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星期一, 4月 02, 2018

MAYOR WALSH, SUPERINTENDENT CHANG CELEBRATE EXPANSION OF FRESH FOOD PROGRAM AT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MAYOR WALSH, SUPERINTENDENT CHANG CELEBRATE EXPANSION OF FRESH FOOD PROGRAM AT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Expanded program will bring kitchens producing healthy meals to 30 schools this fall
BOSTON - Monday, April 2, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Tommy Chang today joined students, faculty, and staff at the Bradley Elementary School in East Boston to celebrate the launch of My Way Cafe, a program that will fund the construction of kitchens in 30 district schools and increase the number of students who can eat fresh, healthy meals cooked on-site.

My Way Cafe is an expansion of a successful pilot program that utilizes a Hub and Spoke kitchen model, which began at four schools in East Boston last spring. This program is the result of a partnership between the Shah Family Foundation and BPS Food and Nutrition Services Department, with design and construction work facilitated by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department. 

"Boston is leading the way in making sure our students have access to fresh, healthy food," said Mayor Walsh. "The success of this program in East Boston serves as a model for the rest of the city. Thanks to our key partners, we're now able to bring this program to 30 schools. Choices at our schools need to work for all families and students, many of whom depend on school meals. With this program, we will continue to create happy, successful students, while listening to the needs of our communities."

The Hub and Spoke model, which will continue with My Way Cafe, utilizes schools with already-constructed in-service kitchens to prep food for nearby schools that do not have such kitchens. In addition, schools that do not have in-service kitchens are being retrofitted with hybrid-model kitchens to cook and serve food on-site for students. Hub and Spoke used East Boston High School's in-service kitchen to prep food for the Bradley Elementary, Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary, and East Boston Early Education Center; and those schools were outfitted with hybrid-model kitchens to cook and serve the food on-site.

"The rapid expansion of this effective program has been extraordinary," said Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael Loconto. "It's incredible to see public and non-profit partners work together toward a common goal of making sure our students have healthy and tasty food options."

Chef Ken Oringer, owner of Toro, Uni Boston, and other well known restaurants, helped teach food service staff how to cook new menu items, and was on hand to prepare fresh, healthy lunches for Bradley students on Monday.

The rate of students eating school-provided food in this new program has increased by between seven and 15 percent per school.

One of the hallmarks of My Way Cafe is that students have a choice in what type of meal they would like to eat -- marking a step forward from traditional school cafeteria set-ups.
"Not only are we providing better access to healthy food, but more students are eating the food because it's delicious and they have a choice," said Superintendent Chang. "The meals provided at school are often the most healthy meals students receive. It's important that we provide healthy and delicious options for our students everyday."

"The Shah Family Foundation is thrilled to support the transformation of school food in Boston," said Jill Shah, president of the Shah Family Foundation. "Moving from pre-packaged food to fresh local food, including a full salad bar everyday, will provide more nutrition for our students and more jobs for our community. The successful pilot in East Boston demonstrated significantly higher student participation rates with substantially reduced costs. We look forward to partnering with Mayor Walsh to eventually expand this project across the entire city over the next few years."

In Mayor Walsh's inaugural address in January, he announced that the pilot program would will expand to all Boston Public Schools, in partnership with the Shah Foundation. By this fall, 30 schools across the city will have new or renovated kitchens producing fresh, nutritious food. The renovated kitchens are a part of BuildBPS, Boston's $1 billion plan to upgrade schools across the district. The City's Public Facilities Department will renovate the kitchens in the following schools, which will all participate in the My Way Cafe program.

1. Samuel Adams Elementary School (East Boston)
2. Dante Alighieri Montessori School (East Boston)
3. Boston Day and Evening Academy (Roxbury)
4. Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (Roxbury)
5. David A. Ellis Elementary School (Roxbury)
5. Ellison Parks Early Education School (Mattapan)
6. Fenway High School (Roxbury)
7. Curtis Guild Elementary School (East Boston)
8. Nathan Hale Elementary School (Roxbury)
9. Haynes Early Education Center (Roxbury)
10. Rafael Hernandez K-8 School (Roxbury)
11. Henry L. Higginson School (Roxbury)
12 Higginson Lewis K-8 School (Roxbury)
13. Samuel Mason Elementary School (Roxbury)
14. Donald McKay K-8 School (East Boston)
15. Ellis Mendell Elementary School (Roxbury)
16. Mildred Avenue K-8 School (Mattapan)
17. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (Roxbury)
18. John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics & Science (Roxbury)
19. Hugh R. O'Donnell Elementary School (East Boston)
20. Orchard Gardens K-8 School (Roxbury)
21. James Otis Elementary School (East Boston)
22. Charles H. Taylor Elementary School (Mattapan)
23. Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School (Roxbury)
24. Mario Umana Academy (East Boston)
25. Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot K-8 (Mattapan)

Kitchen renovations completed last summer:

1. Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School (East Boston)
2. East Boston Early Education Center (East Boston)
3. East Boston High School (East Boston)
4. Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School (East Boston)
5. Mattapan Early Elementary School (Mattapan)

In addition to the expansion of the Hub and Spoke model and the implementation of My Way Cafe in Boston Public Schools, Mayor Walsh continues to demonstrate his commitment to providing fresh, healthy food to Boston's children by establishing new programs to increase food access across the city. Last summer, the Mayor's Office of Food Access, BPS and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics piloted "Lunch on the Lawn," which served young people 18 or under lunch at City Hall during the summer months at no cost. Over 1,000 meals were served at this site during its first summer. The Mayor's Office of Food Access also piloted a "Books and Bites" summer meals site with the Boston Public Library, Project Bread, and the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, and served over 2,000 meals at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library.

In January, the City of Boston received a $150,000 grant from the United States Conference of Mayors to fund the BOSFoodLove program, a partnership between The Mayor's Office of  Food Access, The Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, and BPS aimed at ensuring every child receiving healthy meals to fuel their school performance and success.

Last month, the Walsh Administration sought applications for FoodCorps members to be part of the BOSFoodLove program at BPS. FoodCorps members will emphasize student and parent engagement, solicit input for the school food programs, ensure that all BPS students have access to free, healthy food that meets their dietary needs and preferences, and support their ability to perform well in school. Additionally, FoodCorp members will provide educational lessons to students around healthy food options.

To learn more about BuildBPS, click here, and the Public Facilities Department, click here.

Governor Baker, Colonel Gilpin Announce Reforms to Massachusetts State Police

Governor Baker, Colonel Gilpin Announce Reforms to Massachusetts State Police
Governor, Colonel Eliminate Troop E, Phase In GPS Technology and Body Cameras

BOSTON  Today, Governor Charlie Baker, Lt. Governor Karyn Polito and Massachusetts State Police Colonel Kerry Gilpin announced numerous reforms to State Police policies and procedures to increase oversight and accountability at the department. Reforms include eliminating Troop E, activating GPS technology in cruisers and developing a body camera program.

At a State House press conference, several changes were outlined by Governor Baker and Colonel Gilpin to reduce overtime shifts, publicly audit payroll, restructure staffing levels at key barracks and dramatically increase oversight and accountability across the Department.
“The Massachusetts State Police swore an oath to the citizens of the Commonwealth to fulfill their duties with dignity and integrity, and a series of recent incidents has sadly tarnished the department’s trust with the public,” said Governor Baker. “To restore transparency and accountability, our administration has collaborated with the Colonel on these reforms and I look forward to their swift implementation.”

“The vast majority of the department goes to work each day to protect and serve the public with great integrity, but recent overtime abuse and other incidents have impacted the public’s trust,” said Lt. Governor Polito. “I commend Colonel Gilpin and her command staff for collaborating with our administration on these extensive reforms to improve accountability so that State Police can better serve the public and keep our communities safe.”
“The people of Massachusetts have a right to expect excellence, professionalism, and accountability from the Massachusetts State Police,” said Secretary of Public Safety and Security Dan Bennett. “By adopting technology, beefing up internal controls, and scrutinizing staffing levels, our aim is to reform this critical department in ways that enhance public safety and public trust.”

“These reforms are a product of collaboration between my command staff, the administration, and me, with the shared goal of increasing the efficiency, transparency and accountability of the State Police while further enhancing our capabilities to protect everyone who lives-in, works and travels through our state,”said Colonel Gilpin. “I believe these reforms will improve the entire department from top to bottom, and better serve our dedicated troopers and the public. Their implementation will require much planning and hard work. We are committed to that effort.”

Reforms were also announced to immediately activate the use of the Automated Vehicle Location system (AVL), a GPS locator currently available in all marked police cruisers.  It is used by several law enforcement agencies to prioritize officer safety and assist field commanders in their mission to effectively deploy personnel to emergencies. Governor Baker and Colonel Gilpin announced that the department will begin to develop a body camera program, which has already been piloted by the Boston Police Department. 

Additionally, as previously announced, the results of an audit of overtime payments to Troop E personnel for Massachusetts Turnpike traffic enforcement patrols prompted a cancellation of those specific overtime patrols and a wider review. The Department today announced that Troop E will be eliminated as a stand-alone section, and existing Turnpike barracks will be absorbed into other regional Troops. Troopers working out of those four barracks will now be assigned to the regional Troop in which the barracks sits—either Troop B, C, or H—and report to that barrack’s command staff.

This restructuring will increase the pool of supervisors responsible for oversight within each Troop, increase the number of personnel available to respond to emergencies or incident on the Turnpike, align the Turnpike barracks more closely with the public safety issues faced by communities around them and with the priorities of the regional Troop commander.

Over the next 30-days, Colonel Gilpin will also conduct a study of the patrols and overtime shifts worked in each Turnpike barracks. This will enable the department to more efficiently deploy resources and examine the appropriate number of patrols assigned to each barracks location.

Additionally, the Department will conduct study of staffing needs at Troop F, which is responsible for protecting Logan Airport, Worcester Airport, and Hanscom Airport, along with other Port Authority properties. This review will determine optimal staffing levels and evaluate the reliance on overtime shifts at Troop F, a unique State Police section that assumed heightened security responsibilities post-9/11.

Governor Baker is requesting that, as part of this study, the Colonel looks at a plan for the Boston Police Department and State Police to work together to ensure the safety of the Seaport District.

Colonel Gilpin also announced ten new personnel assignments to the Department’s Staff Inspections Section and Internal Affairs Section. The Staff Inspections Section, responsible for ensuring that departmental policies and procedures are followed by MSP sections and units, will move to a seven-day weekly schedule, covering all three daily shifts—the section currently operates five days a week.

The addition of personnel to the Internal Affairs Section, responsible for investigating civilian complaints and other alleged violations of departmental policies and rules by members, will expedite investigations and, when violations are sustained, will allow the Department to more swiftly seek appropriate discipline.

Colonel Gilpin will also hire an independent auditing firm to assist her team in assessing the department’s overtime polices, protocols and record management process.

This audit is meant to institute stronger operational controls to monitor and manage staff assignments and overtime usage. Effective this quarter, the department will conduct quarterly audits of its top 50 pay earners to ensure they adhere to rules regarding limits on hours that can be worked per day and per week. The results of these audits, to be conducted through the department’s internal payroll system, will be made public.

To increase transparency, the public will also have access to a member’s troop assignment and can view the payroll records for all Troops of the State Police on the Comptroller’s website.

Regarding background checks of new recruit candidates, the department has broadened the questionnaire that recruit candidates are required to complete. Newly added questions ask about potential involvement by the candidate in any criminal investigation, even if the candidate was not charged with a crime. The department is exploring additional research measures for background investigators to increase the chance of identifying potential red flags among candidates.

When appointed to her post last November, Colonel Gilpin inherited a series of challenges at the department. She immediately contracted with an outside firm to investigate allegations about an altered arrest report and that review remains ongoing. The Colonel also ordered an audit of the overtime shifts for certain Turnpike traffic enforcement patrols, revealing alleged discrepancies between amounts paid to and actual shifts worked by more than 20 Troop E members.

After holding internal hearings, several of those members were suspended without pay while the investigation is conducted. The results of the entire audit have been provided to the Attorney General’s office, which will determine if any of the alleged discrepancies warrant criminal prosecution.

Reforms to Policy and Procedures at the Massachusetts State Police:

Activate AVL Technology in Marked Cruisers:
Enact a policy to implement Automated Vehicle Location, known as AVL, as a GPS locator to prioritize officer safety, track the location of our assets and to more efficiently deploy resources in the field. This technology is currently available in all marked police cruisers but has not been activated until now, and additional technology will be installed in other fleet assets in the coming months. 

Develop a Body Camera Program for Officers:
Supported by the Governor, the department will develop a body camera program for the department to provide an additional level of accountability and accuracy for officers during their interactions with the public. Body Cameras have been piloted in the City of Boston and across the country and are intended to benefit both officers and members of the public with whom they interact.

Eliminate Troop E:
Troop E will be eliminated as a stand-alone section.  Members currently stationed a Troop E, which is primarily responsible for patrolling the Massachusetts Turnpike, will be absorbed into existing regional barracks along the Pike. This reorganization will increase personnel levels for Troops B, C, and H, allowing for increases in field supervisors available to oversee Turnpike operations and additional patrols available to respond to the Turnpike if needed. The existing Turnpike barracks will remain open but troopers assigned to each will report to commanders of the geographic troops to which they are now assigned.

Authorize 30-Day Audit of Turnpike Barracks:
Colonel Gilpin will also conduct a study of the patrols and overtime shifts worked in each Turnpike barracks.  This audit will identify ways to more effectively deploy resources and examine the appropriate number of patrols assigned to each barracks location.
Authorize 30-Day Study of Staffing Levels for Troop F:
The State Police will work with Massport to study the appropriate staffing levels for Troop F, which has the unique mission of protecting Logan Airport and Massport properties. Charged with protecting New England’s largest transportation hub, Troop F fields its own K9 unit, bomb squad, and detectives, who collaborate with other authorities such as the Joint Terrorism Task Force and TSA on a regular basis.  This review may conclude that more personnel should be assigned to the troop to reduce the current reliance on overtime shifts. During this 30-day study, Governor Baker is requesting that the Colonel looks at a plan for the Boston Police Department and State Police to work together to ensure the safety of the Seaport.

Hire an Independent Auditing Firm:
Colonel Gilpin will hire an independent auditing firm to assess the department’s overtime polices, protocols and record management process and to institute stronger operational controls to monitor and manage staff assignments and overtime usage.

Strengthen Staff Inspection Program and Increase Internal Affairs Section:
Colonel Gilpin has authorized the creation of six new positions in the department’s Staff Inspections Section and four new positions in the Internal Affairs Section. Staff Inspections ensures that all sections and units adhere to departmental policies, rules, and regulations. This section will increase their duties to work seven days per week across all three daily shifts, instead of only Monday through Friday. Internal Affairs investigates citizen complaints against department members and other alleged violations of departmental rules or general laws. Increased personnel in the section will allow investigations to be completed more expeditiously.

Enforce Disciplinary Policies and Procedures through Internal Affairs:
Internal Affairs investigates citizen complaints against department members and other alleged violations of departmental rules or general laws. With increased personnel, the Department will focus on more strictly enforcing the code of conduct, to reduce the timeframes for investigations and complete investigations more expeditiously.

Order Quarterly Audit of Top Earners:
On a quarterly basis, the State Police will audit its top 50 pay earners to ensure they adhere to rules regarding daily and weekly hourly limits. The results of these audits will be made public.

Updated Payroll System and Increased Transparency:
By July 1st, Troop F members will be paid directly by State Police, and we will be reimbursed by Massport—a system consistent with how Troop E salaries are reimbursed to the State Police by Mass DOT.

Updated Questionnaires For New Recruits:
The department will refine and add questions to the questionnaire recruit candidates are required to complete. The changes include a deeper inquiry into potential involvement by the candidate in any criminal investigation, even if the candidate was not charged with a crime. The department will also explore additional research measures for background investigators to increase the chance of identifying potential red flags for candidates.

2018哈佛中國論壇訂4月6至8日在海港世貿中心舉行

                 (Boston Orange 周菊子整理報導)哈佛中國論壇(HCF)今年(2018)再度走出哈佛校園,將於46日至8日,轉往波士頓海港世貿中心(Seaport World Trade Center)舉行。會議主題訂為凝聚時代力量,預定有80多名重量級嘉賓出席。
             哈佛中國論壇從創辦迄今,有過不少變動,包括籌辦人員從研究生與校外華人社團攜手轉成全為哈佛自己人,2009年起,悉數由大學部學生分工,論壇內容也從偏重科技,金融,社會,法律,到增加了公益,影視、娛樂,場地也在2016年時首度踏出校園,租用了海恩斯會議展覽中心,還增加了創業比賽環節。今年的場地,換到波士頓市的創新區,海港世界貿易中心座落處。
             哈佛中國論壇這會議的網站也在最近這幾年間,先從出現中文,然後中文數量增加,最近這一,二年更是索性中文,英文網頁,任憑讀者選擇。網站上,今年還列出包括哈佛中國論壇的聯合創辦人,愛康集團創始人張黎剛,泰康保險集團董事長陳東升等11人。
              今年的另一變動是購票還須經過事前審核,費用也高漲至非學生票近250元。
              哈佛中國論壇的嘉賓,倒是每年都陣容龐大,份量超重。歡迎式有哈佛大學費正清中心主任宋怡明,亞布力中國企業家論壇創始人兼主席田源,菁英交流有著名演員高聖遠。開幕式有哈佛中國基金主席柯偉林,美中關係全國委員會會長Stephen Orlins,真格基金創始人徐小平,海南省慈航公益基金會執行長飛利普羅斯勒,哈佛大學副教務長歐立德,閉幕式有鄧小平時代作者,曾任哈佛大學費正清中心主任的傅高義,美國前助理國務卿暨駐華大使芮效儉(J. Stapleton Roy),百人會聯合創始人鄧兆祥,新希望六和集團董事長劉暢,甘迺迪家族基金董事Stephen Kennedy Smith等人。
             該會今年的會議議程,6日晚有歡迎式,菁英交流會。7日有開幕式以及7場分論壇,7場爐邊對話。8日為創業比賽及VC分論壇,主題論壇,閉幕式。8日晚還有海外人才招聘會。
分論壇主題包括金融,文化,國際關係,科技,娛樂,基礎建設,環境。
             爐邊談話包括,零售業的女性領導力中國財富管理充滿生機的中國商業新物種真格夢想中心聯想全球化戰略中國股市變遷華為創新戰略
             哈佛中國論壇今年的工作人員,幾乎每個重要職務,都有兩人分擔,包括聯席主席為林雪,賀林飛;聯席副主席也有兩人,郭彥哲,趙嘉成;企劃部總監朱斐陽,凌宇峰;市場部總監姚安納,顧灝洲等,整個團隊共41人。
             有意思的是,今年在哈佛中國論壇舉辦時,尤其是47日,大波士頓有好些活動同日舉行,包括中華民國科技部部長陳良基率領的攬才團,美中醫藥開發協會與徐州高新區和復星醫藥合作的職業發展會議,麻省理工學院中國創新創業論壇和哈佛,MIT區塊鏈俱樂部合作的數字貨幣未來會議。

留美華人企業家聯合會換屆 楊洪芳連任會長

留美華人企業家協會會長楊洪芳,董事長蔣華,講者盧山,馮召,陳素描。(周菊子攝)
楊洪芳會長。(周菊子攝)
              (Boston Orange 周菊子屋本市報導) 留美華人企業家聯合會(OCEAN) 331日在屋本市(Woburn)舉辦換屆選舉暨春季講座。選舉結果,董事會擴增至15人,會長楊洪芳連任,董事會董事長蘇壯接掌,副理事長盧山。新增秘書長一職由新董事楊雨晴出任。
             留美華人企業家聯合會自創辦以來,歷經起伏,2016年創會會長李剛從中國趕回波士頓親自主持董事改選,董事長蔣華欽定楊洪芳擔任會長後,二年來又漸活躍。
素描湘菜館暨風水餐廳投資人的醫藥科學加陳素描。
             31日下午,該會先舉辦春季講座,邀得麻州大學醫學院教授盧山,道富集團(State Street Bank and Trust Company)律師馮召,以及創辦了風水素描湘菜館的生物醫藥科學家陳素描等人,分別講談”21世紀的疫苗,川普政府新稅法,以及科學家的餐飲創業路
             31日晚,該會在陸續趕到現場的會員,以及人在中國大陸的現任理事以電話參與會議方式,舉行了董事改選。
             該會董事長蔣華因個人企業事務繁忙,在改選前已宣佈,不再參選。其餘到會者,各做自我介紹,說明自己參與該會期望後,由出席者及遠程參會者投票,選出理事15人,比去年增加2人,其中共5名新理事。
馮召律師。(周菊子攝)
                新任祕書長楊雨晴透露,她加入OCEAN緣起於2016年和楊洪芳共事,一起籌辦新英格蘭華人專業人士協會的慶祝新年晚會,合作愉快。當時在華人青年協會(CYPN)服務的她,就此經常出現在OCEAN的活動中,今年更被推舉為秘書長。


董事長蔣華(右一)和講者盧山(右二)。(周菊子攝)


麻州大學醫學院教授盧山。(周菊子攝)


OCEAN企管辦班辦人吳凱彬。(周菊子攝)


MAYOR WALSH, SUPERINTENDENT CHANG CELEBRATE EXPANSION OF FRESH FOOD PROGRAM AT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

MAYOR WALSH, SUPERINTENDENT CHANG CELEBRATE EXPANSION OF FRESH FOOD PROGRAM AT BOSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Expanded program will bring kitchens producing healthy meals to 30 schools this fall
BOSTON - Monday, April 2, 2018 - Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Public Schools (BPS) Superintendent Tommy Chang today joined students, faculty, and staff at the Bradley Elementary School in East Boston to celebrate the launch of My Way Cafe, a program that will fund the construction of kitchens in 30 district schools and increase the number of students who can eat fresh, healthy meals cooked on-site.

My Way Cafe is an expansion of a successful pilot program that utilizes a Hub and Spoke kitchen model, which began at four schools in East Boston last spring. This program is the result of a partnership between the Shah Family Foundation and BPS Food and Nutrition Services Department, with design and construction work facilitated by the City of Boston Public Facilities Department. 

"Boston is leading the way in making sure our students have access to fresh, healthy food," said Mayor Walsh. "The success of this program in East Boston serves as a model for the rest of the city. Thanks to our key partners, we're now able to bring this program to 30 schools. Choices at our schools need to work for all families and students, many of whom depend on school meals. With this program, we will continue to create happy, successful students, while listening to the needs of our communities."

The Hub and Spoke model, which will continue with My Way Cafe, utilizes schools with already-constructed in-service kitchens to prep food for nearby schools that do not have such kitchens. In addition, schools that do not have in-service kitchens are being retrofitted with hybrid-model kitchens to cook and serve food on-site for students. Hub and Spoke used East Boston High School's in-service kitchen to prep food for the Bradley Elementary, Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary, and East Boston Early Education Center; and those schools were outfitted with hybrid-model kitchens to cook and serve the food on-site.

"The rapid expansion of this effective program has been extraordinary," said Boston School Committee Chairperson Michael Loconto. "It's incredible to see public and non-profit partners work together toward a common goal of making sure our students have healthy and tasty food options."

Chef Ken Oringer, owner of Toro, Uni Boston, and other well known restaurants, helped teach food service staff how to cook new menu items, and was on hand to prepare fresh, healthy lunches for Bradley students on Monday.

The rate of students eating school-provided food in this new program has increased by between seven and 15 percent per school.

One of the hallmarks of My Way Cafe is that students have a choice in what type of meal they would like to eat -- marking a step forward from traditional school cafeteria set-ups.
"Not only are we providing better access to healthy food, but more students are eating the food because it's delicious and they have a choice," said Superintendent Chang. "The meals provided at school are often the most healthy meals students receive. It's important that we provide healthy and delicious options for our students everyday."

"The Shah Family Foundation is thrilled to support the transformation of school food in Boston," said Jill Shah, president of the Shah Family Foundation. "Moving from pre-packaged food to fresh local food, including a full salad bar everyday, will provide more nutrition for our students and more jobs for our community. The successful pilot in East Boston demonstrated significantly higher student participation rates with substantially reduced costs. We look forward to partnering with Mayor Walsh to eventually expand this project across the entire city over the next few years."

In Mayor Walsh's inaugural address in January, he announced that the pilot program would will expand to all Boston Public Schools, in partnership with the Shah Foundation. By this fall, 30 schools across the city will have new or renovated kitchens producing fresh, nutritious food. The renovated kitchens are a part of BuildBPS, Boston's $1 billion plan to upgrade schools across the district. The City's Public Facilities Department will renovate the kitchens in the following schools, which will all participate in the My Way Cafe program.

1. Samuel Adams Elementary School (East Boston)
2. Dante Alighieri Montessori School (East Boston)
3. Boston Day and Evening Academy (Roxbury)
4. Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School (Roxbury)
5. David A. Ellis Elementary School (Roxbury)
5. Ellison Parks Early Education School (Mattapan)
6. Fenway High School (Roxbury)
7. Curtis Guild Elementary School (East Boston)
8. Nathan Hale Elementary School (Roxbury)
9. Haynes Early Education Center (Roxbury)
10. Rafael Hernandez K-8 School (Roxbury)
11. Henry L. Higginson School (Roxbury)
12 Higginson Lewis K-8 School (Roxbury)
13. Samuel Mason Elementary School (Roxbury)
14. Donald McKay K-8 School (East Boston)
15. Ellis Mendell Elementary School (Roxbury)
16. Mildred Avenue K-8 School (Mattapan)
17. Madison Park Technical Vocational High School (Roxbury)
18. John D. O'Bryant School of Mathematics & Science (Roxbury)
19. Hugh R. O'Donnell Elementary School (East Boston)
20. Orchard Gardens K-8 School (Roxbury)
21. James Otis Elementary School (East Boston)
22. Charles H. Taylor Elementary School (Mattapan)
23. Maurice J. Tobin K-8 School (Roxbury)
24. Mario Umana Academy (East Boston)
25. Young Achievers Science & Math Pilot K-8 (Mattapan)

Kitchen renovations completed last summer:

1. Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School (East Boston)
2. East Boston Early Education Center (East Boston)
3. East Boston High School (East Boston)
4. Patrick J. Kennedy Elementary School (East Boston)
5. Mattapan Early Elementary School (Mattapan)

In addition to the expansion of the Hub and Spoke model and the implementation of My Way Cafe in Boston Public Schools, Mayor Walsh continues to demonstrate his commitment to providing fresh, healthy food to Boston's children by establishing new programs to increase food access across the city. Last summer, the Mayor's Office of Food Access, BPS and the Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics piloted "Lunch on the Lawn," which served young people 18 or under lunch at City Hall during the summer months at no cost. Over 1,000 meals were served at this site during its first summer. The Mayor's Office of Food Access also piloted a "Books and Bites" summer meals site with the Boston Public Library, Project Bread, and the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition, and served over 2,000 meals at the Mattapan Branch of the Boston Public Library.

In January, the City of Boston received a $150,000 grant from the United States Conference of Mayors to fund the BOSFoodLove program, a partnership between The Mayor's Office of  Food Access, The Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics, and BPS aimed at ensuring every child receiving healthy meals to fuel their school performance and success.

Last month, the Walsh Administration sought applications for FoodCorps members to be part of the BOSFoodLove program at BPS. FoodCorps members will emphasize student and parent engagement, solicit input for the school food programs, ensure that all BPS students have access to free, healthy food that meets their dietary needs and preferences, and support their ability to perform well in school. Additionally, FoodCorp members will provide educational lessons to students around healthy food options.

To learn more about BuildBPS, click here, and the Public Facilities Department, click here.

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