I wanted to leave a little extra time if you guys had any questions about it. No. Okay. Thank you. Audrey, I um are you thinking about um joining speech team in high school or anything like that? Maybe. I mean, it does sound interesting to me. So, it's a really fun program for Yeah. at the high school level. Yeah. So, it's consider it. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. So, like Audrey said, our seventh grade students study the 16 career clusters. They take um career inventories. They take the MyersBriggs and they start looking at what do their personalities match to? What jobs do their inventory show that they are leaning towards? And then they start researching different jobs um all in these different 16 career clusters and ultimately find one that they're interested in um that they give a presentation on to their class. Um and so they hone in on those research skills, those speaking skills um and um some career exploration which is also required by the state of Illinois.
Okay. And then so you should be able to scroll down extra this time. Yeah. And then launch live meeting. And then now this will put it on the public. Yeah. On the public website. Public facing website which will be linked on the deli website eventually. Eventually. yet. So they haven't given it to us. So literally you can just answer it. It is a practice test that you're literally selecting answers. We'll go to our website right our web page. that you're done or here school board and it'll take you back to this room. this room right here. It'll take them to this and then all you have to do to check it kind of inconvenient in that probably the top one. So if you go back to that home that would be my guess is that we close our Chromebook without submitting it the wrong one.
She said, "Dear Miley, I just wanted to take a moment to say how much I appreciate everything you've done for me, especially with basketball. You've put in so much time helping me, even if it was giving me a right to practice. You've been a great friend and mentor, always there to help me improve. I feel lucky to have you as a role model. You've shown me uh what it means to work hard and keep my head up and I look I look up to you for that. I appreciate all the effort you put in, whether it's giving me tips or just being there to cheer me on. From the very beginning, you made it easy to feel comfortable. You created a place where I could be myself and grow. You've made me feel like a true part of the team, and I look forward to many more years of your friendship.
I am a part of you. You are a part of me. And together we are one body. I am inside your head. You are inside my heart. We together perfect from the [Applause] start guys. Sure. [Laughter] That's the best part of the whole night. Anyway, it's only going downhill. Oh, we got can approve a good trip to Quebec City. That'd be great. Yeah, I think we have to do the war and approvals first. Let's get it over with. Yeah, that was great. Mhm. So good. Good way to start the day. Yeah, we're in much better moods now. All right, Paul. Warn approvals, please. Right. Uh, between March 13, 2025 and April 9th, 2025, I, Paul Kendall, authorized by my signature payables in the amount of $944,21427. This includes general fund expenses of $655,94168, revolving expenses of uh two $271,31027, grant expenses of $16,899.39, and meals tax expenses of $62.9.
And we probably should have known months ago because whatever happens, there's a lot of pieces to the puzzle to figure out. So, I'm asking you to think about those fourth graders that I love and care about, and they have worked themselves silly to learn this year. I could not be more proud of them, and they need to know what's happening, and I would like it to be decided tonight so we can get this ball rolling. Thank you. My name is Ann Valentine and I reside in Hatfield. I am presently completing my 32nd year as an educator here in Greenfield. In these past 32 years, I have worn many hats. I was a resident. My children attended the schools. When I moved, I choiced my children into Greenfield. I even coached a little field hockey. Over the past 32 years, I have seen as well as participated in many ups and downs here in the Greenfield school system.
Um it's usually it's a huge event. We have that we have playables, we have food, everything is included. So Thank you. Thank you. I have a question. You said the fund run raised $12,000 so far. Yes. Slime Tom. Yes. Yes. Yes. The goal the fun was $10,000. If and if the students raise over $10,000, Mr. Reed and special guest will be getting nice. Can you send an invite? Sean's like, I want to go to that. I didn't make a list. So, took seven pies to the face last year. All right. Thank you very very much. Uh we come to the public comment policy. Board of Education welcomes public comment. Individuals or groups may address the board concerning any subject which is within the board's jurisdiction.
Oh, she's in Florida. Okay. Did not know that. Our next recipient is also in Florida. I did know that. Um that is Bolton High School senior Andrew Goodness. Andrew excels academically and has enveloped himself in every aspect of Bolton High School. He is one of those special individuals who has and will continue to make significant contributions in his future field of study, workplace, and surrounding community. Andrew has worked tirelessly to balance a rigorous course load and is a reliable and consistent participant in many clubs and activities. Not only has Andrew served as a student representative for the board of ed for the past past two years, he is also a member of the BHS baseball and track teams. Serves as a vice president of student council, president of the National Honor Society, drama club member, and musician. He has attained high levels of success across all disciplines and is in the process has become a future on the on a role at BHS.
real. There are many issues to be discussed today, but I'm speaking primarily about access to culinary classes at the new building, which is also an issue our friend Caitlyn and many other students are facing. At the new building, there are no kitchens and they are not planning on building them in the future. This means that any cooking classes such as food, nutrition, and culinary arts will be completely unavailable to students. We were told that there will be no kitchens because aren't related to our pathway. But I feel this is irrelevant. The academy program, as I understand it, is just supposed to be an aspect of our education that allows us to explore possible career choices. It shouldn't dictate what we can and can't take, especially because there are graduation requirements that might not align with one's pathway. I understand why the choice was made not to build entire facilities for culinary classes which don't have much relevance to science and medicine.
Cultivate is what we're doing. Cultivating inclusive and culturally responsive education. So designing environments so that all students can feel seen, valued, and supported with accessible approaches to learning that nurture academic and social emotional growth. Create, as you know, we're creating pathways and possibilities for future student success. We provide pathways that empower students for post-secary readiness or post-secary opportunities, career readiness, and lifelong learning that continue through themies and beyond. Okay, I'm going to ask Mr. Gomes to uh say a few words about constructive meeting. Mr. Gomes good evening everybody. So um I guess the slide shows you uh what we call an opening for studying English learners throughout the school day. Um this reflects pretty much the legal requirements coming from title 3 which in a nutshell uh indicate that English learners need to be uh receiving instruction in English at their level of English proficiency and access to meaningful grade level academic content.
But to be told to be quiet, I think is very wrong because I believe in hear something, see say something, say something. I do believe in that. So when you're told not to, it bothers me. Thank you, Mr. Groom. Excuse me. I said thank you, Mr. McGro. Welcome. Yes. comments. Okay. Item number six, action item, approve the non-public, non sectarian school/ agency services. Do I have a motion to approve? Approval. Second. Okay. Carries. I have a question. Uh I I noticed that the in the contract it goes uh from July 1st, 2024 to June 25th. I wondered why we were doing it at the end with only a couple months left of that. Yeah, that's a good question. So that agency um we had to contract with them for services for a student on a settlement agreement. And so since we like we contracted with them just about a month or so ago.
Each speaker will be given three minutes to address the board, five minutes per organization, and a maximum of 20 minutes per topic. However, in exceptional circumstances, when necessary to ensure full opportunity for public input, the board president may with board consent adjust the amount of time allowed for public input and or the time allotted for each speaker. Any such adjustment shall be done equitably so as to allow diversity of viewpoints. The president may also ask members of the public with the same viewpoint to select a few individuals to address the board on behalf of what viewpoint board by law 9323. Speakers are reminded to communicate with respect, fairness, and courtousness to each other and to all present. We ask that you not use the name of any district employee in your comments. The board welcomes orderly communication from the public. Thank you. The first speaker is Michelle Esformma.
So as I resign from the student data analyst position, I want to take a moment to thank everyone, the administration, governing board and my former principles and the upper unified school district family. Um it has been an amazing journey of 13 years for me. Um I had the opportunity to work with a lot of great principles here. Um Mr. Brian McKinley, Dr. Lauren Ker and Dr. Lance Sher and Miss Aaron Con and also had the opportunity to work with the two um superintendents Dr. Julie and Dr. Sult throughout this time. I've seen like most of the students here I've seen them from their childhood. It was very excellent for me. I mean amazing for me to see them grow up through one day to another and like grow up to be responsible and amazing citizens. At some point I definitely have to say um leave this school and go back and I have decided it is this year but actually my daughter's teachers will know that like we were planning to we were already talking about and thinking about it last year but I decided to stay one more year and it is time for be back with my parents and like join my parents and family back there in India And I'm amazed.
Peterson uh was down there. They had I don't know the other final numbers from Shana, but probably in the neighborhood of 2,000 people, at least 3,000 people that were there. U so it was a beautiful evening and a very successful event. We thank not only Dr. Peterson, but the staff at CTA for all all their hard work uh on that event. It takes a lot of work to make some of these things take place. We had students excel at Central Arizona College High School math competition. Um we had second position team two, which is Emma Brighton and Dylan Cornell. And third possession team position team one, Daniel Donald Hayes and Jack Hendris. Four students qualified for the individual qualifying round. Um, and a big shout out to I'm gonna get her last name wrong, so I apologize, but Miss Sonia Bakandani, who started the club, her first time.
So, thank you. Thank you. Um, I've actually been out of the country for five of the last six weeks. We have nothing to report. Um and I move on to item four work study specifically 4A information related to the 202526 assessment value interest rates and is issuance of a sale of school improvement bond Mr. Harmon. All right good evening President Downey members of the board and Dr. Lopeman. Um we're happy to have Mike Lvali with Stiful Public Finance. There are underwriters for the bond to give us kind of an update on our property value numbers that came in as well as interest rates and a little bit about this bond issuance.
If we don't have a time limit, I would have done it myself today. Okay. Now, get ready to experience the heart and the soul of Filipino culture through this joyful and spectacular festival, [Applause] Sinulog. Considered the first and the biggest festival in the Philippines, the Sinulog Festival is a traditional celebration in Cebu City held every third Sunday of January to honor San Antonio, the child Jesus. The word Sinulog means graceful dance, which comes from the Cibuano adverb sul meaning like water current movement. The sonino is known for his miracles in people's devotion that transcends religions. In the word of Pope Francis, the holy child is the protector of the Philippines for half a millennium. Thus, his significance both in history and culture. To seek a favor, petition on behalf of a devote and give thanks for blessings received from Santano. Candle vendors during this festival, also known as TIGSOG, perform synog steps, recite prayers, and sway to the rhythm of the music and their heartbeat.
So, um, but have a nice spring break to everybody, and we'll see you back here in April. Thank you. Thank you, Mrs. Potter. Thank you. Uh, I prepared a statement for Miss Sanuchi, but I don't want to humiliate her. So, I just I do want to say that I appreciated working with you and uh I appreciated you being here and when you showed up in the thick of um the COVID pandemic and you provided the district with your expertise and um I'll just always look back and I think that you can look back too and be proud of what we were able to achieve during your term and I wish you the best in your next role. Um, other than that, uh, I did attend, uh, the ISB advocacy ambassador, um, webinar and they said, "Watch out because this week a lot is happening in Springfield and they expect a lot of news to come out of Springfield this week." So, just keep an eye on that and have a great spring break.
And even if we do have other events here, we we do need to make sure that our facilities are safe. So, um while we do look at that and try to cut back where we can, um we our our top priority is safety. Of course. Thank you. Any other questions? Yeah, I have one question on um on page five of 10. The uh the fees for contracted social work. Are these in addition to the um is it is because we're not we don't have a social work position filled here that we have contracted social workers coming in. Yeah, I don't think we have any contracted social workers. Okay. Well, there was services for contracted social work. Um what page is it, Julie? Five or 10. Those might be our social work interns, uh, which would have been paid through, uh, $50 each time on page five of 10 or six or 23.
Um, so Audrey was so so excited about finding out about being a patent lawyer that she was talking all the time to Mrs. Brchier about that and so we thought she would be a great representative of seventh grade. So congratulations Audrey. And this year in our seventh grade we have a new curriculum or sorry in eighth grade. Um so 8th grade they are looking at um research and finding what their passions are and creating a passion project that they work to implement then throughout the year. So our students create business plans. Um they make business calls. They reach out to experts in the field in our community to help implement a project. And that might look at like maybe someone wants to write a comic book and they actually get to do that or start a business. Well, we have two groups that have trailblazed and have already implemented their projects.
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Uh I don't know how to say this. It's in Spanish, but Kinsey Randall and that's Miley [Applause] McQuary. And then uh Daley Smith, who's another eighth grader, wrote this letter to Juliana. She said, "Juliana has been a huge inspiration to me as an eighth grader. From the moment I met her, I knew there was something special about her. She not only excels in basketball, but also embodies the qualities qualities of a true role model. Her dedication to the sport and her willingness to help me has motivated me to work harder and push myself beyond my limits. Juliana has been incredibly generous with her time, helping me improve my basketball skills. Whether it's showing me new drills or giving me tips on how to play better, I remember the first time she took me under her wing. Kel Kelsey put her put me and Jules as partners and I was nervous.