The Braintree Special Education Parent Advisory Council is honoring those members of our community that have furthered the ideals of inclusion. After leading our school community for 22 years with a tireless commitment to inclusion this year's celebratory event will be dedicated to Dr. Peter Kurzberg, our retiring Superintendent.

The purpose of this award is to celebrate and recognize those individuals who support and foster inclusion in our community. Inclusion means that ALL children and youth are given equal opportunity to participate in the community. More specifically, children and youth with special needs are participating alongside their typical peers.

We are honored to be presenting this award to the following members of our community:

• Braintree Special Services Out of District Coordinator
o Doreen Brids
• Braintree Boy Scout Troop 138 Leaders
o John Collier
o Ed Fruth
o Gerry Bouley
o Derek Menadue
o Jim Burke
o Tom Walsh
o Frank Morrissey
• Braintree South Middle School LINKS Program Staff
o Patrick Kwedor
o Marina McHugh
• Braintree Flaherty Elementary School Principal
o Mary Struzziero

Please join us for this celebration at the Braintree Town Hall on Thursday, May 23rd. The event will begin at 7pm with light refreshments and the program of speakers will begin at 7:30pm.

We welcome the community as a whole to attend the celebration of these exceptional individuals on May 23rd. We look forward to seeing you there!

The Community Inclusion Awards Committee
Stefanie Brown, Lyn McPhail, Mimi Pugsley, Barbara Tennison and Kristen Zechello