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They actually there was a room full of people and the select select men at that time called the meeting and adjourned the meeting. Well, there was a full room of residents that wanted to speak. And at that point, when you when you sty residents from being being heard, that's not democracy. Far from it. It's a total opposite. So, that made me think about, okay, we need to make this change. So that's why I got involved in the politics aspect and that had a lot to do with uh the Warren Woods aspect of it and maintaining the uh the beautiful area up there off of Chestnut Street and and keeping an historic area which is rightfully so uh the Warren Warren uh legend and and its uh legacy up there and it's maintained as a result of that. if not that board at the time did not want to purchase Warren Warren Woods and there was a big there was a big hassle over that.
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Um, next up is which one are we going? Resource management. Well, we've all heard about Pitway and um the work that Pitway needs to do. So, we'll leave that to John and the facilities. Um, it is a very well-loved building. We are we are making do with what we have and it is incredible place of learning and love and fun. Um, when we think about resource management and our school safety, we've done a lot as all buildings have at the district level of training students for our emergency response plans, um, the Alice protocols. We've obviously, um, spiraled that back and scaffolded it to what's developmentally appropriate for preschools, preschoolers. We've done a lot of social stories and we've created our own curriculum which is also now in the curriculum app um about how to teach kiddos to be safe, follow directions in case there are emergencies um and Jen has been involved with that as well as our team.
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Um so any questions on the regular report from the assistant superintendent and the superintendent? Member Goodwin. It's a surprise. I only have one really simple question. So the May 12th the collaborative. So I didn't know the collabor So is the collaborative actually advertising for a business manager? What is process? Wow. Sorry. They're going to do the bid process for us. So um I wish I could remember her name. I'm sorry I can't remember her name. Um Lincoln. Thank you. Miss Lincoln is handling it. And uh we were just communicating on the final pieces this afternoon and it will be posted Monday. So she'll post the whole position across the state. Well, so there's two tracks that we're pursuing simultaneously. One is to seek an employee and that's the interview that the superintendent mentioned and the uh the other is the procurement to seek a vendor who would provide the services for us.
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Um so any questions on the regular report from the assistant superintendent and the superintendent? Member Goodwin. It's a surprise. I only have one really simple question. So the May 12th the collaborative So I didn't know the collabor So is the collaborative actually advertising for a business manager? What is Wow. Sorry. They're going to do the bid process for us. So um I wish I could remember her name. I'm sorry I can't remember her name. Um Lincoln. Thank you. Miss Lincoln is handling it and uh we were just communicating on the final pieces this afternoon and it will be posted Monday. So she'll post the whole position across the state. Well, so there's two tracks that we're pursuing simultaneously. One is to seek an employee and that's the interview that the superintendent mentioned and the uh the other is the procurement to seek a vendor who would provide the services for us.
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They concentrate on instruction at their individual grade levels. So this next step is essential to ensure continuity and coherence across grade levels. And last night we had a parent academy and that was to focus on math. We had a presenter coming from I read and the focus was on sharing families how to best support their children at home with that. Um and then I know Kay talked about the grants but I wanted to give a little grant highlight. There hasn't been much news in the grant world but um we had a biders conference today for the afterchool grant which is what allowed us to have boost program. So Kay and I attended that today and I will be applying for that. It is a competitive grant and last year there were over 150 people who had put in for that. So I'll do my best.
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Um, I'm biased because I had her as a coach, but there's always somebody in her office. She's always on the phone with somebody. She really does an amazing job at what she does and she loves what she does. That's why she retired and she stays at the high school. And then our officers, I'm Alexis. I'm our president. We have our vice president, Braden Wolf. Anna Stratitis is our secretary and then Vionette Lao is our treasurer. She unfortunately couldn't make here tonight because she had soccer practice. So some of our work, we do a lot of community service working. So over in the fall, um Anna and myself did community service working for DHS football. Um and then we also are always asking questions. I feel like that's one of our biggest jobs. We, you know, we love to ask questions and get involved. So Braden Wolf is on the right and he's asking questions at one of our CIA conferences at the Aqua Turf.
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Yes. So, it's like a second proposal. The district can respond. So, I can say Yeah. So, we'll we'll we'll come to the table with them and we'll listen to what they have to say and we'll do negotiations again. Uh-huh. And you're going to do this before the end of the year? Yes. And so any decisions will be like retro back to the beginning of the school. These are all more articles of like language other than benefits like grievance and leaves is more in the contract like our language isn't legal. It might be that it might be the it might be like they want to add a word like vacation day or you know what I mean? It's it could be talking about the language. It's not necessarily going to be a monetary fiscal retro thing. I didn't realize that once you already um agreed and approved the previous negotiations.
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We had a couple of public comments relating to you know obviously like toilets and classrooms and like our pod schools. I just wanted to ask about you know when a project comes to our attention how is it um added to our list and how are we prioritizing them? Yeah correct. So as you know um Tony each month shares with you the long-term planning of those project list. Whenever uh funds are being reallocated, that's brought to the board for the board's consideration and approval. So that is done at this um public um opportunity uh during those times. We'll be doing that again now that we have a new restructuring of the district. Um you know, there were some projects that were able to be put on hold, so there will be resources that the bond uh that the board can reallocate for additional projects. Awesome. Thank you so much.
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And so um through that we have like I said the the check-in checkout we have small group social skills activities that um we do with students. Um coming out of COVID we really found um as you all know that um students were really u fragile social emotionally and while we probably are haven't seen the end of that yet um we are seeing students who are becoming more resilient stronger making um more vital connections with school staff in our schools um because of some of the interventions that um we are allowed to expand to um we do what's also called uh site monitoring meetings both sites and that's where admin uh counselor uh we include our student services and we look at the whole kid student as a whole um and through a a program called Edge Climber we set it up where we can have thresholds notify us when a kid meets a intervention threshold such as our our academically disengaged students.
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Congratulations. Ethan Lewis Yorkston, Isaiah Avery Whittle, [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Jordan Isabella Yousef, [Music] Ana Lee Wert, Avignnan Versailles, Zinder, Tiffany Elizabeth Williams, [Applause] Addison Jean Wilson, Tyler Edward Willard, [Applause] It's official. I have more cords than all of you. Pardon me. I'm not used to having anything like hair on my head, so this is a little bit more challenging. Hey guys, that felt pretty dog on good. I'm so proud of you. You did it. Give it up again for our class of [Applause] 2025. Hearing your names being recognized by our staff right here in front of all your families and friends. We are so proud of you. I would love now to bring up the disco student body president, Miss Charize Heapner, to share her parting thoughts to lead us into the tradition of turning the tassel. So, please welcome our friend Charlisse. [Applause] [Music] Class of 2025, we did it.
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Emma Lynette Bosler. Cumlaude. [Applause] Serell Willow Bath. Christine Nancy Bouter. Magna Cumla. Kalia Somaya Beay. Earra Elizabeth Benvitas. Sumakum La. Ash Bahara Magna laad Kate Anne Albbright Sumakum Laad Isaiah Cash Bettin Court [Applause] Janessa Anne Barry Caitlyn Christine Bishop [Music] Addison Thomas Bird Cumlad Trevor Nolan Bach [Music] Haley Marie Black Amber May Boland Maya Emanuela Borman Caleb Andrew Borland Sumukum Laad Connor Dean B Kaylee Elizabeth Boston laad Alexander David Bond, Sumakum Laad, James Xavier Bowman, Logan Mitchell, Owen Bosa, [Music] Ayla Ray Bransford, Magna Cumlude, [Music] Danalisa Patello, Alyssa Arezi, Brashado, Kum Laad William Keith Boyd Preston Lee Brown Kayen Riley Bransky Aubrey Eden Burus Clayton Alexander Brock Kira May Rose Bush Cumlaude [Applause] Belle Mari Browning Connor Hakeim Caldwell, Lea Maryanne Burke, Praman, Darren Joseph Carr, Alyssa Agenoi Kadali, [Applause] Bethany Amber Carr, Magna Cumlude, Riley Anne Capen laad Isabelle Kang Chapman Suma laad Cooper Roy Carlson Kyler Isaiah Chapman [Music] Jacob Jonas Capertton Cumlad Gianna Isabelle Chastine [Applause] [Music] Kaylee Marie Castellini, Suma Cumlaude, Al Alexander Matthew Christ, Alli Lynn Chisum, Ian Huk Ching, Chung, Ty Ashby, Cherington, Jr.
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Yeah. So, if I had to pick five, I'm just picking all but federal advocacy and Arizona rural and remote schools. Not because I don't care, but because I have to pick five. And so, I would just remove those two for my Oh, the Arizona rule and remote schools. Basically, because we're not, right? Would you say? I mean, just because if you have to pick five, right? Okay. I see where you're going. Anybody else have anything? Lisa, I feel like you want to go. Is that just a feeling or I feel like I to be honest with you, I would abstain from giving them feedback personally because I tend to disagree with ASBA on their political standings and agenda items. Well, this would be a perfect They would love to have me there. It'd be super fun. If you guys want to come, bring your popcorn.
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When we think about the portrait of a graduate, we want all five attributes to be visible throughout our prek12 ESS experiences. This alignment is central to our vision and daily practice. This presentation provides an overview of the data related to Dr. Lman's goal six indicating progress we've made in several key areas. We'll explore matrix within goal six demographics, academic progress, and celebrations that reflect our growth and commitment. So, okay, MUSD's population is currently at 19%. As compared to the national average of 14, this is not unexpected given our district's unique setting, somewhat of an educational island. Most private and charter schools in our area do not typically enroll our high incident students. Looking up and then here you have our demographic breakdown which is actually pretty comparable to just Maricopa's demographics as a whole. Looking at third quarter progress grades compared to previous quarters, we saw improvements in K5 ELA which is in part to the Spalding implementation.
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For me personally, besides the policies and and over overseeing some of the things that are being done through town, like Brandy said, we have two we have two positions that we hire and fire, town manager and and uh town council, but we also provide an agenda for the town manager to provide um to follow through. and we have these meetings and we sit down and we discuss what we would like to see happen and we make sure that it's followed to, you know, to the tea as to what we would like to see uh go on and Michael will come back and report as to what he has done or what he hasn't done or what he will continue to do down the road. Um, and right now there's, you know, we're watching very diligently with a new change of in in uh positions and his management staff.
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We just did our rally walks which moving preschoolers from one point to another can cause a lot of worry and anxiety and the kids were phenomenal. Um, and really shows like how they can rise to the challenge of something brand new and unexpected because we put in all the strategies and supports for following a teacher, making sure you're safe, you know, and you've you're listen you've got your listening ears on and your bodies are calm and you're following those directions. So, that's been um really great for us and it'll be a tool that we won't have to recreate. We'll just continue to build on it um as we move. Our site council with Jess and others have really started to work on making our playground more accessible and more inclusive for all. Um John Murray has also helped us with some facilities quotes, thinking about resources.
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And so yes, that would be advertised statewide on combis and there's a whole procurement process that they'll follow. Yeah. Any other I'm looking at the Zoom now if anyone on Zoom um okay not seeing any. Okay. And now let's Oh, sorry. I'm either looking at one or the other. This is less of a question and more of a comment about the community engagement. So last week the middle school had their bike rodeo and it was such a phenomenal event, very well attended. Uh the police department was there supporting the kids and they had mobile bike repair there so all the kids could get their brakes serviced because you know how bikes not being ridden all winter will deteriorate. And I just wanted to compliment the administration all the way down to the middle school staff volunteers for doing such a wonderful thing for the kids and I hope that that is a program that is continued.
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And so yes, that would be advertised statewide on combis and there's a whole procurement process that they'll follow. Yeah. Any other I'm looking at the Zoom now if anyone on Zoom. Um okay, not seeing any. Okay, now let's Oh, sorry. I can either looking at one or the other. as this is less of a question and more of a comment about the community engagement. So last week the middle school had their bike rodeo and it was such a phenomenal event. Very well attended. Uh the police department was there supporting the kids and they had mobile bike repair there so all the kids could get their brakes serviced because you know how bikes not being ridden all winter will deteriorate. And I just wanted to compliment the administration all the way down to the middle school staff volunteers for doing such a wonderful thing for the kids and I hope that that is a program that is continued.
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I will apply for it and let's hope that it comes through this be very helpful. Question for you. How did um how was the attendance for the academy? It's pretty good. I mean considering spring and all of the sports we had 17 families and some had multiple parents there. So um so it was good turn. Will it be available? Like is it something where it was like recorded or anything like that? We did not record that one. um probably would have been a great idea to be it was it was in person. Okay. And starting to look and plan for next year if that's what might be able to offer as well. Thanks. Anybody else? All right, Tom, you're up. All right. Um I I'll just kind of do a a quick overview what we have coming up because there's a lot. But um uh since we met last, we had the fun run which was uh really successful.
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We were one of 28 schools to receive the Michael's Jeweler Cup Award. And then we also received the Fred Balsamo Sportsmanship Award pictured here. They're located in the E1 building by the gyms. We have them on display and we're very proud of all of the work that we do. Um one was for sportsmanship and then the other one was the Michael's Jewelers Cup Award. We attended the SCAK and CIA leadership conferences. So the first one, the SCAK one was located in Westport at Staples High School where we learned what it means to be a captain. We were split up into different groups and we talked to various different schools. So we were split up. So if I was at a table, I was also with somebody from Wilton, somebody from Ridgefield, somebody from Norwok. And we all just discussed common issues that we have as captains and how we can improve those issues to be better leaders for our sports teams.
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I didn't realize you could reopen them again. If you have it in the contract, like if that was part of the negot if that was part of what we negotiated then that if you want to reopen and look at these things, okay, you can reopen them. Some sometimes what's happened is maybe a law or something has been passed about a grievances and maybe our language says you have to file a grievance by this many days and maybe now the law is 5 days and so they might just simply want to look at what wording we have and make sure it's updated. Perfect. Yeah. Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate it. Okay. And so the next item, the consideration adoption of board policy and administrative regulations, board bylaws and exhibit revisions was removed. Was removed. It would be on next month's agenda. All right. And we're on item nine, accomplishments and other reasons to celebrate from throughout the district.
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