You notice it may be a little repetitive, but you know when you do it every day for how long we do it for? Like three months. Um it sticks in your brain. Um next for you, we have a ballot. Um I conned them into doing this. They did not want to do it because it was too slow, but I promise you it sounds great. It sounds beautiful. And I said, "We might even do it so nicely that we would make all the old people cry." So if you're feeling the spirit, go for it. If not, I understand completely. Believe me, I cried. I cried. [Music] Surely Christmas [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Thank you very much. [Applause] Our final song for you tonight is uh the dragon lord. Uh this one is a little scary there.
Thank you. And um members on Zoom might have missed me saying that we are being recorded by GCTV. And if you're also recording, please notify me. Okay. I don't see anyone on Zoom doing that either. We'll move to public comment. We'll start public comment with folks in the room. And if you are on Zoom and wish to be recognized, please raise your virtual hand or put a comment in the chat um so we can know to get you.
You have a quorum. Thank you. and um members on Zoom might have missed me saying that we are being recorded by GCTV and if you're also recording, please notify me. Okay, I don't see anyone on Zoom doing that either. We'll move to public comment. We'll start public comment with folks in the room. And if you are on Zoom and wish to be recognized, please raise your virtual hand or put a comment in the chat um so we can know to get in.
This is a way to show community that we appreciate that they show up every day for our kids. Um currently um we're still in the midst of searching out board members for the next um upcoming school year. We are last I checked as a couple hours ago. Um so if everybody's willing to step into that role send out email and it's on our website. Um we have just about every other position um currently engaged or interested. Um the other thing we have coming up this Friday which is conversation is our night feature. Quy night um closes doors down to the public in the future and toss students and families. Um the issue we're facing right now is the weather. Um I'm going to report every couple hours. So I know president in the future is um we are in communication about the events. Um we're going to have a call tomorrow about it.
So, um, Brian has taught in the same department that I did for many years. We weren't in the same schools together, but certainly when we we did get together departments, it was very clear he was a leader among leaders. Um, but more than anything, an inspiration to the other teachers around him, uh, and an important figure in many students lives. So, I will turn it over to Dr. Celita to further expand on why he's the teacher of the year. He is, as you said, the most collaborative person I met. He's extremely humble to this. He hates this. I mean, like legit, he really does put like school first. Um, it was an easy I mean, he had so many people voting for him. It was almost unanimous in the building. And it's really goes to like what I had mentioned at the at the ceremon's heart.
So, we have the Oakus Elementary School color guard presentation of the flags and they will be the uh pledge of allegiance. Yes. Thank you. Ladies and gentlemen, please rise to honor our nation and the presenting of our national colors. This color guard is represented by the California Cadet Corps 407th Battalion located at Hillurst Elementary School. The California Cadet Court was established in 1911 and has been preparing students for college and awards. OES implemented this after school program in 2018 and has had more than 100 students attend. The California Cadet Core program offers leadership training and character development to our fourth and fifth grade students. They learn and implement leadership skills and build high level character traits. Grizzly four. Gregory Cooper is today's color sergeant. Also in the color guard are Grizzlies Liam Andara, Natalie Andara, and Josiah Morris. The colors blue.
EDDD and Kevin Franklin, Assistant Superintendent of Business Services. D. Um, nothing there. Shall I read that as well? Yeah. D. Student discipline or other confidential student matters. Education code section 48912B and 686 and 20 USC section 1232G E conference with labor negotiators government code section 54957.6 Six agency designated negotiator Roxan Fuentes, EDDD and other members of the negotiating team. Employee organizations California school employee association California teachers association of Beressa and Teamsters Local 150. Management F. Public employee discipline dismissal release complaint government code section 54957. Are there any comments regarding close session items? None. If none, we will now adjourn to close session at 5:33 p.m. Thank you. Union School District will now reconvene to open session. Uh Trustee Oen, could you please lead us in the flag salute, please? Yes. Please stand and please the flag. Ready? Begin.
[Music] Good afternoon everyone. It is great to see you all here. Thank you for being here. You got some friends over there. Hi Um, welcome all of you to the May 14th regular meeting of the Chico Unified School District Board of Trustees. We are back from close session where we did take one action. Uh, the board voted 4 to zero with member Conkin absent to ratify a settlement agreement to resolve a special education dispute against the district. Pursuant to that agreement, the district authorized educational assessments and services for an eligible special education student and agreed to reimburse a portion of the parents attorney's fees. Under the express terms of the agreement, the board ratification of agreement does not constitute an admission of liability by the district. Having said all that, would you please rise and join me for the flag salute? Salute. Pledge.
Thank you to the parents, mentors, coaches, faith leaders, and friends who have helped our students arrive at this milestone and this special occasion. Thank you for your continued support as it led to the growth of their success in academics, the arts, in leadership, and athletics. Graduates, please give your families and supporters a round of applause to demonstrate your appreciation. Thank you staff. Thank you to the entire Discovery Canyon campus staff for your dedication to our students, your encouragement in the classroom to help them pursue learning, challenging them academically, lifting up their spirits and care through your care and relationships and helping them excel. If you have been a staff member at DCC or have been one of our students teachers through the years, please stand to be recognized for your ded your dedication. Graduates, give it up for those who help bring you here. Staff, please [Applause] rise.
Oh, say does that star spangled banner yet wave or the land of the free and the home of the brave. Thank you. You may be seated. Again, welcome to this Pine Creek High School commencement ceremony. My name is Karina Beerman and I have the honor of serving as principal of Pine Creek High School. Today, it is my great privilege to stand before you as we celebrate the accomplishments, resilience, and bright, bright futures of these remarkable young people. Please allow me to introduce a few individuals who are joining us on stage today to help honor the class of 2025. As I read your name, please stand to be recognized. Audience, please hold your applause until the end. On my left, your right, we have representatives from Academy District 20 leadership who work tirelessly to ensure our students receive an exceptional educational experience. Mrs. Jim Habberer, superintendent.
We are proud to of this record and of accomplishment and welcome these new members who bring new energy to support our continuing work as NHS members. Now, please welcome our principal, Miss Sable, who would like to offer a few congratulatory remarks to the new inductees. Thank you, Emily. Welcome parents and guardians. I promise I am uh not up here to bore you with my speech tonight. I'll wait for graduation to do that. Um, I just want to I felt strongly that the students here how incredibly proud I am as your new principal. This is a huge accomplishment. Um, you should be so incredibly proud of what you've accomplished to get to this point and I know that we are I can speak for the whole administrative team when I say it is an absolute honor to be at this ceremony tonight. I want to congratulate all of you, all of the new inductees and the current members.
Also, we will be moving the risers um and then this big sign and then so there's more space um to remember this special day. Um lastly, before you leave, please remember to sign out your child um using the Thank you for the beautiful [Music] memories. Teaching your children has been one of my greatest joys. Thank you everyone. Wishing you a joyful and happy Sunday. [Applause] [Music] It's gorgeous. [Music] Ask the family if you can receive your child as [Music] they [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] You're not [Music] Oh [Music] my god. [Music]
Um if nobody has any questions, I'll take a motion. Okay. I move to approve the minutes of the April 23rd meeting as presented. Second. That was Stephen that seconded. Did you hear that? It's on. Okay. All in favor? I I motion carries five to zero. Okay. So, it brings us to superintendent's report. Thank you, Madam President. It's that time of year. We have a lot of different things going on. So, we've tried to catch um as as much as we can. Um we have uh at CHS Isabella Sahadi um was a 2025 Combmes High School and Andrew Carnegie award winner, which is part of what FBA business management chapter honors their their top business person. Um and she received that award. Emma Brighton uh received the added Loveless Award. Honors the top performing students in software and application design uh recognizing academic excellence in this uh growing field.
Um similar to the FRPL weight, the DAA formula weights were supposed to be increased for inflation, which would be ongoing, but after the proposed budget, the legislature approved the budget with the DAA adjustment as a one-time add-on. That's about $240,000. The estimated carry forward was understated by about 2.5 million and the transfer from Mino to capital um saw a slight increase. Our actual interest earned was 88,000 above projections. Overall, our capital budget limit is increasing by 2.6 million. Uh our classroom site fund had minor changes in carry forward earned interest in our overall allocation with a budget limit decreasing slightly by about $59,000. summary just highlights th those three main funds. Overall, this budget is increasing by 3.8 million from adoption, mostly due to those uh increases in weighted counts.
It's funny how fast nine years or six years goes by. Um, so just a little background on on me. I have lived in Ashlin for about 19 years, uh, with my husband Dave, and we have one son who's going to be graduating from Ashlin High School in just a few short weeks, which is crazy. Um, I first started getting involved in Ashland about nine years ago, uh, as part of the Ashlin Redevelopment Authority. Um and then uh I became part of the um group that brought the Corner Spot um to Ashland and that was a fun fun project. Um and so and professionally like my day job my actual day job I am a national account manager for an asset management firm in Boston where I've been for about 20 years and uh I have about 25 years of experience in communication and marketing and sales.
and my favorite Makea-Wish peeps are here and it's just going to be a great meeting and we're wrapping up the year because we're starting to hear about the school improvement plans. So, it's all good tonight. So, let's start um asking if there's anybody from the public who's here to make public comment. I don't see any online. So, seeing none, we are going to go to the Mendes School student presentation. Welcome everybody. Just want to start by saying thank you to the families that brought the brought the children here tonight and thank you to school committee for having us. Um and also to recognize Jill Finger, one of our fourth grade teachers who's worked uh Can you hear me? Yes. who's worked um this year and last year to help implement this job program at Mendes School. So, I wanted to make sure she was here to see um and hear the kids talk about it.
You will they you will hear dragons. Um I'm hoping for an adult dragon and not a baby sleeping dragon, but we'll see what we get. It is a little intimidating in front of all these dragons in the audience. But um this is the dragon mark in our fight of peace [Music] pieces. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] Heat. Heat. Heat. [Music] Wow. Wow. [Applause] I love my fans. Come on. [Music] You're good. All right, folks. Thank you for your patience. This is our sixth grade jazz band. Um, we are today we are starting with a piece called Cool Bean. Uh, kind of has a Latin feel to it. And there is a small little saxophone solo duet in the the middle which will be rocked out by Charlie and Aiden in the front. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. [Music] Hallelujah.
And you have three minutes. Good evening everyone. I want to thank you for all your hard work. This is not easy and this is not an easy time of the year either when we all start talking about budget. Um oh sorry Pamela Goodwin 54 High Street. I live over at the Weldon. So, I was very excited to read um that Senator Cmerford has been fighting really hard for money for education purposes and transportation. I don't know if that's coming as fast as we need it. So I just want to state ASAP would be wonderful um because we are talking about um possibly cutting staff uh teachers uh TAs which are very necessary as my education background can substantiate and um maybe even programs. So, um I like many people in the city are heartbroken about that possibility and I know that you have been pulling your hair out, every one of you trying to figure out how this is all going to work.
You have three minutes. Good evening everyone. I want to thank you for all your hard work. This is not easy and this is not an easy time of the year either when we all start talking about budget. Um oh sorry Pamela Goodwin 54 High Street. I live over at the Weldon. So, I was very excited to read um that Senator Cmerford has been fighting really hard for money for education purposes and transportation. I don't know if that's coming as fast as we need it. So I just want to state ASAP would be wonderful um because we are talking about um possibly cutting staff uh teachers uh TAS which are very necessary as my education background can substantiate and um maybe even programs. So, um I like many people in the city are heartbroken about that possibility and I know that you have been pulling your hair out, every one of you trying to figure out how this is all going to work.
We'll probably have a call on Friday. can operate the rides in rain. They cannot obviously operate it in better length. So, um based on what I'm seeing, it looks like probably be able to have it. But again, um we're we're still about that. Um if we do cancel the event and you did purchase a ticket, will honor that ticket throughout the 2021 season, so we will not lose out on any money. Um if somebody chooses not to go, We do hold the event unfortunately to work with that ticket and we cannot refund. Um like I said do not hear from me regarding the status of the events. I will only communicate if we cancel um sorry our next PTO meeting is last public meeting for the school year will be next Wednesday. It'll be here. um they want to discuss or get those board members up and running and then um the two boards will meet in June to do the other big thing we have coming up a week from this Friday is our spring clean sales are up for that.