The program really pushes uh us ads to be the best version of ourselves and do the best we can in our courses. And I am very grateful for my four years at the program. And I'm very grateful for all of you and for Bolton for giving me the opportunity to go to Rockville and experience the experiences I've had in shape me into a well-rounded adult. So, thank you. Thank you. All right, our next award or our first award is actually the DAR, the Daughters of the American Revolution Youth Leadership Medal. And this may be awarded to a boy or girl in grades 5 to 11 who in the judgment of the school or student body best exemplifies the qualities of honor, service, courage, leadership, and patriotism. So the award is going to Lena Lane. Lena here. Want to stand up? You don't have to. We would love to see you.
Um, I'm planning to go to UCSD pursuing psychology. And my name is Aaron Beck, your student representative to the board of [Applause] trustees. 6.5, excuse me, 24 25 AUD student ambassadors. The board of trustees honors the district student ambassadors for their service and important contribution to the district during the 2425 year. I'm glad to see they're following directions without me saying a word. Great. The ambassadors serve as official spokespersons for all district students at special ceremonies, events, and functions. The student leaders are also deeply embedded in the district's governance structure and actively provide the student voice wherever possible. So, so students are going to when I call their name, they're going to come up to the podium and state which college they will be attending and then come over here and we'll give you some certificates. So, first we have Maya Isabella Gelverson from Anaheim High [Applause] School.
A a agent negotiator Christristen Dupri. B employee organization California school employees association. Item eight conference with labor negotiator agency negotiator Trenne Nelson. B employee organization unrepresented. Nine conference with real property negotiator government code 54956.8 negotiation parties Matthew Sherinberg Appella Unified School. 10. Security Matters Government Code section 54957 consultation with Alpha Valley Unified School District Chief of Police. And with that, uh, we'll need a motion to adjourn to close session. So move second. And a second from Amanda Buchanan. All in favor? I.
We've requested town halls, clearer policies, and a seat at the table to represent teachers when decisions are being made. These requests have gone unanswered. While the board discusses declining enrollment, it has not yet asked teachers for our insights. That's a missed opportunity. We are the ones with boots on the ground. We know the students, families, and needs of our schools and community. I'll tell you, it's not just birth rates. The final two factors, growth and compensation, go hand in hand for me. I began my ASDB journey as a deafb blind intervenor and quickly fell in love with the community. Over the past seven years, I've worked hard to grow professionally. I saw a critical gap in services for students with dual sensory loss and pursued a second master's degree to become a certified teacher of the visually impaired. I am now dual surf certified to serve students who both have both hearing and vision loss.
[Music] that travels out like lemon drops. I above the chimney tops as well. Over the [Music] rainbow and die. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] [Applause] Thank you. [Music] down the season, but you know me, but I just cannot [Music] Chicken. [Music] chasing [Music] [Applause] [Music] down and around the [Music] shake hand. [Music] You [Music] can't dance. [Music] You [Music] can't dance with me. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Up next, we have our fifth grade orchestra joining us. These students have just started playing their instrument this year. And I calculated it the other day. I was thinking about how often do I really see my fifth grade students? And I probably see them roughly 30 hours the entire school year. So, the things that these kids are able to accomplish in just those 30 hours throughout the entire school year is quite remarkable. These students have been amazing to work with and um I hope you enjoy their song called Be Spring Rock.
Val dedicates an extraordinary amount of time and energy to benefit the students, staff, and families at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary. Each year, she welcomes many students with special needs into her classroom and strives to ensure that all of her students are learning to their maximum potential. Her impact extends far beyond her classroom. She generously gives her time each day to assist with grade level interventions that support student achievement across the entire grade level. Val goes above and beyond to support younger students on campus who face challenges in making positive behavioral choices. She opens her classroom as a safe, structured, and supportive environment, allowing students to recognize their worth, find their voice, and believe in their potential. Val takes immense pride in the relationships she builds with all of her students, colleagues, and families. While we cannot fully capture all that she does at Rattlesnake Ridge Elementary, it is evident that she is truly a selfless leader.
Ellie Shrub, S St. Louis University Scholarship, $37,000, renewable for five years. Jaden Smith, Missouri S&T Border County Scholarship, $18,000 a year. Trailblazer scholarship, $2,000 a year. Bin Snyder SIO Cougar Pride Scholarship, $4,000 renewable for four years. Isabella Snyder, Columbia Aggraise Association Scholarship, $1,200. George Oberenegel Scholarship 7 $1,750. Kenneth W. Stump Memorial Scholarship $1,000. Eller Tutran Mville University Saint Scholarship $14,000 renewable for four years. L Van Bruigan SIOE athletic scholarship for softball $12,500 a year and the Crown Scholarship $2,500. Hayes Van Bruigan and Crawford Bryant scholarship $2,500 and DARE recipient not DARE DS American Revolution sorry Reese Wolfful Eastern Illinois University athletic scholarship $12,000 a year instate tuition qualifier $4,000 renewable for four years Emily Zola University of Missouri Mark Twain level one scholarship $21,000 500 renewable for four years. All right, these will be new ones. I'll begin recognizing recipients of some new scholarships beginning with the Columbia Education Association presented by Mr.
Article one here town reports. We have three reports tonight. First is a report from the comprehensive plan committee. And please feel free to turn the microphone around so you don't feel like you're facing it. If you want to take it down, that's fine, too. Take it down and turn around. You said you just pull it up. Pull it forward. Is I see. And then turn around. You Yeah, just whatever you're more comfortable doing. Okay. Thank you all. Um I'm Rajesri Kosh and I've lived in Ashlin since 2006 and I've served on several committees and community groups. Currently, I'm one of the two co-chairs of the comprehensive plan steering committee. The other is Stacy Grant. She's right here and she'll talk about it in a little bit. This committee comprises 29 representatives from town committees, two members from the select board, two members from the planning board, and representatives from six precincts.
Yeah. And we we'll we can coordinate that with them because we until we're actually going to discuss the project. It'd be better not to revertise it probably until we're ready to um until they're ready to start again, you know, the discussion. So, okay, we'll be coordinating with that with them.
Oh, she's cooking. She's got some room. She's got nowhere one to go. She turns around a little bit of a body follow and Mac Whitler should be getting herself an eight meter. We've got number Bernard Captain Bernard with the fall and Mac Whiter looking to take a shot at the 8 meter. M Whit, what a save by the keeper as ball gets knocked out of bounds. Angel Trul quickly gets the ball up, gets ball in. Nice little pass to Calibies. Calibies gets says I got hit in the face and she will get herself an eight meter attempt. The always shifty calib looking to get her second goal of the night. She comes in. Another good save by the Awam keeper. Good hustle by Caliber. She ends up with the ball. Gets the ball over to Kasich. Kasich in there. The ball's on the ground. Rosario ends up with the ball again.
Lena is a phenomenal student in and out of the classroom. When it comes to the qualities and traits of a terrific student, Lena goes above and beyond. In terms of historical interest, Lena is very interested in US history and loves discussing, learning, and engaging with the content in your classes. During class discussions, Lena leads by example and brings forth new ideas and questions that expand the discussion and concepts that are being presented. Lena also recently attended the middle school trip to Washington DC. Was fun, wasn't it? We had a great time. There she was attentive and engaged in multiple aspects of American history, including the visit to the Capitol building and the National Museums of American History and African-American History and Culture. She participated fully in interactive exhibits, including those related to sitins and protests during the civil rights movement. She's an ideal candidate for this medal with a quiet, confident, consistent attention to learning.
Thank you. Good evening everyone. It is an honor to be before you today. This year, I have enacted a schoolwide social contract focusing on improving the student safety at Anaheim High School. I will be pursuing my education at UC Berkeley where I will be studying abroad in London and majoring in political science. My name is Maya Galvazan and I'm the student ambassador of Anaheim High School.
Any opposed? Hearing none. That'll be the order. We'll be uh back at 700 p.m. uh sharp. Thank you. ready. All right. Well, you guys are you guys are quick uh here in the gavl. Everybody's being quiet. So, we got a lot to uh do tonight. So, we're going to my my phone my Yeah, it's not working. Test test test. Testing. Try your mic. No. Test test. Oh, Maria's work. And you want to Here, I'm going to give you the agenda. Test test. Okay. Well, I'm going to talk real loud. Can we get this started? So, we'll call a meeting to order. We're going to do roll call. Uh, Amanda Buchanan here. Maria Okara here. Renee Longshore here. Anita Tucker here. And I'm here as well. So, if everybody could please join me in the pledge to our flag right here on the right. Thank you.
students who often fall through the cracks due to the lack of overlapping expertise. Despite this, I was informed that due to budget constraints, I would not receive any salary increase for this upcoming year. I took on this additional training to do to serve our students better, and now I am left with student loan debt and no additional compensation to repay it. About a month ago, the staff received an email discussing recruitment efforts. If there's one message I hope you walk away with tonight, it is this. The issue is not recruitment. It is retention. When you retain experienced, passionate educators, students will follow. They will come. They are willing to come where the good education and educators are. But when you lose those educators, again, students will follow. Thank you for your time. Thank you. Next, we have Elizabeth Smith. Hello, my name is Elizabeth Smith.
Let's go. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Let's give it up one more time for these fifth grade orchestra students. So, every fifth grade ensemble that you've seen so far, roughly about 30 hours throughout the year, just really impressed with them and the work ethic that they put in for that. This next group joining us is actually taught by Mr. Fox and it is our beginning orchestra. Let's give them a warm welcome as they join us on stage. [Applause] [Music] Good evening. I'm Mr. Fox. I normally teach history here at Continental, but throughout my career, I have actually been an orchestra teacher. So, this is my fun little side thing that I'm doing this year, but I used to teach exclusively at orchestra. Um, never have I been more proud of a groove than I have with this group. During this year, they have learned how to use and hold their instruments, how to read music, and more importantly, how to work together as a group.
Whenever there is a need, she is the first to raise her hand to help. She is genuinely dedicated to the students, staff, families, and community of Rattlesnake Ridge and Morirana. And we thank Val for her commitment to the district and to her students. [Applause] Thank you so much. [Applause] administrator of the year, Mr. Dan [Applause] Canou. As Dan makes his way down here, Dan, our chief financial officer, began his career with the district in 1992. He has served the district for 33 years and is now looking forward to his upcoming retirement. Dan exemplifies outstanding leadership, embodying integrity, dedication, and innovation that inspires his colleagues and significantly enhances the district's performance. From the beginning of his tenure, Dan has brought a calm and consistent approach to financial management that inspires confidence. His careful oversight of the district's resources has not only ensured fiscal stability, but has also facilitated strategic investments in programs and initiatives that benefit our students and families.
Sandstrom. When your name is announced, please come forward. Remember, when we're done, when you're done getting your certificate, please go see Miss Packard in the gym. The Columbia Education Association is awarding two $500 scholarships to Columbia High School seniors who will be furthering their education in the fall with the intent to major in education or at a trade school. These scholarships are being awarded to Harley Rainbolt and Anthony Ko. throughout this. Also, we have a couple gift cards and one other gift. I'll break in the break in right now with one of these. Joe Mala, you can go and take it back. The Columbia Kuana Scholarship, Miss Meyers will be presenting. This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Columbia Kowanas to a deserving senior at Columbia High School. Congratulations to this year's recipient. And I think you just went in the other room. Anthony Ko.
I represent precinct 5. Together, we form the comprehensive plan steering committee. We meet every third Thursday of a month. Um, the meetings are hybrid and it's open to the public. Our agenda minutes are all available on the town website. Our role as co-chairs has been to enhance the committee's effectiveness through developing agenda, coordinate between members and meetings between town officials and consultants, moderate discussions, and encourage followthrough of action items. An unsaid part of our role is also to ensure that everyone on the committee is heard and seen. The comprehensive plan was named envision Ashland by residents of Ashland and it is a forward-facing plan and will provide a roadmap for the future growth, preservation and change. Our consultants are our technical professionals. They are our partners in the plan. Jame go provide us with directions for broad and intentional outreach. They designed what's called the POP.
So, but does anyone have any questions about that project or that status before we discontinue it to May 22nd? Um, I do because I think under the republicizing, so when we first saw the project, we're hearing it's going to be substantially different like the biggest thing the field is not the field that in the application. So, I feel like that um a should be part of the readvertisement, but I'm a little concerned that a a giant change like that gets lost because it's not on the application. And I I mean I not saying that insulting, but we right now don't have a town planner and we're soon to not have an assistant town planner. Um which are some of the gatekeepers about that as well and a new board. So, I'd like to kind of solidify that a little bit how that's going to work.
That girl's got some speed, but every time she gets it, she's sworn by the defenders. Good. Row kicks the ball over to Spalding. Spalding over to Javanni. Good roll. Spalding back to Javanni as she's pressed. Ball gets knocked around. Addy Jordan stays on it as Rosario turns around gets a little too much body from one of the Smetal players and she'll be getting herself an 8 meter attempt. Ario on the eight meter. Jenna Holly looking for the stop. What a save by Jenna Holly with quick stick work. Looked like she got that one off the knuckles. Ball bounced out and Awan ends up with possession. Good work by Kylie Marino to come out. Kylie Marino a freshman showing a senior from Aawam. That's what I like to see. Nice little hard work pushing pushing Goodro back almost to the 30 yardd line on that Zagwam behind the cage.