Next item on the agenda is the adoption of the agenda. Is everyone had an opportunity to review the agenda? And if anyone has any questions, please ask now. If not, do I hear a motion? Mr. President, I move that we adopt the agenda as presented. Thank you, Mr. Alexander. Do I hear a second? I second. Thank you, Mrs. Counts. All those in favor, please signify by saying I. I. I. Opposed. The eyes have it. 5-0. Uh, next we'll go to the Center Grove Spotlight and Mrs. McMahon will uh present that for us on behalf of Center Grove High School. Good evening. Um, Alex, if you'll come up to spend a few minutes talking about you. We are excited to celebrate Alex Fan tonight. Alex is an exceptional student, but an even better human. Throughout his time at CGHS, Alex has been an AP scholar with distinction, a national merit finalist, a rising star of Indiana, a top 20 student, and most recently a 2025 academic all-star.
Um, we really wanted to honor our firefighters. Um, we love the building. It's a historic building, so clearly we wanted to keep it um in its form that it is now that you'll see today and hopefully forever. Um so we ended up going through a new process for the town of Ashland. Um but I wanted to start I'm going to back up a minute because I wanted to start today with a story because the best part about this place is the story that it tells and the stories that are going to be told in here and the if these walls could talk, right? So, when I first met the owners of Clover Road Brewing, it was because I got a phone call one day that he wanted to pop up at the Corner Spot. And he didn't know how to get in touch with anybody at the Corner Spot.
Congratulations. Here you go. Hold that. Lenel is a bright student who is always willing to help a friend. He is kind, patient, hardworking, and a wonderful example to his classmates. Great job, man. Stay up here. All right. Our first grade student of the month is Abigail Poochie. [Applause] Congratulations. Abigail is truly a sunshine in our classroom. She is a great friend to her peers and always tries to find new ways to make her teacher happy. She has a contagious smile and spreads kindness throughout our class. Abby is a rule follower and wise beyond her years. Congrats, Abby. Our second grade student of the month is Gemma Nunningamp. Gemma is always kind and helpful helpful to her teammates. She does her work deliberately and thinks through things, never giving up or guessing randomly in order to get it done. Congratulations to Gemma. Our third grader for student of the month is Antonia Worththington.
Yeah. I just had a question on the date. Yeah. Just needed that explain. Okay. Okay. Thank you. That's another thing we don't have to vote on, right? Not yet. And and it's in the agenda because it'll be first reading. So you won't vote on it tonight anyway, but we try to bring them to you in the workshop so you can have some discussion if you want. Okay. policy or item five 1.5 policy advisory of JLF sex offender notification. So they just they added some wording. Have we ever had a child who is actually an offender? not an offendee but an offender with this well it's not the child so much it's the offenders and they're saying to us when we have to be notified and when we have to notify parents but down here in it says the juvenile is adjudicated delinquent c um I don't I not in my memory but that doesn't mean it hasn't happened and we've certainly had there have certainly been some investigations in the past.
Doly swear that I will faithfully discharge the duties of the office of member of Board of Education of Columbia Community School District number four in accordance with the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of the State of Illinois, and the State of Illinois to the best of my ability. I further swear that I shall respect taxpayers interest by serving as a faithful protector of the school's district's assets. I further swear that I shall respect taxpayers interest by serving as a protector of the school district's assets. I shall encourage and respect the free expression of my opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek a hearing before the board while respecting the privacy of the students and employees. I shall encourage and respect the free expression of opinion by my fellow board members and others who seek ad while respecting the privacy of students and employees.
He is actively involved in HOSA, where he was a Samsung Saul for tomorrow state finalist, a member of Business Professionals of America, where he qualified for nationals in web design, as well as several other clubs, including volleyball, which you can't see because he has his uniform on under his outfit. He needs he needs to get to his game. Yes. I told him to do like a Superman moment like here we go. Um where his leadership is recognized and valued. Alex is a well-rounded student who has excelled in the classroom and in extracurricular activities. But more important, he is a good person who is known for always being kind and for having a smile. Alex will either attend Princeton University utilizing their ROC program or Harvard University next year where he plans to study computer science or computer engineering. We're very excited and proud of Alex Van.
So, he was talking to his best friend and they were saying, "Hey, do you know anything about the Corner Spot? They're residents in town." And they were like, "Oh, my neighbor actually runs the Corner Spot." So, he got connected with me through a neighbor that lives across the street from me to say, "Hey, can Clover Road Brewing pop up at the corner spot, and I didn't find out that story until a while after the whole thing." Um, but I just thought that was a really cool connection. That's what Ashland is all about, those small town connections that lead to so many bigger things. And this is a perfect example of that. So, at any rate, John says, "Let's pop up the corner spot." And I said, "I can do you one better." How do you feel about an old fire station? Um, so we did something that we hadn't done yet in Ashland.
Congratulations, ma'am. Take your shirt. Antonia has shown great leadership. She has been a great friend to her peers and always tries her best. That is why we have chosen Antonia to be our student of the month. Congratulations. And last but not least for JFK, for fourth grade, Liam Roberts. Liam is a very kind and polite young man. He is always friendly with his classmates. He never says unkind words to others. His happy nature is a wonderful trait. Liam has really improved his attention to the lessons and his classroom work. He has improved his frustration level and understands it is okay to make mistakes. He is a pleasure to have in our class. So, congratulations to Le. All right, guys. Come over here with me. We're going to take a picture. Okay. right here in front of me. Don't worry, I'm taller than all of you.
We do get regular just for the relative to those things that are underlined. Uh we get regular information from the police department um about uh sex offenders and um uh we share those then with the principles at the sites so that they're aware. Um uh in the past I as I remember as I recall level one offenders we didn't even get the notices for we only got for above a level one but now they are sending us any of them you know the information about any sex offender. Um we don't put it out on social media. No we do not. We do not. I was reading in the newspaper that um people are getting kind of nasty with people. Yeah. No, we don't we don't put it out, but we do notify our principles. Yeah, of course. Um for a couple of reasons. One is to kind of keep an eye on who comes on our campuses.
I shall recognize that a board member has no legal authority as an individual and that the decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting. I recognize that the board member has no legal authority as an individual and that decisions can be made only by a majority vote at a public board meeting. I shall abide by the majority decisions of the board while retaining the seek the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels. I shall abide by the majority decisions of the board while retaining the right to seek changes in such decisions through ethical and constructive channels. As part of the board of education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in the equitable and quality education of every student in the school district. As part of the board of education, I shall accept the responsibility for my role in equitable and quality education of every student in the school district.
Congratulations. Next, I'd like to introduce Shannon Fritz. To summarize Shannon Fritz is easy. She is a rock star. As the guidance director at CGHS, Shannon shines and she's a workhorse. Shannon's leadership is tangible. She has keen insight to her team strengths and weaknesses, which allows them to develop, grow, and succeed, all of which benefits our students. Whether it is supporting our ELLL newcomers through lessons on credits and GPA or finding ways to ensure that our students have access to programming, she is creative. wellconnected with community partners and most importantly she is always student centered. We are so grateful to have Shannon here at CGHS this year. We stole her from Whiteland but they're still friends with us. Um she has been a fantastic addition to our staff. Um she's very well connected with industry partners which we are excited about as that is an area that we really felt like we needed to grow.
Um, our assistant town manager, Jen Ball, and Michael and I, I'll introduce Michael in a second. Um, we talked about doing a different way approach on who is going to come into this space. So, we did um a request for um information. We just wanted to say who would want to come in here? What would they want to do here in this space? Um, we got a couple interested parties, but nothing really stuck. It wasn't big enough. It didn't have enough parking. Um, there were many reasons. So, um, we took the little bits that we got from feedback and we put out an a request for proposals and John and his team, um, decided that this was a great fit for them. So, Clover Road Brewing in Hudson, Mass has now opened their second location here and we could not be any happier. Um, especially [Applause] said is is completely accurate.
Hold your shirt up in front of you so everybody can see it. Just like that. Good job, guys. All right. Next, we are going to recognize our students of the month from Eisenhower. Our first student of the month from Eisenhower from fifth grade, Jack Sabin. The fifth grade The fifth grade team is proud to recognize Jack as our student of the month for March. He consistently demonstrates perseverance even when faced with challenges. Whether he's catching up on missed work after being absent or working through something that doesn't come easily at first, he never gives up and always gives his best effort. Jack is always kind and thoughtful to those around him. He accepts help when he needs it, shows a great attitude toward learning, and encourages others with his positive example. His determination, humility, and heart make him a standout student in our classroom. So, congratulations to Jack.
But the other thing is there are very very occasional instances where a parent is one of the people on the list. And so that just means that the school has to be very careful about when that person's on campus. Not that they can't be, but when they being careful about when they are.
I shall foster with the board extensive participation of the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for the for Columbia CUSD4. I shall foster with the board extensive participation in the community, formulate goals, define outcomes, and set the course for Columbia CSUSD. I shall assist in establishing a structure and an environment designed to ensure all students have the opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework. I shall assist in establishing the structure of an environment designed to ensure all students have an opportunity to attain their maximum potential through a sound organizational framework. I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children in compliance with state law. I shall strive to ensure a continuous assessment of student achievement and all conditions affecting the education of our children in compliance with state law.
Um and I can't say enough good things about her. She is truly an amazing person um as well as an employee. So congratulations Shannon. And up next, Laorray Lampton, our support st our support staff member. Laorray is an unsung hero in our front office. She is our assistant treasurer who wears many hats, most often the ones that people don't like, such as textbooks, professional development forms, and substitutes, including much more. Regardless of the task, Laorray always gives 110% and works to ensure that the processes flow smoothly for our staff. She is always positive, professional, and efficient. Our staff, teachers, and substitutes all love LAR and truly appreciate all she does day in and day out to help CGHS operate smoothly. And if you ever come in in the morning, Laura is there probably what, 6:30, maybe before, and we have all the subfolders laid out.
But I think what what's hard to capture in words is really kind of the perseverance and the dedication uh of this couple here and what they've had to go through to turn this place into what it is today. And it is just remarkable. I mean, if you had seen what this place looked like before and and some of you have, hey, Lynn, maybe you could give us a, you know, a few stories. Perfect. It's perfect. Yeah. I mean, Beth's sitting there going, "If these walls could talk," and I'm like, "Please don't." You know, there's no telling what's being said. But let me tell you, you've just really turned this space into your own. And but at the same time, you've respected the heritage and the history that is the Ashlin Fire Station built in what 1930 something, 1920 something. Um, and I just want to acknowledge everybody again who also played a role in getting the public safety building built because without that work being done, this place wouldn't have been vacated.
Our sixth grade student of the month is Nyla Calli. The sixth grade team selected Nyla because Nyla is a hardworking, dedicated student who is always trying her best in all of her endeavors. She is respectful and kind-hearted. Nyla is always willing to offer an extra hand to help out whenever she can. She participates, works well with other students, and is always giving forth her best effort. So, congratulations to Nyla. Our seventh grade student of the month is Eva Torres. Eva Torres is a seventh grade student who exemplifies strong character, leadership, and integrity both in and out of school. As a proud member of the National Junior Honor Society, she upholds the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and citizenship. Always striving to make a positive impact on those around her. Whether she is volunteering at school events, assisting her peers in the classroom, or demonstrating sportsmanship on the field, Eva approaches every challenge with determination and enthusiasm.
Any questions on any of that stuff? Just trying to move through it quickly. Item 1.6, the district integrated action plan and parent involvement. This is a packet. It's a huge packet of things because Jen's been working hard on this and uh and we have to have a public meeting and so it was a good opportunity to share the information with you as a board and then if there are any families or anybody present they have input so it's up to Jen. Did everybody get a packet? Did you guys all get one of these? Yes. [Music] Okay. Good evening. We are we are required um every year to have what they call a title one meeting. And in the past we've struggled with getting parents to attend. So that's why we like doing it during the workshop because at least we have the opportunity for people to see us on YouTube and in person.
I shall serve as education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community schools to advance the vision for Columbia CUSD4. I shall serve as an education's key advocate on behalf of students and our community schools to advance the vision for Columbia CD4 and and I shall strive to work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district towards fulfilling the vision the board has created fostering excellence for every student in the area of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship and personal development. and I shall strive to work together with the district superintendent to lead the school district towards fulfilling the vision of the board has created fostering excellence for every student in the areas of academic skills, knowledge, citizenship and personal development development. Very good. Thank you. Congratulations all. All right. First order of business for our new old board as the organizational uh organize the board and elect officers for a two-year term.