But this time, growing, changing, and learning has made all the difference. I hope and believe the same is true for all of you who made the journey alongside of me. Thank you to everyone who is a part of my high school experience. I wish you all the best of luck in being whoever you want to be. I know I'm ready. Thank you. Next, I would like to uh introduce you to Casey [Applause] Tren. Change is hard. A quote for the novel Shanguan Shifu by MXTX states, "There's no banquet in this world that doesn't come to an end." All things must come to an end, whether you like it or not. And in this case, now is the end of our high school career. Although many have expressed their grief and worries about it, it's important to celebrate all the hard work we have overcome in order to graduate.
My grandfather never had a formal education, but he worked and worked all so he can send his daughters and sons, all 10 of his children to school. He never said no to putting food at the table. And he never shied away from a challenge. And what I learned from it is that whether it be one or two steps, the most important thing is that you move forward. You can keep waiting on that book you want to read or the diet you want to start to go to the gym more or to do more good deeds. But what you need to do is to start today. You have never been more free in your life than now. So, every habit counts. We may not be able to know what the future has in store for us, but we're able to influence it greatly. I am proud of each and every one of you for making it this far in your life.
Leveraging her extensive experience as an accountant, Patty has served as a CFO for a local law firm, bringing her financial expertise to the organization. Please join me in welcoming our governing board president, Patty Kennedy, to the [Applause] podium. Good afternoon, Cortez High School class of 2025. I'm really excited to be here to celebrate with all of you, your families, and your friends. Before I address the graduates, I first want to thank those who have helped them get to this important day. Parents, families, and friends of today's graduates. Thank you for your support, your assistance, your guidance, and maybe most of all, your patience during these high school years. faculty and staff and administration of Cortez High School. It is due in no small part to your dedication and your support that these students are well on their way to being productive, well-educated, and active members of our community.
I have been taught to never forget the immeasurable value of self- belonging. For teaching me the importance of creating space where you're meant to be. I would like to thank God, my family, friends, teachers, coaches, and mentors. Graduates, we are meant to be wherever we make the effort to be. Finally, congratulations to the class of 2025. And for all the new places of belonging waiting to be discovered, I wish us happy exploring. [Applause] faculty, families, friends, and graduates. Good morning. My name is Aarin Lopez, and I'm the senior class president at Apollo High School. It has truly been a privilege and honor to represent all of you standing here today. I thank you all for the hard work you have all put in through the years. What matters is not the journey itself, but that we made it here together as a class. Now, I'd like to share why I'm standing here today.
And that's the best way to do it. And I've talked to some board members about, you know, having a forum where we could all meet with every different uh governmental agency or taxing body within the area. Um, and then have that open format. I prefer it here because people show up, but we can do it other ways as well. But again, that's really the only way you're going to reestablish the trust that was lost. We had you have a big hurdle ahead of you to get that trust back and people are expecting to get that trust back. Okay. All right. Thank you. Thank you very much. Uh, next is Dave Chapman. Good evening. Uh, on behalf of CA, I want to congratulate Mr. Hurst on being appointed to the board of education. Uh, we look forward to working with you. Thank you. Thanks so much.
So, I want to thank our custodial staff, our staff, and our tech team for helping us host that event. Uh it went off really well and it's it's a lot of fun to watch these kids answer questions that I have absolutely no idea of how to do any of them. I was a math teacher and I'm like I don't remember this stuff. So it's very very impressive. So I want to thank all of them. Um also want to thank Mrs. Summers, uh Mrs. Flameon, and Mrs. Kloppenstein who coach our other academic teams. Uh Central was considered one of the top 10 teams overall in the state. Uh we were social studies state champs backtoback. This is our second year doing that and hopefully Mrs. Judy will come back and next year and go for three in a row. So um and our second team would have finished in the top 10.
Um but and top in addition to that we ranked in the top 10 in the state in everything but science and we ranked 21st in the state in science. So these kids worked like really hard and they did hard things and I'm really proud of them. And Rachel Miller is our other She coached the math. She did the hardest part. Sorry, Ra. 2025 school cyber dogs robotics. All right. Well, welcome. I'm uh honored to give the award, the combination award to the robotics team. I can tell you that we have had a long-term vision of robotics and we're excited to have you here to see the fruit of of the vision come in. So, I'm going to read the uh accommodation award to you. Um, Crown Point Board of School of Trustees is honored to commend the 2024 and 2025 Taft Cyberdogs Robotics Team for meritorious achievement.
Did anyone have any questions about anything listed on the claims for today? No. Okay. Total on those 474 15148. Next in your package, you're going to have the fund report at the end of April. Balance and education fund 3,89616151. We go down three lines to fund 300 operations balance at the end of April 140,99094. We go ahead and head to the very last page. You're going to see the balance of all funds at the very end of page four. And that balance is 9,862 32568. Next in your package, you're going to have that bankto fund balance is basically a depository of all funds um and matched up against any bank's uh balances. And as you can see, we are balanced to the penny and all of our funds to all of our banks. That's exactly where we want to be. And once again, we do have a fund transfer um report each month.
This week, our 10th graders take the m the math MCCAST. So, good luck to our students. Spring sports are wrapping up in the upcoming weeks. We want to shout out all of our athletes and coaches who made the spring season a success. Lastly, we want to celebrate our class of 2025. As there are only a few more days left, we want to remember all of the amazing experiences we've had at our time at Dartmouth High School and cherish these moments. As we look forward to finishing out our classes, prom and then graduation, we want to congratulate all for such a great accomplishment and wish all grad graduates m much much success in their future endeavors. Thank you for taking the time to recogn recognize us this evening. Thanks, John. Thank you, Jordan. Um, any comments? No. Thank you. That was great. Thank you, Jordan. Um, and you are welcome to stay, but of course it is a busy time of year, so if you'd like to leave, that would be fine.
And right before he went to sleep, he said, "Hey, Dad, I have a question for you." I said, "Sure." He goes to, "When you go to all your meetings after school, you ever see Miss Wish there?" I said, "Sometimes." He said, "Can you tell her I miss her?" So, I mean, it just goes to show um the kind of connections there are. Uh, and of course there's Mrs. Neville, the 2025 Power Professional of the Year. I can tell you I'm an anxious parent and she usually sets my heart at ease. Uh, whether she's finding lost shoes in the bushes, which is a true story, making sure my son's pants don't fall down in the middle of the winter concert. Thank you for that. uh or just tending to the children with care in the classroom, on the playground or during field trips. She takes joy in helping the children learn and grow.
They were in the 90s all year at the end of the year for kinder but then it drops down to the 79 and 80s for first grade. So it's not that kids lose ground but they're not making progress at the pace it is. I do want to I did want to point out something else on this slide. So Spalding involves two years of training. So when we see that 48 in the middle of countryside, those teachers had only had one year of Spalding training and then they implemented and that's a new group too. Each of those kindergarten groups are a new group of kids. One one was the 22 23 23 24 25. Those are end of the year data for new groups of kids. In the second year after those kindergarten teachers had had two years of training. Mind you, it is a new group, but you do see better results in the first grade in the 2425 column.
For those unfamiliar with tarot, each card carries a meaning. The hanged man symbolizes sacrifice, patience, and the wisdom to pause before moving forward. His suspension is not a punishment, but a necessary step for growth, whether to correct past mistakes or to reevaluate his path. Though the world may not always understand his choice, he embraces his journey, seeing life from a different perspective. Class of 2025, our journey reflects this figure. We have sacrificed time, energy, comfort to reach this milestone, saying up late studying, facing doubt, or even missing moments to focus on our goals. Nonetheless, these sacrifices were not in vain. They have built resilience, patience, and determination shaping us into who we are today. Even for our amazing faculty and staff, the amount of time, money, and patience you had to let go just to see us pass our classes were not wasted. As we step into this next chapter, remember that progress isn't always about moving forward.
Think back to appreciate our rich moments, memories, achievements, and failures we've experienced at Greenway High School. I am grateful for all my close friends for the amazing moments we spent together. to the to my family who worked hard and helped me become the person I am today and to the teachers and faculty at Greenway that have encouraged me to further push myself and elevate my learning experience. I would like to recognize someone who unfortunately couldn't be here today. To my grandma who had looked over me while I was growing up and supported at me at my lowest. Thank you for showing me care and teaching me how to persevere. Congratulations to the class of 2025 for making it this far, overcoming hardships and enduring struggles for all the amazing moments we've created together at Greenway. As I stand on this stage, my body shaking and heartbeat racing, we must move on to the next stage of our lives.
And I want to remind you that you're all made for great things. In order to walk a mile, you need to walk your first two steps. And had my grandfather not taken those steps, I would not be no I would not know where I would be today. Thank you. Now, now I'd like to introduce Hunter [Applause] Wells. Hello, staff, families, teachers, and the class of 2025. Before I truly begin, yes, I am in fact the one who asked way too many questions in a class you had me in. And no, I would not in fact stop. And on that note, I would like to propose another question. Why have we all collectively worked tirelessly and with due diligence to be here today? I believe the answer to this question is that is because it is only with our dedication and commitment to tomorrow that we can be the future.
Thank you so much. [Applause] Graduates, you are standing at a precipice. You are now adults with all that entails. The world is calling on you not just to show up, but to shape the future. Today, I want to talk to you about two things that may not seem flashy or like they even necessarily go together, but they do. And they are very powerful. Kindness and civic responsibility. Currently, maybe always, the world is loud. Opinions fly, tempers are flaring, headlines blaring, social media beckons. Amid all that noise, it is easy to think that strength means shouting louder and winning every debate. But real strength, it often looks quieter. It is the courage to listen when it is easier to shout. It is the decision to show empathy when it is easier to be indifferent. It is making the choice to care even when the world feels cold and uncaring.
Our senior class gift of 2025 will be a scoreboard table for our sports to enjoy. No matter the sport or day, I can confidently say that our school will greatly enjoy a gift as such to help cheer on our athletes. I would not be here today to present this gift without the help of my mom, sister, friends, and adviser. You have all played a huge role in the person I am today. As Germaine Cole would say, life is a movie. Pick your own role. We have written memorable stories together, and I am excited to see what the future holds for us all. Congratulations, class of 2025. Thank [Applause] you. On behalf of the students, staff, and teachers at Apollo High School, I thank you, class of 2025, for that kind and thoughtful gift. To our graduates, before you take your next step in life, I want to say a few things to you.
PK, would you like to finish your your comments? I think we have about three minutes. Thank you for the opportunity, Ryan. Uh the next point was um uh the previous superintendent formed a community advisory team. That's one of the committees on your list for discussion later in the agenda. Um we only met twice uh initially in January and then in February. We never got to the intended purpose, which was to provide input on the formation of the district's new strategic plan. And I know there's a change in leadership, change in board. It's always changed. So, you know, things are changing, but um you know, it's been 5 months now and we've not had any meaningful discussion around what the committee wants to see in a strategic plan. We could have used that time to gather input um for your consideration. Uh and so uh I'd encourage you to to retain that forum or another one like it uh with a broad range of stakeholders from the community and to utilize it to discuss topics that are likely to have a broad range of community perspectives.
We had two teams compete but only one is allowed to qualify for the top part of the state. Uh so that unfortunately we had one other team. They also would have competed in the top 10. Our interdisiplinary team finished third in the state. Our second team would have finished also in the top 10. And as he said our math team was state runner up missing just one question. and our second team is two questions and they would have been third in the state if we would have been able to have that. So, our coaches do an outstanding job. But again, congratulations to Mrs. Judy for her back-to-back uh state titles. I provide the room for them to practice in and some review materials, but they do all the work, believe me. Uh the topic for this year was 20th century Ireland. Um it was a very challenging topic.
Be it hereby resolved that the board of school trustees for the Crown Point Community School Corporation wishes to express sincere congratulations to the 2024 2025 Taft Cyberdogs Robotics Team 33334E for receiving first place in skills at the 2025 Indiana Middle School VEX IQ Robotics State Championship. The board of school of trustees publicly recognizes this achievement and renders it permanently to its minutes to be preserved for public posterity this 19th day of May 2025. Congratulations Coach Jones, Coach Walker, if one of you would come up here or I don't know who's presi Um so and our team consisted of Dylan Bender, Michael Grady, Jude Jameson, Jack Lubash, Mishu Nurick, who is the head here and um and Mrs. Jones and I are the coaches. Um, Mrs. Jones, did you want to speak? Did you have that? Okay. Yeah. Our robotics team had a really successful year.
And that's going to show the school lunch transfer from that holding account of 8,400 to school lunch. You'll see that there. And then of course, we have that education to operations transfer each month to help support operations. And then again, um you give me authorization to transfer money between um banks if I need to. So I have to show those on this transfer report. So, total transfers for April 2025, 1,222,640.50. We've got a couple of um bond um updates here. And as you can see, there's really no update. Bond 2021, once again, we have expended out that bond. And then bond 2022, we have um got just a small amount left in that for retainage. And we will address that as those um billings come through. And then as promised last month, I'm just going to give you a detail report each month in geobond 724.