So he will work to do that though. Does that make sense Robera? Perfect. Um, I guess we could vote to say to allow the moderator extended time to make appointments to the financial to the finance committee. So, do you say by September 1st? Yeah. Can we set a time? Like, is can we set a time? I guess I'm just asking. I'm sure we could if we feel that's necessary. I mean, I do have to define the time, I guess, if we're saying we're going to extend it. Do we have to do have to define that time? I guess do in September. I don't know that in September. We have a November fall meeting doesn't give a lot of time. I mean, I think that the expectation is that he's going to fill it. He's just not doing it right this minute. But and I believe he he's already reviewing people and things like that.
So, of course, I appreciate teachers as well. Do we have any public comment on this item? Do we have a motion associated with this item? I motion approval. I'll second that motion. Very good. We have a motion and a second. Any further discussion? All those in favor of adopting resolution 1685-25 recognizing teacher certificated staff appreciation week, please signify by saying I. I. I.
Okay. He just doesn't want to point somebody to the town to, you know, to the fincom and then they're not having they don't have anything to do. if someone comes up between now and town meeting, but my understanding is he's gonna he's going to wait to appoint some replacements until after town meeting. You know, he's getting he's busy getting ready to prepare for town meeting like that. So, that's it. If you want to take a vote to allow him to wait, we can do that. I don't know that that's necessary. Okay. And I don't think we need to give him a dead a deadline. I'm sure he's working to get people and Okay. had conversation. Yeah. Oh, yeah. And I'm, like I said, I'm sure he's trying. He's working. Just right now, he's not gonna It doesn't make sense. Okay, great. Thank you. Uh, that's done.
Any opposed? Didn't think so. All right. Thank you very much. And we are on to 932 which is recognition of classified staff appreciation week. Mr. Ellen, my pleasure. So it's my pleasure to um bring forth the classified um employee appreciation week resolution number 1686-25 and I'm just going to read it and and uh go from there. So whereas the education of youth is essential to the future of our community, state, country, and the world. And whereas classified employees are the backbone of our public uh of our public education system. And whereas classified employees work directly with students, educators, parents, volunteers, business partner, and community members. And whereas classified employees support the smooth operations of offices in the safety, maintenance of buildings and property and the safe transportation, healthy nutrition, and direct instruction of students. And whereas our community depends and trusts on classified trust classified employees to serve students.
Okay. Vote on the dissolusion of the public safety building committee with thanks to everyone. And I'm realizing we probably should have done this when everyone was here. I know. After we were done. Oh my gosh. I Yeah, it's been that kind of week and month. Um, okay. A little bit difficult. Yeah. Yeah. Um, so I know there's no one here anymore. Um, Joe is still here. Joe. Jen. and Jen is here that but um well if we don't discuss it I just want to go ahead I didn't have the opportunity to express my concerns and my feelings about a young lady who concerns concerns yeah very very much concerns u when I first met you nine years ago you were uh you were a wonderful a wonderful a wonderful individual and uh and to this day you you hold a special place in my heart because you remind me of my daughter when she was growing up and I think I've mentioned that three or four times to you and at least at least maybe every day.
And whereas classified employees with their dice diverse talents and true dedication nurture students throughout their school year. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Chico Unified School District Board of Trustees, if you pass it, um proclaims that May 19th through the 23rd, 2025 be um classified appreciation week. And be it further resolved that the Chico Unified School Board of Trustes strongly encourage all members of our community to join the observance, recognition, and dedication and hard work of these individuals. Thank you. Thank you.
But anyway, it's been a pleasure and it's been an honor and and I'm humbled with with respect that you that I have for you because being the procurement officer for the town, you put on you took on a task to build a public safety building uh from scratch with the with the committee that you know did what we had to do, but you you were the you were the key factor there. Um, not only were you the procurement office for that project, but you were doing other projects as well. Uh, Valentine Property, uh, for Warren Bond, a lot of these other, you know, things that took time away from you amongst a lot of other matters that were pressing at the time. So, you were st you you were spread out big time and and and thin. And I was very worried about the fact that you were going to make get through this and and you did.
Any questions or comments on this one? I I will comment, please. Um, three classified members were um recognized tonight, I believe, and uh personal experience as a special education teacher. Without um uh Paris supporting me, I couldn't do my job. So my hats off because they I know how hard they work. They work very hard. So very much appreciated. May I make a comment just that um you know I've been in this position for two years now. This is my second year and seeing the depth and the the folks that work behind the scenes tirelessly um sometimes unseen and they work so hard and they they do the things that that make the system actually run and I am honored to to honor them. I'm honored to um support them um daily in their in their efforts and it's just been my pleasure um working with the classified staff of Chico Unified.
and you went through flying colors and I couldn't be any more happier and honored to have the opportunity to work with you and beside you and I will miss you. Take that. I just want to see your face get rid. Anyone else comments regarding Jen and the public safety bill? Well, it's a beautiful test. We have to do that. Um, Jen, I just want to say thank you for I mean, thank you for your work on the public safety building. I know it took a lot of effort and I also want to publicly thank everyone on the public safety building committee. Um, that that building was long overdue and I think we are now a community that has a great place for our first responders. And if you haven't been in the building, you know, let's go go check it out. Get arrested. Go check out the new jail cells.
Absolutely. Um, I was an instructional aid and instruct and an IP for several years. And the number of people who discover in those roles a love for education and for serving their community and the uh dedication, energy they bring to those positions um is again fascinating and incredible. Um very grateful for all of them. I too as a teacher of uh you know in title one classes uh reading at a high school level which there isn't a student that walks into a reading class at the high school level that's excited to be there I'll just say and so um I had phenomenal para educators but also at our site we had amazing universal employees that you know knew kids names and I mean and cafeteria workers and bus drivers And you know, these these people know our kids and are sometimes the adult that they connect with.
Um, and I know that they often have open houses at the public safety building. So, if you haven't been there yet, uh, be on the lookout for one of those. And it's just a a great building. So, thank you for your work on that. was uh if I can get a motion to uh vote to dismant uh dissolve dismantle dissolve the public safety building committee which will be after their next um meeting and thank them for their service. Oh. Okay, I'll second that. Any other discussion? All those in favor? I I And again, thank you to everyone who was on the committee and we should have done this when you were all here. That's We had a lot of We had a lot of things ahead of us. Okay. And thanks to the residents that voted it in. Yep. Cuz it wasn't for them, we wouldn't be there.
And you know, research shows that you just need one more adult outside of parents uh for kids to feel like they make a connection and and can really um you know, it changes their life trajectory. And so I'm so grateful. It does take a whole community um to educate. And so I'm really grateful for classified staff. Absolutely. Please. Thank you, Mr. President. Um, having been one for a lot of years. Um, I miss it. I miss it. If I hadn't had to retire, I'd still be there. I mean, they may have been trying to kick me out, but I'd still be there. There's just something about the energy of being a classified employee, mingling with other school staff. I'm not going to exclude anyone. [Music] to help raise our kids. You just you you I want to go back. No, seriously, it's it's the most pleasure I've gotten out of life.
Okay. Couple of reminders coming up. Uh, April 26, the historical commission, historical society, and open space and wreck are doing a um, open space and w committee are having a guided walk for through town. So, be on the find the information on that. The Boston Marathon is happening on Monday, April 21st. Signs are already up as to when 135 will be closing. Next yard waste pickup will be on Monday, April 28th. So, it's not happening on the 21st because there's no way to get around town. Um, so Monday, April 28th, uh, select board scholarship opportunity is now open. Go ahead and check it out on our website as well as at the school's website. That is for any high school graduating senior. You do not have to graduate from Ashland High School. Just live in Ashland. Uh, let's see. oil, mercury, and oilbased paint drop off is taking place on Saturday, May 3rd, which is also the day of Greenup Ashland.
It just um it just is. And I do miss it. I like being a board member, too, but not as much as I enjoyed being a member of the classified team. Do we have any members of the public who would like to comment on this one? Do we have a motion associated with the adoption of resolution 1686-25? Move approval. I'll second that. We have an approval by member Conin, a second by member Lando. Any further debate? All those in favor signify by saying I. I. I.
Uh, a great event that's happening on that same Saturday. They they are at the Stone Park Pavilion. Yep. You can either sign up beforehand or just show up on that morning. Again, that's Saturday, May 3rd. Uh, next electronics recycling day will be on Saturday, June 7th. There is also a shreddit event from the Lions I think also on the 7th. Yes. Um we have a number of volunteer opportunities. I'm not going to go through all of them. They are on our website and the recycling. We've given that number simple recycling and you can find that at simpler recycling.com. Uh next we have our consent agenda and we're good with all the minutes. Brandy. Okay. Good. If I can have a motion to accept the consent agenda as presented. So moved. Second. All those in favor? I I. Wonderful. Okay. Moving on to town manager report project updates because we've already discussed 40bs.
Any opposed? Thank you very much, Mr. Appreciate you. Thank you. All right. On the home stretch, you guys, let's look at item 9.3.3, which is the adjustment of the salary schedule for Chico Unified Management Association. Thank you, President Landos. As you can see before you, um, anytime we have an adjustment to any of our salary schedules, we always bring those to the board. And you have, um, in your documents the the KUMA certificate of management salary schedule as well as a classified management salary schedule. And you'll see in the background information that essentially we had an audit performed by Cal um by Calsters and it was recommended that we uh adjust the placement of our longevity stipen and have it be embedded directly within the salary schedule not have it be its own uh tagline which um as you can see in the fiscal implications for some employees who have not been at step 10 or higher um it will positively uh impact their salary schedule or their salary Um, and then every other Kuma member currently receiving the longevity stipen will not see a change in their monthly compensation.
Always go back. Just kidding. Um I thought that was funny. Um jeez. Wow. It's 10:30. We're getting a little punchy. You need to be at this hour. You need to be a little more slapstick. There we go. Slap upside the head. A solid waste. Yeah. You had a solid waste. Oh jeez. Sorry folks. It's bewitching owl. Devolved into We're there. Okay. Go ahead, Michael. So, Pond Street. Um, so the only update I have is that they have committed to finish that in 2025. I have had a couple residents. Haven't really seen anything going on lately. Um, you know, upper Charles Trail, I know Jen was working on the RFP, but um, are you still trying to fit that in with everything? Talk to Joel. You're a superstar. And that's the RFP for the 25% design or for the full for the full trail. Okay, that's the hope.
And so again, per the the stirs audit, we needed to make this adjustment to our to our salary schedule. Remind me how many members of KUMA there are total or roughly. Yeah, I was going to say 70, but they're saying 80, so let's go 75. 75 it is. Okay. Thank you. Yeah. any further and just if I can clarify when we think of KUMA um we're classified management right and directors those folks sites OT's so it's um not just administrator administration yeah and those are broken out on the yeah attachment in here which I appreciate we have any further questions for staff regarding this one do we have any input from the public. Okay. Do we have a motion for this agenda item? Well, motion to approve. Second. Motion by member Olsen, second by member Hayes, if I saw that correctly. Any further discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I.
And then Jen, why don't you close out with the Warren um Okay, so Warren Barn, we've been working really hard with um Firmingham State University. Um and so we've received the 90% sign. They had some questions that are sort of related to some of our department heads and uh rules and regulations. So we're pulled together finalized. what their hope is um is that they'll be able to go out to bid um in the next couple months that call. Nice. Um we're working on some final language. Um and then um as well as the basically the same. So hold on. So Mackie, did we get kicked off because of how late it is? Okay. Yeah, if you could try to get it back on the station. I don't know how many people are watching there, but I'm glad we're still live on YouTube, but YouTube. Okay.
I. I. Any opposed? It is unanimous. Thank you. Thank you very much. And still with you, Mr. Shepard. 9.3.4 is a discussion action item regarding funding sources for wellness counselors. Thank you so much. This is really exciting news for us. We've all been um anxious about the funding for a critical component of support for our students. In 2022, Chico Unified received some supplemental categorical funds basically to support our um students coming back off the pandemic. Um, and we were trying to identify funding sources, ongoing funding sources for those for those wellness counselors because that funding source was set to to expire at the end of the 2728 school year. And we're talking roughly about 19 FTE. So, a lot of people providing significant amount of support for our students. Um due to Jacqueline and her team's work, we were able to identify some funding source that will um essentially move our secondary wellness counselors over to the general fund um if approved for the 2526 school year.