Happy Friday, Wildcats. We're out here in the cold today and we're trying to get you guys a little bit warmer. We're going to uh head out, go over to Kur, and do some math challenge problems for you to be able to get to school a little bit quicker today. So, happy Friday, y'all. Hey, you want to be on Friday funday? Come on in. All right, so who do I have here? >> Elelliana. >> Hi, Elelliana. Okay, so can you name three teachers in 5 seconds? >> Uh, Ferrerero. Shoot. Uh, Caladroni. >> There you go. Good job. Okay. So, today here we're going to ask you some math questions. If you get one wrong, unfortunately, we have to drop you off. Okay. Are you ready? What's 2026US 1926? >> 100. >> Very good. What's 2 + 3? >> 5. >> What's 5 + 11? >> 16.
Heat. Hey, hey, hey. Hey. >> [music] >> kicking straight off onto Mario Kart. But any welcome to another exciting night of esports competition is Rocky League and Mario Kart competition. Tonight Mario Kart team is going through the Triforce Cup. Our starting match is Wario's Gold Mine followed by Rainbow Road, then Ice Ice Outpost, and finally Hyrule Circuit. Looks like we are currently holding sixth and seventh. A little funny joke there. third and by the looks of it dropped down to eighth. So, we got one high spot and a couple lows. jumping up to first and second. That's pretty good. And I believe we actually have third as well. Unfortunately, I can't see that we have third, but off the little mini map in the right side of the player screens, it looks like we are holding first three and looks like fifth as well. Think we're about to take top four though.
Hello, I'm Yolanda Greavves, the host of Around the Clock News for Ashland, and we are here at the temporary location of the Ashlin Food Pantry. There's being work done at our community center, senior center, so that the food pantry there is much bigger and easier to access. But while that work happens, we're here at the Market Basket Plaza on Route 126 in Ashland with the temporary food pantry. So if you usually go to the community center, now you're going to be coming here to the Ashlin food pantry. It is at the Ashland Police substation in the corner here at the Market Basket Plaza. So let's go take a look and see what they've done at this temporary food pantry for Ashland. Um, >> we are now inside the temporary location of the Ashlin food pantry with Ushi, who is Ashlin food resource coordinator. Ushi, Yushi, sorry.
[music] Hello Ashlanders. There is a new podcast in town. The Bad Girls Guide to Town Government. It's of the people, by the people, and for the people. an opportunity for citizens to express themselves on their own terms and it takes place right here in the information parlor at WACA TV in Ashland. So today's conversation is hosted by Julie Ardone and Kate Jersey >> and as always we honor Jim Hannah who has a I think probably the inspiration right of of the podcast for you. >> Yes. to reminding us that it's okay to speak up. >> So, welcome Jim. Uh, so before we get into today's absolutely riveting topics, uh, we are going to start with what we call upbeat corner something um, awesome in town. And I'm just going to speak about the art shows that they have at the library and the downstairs art gallery.
district to promote um growth um not just academic but social emotional um working really hard to on our collaborative relationships across uh the with the city private and public sectors um and now especially with themies coming online. Um those are beneficial uh for our school district and for the city as a whole. And then of course responsible resource allocation, making sure that we are providing transparent, coherent, and efficient budget process, which we hope uh you'll find that we've done that tonight. Um to the key line in that is equitable distribution of resources to sustain the district's vision and mission. And again, over the last couple of years, um we've had some ups and downs. Um but we're looking to do a one-time reset and get us back on track heading in. So, we will move right along here. Not the most friendly clicker here. Okay.
I call this meeting to order at 5:00 pm. Going to go ahead and take a roll call. Uh Amanda Buchanan, I'm present. Maria Akara, >> I'm here. >> Anita Tucker, here. >> Rick Raleigh, >> I'm here. >> And Renee Longshore, here. >> All right.
Everybody rise for the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Okay. Roll call. Mr. Shott. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Mr. Mr. Brunia >> here. >> Mr. Kenova >> here. >> Mr. Paris >> here. >> Mr. Rangdale >> here. >> Mr. Ciano here. >> Mr. Suarez >> here. >> Vice President Santiago >> here. >> President Basford >> I'm here. >> Um we're going to do the rest of the meeting when we come out of executive session. So I'm going to need a motion to go into executive session. >> Motion for the second >> for the board to discuss the board vacancy. Um we will be return at 7 p.m. to start the rest of the meeting.
I recognize that decision hasn't been frustrating. That frustration has been heard. As board president, the decision to move the meeting location rested with me, and I will own that I made that decision. Over the last several weeks, the board has received an extraordinary number of emails, calls, and messages. Many reflect frustration, anger, fear, and a deep concern for ASDB, particularly the Tucson campus. Those emotions are real and they absolutely matter. Concerns regarding leadership, trust, communication, transparency, and the direction of the school have been heard. I want to take a moment to speak personally because this is not an abstract thing for me as board president. I was appointed to this board of directors five years ago. First and foremost, as a parent of a deafb blind child. That identity is foundational to why I'm here and why I continue and choose to serve. I know what it's like to live in constant advocacy mode, navigating doctors, nurses, agencies, schools, IEP teams, services, and systems that were not built with our children in mind.
Any discussion? All All those in favor? I >> motion carries. Can we please stand for the pledge of allegiance and a moment of silence? >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation [clears throat] under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. recognitions and presentations. Dr. Strereer is going to join me down below. >> Sure. Okay, tonight's a fun one, but it's a crowded one. So, I do need my level two and level four award-winning schools to join me up front right now. >> Yeah. Uh maybe start here and I'll see where you end up. might Yeah. Don't block anybody though. >> These are the guys that can end you. [laughter] >> [clears throat] >> All right. Okay. So, tonight we get to celebrate and recognize the schools that have received state level recognition at the annual celebrating PBIS in Arizona event that was held back in November.
>> What's 6 + 7? >> 12. No, it's 13. 13. >> There you go. Good job. All right. It's real cold out here, wild cats. >> Have a great day, Aliana. I'm here with >> Ryan. >> Okay, Ryan. So, we're going to ask you a couple of questions. Most of them math cuz I'm a math teacher. All right. First question. Can you name three teachers in 5 seconds? >> Mr. Hayes, Mr. Jennings, Miss Stewart. >> That was great. That was a really good one. Next question. What is 2026 minus 1926? >> 100. >> Anniversary of our building 100 years coming up this year. >> Yeah. Next, we're going to do some simple math questions. If you get one wrong, we got to kick you out. Sorry. What's 2 * 3? >> Six. >> Good. Okay. So, how cold is it on a scale of 1 to 10?
Crossing my fingers, hoping we do. Our lineup for tonight is EMTT aka Lego Master, who we see playing the green Yoshi right now. Lane aka Turtle Lover who's playing Luigi. Asher aka Library Boy who's playing White Yoshi. And Sebastian aka Dingis Man who's playing Link. So now looks like we are holding top four by a pretty decent lead. EMTT leading our team with first place and a quite a big lead. Wario's Gold Mine used to be one of my favorite maps. I just kind of don't really like it anymore, which is really weird. It's a really fun map. And looks like we finished top four team is like I can't believe we're starting off strong with that. That is pretty nuts that we are going strong right off the bat. 29 to 10 with a 19point lead. Now we move on to Rainbow Road. One of the all-time favorites from the entire franchise.
Thank you for speaking with us. Uh, tell us what's going on with this temporary location and why we need it. >> Yeah. Um, well, the food pantry is actually being relocated and renovated within the community center. uh in order to kind of make the community center more efficient. >> And let's just remind people, so the rec center and the recck department is in the community center or senior center. A lot of times people will talk about the senior center. So up on 135 toward the end of Ashlin. So the basement. Yeah. >> Cuz not everyone has access or has need to have access to the food pantry. Yeah. >> So it's in the basement of the community center. And so now we're just shifting it from one side of the basement to the other side of the basement. >> Okay. What's the timeline of that process?
uh they were done for uh I don't know how many years 201 15 by Larry D. Young and he has um retired from doing that. I was lucky enough to have a show there in uh I think it was September 2025 and Larry was absolutely incredible to work with because it was my first show and he just showed us how to hang it. he helped hang it and just a wonderful experience. >> And I think that's um a great like showing that level of care by someone in town and hopefully pass the baton um to have that kind of I know it's competitive to actually get to display at the library. And then I just want to kind of while we're talking about culture, I I heard this little fun thing about a woman that started a group and I think it's around the country now for people who sing badly and it's not that it's they want to sing and they might not sing well and they're actually having groups and they have lots of success.
Um, you saw this in one of our last finance workshops. Um, some of the numbers have changed a little bit. Um, for those of you who are new, especially two early childhood centers, 13 elementary schools, three middle schools, two high school campuses, two two large high school campuses, and two alternative programs. Our multilingual learner population hovers around 36%. So our economically disadvantaged around 53 and our students with disabilities holding steady at 15. However, some of the the needs of the students that are within that 15% um have have grown. Um our overall enrollment has just very recently dipped down now below uh 11,400. We are at 11,397. So even from the last time that we spoke, our numbers um are going down. We haven't seen numbers uh like this since 2016 2017 school year. Okay. You can see the trend line again has dipped down since the last time that we've spoken.
Can you please stand and join me in the pledge of allegiance? Right hand over your heart. Ready? Begin. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> All right, we do have public comments. Um we will start with uh uh Ashley Smith and then Alexis De Jesus. You will be on deck and then following behind Alexis will be Grain Ean. Oh, it looks like All right.
>> Motion. >> Second. Motion by uh Commissioner Suarez, second by Commissioner Ciano. Roll call. >> All in favor say I. >> I. >> See, we'll see you back at 7. Uh, Mr. Brunia >> here, >> Mr. Kenova >> here, >> Mr. Paris >> here, Mr. Ragdale >> here, >> Mr. Ciano >> here, >> Miss Suarez, >> Vice President Santiago >> here, >> President Paris, we have a quorum. >> Uh, we return from executive session. Um um Commissioner Kenova, can you read the mission statement, please? >> Hold on. Log me up. >> Election issues. Sorry. The mission of the Clifton School District and an open and reciprocal community partnership is to provide all students with a quality education to develop the skills necessary to become literate lifelong learners who are responsible and productive citizens contributing to a democratic society in everchanging world. >> Thank you. Thank you, Commissioner Kenova.
I have been in those trenches. I understand the exhaustion, the fear, the anger, and how deeply personal change can feel when it involves your child's education and future. I empathize immensely with the emotions parents are expressing. I absolutely do. At the same time, I now carry the responsibility of serving on the board of directors for ASDB, an agency serving approximately 1,875 students statewide. Our Tucson campus represents 114 students of that total. My responsibility is to advocate tirelessly not only as a parent but as a board member for the accessibility, stability and future of deaf, blind and deafblind education across the entire state of Arizona. Sometimes that responsibility it requires change. I know how hard, scary, and emotional that can be, and I do not take any of what is currently happening lightly. I have personally read every single email that has come through my inbox, including all the mass emails and copypasted submissions.
Schools that are recognized for fully implementing one or more tiers of the positive behavior intervention and supports model at their school site were recognized at this event. The model school award is given to schools that the ACPBIS awards committee has verified to have implemented with fidelity all three tiers. And we're going to talk about those schools in just a second. The names of these each of these sites will be posted on the APBIS social media accounts and the website. And tonight we get to recognize our level two award which is tier one fidelity Morirana High School [applause and cheering] and then we're going to do the applause at the end of this next group. The level four award for tier 1, two, and three fidelity award was given to Butterfield, Coyote Trail, Degrazia, Dove Mountain, Estus, Gladen Farms, Ironwood, Picture Rocks. [laughter] That feels like not a PBIS.
>> A six. >> It's not terrible. >> Okay, it's a six. That's actually not that bad. >> Oh my god. >> All right, here we are on Friday Funday. I got >> Sophia >> and Monica. >> Okay, Sophia and Monica, we're going to ask you a couple math questions to get you to the high school. Either of you can answer or both. It doesn't matter to me. So, what is 2026US 1926? You're the last person to go. 100. >> Very good, Monica. Yes, it is 100. And that's how old our building is. We're turning 100 this year. What's five times five? >> 25. Good job, Sophia. Can you name three teachers in 5 seconds? >> Mr. Vogs, Mr. Jennings, and >> she's so happy about naming those teachers, she's crying. Wildcats. All right, good job, guys. We're going to drop you off here at the school.
A yes, a very wide variety of the selection there. Pretty peanuts. Starting off strong with first, second, and third. It looks like we had someone drop down into fifth. I love Mario Kart. It's so fun. I love getting like the full value dress. Such a nice boost. Perfect ramp from lane, but go straight into a banana and off the map. I would have held the drift out just a little longer to get past that turn. We are now on to the last lap with Lane. He is slowly but surely catching up to the pack of our team, the opponent team I should say. Top three in sixth place. Not bad. Not bad. That keeps us in the lead. 56 to 22. We doubled with two extra. Pretty solid turnout. Well, actually, it was more than two extra. It's 22 * 2 is 44. Math is not mathing apparently.