.00 invoice for Consigli Construction (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding short-term rental regulations and translation services for public meetings. The body will also consider zoning map amendments for 1330 Broadway and 931 Winthrop Avenue, and review several National Grid infrastructure petitions.

• Hearing on ordinance amending regulations for short-term rentals
• Hearing on ordinance providing interpretation and translation services for public meetings
• Zoning map amendments for 1330 Broadway (CD to TED) and 931 Winthrop Avenue (RB to NB)
• Five National Grid petitions for poles and conduits on Railroad Street, Lee Burbank Highway, Nahant Avenue, and Centennial Avenue
• Motion to order a public hearing for a zoning ordinance establishing regulations for marijuana establishments

The Revere City Council held public hearings and referred proposed ordinances on interpretation/translation services and short-term rental regulations to the Legislative Affairs subcommittee. The Council also ordered two marijuana-related ordinances to public hearings, including one to repeal the prohibition on non-medical marijuana establishments and another establishing zoning regulations for them. The Council approved a zoning map amendment for 1330 Broadway and the Beachmont Fire Station, and confirmed several mayoral appointments.

• Zoning map amendment for 1330 Broadway (CD to TED) and 931 Winthrop Ave (RB to NB) ordained (9-0)
• Interpretation/translation services ordinance referred to Legislative Affairs
• Short-term rental ordinance amendments referred to Legislative Affairs
• Ordinance repealing non-medical marijuana prohibition ordered to public hearing
• Zoning ordinance for marijuana establishments ordered to public hearing
• Five National Grid infrastructure petitions granted (voice votes)
• Appointments to Cultural Council, Elder Affairs, ZBA, Conservation Commission confirmed (unanimous)
• FY2025 Opioid Trust Fund budget of $150,000 approved

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee Subcommittee will move to enter an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session is intended to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to meet in executive session per MGL 30A, section 21(a) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss the School Committee onboarding handbook and professional development. The body will also review a vocational conversation follow-up and a consent calendar containing financial reports and personnel items.

• Legal services payments to Valerio Dominello for $10,322 and $11,978
• Professional development payment to Redesign LLC for $9,820
• Graduation equipment payment to PPC Event Services I for $6,912
• JetBlue book donation to the Beachmont School
• FY24 Q4 Financial Report and FY24 into FY25 Preliminary CFWD Estimate

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole and discussed several items, including the accuracy of meeting minutes, the FY24 financial report, and potential uses of carry-forward funds. No formal votes were taken during this meeting; the committee moved to adjourn. The superintendent presented a list of new hires, resignations, and other personnel actions, and the committee discussed requests for new locks, paraprofessionals, and other items to be considered for the October appropriation vote.

• Discussed minutes accuracy; no formal action taken
• Reviewed FY24 Q4 financial report and carry-forward estimates
• Discussed potential carry-forward requests (locks, paraprofessionals, campus supervisors, etc.)
• Referred requests for paraprofessionals and locks to Ways and Means Subcommittee
• Requested cost analysis for changing high school transportation minimum from two miles to one mile
• Mayor Keefe to discuss crossing guard at Bell Circle with Parking Director
• Discussed disposal of outdated technology equipment
• Reviewed enrollment, personnel, and donations

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The School Committee will consider approvals for the FY25 student activity accounts, the employee handbook, and a guide for students and parents. The meeting also includes presentations on Title IX, Revere High School policies, and a new district website.

• Motion to approve FY25 RPS Student Activity Accounts
• Motion to approve Revere Public Schools Employee Handbook
• Motion to approve Guide to Revere Public Schools for Students, Parents, and Caregivers
• Title IX presentation by Attorney Jennifer King
• RHS presentation on cell phones, attendance, and support teams

The Revere School Committee voted down a motion to approve and participate in a Vocational Technical Schools survey, with only Mrs. Bronsdon-Rizzo voting in favor. The committee also approved the Consent Calendar, the RPS Employee Handbook, and the FY 2025 Student Activity Account. Discussions included a Title IX regulation update, a cell-phone policy implementation plan at Revere High School, and a referral to create a professional development policy.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved RPS Employee Handbook (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2025 RPS Student Activity Account (unanimous)
• Referred creation of School Committee Professional Development Policy to Policies and Procedures Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Rejected participation in Vocational Technical Schools survey (1-6)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The School Committee Subcommittee will move to an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session will be used to conduct a collective bargaining meeting with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1383 and its affiliate. The purpose also includes discussing bargaining strategy with the same unions.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1383
• Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1383

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board will review its draft strategic plan and discuss several housing initiatives. Items include a lottery for the 133 Salem St property, a presentation on 110 Ocean Ave, and a first‑time homebuyer down‑payment assistance program. The board will also consider disposition of city‑owned/tax‑title properties and provide updates on visibility and press.

• Review and discuss Draft Strategic Plan
• Upcoming lottery for 133 Salem St
• Presentation from TND regarding 110 Ocean Ave
• First‑time Homebuyer Downpayment Assistance program
• Disposition of city‑owned/tax‑title properties

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board unanimously adopted the guidelines and application process for a first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program. The program will provide $10,000 in forgivable loans to five income-eligible Revere residents, funded by a $25,000 state grant matched with $25,000 in Trust funds. The board also discussed its draft strategic plan, the upcoming lottery for 133 Salem St, and a presentation from The Neighborhood Developers about a $750,000 funding gap for their 110 Ocean Ave project.

• Adopted first-time homebuyer down payment assistance program guidelines and application process (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 in Trust funds to match state grant for down payment assistance program
• Scheduled vote to ratify draft strategic plan for next month
• Volunteered Matt Wolfer to observe 133 Salem St lottery on Monday

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The AFSCME Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding AFSCME Council 93, Local 1383 and Local 1383-A.

• Collective bargaining session with AFSCME Council 93, Local 1383 and Local 1383-A

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Plant and Maintenance Subcommittee will discuss whether to recommend proceeding with portable classrooms. The committee will receive updates on available space at Revere High School, the status of Flip‑Loks equipment, air‑conditioning at Hill School, and a rodent allegation from the RTA. It will also consider a request for district‑wide Flip‑Loks training and plan a tutorial tour of the equipment.

• Decision on recommending portable classrooms
• Update on available space at Revere High School
• Request for district‑wide Flip‑Loks training for all RPS staff
• Schedule a tutorial tour on how Flip‑Loks work
• Update on Hill School air‑conditioning

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee Subcommittee will consider a motion to enter an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The purpose of the session is to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to meet in executive session per MGL 30A‑21(a)
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review monthly reports from Public Health and Inspectional Services. The board is also considering individual and establishment licenses for body art and a license for chicken keeping.

• Body Art Individual Practitioner License for Katherine Peguero
• Body Art Establishment License for Kat Beauty Co.
• Chicken Keeping License for Jadier Pimenta

The Revere Board of Health approved meeting minutes from June 25, 2024, and approved a Body Art Establishment License for Katherine Peguero and an Individual Practitioner License for Kat Beauty Co. The board also reviewed public health and inspection reports, noting high COVID-19 cases and a measles case in Massachusetts. A chicken keeping license for Jadier Pimenta was discussed but failed inspection.

• Approved June 25, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approved Body Art Establishment License for Katherine Peguero
• Approved Body Art Individual Practitioner License for Kat Beauty Co
• Chicken Keeping License for Jadier Pimenta failed inspection

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The committee is meeting to discuss the design development of the Revere High School project. Members will also vote on the approval of invoices from June.

• Vote to approve June invoices for processing
• Design Development Update
• Approval of May 29 and June 26 meeting minutes

The Revere High School Building Committee approved the May 29 and June 26, 2024 meeting minutes and three June invoices for processing. The invoices included $25,440 for Consigli (invoice 17), $25,440 for Consigli (invoice 18), and $236,224 for Leftfield (invoice 40). All votes were unanimous with no opposition or abstentions. The committee also received a design development update from Leftfield and Perkins Eastman.

• Approved May 29, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli May 2024 invoice 17 for $25,440 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli June 2024 invoice 18 for $25,440 (unanimous)
• Approved Leftfield June 2024 invoice 40 for $236,224 (unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee will meet on July 23, 2024 at 4:45 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room. The subcommittee will discuss whether to fund a stipend for a secretary to take subcommittee minutes. No other agenda items are listed.

• Consider funding a stipend for a secretary to record subcommittee minutes

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the VoTech admissions policy and the location of future committee meetings. The body will also review a consent calendar including personnel items and warrants.

• Discussion of VoTech Admissions Policy
• Discussion of Location of School Committee Meetings
• Massachusetts Life Sciences Center Grant ($79,831)
• Powers & Sullivan LL audit fees ($10,000)
• School Business Official legal services ($15,326)

The Revere School Committee held a Committee of the Whole meeting on July 23, 2024, where they discussed two main topics: participating in a vocational school admissions research project and potentially relocating School Committee meetings to City Hall to free up the School Committee Room for classroom use at the high school. No formal votes were taken on these items; the committee requested that the Mayor and Vice Chair develop a transition plan for the meeting location and that the Superintendent share the vocational research communication with the committee before any decision. The committee also approved the consent calendar, which included warrants, personnel items, and a $79,831 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center.

• Approved consent calendar including July warrants and personnel items
• Accepted $79,831 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center grant for science equipment and teacher training
• Promoted Alexandra Cerbone to assistant principal at Garfield Middle School
• Discussed participating in vocational school admissions research; no vote taken, Superintendent to share communication with committee
• Discussed moving School Committee meetings to City Hall; Mayor and Vice Chair to develop transition plan, update at September meeting

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee meeting on July 23, 2024 will consider a consent calendar that requires a vote, hear a superintendent report that includes the faculty handbook, receive an update from the Personnel Subcommittee on the superintendent’s formative evaluation, and vote on a memorandum of agreement with the Revere Administrators Association. The agenda also includes a public comment period and routine items such as recognitions and reports from sub‑committees.

• Consent Calendar – vote required
• Superintendent report – Faculty Handbook
• Personnel Subcommittee update – superintendent’s formative evaluation
• Motion to approve Revere Administrators Association Memorandum of Agreement
• Public Speak – 15‑minute public comment period

The Revere School Committee approved the Revere Administrators Association Memorandum of Agreement, which includes cost of living adjustments of 3.5%, 3.5%, and 4% over the next three calendar years, changes to sick leave buy-back, and new parental leave provisions. The committee also approved two policies (BEDH-Public Comment and BDG-School Attorney), approved recommended language for the student guidebook, and voted to air all subcommittee meetings on YouTube. A motion to study paying a stipend for recording subcommittee meetings was referred to the Policies and Procedures Subcommittee.

• Approved Revere Administrators Association Memorandum of Agreement (6-0)
• Approved policies BEDH-Public Comment and BDG-School Attorney (6-0)
• Approved recommended language addition for Guide to Revere Public Schools (6-0)
• Approved airing all subcommittee meetings on YouTube (6-0)
• Referred stipend feasibility study to Policies and Procedures Subcommittee (6-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will consider an update on the Suffolk Downs development and a motion to address citywide speeding problems. Public hearings will be held on a zoning map amendment affecting 1330 Broadway and the Beachmont Fire Station, and on National Grid petitions to install a new pole and underground conduits on Railroad Street. Additional motions will request speed‑calming measures and other traffic safety actions.

• 24-215 – Tom O'Brien (CEO, HYM) to update Council on Suffolk Downs development
• 24-201 – Motion for Mayor, Police Chief, and DPW Superintendent to discuss citywide speeding and speed‑calming measures
• 24-216 – Hearing on Ordinance further amending the zoning map for 1330 Broadway (CD to TED) and Beachmont Fire Station at 931 Winthrop Avenue (RB to NB)
• 24-217 – National Grid petition to install new pole #15‑50 on Railroad Street near Lee Burbank Highway
• 24-236 – Motion requesting installation of speed bumps near 29 Franklin Avenue and 139 Campbell Avenue

The City Council unanimously passed an ordinance requiring the Revere Police Department to publish a weekly police blotter and arrest log on its official media page, with a link on the city website. The council also ordered several other items to public hearings, including ordinances on interpretation services and short-term rental regulations, and approved various appropriations and transfers.

• Police blotter publication ordinance passed unanimously (10-0)
• Interpretation services ordinance ordered to public hearing
• Short-term rental ordinance amendments ordered to public hearing
• Approved $120,040.80 for City Council chamber AV upgrades
• Approved $122,640 for Transportation Network Assessment
• Approved $50,000 for McMackin Field cleanup
• Approved $44,000 for Oak Island Park improvements
• Approved $31,400 payment to Denise Mattera (Condelli) (unanimous)

Parking Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will discuss the status of tree pit procurement and potential testing methods. Financial updates for the PBD Fund and E.V Stations are also scheduled.

• Status of tree pit procurement
• Tree pit testing
• PBD Fund Financial Update
• E.V Stations Financial Update

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Board will review and discuss the draft Strategic Plan. The meeting also includes updates on 133 Salem, the Downpayment Assistance Program, and the elder/low-income repairs program.

• Review/discussion of Draft Strategic Plan
• Update on 133 Salem
• Downpayment Assistance Program update
• Elder/low-income repairs program update
• Treasurer’s update

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee Personnel Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the Superintendent's formative evaluation. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Superintendent Formative Evaluation

The subcommittee reviewed feedback for Dr. Kelly's formative mid-cycle evaluation. Members discussed the evaluation process, goal metrics, and unrelated topics including cell phone policies and teacher morale.

• Approved bringing the mid-cycle formative evaluation to the full Committee and superintendent at the July 2024 meeting (3-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Plant and Maintenance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss portable classrooms. The provided agenda does not contain specific details regarding any proposed actions or decisions for this item.

• Portable classrooms

The Plant and Maintenance Subcommittee discussed using portable classrooms to address space shortages at Revere High School. Members reviewed a $4 million cost estimate, site challenges involving fire access and water lines, and alternatives such as leasing units or using existing school spaces. No final decision was made; the meeting adjourned after discussion.

• Discussed $4M estimate for portable classrooms
• Reviewed site challenges for portable placement
• Leftfield LLC to investigate leasing options
• No vote or final approval recorded

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RAA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy. This includes a motion to enter executive session regarding negotiations with the Revere Administrators Association.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review monthly reports for public health and inspectional services. The meeting also includes a presentation on the Rodent Control Program.

• Smoking Violation (Second Offense) at 65 Shirley Ave
• Rodent Control Program Presentation
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Approval of May 23, 2024 minutes

The Board approved the minutes from the May 23 meeting and upheld a seven-day suspension and unpaid fine for Shirley Ave. Variety due to a second smoking violation. The Board also reviewed monthly public health and inspection reports, noting decreased flu and COVID cases, declining opioid deaths, and details on the city's new professional rodent control program.

• Approved May 23, 2024 meeting minutes
• Upheld seven-day suspension and fine for Shirley Ave. Variety (second offense)
• Reviewed monthly public health report (flu/COVID decrease, heat safety, opioid decline)
• Reviewed monthly Inspectional Services report
• Reviewed Rodent Control Program presentation (professional exterminators, 14-day inspection window)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RAA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session on June 27, 2024. The meeting is intended to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Revere Administrators Association.

• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Administrators Association

Parking Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The committee will review the status of tree pit procurement and discuss potential tests for tree pits. The meeting also includes financial updates regarding the PBD Fund and E.V. stations.

• Status of tree pit procurement
• Discussion of tree pit tests
• PBD Fund Financial Update
• E.V. Stations Financial Update

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee will review May meeting minutes and vote on approving May invoices. The committee will also discuss design development updates regarding floor plan changes and provide an overview of the permitting process.

• Approval of May 29, 2024, meeting minutes
• Vote to approve May invoices for processing
• Design Development (DD) update on floor plan changes
• Permitting process overview

The Revere High School Building Committee approved a May 2024 services invoice for Perkins Eastman totaling $231,796.78 and voted to add Christopher Ciaramella to the committee pending the mayor's authorization. The committee also received a design development update on floor plan changes and a permitting timeline overview, and deferred approval of the May 29, 2024 meeting minutes to the next meeting. No public comment was offered.

• Approved May 2024 services invoice 87970.00.0-39 for Perkins Eastman, $231,796.78 (15-0)
• Approved adding Christopher Ciaramella to the School Building Committee pending mayor's authorization (15-0)
• Deferred approval of May 29, 2024 meeting minutes to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:33pm

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a $3,000,000 loan for pump station and drainage improvements and an ordinance for publishing Police Department records. The agenda also includes discussions on traffic safety measures, such as speeding enforcement and new signage requests. Additionally, the council will review communications related to the FY2025 budget.

• $3,000,000 loan order for Pump Station & Drainage Improvements
• Ordinance regarding publication of Police Department records
• Ordinance to divert waste from landfills and incinerators
• Motion to discuss traffic enforcement and speed calming measures
• Request for 'Autistic Person Area' signage in high-traffic areas

The City Council unanimously adopted the FY2025 budget of $274,420,435 and approved a $3,000,000 loan order for Phase 15 pump station and drainage improvements. It also approved a home-rule petition for two additional package store licenses at Suffolk Downs (9-0, two abstentions) and referred a police blotter publication ordinance to Legislative Affairs. A composting ordinance was referred to Ways & Means, and a parks and recreation ordinance stayed in committee.

• Adopted FY2025 budget of $274,420,435 (11-0, roll call)
• Approved $3,000,000 loan order for Phase 15 pump station and drainage improvements (11-0)
• Approved home-rule petition for two additional package store licenses at Suffolk Downs (9-0, Kelley and Novoselsky abstained)
• Referred police blotter publication ordinance to Legislative Affairs (next 7/22/2024)
• Referred composting ordinance to Ways & Means after motion by Kelley (7-4)
• Parks and recreation ordinance remained in committee for further discussion (4-1)
• Approved $241,672 transfer from Water & Sewer retained earnings to stabilization fund (11-0)
• Approved $1,074,140 in Free Cash transfers for solid waste, street lighting, DPW buildings, and estate of George Rotondo (11-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The committee will hold discussions regarding the district's cell phone policy and the use of security guards versus police. Members will also receive an update on modular classrooms and review various grants and invoices.

• Ongoing discussion of Cell Phone Policy
• Ignite Reading Massachusetts Grant (up to $684,000)
• Civics Teaching and Learning Grant ($55,535)
• Discussion on security guards versus police
• Modular classroom update

The School Committee discussed the implementation of the No Cell Phone Policy, with administrators citing enforcement challenges at Revere High School and plans for stricter norms next year. The Committee deferred approval of June warrants, personnel changes, and donations to the regular meeting to allow more time for review. The meeting adjourned without voting on these financial or personnel items.

• Discussed No Cell Phone Policy enforcement challenges at Revere High School
• Deferred approval of June warrants to regular meeting
• Deferred review of personnel resignations and retirements to regular meeting
• Deferred acceptance of donations and grants to regular meeting
• Moved to adjourn (motion by Ms. Monterroso, seconded by Mrs. Milbury-Ellis)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold its regular meeting on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes a Superintendent report covering classroom observation data, parent survey results, and mathematics curriculum. The committee will also receive an update from the Equity Board.

• Mathematics curriculum review
• Presentation of parent survey results
• Review of classroom observation data
• Equity Board update
• Consent Calendar vote

The Revere School Committee approved its consent calendar, accepting two grants: an Ignite Reading Massachusetts Grant of up to $684,000 for one-to-one first-grade tutoring and a Civics Teaching and Learning Grant of $55,535 for teacher stipends and professional learning. The committee received updates on classroom observations, a caregiver survey with 603 family responses, and new math curriculum pilots for middle and high school. No motions were made under new business, and the meeting adjourned with the next regular meeting scheduled for July 23, 2024.

• Approved consent calendar including Ignite Reading Massachusetts Grant up to $684,000 (6-0, one absent)
• Approved consent calendar including Civics Teaching and Learning Grant of $55,535 (6-0, one absent)
• Closed public speak with no public comments (voice vote)
• Adjourned the meeting (voice vote)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Health & Special Education Subcommittee will meet to discuss ways to enhance the Comprehensive Health Department. No other agenda items were listed for this meeting.

• Discussion on Enhancing the Comprehensive Health Department

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The School Committee will meet in executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The meeting includes hearing a Level Three grievance and discussing strategy regarding responses to that grievance.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Hearing of a Level Three grievance
• Discussion of strategy regarding grievance responses

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will hold an executive session on June 13, 2024. The meeting is for conducting a collective bargaining session and discussing strategy with the Revere Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will review the Director's report, which includes financial updates and new library programming for children, teens, and adults. Discussion items include building maintenance projects such as floor resurfacing and safety railing work. The board will also discuss starting a Friends of the Library group.

• Bidding process for summer floor resurfacing project
• Architect scope of work for upper floor safety railings and glass walls
• Discussion on starting a Friends of the Library group
• Recommendation of two trustee re-appointments
• Update on Chamber of Commerce event potentially in November

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees met on June 11, 2024, and approved the minutes of the previous meeting. The board received a director's report covering programs, finances, staffing, a fall book fair, and summer hours, and discussed building repairs including completed front steps and upcoming floor work. No other substantive motions were voted on; the treasurer's report was not given due to a member's absence, and the meeting adjourned at 7:00 pm.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting (Don/Katy) — passed
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:00 pm — passed

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss strategy. The meeting is scheduled for June 10, 2024, at Revere High School. This is a procedural agenda item for closed-door negotiations.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding teacher contract negotiations

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies & Procedures Sub-Committee will review several policy files, including rules for public participation and student absences. Members will also discuss a request from the RHS Student Senate to add a CityLab student representative to the committee. Additionally, the group will review proposed language regarding suspensions in the student and parent guide.

• Review of public participation rules (File BEDH)
• Review of school attorney duties (File BDG)
• Proposed changes to suspension and search language in the student/parent guide
• Review of student absence and excuse policies (File JH)
• Discussion on adding a CityLab student representative to the School Committee

The Subcommittee unanimously approved amendments to policies regarding public participation at meetings and the process for contacting the school attorney. The committee also adopted new language for the student and parent guide concerning searches and disciplinary actions.

• Approved amendments to File BEDH regarding public participation (Unanimous)
• Approved amendments to File BDG requiring written requests to the vice chair for attorney assistance (Unanimous)
• Adopted new language for the Guide to Revere Public Schools regarding student searches and disciplinary admissions (Unanimous)
• Tabled File JH regarding student absences and excuses
• Agreed that all new curriculum and materials must be presented to the school committee for approval

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session on June 4, 2024. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association.

• Executive session to discuss Revere Teachers Association bargaining strategy

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting to vote on the fiscal year 2024-25 school budget. The proposed budget includes a $4,572,970 increase in appropriations over the previous year. Key priorities include middle school staffing and English Learner programs.

• Approval of the FY 2024/25 school budget appropriation of $126,284,616
• A $4,572,970 increase in appropriations compared to the previous fiscal year
• Mobilization of $8,000,000 from CFWD and District Reserve funds

The Revere School Committee held a public hearing and approved individual budget series and the total proposed school budget for the 2024/25 school year. Votes covered administration, instructional services, student services, plant operation, employee benefits, building improvements, and programs with other schools before the budget was approved for presentation to the City Council.

• Approved Series 1000 (Administration) in the amount of $3,747,817
• Approved Series 2000 (Instructional Services) in the amount of $83,410,604
• Approved Series 3000 (Other Student Services) in the amount of $13,825,675
• Approved Series 4000 (Operation of Plant/Maintenance) in the amount of $9,731,708
• Approved Series 5000 (Employee Benefits & Insurance) in the amount of $1,375,250
• Approved Series 7000 (Building Improvements) in the amount of $100,000
• Approved Series 9000 (Programs with Other Schools) in the amount of $14,093,563
• Approved total school budget in the amount of $126,284,616

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 3, 2024, with several items on the agenda. Key actions include a $3,000,000 loan order for Phase 15 of the Pump Station & Drainage Improvements project, a public hearing on an ordinance requiring police department records publication, and zoning amendments for the TED District and Floodplain Overlay District. The council will also discuss National Grid's double poles, consider appointments, and review various motions.

• Loan order of $3,000,000 for Phase 15 Construction Project No. 16729 for Pump Station & Drainage Improvements
• Public hearing on ordinance requiring publication of certain police department records
• Zoning map amendment changing parcels 10-188A3-1, 10-188A3-2, 10-188A3-3, 10-188A-4 from GB to TED district
• Zoning ordinance amendment for Floodplain Overlay District
• Reappointments to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board and Library Board of Trustees

The City Council unanimously approved amendments to the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement program and updated the Floodplain Overlay District. Council also approved several board appointments and funding for the Sand Sculpting Festival and snow removal deficits.

• Approved Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement amendments (Unanimous)
• Approved Floodplain Overlay District Ordinance (Unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Map amendment changing parcels from GB to TED (Unanimous)
• Ordered Police Department records publication ordinance to public hearing
• Approved $150,000 for Sand Sculpting Festival (9-2)
• Approved $171,000 for Snow & Ice Deficit (Unanimous)
• Approved $103,918.83 for RevereTV quarterly invoice (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointments for Affordable Housing Trust and Library Board (Unanimous)

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the 2024/2025 school budget. The agenda contains only this single budget item, with no further details provided.

• 2024/2025 Budget

The Ways and Means Subcommittee reviewed Version 3 of the FY 2024-2025 budget draft. No formal votes or approvals were recorded during this meeting. The discussion focused on additional middle school positions for the honors program, with one member stating that hiring twelve new teachers was not warranted.

• Reviewed FY 2024-2025 Budget Version 3
• Mr. Caggiano stated hiring twelve new teachers for honors program was not warranted
• Meeting adjourned without recorded vote or approval

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to vote on contract amendments for LeftField, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli totaling about $51.7 million, which would extend their services through project closeout and allow the project to proceed into the Design Development phase. The committee will also review schematic design follow-up, design development look-ahead, and approve April invoices.

• Vote to approve LeftField contract amendment #6 totaling $13,208,606 for basic services from Design Development through Project Close-out
• Vote to approve Perkins Eastman contract amendment #3 totaling $37,946,051 for basic services and reimbursable expenses from Design Development through Project Close-out
• Vote to approve Consigli contract amendment #2 totaling $513,000 for pre-construction services from June 2024 through November 2025
• Vote to approve April invoices for processing
• Approval of meeting minutes from May 1, 2024

The High School Building Committee approved contract amendments for Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli to extend services through the Design Development phase and beyond. The committee also approved several April service invoices and authorized the project team to proceed to the Design Development phase.

• Approved Leftfield Contract amendment #6 for $13,208,606 (unanimous)
• Approved Perkins Eastman Contract amendment #3 for $37,946,051 (unanimous)
• Approved Consigli Contract amendment #2 for $513,000 (unanimous)
• Authorized Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli to proceed to Design Development phase (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 invoice for Leftfield LLC for $21,000.00 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 invoice for Perkins Eastman for $127,943.50 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2024 invoice for Consigli Construction Co, Inc. for $25,440.00 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from May 1, 2024 (unanimous)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association and discuss strategy. The meeting will be held in executive session, meaning it is closed to the public, as permitted by Massachusetts law. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health will review previous meeting minutes and hear a presentation from the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District. The agenda includes discussions on a second-offense smoking violation at Parkway Liquors and condemnation proceedings for 85 Jones Road.

• Smoking Violation (Second Offense) at Parkway Liquors, 190 Revere Beach Parkway
• Condemnation proceedings regarding 85 Jones Road
• Presentation from Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District
• Chicken Keeping application for 128 Malden St
• Temporary Body Art licenses for Let Er Rip, LLC., Boston Harley-Davidson, and David Martinelli

The Board of Health cancelled condemnation proceedings for 85 Jones Road after owners provided proof of a sale agreement. They upheld a fine and 7-day suspension for Parkway Liquors for a second smoking violation. The Board also approved new licenses for chicken keeping and body art establishments.

• Cancelled condemnation proceedings for 85 Jones Road
• Upheld fine and 7-day suspension for Parkway Liquors (smoking violation)
• Approved initial chicken keeping license for Carmela & Luigi Dichiara
• Approved Body Art Establishment license for Let Er Rip, LLC. & Boston Harley-Davidson
• Approved Temporary Body Art Individual License for David Martinelli
• Approved April 25, 2024 meeting minutes

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss the district's cell phone policy and attendance and grading practices. The agenda also includes routine consent items such as approval of minutes, warrants, personnel changes, and the disposal of a damaged piano.

• Discussion of cell phone policy
• Discussion of district attendance and grading practices
• Approval of warrants totaling over $200,000
• New hires: Aya El Kharchafi (Paraprofessional, HILL), Ilham Mouradi (Paraprofessional, GES)
• Disposal of damaged piano (Fine Arts Dept./Garfield Administration)

The Committee approved meeting minutes and warrants, and scheduled a budget hearing for June 3, 2024. Members discussed implementing stricter cell phone restrictions at the high school and reviewed student attendance accountability measures.

• Approved minutes from April 23, 2024 and May 2, 2024
• Approved May warrants
• Scheduled Ways & Means Subcommittee meeting for May 30, 2024
• Scheduled Committee of the Whole Budget Hearing for June 3, 2024
• Scheduled regular meeting dates for July through December 2024
• Approved disposal of a damaged piano at the Garfield Complex

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to enroll non-resident students (School Choice) in Revere Public Schools. The committee will also vote on approving and encumbering funds for three March 2024 professional service invoices totaling $129,507.20 for the Revere High School project, and will hear reports from the superintendent and subcommittees.

• Public hearing and vote on School Choice enrollment of non-resident students
• Approve and encumber $21,000 for Leftfield LLC (March 2024 project management)
• Approve and encumber $83,067.20 for Perkins Eastman (March 2024 professional services)
• Approve and encumber $25,440 for Consigli Construction (March 2024 preconstruction services)
• Motion to prioritize expansion of collaboration with North East Vocational Technical School in FY25 budget

The School Committee voted unanimously to not participate in the state school choice program due to classroom overcrowding. The board also approved several professional service payments for high school building projects and prioritized vocational trade collaborations in the FY25 budget.

• Voted not to adopt state school choice for non-residents (7-0)
• Approved $21,000 payment to Leftfield LLC for March 2024 services (7-0)
• Approved $83,067.20 payment to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC for March 2024 services (7-0)
• Approved $25,440 payment to Consigli Construction Co. for preconstruction services (7-0)
• Voted to prioritize High School collaboration with Northeast Vocational Technical School in FY25 budget (7-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association and discuss strategy regarding a Level Three grievance filed by the association. The meeting is closed to the public and focuses solely on this grievance and related bargaining strategy.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Hear a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association
• Discuss strategy for responding to the Level Three grievance

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on a $493,217,901 bond authorization for a new Revere High School, an amendment to the Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement, a zoning map change for parcels in the TED District, and a Floodplain Overlay District ordinance. The council will also discuss unfinished business, including a salary parity ordinance, and consider several appointments and motions, such as repaving Pines Road and renaming Liberty Park.

• Public hearing on $493,217,901 bond for new Revere High School
• Public hearing on zoning map change from GB to TED for parcels 10-188A3-1, 10-188A3-2, 10-188A3-3, 10-188A-4
• Public hearing on Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Abatement amendment
• Motion to repave Pines Road due to salt water, sand, and clamshells damage
• Motion to rename Liberty Park to Lt. John Jones Memorial Park

The City Council approved a $493,217,901 bond authorization for the construction of a new Revere High School, passing 9-2. The Council also unanimously confirmed several city appointments and ordained a new salary schedule for non-union employees. Several zoning and ordinance proposals were tabled or referred to committee for further review.

• Approved $493,217,901 bond for new Revere High School (9-2)
• Confirmed appointment of Chris Ciaramella as DPW Superintendent (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Isaac McDaniel as Director of Veterans Services (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Steven Morabito as Executive Director of Human Rights Commission (Unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Leah Hoffman to Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Ordained Parity Salary Ordinance updating Table III salaries (Unanimous)
• Ordered repaving of Pines Road (Voice Vote)
• Ordered renaming of Liberty Park to Lt. John Jones Memorial Park (Voice Vote)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will review the director's report, including financials, new programs, and staffing needs. They will discuss building updates such as floor replacement, front steps, and a bid for dome roof and safety railings. The board will also consider starting a Friends of the Library group and future fundraising options, including renting the library.

• Set interviews for new Adult Librarian
• Budget discussion scheduled for June 13th, 5-7
• Floors to be done over the summer
• Architect to be paid to put out bid for dome roof and upper floor safety railings and glass walls
• Discuss starting friends of the library group and future fundraising options

The Board approved summer hours starting May 23. Trustees tabled budget allocations for architectural support regarding front steps and balcony safety, and deferred a $40,000 roof project spend pending further information.

• Approved summer hours starting May 23
• Tabled budget allocation for front steps and balcony safety architectural support
• Deferred approval of $40,000 roof project spend
• Passed motion to adjourn

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is meeting to ratify minutes, review finances, and discuss standing items including the 133 Salem St property, a Habitat for Humanity home repairs proposal, tax title properties, and coordination with the Housing Production Plan. They will also consider forming a subcommittee for a home repair program and crafting a press release on activities.

• 133 Salem St property update
• Habitat for Humanity home repairs proposal and subcommittee formation
• Tax title properties discussion
• AHTF + HPP coordination with guest invitations for 6/6 and 6/13 sessions
• Press release on AHTF activities

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and discuss strategy. The meeting is closed to the public, and no votes or decisions are expected to be made public.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council is holding a regular meeting with several items, including a request from the CFO for a public hearing on a $493,217,901 bond authorization for the new Revere High School. The council will also discuss ordinances on the Superintendent of Public Works term, food truck regulations, street and sidewalk opening permits in winter, and a parity salary ordinance. Additionally, there are communications on the reappointment of Deborah Frank to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board, memorial pole locations, and a financial overview presentation.

• Bond authorization for new Revere High School: $493,217,901
• Ordinance on Superintendent of Public Works term
• Ordinance on food truck regulations
• Ordinance on street and sidewalk opening permits during winter
• CFO presentation on city finances and debt service

The City Council unanimously approved FY2025 revolving funds and three ordinances regarding the Superintendent of Public Works, food truck regulations, and winter excavation permits. They ordered a public hearing for a $493.2 million bond authorization to construct the new Revere High School. The Parity Salary Ordinance was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved FY2025 Departmental Revolving Funds (Unanimous)
• Ordained ordinance setting Superintendent of Public Works term to four years (Unanimous)
• Ordained amendments to food truck regulations including location changes and parking rules (Unanimous)
• Ordained amendments to street/sidewalk opening permits, adding $500 winter fee and 5-year moratorium (Unanimous)
• Tabled Parity Salary Ordinance for future discussion
• Ordered public hearing for $493,217,901 bond authorization for new Revere High School
• Approved memorial pole locations requested by Veterans' Services (Voice Vote)
• Referred reappointment of Deborah Frank to Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the 2024/2025 school budget. The agenda lists only this single budget item, with no further details provided.

• Review of 2024/2025 Budget

The subcommittee reviewed Version 2 of the FY 2024-25 budget, which currently shows a projected deficit of $552,051. No final votes were taken; the committee will meet again in June to finalize numbers for a full Committee vote.

• Maintained funding for the fourth Student Resource Officer position in the budget

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to approve March invoices, follow up on the schematic design submission, and receive an update from the MSBA Board of Directors meeting. The agenda also includes public comment and other business. This is a routine project meeting for the ongoing high school construction project.

• Approval of meeting minutes from March 27, 2024
• Vote to approve March invoices for processing
• Schematic design submission follow-up
• MSBA Board of Directors meeting update
• Public comment

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding street and sidewalk opening permits during winter months and a salary parity ordinance. The council will also consider reports from sub-committees, including special legislation on city employment and candidacy, an ordinance for interpretation services, and amendments to public works superintendent term and food truck regulations. Additionally, the council will discuss motions on topics such as senior water/sewer discounts, a project labor agreement for the new high school, a speed table on Sagamore Street, and various commendations.

• Public hearing on ordinance for street and sidewalk opening permits during winter months (24-123)
• Public hearing on salary parity ordinance (24-137)
• Special legislation on city employment and candidacy (24-057)
• Ordinance providing interpretation services for public meetings and documents (24-061)
• Motion to restore senior water/sewer discount rates (24-092)

The City Council approved special legislation prohibiting city councillors and school committee members from holding appointive city offices or employment during their terms. The Council also approved a 10-year contract renewal with WinWaste and adjusted senior water discount rates.

• Approved special legislation banning city councillors and school committee members from holding appointive city office or employment during their term (8-1)
• Approved 10-year contract renewal with WinWaste (7-3)
• Ordered senior water discount rates to 35% for ≤25k gallons, 20% for 25,001-70k, and 10% for >70k (Voice Vote)
• Ordered installation of speed table on Sagamore Street (Voice Vote)
• Ordered request to DCR to make Revere Beach from Beach Street to Revere Street dog friendly year-round (8-2)
• Ordered Municipal Lien Certificate fee be set at $50 (Voice Vote)
• Ordered request to DCR to station a lifeguard in front of the Jack Satter House (Voice Vote)
• Ordered request to Engineering Department to stop reducing driveway sizes during sidewalk reconstruction (Voice Vote)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Board of Health approved the condemnation of 71 Pitcairn Street. The board also approved several body art licenses and heating variances for six condominium properties.

• Condemnation of 71 Pitcairn Street approved
• Body Art Establishment License renewal for Browsbycamila approved
• Body Art Individual License renewal for Maria Nieto approved
• Body Art Establishment License for Face Lip Brow Bar approved
• Body Art Individual Practitioner License for Andrea Medina approved
• One Day Temporary Establishment License for Let Er Rip, LLC. & Boston Harley-Davidson approved
• One Day Temporary Individual License for David Martinelli approved
• Heating Variances for 437 Revere Beach Blvd, 235 Revere St, 510-515 Revere Beach Blvd, 376 Ocean Ave, 350 Revere Beach Blvd, and 382 Ocean Ave approved

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee is meeting to vote on entering executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association. The closed session will cover both conducting the bargaining session and discussing strategy. This is a procedural agenda item with no public discussion or decisions expected.

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

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is meeting to ratify prior minutes, review finances, and discuss the Housing Production Plan with consultant JM Goldson. They will also receive brief updates on specific projects, including 133 Salem St, Habitat for Humanity home repairs, and tax title properties.

• Ratification of previous meeting's minutes
• Finances update
• Housing Production Plan update with JM Goldson
• Update on 133 Salem St
• Update on Habitat for Humanity home repairs

The board ratified previous meeting minutes and received a financial update showing a balance of $1,153,895.04. Members discussed a proposal from Habitat for Humanity for a low-income senior home repairs program but deferred a decision to vet particulars and explore alternatives.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Habitat for Humanity senior home repairs proposal for further vetting

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, financial reports, personnel items, and acceptance of grants. Notable grants include a $334,714 Teacher Diversification Grant, a $125,000 Early College Support Grant, and an $18,426 ESL Certification Grant. The agenda also includes a superintendent evaluation overview and regular meeting items.

• Teacher Diversification Grant, Part 2 ($334,714)
• 2024 Innovation Career Pathways Designee (CityLab High School)
• English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification Grant ($18,426)
• FY25 FC460 Early College Support Grant ($125,000)
• Superintendent Evaluation Overview

The Committee reviewed the timeline and criteria for the Superintendent's midyear formative evaluation. The board also approved several grants for teacher diversification, green energy, and ESL certification.

• Approved minutes from March 19, 2024, and subcommittee meetings from April 2, 9, and 10, 2024
• Accepted $334,714 Teacher Diversification Grant
• Accepted $25,000 Innovation Career Pathways Designee grant for CityLab green energy pathway
• Accepted $18,426 English as a Second Language (ESL) Certification Grant
• Accepted $125,000 FC460 Early College Support Grant
• Established midyear Superintendent evaluation timeline with feedback summary due in June

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will vote on a consent calendar, hear reports on the MCIEA portfolio pilot at Paul Revere Innovation School, and consider motions including a paraprofessionals union agreement and payment of invoices for the Revere High School project. The meeting also includes updates from subcommittees and a student representative report.

• Motion to approve Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals Memorandum of Agreement
• Payments totaling $175,339.30 for January and February 2024 invoices to Leftfield LLC, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli Construction for the Revere High School project
• Motion to provide appreciation lunch for staff at Beachmont Veterans Memorial School
• Presentation on MCIEA Portfolios of Performance pilot at Paul Revere Innovation School
• Public Speak period for resident comments

The Revere School Committee voted 5-1 to prioritize adding 12 teachers for grades 7-8 honors core content and $30,000 in PowerSchool scheduling support in the fiscal year 2025 budget. It also voted 5-1 to postpone sixth-grade honors implementation for 2024/25 until the seventh- and eighth-grade program is shown to succeed. The committee approved a paraprofessional union memorandum of agreement and a series of Revere High School project invoice payments totaling $196,347.75. A motion to support relocating the ASCEND Program from Susan B. Anthony Middle School to Garfield Middle School failed for lack of a second, so no recommendation was made.

• Approved Consent Calendar (6-0, Milbury-Ellis absent)
• Approved prioritizing 12 additional grades 7-8 honors teachers and $30,000 PowerSchool cost for FY2025 budget (5-1, Caggiano no)
• Approved postponing sixth-grade honors program for 2024/25 until grades 7-8 program succeeds (5-1, Caggiano no)
• Approved Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals Memorandum of Agreement (6-0, Milbury-Ellis absent)
• Approved appreciation lunch for Beachmont Veterans Memorial School staff (5-0, Bronsdon-Rizzo not voting, Milbury-Ellis absent)
• Approved encumbering and paying $21,000 to Leftfield LLC, Invoice #36, January 2024 services (6-0)
• Approved encumbering and paying $42,069.55 to Perkins Eastman Architect DPC, Invoice #87970.00.0-35, January 2024 services (6-0)
• Approved encumbering and paying $25,440 to Consigli Construction Co., Invoice #13, preconstruction services (6-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association. The only action on the agenda is a motion to enter the closed session, which is permitted under Massachusetts law. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association
• Motion and vote to enter executive session under M.G.L. ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)(3)

Parking Advisory Committee - Regular Meeting

The Parking Advisory Committee discussed replacing worn-out signs at Costa Park and installing synthetic tree pits on Shirley Avenue. Members reviewed a cost estimate of $17.00 per square foot for synthetic pits and agreed to use Shirley Avenue as a test area. No formal votes or final approvals were recorded in these minutes.

• Discussed replacing two signs at Costa Park
• Reviewed synthetic tree pit proposal ($17.00/sq ft for 20+ pits)
• Agreed to use Shirley Avenue as a test area for tree pits
• Noted parking meter 15-minute button change is pending a study

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Health & Special Education Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the 2024 Special Education Program. This is a discussion item only, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of the 2024 Special Education Program

The Health and Special Education Subcommittee discussed relocating the ASCEND Program from Susan B. Anthony Middle School to Garfield Middle School. The committee noted that it does not approve classroom relocations unless there is a budgetary impact, but it voted to recommend the move to the full School Committee. The recommendation passed with one yes vote and one abstention.

• Recommended relocation of ASCEND Program to Garfield Middle School (1-0-1)

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Revere School Committee's Personnel Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the superintendent evaluation process. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no votes or decisions listed.

• Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation Process

The subcommittee reviewed a draft plan for the superintendent's evaluation based on the 2019 DESE Superintendent Evaluation Guide. The committee recommended beginning the mid-year cycle process, which includes a timeline for feedback and data collection through June.

• Recommended beginning the mid-year cycle process for superintendent evaluation (1-0-1)

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear the director's and treasurer's reports, and discuss library business. The agenda includes updates on the submitted budget, building safety concerns (front steps and top-floor), and potential fundraising options like renting the library. The board will also discuss forming a Friends of the Library group and other collaborations.

• Financial report and submitted budget review
• Discussion of front steps and top-floor safety concerns with city architect
• Potential fundraising options, including renting the library
• Discussion of starting a Friends of the Library group
• Chamber of Commerce collaboration discussion

The Board approved institutional membership in the Massachusetts Library Association. Trustees also reviewed the proposed budget for the coming fiscal year and discussed facility repairs including front steps and balcony safety railings.

• Approved institutional membership in the Massachusetts Library Association (Passed)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Revere Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. The entire meeting will be held in executive session, closed to the public, as permitted under Massachusetts law.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hear presentations on Naloxboxes and opioid settlement funds, the Revere High School building project, and student needs. They will also consider zoning amendments for home-based childcare, the Overlook Ridge Overlay District, and a special permit for a 9-unit townhouse development at 8 Revere Street, along with several motions and a salary ordinance amendment.

• Update on Naloxboxes and opioid settlement monies (24-133)
• Revere High School Building Project update by LeftField (24-135)
• Zoning amendment for home-based childcare (24-022)
• Special permit for 9-unit townhouse at 8 Revere Street (24-118)
• Motion for speed calming on Pomona Street (24-138)

The City Council ordained several zoning amendments, including new regulations for home-based childcare and the Overlook Ridge Overlay District. The Council also approved a zoning map change in North Revere and a special permit for a townhouse development.

• Ordained home-based childcare zoning amendments (9-0)
• Ordained Overlook Ridge Overlay District amendments (9-1)
• Ordained zoning map changes for CD and RA1 districts in North Revere (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 9-unit townhouse development at 8 Revere Street (Unanimous)
• Ordered parity salary ordinance amendment to public hearing
• Ordered Mayor to request speed calming on Pomona Street (Voice Vote)
• Ordered Mayor to request DCR close tide gates during Nor'easters (Voice Vote)
• Referred parks and recreation ordinance to Parks & Recreation

School Committee - Budget Sub Committee

The Ways & Means Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the 2024/2025 budget. The agenda contains only this single item, with no further details provided.

• Discussion of the 2024/2025 budget

The subcommittee reviewed Version 1 of the FY 2024-25 budget, which includes a proposed 4% cost-of-living increase for staff and a $7.5 million increase in Net School Spending. No formal votes were taken; the committee aims to vote on the budget in May, with a deadline of June.

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Paraprofessionals Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and discuss related strategy. The meeting is scheduled for April 1, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School. No public action is expected as the session is closed.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with the union
• Meeting location: Ferrante School Committee Room, Revere High School

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals. The meeting is closed to the public and is scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2024, at 12:30 PM via Zoom. No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Meeting held via Zoom on March 29, 2024 at 12:30 PM

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health is holding its regular public meeting to review and approve February minutes, receive the monthly communicable disease report, and hear a presentation from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards. The board will also receive an Opioid Abatement Working Group presentation and consider license renewals for chicken and bee keeping, plus one new bee keeping application.

• Review and approve minutes from February 22, 2024
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Presentation from Cheryl Sbarra, Massachusetts Association of Health Boards
• Opioid Abatement Working Group Presentation
• Renewal for Chicken Keeping License - Iphigenie Victorin; Renewal for Bee Keeping License - Damian DeMarco; Initial Application for Bee Keeping License - Aldo G. De Oliveira

The Board of Health approved three animal keeping license renewals and applications. Members received a presentation on the legal authority of boards of health and an update on opioid abatement funding priorities.

• Approved meeting minutes from February 22, 2024
• Approved chicken keeping license renewal for Iphigenie Victorin
• Approved bee keeping license renewal for Damian DeMarco
• Approved bee keeping license for Aldo G. De Oliveir

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Special Virtual Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is meeting to review finances and discuss the 133 Salem St affordable home ownership project. The board will also receive quick updates on the Habitat for Humanity home repairs project and the Housing Production Plan.

• 133 Salem St Affordable Home Ownership Project
• Habitat for Humanity home repairs project
• Housing Production Plan
• Finances update

The Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board approved funding to deed-restrict two units at 133 Salem St for an income-restricted lottery. The board also ratified previous meeting minutes and received a financial update.

• Ratified previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $520,000 total outlay ($260,000 per unit) to deed-restrict Unit 101 and Unit 201 at 133 Salem St for 80% AMI lottery (8-0)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health is holding a public meeting to discuss routine public health matters, including a communicable disease report, a presentation on opioid abatement, and license renewals for chicken and bee keeping. The board will also introduce a new member and review minutes from the previous meeting.

• Renewal for Chicken Keeping License - Iphigenie Victorin
• Renewal for Bee Keeping License - Damian DeMarco
• Initial Application for Bee Keeping License - Aldo G. De Oliveira
• Opioid Abatement Working Group Presentation
• Public Health Communicable monthly report (Lauren Buck)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and vote on several items, including approving February invoices and a contract amendment for additional site investigations. They will also discuss the schematic design submission status with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and review the design development work plan. The meeting includes public comment and is the 61st project meeting.

• Vote to approve February invoices for processing
• Presentation and motion to approve Perkins Eastman Contract Amendment #2 for additional site investigations
• Schematic Design Submission follow-up and MSBA status
• Design Development Work Plan review and working groups discussion
• School Building Committee roster update

The committee approved a contract amendment for geo-environmental site investigations and processed several February service invoices. Members also introduced new committee appointees and discussed the transition to the design development phase.

• Approved Perkins Eastman contract amendment #2 for site investigations totaling $63,122.40 (15-0)
• Approved February 2024 invoice for Leftfield LLC in the amount of $21,000.00 (15-0)
• Approved February 2024 invoice for Perkins Eastman in the amount of $40,398.20 (15-0)
• Approved February 2024 invoice for Consigli Construction Co. in the amount of $25,440.00 (15-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 28, 2024 (15-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Paraprofessionals Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and discuss related strategy. The meeting is scheduled for March 25, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with the union

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several zoning ordinance amendments, including home-based childcare, food trucks, and the Overlook Ridge Overlay District, as well as a fuel storage license for a mixed-use development at 50 Salt Street. The council will also consider utility pole relocations by National Grid and Verizon, a special permit for a townhouse development at 8 Revere Street, and various appointments and motions.

• Hearing on ordinance amending zoning for home-based childcare (24-022)
• Hearing on fuel storage license for 270 gallons diesel and 2,506 gallons gasoline at 50 Salt Street (24-114)
• Hearing on special permit for 9-unit townhouse at 8 Revere Street (24-118)
• Hearing on National Grid/Verizon pole relocation at 53 Dedham Street (24-116)
• Motion to request ordinance for indoor storage of electric vehicles (24-131)

The City Council approved a $50,000 appropriation for the Revere History Museum and granted a special permit for bedroom increases at 35 Francis Street. Several city commission appointments were confirmed, and a Chapter 148 license for fuel storage at 50 Salt Street was approved.

• Approved $50,000 appropriation for Revere History Museum upgrades (Unanimous)
• Granted special permit for bedroom increases at 35 Francis Street (Unanimous)
• Granted Chapter 148 license for fuel storage at 50 Salt Street (10-1)
• Approved appointments to Public Art Commission, Commission on Disabilities, Board of Health, Conservation Commission, and Planning Board (Voice Vote)
• Re-appointed John Hurley as Harbormaster (Voice Vote)
• Ordered ordinance on street and sidewalk opening permits to public hearing
• Referred home-based childcare and Overlook Ridge zoning amendments to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Ordered Mayor to request speeding enforcement on Cary Avenue and patrols on Thorndike and Hastings Streets (Voice Vote)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss updates on planning for honors classes, portable classrooms, and the superintendent's evaluation process. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with routine approvals, including warrants (invoices) and personnel items. The meeting is scheduled for March 19, 2024, at 5:00 PM at Revere High School and via Zoom.

• Approval of warrants including $226,800 for regular transportation from Healey Bus Inc.
• Approval of personnel items including new hires and retirements/resignations/terminations.
• Approval of school field trips for RHS Speech & Debate to Chicago, IL and RHS Outdoors Club to Alexandria, NH.
• Discussion of superintendent's evaluation process.
• Update on planning for honors classes and portable classrooms.

The Committee discussed a proposal to implement honors classes for 8th grade math and ELA, but requested more collaboration with teachers and staff before voting. The Committee also approved February minutes and various warrants.

• Approved February minutes
• Approved March warrants
• Approved RHS Speech & Debate field trip to Chicago, IL
• Approved RHS Outdoors Club field trip to Alexandria, NH
• Tabled vote on middle school honors program implementation

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will hold a regular meeting on March 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The agenda includes votes on the Student Opportunity Act Plan and the Special Education Redesign, as well as the nomination and election of a School Committee Treasurer. The committee will also hear reports on restorative practices, fine arts, the middle school lottery, and the Student Opportunity Act Plan.

• Vote to approve Student Opportunity Act Plan
• Vote to approve Special Education Redesign
• Nomination and election of School Committee Treasurer
• Presentation on restorative practices at Garfield Middle School
• Fine Arts Department update

The Revere School Committee approved the Student Opportunity Act Plan and a Special Education Redesign, but amended the redesign to exclude moving the Life Skills/ASCEND program from Susan B. Anthony Middle School to Garfield Middle School. That move was referred to the Health and Special Education Subcommittee. The Committee also elected Mr. Anthony Caggiano as its first treasurer and voted to conduct a midpoint evaluation of the Superintendent this spring.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Student Opportunity Act Plan as presented (vote not recorded)
• Approved Special Education Redesign except moving Life Skills/ASCEND from SBA to GMS (7-0)
• Referred Life Skills/ASCEND move from SBA to GMS to Health and Special Education Subcommittee
• Elected Mr. Anthony Caggiano as School Committee Treasurer (6-0, one not voting)
• Amended Superintendent's evaluation cycle to conduct midpoint evaluation this spring (7-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is meeting to ratify minutes, review finances, and receive updates on the housing production plan, Salem Street project, vacant/tax title properties, and the Habitat repairs program. The board will also discuss research on home ownership opportunities.

• Finances update by treasurer Anayo Osueke
• Housing production plan working group update
• Salem St project update
• Vacant/tax title properties update
• Habitat repairs program update

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board voted unanimously (8-0) to authorize its officers to negotiate a proposal to subsidize two additional deed-restricted affordable units at 133 Salem St and bring it back to the full board. The board also voted unanimous support for the idea of subsidizing two additional two-bedroom units. The board ratified prior minutes, heard that the city's certified free cash transfer was $366,597 bringing the new balance to $1,142,942.26, and received updates on the housing production plan and other programs. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Ratified previous meeting's minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized officers Joe Gravellese, Claire Inzerillo, and Anayo Osueke to negotiate a proposal to subsidize two additional deed-restricted affordable units at 133 Salem St and present it to the full board (8-0)
• Voted unanimous intention/support for subsidizing two additional two-bedroom units
• Directed Tom Skwierawski and AHTF officers to research whether the two additional units join the existing lottery or a separate/new process

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business including the director's report, financials, and upcoming programs. They will also address budget season, capital plan items, a bookmobile request, and the open Reference Librarian position. The agenda is largely procedural with no major votes or public hearings listed.

• Budget season beginning; capital plan items and Book Mobile requested
• Revisiting open Reference Librarian position
• ETP Grant approval
• Selling fundraiser tickets and working on raffle prizes
• Strategic Plan sub-committee report

The Board of Trustees established a Strategic Planning Subcommittee consisting of five trustees and staff support. The Board also discussed upcoming budget priorities for capital improvements and a potential policy for monitoring Facebook comments.

• Approved minutes of the previous meeting
• Created Strategic Planning Subcommittee (Passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 p.m. (Passed)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association and discuss strategy. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2024, at 3:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room. No public action is expected.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Teachers Association
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with Revere Teachers Association

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold a public hearing on a special permit request for a 5-story, 48-room boutique hotel at 185 Squire Road, and will consider an ordinance establishing a Stabilization Fund for stormwater and culvert projects. The Council will also vote on motions to oppose the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's proposed bike lane on Bennington Street, to request increased street lighting at 1 Orr Square, and to discuss the ongoing Oak Island railroad crossing project. Additionally, the agenda includes several appointments to city boards and commissions.

The City Council granted a special permit to build a 5-story, 104-room boutique hotel at 185 Squire Road, voting 9-1 with Councillor Kelley opposed. The permit carries 14 conditions, including a $148,720 sewer mitigation fee, no driveway openings on Squire Road, and a 3% contribution to the Capital Improvement Trust Fund. The council also ordained a drainage, stormwater, and culvert stabilization fund (9-1) and approved a special act changing how mayoral vacancies are filled (8-2). A separate special act on city employment and candidacy was tabled in committee.

• Approved special permit for 5-story, 104-room hotel at 185 Squire Road with 14 conditions (9-1, Kelley nay)
• Ordained drainage, stormwater, and culvert stabilization fund with 10% free cash transfer requirement (9-1, Silvestri nay)
• Approved special act on filling mayoral vacancies, reverting to 6-month timeframe (8-2, Novoselsky and Silvestri nay)
• Tabled special act on city employment and candidacy in committee for further discussion
• Approved $104,396.89 appropriation from Cable Access Receipt Reserve Fund for RevereTV quarterly invoice (unanimous)
• Approved appropriations to fund Unit A and Unit B Memoranda of Agreement for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred appointments of Viviana Catano (Board of Health), Bernardo Sepulveda (Conservation Commission), and Dr. Craig Castanza (Planning Board) to Appointments Committee
• Placed on file motion on sub-committee Open Meeting Law deliberations after City Solicitor opinion

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee is meeting as a Committee of the Whole to vote on entering executive session. The closed session will address a Level Three grievance filed by the Revere Teachers Association, including collective bargaining and strategy discussions. No other public business is on the agenda.

• Vote to enter executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a)
• Collective bargaining session with Revere Teachers Association
• Hear Level Three grievance
• Discuss strategy regarding grievance response

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and vote on submitting the Schematic Design Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA), a key step in the high school project. The committee will also approve January invoices, update its roster, and review the project schedule. Public comment is included.

• Vote to approve submission of Schematic Design Report to MSBA
• Approval of January invoices for processing
• School Building Committee roster update
• Review of schematic design submission to MSBA
• Schedule look-ahead

The Revere High School Building Committee unanimously approved submitting the Schematic Design Report to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). They also authorized the project team to begin permitting activities early using remaining funds from existing contracts, with no extra cost to the city. Additionally, the committee approved three January service invoices totaling $88,509.55 for Leftfield, Perkins Eastman, and Consigli Construction.

• Approved January 17, 2024 meeting minutes (12-0)
• Approved Leftfield LLC invoice for $21,000.00 (12-0)
• Approved Perkins Eastman invoice for $42,069.55 (12-0)
• Approved Consigli Construction Co. invoice for $25,440.00 (12-0)
• Proposed adding a council member to the committee roster
• Approved submission of Schematic Design Report to MSBA (12-0)
• Authorized early start on permitting activities using existing contract funds (12-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Fund - Regular Meeting

The Revere Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board is meeting to discuss its finances, updates on the Housing Production Plan, and various housing programs. The agenda includes discussions with the Mayoral Transition Team, introductions of new members, and updates from city staff and the Revere Housing Authority. The board will also review plans for its website and hold a directional discussion on the homeownership opportunity program.

• Discussion with Mayoral Transition Team
• Finances update by treasurer Anayo Osueke
• Updates on Housing Production Plan
• Updates on vacant/developable properties from city staff
• Directional discussion on homeownership opportunity program strategy

The board established four subcommittees to evaluate affordable homeownership options, including market rate properties, Salem St condos, foreclosed properties, and new multifamily developments. Members received updates on the Housing Production Plan survey and the current fund balance of $776,345.

• Formed subcommittee for market rate opportunities (Matt, Anayo, Lori)
• Formed subcommittee for Salem St condo opportunities (Joe, Anayo)
• Formed subcommittee for foreclosure list next steps (Joe, Lorena)
• Formed subcommittee for multifamily builder outreach (Anayo)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a consent calendar that includes enrollment updates, personnel items, and several donations. The agenda also includes a list of invoices for approval covering district-wide services, individual school supplies, and transportation costs.

• RHS Early College Capacity Grant: $100,000
• High School Senior Internship in Education Project: $85,500
• Amazon donation for Revere Public Schools Robotic program: $7,500
• Louise Derosa donation: $2,000
• Healey Bus Inc. transportation invoices totaling over $239,000

The Revere School Committee met as a Committee of the Whole on February 27, 2024 and approved its January minutes plus subcommittee minutes from February 7, 2024. Members reviewed the consent calendar, including warrants, enrollment, personnel items, field trips, and a list of donations and grants. The committee then voted to adjourn; no other substantive motions or votes are recorded in the minutes.

• Approved January minutes and February 7, 2024 Policies & Procedures and Safety & Security subcommittee minutes
• Reviewed donations/gifts/grants including $2,000 from the late Louise DeRosa, $7,500 from Amazon for RHS Robotics, a $100,000 Early College Capacity Grant, and an $85,500 High School Internship Program grant
• Reviewed field trips: JROTC to Nationals in Daytona Beach and SBA 8th grade to New York City
• Voted to adjourn (moved by Ms. Milbury-Ellis, seconded by Mr. Kingston)

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will vote on approving and encumbering about $101,041.29 in December 2023 professional services invoices for the Revere High School project, including payments to Leftfield LLC, Perkins Eastman, Consigli Construction, and Weston & Sampson. The committee will also consider several policy changes, a restructuring of Committee of the Whole meetings, and creating a treasurer position. The agenda includes reports from the superintendent on curriculum and school plans, and an executive session for collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals.

• Approve $21,000 payment to Leftfield LLC for project management services
• Approve $52,766.19 payment to Perkins Eastman for architectural services
• Approve $25,440 payment to Consigli Construction for preconstruction services
• Approve $1,835.10 payment to Weston & Sampson for engineering services
• Vote on policy changes and restructuring of Committee of the Whole meetings

The Revere School Committee voted 7-0 to move forward with Early Childhood plans at the McKinley School and to create an Early Childhood director position. It also approved reducing the daily rate for the part-time Early Childhood Program from $15 to $10, and approved several policy changes and payments for Revere High School project services. The committee went into executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and did not return to regular session.

• Approved Consent Calendar (7-0)
• Approved moving forward with Early Childhood plans at McKinley School and creating an Early Childhood director position (7-0)
• Approved reducing daily rate for part-time Early Childhood Program from $15 to $10 (7-0)
• Approved changes to Policy BA (7-0)
• Approved changes to Policy BGB (Policy Adoption) (7-0)
• Approved MASC amendments to policies BHE, IJND, IJNDB, IJNDC, EFC, and EFD (7-0)
• Approved new MASC policies EHAA, EHB, GBEE, JICJ, KCD, and KDCB (7-0)
• Approved restructuring of the Committee of the Whole (7-0)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals. The meeting is scheduled for February 27, 2024, at 8:00 PM. No other business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under MGL ch. 30A, sec. 21(a) for collective bargaining strategy
• Discussion with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold public hearings on several items, including a special permit for a 104-room boutique hotel at 185 Squire Road, a $3,000,000 emergency loan for the Oak Island/MBTA Railroad Crossing Project, and an ordinance on interpretation services. They will also discuss regulations for small motorized bikes and scooters, and consider various motions and communications.

• Special permit for 5-story, 104-room boutique hotel at 185 Squire Road
• Emergency loan order of $3,000,000 for Oak Island/MBTA Railroad Crossing Project
• Ordinance providing interpretation services for public meetings and documents
• Special permit to modify non-conforming 4-family structure at 35 Francis Street
• Motion to restore senior Water & Sewer discount to last year's rate structure

The City Council approved a $3,000,000 emergency loan order and an accompanying resolution for the Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing Project (CWSRF No. 18903), covering removal and replacement of the water main and sewer line under the MBTA crossing. It also approved a special permit for an 11-unit apartment building at 1473 North Shore Road (10-1) and moved a home-based child care zoning ordinance to a public hearing. Several items were referred to subcommittees, including special permits for 35 Francis Street and a proposed 104-room hotel at 185 Squire Road, and an interpretation-services ordinance.

• Approved $3,000,000 emergency loan order for Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing Project CWSRF No. 18903 (11-0)
• Approved resolution authorizing loan application for CWSRF Project No. 18903 (11-0)
• Approved special permit for 11-unit apartment building at 1473 North Shore Road (10-1, Kelley nay)
• Ordered home-based child care zoning ordinance to public hearing (3/25/2024)
• Referred 35 Francis Street special permit to Zoning Sub-Committee (3/4/2024)
• Referred 185 Squire Road hotel special permit to Zoning Sub-Committee
• Referred interpretation services ordinance to Legislative Affairs
• Approved $366,597 from Free Cash to High School Stabilization Fund (11-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet to vote on entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Revere Teachers Association. The committee does not intend to return to open session, so no public decisions are expected.

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

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health is meeting to review and approve the minutes from January 24, 2024, and to hear monthly reports from the Director of Public Health and the Director of Inspectional Services. The board will also address a summons to appear for Kimberly Paula regarding 89 Augustus Street.

• Review and approve minutes from January 24, 2024
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Summons to appear for Kimberly Paula at 89 Augustus Street

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The RTA Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet to discuss collective bargaining strategy. The meeting includes a motion to enter executive session to discuss these negotiations.

• Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Revere Teachers Association

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will consider numerous mayoral appointments to various boards and commissions. The agenda also includes a request for a $3,000,000 emergency loan for the Oak Island/MBTA Railroad Crossing Project and motions regarding the Revere High School building project.

• Emergency loan request of $3,000,000 for Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing Project
• Special permit request for 250 residential units at 418 Revere Beach Parkway
• Special permit request to restore a dwelling unit at 164 Harris Street
• Motion to establish a 'Climate, Sustainability, and Workforce' Sub-Committee
• Multiple mayoral appointments to the Planning Board, Human Rights Commission, and more

The City Council approved a special permit for a 250-unit residential and 1-unit commercial development. The council also authorized a resolution for the Lead Service Line Inventory & Replacement Program and approved the March 5 Presidential Primary warrant.

• Approved mixed-use development of 250 residential and 1 commercial unit (10-1)
• Approved warrant for March 5, 2024 Presidential Primary (Voice Vote)
• Approved resolution for Lead Service Line Inventory & Replacement Program (Voice Vote)
• Approved installation of jointly owned pole on Winthrop Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Referred eminent domain request for 71 Sherman Street to Zoning and Ways & Means
• Ordered public hearing for $3M Oak Island / MBTA Railroad Crossing loan
• Established Climate, Sustainability, and Workforce Sub-Committee (Voice Vote)
• Approved appointment of Peggy Pratt as alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals (7-2)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Policies & Procedures Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on several policy items, including a vote on making the plumbing program permanent and a discussion on expanding vocational programs at Revere High School. Other agenda items include protocols, committee officers, policy adoption, and recent policy changes from the Massachusetts Association of School Committees (MASC).

• Vote on permanent plumbing program
• Discussion on additional vocational programs at Revere High School
• Review of BA protocols
• Review of BDB School Committee Officers
• Review of BGB Policy Adoption

The Policies and Procedures Subcommittee voted to recommend several revised policies and the creation of a Treasurer position to the full School Committee. The group also proposed a restructure of the Committee of the Whole to encourage organic conversation by suspending certain Robert's Rules of Order. These recommendations are scheduled for a vote at the February 27 meeting.

• Recommended revised BA policy regarding information request timelines (3-0)
• Recommended creation of a Committee Treasurer position (3-0)
• Recommended revised BGB policy on policy adoption (3-0)
• Recommended adoption of 12 MASC policies covering technology, security, and school meals (3-0)
• Recommended restructuring Committee of the Whole to a shaped format with free-flowing conversation (3-0)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Safety & Security Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss adding a part-time School Resource Officer. This is a discussion item only; no vote or decision is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of adding a part-time School Resource Officer

The Safety and Security Subcommittee discussed the need for an additional School Resource Officer (SRO). Members noted that funds are already appropriated in the current budget. Chair Anthony Caggiano will meet with the Chief of Police to discuss officer availability and training.

• Agreed that an additional School Resource Officer is needed

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss routine business, including the director's report, financial updates, and new programs. They will also consider a request for $3,500 to fund an accessibility app, maintenance, and service, and address board vacancies.

• Approval of minutes and financial report
• Director's report on new services and programs
• Request for $3,500 for accessibility app, maintenance, and service
• Discussion of police presence, strategic plan, and building updates
• 3 current board vacancies, 2 terms expired

The Board appointed Mark Ferrante as Acting Chair following the death of Frank Schettino. Trustees approved the use of grant funds for website ADA compliance and accepted the current financial report.

• Appointed Mark Ferrante as Acting Chair (Passed)
• Approved use of grant funds for Monsido ADA website compliance project ($3,500 annual payment) (Passed)
• Approved current Financial Report (Passed)
• Accepted minutes of January 25th meeting (Passed)

School Committee - Sub Committee Meeting

The Revere School Committee's Paraprofessionals Ad-Hoc Bargaining Committee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and discuss strategy. The meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2024, at 3:30 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room at Revere High School. The agenda is limited to these closed-session items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with the union

Human Rights Commission - Public Meeting

The Human Rights Commission will review activities from January, including participation in an MLK Day video and a meeting with the Mayor. The commission will also discuss plans for Black History Month and announce new members.

• Recap of January activities
• Black History Month planning
• Announcement of new members

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to vote on the location of the new Revere High School. This is the sole item on the agenda.

• Vote on location of the new Revere High School

The Revere School Committee voted 6-0 (Mr. Caggiano absent) to approve Wonderland as the preferred option for submission to the City Council and MSBA for the new Revere High School. The motion also approved the existing site Courtyard, Four Story scheme as a secondary preferred option if the City Council does not support Wonderland at its meeting that evening. After public comment and discussion, the committee voted to adjourn. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved Wonderland as preferred site for new Revere High School for submission to City Council and MSBA (6-0, Caggiano absent)
• Approved existing site Courtyard, Four Story scheme as secondary preferred option if City Council does not support Wonderland (6-0, Caggiano absent)
• Voted to adjourn (6-0, Caggiano absent)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The City Council will hold public hearings on a proposed 11-unit apartment building at 1473 North Shore and a 250-unit mixed-use development at 418 Revere Beach Parkway. The agenda also includes multiple petitions from National Grid regarding utility pole and conduit installations, as well as several mayoral appointments.

• Special permit hearing for 11-unit residential building at 1473 North Shore
• Planned Unit Development hearing for 250-unit mixed-use project at 418 Revere Beach Parkway
• Proposed ordinance for a drainage, stormwater, and culvert stabilization fund
• National Grid petitions for utility work at Sullivan Park and Revere Street
• Mayoral appointments for various boards including the License Commission and Board of Health

The City Council approved the selection of Wonderland as the preferred site for the new Revere High School building project, with a 10-1 vote. The council also approved several utility infrastructure permits for National Grid and Verizon, appointed Rich Viscay as City Auditor and Director of Finance, and referred two zoning applications to a sub-committee.

• Approved Wonderland as preferred site for new Revere High School (10-1)
• Approved National Grid pole installation on Revere Street (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid underground conduit installation on Revere Street (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid and Verizon joint pole at Victoria and Vinal Streets (voice vote)
• Approved National Grid underground conduits on Washburn Avenue (voice vote)
• Approved $107,420.90 appropriation for RevereTV quarterly invoice (voice vote)
• Approved Rich Viscay as City Auditor/Budget Director (unanimous)
• Approved Rich Viscay as Director of Finance (voice vote)

Board of Health - Public Meeting

The Revere Board of Health is meeting to review and approve prior minutes, hear monthly reports from public health and inspectional services, and discuss a communication from the acting water and sewer superintendent about lead brochures. The board will also hear from two business owners who are required to appear, and consider renewals of body art licenses.

• Review and approve minutes from November 30, 2023
• Public Health Communicable monthly report
• Inspectional Services monthly report
• Required appearance: Victor Mourre, owner of Boston Cosmetic and Laser Center
• Required appearance: Katherine Peguero, owner of Kat Beauty Co.

School Committee - Policies & Procedures Sub Committee

The Policies & Procedures Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the purpose of the DEI subcommittee and the restructuring of the Committee of the Whole. The meeting also includes discussions regarding Voc Tech recommendations and school committee protocols.

• Discussion of DEI subcommittee purpose
• Discussion of Committee of the Whole restructuring
• Voc Tech discussion and recommendation
• Review of School Committee protocols

The Policies and Procedures Subcommittee conducted a line-by-line review of draft protocols for the Revere School Committee. Members agreed to changes such as limiting meetings to 2.5 hours, requiring 10-minute presentation limits, and adding a Treasurer role. No final votes were taken on these changes; instead, the committee scheduled a follow-up meeting for February 7, 2024, to continue the work.

• Agreed to limit meetings to 2.5 hours, with extensions allowed by majority vote
• Agreed to limit presentations to 10 minutes (excluding questions)
• Agreed to add 'district’s Administration' to collaborative roles in protocols
• Agreed to change 'Agendas' heading to 'Meetings' and include annual June retreat
• Agreed to delete 'Decision Making' category from protocols
• Agreed to require courtesy notification to Superintendent and Principal for school visits
• Agreed to create new 'Officers and Responsibilities' category
• Scheduled next subcommittee meeting for February 7, 2024, at 4:00 PM

School Committee - Personnel Sub Committee

The Personnel Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals and to discuss strategy for those negotiations. The meeting is closed to the public and contains no other agenda items.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Revere Federation of Paraprofessionals
• Discussion of bargaining strategy with the paraprofessionals union

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and potentially approve the preferred schematic design option for the high school project, which would then be submitted to the School Committee, City Council, and the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The committee will also vote on approving December invoices and approve meeting minutes from previous sessions. Public comment is scheduled.

• Vote to approve December invoices for processing
• Preferred Schematic Report update and discussion
• Motions to approve preferred option for submission to School Committee, City Council, and MSBA
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 8, 2023, December 13, 2023, and January 3, 2024

The committee approved Wonderland as the preferred site option for submission to the school committee, city council, and MSBA. A backup plan was established to use the existing site courtyard 4 scheme if the Wonderland option is not supported. The committee also approved several December 2023 service invoices.

• Approved Wonderland as preferred site option (12-0)
• Approved existing site courtyard 4 scheme as backup preferred option (12-0)
• Approved $21,000.00 Leftfield LLC December invoice (12-0)
• Approved $52,766.19 Perkins Eastman December invoice (12-0)
• Approved $25,440.00 Consigli Construction Co. December invoice (12-0)
• Approved $1,835.10 Weston & Sampson Engineers December invoice (12-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 8, Dec 13, and Jan 3 (12-0 each)

School Committee - Committee of the Whole

The Revere School Committee will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss school policies, high school and middle school grading practices (including the Honors Program), and other agenda items. They will also consider a consent calendar that includes approval of minutes, warrants, financial reports, personnel items, donations, and field trips. The meeting is scheduled for January 16, 2024, at 5:00 PM in the Ferrante School Committee Room and via Zoom.

• Approval of warrants totaling over $1.2 million, including $381,524 for Chromebooks, $226,800 for regular transportation, and $69,103 for the Five District Partnership
• Discussion of high school and middle school grading practices, specifically the Honors Program
• Approval of field trips including Harvard Model Congress (Sheraton Hotel, Boston) and Robotics Club events in Bedford, NH, Springfield, MA, and the World Championship
• Personnel items including new hires, retirements, resignations, and terminations
• Acceptance of donations, gifts, and grants

The Revere School Committee Committee of the Whole met on January 16, 2024 and discussed adding an honors program at the middle and high school level, but did not vote on it. A motion to continue the conversation at the 6:00 meeting died for lack of a second. The committee approved December minutes, reviewed financial reports showing about $2.6 million in unspent net-school-eligible funds, and named members to the Plant & Maintenance and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion subcommittees. The meeting adjourned by a vote.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Motion to continue honors program discussion at 6:00 meeting failed for lack of a second
• Named Mr. Mattera as chair of Plant & Maintenance Sub-Committee, with Mrs. Bronsdon-Rizzo and Mr. Kingston added
• Named Ms. Monterroso as chair of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Sub-Committee, with Mrs. Milbury-Ellis and Mr. Caggiano
• Voted to adjourn

School Committee - Regular Meeting

The Revere School Committee will meet to vote on several motions, including creating separate honors classes for middle and high school core classes, adding portable classrooms to Revere High School, and closing schools for the Federal Primary Election on March 5, 2024. The agenda also includes reports on attendance, special education redesign, and a school building committee update.

• Motion to create separate honors classes for middle and high school core classes for 2024-25
• Motion to add portable classrooms to Revere High School with monthly updates
• Motion to have no school on March 5, 2024 for Federal Primary Election
• Special Education Redesign: renaming programs (e.g., ASCEND, IGNITE, PROPEL) and expanding middle school supports
• Draft 2024/25 School Calendar and vocational education discussion

The Revere School Committee approved the 2024-2025 school calendar, authorized separate honors classes for middle and high school core classes starting in the 2024-2025 school year, and approved the expansion of The Islamic Education School through grade 5. The committee also voted to dispose of expired COVID-19 tests and hand sanitizers, add portable classrooms to Revere High School, and approve standing subcommittees and representatives.

• Approved Consent Calendar
• Approved overruling the 15-minute public speak policy
• Approved disposal of expired COVID-19 tests and hand sanitizer
• Approved The Islamic Education School's request to expand to include grades 3 through 5
• Approved standing subcommittees for 2024
• Approved Mr. Caggiano as representative to the Shore Education Collaborative
• Approved separate classes for honors level programs for high school and middle schools beginning in the 2024-25 school year
• Approved adding portable classrooms to Revere High School

Library Board of Trustees - Regular Meeting

The Revere Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to discuss library operations, including a police response presentation, new programs, staff changes, and building updates. The board will also address trustee vacancies and expiring terms.

• Chief David Callahan to discuss police response
• New camera installation grant application
• New floors color selection in progress
• 3 current trustee vacancies, 2 terms expired
• Strategic Plan session with MBLC on January 25, 2024

The Board approved the minutes from the previous meeting. Trustees and the Library Director discussed security protocols and emergency response times with the Chief of Police, resulting in several proposed action items to improve dispatch and alarm testing.

• Approved minutes of the last meeting (Passed)

City Council - Regular Meeting

The Revere City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2024, covering unfinished business, communications, and motions. Key items include introducing new Council Rules of Order, receiving an update on the Revere High School Building Project, and considering appropriations for Ward 5 air quality monitoring and Leach Park renovation. The council will also vote on several motions, including ordering public hearings on a stormwater stabilization fund and a home-based childcare zoning ordinance, and requesting traffic safety improvements.

• Appropriation from Community Improvement Trust for Ward 5 air quality monitoring
• Appropriation from Community Improvement Trust Fund for Leach Park renovation
• Public hearing ordered: ordinance establishing a stabilization fund for drainage, stormwater, and culvert projects
• Public hearing ordered: zoning ordinance relative to home-based childcare
• Motion to request overhead flashing light at Broadway and Mountain Avenue for student safety

The City Council approved $25,000 for Ward 5 air quality monitoring and $30,000 for Leach Park renovations. The Council also adopted amended Rules of Order and referred several mayoral appointments to the Appointments Committee.

• Approved $25,000 appropriation for Ward 5 air quality monitoring (Unanimous)
• Approved $30,000 appropriation for Leach Park renovation (Unanimous)
• Adopted City Council Rules of Order as amended (Voice Vote)
• Ordered the City Clerk to provide the monthly meeting calendar to local news media (Voice Vote)
• Ordered the Mayor to request a presentation on the 'Lead in your Drinking Water' pamphlet (Voice Vote)
• Ordered the Mayor to request traffic safety investigations for Broadway and Mountain Avenue (Voice Vote)
• Ordered the naming of the Point of Pines Fire Station meeting room after John F. Powers (Voice Vote)
• Approved an on-call stipend for a building inspector (Voice Vote)

RHS Building Committee - Committee Meeting

The Revere High School Building Committee is meeting to review and vote on a single design option for the new high school on the existing site, and to compare it with the Wonderland option. The committee will also vote on sending an update to the School Committee and City Council. Three design options are presented: Courtyard 4-Story, Triangle 5-Story, and Triangle 6-Story, with total project costs ranging from $550 million to $557 million.

• Motion to select a single option on the existing site (Courtyard 4-Story, Triangle 5-Story, or Triangle 6-Story)
• Comparison of existing site options vs. Wonderland option, with Wonderland total project cost of $267.9 million (code upgrade only) or $530.9 million (addition/renovation)
• Cost to Revere for existing site options: $310.8M (Courtyard 4), $315.3M (Triangle 5), $317.6M (Triangle 6)
• Motion to send update communication to School Committee and City Council
• Public comment period

The Building Committee approved the 4-story courtyard as the single design option for the existing school site. The committee also voted to send a cost and schematic comparison between the existing site and the Wonderland site to the School Committee and City Council.

• Approved 4-story courtyard as the single option for the existing site (Unanimous)
• Approved sending updated cost and schematic communications to School Committee and City Council (Unanimous)
• Deferred approval of December 13, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council - Organizational Meeting

This is the annual organizational meeting of the Revere City Council, held immediately after the inauguration ceremony. The council will elect a president and vice president, and will introduce the City Council Rules of Order, which govern council procedures. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Election of City Council President (24-001)
• Election of City Council Vice-President (24-002)
• Introduction of City Council Rules of Order (24-003)

The City Council held its organizational meeting to elect leadership for the calendar year. The council elected a President and Vice-President and tabled the introduction of the Rules of Order.

• Elected Anthony Cogliandro as Council President (Voice Vote)
• Elected Ira Novoselsky as Council Vice-President (Voice Vote)
• Tabled introduction of the City Council Rules of Order

School Committee - Organizational Meeting

The Revere School Committee is holding its annual organizational meeting to elect a Vice Chair and Secretary, adopt Roberts Rules of Order, and approve operating protocols. The committee will also schedule its regular meetings for the 2024 school year, typically on the third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. This meeting is primarily procedural, with no substantive policy decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Secretary
• Adoption of Roberts Rules of Order
• Adoption of School Committee Operating Protocols
• Schedule of 2024 meetings: 1/16, 2/27, 3/19, 4/23, 5/21, 6/18

The Revere School Committee held its organizational meeting on January 1, 2024. Members elected Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as Vice-Chair and John Kingston as Secretary. The committee adopted Roberts Rules of Order, established signing authority for school documents, and agreed to continue existing operating protocols while exploring new bylaws.

• Elected Stacey Bronsdon-Rizzo as Vice-Chair (5-2)
• Elected John Kingston as Secretary (7-0)
• Adopted Roberts Rules of Order for all meetings (7-0)
• Approved mayor and superintendent as signing authority for school documents (7-0)
• Voted to continue current Operating Protocols and explore creating bylaws (7-0)
• Scheduled remaining meetings for the 2023/2024 school year
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)