Anne Auger

The Finance and Negotiations Subcommittee meeting focused exclusively on the review and acceptance of bills and payroll. The subcommittee voted unanimously to accept and refer two separate disbursements: one for $1,538,844.96 dated December 30, 2025, and another for $3,091,721.92 dated January 14, 2026, both to the Regular Meeting scheduled for the same date as this subcommittee meeting.

The regular meeting featured a report from the Student Representative and a presentation on the proposed 2026-2027 District Calendar. Key discussions included the implementation plan for starting full-day pre-kindergarten programming in September 2026, detailing academic benefits, program options, and enrollment procedures. The Superintendent provided updates, including the Webster School receiving a National Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) Distinguished School Award, and noted the district's positive performance on its end-of-year financial report. The committee also acted on several financial and administrative items, including the acceptance of a $55,000 GLEAM Continuation Grant and approving the disposal of old furniture at Everett High School. Additionally, new committee representatives for external organizations were nominated and approved.

The Finance and Negotiations Subcommittee meeting primarily focused on the review and acceptance of Bills and Payroll. A motion was made and unanimously approved by the subcommittee members present to accept Bills and Payroll totaling $1,680,272.04 and refer this amount to the Regular Meeting scheduled for the same day.

The meeting focused on the review of bills and payroll, with a motion to approve and accept bills and payroll dated October 28, 2025, in the amount of $1,252,275.94, and refer it to the Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, December 1, 2025.

The meeting included a report from the student representative, providing updates on winter sports, the powderpuff classic, parent teacher conferences, middle school band night, and club activities. The Superintendent's report covered teacher and staff attendance, recognition of middle school robotics teams, the ADAGE program, holiday activities, a donation to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and preliminary recommendations for a new statewide high school graduation framework. The committee discussed a statement made to the Everett City Council regarding the Superintendent's qualifications and considered a response. The committee also reviewed and accepted the Finance and Negotiations Subcommittee Report and approved bills and payroll.