The public has opportunities to shape policy this week as various Haverhill boards meet. In the interest of transparency in government, WHAV provides this list of upcoming meetings every week.
To submit school announcements, click on image.
The Haverhill School Committee’s Diversity Subcommittee Tuesday night is proposing to add a “Belonging Amendment” to school policy, encouraging greater involvement in certain activities by students and parents alike.
The proposed two-page addition to the school system’s diversity policy puts the emotional and physical safety of all students in the spotlight by ensuring access to guidance and adjustment counselors. The proposal policy also encourages all Haverhill High School students to participate in various school programs including the Black, Indigenous, and People of Color Union and Student Council and seeks to increase parental participation in the high school’s Parent Teacher Organization, Special Education Parent Advisory Council and workshops on how parents can advocate for their children.
Diversity Subcommittee Chair Yonnie Collins told WHAV adding the amendment to the school system’s equity and diversity policy is a priority for her.
Haverhill high school and middle school student government leaders are invited to discuss and weigh in when the Diversity Subcommittee meets Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m. It will take place online via Google Meet.
The meeting will also include a discussion with the students on civic engagement. The link to join the meeting is here.
Tuesday, April 22
Ten more local organizations and charities will have the opportunity to explain how they could use a portion of Haverhill’s anticipate federal Community Development Block Grant funding when the Community Development Department’s Community Affairs Advisory Committee meets on Tuesday, April 22, at 7 p.m., and then again on Thursday, April 24, at 6 p.m., in room 301 at Haverhill City Hall, 4 Summer St.
The four organizations on the agenda for the Tuesday session are the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Haverhill, Haverhill Downtown Boxing, Haverhill Inner City Boxing Club and the YWCA Northeastern Massachusetts. The six groups on the agenda for the Thursday session are Dr. Albert B. Consentino School, Open Hearts Ministries, Ruth’s House, Salvation Army, Surrender Room, and Urban Bridges.
Wednesday, April 23
The Haverhill Cultural Council’s Multicultural Festival Committee will discuss how the line-up of vendors and performers is shaping up for its annual Multicultural Festival when it meets Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at the Haverhill Citizens Center, 10 Welcome St.
The annual Multicultural Festival, which celebrates the diversity of Haverhill’s population, is planned for Saturday, June 14, from noon to 6 p.m. at Grand Army of the Republic Park, or GAR Park, for short, at 108 Main St. The committee will also discuss its promotion strategy, decorations and how to attract more volunteers to help at the free event.
Thursday, April 24
The full School Committee will meet virtually to approve the payment of bills and go over changes to its contract with the Crest Collaborative for Regional and Educational Services and Training, Andover, on Thursday, April 24, at 8 a.m. The link to join the meeting is here.