Um and and with the most positive smile and and warm attitude. Um you're a joy to everybody at AIS. I'm sure um Kelly has a few words for as well. She's um you know very with all of the the knowledge base of all of our fair educators across the district. And um when your name came in and floed up to central office, I have to tell you it was it was one of the fastest decisions we've ever made in central office. So Tracy, congratulations. Um I would echo Cara's sentence. Um you are a phenomenal asset to our students and families here in district. Uh Tracy is uh very similar to Brian, very humble. She's a quiet but powerful leader. She has taken on some of our most challenging and difficult students and does it with ease and grace and has nothing but positive things to say about them.
Any discussion? I don't have anything. Did you have something, Steve? Um, yeah. I would just like to congratulate the uh you know the people on their transfers are leveling up and the motor division. Congratulations on that for the awards that was and that was on number C. And um also I want to uh thank all the people uh Mason Williams, the EECU, Julie Greenwood, and Dick Chansy for all contributing to our uh dinner. Is this Are you on the right agenda item? We're on item five. It's okay. That was the one before. Yes. He may not have heard that we quote moved on. I have a real trouble hearing you actually. I think um and I'm I don't have a hard I don't have a hard time hearing, but you're very soft and he can't hear you very well. Maybe switch try the other mic maybe or bring it just really close to your mouth.
It is Percal Ceso. Uh, Priscil Szo, parent of a um, Lane View student. Good evening, superintendent and board members. Again, my name is Pival Serzo and I'm speaking today for my daughter Sloan and on behalf of her classmates who are in Lane View's SDC program. As we transition to Northwood, we are asking once again for the planning team and the board member to board members to make informed, responsible, and legally compliant decisions regarding the classroom placements for our students. Let me be clear. The current proposal to place our kindergarten and first grade special needs students, many of whom who have individualized educational plans that include toilet training, in classrooms without a bathroom inside is unacceptable. Expecting these childrens to exit the classroom and walk to an outside bathroom is not only developmentally inappropriate, but it undermines the academic, sensory, and behavioral support that their IEPs are designed to provide.
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When I call your name, please stand to be and remain standing to be recognized for your academic outstanding academic performance. I will recognize the class of 2025 academic top 11 students in alphabetical order. Miss Selena Amin, Colorado University Boulder, Addison Holy, University of Kansas. Rachel Jesuits CU Boulder, Aella Kaine, CSU Fort Collins, Bin Mros, United States Air Force Academy, Anushia Meta, Colorado University, Boulder. Lauren Scock, University of California, Santa Barbara. William Thurman, Stanford University. Emily Wacker, the Ballet Theater of Maryland. Aiden Weaver, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs, and Nathan Wilson, School of Minds. Congratulations. Job well done. One of the great things about Discovery Canyon Campus, and you may be seated. Sorry. One of the great things about Discovery Canyon Campus is that it's a preK through 12 program that we offer. And the opportunities for families to have their children complete their entire school experience at DCC.
Beyond student council, she has been involved in a wide range of clubs including health occupation students of America, National Honor Society, Creek Connector, and speech and debate that have fueled her curiosity and helped her build diverse connections at Pine Creek. This year during HOSA state leadership conference, Valerie was the 2025 Colorado HOSA state champion, supporting her dreams of one day serving in the medical field. Besides club, this year she says she got to live the high school dream as she was crowned homecoming and prom queen. Uh making school dances some of the most treasured memories. Valerie wants to give a huge thank you to Miss Saunders, Dr. Keith, and Mr. Gracia for being incredible mentors during her high school years. Next year, Valerie will be attending Barrett, the honors college at Arizona State University, majoring in biomedical sciences on a premed route. Additionally, Valerie was awarded the Next Generation Service Corpse Public Service Academy scholarship at ASU and will provide early internship opportunities and a curriculum focused on public service.
and we know our inductees will continue where we left off in being examples of good character in New Township. Thank you. Hi My name is Sydney Gal and I'm speaking on leadership. Leadership should exert a wholesome influence on the school and taking initiative in the classroom and in school activities. Setting the example in your words and deeds to motivate others to follow. It is about engaging people while guiding their direction to a common goal. A leader has self-confidence and will go forward when others hesitate. No matter what power and resources may exist in a school, community or nation, they are ineffectual without a guidance of a wise leader. NHS members are leaders in and out of the classroom. The current chapter members of NHS have contributed to the betterment of EHS in the UN community as a whole through leadership. From creating empower Her which added positive messages and hygiene products in the student bathrooms to organizing a code drive for those in need and to cleaning up our community in their free time.
Ellsworth Eagles um wrapping up their year with our May focus was on respect shining through schoolwide and students having enjoyed enriching experiences including on-site field trips with Challenge Island for the first, third, and soon fourth graders. They're looking forward to the multial uh cult multicultural fair on uh May 15th. Uh and they have upcoming end of the year awards uh ceremonies. Uh the middle school also's got things going on. Uh May 1st was the CMS dance class wowed a soldout crowd performing alongside the high school boys soccer team is headed to finals after an outstanding season and a spring performance of high school musical lit up the stage with energy and talent. Terms of battle of the books which is what we do um across the district and then we compete against neighboring districts. Uh CTA students Damian Cabanas Diaz, Avery Garcia Torres, and Liam Perry won second place, two points from first in the district battle of the bands um between us and and Combmes, excuse me, in the Queen Creek school district.
In the first year of competition for Maricopa High School, he placed 37th out of more than 1700 high school students across the country. He also ranked 230th overall out of more than 8,500 participants, including college students and professionals. Robert went a step further by earning two industry recognized certifications, security plus and CISA plus, which are key milestones on the path to a career in cyber security. Together, the 24 Pinch team finished among the top 60 high school teams in the nation and ranked in the top 400 overall, earning challenge coins and capping off an exceptional season. At Santa Rosa Elementary, students led a vibrant Cinco de Mayo celebration that honored the rich diversity of Spanishspeaking cultures. Each grade level contributed through traditional dance and dual language presentations, sharing the histories and customs tied to this day of remembrance and pride. From the sound of of folklorico steps to reflections delivered in both Spanish and English, the program highlighted student growth, cultural understanding, and a strong sense of community.
Um, last week we had a town meeting and it was very apparent that Ashland is going to be in some financial uh, difficulties in the upcoming future unless we make some tough decisions. My background is that I've been in finance and sales for over 20 years. Most recently, I worked for the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston as a bank auditor, and I can really take a look at what we're actually doing from a financial perspective as well as um infusing from a social perspective what we're doing. Um, a little bit also about me is that I'm, you know, college basketball player. I played sports. I still very active in the community. I volunteer at the YMCA. And I would say my platform is more going to be built around affordability, but also education and transportation and the things that are important to day-to-day to residents of Ashlin.
But, um, the third graders are doing like the courtyard stuff and the fifth graders are doing the morning news. So, you actually answered just a question I was going to ask uh, Miss Loretta, whether it's just fourth grade, fourth graders doing it or do the other grades have jobs as well? The third grade's going to get hired next year to do the gardening and the fifth grade does the morning news and I believe they have one other job that will come to me in a minute, but trying to employ everybody. Um, and the thing we didn't talk about in the application is that we do talk about how serious it is to turn in a really professional application. So, it's a nice authentic place for writing to happen and the teachers all instruct about that. It's good to start learning early with that because you all will be applying for jobs someday in the real world.
[Music] You be lurking in the dark. All right, folks. This is the seventh and eighth grade jazz band. Um, our first piece for you tonight is Sing Sing Sing. It's a classic by Louis Prima. Um, those you may I think you all know Louis Prima whether you know it or not. Uh, he's he wrote Be Like You in the Jungle Book, right? It did the original Disney version and I'm just the jigalo, that kind of stuff. Uh, pennies from heaven. Um, so this is sing sing. Heat. Heat. [Music] Hallelujah. Happy birthday. [Music] Heat. [Applause] Heat. Hallelujah. [Music] [Applause] [Music] Forever. Run. [Music] Heat. Heat. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Hallelujah. Hallelujah. [Music] [Applause] Thank you very much. Thank you very much. Our um I also had a lot of help this year with the jazz band as well. Um somewhere around here I have a a high school another high school TA, Mr.
All right. And then get ready for the athletic section. This is a lot of different records and rankings and leagues. So, I'm sorry if I stumble in the process. Um, as of yesterday, the rain had finally stopped over quite a few weeks. So, there's a very busy week ahead for all of our teams. Baseball is 9 and six with three games left until the Western Mass playoffs. Softball is 10-4 with four games left until Western Mass. Baseball is ranked third in class C and softball is ranked first in class C for Western Mass. Playoffs start May 21st with um the finals May 27th or 28th. The MIA playoffs start May 30th. Boys tennis is 5-6 with one match remaining. Girls tennis is 5-7 with three matches to go. Boys and girls track will compete in the PVIAC finals at Mount Greylock on Saturday, May 24th with the MIAA finals at Tus University May 30th to June 1st.
All right. And then get ready for the athletic section. This is a lot of different records and rankings and leagues, so I'm sorry if I stumble in the process. Um, as of yesterday, the rain had finally stopped over quite a few weeks. So, there's a very busy week ahead for all of our teams. Baseball is 9 and six with three games left until the Western Mass playoffs. Softball is 10-4 with four games left until Western Mass. Baseball is ranked third in class C and softball is ranked first in class C for Western Mass. Playoffs start May 21st with um the finals May 27th or 28th. The MIA playoffs start May 30th. Boys tennis is 5-6 with one match remaining. Girls tennis is 5- seven with three matches to go. Boys and girls track will compete in the PBIA finals at Mount Greylock on Saturday, May 24th with the MIAA finals at Tus University May 30th to June 1st.
And I think K's got some ideas how we could do that to be more appropriate. And and one of the other things that came out of the meeting was which I I think was maybe we need to do a budget workshop so people can see the backside of what's going on with the budget. you really look at it, it was 900 and something thousand and this year and it didn't work. When Matt broke it all down and explained where he's going, it's like understood. That's good news. Yeah. Yeah. It was actually it was very enlightening and he he came prepared for the meeting which I was quite thrilled. Um so that's kind of where we stand. I think we're getting ready to send the stuff out to bid. I know he was looking for a little more information in regards to our bidding practice questions.
You're an inspiration to our kids, to your colleagues, and definitely to our families. So, congratulations. This is a very well-deserved honor. Thank you. Thank you. Definitely had many opportunities to bond with Mr. Roach over those challenging students. I spent a lot of time in his office and um enjoyed it very much. It's as simple as I said the other night. I just love going to work each day. I love what I do. I love seeing the kids smiles. I love this staff more than I could ever tell you. It was an unbelievable honor. The other night is a blur, so I apologize if there's anyone I didn't thank. Um I've loved working with Kelly and I've known Dr. Casemir for a long time. She's special to me and I just can't thank you enough. I absolutely love what I do. And when I hugged Kelly the other night and said that, she said, "And it shows." And I'm glad because I do.
But those were my calls. Okay. Can you hear me? Test. Okay. But I think it's your mouth has to be closer to it. Kind of like singing and kissing a Okay. No, you finished the comments that you do, right? Um I did actually. I just a quick question. I What's a Zero Knox cart? Oh, yeah. Those are our little electric carts. You'll see um our maintenance staff and our um principles as well as some of our uh coaches for our different sports. There's white ones and tan ones. There are electric carts that we got with a grant a few years ago. So, the maintenance staff uses them to get around the campuses. And then the principles um and coaches will use them if there's a game and they're going out to the field in case a student needed to be transported or something. Never heard that expression before.
This arrangement risk accidents, disrupts learning, and can create delay or trauma around what should be a supportive de developmental milestone. It disregards best practices in education in special education and ignores the individual needs clearly stated in each students fairly protected IEP. This decision to close the interview was forced upon us. This consolidation has not been easy on anyone. We understand that everyone is tired. Families are exhausted and the staff are exhausted. But this does not absolve the district from its legal and moral responsibilities. This is not a matter of convenience. It's about equity, access, and dignity. Our SDC teachers know this firsthand. Our families live it. The district does not need to guess. Listen to our experts already among us as our educators, talk to our parents, or simply research the matter. The evidence is readily available from trusted sources. There's no excuse for planning that ignores the fundamental needs of our most vulnerable learners.
Hi, my name is Blakeley and I go to Shasta Elementary School and I'm in third grade. Hi, my name is Macy and I'm in third grade and I go to Shasta. Hi, my name is Abby and I'm in third grade and I go to Shasta Elementary. Hi, my name is Meline. I'm in third grade and I go to Shasta Elementary. Hi, my name is Hannah. I'm in third grade and I go to Shasta Elementary. How about that? So, if you would like to hear all the other decades that are going to be represented, come next Friday to uh Shasta Elementary from 9 to noon for our 50th grandparents, friends, and family day. Um, let's give another round of applause to all of our third graders. Woohoo. And to Mr. McKenzie for everything that he's doing to get these kids ready for prime time. All right.
This is the sixth year that we'll have had graduates who have been here at DCC from kindergarten through 12th grade. If you are a student who has attended DCC K through 12, please stand to be recognized. Thank you again to all the educators who have helped our students arrive at this pivot pivotal moment today. So, our ceremony now continues with speeches from our class presidents. Please welcome our current and former class presidents as they share. And we'll start out with our freshman class president, Mr. Bod Sukul. Before I get started, I just wanted to say there are multiple fire exits if my speech crashes and burns like my speech from freshman year Thor Wars. I wasn't prepared for the first leg of the road trip, and man, did I learn a lot from that experience. Hello, class of 2025. If you don't know me, nah, you all know who I am.