Jill Abram, book buddy coordinator at CSA Fadria. Jill is kind, thoughtful, dependable, and goes the extra mile to make students and adults feel appreciated and important. Kelly Hensley, lead custodian at CSA Lincoln. Kelly is extremely reliable, a leader in the school, and strives for success. The students and staff are very fortunate to have Kelly on the CSA Lincoln team. Chelsea Gerald, building secretary at Mount Healthy. Chelsea offers a welcoming smile for visitors in the office. She is very efficient in her role and has worn many hats throughout the school year, always keeping up with providing top-notch support for the students, staff, and families of Mount Healthy. Tiffany Low, special education teacher assistant at Parkside. Tiffany is a gym and works hard every day to support student learning needs with kindness and patience. She also serves as an athletic director and leads Odyssey of the Mind.
It's kind of the beginning of our end of the year events. We had our annual transition fair and that is called a transition fair because when students uh with IEPs during their 14th uh birthday year, we have to start designing a special part of their IEP that focuses on their life after um high school and what that looks like for them and make sure we're um guiding them down that path. So last Wednesday night at the high school, um our transition coordinator, Marissa Dubstat, um had 67 organizations there, 30 student volunteers that helped with setup. Uh there were 230 students and families that came through. And then we also wanted to thank Jel Sosimos. They donated pizzas for all of those vendor vendors and volunteers. So it was a success. There were some of you there. I know it was a a night where there were a lot of things going on, so we appreciate anyone who stopped by.
So in order to look at um our funding and try to gathering more accurate polls, you had to deduct those amounts out. And so that's kind of where those different percentages came in. So I just thought that I would uh share that with you. Obviously, you know, we know that any any increase um rather than no increase or decrease is better. Um but obviously we know uh you know, we know the cost of inflation. we know that things are just more and more uh expensive. Um so this is the one positive when it relates to school funding if there could be one. Um the net negative is obviously the changes that are coming down the road with property tax uh property tax reform and we are going to see some significant um uh deficits in in funding for uh operations operations fund. Um, fortunately, you know, we uh, you know, we have been good with our cash balances throughout the year.
So no other site has ever existed. So eyes are very much on us to make sure that the integrity of the site uh this summer is it. The USDA is very interested into how we'll operate this site as well. So, uh, we're kind of the guinea pigs for this operation, too. Um, to give you a quick overview, what we're looking at for this site is that on Mondays and Thursdays only from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., multi-day meal pickup will be available only for families who live within Rowan Oak City limits and whose children qualify for free and reduced meals. Applications will be available in person and online for families who have not already applied for these benefits. Families will need to call in advance to reserve these meals and there will be a deadline by which they need to make these reservations. Um again, more details will come when we are ready to advertise to the public and this has not been officially approved by the IDOE as of yet, but those who I'm working with, my state representative are very excited about us uh offering this program and they're very optimistic that we'll be able to make this happen.
All in favor? I I I All right. None opposed. The consent agenda, which um comprises our field trips, fundraisers, payoffs, building projects, service agreements, claims, and personnel reports, and board minutes are all included in this. Um I do want to move um ask for um a movement to pull out one item on the personnel reports for Miss Johnson on 4.8. We do have an announcement. Miss Carla Johnson. Thank you, Madam President, Dr. Smith, and members of the board. We do have a special announcement tonight. Our school board approved the appointment of our new chief technology officer, and that is Mr. Harsha. Mr. Harsha will transition to this new role on July 1st, 2025 from that of the director of secondary education, a role that he has held since 2022. He has previous experience as the principal of Belzer Middle School and has spent his entire professional career in Lawrence Township in secondary education.
Atwood to Olsen. Olsson trying to get an angle. Nice pass to Sullivan. Oh my goodness. How did that not go in? Was that post? I don't even know. I think it might have been now. Fowler up to tart or some severe backspin. Hart. Not sure what he's doing. [Music] Uh, that was interesting. Just let the let the clock go, I guess. Huh. Not what I would have done, but who knows. Anyways, so at the end of the half, Raiders lead this one six to four right now. We will be back in 10 minutes. Yeah, it's anybody's game, folks. Mhm. Stay tuned. [Music] All right, and we are back to some second half action here. We are back. We sure are. Hollison has two people in the penalty box. Wow, this is a nice little start for the Raiders then. Yeah, I'm guessing the Raiders are definitely going to score.
She gets the ball and that's it. End of the half. Spartans up 13-6. And we're back with second half action. Spartans up 13-6 over the Westside Terriers. Draws were pretty e even that. Well, not really, but the Spartans won 13-7 on the draws as Westside picks up another one for them. Now 13-8 on the draws. Hermovic with the ball. Moves in and out through everyone. That looked like a little bit of a heavy chop by Grace Howard or it wasn't as Canada gets an eight meter. Looks like the call's on Kenna Marino. Kamata Kannata takes a shot, misses wide and Spartan. Good good job by Grace Rayole to back that up. And East Almetto will get the ball. Kylie Marino getting the ball in as she's scooting down the sideline, running out a little bit of real estate. cuts the ball back to the other side and she gets the ball back to Jenna Holly.
and they have a medal they can wear at graduation. And while they're doing that, Matthew Deckett also receives a certificate from the state of Kansas uh recognizing him as a Kansas ACT scholar. [Applause] Then VHS has plaques located in the com the commons recognizing students who have earned a minimum composite score of 30. This year we have four seniors who are members of the BHS ACT club 30. Selection is based on a composite earned in a single test administration, not a super score that colleges can choose to use for admissions and scholarship purposes. Our newest ACT club 30 members are Matthew Decket, Sage Faver, Mallerie Ogre, and Isaac Ringer. Congratulations. If you're in NHS, stay on the stage. Otherwise, you can have a seat. Say, sorry. Sorry. My bad. Next, I'd like to introduce Sierra Harrison uh who is a sponsor of NHS. She's going to present the students with um an honor court.
and our staff and our kids deserve this. So, that's uh we'll wrap up and see if uh questions we have from the board. [Music] No questions from the board. Seeing none, any general comments from the board. No, someone's gonna talk. Oh, yeah. Let's let Mrs. Null go first because I think you have a question, right? Yeah. Oh, on the uptake. But um I I asked this question in an email at the last minute and I'm sure you can answer the question. I was curious about the capital reserves that we will get from the state approximately 7.9 and I had inquired about why you're moving that out of the reserves so to speak right now instead of like putting some into the reserves and then take it out slowly as we com as we move forward with some of the capital improvements up there. because you cannot do all of that as far as I know all of that big list of the projects in a year.
Motion carries. Okay. A motion to go into finance 9.1 through 9.24. Motion by Mr. Taylor. Second. Second. Second by Mr. Ferino. Mitch. Mr. Taylor. I. Mr. Focarino abstain on 9.1 9.2 9.12 I on the arrest. Mr. Gaba I Dr. Porchek I Miss Sanchez Mr. Killes I Mr. Ramos I motion carries. All right. Motion to go into finance. I mean, sorry. Motion to go into education 11.1 through 11.21. So move. Motion by Mr. Fino. Second by Mr. Gaba. Mr. Rich. Mr. Taylor. I Mr. Focarino abstain on 11.6 11.11. I the rest. Mr. Gaba. I Dr. Pivore. Hi. Miss Sanchez. Hi, Mr. Kelesz. Hi, Mr. Ramos. I Motion carries. Okay. Motion to go into facilities 13.1 through 13.2. Motion. Miss Sanchez. Second. Mr. Taylor, roll call. Mr. Taylor, I Mr. Mr. Furino uh abstain at 13.2 I on the rest Mr. Gaba I Dr. Porchek I Miss Sanchez Mr.
Anybody else if you could just stand up, get recognized. Thank you, Ashley, Tom, thank you guys. Kevin, so uh, it we started at the end of October, this committee. And so, it's it's truly an incredible process of collaboration. Uh, so with that, it starts off with training. And what is interestpace? Uh, they have to understand how it works. And so these are the key components of interest base and uh uh so they get training on that the beginning before we even start about talking about anything they have to understand the process uh and then uh once we get going through the story the interest and the criteras and everything we look for that consensus and so and uh our consensus was and as you're aware now because you've approved some of these uh and are dealing with some documents tonight as well uh 2% salary increase for current employees uh a 3% retention stipen.
As an educator, I understand that the parents of the students in question may have a difficult time accepting and/or agreeing with moving forward with the case study, but feel that it is the responsibility of the district in building support teams to bring these parents along and help them understand the impact that their child is having on the general ed population as well as the teachers and staff. The impact that this constant dysregulation must be happening must be having on their own child. Grieving what you expected for your child is to be expected. It has taken me years to accept my son's diagnosis. While it does take time, it shouldn't be at the expense of the other students learning and safety. I urge you to funnel more support to the students and staff at Foxchase. In my own building, I have seen the toll that a student who regularly disrupts the learning environment can take on the teacher, students, and support staff.
Nicole Kfman, special education teacher assistant at Richards. Nicole provides a balance of structure and love to ensure students feel safe, included, and successful in an environment that provides expectations, grace, and patience. Sharon McDonald, special education teacher assistant at Rock Creek. Sharon is kind and helpful to all students. One parent notes, "My child feels so special when she is in his class." Sharon's passion and hard work do not go unnoticed. Norma Menddees, English learner, teacher, assistant at Schmidt. Norma puts every ounce of her heart and soul into her work to share information with families. She is professional and caring and is a shining example of someone who desires to make a positive impact at BCSC. Nancy Stevens, building secretary at Smith. Nancy goes above and beyond to know every student by name and create a warm environment for everyone who enters the building. Whether during school hours or at school events, she makes Smith a better place to learn.
May 14th is our annual best day of the year, unified game day. We'd love to have you. We'll be at Crown Point High School from 10 to 1. Um this is where all of our um students in applied skills and their peer buddies participate in track and field events. Uh we have an exciting new partnership this year. We're working with the high school's athletic leadership council and they're going to help run all of our events. So, we're looking forward to that. And then as we do move into um kind of our educator appreciation week next week, I wanted to thank two people that kind of probably fall through the cracks a little bit because they're not traditional teachers, but we have two um board certified behavior analysts on staff as our behavior specialists. Laura Wade and Emily To just do a fabulous job kind of running all around supporting um student needs when staff call on them or administrators call on them.
So, we essentially have kind of planned for uh, planned for these times and we'll continue to plan for these times and look look for deficiencies. Um, you know, we'll look to bid out contracts and services. Um, you know, so the big thing with operations fund and debt service fund was the property tax reform, but then also um we'll lose roughly $315,000 each year in our LIT funds um beginning in 2028. So we're going to have to make some adjustments, but I wanted to kind of share those uh just initial thoughts with you and information. we'll have more conversations um conversations moving forwards. On the more positive side of things, um the month of April and May are incredibly busy in our schools. There are a lot of great events that um have taken place um just across the board, all different le all different levels.
Um it is very restricted as you kind of can hear from all those parameters mostly because like like I said Rowan Oak itself is not is not an area that would qualify. So they're kind of allowing us to operate the site with these parameters. So that's kind of why those restrictions off are for that site alone. Uh we've been working closely with the First Baptist Church of Warren. They've been great to work with. Um what we're looking at for that operation is to offer uh service Monday through Friday, more like our other sites that we have throughout the uh county. Uh Monday through Friday, we're looking at a timeline from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 where we would provide children a lunch to eat that day and then a shelf stable breakfast that they can take with them to eat at home the next day. Um, and then on Friday we would offer them a meal kit where they would have a shelf stable breakfast and lunch for uh Saturday and Sunday and Monday morning that they would have at home for them as well.
graduated from Ball State University in 2000 and his mers in educational administration is from NOVA Southeastern University in 2004 and his coursework is from IUPPUI in 2009 whose administration regarding his new position. Mr. Harsher shares he looks forward to transitioning to this new role of chief technology officer and continuing his efforts to support teaching and learning in our schools, ensuring the best possible educational experience for our students. He adds that it's been a privilege to serve Lawrence Township Schools as a coach since 2001, a teacher, a teacher leader, an assistant principal, a principal, and a director at the secondary level. He's learned a lot from all of those roles and he's been proud to serve in each one. And according to Dr. Smith, our superintendent, he is a brilliant educator who models excellence in everything he does and he's an ideal person to assume the leadership of the fast-paced and ever evolving division.
But on the power play or just in general? I mean, uh, yeah, on the power play. So, 12 minutes on the clock as this third quarter is about to start. Simon Hart with the ball, just running it in. Passes out to Fowler. Fowler up back to Hart. Hart over to Atwood. Atwood back to Olsen. Olsson to Atwood. Atwood faking the shot a little bit now. Quick dish from Fowler. Absolute rocket. Hits the top and nearly hits a kid on the bench. Yeah. Did you see the speed of that shot? Yeah, it actually shot right past the uh press box in in the field behind us. Wow. So, oh my goodness, that was a big miss there for Hollist. But to be fair, um, Dice definitely couldn't see anything cuz the sun is just glaring in that side of the field. So, you can see, I don't know if you can see, but sometimes the fans over there, they're all kind of using their hands to block out the sun.
Jenna Holly throws one up and it's picked off by Carney as Finn turns around takes a shot and Jenna Holly saves that one. Jenna Holly quickly up to M Whitw. Matt Whitwer with only one to go by Hermovic. She gets by her, gets the ball over the restraining line and sets up the Esaw metal offense. M Whiter over to Marino. See what both coaches told their teams coming into second half. Springfield's going to have to change something up. Oh, a nice pass by Jordan to Marino who scoots one past Davis to get on the board. Put Spartans on the board first in the second half. Ken Marino's second goal of the game. Spartans now up 14-6 with 10 minutes to go in the third quarter. How about that? Howard throws the ball up. Ball bounces around as Po ends up with the ball. She gets the ball over to Connelly.
If there's anybody else out there who's in NHS, if you want to come join us, first we have our president, Hannah Sides, our vice president, Eli Urban, our secretary, Mallerie Over, our treasurer, Olivia Bangs, [Applause] and Rodie. Brody, if you'll scoot down so that they don't have to be on that perk if you guys lost. There you go. Yeah. And then the other members of NHS are Zeely Allen, Brody Anderson, Grace Burke, Cole Carlson, LRA Codney, Matthew Deckett, Sage Faer, Chloe Dodney, Lane Griffith, Chance Heg, Olivia Lions, Tabitha McKenzie, Haley Potter, Isaac Rinker, and Ty Stephins. Your 2425 NHS senior members. [Applause] We will now recognize those students graduating with honors. Honors graduation is based on their seventh. They will wear a red and white honor cord at graduation. Please hold your applause until all are on stage. Our kumladi graduates are Tori Burbridge, Carly Cole, Zeus Gonzalez, Enriquez, EMTT Hazen, Key Hobbeck, Deanna Rmmer, Sarah Schwitzer, Naia Sharp, and Addison Van Patton.