Revere School Committee Approves $126M Budget for FY 2024-2025

Overview: The Revere School Committee convened on June 3rd, 2024, to finalize and approve the proposed fiscal year 2024-2025 school operating budget of $126 million. The meeting lacked public attendance, both in-person and on Zoom, but the committee proceeded with the budget hearing process. The approved budget reflects an increase from the previous year, with specific investments in middle school staffing, special education services, English learner programs, early childhood education, and the addition of portable classrooms to address overcrowding at Revere High School.

Revere School Staff Honored for Life-Saving Response

Overview: In a recent Revere School Committee meeting, the actions of Beachmont School staff were recognized for their life-saving response during a critical cardiac incident involving a fellow staff member. Certificates of recognition were presented, acknowledging the staff’s exceptional efforts, including the effective use of a defibrillator.

Revere School Committee Deliberates Honors Program Implementation

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Revere School Committee grappled with the complexities of implementing an honors program, reviewed a significant teacher diversification grant, and engaged in discussions about the superintendent’s performance evaluation. The introduction of honors classes in middle schools stood out as the most issue, with members debating the program’s feasibility, budget implications, and potential impact on student opportunities.

Revere School Committee Debates Honors Program Expansion

Overview: The Revere School Committee recently held a meeting which was predominantly focused on the implementation of the honors program at the middle school level and the modular update project. The most pressing and significant topic was the discussion surrounding the development of an honors program, which included debates on the scope and criteria for placing students in advanced classes, as well as concerns about the modular update project deadlines.

Revere School Committee Debates Special Education Redesign

Overview: In a recent Revere School Committee meeting, a portion of the discussion revolved around a proposal to relocate the life skills program from Susan B. Anthony School to Garfield School. The debate was marked by concerns over the safety and practicality of such a move, especially for students with accessible medical devices. The discussion led to a substitute motion to approve the special education redesign plan in its entirety, excluding the provision for the relocation of the life skills class. This motion was passed, and the relocation issue was referred to the health and special education subcommittee for further deliberation. Additionally, the committee addressed the implementation of the middle school lottery process, the district’s engagement with the Student Opportunity Act (SOA), and the superintendent’s evaluation schedule.