And if they don't have options, if they don't know they have options. So that's the big thing that we're trying to um encourage. Um this graph again going back to this it it would have kept trending to 50%. If that you know marketing and other issues um didn't happen. So we're trying to close the gap on that. Um and the main thing that um critical thinking is what we want to focus on in all three of our computer science classes at BHS not just how to code but how to think. So by empowering students especially females with these skills we're not just teaching computer science we're shaping the next generation of problem solvers and innovators. And then I kind of want to end with this quote here which I think is kind of meant to be tongue andcheek but it's kind of funny as well.
Um can I get a motion second to approve our uh regular minutes of March 25th? So second motion and second to approve those regular meet meeting minutes. All those in favor say I. I. Any oppose? Um claims and payroll 18 and 19.
But anyways, any alumni can buy a brick to have their name put out for $150 for brick. So any alumni that wants to have your name out there, the money goes towards you. So is it a good success or um I mean still a lot of bricks that be sold. still can be sold. So you know any alumni that wants to get their name put on there before they're all sold especially the sports team. Yeah. Right on the field. All set articles launch technical school workforce development department celebrates graduation of solar and scholar training uh technical training funds and boardwalk and conservation land to get a makeover. I guess they're going to widen that. Yeah, it's there now. Yeah, the wider and stronger ones out there is starting to deteriorate, but we're helping them by building parts for it and metal fat brackets. And so in order for them to rebuild that bridge, that boardwalk, which is basically like a bridge, so you can walk over things.
His journey truly reflects a commitment to Higgley's core values, and we're excited to win one of our own, grow and lead. So again, uh we're very excited for Robert. He's got a couple words that he would like to say. Thank you, David. Thank you very much. First, I want to thank the governing board and HSD leadership for trusting me with this opportunity. I'm honored and excited to continue serving a district that means so much to me. I also want to take a moment to thank my wife, Christina, who's here tonight. I truly couldn't have gotten here without her love and support, and I'm so grateful to have her by my side. Over the past 17 years, I've had the privilege to grow alongside Higgley and the IT department. I look forward to continuing to build upon the strong foundation and vision that has been set, working to deliver innovative, secure, and reliable technology that supports our teachers, staff, and most importantly, our students.
Um, we've got boys water polo on the bottom left. We've got girls water polo water polo on the bottom right, which was undefeated last I checked. Um, we've got girls softball on the top right. That was their inaugural kind of home opener. Um, and then we have bad mitten on the top right, which defeated all of their opponents at a quadrang quadrangular event that they had hosted. They were also undefeated at that point. So, for our statesman spotlight this month, I have two stories. I've got one which is sort of the co-curricular fair and the planning that goes on with that. And then the second story is a photojournalism piece from our Stevenson Statesman crew that went out to see girls water polo and actually took photos of that. So, that was really cool. Um, and then the co-curricular piece kind of gives you more of an insight into the planning that it takes and what student activities and the National Honor Society does to put that entire event on.
Uh and then I'm going to introduce one of my students to talk. Hello. Um good evening. So my name is Sarah Alf and I'm a junior at Bavia High School. And my freshman year I signed up for a class called computer science principles. Didn't really know what I was going into. I've done STEM and robotics my entire life, but for as long as I can remember, I've wanted to go into engineering, and I thought it was so cool. And being part of the computer science program was a huge part in my journey. Like I mentioned, when I first started, I was the only girl in my class. And that was kind of intimidating, but it also pushed me to grow and find my voice in a field where I didn't really think I could belong. But I was able to come up and work in a place where I did belong.
Any questions or comments on any of that? I think the second part was on there. That's the last one. I believe it's only two payments. Getting close. Yeah, they're working on the second layer. the final layer and that might probably go faster than I would think. So the line for the LED lighting we retro we not retrofilled but we changed all the indoor lighting at South there was some parking lot stuff in there. We actually are gonna work with that group to finish up the rest of the parking lots. Um at Metro North won't be as high as that, but there'll be another finishing part with that. And then we should be pretty much all pretty close. So it's all all the classrooms all class. Yeah. Question on that claims.
we're supporting which we've done other uh conservation projects and helping them in the past. So this is and over conservation. You want to touch on the workforce development since your picture is in here? Yeah. So we we ran a for the last four months a solar program training unemployed or undermployed uh adults training them how to install solar panels on the roof. Uh that was four month program. Um we had about I think 15 people who graduated from it. So we had a graduation which we always have graduations for the workforce development program in the four wings. And so they bring their families, their their spouses, their kids, their grandkids, um their parents. So it's like a big party. It's really uh very successful and kind of moving to see uh people who uh are re training in order to build a better life for themselves and their families.
I'm excited for what's ahead and I'm committed to do doing everything I can to help Higgley continue to move forward. Thank you. Thank you. We are excited to have you. This brings us to item 7.1, presentation on vacant land parcel. Mr. Moore, this would be you. President Wade, members of the board, uh tonight I'm presenting uh as I've alluded to earlier in the year, uh review of our vacant land that we have. as they pull up the presentation. Uh it's a quick presentation. Uh as the land is vacant, I there's not a lot to talk about, but I did want to bring forth the options that the board has uh moving forward to leverage this piece of land to further utilize uh maybe proceeds or lease uh this this parcel uh for future revenue opportunity for the district. So, um looking at uh some basics, uh where is the land located?
Um, that is one of the last events that our incoming freshman students have when they kind of work through their transition to Stevenson. They've now picked their courses. They've met with the divisions. They've u done course selection fully and now they've been able to see what all of our clubs are like. So, it's a it's a jam-packed night the co-curricular here. You got a bunch of parents and students in there. But it's really nice for us, especially as seniors, in many of these clubs, to kind of showcase what why we enjoy the clubs that we do. Um, and hopefully convince future students and students to join them as well in August. So, up and coming, we've got our freshman wellness day tomorrow that'll be put on while the sophomores are PAC testing. And so, that's a nice event for all the freshmen to come together and continue to build that spirit of community.
And with the support of amazing teachers like Mr. Ozarka, I was able to find the confidence not only to stick with the field of engineering, but also build a community where other girls could um feel welcome to and as you mentioned like I've we've encouraged friends and younger girls to join the classes because it does truly open up so many doors and opportunities especially in our growing world and that's why the award from the college board means so much to me personally is it shows that Bavia is making real progress and creating a space for girls like me to feel um have confidence and leadership and opportunity. in this ever growing field of engineering and computer science. And I hope that this award inspires more girls to take the leap and to try something new and to find their creativity and voices in tech because we truly do need that.
Get a motion and second to approve the claims of payroll. Move. Got a motion and second to approve claims and payroll 18 and 19. All those in favor say I. I.
Really what it's about to have more opportunity to have a a better uh livable wage uh job that can make a difference in their lives. So both graduations are well done and it's and it's really nice to see people making changes in their life and their family celebrating hard work and accomplishments. So that happened two three weeks ago that particular graduation and we do that every time another group of graduates recognize. Thank you. One of the big things I think for uh the LTS that we have a huge impact make a huge impact on uh on the lives of so many people in our community in terms of opportunities for changing we do the most work for programs uh in the state and so we're making a good difference in terms of giving new opportunities for people who are unemployed or undermployed. in our community along with all the students we train.
So, we've always alluded to this is the land behind Target. The land behind Target. It's actually a little bit farther back behind Target. Um, but it's corners um the north side of Orchard Lane between Blue J and Ren Drive. Um, it's 19.5 acres. Uh, currently zoned as industrial and resides in the town of Gilbert. Oh, went a little too fast. Got a couple pictures. As I've alluded to, the land is vacant. So, not a lot going on at the land. Um, as we look to kind of some options with the land, um, we're kind of, uh, strapped in terms of what we can do, um, statutoily until we have, uh, voter approval. And so, um, once the district or if the board elects to, uh, give the district, uh, authority to move forward with an election, we have we would have three options in which we can, um, pursue with that vacant piece of land.
I think it's really cool that we have that event. Second semester, we'll have prom this weekend. and the seniors are excited about that. We'll have our uh SASA showcase. So, the South Asian Student Association will host a showcase event with dance and food. Next week, we'll have senior sunrise that Thursday. Um our Polish club will host a Polish community night with fun games and dance. Um as well, we'll have a spring dance concert next weekend. I know the dance division's behind us, so look at that. Um we'll have a choir a a choir concert the following week as well as a music production showcase. So those of our students who are involved in choir, orchestra, band, music production uh courses are still busy at work. Um there's still plays going on and so it's a lot for them to be balancing their academics with also their um interest in these musical productions.
So, thank you for supporting programs like this and have a great night. [Applause] comments at all. Thank you very much for Yes. Yes. Go for it, Chris. Chris, this award, what are the parameters? What's it based on? Why'd you get it? Um, so this one in particular is APCSP. Um, so that's the the second PL. Is that what she was referring to or Um, she did take that class. She also took the APCSA one as well. Um, this particular award was more for how many students took the AP exam. Um, so it's for taking the Yes. Yeah. taking the APCSP exam. But is it based on having females take the Oh, I'm sorry. Females. Yes. Yeah, the over the 50% mark on that. Yes. Over 50% took. Okay. Or maybe it's 50%. Exactly. Something like that. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. Yeah. And we're actually probably going to beat it again this year as well because we just have really high numbers again.
Any opposed? Financial summaries. Yeah, since we only have one meeting this month, uh I went ahead and u did gave you both the end of the month balances um for our funds for the end of March and then I also went ahead and did uh some information through the education fund and operation fund cash flows for the year. So, the only thing that I would highlight right now in the education funds that we haven't talked about is I did update uh we did receive our um amounts for our updated ADM from this spring. So, um April, May, and June reflect what those actual amounts will look like from that. Uh but I have not changed anything beyond that from what we were previously getting. Uh because we don't know what those amounts are going to be yet because they've not approved. State legislation has not approved the budget yet.
So we impact the Mar Valley's economic strength and economy in a pretty powerful way that I don't always know that people in our communities realize or understand. So but these are just programs that we've been doing the last 10 years. 10 years ago we didn't have any. Today we're doing the work that's all granted money. Yeah. CTI institute that state program.
One being sell. Um, so back in 2022, part of the bond research that I was doing, we did appraise the land. Uh, that appraised for $8.6 million. And like I said earlier, it's currently zoned as industrial. So appraised as industrial. Um again, that was in 2022. We can assume that with the market, um that value has just has gone up. Uh but that just gives some context if we were to consider selling it. We there's an option to lease. Um you can we can research potential leasing partners. Uh and that would create an ongoing revenue stream for the district. uh which is something that um I would prefer if if that would be an option uh or if the board were to give us authority to put this on the ballot um that would be an option I would bring forth um and and research heavily because I feel like ongoing revenue is difficult to come about uh when we talking about school finance and and leveraging resources that we have.
So big credit to them. So that's all I got tonight. Next meeting will be my last meeting with you all. Um but I'm really excited for it. We still got one more left. Um and we'll be introducing the new student rep at that meeting as well. So thank you all. Thank you. [Applause] Actually, I I want to supplement your report. Okay. This is weird. Um, we went to uh we have a neighbor that we went to breakfast with recently. I'm not going to say what his name is, but he's a PhD in electrical engineering and he's been judging at science fairs for the last 20some years. Um, and this person is really talented. He one of the things he did in the past he was one of the senior people maintaining our nuclear arsenal in in Cynthia National Labs. Okay. So this guy's good. We hope we hope um I could tell you some stories he shared too.