So, these early accomplishments really give me something to put on my resume even if it's just as a placeholder for the time being. Um, similarly to that, leadership is a class we have to take. uh as a sophomore is required at ACT at at in the ACT program. Um this is a course I honestly think should be in every high school around the country. We learn uh well we spend we take a deep dive into adult and life skills for at least a semester besides all the agriculture stuff we learn. Uh this class gives every student the opportunities and resources to build a resume and a cover letter. I think we spent about like a month just on that specifically to make sure every student had, you know, something to be proud of and something to show off. Um, and then in every agriculture class I take in every course, we research extensively on careers in the field.
Deeply touched by the positive impact the program had on their daughter, the Alazaga family has continued to honor Brienne's memory by generously supporting what is now known as the Rising Sunshine program. Their contributions include both monetary and inkind donations over the past two years. In a beautiful extension of this legacy, 9-year-old Isabella has also joined in the effort with the help of her Girl Scout troop. She recently raised and donated $440 to support our rising sunshine scholars. The family has also founded a nonprofit organization, Amir's Closet, which collects baby clothes, diapers, furniture, and toys to benefit families in our program. We are truly grateful for the Alazaga family's compassion, generosity, and commitment to making a lasting difference in their in the lives of others. Congratulations and thank you. [Applause] Next is 6.3 CIF Southern Section Northern Division Championship boys wrestling champion, Cypress High School. Vince Parington Pardington is a senior at Cypress High School.
It feels like a strategic effort by management to divide us from within. Members of the school board, had you seen the faces of our classified staff today, you likely would have shared in our sadness, disappointment, and sense of defeat. Apple Valley Unified, we must do better together because I solemnly promise I will continue being the voice of this chapter. I will continue standing up for my members at this podium, at the negotiations table, and in every corner of this district for as long as they have the honor of serving this chapter as their leader. in solidarity. JC, thank you. [Applause] Thank you for your comments, JC. Okay. Um, okay. Okay. So, we're going to move on to Is that it, Kylie? No more cards? Just two. Okay. And we're going to move on to uh close session. And uh we have several items uh that I'm going to read here before we go into closed.
Yet we are eliminating teacher leader positions that would have cost us maybe 50,000, not even that. Sorry, I forgot to do the math on that. We are not giving people salary grade advancements to people who spent their own money to get certifications and degrees to improve themselves because you asked them to. That's that great advancement is about $3,000 per person. And maybe we had 10 people that were getting going to get that this year. People have left the agency because of this decision. And we will spend more money finding, hiring, and training for those positions that we already had qualified people for. We need to spend money on people who are in the classroom working with students every day and providing direct instruction. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Next I have it looks like Ariel Patterson Bias. Hello, my name is Ariel Patterson Vayz, ELP teacher, Phoenix, Arizona.
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One of Alicia's most significant achievements is the creation of the chitchat table. This welcoming space serves as a fundamental resource for students who may need a break or could benefit from a structured supervised activity time. Alicia's proactive approach to behavioral support enables students to self-regulate while still feeling connected and included. This initiative has positively transformed how students handle conflict and self-management, reinforcing Butterfield's culture of empathy and understanding. Alicia plays a vital role at Butterfield by providing important tier 2 behavioral supports in classrooms. She collaborates closely with teachers to develop individualized incentive systems and structured break schedules for students who require additional behavior behavioral guidance. Her personalized approach has cultivated strong partnerships among staff, students, and families who all recognize the positive impact of her contributions. Her dedication to fostering these relationships has significantly enhanced Butterfield's capacity to support all students. Alisia embodies the qualities we seek in all of our staff members.
Lily Ames Webster University GPA scholarship $18,000 renewable for four years. Webster's Illinois Border Scholarship $1,000 a year. Carson Etheton, SIOE Cougar Pride Scholarship, $4,000 renewable for four years. Paige Freeze, Danville Area Community College Athletic Scholarship, $3,600 a year. Connor Glover, Missouri State Provo Scholarship, $4,000. Out ofstate Waiver Scholarship, $8,000 renewable for four years. Jacob Hall, Southeastern Florida University Merit Scholarship, $15,000. golf scholarship, $13,000 a year. Summer Harrington, Colorado State University Green and Gold Merit Scholarship, $12,500 a year. Logan Han, University of Missouri Black and Gold Scholarship, $21,500 renewable for four years. Brooke Hayes Columbia Women's Club scholarship $1,500. University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy academic and athletic scholarships $24,000 renewable for four years. Cameron Hrich Mville University Saint Scholar $14,000 renewable for four years. Acorn Equality Fund Scholarship $500 and Crown Scholarship 1,000. Ava Herd Licka Columbia Aggracience Association Scholarship $1,000. George Oberenegel Scholarship $1,750.
You can learn all about the programs and services that Ashlin offers by visiting ashammask.com and going to the link for the town's department of prevention and human services. Annual town elections are two weeks from yesterday on May 20th. As always, I'm predicting a beautiful day with nothing but sunny skies on election day. So, I'd urge everyone to get out to vote and when you do, take a neighbor or two with you. Everyone votes here at the high school and polls are open from 8 to 8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Inerson early voting will be held Wednesday, May 14th, next Wednesday, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at town hall. You may also apply for a vote by mail ballot by 5:00 p.m. May 13th if you are unable to be at the polls on election day. The deadline to register to vote is this Friday at 5:00 pm.
Okay. And through the chairman to Alvaro, can I ask him a question, a quick question? Sure. Al Valo, I was told through the um one of the committees that I I'm online with that in July you're leaving the you're leaving Ashlin. Yes or no? Uh yes, but it's not July. It will be June, the end of June or the start of June, sorry. The first week of June, I'll be stepping out of my of my assistant planner position. Can that be said? what town you're going to. I'm not moving right away into an opposition. I am potentially going back to school. Um there's a chance that I might go to work again for a couple of extra years. Um but most likely I'm going to head back to school. Okay. And good luck down the road in the school in back to school then. Thank you.
Calib the other day against Westfield scoring two goals a game. Calib number five with the assist for now rain delay. I think we have a pretty good crowd still here. Yeah, there's a lot of whole senior night. Everybody looks like they stuck around. Maybe they uh visited some local establishments in town during the hour delay and made their way back to the game. Support the Spartans. It's always good. Ken Marino on a draw again. M Whitler looking to show don't know what that one was. Maybe a little bit too much body of Mac, but nevertheless, Auan with the ball. Mac knocks the ball away. She gets called with that as Der gets swarmmed by Meadow looking to get to chase. Angelina Trullio on her. Matt Whiter comes behind a little too close around the face. Der with the ball. Kicks the ball over to Spalding.
So, we are very well set up for different careers we'd like to go into and exactly how to do that as well. Um, am I allowed to look at whatever? Oh god, I'm trying to remember as best as I could. Okay. So, in the Rockwell Egg program, it has been essential to me and who I am as a person. Um, without the agriculture program, I wouldn't have the jobs I' I have now, the friends I've made, and the experiences I've gained. Um, I've got to try a little bit of everything from welding to training a fish to go through a hoop on command. It's uh very interesting, very fun, and yeah, I already have several college credits ready for me when I'm at that point. It has set me up for the future. I feel far more prepared than my non-aggriculture peers at Rockville High School.
He is a four-time league champion, three-time Empire League champion, and one-time Crest View League champion. Vince was a CIF Southern Section Northern Division Champion 2025 at 144 pounds. He was also the CIF Southern Section Masters Champion 2025 at 144 pounds. Additionally, he was a three-time Masters participant, two-time state participant, and 2025 CIF State Wrestling Meet semi uh quarter quarterfinalist. All this while maintain a 3.57 GPA. [Applause] Vince has obtained an athletic scholarship to Vanguard University where he intends to continue wrestling. Congratulations, Vince. [Applause] 6.4 four, student representative to the board of trustees. On behalf of the board of trustees, we would like to thank Aaron Beck for her service as student representative to the board during the 2425 year. Congratulations, Aaron. [Applause] Um, good evening everybody. I am very grateful for the opportunity to have served the district and the student voice looking over every change brought to each school.
And item one is superintendent evaluation two pupil personnel expulsion cases exp 232425 STIP 72425 and STIP 82425. Item three, conference in litigation. Government code section 549 56.9 subsection A current litigation cases CIVDS201183 CIV SB 2111303 220 0303 231473 23 2412359 2 41 26 CIVVS2400283 correction 289 and 2500223 Government Code section 549 54.5 subsection C 54956.9 subsection D2 and E1 anticipated litigation case One case 20242501 government code section 54954 5 subsection D 54956.95 anticipated litigation two cases claimment Asperero Maria Calderia and application for permission to file late claim for damages on claimment Elia Sarah Sesi. Item four, public employee discipline dismissal release reassignment transfer leave titled certificated and classified employees. Item five, public employee appointment resumation retirement reduction titled certificated classified employees. Item six, conference with labor negotiator agency negotiator Jeremiah Harrison. B, employee organization Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association. Item seven, conference with labor negotiator.
addressing item 4.1 financial report. ASDB board members and administration, I am one of the teachers leaving ASDB this year. I felt it was important to speak directly to the board to tell you why. Not just on my behalf, but on the voice of many educators who are feeling similarly. Harvard Business Business School published research identifying four main reasons why employees leave their jobs. One, lack of meaningful work. Two, insufficient support from leadership. three, limited opportunities for growth, and four, inadequate compensation. When there is an imbalance in these areas, even highly committed employees begin to leave. For me, the first factor, meaningful work, has never been in question. I have loved this job deeply and have always found joy and purpose in serving this community. However, the second factor, support from leadership, has been an ongoing concern. Educators have repeatedly asked for more transparent communication and support.
You get to be you. I get to be me. [Music] of [Music] you. If I were fish, if I were a [Music] fish. If I were a fish. [Music] If I were fish, [Music] [Applause] amazing job. Let's give them one more round of applause. like also like to take this time to thank Mrs. Hatch who's also going to be starting a new chapter. She's having her her first baby. So, congratulations, Mrs. Hatch. You are going to be missing Mrs. Hat and we thank you for all your service and all you've done as well. And we look forward to having you back next year. She's going to continue hopefully to be doing the drama club with our students again. So, thank you. Congratulations. [Applause] [Music] heart forever. All the rainbow [Music] We go on [Music] and over the [Music] rainbow to a Dreams do come [Music] true where the clouds are far behind.
We certainly want to say thank you and congratulations. [Applause] We're going to slide this and then we're going to look at Ally and she'll tell us if I gave you the wrong directions. [Applause] Next, we get to recognize and celebrate our teacher of the year, Mrs. Val Ramirez. [Applause] Feel like you totally did not bring it up with you. I Oh, I did not. I forgot. Val is a huge ASU fan. I saw on behalf of our retirey friend. Val is not an ASU fan, but we will still recognize her [Laughter] tonight. Val Ramirez is the Morirana Unified School District teacher of the year. Val has dedicated 11 years to the district and she is an inspiring and committed teacher whose energy and enthusiasm make her a joy to work with. As a result, she is that teacher who is sil highly sought after by students, families, and the staff.
Kenneth W. Stump Memorial Scholarship $1,500. Micah James Lewis and Clark Community College full scholarship $4,600 a year. Cameron Janick, George Orgaggel Scholarship, $750. Reese Gerard, Belmont University, Annual Academic Merit Scholarship, $19,000 for four years. Grace Klein, University of Kansas KU Excellence Scholarship, $16,000 a year. Riley Matthews Crawford Bryant Scholarship, $1,000. Mia McCanni Crown Scholarship, $2,500. Micah Minhardt, Columbia Aggracience Association Scholarship, $1,000. Sadie Mets Crown Scholarship, $1,000. Marley Poulture St. Louis University Scholarship $250. Noah Proctor, SIUE Cougar Pride Schol Scholarship, $4,000 renewable for four years. Joanna Ramy Webster University academic scholarship, $13,000 renewable for four years. Bellow Randazo Sioue Cougar Pride Scholarship $4,000 renewable for four years. Harley Rainbolt Blackburn College Golden Apple Scholarship $23,000 and the Blackorn Blackburn College Scholarship $10,000. Nathan Ry Missouri S&T Groundbreaker Scholarship $20,000 and the Columbia PTA scholarship $500. Emily Rose, SIO Cougar Pride Scholarship, $4,000, renewable for four years, and a women's club scholarship, $1,500.
Final announcement. There are two vacancies on the finance committee. One is an immediate opening for a term that runs through June 30th of next year and one for a full three-year term beginning July 1st. If you are interested in serving, please complete a talent bank form at the town's website. I aim to fill the immediate vacancy as soon as possible. So, please get your talent banks in talent bank forms in. Modiator's motion. The moderator's motion are listed in your handbook on page four. They are the same standard motions that we approve each town meeting. So, I'll ask to address them as a group. Do I have a motion to approve the monitors? Motions 1, two, three, and four as printed in the handbook. Is there a second? All in favor, please raise your cards. Thank you. And opposed. That passes not unanimously. On to our business for the night.
I'm all set. Thank you. All right. Thank you. All right. So, first on our agenda tonight um is 240 to 260 Pleasant Street. This is the soccer fields at the Metro West facilities um in Connect Church. Um this as we um received the continuence letter um they have asked for a continuance to May 22nd. Is that right, Alvaro? Yes, that's correct. So, um, and I think in that time obviously, um, that will be shortly after the election and I assume the project will be, um, republicized, uh, because we will have different members on the board. Um, and in order for them to be voting members, we would need to to revertise it. Is that is that right, Al? Yes, I can double check if we need to readvertise it. um just to make sure what will be the the followup on that. I can check with Lisa to see what will be.
Angelia Trulio there to knock the ball away. Angelia Trulio almost. There's Addie Jordan comes up with it. She gets hit and Addy Jordan will maintain possession. Quickly firing the ball up to Calibris just short. That ball scoots out of bounds. Aan ball. Time stoppage due to the ball rolling all the way to the corner. Awan will bring the ball in with Rock with the ball. She fires ball up the field over to Javanni. She gets the ball up to I know I can't see over there. Great work. Rock with the ball. With the ball is Awam looking to set up their first offensive attempt. Ball bounces around and saved by the Aawan player Kendall Reed there. Bod's bouncing around. Mcknne now in there. Ball scoops out. Grace Howard ends up with the ball. Grace Howard gets base. Ball on the ground. M Whit ends up with the ball.