WEBVTT 00:00:00.418 --> 00:00:09.168 - Call this meeting to order. Please stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag 00:00:09.168 --> 00:00:18.343 - of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, 00:00:18.343 --> 00:00:27.518 - with liberty and justice for all. Thank you very much. You may be seated. And welcome to the May 6th, 19th, 00:00:27.682 --> 00:00:36.581 - regular school board meeting of the Richland Blossom Community School Corporation. We're glad to see 00:00:36.581 --> 00:00:45.744 - all of you here this evening. And please let the record reflect that all board members are present this 00:00:45.744 --> 00:00:54.732 - evening. And first, we'll get into visitor comments. As the agenda says, for visitors comments, there 00:00:54.732 --> 00:00:56.670 - may be a lot tonight. 00:00:56.866 --> 00:01:06.862 - You are limited to three minutes. So keep tracking your time. It will be on the screen for you. And 00:01:06.862 --> 00:01:16.859 - one of the things that we've always done is that there can be no negative attacks on any individual 00:01:16.859 --> 00:01:19.358 - people. It's always been 00:01:19.682 --> 00:01:27.899 - The ground rules, I don't know what anybody's going to say about anything. So when there's a group, 00:01:27.899 --> 00:01:36.937 - I always like to put that out there first. I mean, you know, so please, no negative attacks on any individual 00:01:36.937 --> 00:01:45.236 - person. So just remember that. I'll have to stop you if that comes up. But knowing this community, I 00:01:45.236 --> 00:01:48.030 - don't think that'll be a problem. 00:01:48.322 --> 00:01:56.449 - just for procedure. I figured I'd give it a say. So I don't know. Do we have a list? Okay. Well, then, 00:01:56.449 --> 00:02:04.340 - uh, Mrs. Barrett will go down the list and call you up to the podium. And if you would please state 00:02:04.340 --> 00:02:11.678 - your name. Now, these microphones are only for cats. They do not project sound in this room. 00:02:11.810 --> 00:02:20.857 - So if you could project your voice, that would really help, because it's difficult to hear from the 00:02:20.857 --> 00:02:30.085 - podium. This year doesn't work. And so it helps if you can project your voice a little bit. So please 00:02:30.085 --> 00:02:39.222 - do that. OK, the first person we have tonight is Melissa Wells. Hi. I thought I was going to talk in 00:02:39.222 --> 00:02:40.670 - the microphone, 00:02:40.802 --> 00:02:47.111 - I'll try to talk really loud. I teach eighth grade at the junior high school. So I have two kids in 00:02:47.111 --> 00:02:53.546 - the choir program now. I wrote out what I wanted to say, because I have a tendency to ramble, as some 00:02:53.546 --> 00:03:00.045 - of my current and former students know. So I want to speak tonight in strong support of appointing our 00:03:00.045 --> 00:03:06.354 - middle school choir director to lead the high school choir program. I understand that change can be 00:03:06.354 --> 00:03:09.950 - difficult, especially after a longtime director resigns. 00:03:10.114 --> 00:03:16.186 - Many families are emotional because this program means so much to our students and community, but moments 00:03:16.186 --> 00:03:21.971 - like this are when we have to focus not on fear of change, but on who is truly best prepared to lead 00:03:21.971 --> 00:03:27.871 - our students forward. Mrs. Campbell, our middle school choir director, has already earned the respect, 00:03:27.871 --> 00:03:33.657 - trust, and admiration of students and families. She has dedicated herself to building young singers, 00:03:33.657 --> 00:03:39.614 - not only musically, but personally, encouraging confidence, discipline, teamwork, and a love for music. 00:03:40.130 --> 00:03:46.295 - Those qualities do not suddenly disappear because the students get older. In fact, many of the students 00:03:46.295 --> 00:03:52.222 - who will walk into the high school choir room next year were shaped by Mrs. Campbell already. There 00:03:52.222 --> 00:03:58.327 - is value in having someone who already knows these students, believes in them, and has proven they can 00:03:58.327 --> 00:04:04.314 - inspire excellence. A successful choir program is built on leadership, passion, consistency, and the 00:04:04.314 --> 00:04:09.886 - ability to connect with students. Mrs. Campbell has already demonstrated all of these things. 00:04:10.050 --> 00:04:18.797 - I hope we give her the opportunity she has earned and show our students that we value talent, commitment, 00:04:18.797 --> 00:04:27.132 - and proven dedication to this community. Our students deserve stability, encouragement, and a leader 00:04:27.132 --> 00:04:35.631 - who is already deeply invested in their success. Thank you. Thank you. Next up, we have Brandon Wells. 00:04:35.631 --> 00:04:39.262 - One other thing I forgot to mention is that 00:04:39.362 --> 00:04:44.914 - This is a time for the board to take in information from people. So it's not a question and answer kind 00:04:44.914 --> 00:04:50.466 - of thing. I didn't mention that at the beginning. So I apologize for that. Don't mean to interrupt you, 00:04:50.466 --> 00:04:55.858 - sir. But I just wanted to- Hey, my clock didn't start yet. Yeah, your clock's not started. So I just 00:04:55.858 --> 00:05:01.303 - wanted to make sure you understood that. We're not here to question answer. We just want to hear from 00:05:01.303 --> 00:05:06.801 - you and what you have to say. So please go ahead. Thank you very much. Well, thank you so much for the 00:05:06.801 --> 00:05:09.150 - time tonight. I, too, again, Brandon Wells. 00:05:09.474 --> 00:05:16.505 - Melissa is my wife, so we have two kids in the choir program currently at the junior high school. I 00:05:16.505 --> 00:05:23.676 - will tell you, the purpose I'm here tonight is to enthusiastically support Mrs. Campbell's transition 00:05:23.676 --> 00:05:30.707 - into the high school program as an ex-choir director. I can tell you as a parent of her two current 00:05:30.707 --> 00:05:36.542 - students in the program, she has put on an absolute master class in communication. 00:05:37.186 --> 00:05:43.863 - and imparting her wisdom and knowledge of her experience as not only a choir director, but as a student 00:05:43.863 --> 00:05:50.475 - who was born and bred in this program. I do not come from that background. I'm a huge supporter of the 00:05:50.475 --> 00:05:57.152 - arts, but that was not me. I'm more of a sports guy. But I will tell you, what I saw from Mrs. Campbell 00:05:57.152 --> 00:06:03.701 - this last two years was her easing that burden for a novice like me, her making sure she's constantly 00:06:03.701 --> 00:06:06.718 - communicating with parents and letting us know 00:06:07.074 --> 00:06:12.579 - what our children can work on, what they're doing well. If there's any problems in the program, she 00:06:12.579 --> 00:06:18.194 - absolutely communicated that at all times. That's really the best we can ask for. I will tell you, as 00:06:18.194 --> 00:06:23.974 - a professional, as somebody who's had to hire and make tough personnel decisions, it's not easy. I don't 00:06:23.974 --> 00:06:29.699 - envy your task in that. The fact that so many people are here in the room speaks to the passion we have 00:06:29.699 --> 00:06:35.259 - for this program and this community. And every person in this room is responsible for the success of 00:06:35.259 --> 00:06:36.030 - this program. 00:06:36.258 --> 00:06:41.668 - I think that is, first and foremost, something we have to consider, even if we're at opposite ends of 00:06:41.668 --> 00:06:47.395 - the opinion on this personnel decision. When I'm hiring somebody in my business and I work in the nonprofit 00:06:47.395 --> 00:06:52.858 - field, I'm actually hiring somebody right now. And what I want is a deep candidate pool, okay? And the 00:06:52.858 --> 00:06:58.161 - reason I want a deep candidate pool is because I don't currently have someone in the building who's 00:06:58.161 --> 00:07:03.518 - capable of doing the job, who we've invested in, who we've grown within our business. You have that. 00:07:04.546 --> 00:07:10.403 - You have someone who came up in this program who has demonstrated at the junior high level that she 00:07:10.403 --> 00:07:16.788 - is capable of leading this program to even new heights of success where it's already been wildly successful. 00:07:16.788 --> 00:07:22.938 - I see no reason to even entertain the prospect of additional candidates when you have an internal person 00:07:22.938 --> 00:07:29.206 - you have invested time and energy in and has shown to everyone in this room and everyone in this community 00:07:29.206 --> 00:07:33.950 - that she is 1,000% deserving of the job. The fact that you developed that talent 00:07:34.402 --> 00:07:43.519 - again, speaks volumes of this entire room and this community who has brought her up within this program 00:07:43.519 --> 00:07:52.635 - and made her the logical successor to an already successful program. Thank you very much. Next, we have 00:07:52.635 --> 00:07:53.950 - Ethan Deckard. 00:08:04.098 --> 00:08:11.716 - Thank you. My name is Ethan Deckard and I was a past student of Mrs. Campbell and I hope to be a future 00:08:11.716 --> 00:08:19.261 - student of Mrs. Campbell. I'll take you back to the first time that I was in show choir. I didn't like 00:08:19.261 --> 00:08:26.586 - choir. It was not something that I really thought would be enjoyable. And then Mrs. Campbell showed 00:08:26.586 --> 00:08:32.446 - that it's not about singing or dancing or any of that sort. It's about becoming 00:08:33.762 --> 00:08:43.764 - family and doing that with people that you know and love and that you will hope to cherish. So I think 00:08:43.764 --> 00:08:53.766 - that having all these people in here as previously stated speaks volumes for how much people enjoy and 00:08:53.766 --> 00:09:01.534 - love Miss Campbell and I just really hope that she can move up because I didn't 00:09:02.306 --> 00:09:16.767 - I didn't have many close friends when I was in eighth grade, but she didn't really care for my perspective. 00:09:16.767 --> 00:09:29.086 - She cared for how I treated people and how people treated me, which I really love. Oh, God. 00:09:32.834 --> 00:09:43.622 - Everyone student here, they can all agree that their show choir years have been almost perfection because 00:09:43.622 --> 00:09:54.105 - of the works of Miss Campbell. She is such an inspiration to us all and I think that she should go up. 00:09:54.105 --> 00:09:55.326 - That's all. 00:10:05.858 --> 00:10:11.906 - So we have Andrea Andrews. I will keep a timer on you. Yeah, I'll keep a timer on me. But I didn't write 00:10:11.906 --> 00:10:17.609 - anything down. So I'm Andrea Andrews. I actually am your librarian and PLTW specialist at Edgewood 00:10:17.609 --> 00:10:23.658 - Intermediate School. Hi, boss. And I also have three kids that are in the choir. I have one that's going 00:10:23.658 --> 00:10:29.534 - to walk the line in two days. Ha! Thank God, because I'm ready for him to go to school. But I do want 00:10:29.534 --> 00:10:35.006 - to tell you that one of the reasons why my son Michael is walking across that line, since I've 00:10:36.482 --> 00:10:43.485 - Brian, who believed in him and poured in him and loved him. Even when other kids said nasty things about 00:10:43.485 --> 00:10:50.155 - him, he loved my kid. He gave him the shirt off his back. Michael did this year because the man has 00:10:50.155 --> 00:10:57.425 - done nothing but invested in him the last four years. And I will tell you when Brian was gone, it devastated 00:10:57.425 --> 00:11:03.294 - my kids, devastated. The one gleaming hope was the fact that you guys brought Verda in. 00:11:03.426 --> 00:11:08.877 - Because I looked at him, I said, oh guys, you don't know how incredible it is that you actually get 00:11:08.877 --> 00:11:14.328 - to spend nine weeks under her belt and under her teaching. Because that's so exciting for you to be 00:11:14.328 --> 00:11:19.834 - able to learn from her. Because I learned from her, Brian learned from her in camps. And I am a firm 00:11:19.834 --> 00:11:25.612 - believer, Brian, that when God closes a door, he opens a window. And he's got a great window of blessings 00:11:25.612 --> 00:11:31.390 - for you and your family. But let's talk about Kyra. And I call her Kyra because I was her first head mom. 00:11:32.002 --> 00:11:37.393 - It was me. And I came in after the other director. And the director before that, unfortunately, I had 00:11:37.393 --> 00:11:42.889 - to do everything. And some of these people behind you will tell you, I had to do everything. We weren't 00:11:42.889 --> 00:11:48.280 - charged with it all. Kyra was different. She came in. And her and I, we didn't rub well at first. But 00:11:48.280 --> 00:11:53.618 - what I got to know is I got to know her. I saw the love that she has for these kids. She is from the 00:11:53.618 --> 00:11:58.110 - seeds of greatness of that man down there who loved on her and poured into her life. 00:11:58.210 --> 00:12:04.505 - And because of that, she has blossomed into what she is. And she's going to do nothing but continue 00:12:04.505 --> 00:12:11.114 - to grow this program. She is Edgewood Choirs. It is time. And like I said, greatness to you, opportunity 00:12:11.114 --> 00:12:17.850 - to you. But I want to see her do this. My kids, because of this choir program, it has brought them through 00:12:17.850 --> 00:12:24.270 - the trauma that they have gone through early on in life. This choir program, it was their niche, Jen, 00:12:24.270 --> 00:12:27.166 - their niche. It's where they have come alive. 00:12:27.330 --> 00:12:33.037 - And my two young ones, who are seniors next year, were considering not even going to do choir next year, 00:12:33.037 --> 00:12:38.743 - because they didn't know. But the minute they found out that choir was coming, oh, thank God, Mom, we're 00:12:38.743 --> 00:12:44.178 - gonna be okay. And I had the chance of going in two weeks ago during the tryouts, because Carol was 00:12:44.178 --> 00:12:49.885 - like, oh my gosh, you gotta sign my permission slip. So I ran in there, and about 3.30 in the afternoon, 00:12:49.885 --> 00:12:55.646 - there was hallways full of kids, kids who have been in choir, out of choir, kids I had never seen before. 00:12:55.938 --> 00:13:07.234 - all excited because she was coming at the helm. So the Andrews family loves Brian Poulsen. We love Verda 00:13:07.234 --> 00:13:15.518 - Slinker and we 100% support Kyra. Thank you. Next up we have Jessica Foster. 00:13:29.250 --> 00:13:36.192 - just start talking. OK, I'm writing this from the experience of what my son has been through. He was 00:13:36.192 --> 00:13:43.409 - Kyra's first class, I guess I should say, in the eighth grade. He is now going to be a senior this year. 00:13:43.409 --> 00:13:50.350 - And we are truly looking forward to welcoming Kyra Campbell as the high school choral director. Over 00:13:50.350 --> 00:13:57.086 - the past four years, we have seen firsthand what she's accomplished with the junior high program. 00:13:57.250 --> 00:14:02.978 - and the incredible growth that has taken place under her leadership. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and 00:14:02.978 --> 00:14:08.649 - ability to connect with students have revitalized the program and inspired so many young performers 00:14:08.649 --> 00:14:14.434 - to continue their musical journey into high school. Mrs. Campbell brings fresh ideas, renewed energy, 00:14:14.434 --> 00:14:17.950 - and a clear vision for the future of the high school program. 00:14:18.466 --> 00:14:24.411 - We believe she has the passion and leadership necessary to help restore the program to the level of 00:14:24.411 --> 00:14:30.416 - excellence and pride that many in the community have missed for years. Perhaps most importantly, she 00:14:30.416 --> 00:14:36.420 - understands the importance of creating unity between the junior high and high school programs. These 00:14:36.420 --> 00:14:42.365 - programs should not feel like two completely separate groups, but rather one connected music family 00:14:42.365 --> 00:14:44.862 - that supports and builds upon each other. 00:14:45.858 --> 00:14:52.101 - Because Kyra has personally experienced the program as both a student and an educator, she understands 00:14:52.101 --> 00:14:58.283 - how to bridge that gap and create continuity, encouragement, and shared purpose between both schools. 00:14:58.283 --> 00:15:04.769 - We are excited about the future of the program under her leadership, and we are hopeful for an environment 00:15:04.769 --> 00:15:11.375 - where students once again feel challenged, supported, valued, and inspired. We greatly appreciate everything 00:15:11.375 --> 00:15:12.830 - that Vertis Linker did. 00:15:13.154 --> 00:15:18.185 - coming in to guide and support our students through the remainder of the school year. Her willingness 00:15:18.185 --> 00:15:23.264 - to step in during a difficult time and provide stability for the program has been a great deal to many 00:15:23.264 --> 00:15:28.246 - families and students. At the same time, we believe the program is ready for a new chapter and would 00:15:28.246 --> 00:15:31.550 - benefit from fresh leadership and a renewed vision for the future. 00:15:32.098 --> 00:15:38.330 - We feel it is time to bring in someone who not only understands the program itself, but also truly knows 00:15:38.330 --> 00:15:44.265 - the students, the parents, and the community as it has continued to grow and evolve over the years. 00:15:44.265 --> 00:15:50.319 - We believe Kyra Campbell brings that unique combination of experience, passion, and connection to the 00:15:50.319 --> 00:15:56.551 - community. Her familiarity with the students and her proven success at the junior high make her an ideal 00:15:56.551 --> 00:16:00.350 - person to help strengthen and unify the program moving forward. 00:16:09.698 --> 00:16:20.305 - Next, we have Stacey Pa. Hello. I'm the journeys teacher at EPS. And this is very different than the 00:16:20.305 --> 00:16:31.122 - last time I was up here celebrating my classroom. Dear members of the board, Dr. Sanders, Ms. Barrett, 00:16:31.122 --> 00:16:36.478 - it is with a heavy heart that I write this letter. 00:16:37.026 --> 00:16:43.366 - 20 years ago, I began my journey with Richland Beanblossom, and from the very beginning, I truly loved 00:16:43.366 --> 00:16:49.645 - coming to work each day. Over the years, I've been fortunate to serve in many different roles, and in 00:16:49.645 --> 00:16:56.047 - each one, my goal has always been the same, to make a difference, to help students, support colleagues, 00:16:56.047 --> 00:17:02.818 - and contribute in whatever way I could to make our school community stronger and better. Richland Beanblossom 00:17:02.818 --> 00:17:06.142 - has been more than a workplace to me. It's been home. 00:17:09.378 --> 00:17:16.702 - Unfortunately, after COVID, something changed. The support, collaboration, and sense of teamwork that 00:17:16.702 --> 00:17:24.171 - once made this district feel special began to disappear. Professionally, I found myself in increasingly 00:17:24.171 --> 00:17:31.351 - difficult circumstances without the support or resources necessary to meet the needs of my students 00:17:31.351 --> 00:17:37.886 - or protect the well-being of my staff and myself. When I sought help, I often felt unheard 00:17:38.114 --> 00:17:45.761 - At times, I felt dismissed, ridiculed, and made to feel as if my concerns and my professional judgment 00:17:45.761 --> 00:17:53.482 - did not matter. I raised these concerns through the appropriate channels, hoping for meaningful support 00:17:53.482 --> 00:18:01.055 - and solutions. But instead, the situation only got worse. As a special education teacher, I've always 00:18:01.055 --> 00:18:06.846 - understood that the work is challenging. I have never expected it to be easy. 00:18:08.930 --> 00:18:15.920 - But what became unbearable was being expected to manage severe student behaviors, repeated physical 00:18:15.920 --> 00:18:23.400 - aggression, and unsafe working conditions without adequate support. My staff and I were injured regularly. 00:18:23.400 --> 00:18:30.460 - I personally underwent three surgeries related to injuries sustained at work. Despite repeated pleas 00:18:30.460 --> 00:18:37.310 - for help and advocacy for my students, my staff, and myself, I was too often met with the message 00:18:37.474 --> 00:18:44.514 - that it was simply part of my job. It is not. No educator should feel unsafe at work. No teacher should 00:18:44.514 --> 00:18:51.282 - have to fund essential classroom needs out of pocket because they are told to buy it themselves. No 00:18:51.282 --> 00:18:58.457 - staff member should feel that their voice concerns or wellbeing are irrelevant. Over time, the emotional, 00:18:58.457 --> 00:19:04.414 - physical, and mental toll became too great. I began dreading a job I once loved deeply. 00:19:05.186 --> 00:19:13.635 - I lost talented members because they, too, could no longer endure the physical and emotional demands 00:19:13.635 --> 00:19:22.084 - without proper support. Perhaps hardest of all was realizing that the passion and joy I once brought 00:19:22.084 --> 00:19:30.700 - to this work had been replaced by exhaustion, discouragement, and hurt. Thank you, Dr. Sanders. I love 00:19:30.700 --> 00:19:35.134 - Virgilene Blossom, and leaving is not what I wanted. 00:19:35.522 --> 00:19:42.758 - There is a part of me that still wonders who is going to give out the hugs, who will advocate fiercely 00:19:42.758 --> 00:19:49.924 - for the students who need it the most, and who will continue the work that meant so much to me for so 00:19:49.924 --> 00:19:56.949 - many years. But I realized after being told that I could not have a voice and that my perception of 00:19:56.949 --> 00:20:02.078 - everything was wrong, that that person could not be me. Because of this, 00:20:03.522 --> 00:20:10.769 - I regretfully resigned my position with Richland B. Blossom effective the last day of my current teaching 00:20:10.769 --> 00:20:18.220 - contract in order to preserve my own peace of mind, my physical health, my mental health, and the well-being 00:20:18.220 --> 00:20:26.014 - of my family. I am grateful for the many years, relationships, and memories I have built here. Edgewood is great. 00:20:26.882 --> 00:20:36.847 - I will always care deeply about this district and the students it serves, and it is my sincere hope 00:20:36.847 --> 00:20:47.111 - that future educators will be given the support, respect, and resources they need to do this important 00:20:47.111 --> 00:20:52.094 - work. Thank you. Next, we have Danielle Sessions. 00:20:59.522 --> 00:21:04.917 - Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the school board, thank you for your time and opportunity to 00:21:04.917 --> 00:21:10.528 - speak tonight. I stand here today not as one individual, but as someone reflecting the feelings of many 00:21:10.528 --> 00:21:16.193 - parents, students, alumni, and community members who strongly support the promotion of Ms. Kyra Campbell 00:21:16.193 --> 00:21:21.912 - from the junior high program into leadership of the Edgewood High School choir program. While my comments 00:21:21.912 --> 00:21:28.062 - tonight may seem overly redundant to the prior comments offered, I opine that this redundancy only amplifies them 00:21:28.194 --> 00:21:33.996 - Quite simply, Ms. Campbell has been one of the best things to happen to Edgewood Show Choir program 00:21:33.996 --> 00:21:39.798 - in years. Her energy, professionalism, work ethic, and genuine investment in students have elevated 00:21:39.798 --> 00:21:45.832 - morale, participation, and excitement throughout their music community. Students respond to her because 00:21:45.832 --> 00:21:51.634 - they know she believes in them. Parents support her because they see results, and the community has 00:21:51.634 --> 00:21:56.798 - rallied around her because excellence, consistency, and leadership naturally earn trust. 00:21:57.218 --> 00:22:02.476 - Promoting her is not only a sign that this corporation recognizes talent and commitment, it is the right 00:22:02.476 --> 00:22:07.735 - decision for the long-term health of this program. I know a concern has been raised that the corporation 00:22:07.735 --> 00:22:12.743 - may not have conducted a long enough search before arriving at a decision, but I would respectfully 00:22:12.743 --> 00:22:17.901 - ask how long should a district continue a search when the right candidate is already standing in front 00:22:17.901 --> 00:22:22.558 - of them? Ms. Campbell has not an unknown quantity. She is a proven leader, a proven teacher, 00:22:22.882 --> 00:22:28.075 - and an Edward alumnus who already understands this community, its traditions, and its students. She 00:22:28.075 --> 00:22:33.269 - has already demonstrated an ability to build relationships, inspire excellence, and positively grow 00:22:33.269 --> 00:22:38.670 - these programs. Sometimes the best leadership decision isn't the longest process, but it is recognizing 00:22:38.670 --> 00:22:43.967 - proven excellence when you already have it. Strong programs are built by empowering strong educators. 00:22:43.967 --> 00:22:47.550 - When schools identify exceptional leaders, they should support them. 00:22:47.650 --> 00:22:54.372 - develop them and place them in positions where they can have the greatest impact on students. Mrs. Campbell 00:22:54.372 --> 00:23:00.844 - has more than earned that opportunity. Students deserve a safe and stable environment. Students deserve 00:23:00.844 --> 00:23:07.255 - positivity. Students deserve leadership focused on growth and development while providing an enriching 00:23:07.255 --> 00:23:13.790 - educational experience in the classroom every single day. And that is exactly why this decision matters. 00:23:14.018 --> 00:23:20.475 - Mrs. Campbell represents an opportunity to move the program forward, to restore unity, rebuild trust, 00:23:20.475 --> 00:23:26.805 - and refocus the culture around students, music, excellence, and opportunity. I encourage this board 00:23:26.805 --> 00:23:33.325 - to stand confidently behind this promotion and send a clear message that the RBBCSC supports educators 00:23:33.325 --> 00:23:39.782 - who inspire students, strengthen programs, and elevate the entire community as a whole. Thank you for 00:23:39.782 --> 00:23:40.478 - your time. 00:23:48.642 --> 00:23:58.676 - Next up, we have Emma Curtis. Hi, my name is Emma Curtis, and I'm a show car student here at Edgewood. 00:23:58.676 --> 00:24:08.514 - I just wanted to share my experience about Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell is the one who encouraged me 00:24:08.514 --> 00:24:14.846 - to join the choir, and it made a real big difference in my life. 00:24:15.522 --> 00:24:21.414 - If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have found my passion for show choir that I have now. Whenever I felt 00:24:21.414 --> 00:24:27.136 - nervous or unsure, she made me feel confident in myself. She believed in my leadership abilities and 00:24:27.136 --> 00:24:33.027 - gave me a chance to be a dance captain. In the classroom, she was a great teacher and always understood 00:24:33.027 --> 00:24:38.862 - what I needed to do. I always understood what I needed to do and I felt very prepared when coming into 00:24:38.862 --> 00:24:40.222 - the competition season. 00:24:40.770 --> 00:24:46.961 - Mrs. Campbell taught me a lot of things that I use in my everyday life. She taught me to always be empathetic 00:24:46.961 --> 00:24:52.815 - with my peers. She would always tell me that you never know what someone is going through and to always 00:24:52.815 --> 00:24:58.499 - be kind. She would teach me that hard work would pay off and I would spend a lot of time rehearsing, 00:24:58.499 --> 00:25:04.240 - preparing and looking at videos just so I could get better. She pushed us to be our best and believed 00:25:04.240 --> 00:25:06.942 - in us even when we didn't believe in ourselves. 00:25:07.522 --> 00:25:14.615 - Every day I would look forward to coming to school just so I could go to that class. She created this 00:25:14.615 --> 00:25:21.847 - fun atmosphere that made me feel comfortable and secure. I'm looking forward to having her as a teacher 00:25:21.847 --> 00:25:29.079 - again. We have been through a lot this year, but I truly hope we can all move forward together. We have 00:25:29.079 --> 00:25:35.198 - such amazing people in all the show choir groups, and I want us to become a team again. 00:25:35.298 --> 00:25:44.966 - We all deserve a chance to do our best and support one another. Thank you for listening. Next, we have 00:25:44.966 --> 00:25:54.729 - Molly Kiefer. I'm another one that's glad that you have a clock. I don't have anything prepared. I come 00:25:54.729 --> 00:26:02.238 - forward not just in support of a candidate, but just in the program in general. 00:26:02.658 --> 00:26:08.115 - When I think about what an educator is, it's someone that's not going to just teach a subject. It's 00:26:08.115 --> 00:26:14.008 - someone that's gonna challenge our students to be who they are, to find themselves, to make the communities 00:26:14.008 --> 00:26:19.682 - that we live in better. And Kyra represents that to me. My daughter is a junior, soon to be senior very 00:26:19.682 --> 00:26:25.630 - soon. She was part of the first year that Kyra had. And I will tell you that I have seen my daughter thrive. 00:26:25.826 --> 00:26:31.541 - under the various experiences she's had here at Edgewood. And I'm very grateful for the passion that 00:26:31.541 --> 00:26:37.313 - we all clearly have for this program. But when I think of what I want her to experience in her senior 00:26:37.313 --> 00:26:43.084 - year and what the representation as she becomes a young adult, I think of the values that Kyra taught 00:26:43.084 --> 00:26:49.026 - her in her eighth grade year, to be herself, because that's who she's meant to be, to find her passions, 00:26:49.026 --> 00:26:54.684 - to make the world around her better, to treat people with kindness. Those were her experiences, and 00:26:54.684 --> 00:26:55.646 - Kyra lives that. 00:26:55.970 --> 00:27:01.318 - And I appreciate that she brings that to our students. And I think that as we think of what the program 00:27:01.318 --> 00:27:06.563 - needs to move forward, it's someone who has experienced that firsthand. The program made Kyra in many 00:27:06.563 --> 00:27:11.963 - ways. The leaders that she experienced that from, and she carries that forward. So I say it's a blessing 00:27:11.963 --> 00:27:17.156 - that we have somebody that came up through that can carry that forward. So I appreciate the time and 00:27:17.156 --> 00:27:21.630 - everyone's passion here. And I look forward to what the program will do in the future. 00:27:28.354 --> 00:27:40.976 - Ethan Staggs. My name is Ethan Staggs and I'm here to just basically come out here and say that I think 00:27:40.976 --> 00:27:53.476 - Ms. Campbell is just a wonderful person and if it weren't for her I wouldn't even probably be in choir 00:27:53.476 --> 00:27:56.510 - because in fifth grade I 00:27:56.898 --> 00:28:02.933 - I took a break from choir knowing it probably wasn't my favorite thing anymore. Then I was walking down 00:28:02.933 --> 00:28:08.794 - the sixth grade hallway and all of a sudden she recommended to me that choir would be a great option 00:28:08.794 --> 00:28:14.598 - for me. So I decided to join. Then I see a bunch of flyers show up for Show Choir Camps of America. 00:28:14.598 --> 00:28:20.459 - I look at this and I question what is Show Choir? But I knew that my dad and my brother have already 00:28:20.459 --> 00:28:26.494 - been through this activity so I go to them and ask and I decide to join because I think it will be fun. 00:28:26.594 --> 00:28:34.642 - We won many awards, and then I decided to come back for another year because I truly loved this activity. 00:28:34.642 --> 00:28:42.235 - I come back, I got a leadership role, and she truly made me feel like I was deserving of this role. 00:28:42.235 --> 00:28:49.904 - She reminded me every single day that I am worthy, I am loved, and I am talented. And I just want to 00:28:49.904 --> 00:28:55.902 - say that as much as the past can hurt us, it's always a good thing to move on. 00:28:57.666 --> 00:29:21.278 - Yeah, that's pretty much all I have to say. Molly Osgood. Hi, everybody. I too have a prepared 00:29:21.378 --> 00:29:27.126 - Didn't want to leave anything out. So my name is Molly Osgood. I am the parent of Luke Osgood. He's 00:29:27.126 --> 00:29:33.047 - been a student of the school corporation since kindergarten. He's currently in ninth grade at Edgewood 00:29:33.047 --> 00:29:38.910 - High School. Before I go into detail about the purpose of why I'm here, I would like to just tell you 00:29:38.910 --> 00:29:44.945 - a few things about my son, Luke. A few years ago, Luke was a shy, timid, a quiet boy. He went into sixth 00:29:44.945 --> 00:29:51.038 - grade trying to discover his interests and sense of self. As a student who was not involved in athletics, 00:29:51.138 --> 00:29:57.710 - and a culture where boys are often expected to play sports, he struggled at times to find where he belonged. 00:29:57.710 --> 00:30:03.739 - So this brings me to why I'm here today. My husband, Matt, and I want it clearly known that we have 00:30:03.739 --> 00:30:09.407 - full confidence in Kyra Campbell's ability to lead the high school show choir, and we support 00:30:09.407 --> 00:30:15.437 - her wholeheartedly. I cannot express enough appreciation for what Kyra has done for our son and for 00:30:15.437 --> 00:30:19.838 - so many other students. She created a place where students could belong, 00:30:20.162 --> 00:30:25.455 - a place where they could share their love of music and dance while learning the value of hard work, 00:30:25.455 --> 00:30:30.802 - discipline, and commitment. She pushed them to give their best so they could take pride in what they 00:30:30.802 --> 00:30:36.201 - put out in the world. For students who did not yet see their own potential, Kyra helped them discover 00:30:36.201 --> 00:30:41.759 - it. Under her leadership, students gained confidence, passion, and a stronger sense of self. The success 00:30:41.759 --> 00:30:47.582 - of the Edgewood Junior High Show choirs and the trophies they earned are the tangible evidence of the talent. 00:30:47.874 --> 00:30:55.213 - and dedication she inspired, but I really believe the true measure of her impact is the transformation 00:30:55.213 --> 00:31:02.552 - seen in these students themselves. We see this every day with Luke. Because Kyra believed in him, Luke 00:31:02.552 --> 00:31:09.891 - began to believe in himself. Our once quiet boy now performs solos and competitions. He sings on stage 00:31:09.891 --> 00:31:16.446 - with the confidence that I will never experience myself. And he has so much self-confidence 00:31:16.674 --> 00:31:22.878 - And he's willing to put in countless hours of hard work that challenges stamina, focus, and self-discipline, 00:31:22.878 --> 00:31:28.854 - all under Kyra's guidance. So now, when people ask Luke the question so many boys are asked, what sports 00:31:28.854 --> 00:31:34.545 - do you play? Luke looks them in the eye and says, I'm in show choir. And we can't thank Kyra enough 00:31:34.545 --> 00:31:38.814 - for giving him that confidence and for that sense of belonging. Thank you. 00:31:48.930 --> 00:31:58.478 - Buddy, that's your entrance. Sorry, we have to do one thing administratively. Do I have a motion to 00:31:58.478 --> 00:32:08.121 - extend public comment past 30 minutes? Is there a second? A second. Moved and seconded. All in favor 00:32:08.121 --> 00:32:18.910 - say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. I'm sorry. Please continue. And on that note, we have Luke Osgood. Hello. 00:32:19.170 --> 00:32:28.343 - So before I joined Show Choir, I was very shy and quiet. I didn't know a lot of people and I wasn't 00:32:28.343 --> 00:32:37.974 - in a single extracurricular. Mrs. Campbell gave me and a lot of other people the chance to be in a group 00:32:37.974 --> 00:32:47.422 - where everybody cares for each other and works as a team. Mrs. Campbell was extremely supportive of me 00:32:47.586 --> 00:32:56.196 - the three years I had her and truly helped me gain more confidence and courage. Without her I wouldn't 00:32:56.196 --> 00:33:04.723 - be where I am today in music warehouse and even theater. So many people were given the chance to grow 00:33:04.723 --> 00:33:12.414 - because of the opportunities and support Mrs. Campbell gave. Next up we have Brian Paulson. 00:33:27.170 --> 00:33:37.333 - I would like the opportunity to thank some of the thank lists. And that includes a lot of the people 00:33:37.333 --> 00:33:47.395 - sitting in front of us. I usually only make one pilgrimage over to see the school board. And that's 00:33:47.395 --> 00:33:56.350 - when I'm like proposing a trip. You know, like when we were going to New York or Florida 00:33:56.738 --> 00:34:06.700 - anyplace else, but you know, Mr. Tucker, my first encounter with you was in my second year of teaching 00:34:06.700 --> 00:34:16.855 - at the junior high. And I brought 106 graders over and I didn't know anything about a facilities request 00:34:16.855 --> 00:34:22.174 - use form thing. And I figured just throughout the day, 00:34:22.786 --> 00:34:31.649 - The auditorium is going to be clear, right? So I go in there, and Ms. Murphy is in there with her eight 00:34:31.649 --> 00:34:40.598 - or nine students. And we go in there to try to set the finale for one of our concerts. And so he's like, 00:34:40.598 --> 00:34:49.376 - what are these kids coming in here? And so, but you were kind enough to let us stay, and you have been 00:34:49.376 --> 00:34:50.910 - a kind, generous, 00:34:51.522 --> 00:35:04.883 - a respectful and trustworthy individual. I have really welcomed your leadership and thank you for your 00:35:04.883 --> 00:35:18.244 - leadership. Mr. Jacobs, I don't know as much about you, but I know that you empower the same integrity 00:35:18.244 --> 00:35:20.190 - and leadership 00:35:20.674 --> 00:35:30.804 - that all of the other board members have. And so I look forward to seeing you continue to go on and 00:35:30.804 --> 00:35:41.339 - do the best you can, just like all these other board members do the best you can for all the years that 00:35:41.339 --> 00:35:49.950 - you have to come. So thank you so much. Mr. Journal, you and I go quite a ways back. 00:35:50.690 --> 00:36:04.146 - And not only are you trustworthy and full of integrity, but you also demand the respect values that 00:36:04.146 --> 00:36:17.871 - we have, that we hold as teachers, or at least the values that teachers will exhibit. And I thank you 00:36:17.871 --> 00:36:19.486 - so much for 00:36:19.970 --> 00:36:33.764 - coming up and shaking my hand at fall festivals and at concerts. And you never forgot us. You never 00:36:33.764 --> 00:36:47.697 - forgot me, and you never forgot us. Mr. Kerr, I thank you not only for last board meeting, I was not 00:36:47.697 --> 00:36:49.214 - in a place 00:36:49.634 --> 00:37:01.829 - where I could make it over here. I'm a little bit more composed. And I can make it over here now. So 00:37:01.829 --> 00:37:14.748 - I hear that you said some very kind remarks about me. And I appreciate that so much. And you, too, exhibit 00:37:14.748 --> 00:37:18.974 - the same integrity and leadership. 00:37:19.362 --> 00:37:31.350 - you always, always, always have done the very best you can for students and teachers, whether that be 00:37:31.350 --> 00:37:43.574 - in the form of trying to push through new facilities or just make sure their academic values are always 00:37:43.574 --> 00:37:48.510 - considered. So I couldn't thank you more. 00:37:49.058 --> 00:37:59.563 - for the leadership you have exhibited on this school board. Mr. DeMoss, always the smartest man in the 00:37:59.563 --> 00:38:09.865 - room. I could go on, but I'll leave it at that. You are definitely the smartest man in the room. And 00:38:09.865 --> 00:38:18.942 - I knew that for just the few years I had over there at the high school working with you. 00:38:19.650 --> 00:38:29.343 - You were always a role model to me. And that's not just because you were Mr. Jeopardy, but you were 00:38:29.343 --> 00:38:39.132 - always a role model to me. And now you're a role model. Your students, when you taught them and came 00:38:39.132 --> 00:38:49.406 - into our choir room, would always praise your name for everything you did for them. And so thank you all. 00:38:49.570 --> 00:39:03.824 - up here so much for what you've done. You are the ones who never get thanked nearly as much as you should 00:39:03.824 --> 00:39:18.750 - have. You can add the principals along with that, but you never get the same admiration as some of we teachers 00:39:19.138 --> 00:39:30.614 - have gotten in the past, and certainly the students where it should fall the most to begin with. So 00:39:30.614 --> 00:39:42.090 - did I miss anybody? I missed, I know I missed certain people. Where? No, I started with Mr. Tucker, 00:39:42.090 --> 00:39:46.910 - so. But yes, he's a fantastic individual. 00:39:47.106 --> 00:39:58.639 - who always has his heart in the way of students, in the way to students as well, always puts them first 00:39:58.639 --> 00:40:09.839 - and foremost, as you all do. And I don't want to run over too much over time. My students had always 00:40:09.839 --> 00:40:16.382 - said that I talk too much. And so I'll try to not do that. 00:40:16.866 --> 00:40:32.470 - Just know that you are thanked. Know that you are appreciated for what you have done and will continue 00:40:32.470 --> 00:40:42.014 - on doing. So thank you all. Next, we have Carrie Brinson Bell. 00:40:54.722 --> 00:41:01.102 - Public speaker, I've written something, but taken it apart. So if it doesn't flow well, I apologize. 00:41:01.102 --> 00:41:07.987 - But I wanted to share my experience with the program and with Ms. Campbell. She's been a wonderful influence 00:41:07.987 --> 00:41:14.493 - on my son from mentorship in junior high and beyond. My son signed up for show choir the year that Mr. 00:41:14.493 --> 00:41:20.873 - Doades left as a seventh grader. We came to understand that COVID was a huge setback to the program. 00:41:20.873 --> 00:41:24.094 - And Ms. Campbell took it over and took that junior 00:41:24.194 --> 00:41:30.428 - high group of very few kids with very little excitement or very little understanding of show choir and 00:41:30.428 --> 00:41:36.663 - turned it into a big deal. She advocated for the program and for the kids, turning one show choir into 00:41:36.663 --> 00:41:42.897 - two, mini warehouse and sophisticates. By my son's eighth grade year, I joined the leadership team and 00:41:42.897 --> 00:41:49.132 - worked closely with Mrs. Campbell. I got to know her better as a person. She shared that she was Brian 00:41:49.132 --> 00:41:52.158 - Poulson's student and being a part of show choir, 00:41:52.418 --> 00:41:58.734 - in high school was a highlight for her. Her home life growing up wasn't the easiest and it was clear 00:41:58.734 --> 00:42:04.988 - that choir was the place she was the happiest. She said it was always her dream to return and teach 00:42:04.988 --> 00:42:11.242 - show choir at Edgewood. I listened to her inspire to unify the junior high and high school programs 00:42:11.242 --> 00:42:17.621 - and impressed me that her vision was not only focused on her junior high program but also her outlook 00:42:17.621 --> 00:42:18.622 - was set on what 00:42:18.914 --> 00:42:25.445 - Her group of outgoing junior high students could be for the high school program. She continued to want 00:42:25.445 --> 00:42:31.786 - to build a community of connection. When I hear stories of how Mr. Polson inspired Kyra Campbell to 00:42:31.786 --> 00:42:37.683 - be a music teacher, it hits home because of the impact she has had on my son. Her mentorship 00:42:37.683 --> 00:42:44.151 - and encouragement offered to my son has taken him from a kid that had no significant music experience 00:42:44.151 --> 00:42:46.878 - to someone being comfortable on the stage. 00:42:47.202 --> 00:42:52.981 - She has taken time outside of the classroom to encourage him. His freshman year, he was brave enough 00:42:52.981 --> 00:42:58.817 - to take on a big role in the school's musical, The High School Musical. Mrs. Campbell worked with him 00:42:58.817 --> 00:43:04.596 - on his songs, and when the pressure became too much, he leaned on her. This has continued with extra 00:43:04.596 --> 00:43:10.432 - help for cabaret nights, his lead role in Little Mermaid. My son will talk to us, but she understands 00:43:10.432 --> 00:43:15.582 - the gravity that goes along with performing. He trusts her and looks to her for guidance. 00:43:16.162 --> 00:43:23.825 - We could ask no more from our children's educators than to be an influence towards personal growth. 00:43:23.825 --> 00:43:31.948 - We could ask no more from our children's educators than to be an influence towards personal growth beyond 00:43:31.948 --> 00:43:39.611 - the years they have them in the classroom. To have a teacher show so much love for the program, the 00:43:39.611 --> 00:43:43.902 - school corporation, and put so much heart into the kids 00:43:44.322 --> 00:43:50.318 - because of what it meant to her growing up is exactly the kind of educator I want around my son. I hope 00:43:50.318 --> 00:43:56.429 - my comments only reinforce the high regard you have for Mrs. Campbell. Her love of teaching and inspiring 00:43:56.429 --> 00:44:02.253 - students is so commendable and I've experienced it firsthand. To be so shaped by the program and her 00:44:02.253 --> 00:44:08.306 - youth only to follow her dreams to be a music educator and have the opportunity for a full circle moment 00:44:08.306 --> 00:44:14.014 - feels like an exceptional chance. You're lucky to have her as a teacher in your school corporation 00:44:14.274 --> 00:44:23.937 - and I sincerely hope that you give her the opportunity to lead the high school program. Next we have 00:44:23.937 --> 00:44:33.696 - Bridget Devitt. My name is actually Addison Devitt. I am an alumni of the Edgewood choirs program and 00:44:33.696 --> 00:44:43.646 - I have decided to pursue music education as my major in college at Ball State. Throughout my first year 00:44:43.842 --> 00:44:52.571 - and college for music education. I have learned many qualities that are needed to be a music educator 00:44:52.571 --> 00:45:01.128 - and I believe that Mrs. Campbell exemplifies all of them very well. There is a real lack of respect 00:45:01.128 --> 00:45:10.028 - for music education and I think that having such a strong teacher at like already in the school program 00:45:10.028 --> 00:45:12.510 - just speaks volumes and it's 00:45:13.602 --> 00:45:21.774 - important that you support the teachers that you have because there aren't a whole lot of them coming 00:45:21.774 --> 00:45:29.866 - up. Sorry, I didn't prepare anything to speak, but I just, she has taken me in as I never had her as 00:45:29.866 --> 00:45:37.879 - a choir student, but she let me intern with her the second that I told her that I was interested in 00:45:37.879 --> 00:45:42.846 - becoming a music teacher. She let me come in every single day 00:45:43.394 --> 00:45:50.710 - for her show choir classes and help out and observe my senior year of high school. And she still reaches 00:45:50.710 --> 00:45:57.677 - out and lets me come in and observe her classrooms. And I hope to model my future classroom largely 00:45:57.677 --> 00:46:04.714 - based off of her. And I would love to see her continue to make this Edward Choir program stronger by 00:46:04.714 --> 00:46:06.526 - being at the high school. 00:46:14.466 --> 00:46:21.426 - Next, we have Ken Bykoff. Hi, my name is Ken Bykoff, and I was with my son Charlie at Bradford Woods 00:46:21.426 --> 00:46:28.524 - when an email wedged its way through the trees, and with the announcement from Principal Ackerman that 00:46:28.524 --> 00:46:35.416 - Kyra Campbell was going to be the next choir teacher. And I was thrilled with it. There's a wave of 00:46:35.416 --> 00:46:42.307 - relief that went over me. Because I saw when my son Nick, who's going to be a rising sophomore next 00:46:42.307 --> 00:46:44.030 - year, was in show choir. 00:46:44.162 --> 00:46:50.640 - how he grew as a person, how he came out of his shell, how he just blossomed on stage in a way that 00:46:50.640 --> 00:46:57.312 - we never saw at home. But this kid, you put him on stage, and he comes alive. And it's because of Kyra 00:46:57.312 --> 00:47:03.919 - Campbell, of instilling a belief in him that he should focus on working on what he loves, and that is 00:47:03.919 --> 00:47:10.462 - singing and dancing. And I can tell you, the kid's not going to get a recording contract, but he is. 00:47:10.562 --> 00:47:16.967 - He does work extremely hard because she has encouraged him, and he has now had solos. And he's gotten 00:47:16.967 --> 00:47:23.246 - much, much better over the years because of that drive that she instilled in him. Furthermore, he's 00:47:23.246 --> 00:47:29.651 - now at the high school. But she has been a mentor to him because early in the year, he reached out to 00:47:29.651 --> 00:47:35.742 - her to talk to her about an issue that he was having, and she was immediately there to help him. 00:47:36.418 --> 00:47:42.401 - I come from a sports background, and any time you have a coaching change or anything, and essentially 00:47:42.401 --> 00:47:48.267 - that's what this is, that's what we're talking about, you want to have somebody who come in who can 00:47:48.267 --> 00:47:54.250 - provide a smooth transition from one coach to the next, who has a vision and inspiration of what they 00:47:54.250 --> 00:48:00.350 - want a program to be, and that has the credentials to do that and the caring to carry out their vision. 00:48:00.642 --> 00:48:14.634 - Kyra Campbell checks every single one of those boxes in dark black marker. And I strongly encourage 00:48:14.634 --> 00:48:27.646 - her hiring as Chokewire director. Last but not least, we have Josh Chavez. Hello, everybody. 00:48:28.322 --> 00:48:38.397 - I just wanted to share a few thoughts on the top of my mind, but that have also been in my heart, gratitude 00:48:38.397 --> 00:48:47.819 - and concern. And at the same time, a plea. We have three young boys in the lower grades and they've, 00:48:47.819 --> 00:48:57.054 - we're so grateful to have seen them thrive, get to work on their social skills and making friends. 00:48:57.154 --> 00:49:05.870 - working through problems, and we couldn't be more than grateful for all the wonderful teachers and staff 00:49:05.870 --> 00:49:14.254 - that have invested in them. My concern is when we lost Principal Wooden, Matt Wooden, as a parent, I 00:49:14.254 --> 00:49:22.804 - don't know a lot of what may or may not have happened, just that he was part of the staff, part of the 00:49:22.804 --> 00:49:27.038 - teachers that have invested, and you can tell when 00:49:27.650 --> 00:49:34.943 - Somebody it's a job and you can tell when someone leans into it a hundred percent Day in and day out 00:49:34.943 --> 00:49:42.452 - in the winter time out there directing traffic So, you know, what does a thriving? Learning environment 00:49:42.452 --> 00:49:49.889 - in schools for the staff and for the students look like I don't know But what are the metrics that you 00:49:49.889 --> 00:49:57.470 - measure? You know are are the students in a structure safe? Environment are the teachers are they being? 00:49:58.050 --> 00:50:05.811 - Are they being backed? Are they being served, if you would? Them being the professionals, having the 00:50:05.811 --> 00:50:13.648 - credentials, the experience, and also the passion. It's not just a job, they're here. Matt was one of 00:50:13.648 --> 00:50:21.640 - those teachers. And did we, as a community, as a district, leadership, staff, did we do everything that 00:50:21.640 --> 00:50:27.710 - we could? Do we even know what the metrics are? And if we do, what was done to 00:50:27.970 --> 00:50:36.130 - make sure that Mr. Wooden could have stayed here coming from, you know, working his way up, knowing 00:50:36.130 --> 00:50:44.699 - so much about the ins and outs. It's not enough if we, as parents, just don't yell at our children every 00:50:44.699 --> 00:50:52.859 - day. It's not enough if we just are kind to them every day. It's our responsibility to somehow find 00:50:52.859 --> 00:50:54.654 - moments of clarity to 00:50:55.042 --> 00:51:01.124 - be able to talk with them, understand them, what's going on in their lives, to be able to find what 00:51:01.124 --> 00:51:07.388 - are some of their God-given talents, if you will, some of their inclinations, how can they potentially 00:51:07.388 --> 00:51:13.652 - make an impact in this community and in this world? And when we have the metrics and people are having 00:51:13.652 --> 00:51:19.795 - the backs of our staff and giving an ear to the parents and doing everything they can to free up the 00:51:19.795 --> 00:51:24.478 - teachers to do what they do best, help these children reach their potential, 00:51:24.642 --> 00:51:34.066 - They are now and in the future preparing and doing everything that we possibly can together collectively 00:51:34.066 --> 00:51:43.131 - to help these children reach their potential, not just maintain losing talented staff. But that's my 00:51:43.131 --> 00:51:48.606 - concern and my plea is that we could as a board of directors 00:51:49.346 --> 00:51:55.235 - as superintendents, as teachers, as a community, that we could not just be busy about our duties as 00:51:55.235 --> 00:52:01.183 - leaders, teachers, or parents, but that we could find those moments of clarity to be able to connect 00:52:01.183 --> 00:52:07.248 - with our teachers, see what they need, free up their hands so they can focus that much more on helping 00:52:07.248 --> 00:52:13.255 - our children reach their potential, their God-given talents, so that they can make the world a better 00:52:13.255 --> 00:52:15.198 - place. We're very fortunate with 00:52:15.298 --> 00:52:22.065 - district that we have at this time and it breaks your heart to see other areas of the country maybe 00:52:22.065 --> 00:52:28.833 - bigger cities with just the problems and difficulties that they have but we are not there right now 00:52:28.833 --> 00:52:35.600 - and that is my plea that we could as a team and if you guys would let us know as parents how we can 00:52:35.600 --> 00:52:42.571 - come on board and help free up your time or the teachers to have the staffs back so that we don't lose 00:52:42.571 --> 00:52:45.278 - any more talent like principal Wooden's 00:52:45.538 --> 00:52:59.052 - Thank you. Well, thank you all very much. I really appreciate everyone coming tonight and speaking. 00:52:59.052 --> 00:53:12.702 - I always especially like it when the students and younger people speak and we get to hear from them. 00:53:13.090 --> 00:53:20.538 - I hope that we can have a crowd like this every month. So that would be awesome. So are there any preliminary 00:53:20.538 --> 00:53:27.308 - motions for the agenda? Can I make a comment, Mr. Kerr? Yeah, sure. I guess I don't know if it's on 00:53:27.308 --> 00:53:34.079 - the record or off the record, but keep an eye on the legislation, what goes on with legislators and 00:53:34.079 --> 00:53:41.662 - what's going on, because there's been a lot of budget cuts that hit from the last legislative session with SB1. 00:53:41.762 --> 00:53:47.877 - And I worry about the money part a lot. So pay attention to it and let your voices be heard with your 00:53:47.877 --> 00:53:54.052 - area legislators and your local senators as well. Because it's very important because we've got to pay 00:53:54.052 --> 00:54:00.047 - our teachers and we've got to take good care of our people here because we've got good people here, 00:54:00.047 --> 00:54:06.342 - but we've got to have the resources to do it as well. So I'm encouraging you. You mentioned, Mr. Chavez, 00:54:06.342 --> 00:54:11.678 - what can we do? That would help a lot to reach out to your legislators, okay? Thank you. 00:54:13.026 --> 00:54:21.159 - Hearing nothing, we'll move to our consent agenda. And first, we have approval of minutes from April 00:54:21.159 --> 00:54:29.292 - 21st, 2026. It was our regular board meeting. Then we have the treasurer's report for April of 2026. 00:54:29.292 --> 00:54:37.586 - And Mr. Durnall, the claims, please. Thank you, Mr. President. For gross wages on payroll is for April 00:54:37.586 --> 00:54:41.854 - 3rd, 2026 is $84,840. For gross wages on April 10th, 00:54:41.954 --> 00:54:59.390 - For gross wages on April 24th, 2026, $862,661.36. And for gross wages totals $1,798,966.66. 00:54:59.490 --> 00:55:12.408 - For vouchers claims, it prepays April 1st to April 30th, 2026 is $1,539,189.49. For claims regular vouchers 00:55:12.408 --> 00:55:25.086 - for May 19th, 2026 is $480,609.46 for vouchers total of $2,019,878.79.95 for a grand total of $3 million. 00:55:25.538 --> 00:55:34.620 - $818,846.61. Thank you, Mr. President. Thank you. Next, we have personnel, resignations, retirements, 00:55:34.620 --> 00:55:43.524 - non-renewals, leaves, and terminations, C1 through 18, and personnel appointments and transfers, D1 00:55:43.524 --> 00:55:52.695 - through 24. We're also excited to have two donations. The first is from Donors Choose for Supplies for 00:55:52.695 --> 00:55:54.654 - Mrs. Freeman's Class. 00:55:55.202 --> 00:56:04.747 - And then there's a donation of four remote control toy trucks valued at $1,479.80 for nutrition services 00:56:04.747 --> 00:56:14.383 - from whom? Anonymous. Anonymous. From anonymous. I wonder what nutrition services we use with toy trucks. 00:56:14.383 --> 00:56:24.382 - I can't wait to see. That sounds exciting. So do we have a motion on that consent agenda? I'll move approval. 00:56:24.866 --> 00:56:36.311 - I'll second. Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. 00:56:36.311 --> 00:56:47.115 - Dr. Sanders, you wanted to do an introduction. Yes, I am very excited to welcome Robert Bolkin House 00:56:47.115 --> 00:56:50.110 - back to the Mustang Corral. 00:56:50.306 --> 00:57:00.930 - I've known Robert for several years now. And we had a conversation a couple years ago. And I hung up 00:57:00.930 --> 00:57:10.924 - the phone. And I just thought, man, that is a good guy. He's a great educator. And now we have 00:57:10.924 --> 00:57:20.286 - the opportunity to have him on board. Robert is a 1998 graduate of Edgewood High School. 00:57:20.418 --> 00:57:23.742 - And I heard he's pretty good at football. 00:57:25.186 --> 00:57:32.950 - but he earned his bachelor of science degree at Indiana State University, master of science degree from 00:57:32.950 --> 00:57:40.640 - IU, and he is currently working on his education specialist degree at Indiana State University. He has 00:57:40.640 --> 00:57:48.404 - 22 years of experience in education. The last seven years, he was principal at Owen Valley High School, 00:57:48.404 --> 00:57:51.614 - and when I called his references, they had 00:57:51.938 --> 00:58:03.035 - nothing but flying colors to say about Robert, and a lot of people have. I don't know if you've paid 00:58:03.035 --> 00:58:11.934 - attention to social media, but Robert's hire was a big hit in the community, so. 00:58:20.610 --> 00:58:28.979 - up to all that. No, seriously, it's to the board, Dr. Sanders. It's an honor. It truly is. Thank you 00:58:28.979 --> 00:58:37.763 - for entrusting me with this. Jimmy and I spoke. It's been years coming, and that's how I feel. Throughout 00:58:37.763 --> 00:58:46.132 - the years, timing didn't work for one side or the other, and I'm glad it did here, and I'm ready. So 00:58:46.132 --> 00:58:50.110 - many positive things going on in this district, 00:58:50.530 --> 00:58:58.012 - I'm just happy to be home. I'm ready to put on the black and red again and I've loved Owen Valley. 00:58:58.012 --> 00:59:05.797 - It's just, it's time. It's time and I'm ready. Appreciate all the passion that I see here tonight. Not 00:59:05.797 --> 00:59:13.431 - just for me, but for the program because the reason I say that there's going to be times we disagree 00:59:13.431 --> 00:59:19.326 - on which road to take. But what's important is that we keep the goal in mind. 00:59:20.002 --> 00:59:25.046 - And we'll make those decisions. We'll talk about them where they need to be made. But at the end of 00:59:25.046 --> 00:59:30.090 - the day, once that decision's made, it's important that we unite and we move forward for that goal. 00:59:30.090 --> 00:59:35.335 - And so that's what I see here tonight talking about the choir program. When decisions are made tonight, 00:59:35.335 --> 00:59:40.581 - what's important is when we walk out those doors, it's the unity. Because it's these kids we're talking 00:59:40.581 --> 00:59:42.750 - about. And I know that's what you're into. 00:59:47.746 --> 00:59:57.577 - Thank you, guys. I'm ready, and I'll be here next week. Mr. Kirk, I also introduce Robert's wife, Alita, 00:59:57.577 --> 01:00:07.126 - and his daughter, Ashlyn, and Adeline. Did I get that right, Adeline? Yes. And his son, Austin, is at 01:00:07.126 --> 01:00:15.646 - a wrestling match, so he couldn't be here tonight. So let's give them a round of applause. 01:00:24.066 --> 01:00:34.525 - family again. So thank you so much for coming back and joining us. Okay. We'll get into our regular 01:00:34.525 --> 01:00:45.402 - business. We have consideration to approve the 2026-2027 classified handbook. And we have Mrs. Shockney 01:00:45.402 --> 01:00:53.246 - for that. And I will say that, you know, the classified handbook is really 01:00:53.858 --> 01:01:05.322 - important information. And if you want to stay and continue with the meeting, you're welcome to. But 01:01:05.322 --> 01:01:17.239 - we can take a pause if if you would like to go home for dinner. We understand. I know. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. 01:01:17.239 --> 01:01:18.942 - So we we won't 01:01:19.106 --> 01:01:26.191 - you know, make you feel awkward if you would like to. Thank you so much for coming. Can I make a comment? 01:01:26.191 --> 01:01:32.942 - Oh yes, yes, please, please, wait a second. I just wanted to make, we usually do our comments in the 01:01:32.942 --> 01:01:39.693 - end, but I wanted the students to hear what I had to say, because this pertains to them. I had a lot 01:01:39.693 --> 01:01:46.377 - of students reach out to me in particular. I think the board members as well have. We know that you 01:01:46.377 --> 01:01:48.382 - guys are going through a lot. 01:01:48.930 --> 01:01:56.971 - You've been through a lot. I chose this position because of you, because of the students. I didn't choose 01:01:56.971 --> 01:02:05.165 - it because of your parents. I didn't choose it because of anything more than pursuing avenues that students 01:02:05.165 --> 01:02:12.979 - needed in order to gain in their life. So I just wanted to tell you that my decision, I'm not speaking 01:02:12.979 --> 01:02:17.758 - for the rest of the board, but my decision was solely based on 01:02:17.890 --> 01:02:27.989 - the information I was given from the students. I did not, parents, I'm glad you spoke, but that's not 01:02:27.989 --> 01:02:38.187 - who I am working for right now. In that decision making that we have heard so much about, I wanted the 01:02:38.187 --> 01:02:45.118 - students to lead in their avenue, in their own voice, and so I wanted 01:02:45.378 --> 01:02:52.875 - each one of you to know whether it was a decision that you wanted or you didn't want. You wanted it 01:02:52.875 --> 01:03:00.746 - to change however it may be, no matter what it is. Continue on. Be proud of everything that you're going 01:03:00.746 --> 01:03:08.467 - through, whether it was a hard decision, not where you want it to be, or exactly where you want to be. 01:03:08.467 --> 01:03:13.790 - Stick together with your friends. Enjoy this time. It goes by quickly. 01:03:13.890 --> 01:03:22.923 - My baby graduates next week. So it goes by quickly. Enjoy every single moment you're on stage, no matter 01:03:22.923 --> 01:03:31.525 - who your director is, no matter who your principal, your teacher, you enjoy that moment. Take it in 01:03:31.525 --> 01:03:40.299 - and move forward. And I'm so proud of you guys for everything that you've accomplished. I enjoy being 01:03:40.299 --> 01:03:42.622 - able to tell the community 01:03:43.330 --> 01:04:01.738 - that I'm a board member of these students here at Edgewood. I'm proud of all of you. Continue to go 01:04:01.738 --> 01:04:11.678 - forward and move mountains. Thank you all. Thank you. 01:04:13.666 --> 01:04:41.438 - I'll try to do. Robert, you're going to make him stay. Hey, listen to your wife. OK. Enjoy the night. 01:04:41.954 --> 01:05:11.678 - Yes actually let's take a five-minute recess call this meeting back to 01:05:11.810 --> 01:05:19.579 - were and so I'm sorry Mrs. Chalkney that I cleared the room for you I you know I briefly say that you 01:05:19.579 --> 01:05:27.425 - have a document there that shows that we just updated a few things and further clarified some language 01:05:27.425 --> 01:05:33.214 - that as we go along through the year sometimes we read something we're like 01:05:33.410 --> 01:05:39.664 - Does that make sense? And so then we make a little note and say, let's make it make sense. And so we 01:05:39.664 --> 01:05:46.104 - updated some language to make it make sense. And then in addition, I think the most exciting part about 01:05:46.104 --> 01:05:52.606 - our classified handbook this time is the addition of the nutrition services addendum. It was a handbook. 01:05:52.706 --> 01:05:58.081 - prior so that was already approved and we had that but we added it into the back of the classified handbook 01:05:58.081 --> 01:06:03.107 - and then we created a new addendum for the maintenance and custodial staff specifically. And so that 01:06:03.107 --> 01:06:08.432 - has been added and it's on the back of the handbook. We also have a link to the e-learning, the e-learning 01:06:08.432 --> 01:06:13.408 - handbook that a link's been put in there so that when staff go to the classified handbook they know 01:06:13.408 --> 01:06:18.385 - where to find that e-learning handbook now. So those are some of the things that I think are really 01:06:18.385 --> 01:06:21.918 - neat about this new addition that we're putting out for 26-27. Thanks. 01:06:22.882 --> 01:06:31.937 - Thank you. Do I have a motion? I move approval with consideration to approve a 2026-27 classified handbook. 01:06:31.937 --> 01:06:41.077 - Second. Second. Any discussion? Thank you for the updates. Yes, thank you very much for putting it together. 01:06:41.077 --> 01:06:49.462 - All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Next we'll look at the RBB CSC artificial 01:06:49.462 --> 01:06:51.390 - intelligence AI guide. 01:06:51.906 --> 01:06:59.197 - I wish it was just none, but this is very. Yes, what you guys have in front of you in the board packet 01:06:59.197 --> 01:07:06.417 - is a request not to vote on policy. We already have the policy in our handbook. This is really taking 01:07:06.417 --> 01:07:13.991 - the policy that we had through Neil and putting guardrails around it. I laughed the other day. My daughter 01:07:13.991 --> 01:07:20.574 - walked into my office and she noticed I was using Google Gemini as I was working on a grant. 01:07:20.738 --> 01:07:26.985 - And she immediately said, what would Dr. Sanders say if he knew you were using AI? And I said, 01:07:26.985 --> 01:07:33.560 - I don't know. Let's ask him. And I said loudly, because we share a door between our offices. And he 01:07:33.560 --> 01:07:40.201 - walked in and he said, I would say, why not? So we really need some guardrails in place with AI. And 01:07:40.201 --> 01:07:45.790 - this is a living, breathing document. We're going to have adjustments to this a lot. 01:07:45.954 --> 01:07:53.412 - AI is growing, and as K through 12 schools, we are just now in the beginning stages of learning how 01:07:53.412 --> 01:07:58.558 - to incorporate this. It's difficult for teachers, it's difficult for 01:07:59.138 --> 01:08:05.362 - teachers to use themselves and it's also difficult for teachers to know how to teach students how to 01:08:05.362 --> 01:08:11.647 - use it. So we did, I shouldn't say we, Megan Scott led the way with us along with a team of teachers. 01:08:11.647 --> 01:08:17.809 - Rick Routon was a big part of that as our tech director, administrators and students and so we have 01:08:17.809 --> 01:08:21.630 - had trials with kids. We have received a lot of feedback from 01:08:21.730 --> 01:08:28.503 - parents, teachers, and students, and we are ready to roll out our first try at this guide. Like I said, 01:08:28.503 --> 01:08:35.211 - know that it's our first shot at this, and it's going to have a lot of work to do as AI is growing and 01:08:35.211 --> 01:08:41.854 - adjusting, and we're learning more every day. But we ask you to approve the guide for next year. This 01:08:41.854 --> 01:08:48.562 - will also be in our handbooks, which I'll bring to you in June for approval. I'll move approval of the 01:08:48.562 --> 01:08:51.102 - AI guide. I'll second. Any discussion? 01:08:51.682 --> 01:08:58.726 - It will be a challenge for teachers, for administrators. I hope that students use it wisely. They will 01:08:58.726 --> 01:09:05.632 - use it. I hope they use it wisely. And it's going to be a brave new world. It sure is. It sure is. I 01:09:05.632 --> 01:09:12.813 - thought the guide, the rubric that you guys put together is going to really help. That's a guiding light 01:09:12.813 --> 01:09:20.062 - for teachers and for students. But it has to be communicated well to them. 100%. Because it is a working, 01:09:20.062 --> 01:09:21.566 - living document. Yes. 01:09:21.666 --> 01:09:30.270 - that helps students understand when and how they can use AI and how they'll be assessed in that way. 01:09:30.270 --> 01:09:38.022 - I think it helps our teachers a ton. So I'm excited to see that in implementation as well. 01:09:38.022 --> 01:09:46.540 - Anything else? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Now there is a approval of 01:09:46.540 --> 01:09:48.670 - new positions at RBBCSC. 01:09:49.570 --> 01:10:00.949 - One is the multi-language learner or the English language learner interventionist. Another is a elementary 01:10:00.949 --> 01:10:12.222 - registered nurse. And the last is the exercise science teacher for one period a day. And we have a motion 01:10:12.222 --> 01:10:19.134 - on creating these three new positions. I'll second. Moon second. 01:10:20.194 --> 01:10:27.976 - Jennifer, would you please? Sure, absolutely. We like acronyms in education, so whether you call it 01:10:27.976 --> 01:10:30.622 - MLL, multi-language learner, ELL, 01:10:30.722 --> 01:10:36.737 - English language learner or ENL, English as a new language, it all pretty much means the same thing. 01:10:36.737 --> 01:10:42.752 - What we're asking you to do is approve a full-time multi-language learner interventionist. It's very 01:10:42.752 --> 01:10:49.304 - similar to what we do in our Title I programs. Interventionists are not necessarily just teaching assistants. 01:10:49.304 --> 01:10:55.617 - They truly do work one-on-one and in small group with our students, usually with below grade level skills 01:10:55.617 --> 01:10:56.510 - and standards. 01:10:56.834 --> 01:11:03.801 - As you can see down below, we're asking you to approve a full-time interventionist, non-exempt. That 01:11:03.801 --> 01:11:10.974 - total cost to the Corporation and the Education Fund would be slightly under $33,000 for that position. 01:11:11.042 --> 01:11:19.102 - We are currently funding two assistant positions working with our MLL teacher and the cost of that is 01:11:19.102 --> 01:11:27.004 - roughly $34,000 right now. So what we're asking you to do is switch out two part-time positions for 01:11:27.004 --> 01:11:35.143 - one full-time position. It'll give us more consistency in that program and also at the same time allow 01:11:35.143 --> 01:11:37.118 - us to have somebody here 01:11:37.282 --> 01:11:45.154 - day in and day out and continue to invest in their education so that we can keep somebody skilled in 01:11:45.154 --> 01:11:53.261 - that position for hopefully a longer period of time. How will they be deployed? Will they be throughout 01:11:53.261 --> 01:11:54.430 - the buildings? 01:11:54.498 --> 01:12:01.901 - That's a great question, Mr. DeMoss. It will really depend on who applies and their experience for that 01:12:01.901 --> 01:12:09.018 - position. What I am finding, what we are finding, I should say, is that our little guys down at K2, 01:12:09.018 --> 01:12:16.279 - 3, 5, their Tier 1 instruction through Orton-Gillingham is teaching them the English language through 01:12:16.279 --> 01:12:23.681 - phonics instruction with their Gen Ed teachers. Where we used to put a lot of emphasis with those guys, 01:12:23.681 --> 01:12:24.464 - what we're 01:12:24.464 --> 01:12:33.019 - I can say we as a district are not doing a great job there, and that is not from lack of trying. It's, 01:12:33.019 --> 01:12:41.574 - we're not doing a great job. We're not doing a great job. We're not doing a great job. We're not doing 01:12:41.574 --> 01:12:42.654 - a great job. 01:12:42.754 --> 01:12:49.153 - we're still trying to tweak those systems and make them the best we can. So I do think that we will 01:12:49.153 --> 01:12:55.808 - see more of an emphasis next year at the secondary level, but what that schedule will look like is hard 01:12:55.808 --> 01:13:02.398 - to say. I'm really excited and so proud of Sarah Jalala-Zizi and the work that she has done with these 01:13:02.398 --> 01:13:04.446 - students this year. We have had 01:13:05.122 --> 01:13:11.099 - I believe it was six students who tested out through WIDA, which is the highest number we've ever had. 01:13:11.099 --> 01:13:14.174 - And in addition to that, we have another five or six 01:13:14.242 --> 01:13:19.995 - who potentially can test out of the program through a portfolio that she will submit of evidence of 01:13:19.995 --> 01:13:25.805 - their growth in the English language. This would be huge for our program, huge for our kids. We want 01:13:25.805 --> 01:13:31.788 - them to eventually get to the point that they're testing out long before they get to high school, other 01:13:31.788 --> 01:13:37.655 - than those students who move into the district. And Sarah has made huge strides in that this year. So 01:13:37.655 --> 01:13:42.430 - I'm just really proud of the work she's done in one year's time with this program. 01:13:42.722 --> 01:13:49.866 - anxious to see the growth that we put into it next year as well. Well, I just know I had some English 01:13:49.866 --> 01:13:56.870 - language learners who would come in, and I felt completely powerless to help them because I'm not a 01:13:56.870 --> 01:14:03.875 - language teacher. I'm an English teacher. There is a difference, and we never had that. So I'm glad 01:14:03.875 --> 01:14:06.046 - that we're taking those steps. 01:14:09.410 --> 01:14:15.921 - going from two part-times to one full-time. Going from two part-times to one full-time. So it's a push 01:14:15.921 --> 01:14:22.180 - financially. It's basically a push financially. Perfect. Yes. Okay. Yeah. Is there an adult class? 01:14:22.180 --> 01:14:28.755 - I mean, I can speak Hoosier really well, but I'm not very good at English, so I didn't know if... Great 01:14:28.755 --> 01:14:35.140 - question, Mr. DeMoss. Hoosier and English have a lot in common. I'll say that. I just said today, my 01:14:35.140 --> 01:14:38.174 - green county came out in my speak and I had to. 01:14:38.594 --> 01:14:45.914 - reel that back in just a little bit there. So nothing against Greene County, born and raised, but it 01:14:45.914 --> 01:14:52.799 - does come out from time to time. All y'all have any more comments? You and? You and? Any more? 01:14:52.799 --> 01:15:00.265 - That's right. No. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Sorry, I went a little out 01:15:00.265 --> 01:15:08.382 - of order on that one. Approval of the ELA adoption for the junior high, grades six through eight. Mrs. Barrett? 01:15:10.370 --> 01:15:16.093 - Yes. Were there any questions on the elementary RN or the exercise science teacher? I just want to make 01:15:16.093 --> 01:15:21.816 - sure there aren't any questions before I move away from that. We're going to have two registered nurses 01:15:21.816 --> 01:15:27.539 - in the whole corporation now. We will have two registered nurses. One of them is right here if you have 01:15:27.539 --> 01:15:33.041 - questions for her. OK. Any questions? So then we'll have two registered. Yeah. And then give me the 01:15:33.041 --> 01:15:38.654 - hierarchy again. So currently, I'm the only registered nurse on campus. And then we have health aides 01:15:38.654 --> 01:15:40.030 - in all of our buildings. 01:15:40.866 --> 01:15:48.855 - So we would go to having, my office is in the high school, and then this one would be stationed in the 01:15:48.855 --> 01:15:56.767 - elementary school. There are lots of reasons for it. We have a significant number of medical needs at 01:15:56.767 --> 01:16:04.679 - all of our buildings, ranging from seizure disorders, mitochondrial disorders. We have currently nine 01:16:04.679 --> 01:16:07.006 - diabetics in the corporation. 01:16:07.874 --> 01:16:15.060 - Since I've started, we've had as many as 11 or 12 at one time. That's a lot if something happens for 01:16:15.060 --> 01:16:22.176 - one person to try to manage. Our health aides are great. They're really, really great. I don't want 01:16:22.176 --> 01:16:29.291 - to take anything away from them, but they don't have the assessment knowledge and things like that. 01:16:29.291 --> 01:16:31.710 - Also, there's the off chance that 01:16:32.514 --> 01:16:38.765 - I'm dealing with an emergency at the high school and there's an emergency on the bus lot at the elementary 01:16:38.765 --> 01:16:44.666 - school or at one of the other buildings. This person would be stationed at the intermediate and they 01:16:44.666 --> 01:16:50.508 - would be a support for the primary as well for that health aid if they had questions or emergencies 01:16:50.508 --> 01:16:55.006 - or concerns. Okay, there'll be a separate health aid at the learning center. 01:16:55.682 --> 01:17:02.762 - There's a health aid at the... Each building has one. Each building has one, yes. Okay, EIS will have 01:17:02.762 --> 01:17:09.912 - the RN now. So this would take place of the health aid at the intermediate campus. Okay. And we should 01:17:09.912 --> 01:17:17.200 - probably also note it's not... That person doesn't always have to be at EIS. Correct. It's an elementary 01:17:17.200 --> 01:17:24.766 - RN right now. The health assistant at EIS resigned effective May 1st. So we are... I shouldn't say we again. 01:17:24.866 --> 01:17:32.001 - all Hanna has been working this out to make sure that we are covered across the district. So if in a 01:17:32.001 --> 01:17:39.278 - couple of years something would change and you know that RN position moves to EPS or moves to ECC, the 01:17:39.278 --> 01:17:46.343 - main objective here is to have an RN on that side of campus so that we have somebody who can get to 01:17:46.343 --> 01:17:49.310 - an emergency as quickly as possible given 01:17:49.474 --> 01:17:56.469 - some of the high needs with students that we have. We have been very fortunate with Hannah. She is quick. 01:17:56.469 --> 01:18:03.133 - She can get across campus in a split second, it seems like. If she doesn't get stuck in traffic. And 01:18:03.133 --> 01:18:09.930 - in addition, we've been very fortunate that we haven't had two major emergencies at the same time. But 01:18:09.930 --> 01:18:16.858 - with almost 2,700 students and almost 400 employees, she is responsible for a lot of people at any point 01:18:16.858 --> 01:18:18.046 - in time. Got you. 01:18:19.970 --> 01:18:26.107 - This person would support that, essentially that side of the street. I just heard EPS and EIS in here. 01:18:26.107 --> 01:18:32.244 - Yes, we have a health aid there. So you support that as well? Yes, if there were questions or if there 01:18:32.244 --> 01:18:38.321 - were emergencies over there, this person would be the first point of contact. If they didn't have the 01:18:38.321 --> 01:18:45.054 - answer, then they would come to me. Just wanted to make sure they weren't left out. They're not. Definitely not. 01:18:50.722 --> 01:19:04.231 - motion? We approved all three of them. Oh, we approved all of them? Yeah. Okay. All right. We just didn't 01:19:04.231 --> 01:19:13.662 - discuss the new two. Okay, approval ELA adoption for grades six to eight. 01:19:15.202 --> 01:19:22.846 - you have in front of you is a quote from Savas. This is for grades seven through eight ELA. I have brought 01:19:22.846 --> 01:19:30.347 - you these over the last several years and each time I've brought them the numbers have just been numbers 01:19:30.347 --> 01:19:36.062 - but Paul has trained me well and these numbers don't feel like numbers anymore. 01:19:37.186 --> 01:19:44.345 - This is a heavy amount I'm asking you to approve. It's $87,636. These are consumables as well as digital 01:19:44.345 --> 01:19:51.776 - licenses for our sixth grade through eighth grade students for an ELA curriculum. I'm asking for a four-year 01:19:51.776 --> 01:19:58.730 - adoption on this that will put it in line with our K-5 adoption, everything expiring at the same time 01:19:58.730 --> 01:20:03.230 - so we can look at seven through eight collectively in four years. 01:20:03.938 --> 01:20:11.521 - Like I said, I don't come to you and ask you for this lightly. This is something that our ELA teachers 01:20:11.521 --> 01:20:19.029 - have spent a lot of time going through individual curriculum, curriculums that are out there and came 01:20:19.029 --> 01:20:26.465 - down to two. And ultimately, between the two, they did not have a strong preference, so it came down 01:20:26.465 --> 01:20:28.894 - to price. Textbook companies are 01:20:30.914 --> 01:20:39.491 - getting richer while our education funds are dropping. And I was able to negotiate with a company that 01:20:39.491 --> 01:20:47.902 - we will pay 60% of this this year, 40% of it next year. That will help. I had figured about $50,000. 01:20:48.002 --> 01:20:55.604 - into this year's budget to be able to pay for this. It will be about $57,000, I believe is what it would 01:20:55.604 --> 01:21:02.917 - wind up being. So slightly over budget in terms of what I had estimated in for this year. But I have 01:21:02.917 --> 01:21:10.881 - some ways and have built some cushion in there to make sure that we don't go over that. So I feel comfortable 01:21:10.881 --> 01:21:14.718 - bringing this to you and I hope for approval for it. 01:21:16.066 --> 01:21:23.010 - I move approval of the ELA adoption for junior high. I'll second. Any discussion? So you say about $57,000 01:21:23.010 --> 01:21:29.695 - this year, and then the other four. Yeah, I'm trying to remember off the top of my head, Larry. I just 01:21:29.695 --> 01:21:36.185 - looked at that number earlier today. I had asked for a 50-50 split between this year and next year, 01:21:36.185 --> 01:21:42.805 - but because we have not agreed to a six-year adoption with them, the company would only go 60-40 with 01:21:42.805 --> 01:21:45.790 - us. Right. So that I think was about $57,000. 01:21:46.050 --> 01:21:55.140 - There would be no cost. And what we would be doing at that point in time is preparing for a significant 01:21:55.140 --> 01:22:03.881 - adoption two years later with K through eight. Thank you. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? 01:22:03.881 --> 01:22:10.174 - Motion carries. Next we're going to look at the recommendation to award 01:22:10.274 --> 01:22:21.410 - of a bid for the elementary student Chromebooks for 2026. And we have Mr. Roughton. Her's is small. 01:22:21.410 --> 01:22:32.658 - Her's is real small. I think so, no. Do we have a defibrillator in the building? I saw the number. I 01:22:32.658 --> 01:22:39.006 - saw the number on this one. Yeah. Well, she can do that. 01:22:39.298 --> 01:22:46.761 - So we'll make sure everybody's alive tonight. So yes, the first one is for Chromebooks for the elementary 01:22:46.761 --> 01:22:54.365 - schools, BIS and EPS. The Chromebooks are pushing six years. So they're at their end of life. The batteries 01:22:54.365 --> 01:23:01.546 - are failing. The teachers are complaining every day that they're not staying charged on the students' 01:23:01.546 --> 01:23:08.446 - desks. A lot of the screens and keyboards are, they're showing their wear. And so also we have a, 01:23:08.962 --> 01:23:16.661 - with Google that is called auto updates and that is coming to an expiration on this particular model. 01:23:16.661 --> 01:23:24.361 - We did extend this particular model per Google's last couple years because it was originally supposed 01:23:24.361 --> 01:23:32.060 - to be expired in 2025. So it actually expires in 2027 but the amount of Chromebooks we have to do and 01:23:32.060 --> 01:23:38.174 - the time it takes to get them all done we need to move on the process. So we did 01:23:38.370 --> 01:23:48.046 - the bids and there was competitive bids that came in. We tried to do our best, but when you're talking 01:23:48.046 --> 01:23:57.722 - 1800 Chromebooks and you're also talking in a time when all computer stuff is out the roof these days, 01:23:57.722 --> 01:24:04.862 - memory, hard drives, LCD screens, it's not inexpensive. So tonight Trafera, 01:24:04.994 --> 01:24:13.681 - is a company that we've worked with before for a previous purchase of Chromebooks for the high school. 01:24:13.681 --> 01:24:22.704 - And they, again, won the bid process for the least amount of $879,300. So yes, that is exponential funding 01:24:22.704 --> 01:24:31.728 - for the Chromebooks. But we are in need of this to continue our education program and curriculum materials 01:24:31.728 --> 01:24:34.174 - for the elementary students. 01:24:36.258 --> 01:24:44.065 - Notice the thunder roar. That timing was just perfect. This will be paid out of general obligation bonds 01:24:44.065 --> 01:24:51.724 - from 2024. This is part. This is part of our original plan budget from the last week. Correct. We plan 01:24:51.724 --> 01:24:59.159 - for this, correct? Yeah, we plan for this budget for the geo bomb for for all the technology stuff. 01:24:59.159 --> 01:25:05.182 - The next one solution 60s. That's for the classrooms in. That's on the next one. 01:25:05.346 --> 01:25:15.110 - Yeah. Yeah. The next one. Okay. Keep going. I want to get this one fast first. I want to get this big 01:25:15.110 --> 01:25:24.874 - one done first. Yeah. Yeah. Is there a second? Yeah. The second moved a second call for the question. 01:25:24.874 --> 01:25:29.182 - So all those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? 01:25:29.762 --> 01:25:37.991 - Motion carries. It's been a rough week. And now there's a recommendation to award interactive monitor 01:25:37.991 --> 01:25:46.623 - solution bid. So again, we had this in our budget, Geobond for interactive monitor replacement or actually 01:25:46.623 --> 01:25:55.175 - projector replacement. We're starting with the elementary school. Elementary school uses their projectors 01:25:55.175 --> 01:25:57.918 - a little different. They actually 01:25:58.082 --> 01:26:05.444 - produce their image on a screen that is on a cart and they can touch it and they can do everything they 01:26:05.444 --> 01:26:12.807 - want. I know that they were here before I arrived. I'm going to look to Jennifer and Andy. They've been 01:26:12.807 --> 01:26:19.957 - here for 2016, 2015. I mean, they've been here for a long time and they're failing. And so it's time 01:26:19.957 --> 01:26:22.718 - to update to a more modern technology. 01:26:22.978 --> 01:26:29.315 - So instead of going back and trying to do the projectors in a screen, we're doing interactive monitors 01:26:29.315 --> 01:26:35.468 - which give them much more flexibility, can handle a computer in there so it actually interacts with 01:26:35.468 --> 01:26:41.805 - them more effectively, gives the kids an opportunity to do more colors and fingers touching and things 01:26:41.805 --> 01:26:48.080 - on the screens. So we did go out for bids and quotes. We put in a recommendation that we want them to 01:26:48.080 --> 01:26:52.510 - be 75 inch as the size because the classrooms. Talking to many vendors, 01:26:52.834 --> 01:26:58.062 - That's the size they recommended so people can see him from the back of the room to the front of the 01:26:58.062 --> 01:27:03.239 - room. These are on carts, not wall mounted, so that way the teacher has the flexibility to put them 01:27:03.239 --> 01:27:08.622 - anywhere in their room so they don't have to be tied to one central area. You wouldn't believe how many 01:27:08.622 --> 01:27:14.109 - requests we get to move projectors at the beginning of the school year, and then it was really cumbersome 01:27:14.109 --> 01:27:19.337 - during COVID because they wanted to rearrange their rooms. That involved getting Arnold involved for 01:27:19.337 --> 01:27:21.822 - the facilities to come in, move the electrical, 01:27:22.082 --> 01:27:28.696 - and everything, so this will give much more arrangements in their rooms to be more productive. The other 01:27:28.696 --> 01:27:35.121 - thing is is that these will have, I think I mentioned it, but these will have a built-in computer, so 01:27:35.121 --> 01:27:41.861 - actually they'll be able to log in and act just like their laptop, but it'll be there so they can continue 01:27:41.861 --> 01:27:48.223 - using their laptop for their classroom needs and not have to share it with the screen. There's also, 01:27:48.223 --> 01:27:50.302 - when a substitute teacher comes, 01:27:50.434 --> 01:27:58.064 - they'll actually have a device that they can log on to and be able to do the classroom projects that 01:27:58.064 --> 01:28:05.844 - they were given to from the teacher that was of record. So there's a lot of reasons why these are just 01:28:05.844 --> 01:28:13.776 - more, they're just better for our classrooms and for the production of teachers and the students. Again, 01:28:13.776 --> 01:28:18.686 - this one is coming from Forte. They're out of Columbus, Indiana. 01:28:19.170 --> 01:28:27.320 - The project, this project total is $190,188 and this will accommodate, or do 45 classrooms. That's at 01:28:27.320 --> 01:28:35.390 - EPS. I move approval of the interactive monitor solution bid. I'll second. I thought it was 60 or 4, 01:28:35.390 --> 01:28:43.939 - I thought it was 60. They're 75 inches. No, I thought there were 60 total units. There's 45 units. There's 01:28:43.939 --> 01:28:48.254 - only 45. Okay, are they wireless? Yes. Okay, perfect. 01:28:51.554 --> 01:29:01.875 - Just is this in the same bond? Yes. Okay. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. 01:29:01.875 --> 01:29:12.196 - Thank you. Thank you. We'll be real busy this summer. Next we're going to look at cloud based point 01:29:12.196 --> 01:29:20.350 - of sale software upgrade and renewal and we'll go to Dr. Sanders for this one. 01:29:20.514 --> 01:29:29.607 - Yeah, these next three items come from Vicki Coffee. This is basically a request to upgrade software 01:29:29.607 --> 01:29:38.699 - we use for a point of sale. It's called Mosaic. It comes out of Heartland School Solutions. The cost 01:29:38.699 --> 01:29:47.702 - for the first year is $9,373. And after that, it'll be $6,400 annually. And this is paid for out of 01:29:47.702 --> 01:29:49.502 - Nutrition Services. 01:29:51.618 --> 01:30:01.573 - software. No second. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Move 01:30:01.573 --> 01:30:11.628 - on to the agreement with K-12's leading Indiana Cooperative. Yes, the board approved this last year. 01:30:11.628 --> 01:30:14.814 - We moved to what's called CLIC. 01:30:14.978 --> 01:30:26.389 - which is the K-12 leading Indiana cooperative for food products. And so this is a way for our nutrition 01:30:26.389 --> 01:30:38.018 - services department to be able to follow requirements for proposals, for bids in regards to food products 01:30:38.018 --> 01:30:44.382 - that they use in the cafeterias. And so we recommend this 01:30:46.082 --> 01:30:55.911 - agreement with the click organization. So that we can continue this great service. Click agreement. 01:30:55.911 --> 01:31:05.740 - It's fun to say. Moved and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. Aye. Opposed? 01:31:05.740 --> 01:31:14.782 - Motion carries. And then the next one for the health services is the health E pro contract. 01:31:15.586 --> 01:31:26.337 - So this is once again software for nutrition services to be able to communicate the menu to parents 01:31:26.337 --> 01:31:37.089 - and students. And also it enables nutrition services department to track the amount of product that 01:31:37.089 --> 01:31:44.830 - they use in providing the meals, breakfast, and lunch for our students. 01:31:44.930 --> 01:31:54.931 - The angel cost is $1,670, and this is half the price of the previous software that we've been using. 01:31:54.931 --> 01:32:04.834 - So it's going to be a great opportunity for us, but also a way for us to reduce our costs. And this 01:32:04.834 --> 01:32:14.142 - is also a benefit, another benefit of using the CLIC organization because we were able to get 01:32:14.242 --> 01:32:22.272 - this cost by being a member of that cooperative. I'll second. Any discussion? Dr. Sanders, did they 01:32:22.272 --> 01:32:30.382 - get everything smooth at the high school at the cafeteria when the kids check out now? Yes. It's all 01:32:30.382 --> 01:32:38.492 - run smoothly? Yep. Perfect. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. Getting out of 01:32:38.492 --> 01:32:43.390 - food service, we have a debit card fundraiser agreement with 01:32:43.490 --> 01:32:52.748 - the Creighton Credit Union, Dr. Sanders. Yes, so you may have remembered in the past we've approved 01:32:52.748 --> 01:33:02.377 - agreements with German-American Bank, IU Credit Union, and Indiana Members Credit Union. And with those 01:33:02.377 --> 01:33:11.358 - three credit or debit cards that we use through those banks, it's a fundraiser for us, and we've 01:33:11.650 --> 01:33:22.407 - made over $13,000. And so Crane has asked us if we would participate with this financial institution. 01:33:22.407 --> 01:33:33.059 - And we said, of course. And so we'll receive $0.02 per card transaction, which would be a minimum of 01:33:33.059 --> 01:33:39.070 - $250 every quarter or a maximum of $1,000 every quarter. 01:33:39.778 --> 01:33:48.291 - and all these funds go to our Ready Schools initiatives. Move approval of the debit card fundraiser 01:33:48.291 --> 01:33:57.315 - agreement with the Crane Credit Unit. I second. Move and second. Any discussion? Appreciate Crane working 01:33:57.315 --> 01:34:06.083 - with us on that. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. And the next three are with 01:34:06.083 --> 01:34:08.126 - Noah. And the first is, 01:34:08.290 --> 01:34:16.245 - the blind and low vision services contract. Yeah, so I'm asking for consideration for approval of contract 01:34:16.245 --> 01:34:23.755 - with Tomi Roche. She's a contracted licensed teacher who specializes in blind low vision services as 01:34:23.755 --> 01:34:31.190 - well as orientation mobility. Currently we have Kristen Sample, one of our special ed teachers. She 01:34:31.190 --> 01:34:36.766 - kind of double dips right now to where she's full time special ed teacher, 01:34:37.314 --> 01:34:45.454 - as well as doing a side position for the blind low vision services. So currently for what we had done 01:34:45.454 --> 01:34:53.435 - for her previously, she was for Kristin, she was consultating with staff, she does servicements for 01:34:53.435 --> 01:34:58.942 - kids IEPs, she's a teacher of record for certain students with that. 01:34:59.042 --> 01:35:05.584 - As we've kind of had an influx and more students coming into the districts that meet the eligibility 01:35:05.584 --> 01:35:12.255 - for blind low visions, it's just become a service that's become too much for what Kristen can do while 01:35:12.255 --> 01:35:19.056 - also maintaining her job, while also recognizing we have students that we're trying to increase services 01:35:19.056 --> 01:35:22.878 - for it to be able to make progress within their education. 01:35:23.106 --> 01:35:28.736 - The proposal for this one with the contract that we'd be doing it would also be switching Tommy Roche 01:35:28.736 --> 01:35:34.365 - as our overall blind low vision teacher for the district to be contracted. So she'd be teacher record 01:35:34.365 --> 01:35:39.774 - for the students she would help in evaluations. She'd be a part of the case conference committee. 01:35:39.842 --> 01:35:47.155 - all those types of things to where she would also be the overall reference person for all general education 01:35:47.155 --> 01:35:54.265 - teachers, special ed teachers and staff to be able to support these students within the classroom. She's 01:35:54.265 --> 01:35:57.854 - certified in braille instruction as well, so she is. 01:35:57.922 --> 01:36:03.903 - One to where the braille instructions also another area that's kind of above kind of where Kristen's 01:36:03.903 --> 01:36:09.825 - kind of out with those. And so she had reached out saying hey, we have certain students who just to 01:36:09.825 --> 01:36:15.806 - be able to make progress in their education are needing the braille instruction and Tommy fits right 01:36:15.806 --> 01:36:16.990 - into there as well. 01:36:17.506 --> 01:36:24.703 - So she'd be going from a range of consultative services all the way to that direct instruction for Braille. 01:36:24.703 --> 01:36:31.500 - And she's dabbling in that a little bit currently, but this contract kind of just continues with that 01:36:31.500 --> 01:36:38.164 - progression for her to be kind of our blind low vision service teacher to be contracted to swap out 01:36:38.164 --> 01:36:44.895 - for Kristen's sample. And I put in for the memo too, that one, those contracts, it gets paid through 01:36:44.895 --> 01:36:46.494 - Medicaid for those two. 01:36:48.130 --> 01:36:54.234 - questions. What's her rate? Would her rate be? Say it again. What would the rate be for the service? 01:36:54.234 --> 01:37:00.519 - Yeah, so the rate is $90 an hour for direct services, $50 an hour for console. And when I kind of touch 01:37:00.519 --> 01:37:06.684 - into the orientation mobility, she does both. And so she's really good at just kind of grouping. Most 01:37:06.684 --> 01:37:13.029 - of the times when she's doing services for Braille, at that same time period, she's also working through 01:37:13.029 --> 01:37:15.326 - the mobility piece too. So it kind of 01:37:15.810 --> 01:37:22.699 - feeds into both as far as the billing goes. So 16, 17 are connected, is what you're telling me. The 01:37:22.699 --> 01:37:29.726 - mobility and the... Yeah, so they're connected in the sense of orientation mobility, the students who 01:37:29.726 --> 01:37:36.891 - are reserving that service, they fall under the category of blind low vision as well. Not every student 01:37:36.891 --> 01:37:41.438 - who falls under that category is gonna need orientation mobility. 01:37:41.602 --> 01:37:47.594 - But orientation mobility, it's the same thing with Tommy. She's working with students to be able to 01:37:47.594 --> 01:37:54.006 - navigate the school. If they use a cane to be able to navigate, she's working through with those students. 01:37:54.006 --> 01:38:00.538 - And she's also really doing a good job kind of working through students, also applying it to just transition 01:38:00.538 --> 01:38:07.070 - into life as well. So working through the school, but then also teaching them skills to be able to navigate. 01:38:07.362 --> 01:38:14.048 - and their daily lives as well for kind of their transition. So, yeah, they tie in, and for those two. 01:38:14.048 --> 01:38:20.603 - How many students are we talking about here? Yeah, so... Total with corporation-wide. So, Blind Low 01:38:20.603 --> 01:38:27.158 - Vision, the caseload for that one, students who qualify for it, it's currently six. With a range of 01:38:27.158 --> 01:38:33.778 - needs, we have some students who are on console, and then we have some students that are requiring a 01:38:33.778 --> 01:38:36.990 - lot more direct services for it. Okay. So, yeah. 01:38:38.370 --> 01:38:49.259 - Do we have motion? Any further discussion? All those in favor say aye. Opposed? Motion carries. And 01:38:49.259 --> 01:38:56.990 - the next one is to approve orientation and mobility services contract. 01:38:57.122 --> 01:39:03.382 - Kind of like I mentioned, that one ties into the blind low vision. It's the same person with Tommy Roche. 01:39:03.382 --> 01:39:09.583 - She currently works with one student. Again, growing needs. That caseload for her has increased to three 01:39:09.583 --> 01:39:15.843 - students for that. So again, the services kind of when we talk through orientation mobility, it's ranging 01:39:15.843 --> 01:39:21.630 - from use of a cane to navigate school to then be able to translate to overall independent living. 01:39:21.730 --> 01:39:28.558 - kind of like Brad had mentioned too, it's teachers, or sorry, it's working with students with the visual 01:39:28.558 --> 01:39:35.060 - impairments just how to travel safely and independently eventually to within the school, as well as 01:39:35.060 --> 01:39:41.692 - being a blind low vision certified teacher for that. She's also a certified orientation. They call it 01:39:41.692 --> 01:39:45.854 - O&M instructor as well. So for those services, say if a student 01:39:45.954 --> 01:39:53.427 - is getting services for blind low vision services. She then also, during that same time, she's working 01:39:53.427 --> 01:40:00.973 - on the orientation services as well. So the contract itself, it's the same between orientation and that 01:40:00.973 --> 01:40:08.373 - piece. It's the $90 per hour and then the $50 per hours for consult. But she's still heavily involved 01:40:08.373 --> 01:40:15.774 - in those case conferences. And again, they kind of play together with the blind low vision piece too. 01:40:16.738 --> 01:40:22.813 - Yeah, she she goes around because orientation mobility is more of a specific niche than even the blind 01:40:22.813 --> 01:40:28.710 - low vision. So she works with different districts as well. Orientation mobility, it's kind of like, 01:40:28.710 --> 01:40:34.608 - you know, for our district, we're looking at three. That's pretty comparable to most districts. So, 01:40:34.608 --> 01:40:40.506 - yeah, she she goes to different areas. Currently, what she's been able to do, she's been looking at 01:40:40.506 --> 01:40:42.334 - about once a week of services. 01:40:42.722 --> 01:40:49.743 - with us kind of making the shift towards this with increasing needs. She's then looking at like twice 01:40:49.743 --> 01:40:56.214 - a week to be able to increase those services. So all in the effort to provide, you know, that 01:40:56.214 --> 01:41:03.166 - free appropriate public education forum so that we can continue to make those gains. The orientation 01:41:03.166 --> 01:41:09.086 - mobility services contract. Further discussion. This is also Medicaid. Medicaid paid. 01:41:09.346 --> 01:41:16.557 - Medicaid pay, yep. Thank you. Comes in all those. 100% reimbursement for Medicaid? The services she's 01:41:16.557 --> 01:41:23.627 - providing are not reimbursable, but the funding that comes to be paid comes from services that are, 01:41:23.627 --> 01:41:30.838 - so the OT services, PT services, speech language services, so it covers kind of where it is, yeah. We 01:41:30.838 --> 01:41:35.646 - were hopeful we were looking through that, Jenny Johnson and I, so. 01:41:38.370 --> 01:41:45.733 - approving this contract. We also have the director of Bosma Visionary in the room, so we will have to 01:41:45.733 --> 01:41:53.241 - make that connection between the two of these. Neither one of you are allowed to leave until after that 01:41:53.241 --> 01:42:00.748 - introduction is made, so. I heard Bosma might be starting maybe a program with school systems, correct? 01:42:00.748 --> 01:42:07.678 - Oh, yeah, I had a great idea, Mr. Wells. Thanks. We'd be a good pilot school, just so you know. 01:42:08.546 --> 01:42:17.229 - Seconded. All those in favor say aye. Aye. Opposed? Motion carries. And then now we move on to approve 01:42:17.229 --> 01:42:25.659 - the St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf outreach service agreement. Yeah, so going along the lines of 01:42:25.659 --> 01:42:33.246 - still that FAPE idea for this one. So we have this contract specifically for one student. 01:42:33.346 --> 01:42:40.436 - It's a service that focuses on students with deaf, hard of hearing. So they do a specific type of service 01:42:40.436 --> 01:42:47.192 - that Amy Green, who's our deaf, hard of hearing teacher for the district, it's a service whenever it 01:42:47.192 --> 01:42:53.948 - was presented as they're transitioning in. It's a service that's more specific to him that's kind of 01:42:53.948 --> 01:43:00.971 - outside the realm of what Amy's able to provide. And so collaborating as the case conference, St. Joseph 01:43:00.971 --> 01:43:03.312 - currently works with this student. 01:43:03.312 --> 01:43:09.229 - And it's called, the service they do is called the spoken language skills. And from that one, 01:43:09.229 --> 01:43:15.839 - it's essentially supporting children who access sound through hearing technologies such as hearing aids, 01:43:15.839 --> 01:43:22.135 - cochlear implants. It's essentially teaching them how to be able to access all the sounds of speech 01:43:22.135 --> 01:43:25.534 - and learn to listen, talk on par with their typically 01:43:25.602 --> 01:43:32.977 - same peers, so it's one where St. Joseph, the contract for this one, it's looking to provide services 01:43:32.977 --> 01:43:40.279 - going into the summer time, which we just referenced as extended school year services, to then start 01:43:40.279 --> 01:43:47.726 - making up those gaps as we carry into next, this upcoming school year, services would be provided with 01:43:47.726 --> 01:43:51.486 - the intention to fade out those services over time. 01:43:51.682 --> 01:44:00.110 - for the school year, but it's mainly transitioning that student as they're joining our preschool. So 01:44:00.110 --> 01:44:08.621 - service for that one, that's another one that would be paid out from Medicaid, and that one's $144 an 01:44:08.621 --> 01:44:16.965 - hour inland lineman with the student's provisions outlined in their IEP. I move approval. I second. 01:44:16.965 --> 01:44:21.054 - Any discussion? All those in favor say aye. Aye. 01:44:21.698 --> 01:44:30.532 - Thank you very much. That is the last action item. So now we're going to get into our reports. The first 01:44:30.532 --> 01:44:39.029 - is the business manager's report. And we have David Tate and Paul Federal. And I think we might want 01:44:39.029 --> 01:44:47.527 - to start the three minute clock for these reports. I'll make it short and sweet. I'm teasing Debbie. 01:44:47.527 --> 01:44:49.630 - You know me well enough. 01:44:49.954 --> 01:44:58.025 - So we are a third of a way through our budget calendar year right now and Right now I've got the cash 01:44:58.025 --> 01:45:06.016 - flows in front of you guys We are staying under our projections and we're on target with everything. 01:45:06.016 --> 01:45:10.526 - So that's been really exciting to watch and so basically 01:45:10.882 --> 01:45:18.518 - Everything's stable right now. So that's where we're at and things are looking really positive in that 01:45:18.518 --> 01:45:26.007 - direction. So I also gave you guys the 2027 budget calendar. I'm giving you guys this. It matches up 01:45:26.007 --> 01:45:33.717 - with the upcoming board meetings. We are not planning to do any special meetings. We're trying to align 01:45:33.717 --> 01:45:38.462 - them with the board meetings. These are really important dates. 01:45:38.594 --> 01:45:45.970 - So I wanted to make sure you had them ahead of time. We need at least three board members at each of 01:45:45.970 --> 01:45:53.273 - those meetings. It's just important to have that so we carry through with all the budget guidelines 01:45:53.273 --> 01:46:00.577 - that are in place. My goal is in August to bring you a copy of the 2027 budget so you guys can look 01:46:00.577 --> 01:46:08.318 - at that. So that's where we're at. You guys have any questions? Nope. Okay. I got a quick question. Yeah. 01:46:08.482 --> 01:46:14.852 - So I'm just looking at your two cash flows here. Yeah. Make sure I'm reading this right. The projections 01:46:14.852 --> 01:46:21.100 - right now through this calendar year is we're going to dig into the cash balance of the education fund 01:46:21.100 --> 01:46:27.470 - by a million and a half million on the operation. Am I reading it right? Yes. So right now, that's where 01:46:27.470 --> 01:46:32.990 - we're at. But that's not our goal. No. We've been working very hard sitting down, and I've 01:46:33.122 --> 01:46:40.342 - I mentioned it a few different times at the other board meetings. We have our meetings where we're constantly 01:46:40.342 --> 01:46:46.972 - going through with all the new tax changes and everything. Our goal is to definitely get down as low 01:46:46.972 --> 01:46:53.536 - as we can so we're not hitting our cash balances. We have the cash balances right now, but we don't 01:46:53.536 --> 01:47:00.165 - want to hit those. That's definitely our goal. And as we get closer, our projections will change and 01:47:00.165 --> 01:47:01.150 - adjust because 01:47:01.282 --> 01:47:08.454 - different expenses happen. We don't spend as much in the summer and all of that, and we'll look at everything 01:47:08.454 --> 01:47:15.169 - and see where we're at. But yeah, we've been pretty tight, and we've been in communication with IT and 01:47:15.169 --> 01:47:21.493 - maintenance and everybody, just trying to make sure we're all in line with everything. So, yeah. 01:47:21.493 --> 01:47:28.144 - Thank you. Yeah, no problem. I can't wait for the end of September. That's the day I'll know where to 01:47:28.144 --> 01:47:28.926 - have a job. 01:47:30.786 --> 01:47:37.929 - So you're telling me to be positive until September, Paul? I'm nervous. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm not, 01:47:37.929 --> 01:47:44.933 - I'm just, I am scared to death here. We'll see what happens. All right, we'll see what happens. You 01:47:44.933 --> 01:47:52.146 - might get bored and start digging into your own personal account. Thank you. You know how much you can 01:47:52.146 --> 01:47:59.710 - save on that end. Yeah. Well, the assistant superintendent's report. All under a page tonight, Mr. Durnall. 01:48:00.450 --> 01:48:07.229 - It's not small type, that's right. I hope that you guys all received your Edgewood Ready magazines in 01:48:07.229 --> 01:48:14.140 - the mail. If not, you have one in front of you tonight. This is the first one that we've sent out. This 01:48:14.140 --> 01:48:20.919 - went out to all families in 47429 and individually to all of our school families outside of 47429. We 01:48:20.919 --> 01:48:27.631 - would love for you to take a few extras if you have some people in your neighborhood that maybe have 01:48:27.631 --> 01:48:29.758 - some other districts or schools 01:48:30.722 --> 01:48:35.998 - posters in their front yard, and you would like to drop off an Edgewood Ready magazine. 01:48:36.066 --> 01:48:42.194 - there not only to show what we do with our own families, but hopefully to market to those families that 01:48:42.194 --> 01:48:48.262 - may not know much about us. I have to give huge shout outs, Brittany Tucker and the Edgewood marketing 01:48:48.262 --> 01:48:54.272 - team designed this from top to bottom, took the pictures, they put in all of the commentary, and also 01:48:54.272 --> 01:49:00.223 - just the behind the scenes work that Susan Harrington, Callie Schlimmer, Stacia Myers, Mariah Bruce, 01:49:00.223 --> 01:49:05.054 - Jenna Clark, Megan Scott, and Amy Winkler did to bring this magazine to fruition. 01:49:05.122 --> 01:49:12.337 - I wish you could see all of the framework that happened behind it to really put into words and put into 01:49:12.337 --> 01:49:19.414 - a visual what we do here at Edgewood. And I think this is a really great representation of who we are 01:49:19.414 --> 01:49:26.560 - and how we prepare kids for those next levels. Going along with what Brad said earlier, his prediction 01:49:26.560 --> 01:49:31.486 - is correct. Our Title I allocation came out this week. Not great news. 01:49:31.650 --> 01:49:40.905 - The title budget was cut by 14.1%. This is a federal grant. For us, this will have a major impact on 01:49:40.905 --> 01:49:50.526 - our Title I. That normally funds for us two teachers and usually about six assistants, and in this case, 01:49:50.722 --> 01:49:59.122 - $40,000 makes a big difference. So we have to figure that out so that we can maintain programming for 01:49:59.122 --> 01:50:07.357 - our kids. But at the same time, $40,000 is significant in a district of our size. The federal grant 01:50:07.357 --> 01:50:15.922 - cannot cut more than 15%, so they left us 0.9% there as a bonus to play with. Unfortunately, that grant 01:50:15.922 --> 01:50:19.134 - is continuing to drop year after year. 01:50:19.266 --> 01:50:26.447 - And I echo what Mr. Tucker said, that we have to become more vocal as we're speaking with people who 01:50:26.447 --> 01:50:33.770 - are voting and putting these pieces into measure. Our high ability allocation is a state grant. It did 01:50:33.770 --> 01:50:41.022 - increase slightly, so just a couple thousand dollars there, but we'll take a couple thousand dollars. 01:50:41.218 --> 01:50:48.745 - The crazy thing is that is actually one of our harder grants to spend because of the strict guidelines 01:50:48.745 --> 01:50:56.418 - in place for it and how it has to be spent. So definitely not the greatest news on that front. I'm still 01:50:56.418 --> 01:51:03.726 - waiting on allocations for Title II, Title III, Title IV. If they follow the same track as Title I, 01:51:03.726 --> 01:51:06.430 - we'll see where we wind up on those. 01:51:06.946 --> 01:51:13.551 - Paul and Debbie and the rest of the team will keep working on that and do our best to get that in alignment 01:51:13.551 --> 01:51:19.788 - by the start of next school year. We also had a successful mentor training May 12th through the 14th. 01:51:19.788 --> 01:51:25.598 - We now have 16 trained mentors across the district. Those teachers have spent significant time 01:51:25.666 --> 01:51:31.454 - digging into our instructional model, which is Marzano's New Art and Science of Teaching, or NASOT as 01:51:31.454 --> 01:51:37.470 - we call it here, as well as teacher evaluation and the improvement model, which also is based on Marzano. 01:51:37.470 --> 01:51:43.258 - And that was led by Megan Scott for three days last week. On the third day, our previous mentors were 01:51:43.258 --> 01:51:49.103 - brought in with our current mentors who were being trained, and it was a full day of planning for next 01:51:49.103 --> 01:51:53.246 - year. So I'm really proud of the district and the work that we're doing. 01:51:53.538 --> 01:52:00.400 - to not only focus on our students, but also putting that focus on our teachers. Going back to what Mr. 01:52:00.400 --> 01:52:07.196 - Chavez said earlier in his comments, I think this goes to show that we are investing in the work that 01:52:07.196 --> 01:52:14.391 - our teachers do. And it doesn't matter whether it's a first-year teacher or a 20-year teacher. We recognize 01:52:14.391 --> 01:52:21.053 - that we can all be better at our craft. And so this commitment to that I think definitely shows the 01:52:21.053 --> 01:52:23.518 - work that we do here with our staff. 01:52:26.498 --> 01:52:36.294 - I know we've been here for quite a while, so I'll try to be as quick as possible. We wrap up the 2025-26 01:52:36.294 --> 01:52:45.809 - school year on Thursday, May 21st, and the next day I want to invite the board to the end of the year 01:52:45.809 --> 01:52:47.582 - staff celebration. 01:52:47.682 --> 01:52:57.875 - We will have pulled pork available in each of our schools beginning at 1045 and then around 1215. We 01:52:57.875 --> 01:53:08.067 - invite all the staff teachers to the high school gymnasium to celebrate for some of our retirees and 01:53:08.067 --> 01:53:15.838 - those milestones where teachers are making 5, 10 years, 15 years of service. 01:53:15.938 --> 01:53:26.783 - And then we will have our competition between schools and our reigning champ of Edgewood Intermediate 01:53:26.783 --> 01:53:37.416 - School will be putting her title on the line. And I think it's EPS's year. So I think it's her year 01:53:37.416 --> 01:53:40.606 - to win. I'm counting on that. 01:53:41.698 --> 01:53:50.100 - And then, of course, our commencement will be for the high school will be Saturday, May 30th at 11 a.m. 01:53:50.100 --> 01:53:58.583 - You know, I remember my first year as Assistant Superintendent, I think it was like 2002, and that first 01:53:58.583 --> 01:54:05.854 - year was very challenging. And then the next year had its own set of challenges, and then 01:54:06.114 --> 01:54:13.131 - I started the next year thinking, well, I wonder what this year's challenges are going to be. And, 01:54:13.131 --> 01:54:20.714 - you know, I've kind of figured out so many years later that every year has its own challenges to overcome, 01:54:20.714 --> 01:54:27.802 - and sometimes we're in the middle of those challenges, there are great things happening. And I just 01:54:27.802 --> 01:54:34.110 - wanted to point some of those out to you tonight. We had our EHS Honors Night last week, 01:54:34.210 --> 01:54:44.324 - And the dollars for scholars came through again and provided $86,500 in scholarship money and a new 01:54:44.324 --> 01:54:54.741 - record for a total amount of scholarship funds of $1,901,878 worth of scholarships. And I think that's 01:54:54.741 --> 01:55:03.742 - pretty amazing. A lot of community support. We had two Edgewood High School students who 01:55:03.842 --> 01:55:12.720 - earned the Monroe County Lilly Scholarship this year. Our Marching Mustangs won a state championship 01:55:12.720 --> 01:55:21.246 - again. Our positive enrollment continues for another year, and if you remember, I mentioned that 01:55:21.410 --> 01:55:29.507 - 80% of school corporations in Indiana are in declining enrollment, and we're in that 20%. So I think 01:55:29.507 --> 01:55:38.086 - that's another plus for Edgewood. A lot of great, obviously we have great teachers, staff, administrators, 01:55:38.086 --> 01:55:46.263 - quality programs. Jennifer mentioned the Edgewood Ready Magazine. If you go through that, you can see 01:55:46.263 --> 01:55:49.310 - all kinds of highlights. And then our 01:55:49.474 --> 01:55:58.488 - Coffee Corral, a student-run business, I thought last year was amazing numbers with $30,000 in sales, 01:55:58.488 --> 01:56:07.324 - and now they're over $50,000 in sales, student-run. All of our schools achieved a level one in high 01:56:07.324 --> 01:56:17.310 - reliability schools, and so that's pretty awesome itself. We expanded the high school kitchen and cafeteria, and 01:56:17.602 --> 01:56:25.650 - You ought to go over and have lunch at the high school cafeteria sometime, really any of our cafeterias. 01:56:25.650 --> 01:56:33.545 - It's really good food. The field house is booked solid all the time and utilized in a variety of ways. 01:56:33.545 --> 01:56:41.210 - Our new Edgewood Early Childhood Center had a successful first year and as you know, board, we have 01:56:41.210 --> 01:56:42.590 - our plans set for 01:56:42.722 --> 01:56:51.022 - future construction projects, and those are already underway. So overall, it's been a really great school 01:56:51.022 --> 01:56:59.088 - year. And for board member comments, we'll... RBBEA. Oh, RBBEA. Oh, I'm so sorry. RBBEA comments. Type 01:56:59.088 --> 01:57:05.822 - this in there so patiently. We're trying to cut things short. Yeah, sorry about that. 01:57:07.298 --> 01:57:15.517 - Good evening, everyone. Thanks for sticking around. I just wanted to highlight one thing that I am sure 01:57:15.517 --> 01:57:23.578 - is already on everyone's radar, but just going into the fall, and that's the ramifications from House 01:57:23.578 --> 01:57:32.034 - Bill 1004. The bill removes from the regular teacher contract the number of hours per day that the teacher 01:57:32.034 --> 01:57:33.694 - is expected to work. 01:57:33.762 --> 01:57:39.949 - This applies to all teachers who teach under that contract. ISTA is fully aware that teachers already 01:57:39.949 --> 01:57:46.258 - work well beyond this school day on numerous additional duties brought to them by their administrators, 01:57:46.258 --> 01:57:52.385 - and we continuously share this reality with lawmakers, and that was not something that was heard. So 01:57:52.385 --> 01:57:58.451 - this is now something that we are going to be bringing to the board through bargaining in the fall, 01:57:58.451 --> 01:58:03.728 - trying to get this language approved by the school board since we can't get it through 01:58:03.728 --> 01:58:12.093 - the state. So again, I know that's already on everyone's radar. I just want to use my voice to keep 01:58:12.093 --> 01:58:20.541 - highlighting that tonight. And then just on a personal note, this would have been for April's school 01:58:20.541 --> 01:58:27.902 - board meeting, but over at the high school, we have three teachers who are leaving that 01:58:28.002 --> 01:58:36.776 - are good friends of mine. And that's Katie Brookman in science, Alison Kingsley in art, and Rachel Mathias 01:58:36.776 --> 01:58:45.468 - in English. And I just wanted to, I don't know, give them formal recognition. They're really good people. 01:58:45.468 --> 01:58:53.996 - Thank you. Thank you very much. Thanks, Ty. Sorry about that. I didn't mean to jump. So now, for member 01:58:53.996 --> 01:58:56.702 - comments, start with Mr. Jacobs. 01:58:57.442 --> 01:59:06.448 - I already made my major announcement, but I didn't want to miss any of the students, because again, 01:59:06.448 --> 01:59:15.545 - they're the reason why we do what we do. And they're always in our vision, no matter what's going on 01:59:15.545 --> 01:59:25.182 - in the corporation. Big things, small things, the students are always the first we think of. And I really, 01:59:25.730 --> 01:59:34.699 - It is so good hearing from them. That's why we really enjoy having the Mustang moments, because we get 01:59:34.699 --> 01:59:43.406 - to see them in their element. We get to see what they're doing. And hearing the students be able to 01:59:43.406 --> 01:59:52.549 - voice their concerns to us. I hope that empowers them to continue to work towards greatness. And I think 01:59:52.549 --> 01:59:55.422 - it will. I'm very proud of them. 01:59:55.554 --> 02:00:03.489 - I'm very proud of the parents that support the students to do that. We're making some really amazing 02:00:03.489 --> 02:00:11.346 - humans for our world and our corporation. And I want to thank the donations. Donors choose. Anytime 02:00:11.346 --> 02:00:19.438 - we get donations in the corporation, every penny counts to us. And I just want to really let them know 02:00:19.438 --> 02:00:22.974 - that we appreciate all the donations we get. 02:00:25.314 --> 02:00:31.340 - Thanks for everybody came out tonight. So I know it's a long meeting and I appreciate all the comments 02:00:31.340 --> 02:00:37.367 - that the parents and students made. I'm going to quote Emma Curtis that where she her comment was move 02:00:37.367 --> 02:00:43.276 - forward together. So we got to keep working together and move forward as we approach the summer. And 02:00:43.276 --> 02:00:49.186 - I do want to congratulate the spring sports and having a pretty good spring season. So the girls won 02:00:49.186 --> 02:00:52.638 - the conference this week and several school records, which 02:00:52.834 --> 02:00:59.718 - Our school records are pretty impressive already, so to beat those is pretty nice. So we've done well 02:00:59.718 --> 02:01:06.466 - though in sectional and tournament play and looking forward to graduation and a lot of roses passed 02:01:06.466 --> 02:01:13.822 - around. Again, I'd like to thank everybody that came tonight. Young man, you did really well. You know that? 02:01:14.370 --> 02:01:21.545 - Thank you for your input, appreciate that so much. Again, I'm so proud of this corporation. I look at 02:01:21.545 --> 02:01:29.001 - all the people here and I see all some new faces back there. It's just nice to move through these things. 02:01:29.001 --> 02:01:36.527 - Robert Bolting House coming over here is gonna be a wonderful addition for us. I think the Music Warehouse 02:01:36.527 --> 02:01:41.310 - will continue its greatness throughout the years and I really enjoy 02:01:41.858 --> 02:01:49.464 - with the board. I enjoy serving with you guys. I really do. So I think that's it. I don't want to get 02:01:49.464 --> 02:01:56.921 - too far. I talk all night. So all right, thank you. Yeah, it is a time of transition on a number of 02:01:56.921 --> 02:02:04.453 - fronts. It's going to be hard to say goodbye to Mr. Ackerman. But as the self-appointed historian of 02:02:04.453 --> 02:02:10.046 - the board, I will point out that Robert Boltinghouse ranks second all time 02:02:10.562 --> 02:02:18.507 - chronologically and alphabetically in principals named Boltinghouse. We had a Jane Boltinghouse at the 02:02:18.507 --> 02:02:26.299 - Ellsville Elementary back in the mid-60s, or mid-90s rather. He does rank first in yards rushing. He 02:02:26.299 --> 02:02:34.707 - also ranks first in grades achieved in Mr. DeMoss's sophomore English class among principals, not everybody, 02:02:34.707 --> 02:02:38.718 - but he did okay as far as principals are concerned. 02:02:39.426 --> 02:02:47.670 - but no, and yeah, we've got a lot of great people leaving us, whether it's retirement or moving on to 02:02:47.670 --> 02:02:56.076 - other places. Good luck to all of them and that's all I wanna say. Thank you. I appreciate Mrs. Jacobs' 02:02:56.076 --> 02:03:04.401 - words earlier to everybody. I thought that was perfect and I don't think there's any way to say it any 02:03:04.401 --> 02:03:07.230 - better, so I won't even attempt to 02:03:07.330 --> 02:03:22.584 - to go down that path. I just echo what she said. That was beautiful. In many ways, some people have 02:03:22.584 --> 02:03:35.550 - had a difficult year this year. There's been a lot of tough things that I think that 02:03:35.810 --> 02:03:44.837 - When those things happen, I think that causes some fractures in our culture that we try to build. But 02:03:44.837 --> 02:03:53.775 - you know what? I think those fractures can be healed. I think that when we work together and we come 02:03:53.775 --> 02:04:02.714 - together and look at where we're at and not to think too much about how we got here, but think about 02:04:02.714 --> 02:04:04.926 - how we can move forward. 02:04:05.474 --> 02:04:14.852 - and what that path should look like and what that focus should be, which is the students first, and 02:04:14.852 --> 02:04:24.605 - just work together and go down that path. I think those fractures can be healed, and I think that we'll 02:04:24.605 --> 02:04:33.983 - come together in areas where we may have drifted apart, torn apart in ways, but I think we can come 02:04:33.983 --> 02:04:35.390 - back together. 02:04:35.618 --> 02:04:44.353 - I think this is a great community. I think this is a great school corporation. I think we have wonderful 02:04:44.353 --> 02:04:52.755 - people. And I think that we can do that. I think that we can come together and get through the tough 02:04:52.755 --> 02:05:01.323 - times when they do come. But to do that, we do have to come together. And we do have to join in having 02:05:01.323 --> 02:05:02.654 - the same vision 02:05:02.786 --> 02:05:12.393 - in putting the kids first and making sure that, you know, it is about the kids. It's not about us. It's 02:05:12.393 --> 02:05:22.092 - not about individual people. It's about what's best for all the kids. And work on that. Sometimes people 02:05:22.092 --> 02:05:31.422 - get personal aspirations involved. Sometimes people get, you know, agendas involved. And that hurts. 02:05:32.386 --> 02:05:39.910 - You know, I think there's so much good in the people that are here that I think that we'll get through 02:05:39.910 --> 02:05:47.580 - these what's been tough times. And in other ways, like Dr. Sander said, there's been some very wonderful 02:05:47.580 --> 02:05:55.176 - things that have happened this year. You know, on the graduation day, we're going to see these students 02:05:55.176 --> 02:05:59.486 - that have worked their rear ends off to get to where they, 02:05:59.586 --> 02:06:07.630 - where they're at, and they're going to cross that stage. And, you know, I say it every year, this is 02:06:07.630 --> 02:06:15.834 - the biggest honor for me to sit on that stage because I look at every face when it crosses that stage. 02:06:15.834 --> 02:06:23.878 - I give every face my time and attention as they go across. And it's interesting to see how different 02:06:23.878 --> 02:06:25.790 - it is. Some are elated. 02:06:25.986 --> 02:06:34.722 - Some are getting me out of here. It's all different kinds, but they all deserve to be there. They've 02:06:34.722 --> 02:06:43.458 - all worked so hard to be there, and it's every single person in this corporation touched their lives 02:06:43.458 --> 02:06:52.193 - to help get them there. And so that's the unity that we can have going forward if we keep our shared 02:06:52.193 --> 02:06:55.134 - vision being that of the students 02:06:55.618 --> 02:07:04.369 - and the school and the community. So I just thank everybody for coming tonight. I so appreciate hearing 02:07:04.369 --> 02:07:11.774 - from the students and I wish you all a wonderful evening and this meeting is adjourned.