Caverion School student council members presented to the Everett School Committee on Monday, describing a student-led program that emphasizes SHIELD values (Safety, Honesty, Independence, Empathy, Leadership, Dedication) and the school’s PBIS practices.

Student presenters described multilingual signage, “show coupons” and monthly raffles that reinforce positive behavior, and a series of "learning lunch" events to communicate PBIS plans to peers. The council said more than 200 students responded to a safety survey used to redesign recess spaces and address dress-code safety concerns.

In a civics-action related presentation, student presenters detailed a multi-month project on local food insecurity. "We visited local markets in Everett...we went to several different corner stores and saw produce of horrible quality...extremely overpriced," one presenter said, describing survey work, store visits and a petition the students collected. The students noted their findings were being used by an Ever Food Policy Council drafting a city resolution to declare food security a human right; the students’ work has been cited as supporting evidence.

Committee members praised the students’ research and urged follow-up. Miss Cornelia suggested involving city councils or other municipal bodies and recommended collecting quantitative data; Miss Babcock and Miss Cristiano encouraged students to pursue further public-health partnerships and possible legislative options for out-of-session food access.

The committee unanimously excused the student guests after the presentation.