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All right, Mrs. Sanuchi, this is your slide. Um, again, it says gifted enrichment, but I'm going to stress, right, gifted is the tree, but we need to step back and look at the forest. And so, really later on, you'll see me advocate for it to say accelerated placement and enrichment. Um, because it is not just about the identification of a student as gifted. So, the first part, again, all of this information is available in our gifted enrichment handbook, which is located on our website under teaching and learning. Um the first opportunity is our youngest learners, um kindergarten and first grade. Families that feel that their child is ready for um entering into kindergarten early or first grade early, they can submit an academic acceleration for advanced learners referral form. Um in addition with that form there is uh the opportunity to get feedback from their current um early childhood teachers who they might be with in preschool.
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I have never known the board to pick an attorney. That is someone had to hire our attorneys. Guidance is all I'm saying. They're usually brought forth by our administration because you know you don't exactly go on the yellow pages and you know there um agreed but Julie just because we don't I mean it's the same thing with the board's responsibility is to be the ones that hire the architect. It's never been brought before me as a board member. Why? It's part of our policy. Because we've had the same architecture whole tenure on the board, I assume. But I'm It's still our responsibility as a board to that that falls under our jurisdiction that we we should be reviewing that. We should be and I think the same goes for the board attorney. I mean, it is something that there's a reason it's in section two.
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Which one can we purchase for our teachers? Um, and give them to teachers to try out. Which one works best? because that was great great feedback. So we are this is going to take some some time to transition. It's going to take training but absolutely if we find out the Sony Bravia is not the best deal and meets our needs then we can look at other items as well. So no what you're approving this evening is the 23 at Brigate the six at Oaknull and the 12 at at three Oaks. Okay. Thank you. I just for me it's just making sure that we're getting the feedback from those teachers that are using those screens. All right. Um so if we could take if there was no other comments if we could take a vote please. Jason Jansik yes. Julie Jetty yes. Darling yes. Mindy Hartman.
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So it could um put you uh in good shape to earn college credit, maybe not have to take an introductory level course at the college level. Um, it also is is a a nice thing you can put on uh your brag sheet. Um, as we sh switch gears over to uh TBRI, um, we've talked about that a little bit. Uh, once again, that's one of those district initiatives um, at the high school. Um, looking at what are we doing to support our teachers? What are we doing to support our students? Um, and then along the way, really trying to make sure we're building those connections and those relationships. Um so a few things with um with our teachers district ride what every teacher is going through that process. Um and what we talked about with some of our teachers is is really helping with that classroom management high structure high nurture environment.
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So field maintenance uh individuals uh who are grooming the fields, mowing them, watering them, attending to them on a regular basis. We're not there. And some communities have it's their school department. um some don't rent out the facilities to non um community- based organizations as well, right? I mean, the notion that we're going to rent out these facilities and make enough money to replace turf andor keep them at a level that is respectable andor safe is ludicrous in my mind because I've looked at the math. Uh that being said, how do you infuse capital and resources through a town to ensure that you have uh dedicated personnel to these fields? We don't have we have one person in the in the public schools who's who is quote unquote an assistant to the athletic director uh who isn't necessarily a uh an individual who has um aronomy and and field understanding.
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And that's going to involve uh significant cuts. And the cuts could be here or they could be there. But it all depends on what we decide in terms of whether we want to uh whether we think it's responsible to continue forward with our full redistricting plans, including moving students around in terms of grade levels to different schools when we are in a period of financial and enrollment uncertainty. That makes it look likely we might have to close the school for the 26 27 year. And so then why would we move all those all those people around just to have to move have to change the plan again the following year. Member Goodwin. So I know there was a second. I was hoping for a vote so the people who are here would have an answer to the question and all the families would have an answer to the question.
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And I think that's very very sad that we don't have, you know, fathers and mothers and married. So anyway, that's just something I wanted to share. And so I appreciate all of you and I hope and that's another thing with spring break is it used to be called Easter break. I'm thankful to Steve that you made sure that we got that particular week off. So, I hope everyone has a wonderful spring break and for those of you who, you know, celebrate Easter, it's a pretty pretty phenomenal history changing event. So, anyway, thank you everyone. Uh, our next item 14, our next meeting date, I have May 14th, I believe. Oh, future agendas. Any future agenda items anybody have for the next week? Okay. Reported. Okay. And then I have for the next meeting date May uh I believe it's the 13th. No 14th. May 14th is our next meeting date.
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We will not have to raise taxes. Um, we've talked about that before, but we'll do a little explanation on that and that'll give you a chance to we're trying to stage it out. So, there's a little bit of information over a long period of time so you can understand what's taking place so that when we go to do the vote, let's just say it's May 14th and I believe it has to be based on some information we received from the county this week. Um, you will have had time to see, okay, this is what we were told. I'll be honest with you, and when I talked to Paul before spring break, um, and he gave me these results, I said, give me some good news. because I was not anticipating that kind of good news because I knew what the results were in 20. If the numbers had been similar to 20, we'd be having a different kind of conversation.
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Um from there they do come into the district and one of our amazing gifted teachers does the assessment. The assessment is the Kogat assessment um in addition to currently the Star Renaissance assessment. And then we take the scores and how the students perform and compare them to kindergarten level. Because if you're saying that your child is ready for kindergarten and they're a year younger, then we want to compare with kindergarten grade level standards and expectations. If in fact they are ready for that. But it's not just the academic piece that we look at when these little little friends come in. We are also looking at the social emotional development, right? are they ready to be sitting in this classroom um moving about? There are sometimes students that come in and they're like, I don't want to do this. Right? And so then we have to filter between are they social emotionally ready.
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Well, and this one is specific, well, let's put a pause on this. This one is specifically to the board attorney, not the district's attorney, not the attorneys we consult with for other things, right? This is our attorney. Um, can I make a recommendation since at the cow you the board does not make a decision, we can pull this one and we will put this as an action item 2160E one and it could and the board can vote on it. And that was going to be my suggestion when I was done. I didn't mean to cut you off. I'm sorry. Okay. If if we can't agree as we're sitting here, then it's a it's a it's a voting thing, not a consent agenda item. Okay. Next is 2170. Okay. I am suggesting on 21 170 procurement of architectural auditors, engineering and land surveying services that the former D26 policy language be added to the bottom of the draft of the policy here.
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Yes. Ann Sanuchi? Yes. Stacy Salt. Yes. Okay. That motion is approved. Next up we have 8.4 for the approval of the sixth through 8th grade science curriculum renewal. Miss Rivera? Yeah, that's that's basically it. We are looking to renew the same curriculum that we have been using in grades 6 through 8. Um the renewal quote is available on board docs. you. May I have a motion to approve the 6th through 8th grade science curriculum renewal with McGraill for up to five years in the amount of $17,26352 as presented? So moved. Second.
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Um and and then also focusing on our staff who work with our highest need students. So, um, our special education teachers, our counselors, and providing them with a little extra support on, um, on the process of nurture groups, um, which, uh, we have started some groups. We're hoping to roll a few, uh, nurture groups out this school year still, um, so we can develop what that cub hour looks like and how nurture groups can play a role with high school students um, as well. Um, trying to build those daily interactions, that classroom management, student engagement, and and we really want it to be embedded in just what we do. Um it was kind of trial and error with TBRI last year. Um our students may recall we tried to do some lessons with high school students in our Cub Pride classroom. Um that was um a bit challenging um uh with with the older students.
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Uh, and then the town's got two people, I think, they they pay for out of the uh, enterprise fund of renting field space. That's clearly not enough, right? It's we've got a lot of fields. We've got a lot of space. There's separation between school fields and town fields. Community center, it's different than, you know, Huntfield. It's different than the Warren School. So, so it's not a It's not a simple answer. Um, and or sol. I just want to make sure we advocate for the right things, right? Like if you're like, "Hey, we can fix this problem. There's ways of doing this if we had the jurisdiction." Like, great. Let's go fight for that, right? It's back to manage this, then make sure we're talking to the right people, right? And we'll we'll stay out of your No, no, I don't have any hair. Um, so but but that being said, no, I think it's important that we have dialogue and I think while there there's really great intent on a lot of organizations and I've been a part of it in my own community, we want whatever we do, it's got to be long lasting, right?
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So, I'm hearing leaving the kindergarten redistricting the same um but putting a pause and everybody remaining where they are currently to give the district a year to look at um the possibility of closing a school. That's the motion on the table. Correct. Is it correct? Yeah, I can reread it to you. The motion is to continue with redrawn geographic lines with the hold on moving any grades out of their current buildings for the 202526 school year. Second. Third. We have a second. We're in the discussion period. So, just checking to see if people have questions or or things they want to share before we vote. Um uh chair mayor. Um so, I heard an awful lot of people talk tonight Um, and one in particular is sticking with me, the teacher who'd go teach him up in the sky in grade 13 if it happened.
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Okay. So we are adjourned. 736. [Music]
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But because we have this, we then come in in uh end of April the 23rd and say this is what based on everything we know, this is what we would propose. And then when we go in May 14th, I believe is the date, we would say, here's the bond question. It'll be 80 million, but more specifically, this is what we would look to do with the 80 million. You don't necessarily put that in the bond question, but in the pamphlet and in in any communication to the community, you would start to define what does that 80 million mean? How much is school safety? How much is buses? And so that's what's going to come to you with an idea that you would tell us for sure whether we're going out or not going out on the 14th of May. And then based on that direction, we will do whatever we need to do um from that decision.
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They might have the academic side of it, but social emotionally they may need more time to just go ahead and mature and and be a four-year-old or be a 5-year-old. Um so we take both sides into consideration. And it's not just, oh, you met the marks on this assessment you're in. We look at the whole child because we have to also remember, yes, this is kindergarten, but then how are they going to be when they're in third grade, fourth grade, fifth grade, sixth grade, and so on and so forth, or when they get to high school and they're one year ahead and everybody else is getting their license, and that student is not, right? include that. Yeah, that's there are many factors that we need to consider when someone comes in and says, "Okay, I feel like my child is ready for early placement into kindergarten and first grade." It is not just based off of a test score.
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And that would be quote the person or representative from the firm selected shall meet with the superintendent and the board of education to discuss responsibilities and scope of services. My suggestion would be superintendent and board of education and or board designate just in case that we don't need to have a seven-person meeting. If you're just trying to to vet somebody or sit down and have a meeting, we have this is literally the language from two months ago that we were using. Are you saying you're upset with me for not having that thought two months ago? Yeah. Um, I think that honestly for me, I personally believe that this is an expectation that somebody would come here and discuss the scope of a project and the responsibilities with the board. This is language that was in the D26 policy and I'm just recommending that it be moved over to the new policy language.
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Any discussion? Just what a great deal that is for five years. I'm excited just about the price tag. If we could take a vote, please. Jason Jansig, yes. Julie Jetty, yes. Darling, yes. Mindy Hartman, yes. Ian Sanucci, yes. Stacy Salt, yes. Motion is approved. 8.5, the approval of the Briergate roof replacement bid. Mr. Shepard. All right. So, I guess this is the official first project of our our referendum funded construction project. So, so here we go. The district solicited and received uh seven bids uh for the replacement of the Briergate Elementary School roof. Um our architect had the opportunity to vet the bids and determine the lowest bid submitted by Robert's Restoration did not provide the evidence of school-based projects, evidence of similar projects, the size and scope and cost or evidence of being certified through uh various roofing manufacturers. As a result, it has been determined that it is not the responsive bid.
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Um so what we really found out was um really doing that in an organic way um makes a lot more sense and it is embedded in in things that our teachers are doing on a daily basis. Um so I did touch base uh touch a little bit on the nurture groups. Um we do have a sensory room. Um all the um schools in the district have a a sensory room I believe. Um uh pretty cool. At the high school we had over uh 155 visits to that sensory room. Um uh that was um that was about a month ago. I haven't checked the new data. Um uh one example we have Mrs. Sprung, one of our special education teachers, meets with a student every morning. Um and they go through um kind of that daily affirmation or morning meeting. something that you might um hear take place like in in like the elementary classroom.
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