And this was just something that our new director of assessor noticed that we hadn't adopted and he was um presented it to us and we thought it was important to kind of you know do some housekeeping and other cities and towns have adopted it. So we think it's a definitely something that we do want to adopt. Thank you very much. To all discussion, I'll entertain a motion that the town accepts the provisions of section 40, chapter 653 of the acts of 1989 in order to allow the town to tax in the current fiscal year all new construction built between January 1 and June 30th of that year. Do I have a motion? Discussion seeing none, we'll move to an immediate vote. This requires simple majority. All those in favor of article 11, please raise your cards. Thank you. And opposed. That passes unanimously. Article 12.
Oh, you know I have when when you're listing on here um on the agenda and again I'm I printed this out early so maybe it was you have next meeting May 22nd and then June 22nd. Don't we have one other in there? Yeah, I think that would have to be June 12th. Sorry for that. Yeah. Um, and then it wouldn't be June 22nd, would it? No, the next it will be June 12th and the next one will be 12th and 26. Okay. Okay. All right then. Uh so last thing we have is meeting minutes as we were discussing earlier. We have April 10th. Um I did read through those. I um while we were waiting to start, so I did not have any corrections to April 10th. Everybody good? Should I make a motion? Go for it. Make a motion we accept the minutes from April 10th meeting as presented.
So with the predicted bad weather the next few days, Mr. Humon uh and coach uh Richard um scrambled yesterday to completely rearrange and create a double header that started at 3:00 today. And Mr. Human did venture out in the school pickup truck and picked up I don't know was it 50 or 60 bags of game saver which is the cute name for speedy drive um to actually get the field even playable. So um my guess is um two of our uh students that we're going to recognize tonight on the baseball team probably figured by the time they were done that we weren't going to wait which of course we did. Um so that's where they are and then um our third representative was also in tennis. On top of all that, uh, there we're in AP land and we're talking about some of our top performers.
And I think you you should look at that again. The results of me going to these events and communicating to the community, it's resonating. You need to market your product. You need to think a little bit different of the good stuff you're doing because only the bad stuff is out there. On my radio show, TV show, I talk about it. My TV show goes global international and I talk about the good and the bad. Lastly is the uh the video. I think you should make a video and post it everywhere. I also think that the communication works like this. The people from Orange came to our meeting, our alumni meeting, and asked us to bring alumni to the Orange thing. We brought them. They came, including a student from 1959. They couldn't believe that. And it was funny because when I got there, it looked like they were looking for gophers.
Item B3, conference on litigation, government code section 54954.5D and 54956.95 M. Candelaria iso versus AVUSD. On a motion by Anita Tucker, seconded by Maria Akara, the board voted unanimously to deny the amended claim of Maria Kendallia Esporto. Item B3, conference on litigation, government code 549-54.5D and 54956.95 S. Sharice Ayala versus ABUSD. On a motion by Anita Tucker, seconded by Amanda Buchanan, the board voted unanimously to deny the application for permission to file a late claim for damages of Sarah Shereice Ayala. Do we go through all of the B's right now? Just the just the ones that um were reportable there that we voted on back. Okay. Then B6, conference with labor negotiator. On a motion by Renee Longshore, seconded by Amanda Buchanan, the board of trustees approve the following. Um option one approve or here the approve the memorandum of understanding with the Apple Valley Unified Teachers Association AVUDA dated May 8th 2025 regarding clarification and correction of step advancement and item B7 conference with labor negotiator on a motion by Maria Parara and seconded by Anita Tucker.
Authorize a water treatment capital project sponsored by the town manager, finance director, and director of public works. See, the town will vote to appropriate, transfer, or otherwise provide an additional $2 million to the previously approved $4 million authorized in article 11 of the 2024 annual town meeting for the engineering design construction and all costs incidental and related there too in order to replace the existing 20 plus year old ozone system at the water treatment plant located at 229 House Street and to determine if this amount shall be paid for by borrowing and if so, authorize the town treasurer with the approval of the select board to borrow set amount under and personal to general laws chapter 44 section 71 or other enabling authority and to issue bonds or notes of the town there therefore or to take any action relative there too. The finance committee recommends the town so vote Mr.
I'll second it. And a roll call. Anna Tesmania I and Trisha Kendall. So those are done. And then Elvrel had sent out April 24th. Um let's see what happened at that meeting. That was when 501 first came before us. [Music] Um, what else is on there? uh meeting. Oh, that was when is that when I think that was when we had the uh forum for the um forum for the various uh zoning bylaws. Yeah, I'm also that. Yeah, I think I'm good, too. Um, do we have to care about So, it's kind of one of these things. We, it was said at the meeting that we were comprehensive plan was going to have three meetings in May and that was true at the time. I think that might not be true now. So, is there any need to say edit there's been an update or just leave it because at the time it was correct?
They're trying to balance regular school day, family life, athletics, and prepping for AP. So, before I give my my end of the year notes, maybe you want to speak to our three uh recipients and share that information. You okay with that? Yeah, sure. All right. Well, we were also going to recognize Andrew for being our senior representative for the last two years. So that is a little gift for him and we would just like to say thank you for your service to the board for the last two years. We wish you the very best. Moving on to our next announcements. It gives me great pleasure to announce Andrew Goodness and Anisha Ray as this year's co- validictorians for the class of 2025. We'll talk about Andrew first. Andrew has shown strong commitment and effort throughout his high school career and has consistently demonstrated academic excellence, earning top honors across rigorous coursework.
You ever do that? You dig up the ground there. They couldn't find they couldn't find the thing. And there was piles of dirt everywhere. And I went up to them as I was leaving. I said, "Look, I came here 1962 and they buried it next to the flag pole and they were all over the place and I left because it was raining. I think they found one, but not two." Lastly, I'd like to say this, the bell game. The bell game, the battle game is not going to go away. I talked to the principal from West uh Anaheim twice, including tonight, and we're suggesting this until they build up and catch up with us, is we do the girls flag football for the bell game. And I think if you push this, it'll happen because there's people that don't want to do that because they're silly.
The board of trustees approved the following. Approve the me memorandum of agreement with the California School Employees Association CEA Chapter 828 dated May 2nd, 2025 regarding article 11 compensation. That's it. Okay. Thank you. Item eight, adoption of the agenda. The board may approve the agenda as is or add and pull items from the consent calendar and or action. So we need a motion to approve adoption of the agenda and I'll second it. Okay. Second Ukanon. All in favor? I.
Herbert. Thanks Mr. moderator. Um I don't think this is one of those what did you call it Aaron? A a no daddy moment. No daddy. Okay. Um Jim I think that makes us the no daddy twins. So um but no this is uh it's it pretty much speaks for itself but um as the article mentions in article 11 of 2024 we had gone to town meeting um asked for an appropriation of $4 million to replace a critical component in our water treatment system which is now about 25 years old. Um and that's the ozone filter. Uh that is something that is uh important for safety reasons but then also uh for more aesthetic type reasons as well. Some of you may experience uh like a strong odor of chlorine or manganese um you know a color coloration from manganesees which uh is totally harmless um on a biochemical basis but again from an aesthetic standpoint it's not the greatest thing.
I just don't want people to be confused because I'm not sure we're having three now in May. Um, I remember in the past nine and then it's like the first bullet point and then the second sentence. I don't think the minutes could be changed because at the moment that's what it was stated that it can be mentioned in these meeting if we need to say like edit um meetings change comprehensive plan or ignore it. I'm fine either way. I just want to bring it up because I'm not sure we're having three in May. That was the intent at the time. Um, I know there was recently something that I had suggested changing, but at the time that's what was said or that's what we did and we just left it. Um, even though it it was, you know, meanted to be corrected. So, and I think we corrected on the next minutes.
He has been involved in multiple school activities that made a positive impact on those around him. Andrew's hard work and determination have helped him reach this important milestone, and we're proud of all he has achieved. This fall, he will be attending Quinnak University, and we look forward to seeing all the great things he will accomplish in the future. Congratulations Andrew to you and your family. Our next co-valiatoran is Anishka Ray. Anishka's intellect and leadership have left an enduring mark on our school community and she is a shining example of perseverance and curiosity. She has consistently excelled in highle classes throughout her high school career while balancing time for a variety of extracurricular activities. Beyond the classroom, her contributions to student life, whether through clubs, volunteer work, or mentoring peers have enriched our school and those around her. We are incredibly proud to celebrate her success and are excited to see her continue her academic journey this fall at the University of Connecticut.
I would love to see the bell game every year. La Palama or Andel Stadium under the lights like it's important for the girls and it is. Think about that. Thank you all very much. [Applause] Next, Mr. Dan Gleason. Hi. Hey, I just want to say thank you so much for allowing me an opportunity to speak to you tonight. Um, I am I'm Dan Gleason. I'm a program director at Waymakers. We're a nonprofit organization that's been working in Orange County since 1972. And the only reason I'm here tonight is to thank you for the strong partnership that Waymakers has had with the Anaheim Union High School District um over many many years. And I I'll tell you most recently during uh we were funded through the Orange County Healthcare Agency to implement drug and alcohol prevention uh to students. And this was about 2019 when COVID hit.
Any opposed? Hearing none. That will be the order. E. discussion information discuss board bylaws 9250 reimbursement and other benefits on that and that is Trey superintendent um this is just calendared annually to bring forward the board for a discussion um the only way to change the um s the payment to the board for their services is to take board action code um is what dictates the amount that board members can receive for their monthly um stipend. However, under the ED code, you can increase that by 5% annually if you choose to. And so, while there's no um decision to be made tonight, I do bring it to the board for direction to whether we're bringing it back for a future board meeting to increase that by 5%. I don't see any need to bring it forward myself. So, going to open up for discussion with the other board members.
Um so when we did receive that appropriation then we started the process of engineering or or a further stage of engineering um and we got a more detailed estimate. Uh that detailed estimate had increased significantly uh based largely in part on uh cost increases. Um so this is to make up the delta between uh what was originally appropriated and what we need to finish the project. Thank you very much. To allow discussion, I'll enter a motion. The town appropriates $2 million to pay cost of engineering, design, and construction related to the replacement of the existing 20 plus year old ozone system at the water treatment plant located at 229 House Street and for the payment of all other costs incidental and related there too, which amount shall be extended expended in addition to the $4 million previously approved by the town for this project under article 11, the 2024 annual Tom meeting.
Yeah. Because now he's studying these meetings. So, then these meetings will reflect that. Got it. Got it. Oh, that's true. Yeah. Okay. It's like a snowball. Yes. Well, for that then I believe we may not be um just with scheduling, but not a big deal. So, if everyone's good, I can make a motion. Yep, that sounds good. I make a motion that we approve the April 24th meeting minutes as presented. I'll second that. Good. Anna Tesmaniski, I Cather, and Trisha Kendall. So, all right. caught up on the meeting minutes as much as we have. Actually, we're very caught up because that's No. Yeah, that was last meeting. No. Good. Awesome. Um, okay. So, then we are at the end of our agenda. Kate is at the end of her term and she can actually enjoy her rest of her vacation without having this meeting hanging over her head.
Congratulations to Anishka and her family. And last, but certainly not least, is Joseph Godc who is our saludiatoran. Congratulations to Joseph. His exceptional achievements both academically and athletically have set him apart as a true leader among his peers. As a dedicated two sport athlete, he has demonstrated remarkable discipline and resilience, balancing a rigorous academic course load in a demanding athletic schedule. His commitment to excellence, whether in the classroom or on the field, reflects a high level of maturity and determination that is truly commendable. We celebrate his accomplishments with pride and look forward to the bright future that lies ahead. Joey will be attending the University of Connecticut in the fall. Congratulations to Joey and his family. Thank you. Um so we're quickly winding down the year. Um and as you heard from Grace, there's still a lot of stuff going on. Um, we're working to plan under honorment awards as well as the 2025 commencement program.
We found that a lot of the districts were moving inward and they were reluctant to work with outside organizations and we approached uh Dr. Cruz and other officials here in Anaheim and we were treated very warmly. We developed a partnership and we began implementing a drug and alcohol prevention program um in middle and high schools. Uh it was a multi-session evidence-based uh curriculum too good for drugs really really um highly evaluated and successful and also we were implementing uh parent workshops and youthled activities. Um so we've been doing that for five years here. Um we got refunded. We have two more years in our new grant with the opportunity for two extension years. Uh, and this year we've been working in Sycamore, Walker, and Ball Middle School. Um, because of this program, we had the opportunity to leverage that relationship and the work that we're doing in Anaheim to bring in other money into Anaheim.
Nope. And you guys looking at me? Okay. There is current legislation. There is current legislation that um dictates um quite a change to this. I will keep you posted as I find out more information. Um quite a change. So how much of a change is that? Thousands of dollars. Oh, based on enrollment, it would be a change to the ad code. And so, um it has been proposed and is sitting. So, okay, that brings us to item two. Discuss board bylaws 9400 board self-evaluation. Again, that would be superintendent Nelson. Yeah. Also, this is a annual thing that is identified in the board bylaws and in your um governance handbook and so I bring it forward for discussion as to whether or not you want to re move forward with that process or um what you would like to do. It indicates in the board bylaw that you will do it annually.