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But yeah, it's a lot of work. Um and they put in a lot of hours and dedication. So it was great. Congratulations, Campo. I've seen some of your work and I'm just overly impressed. So and your work is 24 hours a day. You don't stop. All of our all of our performing arts puts they put in the work and I just got to thank you and thank you for your time that you give to your kids. Please give them another hand. You guys want to turn around, run through, shake hands, and then come back in this formation and we'll take a picture. Oh yeah, we're going to Iowa. You're going when did Iowa become a destination for national competition. All right, line up over there like you guys were and we'll face this way. You guys line up and we'll crowd in around you. Like me.
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So embrace the fleeting moments and look forward to the moments that will be to come. I would like to thank all the faculty and staff, the administrators, friends, and family. And a special thanks to our all the teachers of Washington High School for the wonderful students you have all helped flourish. I would personally like to thank my family and friends for helping me be the person I am today. I am proud to call myself part of the graduating class of 2025 and you all should be as well. Thank you and good night to [Applause] all. Hello. Before I begin, first I'd like to thank my family and friends. Thank you guys for being there for me and helping me for when I need it the most. Mom, Dad, I love you guys. my two younger brothers, my household, those I love. Thank you for all you've done for me and helping me to get to where I am today.
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Without them, simply put, I would not be up here talking to today talking in front of this many people. To the class of 2025, I am very proud of you all. I seriously can't wait to see what you have become capable of through our time here. I wish you guys the best of luck in your future endeavors. I know you will accomplish incredible [Applause] things. Good evening. My name is Antonio Suero and I am honored to be standing here in front of you all today. Firstly, I would like to express my gratitude to a few people. To my teachers who have taught me so much. To my coaches who have pushed me to work past my limits. And to my family and friends who have been always been by my side. I especially would like to thank my dad who has been my biggest supporter in everything I do.
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Graduation is an incredibly special night, not just for students and families, but also for our staff. It marks the end of a long journey, and one of the most rewarding parts of an of being an educator is witnessing the culmination of our students years of hard work and perseverance as they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. This May also marks one year since the May 2024 schoolboard meeting in the BHS cafeteria where the Bavia Education Association expressed its optimism about the board and district's recommmitment to transforming our educational environment, specifically by addressing issues related to transparency and trust. Prior to that meeting, the BEA and district leadership identified core issues related to collaborative decision-making, climate and culture, and systemic inefficiencies that had contributed to a continued lack of progress. To address these issues, the BEA and district leadership committed to several action items, including a review of our ELA curriculum, re-evaluating our school leadership teams, restructuring the curriculum assessment advisory council, better known in this district as CAC, uh adhering to our collective bargaining agreement, addressing contract grievances transparently and respectfully, and fostering overall cultural improvement.
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5.4 vision 2030 resolutions. Dr. White. Evette, I'm going to need you to unhook. She's really excited about she is excited about her adoptions this Thank you very much. Me switch to my notes. So this evening um I'm bringing forth a recommendation for the board of education of Kerry D26 to approve the recommended resolution um from the Illinois State Board of Education that outlines what is called Illinois Vision 2030. Um this plan represents um a collaborative effort. This is the second time that it was done to um make sure that we align several organizations um across the state to look at what are those common issues that are facing the majority of the districts but also what is the common thread and so we're on a have a consistent focus and coherence regarding what our efforts are in regarding improving instruction across the state. So, one of the things to note is that since 2020, so over the past 24 years, Illinois code has actually doubled.
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Any discussion? Hearing none. Can we take a vote, please? Ann Sanucci, yes. Darling, yes. Mindy Hartman, yes. Katherine Potter, yes. Stacy Salt, yes. Julie Jetty, yes. Jason Jans, yes. Next up, we have the recognition of outgoing board members. Sure. So, I just want to take another moment to thank Mrs. Anne Sanuchi for her dedication to the Kerry D26 for the past four years. It was some interesting ones in there, I'm sure. Um, Ann's educator background provided a great perspective and lends to many of the decisions that the board has made during her tenure. Ann was able to speak also from the parent viewpoint, providing insight and wisdom during her four years on the board. We wish her well in her future, especially as the head coach of girls soccer at Kerry Grove. So, congratulations and again, thank you. And we have just a little something for you.
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Awesome. Appreciate the clarification. Thank you. One from our um you know the sale of those bonds and that that money is supposed to go toward capital improvements and you invest that money. the interest you make off that, do you have to spend that on capital improvements or can you spend that in fund 10? Sure. So any of the the interest that's uh earned off of the bond um uh proceeds that needs to stay within that arena. So that's just extra that's going towards capital projects. Uh the funds that we're talking about here are extra funds from our operating funds and are completely separate from uh the the capital improvement funds. Okay. Thank you. And then do we expect any issues with the tariffs on our building projects uh cost big increases in building materials or delays in building materials? It it is possible. Yes. Um in talking with PMA and other districts, we're entering um very interesting times where people just um really we don't know what to expect.
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I appreciate all of your support. The the students in the school district appreciate all your support. We are doing some fantastic things. Um and I look forward to many many successes to come. Thank you. All right. I I do I have one question. Did you have a question? Sure. Yes, of course. Um did we I don't know if it was this year or last year where we had a female break the stolen base record for the school. Was this year internally this year? Yeah. Okay. Taliana Ramirez just broke the uh she just broke the school record. She Yes. She broke this her record this year. Yes. Okay. Broke her own record. Yes. Broke her own record. Yes. So yes. Yeah. Both. Yes. Good job. We still out of bases. We're fantastic job sealing bases. So We got a track team that's fast basically. Yeah. Speed, you know, fast.
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That ball's going to be high ball. There's a strike. Nice throw. One and one runner to first runner's not taking too much of a lead. Laka throws over. Keep him honest over there. Almost caught him leaning the wrong way. It's good move. All right, oneonone. Well hit ball to the Oh, shortstop. What a grab. Backs up a couple of feet. Jumps up. Makes the catch. Looks like Colton Gorman. Excellent job. Use all his height to get up and get that ball to make the third out. And that's the end of uh the top half for the first inning. No runs brought in. We're still one to one as we head into the bottom of the uh second inning. Think we have Ben McKay leading off. Bottom of the second inning for Ashlin. tries to get all the balls in. Get ready to go. And we're underway.
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Okay. It's normally at least a year back, right? Yeah. So you you finish the fiscal year and then a few months later you go into audit. So, it's usually like the next year you should have your your audit reports and your financial statements, but we're just catching up. Thank you. Next up, Miss Martell, you're going to do the removal of the charge point. The charge point is the electric cars stations. Y I know we have some up front and we have some back. Yep. So, we have 12 stations. Um, this is a contract. It's we're hoping to do a five-year contract. So, anything over a three-year agreement would need district committee approval. Um, and this is just for um maintenance and then there's like a dashboard and just oversight on the the station and we have 12. Yes. So, the total contract for 5 years would be about 34,000.
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Enjoy it. Make memories. Go to the ball games and dress up in the crazy things. Volunteer for class concession stands. Help with the homecoming float. Sign up for a new activity. Get to know your teachers and the upper classmen. And put yourself out there and just have fun. I've been told that you guys are a fun class. And from those of you that I know, I believe it. Stay that way and enjoy the next few years. It goes fast. But be before you know it, you will be walking across the stage at your own high school graduation. And next fall, as you start your time at BHS, you might be nervous like I was. You might be worried about whether or not people will like you or if you will fit in. That's understandable and that's normal. But I encourage you to just keep this in mind as you start your journey as a VHS Wildcat.
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Give it up for our honor. [Applause] Thank you, Dr. Sar. We will now present the certificates to each of our promoting eighth graders. Miss Williams and Mrs. Macario will be calling your names. And let me call Mr. Hopkins. Okay, we're ready. [Music] Jesse James Wilson, [Applause] Marie Mariah Ruiz [Applause] Sharon, Michelle, and [Applause] [Music] Marina, Grace, Alan, [Applause] Lean Alvarez, [Applause] Hector Alvarez, [Applause] Francisco Arafon Sanchez, [Applause] Dan Alejandro Castard [Applause] Arena Riley Gabriel [Music] [Applause] Cosa Mendoza [Applause] [Music] Alan [Applause] Otzel Marie Garcia Deana Daniela Daniel [Applause] Mason, [Music] [Applause] Amy Melissa Mada, [Applause] Lopez Mononttoya, [Applause] Sara Manuel, [Applause] Dean Matea, [Applause] Angel Molina, [Applause] Alvin Moore, Joanis OA, [Applause] [Music] Valentina Ramirez. [Applause] Luciano [Applause] Ramirez, Mila Ramirez. [Applause] Evelyn Bay Roita [Applause] Ross, Tom, Cedric, [Applause] Silva, Miguel, Arvisa, [Applause] [Music] Thank you, Mr. Hopkins and our eighth grade teachers. Thank you.
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I get I hope I get to witness more and more successes along your journey as well. I am so proud and happy to be here. I know you're getting a little wilty there, so I'm going to wake you up. This is an inspirational moment and I'm happy to witness it. I'm unfortunately wasn't privileged to get to witness your entire journey through your education, the blood, sweat, and tears that you poured into this achievement. But being here today is proof of that blood, sweat, and tears. your family, your classmates, and all of those around you who supported you along your journey. Most importantly, yourself and the work that you put in. Um, the faith and belief in yourself were critical to get you here. I want you to pat yourself on the back and pat a neighbor on the back as well. Go ahead. Let me see.
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But knowing how this school has made sure we are prepared and knowing that we will always have someone rooting for us makes me very grateful. I hope that is something we can all be after our time together at Continental and even in our future because because no matter how bad things may seem, as long as you just keep going, your co family has always got you. So, moving forward, let's keep representing our school by being positive and smiling just a little more. With all this being said, I want to thank God for guiding me throughout this journey. To my family, mom, dad, and my siblings who have always been there, I love you guys. and to all of Continental. Every teacher I've had, every coach I've played for, our sweet cafeteria ladies, our hardworking janitors, our nurse, our bus drivers, our recess aids, everyone. Thank you for making Continental what it is.
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Uh, Kraton is committed to not having students cross those areas. Um, Mr. man has pointed out in some of um of the northern sections of the 51 there are uh bridges that go across but when you come further south uh for whatever reason um there are not bridges or tunnels I will I have personal opinions about why but I don't know uh so after they do those calculation with those approved miles which aren't all the miles that we drive we do get some uh additional dollars In this case, it was $1.2 million. So now our uh budget's sitting at 32 million. And they're saying that that's how much based on the funding formula that is equalized across the state of Arizona so that every student has the same funding formula. Um that way every student is getting the same dollars to be educated. And that happened in the 80s also that they changed the funding formula in order to equalize it across the state.
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[Music] Campbell Verie. Ladies and [Applause] gentlemen, next up, junior high athletes of the year, Desert Ridge High Junior High. Could I have those students up here real quick if you're here? Desert Ridge Junior High. Oh, there they come. Remember your athletes of the year. That means quick. Hi [Applause] guys. So, this is something that we've started and uh I'm very proud of of what our athletic department has done. Uh it's important. We always seem to recognize all the high school athletes, but junior high, we we just hadn't in the past. And um and I and and we should. And so here you guys are. We have athletes of the year from each one of our junior highs. And then we have a GPS male and female junior high athlete of the year. And so we'll recognize everybody. I'll give the microphone to you and uh say your name, what grade, and your favorite sport.
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I love you guys. Now, um now I would like to take a moment to reflect on this current situation or moment in time and this setting here in this moment is a very special day for all of us as students, but also for our families. This event marks the beginning of a new chapter in our lives and shows proof of our hard work. We've all worked hard to get to this point and I want to congratulate all of you for your work and dedication to school. Next, some philosophy. Now, I might be up here speaking because I'm smart and have good grades and whatnot. However, I feel that all of you are smart and capable. No matter how your grades are, we all have different brains, different minds, ways of thinking and doing, different ways of loving, different ways of feeling, we all learn differently and excel at many things besides complex math or science, we are all unique, amazing people.
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I love you, Dad. Earlier this year, I was sitting on my couch and scrolling on my phone when I saw this quote by Scott Sasser. It said, "Make it a great day or not. The choice is yours." And that got me thinking because it's 100% right. The choice is mine and it's all of yours, too. You chose to be here today. You chose to work through four years of high school. You know, every one of you could have dropped out when you were 16. But you didn't. Every choice you make has molded you into the person you are today. And every choice you make from here on out, no matter how small, will mold you into the person you will be, whether that be good or bad. So if nothing else, just remember my friends, whatever life throws at you, whatever challenges you may face, wherever you go, the choice is yours.
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I've spoke with many members uh across the district over the past few weeks as well as the BEA executive board regarding the reviews on the progress made in these areas one year later. There are definitely bright spots to note. We are in the early stages of a comprehensive review of our ELA curriculum. CAC has invested a great deal of time and effort into refining its structure and we've been able to address contract issues this year with district administration transparently, collaboratively, and respectfully. When it comes to the overall cultural improvement, the sense of progress often depends on perspective and whom you ask. Whether it's from a building level view, a district administration lens, or the district as a whole, it really depends on several layers of context. And that's the thing. Cultural improvement in a district like ours doesn't happen overnight. It takes time. It takes empathy.
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Um, and so one of the uh main tenants of vision 2030 is to ensure also that one that there are some opportunities and efforts made to streamline Illinois school code. Um, because keeping up with this can is u multiple full-time jobs. Um but also a lot of the new mandates over the last 24 years have come with no additional funding. So when we look at the overall plan, it has three main areas. Future focused learning, shared accountability, and predictable funding. When we look at future focused learning, it is to ensure that we're promoting future-driven skills and giving students the opportunity to explore both careers and college opportunities. Make sure that we are doing um and not only um consistently um ensuring that our students are safe and their well-being is um of of the utmost importance to us. is also continuing to enhance those offerings that we currently have that we want to continue to um work towards attracting and retaining more highquality and diverse educators um into the pipelines both for both for teaching and administration.
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