And so if there is something that you can suggest um that we could do in terms of trying to work with the governor on this, I would think be in part because if some of the some of this happened um with those other two developments that kind of came off our roles during um COVID, it would seem to me that a reasonable approach would be to say that if if some to be held harmless for because of COVID, right? That that though that period of time caused the funding mechanism to become or or for the um one development to become less uh financially feasible for another one to end up in courts. Those those are things that weren't, you know, we have no control over. And I think that co the impact of COVID on um housing and the the costs associated with building um that to me that's an opportunity to hold communities harmless who were making those steps to to reach uh 10%.
The California Department of Education is currently under investigation for alleged violations of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act, a federal law that guarantees parents access to their children's educational records. The US Department of Education has expressed serious concern that school districts in California are violating this act and US Secretary of Education Linda Mccon has formally warned the state of potential loss of funding if these violations persist. It is not the role of teachers, school staff, or counselors to make lifealtering decisions for minors regarding their sexual identity or mental health behind the backs of their parents. That duty and privilege belongs to the parents or their trusted family members. It is immoral, unacceptable, and likely unlawful for the Chico Unified to keep parents in the dark about critical issues affecting their children. Further, Secretary McCau has warned Governor Nuome to ensure California's compliance with federal law or risk violation of Title 9 and the resulting withdrawal of federal educational funds.
Yeah, there's really nothing you can do about it. Uh Tristan did at least take off a stock. Mhm. That That's good. You know, it's it's better than getting three stock. It's definitely better than getting three stocked. I would I would definitely say. All righty. All righty. So, who do you think they're going to pick for Snake? I feel like Nest would be a good option cuz he can side magnet all the bombs. Can you? Yeah, cuz he could he could just like eat most the projectiles with the suck move, right? Yeah. Yeah, but with how fast Snake uh throws out his projectiles, let's hope uh Eli has enough time to eat them all. Yeah, cuz I think he can only handle one projectile at a time despite how big KBD's mouth is. Which granted, we had another Cyber Tiger last year who did play Snake, so they definitely do have a lot of experience in like counter matchups against Snake.
So um I'd appreciate it if there's anything that you all could suggest that we could do in terms of trying to reach out to the to the governor. Um, and then lastly, just on a national front, I again I I feel as though with what's going on in our state, sometimes I I can understand the level of frustration that that people around the country have felt and how they have felt left behind. Um, and it's left us in a position where now we're fighting for our constitution and our democracy. Um, so I I just feel very strongly about um We need to get all of our leaders listening to us, you know, not just the ones who um know us and and personally. So, uh if there's something that you can advise us to do, I I would be uh very grateful. No, I mean I think it it's on the ground starting here.
As a parent and community member, I know firsthand that Chico Unified is not providing sexed spaces as required, and this puts our students and our district at risk. According to the 2024 2025 budget report, Chico Unified stands to receive roughly $10 million in federal funding. Are we prepared to risk that kind of funding loss next year by ignoring federal mandates and continuing to violate parental rights? Have we learned nothing from the Regino case? The precedent is clear. When schools act in secrecy and violate the trust of parents, they not only put children at risk, they expose the district to legal consequences and financial disaster. It is time to restore transparency, accountability, and respect for parents in our schools. Please repeal policy 5145.3 and adopt a parental notification policy that reflects our shared values and aligns with federal law. Thank you. [Applause] Do we have any other members of the public who would like to speak on this item or an item from the floor?
So, that's true. That's true. Oh, we miss Noah. We do. He's in the military now. He's doing a great deed for our country. Oh, yes. Very great deeds. Very great. Okay, Snake jumping off the ledge and jabbing. I guess that's how he taunts by showing how fast he can punch. Oh wow, Eli already having uh 7% on him now. 17. Goodness gracious. And a grab too. Goodness gracious. They are setting them. At the very least, if Eli can get hit multiple times, but he could just make back the damage within a small amount of hits because just how heavy King DDD can just deal damage. He just It's insane. Mhm. Up. Smash is shielded. A dash attack is shielded. Like like that one that one dash did like 80 to 90% of snake shield. Mhm. Little forward special. Pretty crazy. Yeah. We just got to see how well up tilt they play against the snake.
Let's come a little close to the microphone. So people, you know, boots on the ground starting with meetings like this and and I know we have continued communication um and great lines of communication. I I think to that for that to continue and when there are issues we can arrange for meetings with uh the parts of the administration that are pertinent to to that particular issue. Sometimes there are differences. Sometimes um they still don't always agree to what we are presenting or asking for. Um but we can take a uh continue to take a look at it and see uh continue to see where there are maybe some paths to wiggle or make some changes or or adjustments. Jack, anything on that or it's okay if you don't. No, I have I always have so much. Uh I think on the 40b issue, as you said, it's been the state law for doing math.
Yes, please. Good evening everyone. I'm grateful to be here. This is my first time joining um a as a parent. I'm here as a parent. I'm also the leader of Latinos for family values and last year we did a stand in Sacramento called don't mess with our kids and we did it all around the United States and I'm grateful that President Trump has spoken in woke is dead. It's a new era for America and I'm just here to tell you the way you have done business as usual is no longer going to go. we're going to do in respect parental rights and we are going to get mental health for people that have there are lesbians or homosexuals because obviously they have some mental issues and it's a new era. I appreciate you guys but I do think that you can't risk getting federal funding and we stand for family values is a new era for Chico.
Forward smash. Oh, it just barely misses it. Up air. Does that kill? Nope. Doesn't kill. And another up air. This that should kill. All righty. Good job, Eli. If you can take this next stalk, that would be perfect. Yeah, then we'd be back on back at square one, which is pretty good. Okay, tries for an up air. Oh boy. But he keeps getting interrupted by these bombs. He keeps throwing out these hit boxes, but they just explode the bombs. Goodness. He's parried the Gordo. Goodness. Yes. Goodness. Goodness. Grace chess. Oh. Oh, an up tilt sending sending King DDD to the top last zone. crack a little bit. We do still have Oh my goodness. Oh my goodness. They're going crazy in there. See, he is within killer range. Does that kill? Does that kill? It kills. Ah, got a JB3. Mhm. Mhm. All right. Not too shabby from Eli.
60 some Yeah. years. Uh 69. So that's 30 30 56 years. Okay. Am I doing math right? Uh and I've been having conversations about what What laws could have been in place to have prevented Ashlin from falling behind because of with of COVID? Not anything that would be retroactive. I I I don't know how I've become so um not pessimistic. I'd like to think I'm pragmatic after nine years of being your state rep. Um but I'm trying to have conversations about looking forward what could have prevented. I I I don't want to give you false hope that state law is going to change tomorrow. It hasn't. there are other communities uh that are having similar questions and have continued to have those questions. Uh I know Michael Herbert, you uh presented something a couple years ago in town meeting that you know I listen to every word you say at town meeting, but there was but there's only one thing I've ever remembered.
God bless you. Yes, of course. Please. It's hard to keep an old lady down. I'm Loretta Torres. I've had I've got grandchildren. I've just have one now that is still in the school system at Gico Unified School District. I want you to know that yes, two years ago I too came here and there was so many people for the transgender movement over there sitting and uh intimidating sometimes the the speakers. But I do want to tell you that I only see now that we have science that actually says there are DNA when you're born is DNA. It cannot be changed. It is a male and a female. Now you can say whatever you want. When children are become adults, when they are gendered, they're worrying about their gender when they're coming into puberty, which is normal, but to allow them to think they can have surgery before they're even adults to make these decisions.
So now we're one stock down in the second round. So even if we lose this round, we got another one to go. So, but that does not mean we do not bring our best cuz we do la ch chicken. [Music] Mhm. Allighty. I wonder who they're going to bring out now. Do you think they Well, uh maybe it's just wishful thinking to think they'll bring out a mess. Another quick shout out. Um huge and final shout out to our local internet provider Adams Wells Internet Telecom and TV. They are pretty much some of the main people responsible for our high quality internet here at the esports program. Um, that's how we're able to compete with other schools with their incredibly fast and reliable um, fiber internet service. If you are in the market for internet or just wanting to upgrade your internet at your house, um, TV or phone services, check out adamswwells.com.
Um, you had a you had a slide of all the plots that this town had purchased over the years uh that in order to prevent growth and you used the phrase going back 1020 years the town had a slow to no growth policy. Uh, and I without a time machine to go back and make different choices, Ashlin's now at 6% affordability. It was at 8%. And so when I've when I've been pushing in these conversations, it's not that I can say Ashlin was at 10% and they slipped. It was they were at 8% had a plan to get to 10% and slipped to six. And so I I maybe that's too direct of a response. Uh but I I think with the push back we're as you've alluded to nationwide part of it I think is we need to hear our elected leaders say the truth and I think hopefully you've heard it from both of us always but in this case 40B exists so that communities get and stay at 10%.
We're finding more and more studies that are showing the sadness that happens when whatever is bothering a an adult even after they've made these decisions to transform their bodies, they're more likely to commit suicide. We're the studies are clear. This is a and 10 years ago we this is a fad you guys in 10 or 20 years or even a hundred years historic history is going to say this was a wrong choice for giving transgender children the information that they need that they have instead of giving them the ability to move through their puberty at a a at an emotionally sound state and make decisions as adults. Please reconsider what you're doing to our children in this school system that you I I actually applaud you. You have our children's basic lives in your hands and parents deserve to have an equal partnership with you.
That is adamswwells.com. That is adamswwells.com. Oh, Eli jumping off. And they're sending they're sending out the Jigglypuff. I mean, Jigglypuff kind of looks similar to Kirby. I know they have different play styles, but let's see if Eli can take it cuz we were kind of discussing on how we think I think. I don't I have super bad memory right now. I'm tired. Um All right. Sending out a lot of aerials since King DDD is so big. He's got qu she's got quite a lot of room to work with with any of her aerials. Oh, using a forward air. Using a lot of shielding to get those Gordos out of the way. That's something I usually don't do when I play against Eli. It's a really nice What is the spike called? Gordo. Yes. Okay. That's what context people. So, it's a normal normal air. Oh, boy.
Uh and I just talked to Framingham about this yesterday. They're just over 10%. I said you need to do everything in your power to stay above 10% because if you slip 40B exists exactly for this reason and so is it imperfect or is it perfect? No, it's certainly not a perfect mechanism. Uh and there are lots of suggestions on how we can tweak it. Uh but there has not been agreements in the House or the Senate, Republican, Democrat, across the state, but what those changes would look like. Uh there are proposals to increase the 10%. I I don't think that's getting off the ground. Uh but I I hope that the town is in a place to continue to have those conversations with the developers. Uh I know it's not what most people uh want or imagined. Uh but that is state law. Uh and as much as I wish I could tell you that I'm going to go back and fight and maybe it'll change, I'm having those conversations and they're not gaining traction.
Please listen to the parents in your school district. Thank you. [Applause] Are there any further speaker on items from the floor? Seeing none, we're going to move on to item eight, which is our consent calendar and agenda. I believe there is a request to pull one item from the consent calendar. Thank you, Mr. President. Yes, I would like to pull item 11. Sorry, I got to get organized for a moment. Forgive me. The title is um consideration of textbook request for 9th and 10th grade English language arts titled study sync. Very good. Do any other items need to be pulled for further discussion? Seeing none, do we have a uh motion regarding the consent calendar? I motion that we approve the consent calendar less the hold item uh without item 11. I'll second. All right. Any debate regarding the consent calendar? Seeing none, this is our first vote in public of the first vote period of the evening.
Up special. There we go. Tries for a neutral air. Doesn't end up working. Goes for a down special. Walks close to him. He's taking damage. He's taking Oh, miss it. Just gives them free damage. But Jigglypuff doesn't It was high risk, high reward. Yeah. Does the more damage you take from that, does that just like increase the power or is that just a drawback of holding it? I think it's a combination of both. They don't want you to hold it that long. I mean, I don't think it gets that much more powerful. I don't think he even needs that much power to kill to kill a jig. It's just It's just to be safe for like if it hits you're just dead and there's nothing to do about it. Which Eli does take a stock off. Oh wow. I think he started to taunt there.
And even if they were gaining traction, as we talked about safe harbor, it's not like we're preserving safe harbor. Um, which is a proposal that we could explore for communities that are at 10% affordability and slip. Uh, it's so yeah, may that's all I have to say on that, at least for now. Um, but I'll listen more at town meeting this year. I'm sure you'll have something equally. Uh it was just that map of plots of land that were going to be developed 10 to 20 to 30 years ago uh with different folks on the select board, different town manager that weren't uh and Ashlin's now at a place where exactly just to that point about 30 years ago 30 years ago Ashlin was the 11th fastest growing in the in the state and and we were uh absolutely trying to keep our chins above water while we were our school population was going through the the roof and that in fact is part of the reason that the Senate president became so um involved in trying to get the chapter 70 formula fixed.