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like to call this meeting to order. Uh, welcome to the regular business meeting of the board of school trustees held on this April 28th, 2025 date. Uh, it's officially 6 p.m. If we call, please rise. We'll have Mr.
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Good evening. Welcome to the April meeting of the Green Castle School Board. Call the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance of everyone. Please rise. I like it. Come on up. You got it. There you are. Nice and loud to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisibley and justice for all. Outstanding. Good job. Good job. Okay, welcome everyone. Hope everybody's having a great day on this beautiful day outside. Okay, we'll begin with any adjustments to the agenda, Mr. G? Yep. No adjustments to the agenda this morning. All right, very good. Moving on to recognitions. Mr. Roberts, here to start us. Well, good evening. So, I have Mr. Camden Enzer here and he is our Rit Path student of the month. So, our character trait of the month uh for the month of April is honesty.
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I know. Yeah. Good evening everyone. Oh, it does work. Welcome to tonight's meeting. Uh we will start tonight's meeting with invitation and pledge of allegiance led by Braden Worley. Will you pray with me first? Our God, our father of our Lord Jesus, I pray that you will be involved in every decision, every discussion and uh every conversation. And I just pray that you uh bless these proceedings this evening and allow it all to move forward in a way that is pleasing and glorifying to you. And it is in Jesus name we pray. Amen. Amen.
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I'll stand up there. All right. This will go ahead and start our business portion of the monthly board meeting. At this time, we will hear from Mr. Roger Smith on our blue ribbon update. Mr. Smith. Thank you, Madam President, Dr. Smith, members of the board. Uh nearing completion of the the new kitchen at Bzer Middle School. Serving lines are in. Uh the orchestra room is going back together and most of the hallways are now complete throughout the building. Brake Valley main gym. We continue to paint uh from top down and then next will be the floor refinish. Site work continues around the building and also tennis courts was finished and ready to play. ULC exterior work continues on. All the brick is up. Uh the ethus is now going on. Also, we just put down uh the entryways which allows us for the new storefronts to go in both north out east.
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[Music] Hello and welcome everybody. Oh, you want to? I'm just joined here by myself today. This is Cameron Crannle with Elsa Suko on camera. Brad Crannle is usually playbyplay and I am going to do my best. The both sevens face off for the ball and it's Simon Hart pulling it in. Raiders with it along the far side of the field. Little ground pass. Is that Kramer? No, it is Atwood. Sorry about that. That was starting that one off. Back to Atwood. Just worked it around the whole the whole circle right there. The offense. Good defense by Hollist right here. By the way, it is uh April, Monday the 28th. It is 73 degrees and the time is 4:17 right now. Beautiful day for Lacrosse. Oh, high shot right there. Good position though. That was Hartin it with the high shot just wide. Lot of shots not hitting the net yet but like to see them getting their chances and keeping position or possession and [Music] position.
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[Music] And welcome everybody to tonight's matchup for the East Law Meadow Spartans as they take on the Westside Terriers. West West Springfield's coming into tonight's matchup with a 6-2 record. Their only two losses this year are against East Law Meadow and Law Meadow with a close game East Lo edging them out 20-4. They're currently on a three-game win streak beating Minichog 14 to5, Westfield 19-10, and Awam 17-6. West Springfield's outscoring their opponents 50-21 during that stretch. East L coming into tonight's game with a record of seven and four with a tough fought battle on Saturday, losing to Notre Dame Academy 9 to8 in overtime. Jordan and Trulio both scoring hat-ticks in that game while Lucas got a pair of goals with the second goal coming 11 seconds in regulation to force the game into overtime. Smell starts off the game with the draw and ball still bouncing around.
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[Applause] The Harold W. Ziggler Memorial Band Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 goes to Tabitha McKenzie. [Applause] The Lonie Jasper Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,500 goes to Eli Urban. The fittings export scholarship in the amount of $1,500 goes to Chance Haye. [Applause] The Rod Hoover Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 goes to Mallerie [Applause] Over the Coffee County Sheriff's Reserve Scholarship in the amount of $500 goes to Brody [Applause] Anderson, the Coffee County Sheriff's Reserve Scholarship, specifically the Deputy Troy Rogers Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 goes to Lara Codney. The Wolfinger Dare to Drive, excuse me, Dare to Thrive Scholarship in the amount of $750 goes to Deja Dolinger. [Applause] The Wildcat Scholarship. The funds are provided by an anonymous donor. Each scholarship is $1,000. They go to Tagert Ish, Rayton Rigs, and Kent Stuki. [Applause] The Lorie Schae Rand Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 goes to Brody Anderson and Eli Urban.
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Mr. DeMarcy, yes. Miss Fox, yes. Mr. Thompson, yes. Mr. Peeleman, yes. Mr. Bach, yes. The motion carries. All right, we're going to return to executive session. Uh we'll be back for public session at 7:30. Thank you. [Music] All right. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. All right. [Music] We are happy. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Would all those who are able please rise for the pledge?
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I pledge allegiance to the flag United States of America to the for it stands one nation under God indivisible. Please stand in a moment of silence. Thank you everyone. Miss D, can you please take attendance? Uh, we are currently working on extra seating, so I apologize for those of you that may be standing. We really weren't prepared for this. Thank you. Okay. Mr. Taylor, Mr. Focarino, present. Mr. Gaba, present. Dr. Pivaric, present. Miss Sanchez, Mr. Ramos, okay. Okay. And then we don't have any members of our student board. Okay. [Music] Um All right. At this moment, I'd like to have a motion to go into uh resolution 3.1 and through 3.2. Approval of the last board's minutes. So moved. Motion by Mr. Fino. I'll second. Seconded by Miss Sanchez. Uh roll call, please. Mr. Taylor, I. Mr. Focino. I. Mr. Gaba. I Dr. Porchek. Hi, Miss Sanchez.
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That was amazing. Next up, we have item B2. Dr. Cto. Thank you, Madam President. Uh, tonight we are proud to recognize our National Board Certified employees. If you could stand up, if you're in the audience, please stand up to be recognized. All of our National Board Certified employees. Awesome. All right, remain standing. Um, these are some exceptional professionals in multiple fields who have demonstrated a deep commitment to our students, their craft, and the highest standards of their profession. National board certification is a voluntary advanced professional certification that recognizes individuals who meet high standards through a peer review and performance of ba based assessment process. In education, it's offered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Other professions have similar organizations that uphold this level of certification, but the core principles remain cons remain consistent. Excellence, reflection, and leadership in practice. Uh, national board certification is not easy and that's exactly why it holds uh such prestige.
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Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Good evening board. Uh this evening we are thrilled to bring to you our uh announcements and celebrations of for our pride award. Uh our district is made better and stronger by the recognition and the example of these individuals you're going to hear about tonight. And I invite our executive director of schools, Mr. Francis, to speak and share news of these award winners this evening. All right. Thank you, Dr. Kelatti. Tonight, the board of education acknowledges pride winners from Asiggo East, Asiggo High School, Plank Junior High, and Transition for the month of April. Pride stands for proudly recognizing individuals demonstrating excellence. The board of education began the program nine years ago to recognize, promote, and celebrate the many contributions made by teachers and employees across the district.
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and Emily Zola Scholar Bowl IHSA award. That's 108 students that we recognize tonight for those accomplishments that they have achieved. Another big round of applause for all of our student athletes. [Applause] Sorry. Now, we have some special athletic awards uh and and people that we would like to recognize. Um after you receive your award, please proceed at that time to the cafeteria for a picture. The first one is our IHSA academic all-state nominees. Each IHSA member school was invited to nominate one female and one male student from their high school to be selected to the 202425 allstate team. Nominees needed to possess a minimum 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 0 scale after their seventh semester and have had participated in at least two IHSA sponsored sports or activities during each of the last two years and demonstrate outstanding citizenship. Congratulations to this year's nominees from Columbia High School, Liam Bivvens and Paige Freeze.
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Thank you. Um, as you mentioned, we um invite the public to offer any feedback or thoughts on our additional appropriation. If you move ahead to the next slide, please. The details of that appropriation are outlined there. three items. Salary and benefits due to the increase of school safety officers at Columbus North and Columbus East high schools, the addition of one school resource officer from the Bartholomew County Sheriff's Department and equipment to outfit those SSOs. Um, at this time, Mr. Wen, if you would entertain any thoughts or feedback from members of the public. Okay. So, as a reminder, in our normal schoolboard meetings, people can always sign up to speak in a blue form at the back of the at the back of the um room. Um a public hearing is very different, though. You don't have to sign up. So, I invite anybody who would like to ask questions about this appropriation or offer commentary before we vote on this later in the evening to do so at any time.
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I also ran a program for students with severe behavior problems that could not remain in their traditional school and had to be removed for a period of time. We worked on some behavior management strategies and then we would help make them more successful and transition them back into their traditionals. However, when I think about my most amazing, meaningful chapters of my public education career, it would be my time as principal at CA Weiss Community School. You see, that was my first principal job. And during that time when I was appointed, Weiss was one of the lowest schools in the entire state of Florida. Actually, there was only one school that year lower than us in the entire state. So, I knew I had a big job ahead of me. And we were able to completely have a comprehensive transformation from what the school was to a trauma responsive school and a community partnership school.
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lead us in the pledge of allegiance followed by a moment of silence. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay. Item 2.01, patrons registered to comment on educational issues. We do have a individual registered to speak tonight. Uh Kelly Scar Hoffman, if you would like to come forward, Miss Hoffman, before you begin, I just want to remind you that's board policy.
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And so, at Redpath, we defined honesty as saying or doing what is truthful. And we gave students examples of how they could be honest at school, like following the rules, admitting when you make a mistake, being accountable for your actions, keeping your promises, and telling the truth even if it might get you in trouble. And so Camden Enzer is a student that immediately came to the mind of Mrs. Hayes, his second grade teacher. She stated that Camden is very honest. He tells the truth even if he knows it might cause him some difficulties. Um, she appreciates this so much because it's important to have students that you can believe when they're telling you about something that happened or if you need help solving a problem. Mrs. Hayes never has to wonder if Camden is telling the truth and she can always depend on him to be honest.
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Will you join me in the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Braden. All righty. We will call to order the April 28th, 2025 Hank County School Corporation Board of Trustees Board meeting here. Mrs. Hine absent. Mr. Carl here. Mrs. Miller here. Thank you. M one is to add agenda item G5 under personnel which is the personnel relieve request and renumber the remaining consent agenda. And number two, assignment of uh Mrs. Brunson, licensed substitute teacher uh in the district effective 61325 and the removal of the recommendation of assignment uh of Brianna Baker sub aid and subbus driver transportation effective 42925. Thank you, Mr. Trout. I'll entertain a motion to uh request the amended agenda. I make a motion to approve uh approve the re uh agenda recommend that's bad today.
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Uh new le exterior site work continues on. Uh cabinetry is going in the countertops and again ceilings and floors continue. Lot of data cable in this Uh here at Craig phase two uh construction trailers being set and other work on the exterior continues. We have uh roof work continues at Harrison Hill testing. Thank you Roger Smith. There is a lot going on board.
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Here's Atwood with it. A little fake shot hesitation. Got the goalie and he put that one in the net. That's Atwood with the first one. Like to see that. That was uh just two minutes into this game. Raiders striking first. Number seven on Holl. This is Ethan Anastasia. And uh he was actually playing really good defense on Atwood last last play and Atwood was just able to get by him. Right. Working it. Raiders have the ball at the 35. That's Kramer. He's going to pass it off and uh sub out. Nice play. Sullivan passing it to Atwood. Stop. Hart making a move to the net. Getting pushed out. Pass back and forth between Sullivan and Atwood. Gets away from Dover Sherburn. Did Hollist run that down? Yes, he did. Good effort by the Hollist defender getting possession of that ball. That's Grady Lucas. Big pass, far pass from the goalie.
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It is Addy Jordan picks up the ball to set up East Slow's offense. It gets knocked away by number 21 Canada. Jordan with the ball. Does a dodge, goes in, gets a shot, gets one past Davis for the first goal of the game. Spartans up one- nothing. 30 seconds into the game. Addy scored that. is honorable number seven, Eddie Jordan. Tonight's youth night with all the younger lacrosse girls here to support the Smetto Spartans. Hopefully STO can get a victory for all the youth. Marino back up on the draw. false start by Marino and Westside will start off their [Music] offense. Canada with the ball. Normally West Springfield tends to slow the pace of the game down, not wanting to get Esaw Meadow a lot of possessions as Chapman kicks the ball over to Connelly. Connelly back to Chapman. She kicks the ball over to Finn.
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