That does come with the end of the school year and now we are in the midst of STAR testing. So we are at the tail end of testing for our students. I'm sure there's a celebration in there. Uh STAR testing takes place this week in addition to loss links. If you recall, this would be the first time we're going to be administering Lost Links, which will give our parents more insight into their students language proficiency when it comes to Spanish and just their accomplishment within the dual language program. Makeup testing will be next week. I also want to thank all of our K2 teachers who have piloted the early literacy phonics curriculum. I'll be bringing forth to you uh in May um the recommendation to adopt UFly. that was and we'll share data that was collected through the survey. Uh but across the board um you fly I want to say it was in 70% or so that voted for you.
Uh the bid total is in the amount of $768,366.76. The package also includes upgrades to the software currently being used. uh moving storage to the cloud and enhancing the accessibility of the efficiency of the system. We'll also ensure that all of our facilities are utilizing the same program. Uh so we're not uh having different buildings using different software. Uh for comparison, uh the total cost of installation for the junior high system um was not around 730,000. It was 370. That was me um transposing those two numbers. So 370 is what the uh junior high cost.
Cooper sets the deadline for um all students that are registered or invited and she receives those names. She starts working on that transportation right away. So, and it might have just been an upload like timeline thing. So, I'm not sure. Yeah, I will I will check on that because I don't I don't recall that. Perfect. Thank you. You work with Mrs. Mrs. Cooper in your department? Mrs. Cooper is in Mr. Oprazinsk's department for transportation, but she's whatever system you all use, she puts it in a system and then it generates and so so she doesn't do it ahead of time as students come. She does it once she has all the students. Jason, how does that work? Um, if she's forwarded a list prior to, she could start working on routing those students. It's just, you know, as Dr. Perkins said, getting that deadline, adhering to it.
That ball's well hit into right field. Right fielder ranging in, not able to get to it. The ball dropped in and he didn't get that ball in in time. Poppin able to get another another run in, but then they got the ball over to second base to catch uh the runner going from first to second. Good heads up play, but I think another run came in on that one. Good job getting out of that. Looks like it's six 6-1. There were two runs in that inning. or maybe it was three runs. We'll get a score for you here. [Music] You guys have the score. Score. You think it's seven? Okay. Yeah. We wonder if it was six or seven, but you're good. Okay. Yeah. Thank you. All right. We believe it's seven to one. One of these runs got by me somehow. Too much going on in the field.
And then the child or the student says, you know, it's whatever the answer is, just recall versus what we're measuring in this work is to see are the students having conversations about what they're learning? Do they understand why or how they got to the answer? Um maybe it's a a situation where the students are presented with a question of what formula would be best to use to solve this particular problem. There's discussion that the students are having and then and then the selection and then correct answer. So more uh detailed conversations that we could observe the students having in class as opposed to just the simple recall yes no uh x to the second you know something along those lines. Thank you. Um, and so math, like I said, further along. Um, ELA is, um, about a half year behind, I would say. Um, and I think it would be great for Brendan to just share a little bit about what he's been seeing so far.
We've seen other trees break in the wind because it's too much for them to withstand. If that palm tree were to be too flexible, then they would end up swaying too far to one side and they would fall over and their roots would come out of the ground. They would lose themselves. They would lose their identity. They would lose their place in the world. So be like the palm tree. Be flexible. Be adaptable and meet every challenge that you face. At the same time, inside of you know that you are still tough. You are you can withstand those storms. That is who you are. You are not going to be so flexible that you sacrifice your identity or sacrifice your purpose in life, sacrifice your ethics. You will find that balance in flexibility and toughness. Congratulations, class of 2025. Thank you, Annette. Thank you so much.
Um he's truly outstanding among his peers. His character and respectful nature helped to create a positive atmosphere wherever he goes. What is most impressive about Thomas is his approach to work. He gives maximum effort on every assignment and is dedicated to being the best he can be. These qualities have earned him not just academic success, but also achievements in many other areas, including sports and music. We are proud to recognize Thomas for his outstanding achievements. Adams is a remarkable young woman. She received the highest GPA. So not only achieved the highest academic excellence with her top GPA GPA, but she has done it with extraordinary grace. Adeline approaches challenges with the poise and kindness that is rarely seen in someone so young. Her combination of academic brilliance and genuine compassion for others make her truly deserving of this recognition. Congratulations to Adeline for earning the highest GPA for the eighth grade class of 2025.
Um, Miss Marquez, do you have any questions? No. There's you guys have heard budget a lot. Um well, there's lots of folks in the audience tonight. Um some of you may have caught the tail end of Miss Shapiro's presentation. Um but for those of you who are joining us, um this is our time to have a discussion, a community discussion about the budget and our budget priorities.
And Paul, as you make your way up to the microphone, I'll uh admonish all of our speakers tonight that you have three minutes at the podium. Uh it's a hard three minutes. Please pay attention to the board. There's a timer on there and uh and either I'm going to on you or I'm going to get through it. So, I'm just going to try and power through it. It's got a real short. We'll tell We'll tell you when you're done. You got to There you go. Cut me off. Oh, I'm sorry. Whenever you're ready. Yeah, you're good. Um, my name is Paul Salazar. I'm starting a nonprofit organization um called Skyler's Inspirations. And this is um this is for after my daughter. She's still alive before anyone just kind of but this is kind of for her. Um, and the first nonprofit to kind of that I want to kind of build and try and see what I could do with the community and the schools is called Skylar's Closet.
Moving on to 6.2, the treasurer request. Tony. Yeah. So this month I do have a comment on the treasurer's report. You'll notice in the expenditures portion that through the end of April we've spent a little more than 60% of our budget in terms of expenditures and a little bit more than 48% it's been collected in terms of revenues. So there's a difference. And the reason why I want to point that out tonight is because we're going to talk about the budget a little bit later. And we're going to talk a lot about in particular fund balance. And fund balance is important because that isn't an anomaly. That difference at this time of year. It's very customary for us to spend more than we've taken in at this point in the year. And so we rely upon what's in the bank or our fund balance to pay those bills.
So the data will be collected through I ready which is what I'm going to go through right now. So I will assess that early literacy component which will give us a data point. So I think what you're thinking of maybe is let's say star the CBMs would be the benchmark that would translate into benchmark data. It would be the CBMs that the students did with like letter naming and letter sounds. That would have been the data piece of it, right? Um so we'll have to see how their CBMs turned out at the end of this school year with STAR um after them completing a year of these uh phonics programs. Okay. So, okay. I wanted to share also to Mrs. um Potter's point and this hopefully kick up um kick off Miss Rivera's next part of this. One of the things that we also knew we needed to do is look at what we were assessing.
More specific information will be shared in the May um cow meeting. So but thank you to all the teachers that did do the piloting. That does not mean benchmark goes away. As we shared previously, UFFLY will pending your approval um it will be our core early literacy phonics curriculum with the intent of using benchmark during win time as um a closing the gap tool for our our earliest um learners. I also want to give a special thank you to all of our staff. As you see through the um what was shared today with Deer Path, there's a lot that our teachers are doing, a lot. And so on April 17th, we had a PD day um where teachers engaged in curriculum mapping and finalizing those curriculum maps. The maps will be available on our teaching and learning intranet over the summer when that gets revamped.
Uh being that security improvements were a big factor in the decision to move forward with the referendum, uh we would recommend that the board approve this package at its April 28th meeting and we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have. Are these inside and outside cameras? Yes. Okay. So, they'll be like in the parking lots. And I I believe that they will have the the immediate uh um perimeter of the the buildings covered, but also extending out uh into uh the parking lots. Um I believe like say at Briergate, uh we're able to uh put uh cameras on the exterior, but also aim them so that they're they're they're covering the the parking lot as well. It's not as large of an area as it is is here. Okay. Do we There we go. I got it now. Um, Briergate, three, uh, not Three Oaks.
So cuz last day of students attendance is June 5th at the high school and then credit I mean summer school I'm sorry starts on June 9th. So if people are proactive and Dr. Perkins's office shares it with Miss Cooper, she could begin looking at routing those students. It's you know her getting access to the list and Dr. Perkins and I have talked in collaboration to kind of make it a smoother process this year. Hence the deadline I believe. Correct Dr. Perkins? Yes. So, her deadline for high school students, and this is in the registration packet to to those students that says March 29th, if if we have if she has them registered because high school students register themselves and the counselors register them. But if they she has it by March 29th, they are guaranteed a route for that June 9th date. And that doesn't mean for again that first session that they won't have a date at all.
They scored three in that inning. Okay. All right. Must have run somewhere, coach. 71. Okay. All right. I'm the only one who doesn't know what's going on here. Oh, foul ball. JP Duffy at bat. Still have Brooks in pitching. That ball's outside. 101. Copen seems to be warming up a pitcher over here on the side. Sharp hit ball down the third base line, but fouled. One ball, two strikes to Duffy. That's high. Two and two to JP Duffy. Well hit ball right. Oh, shorts stop. Tough play for the shortstop. Just couldn't uh was to his right side. Tried to get the left glut over there and it just popped up over it. Nice sharp hit ball. Good base hit there for JP Duffy. Brings up Adam Silverman here at the bottom of the fifth inning. That's in there for a strike. That's how one well hit by Duffy down the right field line.
Good evening. Thank you all for having me here. Haven't had the pleasure to meet most of you. Brendan Sullivan. Um so yes as Penny was just saying the English department we are in the first year of implementing a new curriculum resource it's called HMH into literature it is the um it's by the same company that um created our math curriculum so it's on the same platform um about six months behind implementation in from the math department but this past year the English department has really been working hard to learn the career curriculum, learn how to use the platform. They've been piloting some of the units with students, um getting feedback from each other, sharing ideas, seeing how the students do with it. Um and they're really um they're really invested in it. Now, the uh 9th and 10th grade are both doing a Shakespeare unit um in HMH.
tonight. It would not be possible if we didn't have a wonderful team with us. So, thank you everyone on the leadership team. Everyone involved in the education of this class, including parents, families, staff, teachers, and even alumni. Thank you for this wonderful event. And of course, our students. It would not be possible without you and your efforts. Congratulations. Please join us for cookies and lemonade for refreshments in the lobby. Class of 2025, I invite you to please rise. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] I wish somebody would have told me these will be the good old days. All the love you forget and all these reckless nights you regret. [Music] in your heart is going to change the magic of these. I was thinking about the band. I was thinking about the band. We're underground passenger in a [Music] small dream. I wish somebody would have told me that some things these will be the good old
All right. So, thank you again to PTC and Holly for letting me do this. When it was decided who would get this award, I really wanted to be involved. And this award is for most outstanding cult. And as I was writing this, I realized it's almost like an MVP. And I don't want to say that exactly because there's a lot of other awesome awards, too. But this is like a very well-rounded just good at everything kind of award and exactly the kind of student that we want here at our school. So before I go into this year's most outstanding Colts qualities and what makes them so perfect for this award, I want to talk a little bit about what it means to be a cult. And I don't mean our school's creed or goals or culture. I mean in the wild or on a ranch, what qualities does a cult, the animal actually have?
So this is your time if if anybody has any questions, concerns, priorities that they want to raise, please come up to the podium. I don't want to put you on the spot, but we want to be able to pick up what you're saying. So, if anyone has anything they want to share or ask questions about or talk about, please come on up. Um, and don't hurt yourselves trying to get up here instead over getting up here. It's easy. You can all take turns. It's fine. It's fine. And if you can state your name. Sure. Um, my name is Sarah Mackin. Um, so I have questions. I recently was doing some learning and discovery about the enrichment programs that we're able to offer at Builmore Prep after school for the students. And I was having a really great email exchange with Dominic um Ruth about the questions that I had.
My daughter has a bladder issue, a medical issue. She was here, she would probably disown me, but um, we've had to utilize the nurs's uh, clothes, shoes, undergarment, all that things. And I've been trying to figure out for like the past four years on a way we could give back. So, um, I'll just read this really quick. Um, Scholars Closet is committed to ensuring children have access to essential clothing, helping them feel comfortable and confident in their school environment and initiative. This initiative is filled by the end ofear donations from schools, allowing us to redist redistribute gently used clothing to students in need. As we work towards securing our 501c3 status, we are organically connecting with communities to expand our research. While partnerships are still evolving, we have initiated initiated and discussed in discussions with several organizations that may become valuable contributors. One of them is the Boys and Girls Club, which I've already spoken to, and I asked them, "Hey, your clothes, they end up in the bin or they end up at Goodwill.