So, at this time, I'd like to invite Mrs. Liz Vosce, our instructional technology coach and invention team advisor to talk to you a little bit about this year's team and introduce you to them. >> Thank you so much, Miss Cora. My name is Liz Bosi and I'm the instructional technology specialist at TMLO and Kushman and this is our third year participating in the Bridgewater State University project invention convention and we've had two incredible teams but I have to tell you this year's team is off to an amazing start and they want to talk to you just a little bit about the process we're going through. We're about halfway through our invention prototyping and development and they're just going to share a little bit of their journey with you. Good evening. We are the Dlo Invention Convention Team. I'm Hunter. I'm Brady. I'm Maddie. >> I'm Giana.
Any questions on that? Um Minnie Minnie's question is how much does this budget rely on what? No one funds. We are those days. So so ARPA is is dries up after this year. we have that that ARPA money reimbursement that's coming back into our into our uh into our budget that we have available to spend which is great. We're going to need to maximize that. Um but we really don't there are very small grants um this year that may dry up but there it's nothing substantive uh like some of the money that we've had in the past which is good because that's created cliffs for us um that we've had to rely on. So, we we'll always have onetime grant money that comes and goes um you know, but it's not um we don't have large grants and large swings like we have in the past um even most recently.
It's also just a lot to manage in the after school hours. So, I personally think as a director um the last time we were here is like I think that's a direction that we should go um just because I think if like in the summer we basically say like enrollment's open and it's shut and we don't take anybody after we do that. We know every day we're going to have as safe as 40 kids. The teachers can plan for those kids. we know what we're having and it just, you know, like everybody that works summer like it's so much better because we know exactly the maximum number of kids we're going to have. I think that would improve our school time program for our staffing. Um, so I guess I would just like to know if that would be the change that you could support as we try to move this grant forward.
It's a Thursday. Uh, we also had students who will be attending the spelling be on February 25th. I added a a couple pictures of our winners down at the bottom for you on the next page. Um, we will be holding CTE advisory board meetings on February 25th as well. So, we're planning on doing those first thing in the morning. Um, that is National FFA week. Um, the FFA kids are going to cook breakfast for the staff members and for the club. uh club members. So, they're also going to cook enough for our board members to um enjoy dinner. Um last year we uh were out in the shop, so this year we're going to be in the fax room and go tour the uh business room um so that they kind of get to see everything that we have going on. We had to do a call for tissues because we didn't have enough Kleenexes for all the uh flu bugs.
She's not here. Okay. So, we're going to move on to our eighth grade student of the month. We are proud to recognize Melina Johnson as our great eighth grade student of the month for January 2026. Melina's guardians are Stacy Gregario and Wright Johnson. Melina, come up honey. And she is the strong example of responsibility, perseverance, and respect. Mina's teachers consistently describe her as dependable and dedicated in math. Miss Luanas highlights Mina's strong sense of responsibility and pride in her learning, noting that she asks questions, seeks clarification, and ensures her work is completed and submitted on time. In PE, Mr. Mi shares that Mina is very respectful and enjoys learning about the history of sports and applying those concepts in practice. Mr. Papocus um emphasizes her resilience and work ethic, pointing out that when faced with challenges, Melina does not give up. He also notes her willingness to volunteer for eighth grade fundraisers, showing leadership, initiative, and care for her classmates.
So, that's kind of a neat deal. Um, still working on mapping the campuses. That's that's a project that is a lot bigger than I thought it was going to be. Um, and that's for the integration with our share 911 and mutual link. So, if we do have an incident where we need first responders coming in, they have mapping of our campuses that's accurate and they can find their way because obviously we know our campuses extremely well, but the rest of the first responders really don't know them like we do. Um, and then working with it on camera placements and new cameras and and optimizing our camera placements to get the the most bang for the buck out of where they are. You know, there's always going to be blind spots, but we're gradually filling those in as we can. Um, we also provide annual safety and first aid training for all the staff.
And then on that right is that, you know, I did a different squiggle again as well, but yeah. And so, without realizing it, I was interviewing kids about those dips that you see, about that dramatic drop or that dramatic increase. I was interviewing people about that. I didn't realize it, but I'm interviewing people about that drop in free time. How do we react to that giant drop? Is it super stressful? Is it is it crazy? How does it how do you react to that? And from what I learned, all these students, they know that this is going to be happening. They know when they do a sport, they're gonna have less time. They know if they try to pursue a higher leadership role, they're going to have less time, but they're willing to do it because it's things they love. They know it's going to be Well, luckily, that was my last slide, so don't worry.
>> Yeah, >> unless the board in front of me has any questions, concerns, comments. >> No, I mean we without knowing the specifics of your of the complaint, I don't really know how to address it. Like I I see I understand what you're saying. should be served prior to any conference of the parents involved. You know what I'm saying? >> Well, it's my it's our understanding as a board that >> suspensions are discipline is communicated with the parents directly. >> Yes. >> On the individual students actions and their actions only. >> Yes. >> How that's communicated through letter >> was post start of the suspension. >> Okay. >> That is wrong. that I would ask the superintendent to look into and go in from there. [clears throat] >> Okay, >> that's that's absolutely fine with me. I would appreciate it and >> that's my only question.
And so this was a great opportunity for all these guys. So why don't you guys come up, introduce yourselves, maybe say a little bit about what year you are. >> Uh, hi. >> Experience. Go ahead. Sorry. >> Uh, hi, I'm Michael Jones. I'm a senior at Downs Grove North. I'm going to Missou next year to study kinesiology. Uh, the experience was really good. I think some of the guys that I met on that team are definitely going to be lifelong friends. uh you know, we really kind of just built a good connection all together. Uh we all bonded over something that we found interesting and fun. So I I personally think it was a really good experience and I've been wanting a team for three years now and I'm I'm happy that I finally got one in my final year. Uh and I'm happy that I'm finally got to experience it.
It is ga a um aimed towards academics but related services are provided for students if it is determined in the students IEP. The staffing model for ESY will depend on the program. So we have five sites for ESY this year. Um that is a broke call as we go high school that will be for grades 6 through 12. Prairie point which will house our elementary EVA skills and stars program. and then Churchill which will house our DHH ISP resource and rise and then transition students in paths. Um so as part of getting this um organized and early there's a lot of moving parts so we actually coordinated pretty mid to late fall to get this going because ESY is not our only summer school opportunity. We actually have to hire for site coordinators about this time of year because they have to hire the staff um and the internal staff that will be um facilitating and teaching during our summer school um or our ESY um we have institute days.
But that is an attribute that I think if you show as a student, you'll show that as an adult. And I'm very proud to see um how many of our 40 in fact uh students step up into a leadership role. That really speaks volumes for you and your character and I expect someday I'll see um some of you in a leadership role as adults as well. Uh thank you for hosting us today. >> I want to say thank you for presenting to the students. I know it can be challenging and kind of wrenching to come up here and speak to us, but thank you for coming. Um, the Genius Hour. I know this is something that my son was in when he was younger. Um, so I apologize, but they already have this program like really developed. But since this is a new school, it hasn't been like introduced yet.
So it's also a way for their parents to watch their kids do what they like to do. >> That's great. >> Yeah, >> these are very professional looking. They >> I think they're amazing. So >> thank you. >> I think things really are better. >> Yeah. >> No, this is great work. Thank you so much. And uh we'll make some more videos before the end of the year, but >> thank you so much. do a great job support. >> So, you're saying your your ads are paying for the cost of production? >> Yes. >> Great. >> And your presentation skills are great. >> Nice job. >> We're all on BPA. So, >> it's paying off. >> And whenever we have guests, I you've been a guest before. Um, you are welcome to stay for the meeting, but you are also welcome to to walk off into the sun.
um which honor roll the first semester honor roll field trip the auto mechanics class animal science and the kindergarten uh class coming up not till May but they go ahead and get that approved uh this evening also uh the personnel report I will mention that uh he's with us tonight Josh Coffing is on here for approval for our next boys soccer coach so looking forward to that um as long as it gets approved here in a couple a couple seconds there. So, but uh without seeing a problem with that. So, um um and the approval of student transfers. There are stu two students on the student transfer list uh for our approval as well. So, I need a motion uh and a second uh to approve the consent agenda. >> I'll make a motion to approve the consent agenda. >> I'll second. >> I have a motion, a second.
Okay. >> All right. So, one of the highlights of our fall um instruction is when we get to visit the uh this is kind of a capstone for our unit on fossils and a good introduction to natural resources. And so we cover a lot of science standards there, but we also tap into economy and then um in limestone and that kind of thing. It's it's a part of the history of Carol County, but also of the whole city. And um this has been this has been a good partnership for us. And when our students get to see like you know that kind of [snorts] thing stand like that all that equipment is operated by people some of whom went to deli they're part of the community so our students are out there and they're seeing things but then they're getting to see hey I could do this and then they're getting some um contact with some great role models in the community also.
Um and it it served the purpose. Let's just say that this is actually a system uh we've got a price break because we were doing the visitors management system. This is an anonymous reporting system that's called um stay safe speak up system. The system will cost a onetime expense of 550 and an annual expense of 990. So what this will allow us to do is this allows us to have parents, community members, students, it'll be on our website that they can make an anonymous report. So, it could be a bullying issue, it could be a threat, it could be a weapons issue, um, anything like that. And that would then get immediately channeled through emails to our school resource officers, to our administrators, whoever we wanted to do. If it is a threat situation, in other words, like someone's going to come in and shoot at the school, they will make a verbal contact.
Uh this is a program that's needed to be expanded for a long time. Um and I just so excited about the potential that you have. But when I listen, I think there were some dissertations going on. Uh I really needed an interpreter and but but the way healthc care is today and it tells you nothing but there's just going to be more and more need down the road. And I I think this is a a great start and it's a a viable way for us to contribute to the health care industry in our community. And I I can't see it doing anything but growing. So thank you all. Mr. Mr. Trump, thank you for your work. You you've been a leader in this and we appreciate all the time. >> Jennifer, >> and I appreciate the collaboration with the community, especially the the health facilities because I think it's critical that you went out.
I don't know if you've met either of these ladies, but they are absolute rock stars at what they do. Um, and not only are they super knowledgeable and experienced, but they build strong, powerful relationships that span entire elementary school careers with the students that they work with. and they really do know their students well. They're strong advocates for what their students need and they're the first to volunteer to assist with anything outside of the classroom. Just at a staff building level, they greet students every morning. We have them located in different places in the hallway. So, they get to say hello and the kids are so excited to see them. They help them get home safely in the afternoons. They mentor students in need of extra encouragement. They help with testing and our school could not function without them. Together they make the perfect team and they bring the energy, the encouragement and the confidence that those students need in order to um grow.
Um, hence what we are talking about today is being able to meet with those that represent us. And so, um, prayerfully we continue to, um, yeah, be in prayer and make sure that we get the funding that we need. So, thank you to all. >> Thank you. All right, Miss Lawrence. >> Okay, Miss Dunn, >> I um just wanted to u express the gratitude um for being able to attend the um Indiana Latino Institute legislative breakfast with many of those um members of cabinet. Um and just in case you didn't know, Raphael Sanchez also gave a huge shout out to Lawrence Township Schools for the wonderful work that we do with dual language instruction. So, it was um quite an honor to represent Lawrence Township um at that event and to hear from our um state legislators. So, thank you for that. >> Thank you, Miss Dunn.
McKenzie. I'm Faith. >> I'm Walta >> and we are excited to talk to to you about our process so far. We started our process by looking at ways to keep kids healthy and happy. We brainstormed a lot of challenges that kids have to keep themselves healthy and happy. At first, we have two awesome ideas for our fun fidget water bottle and a silly soap stamp. We designed and to develop a stamp to help kids remember to wash their hands when they go to the bathroom. The idea is that when a kid asks to go to the bathroom, they will go to the stamp station and get a wash my hands stamp that is made of special ink that has soap already in it. And when they get back to the classroom, the stamp will be gone because they wash their hands. We got to work experimenting with ways to make stamp ink that is soapy when it is wet.
Okay. My biggest concern were the title grants, but this next slide should make us feel a little bit better. Ken, can you can you I'm not getting used to the floating thumbs just yet. That's a new feature. Um, okay. So, this is the note I wanted to share with everybody. So, this came in today um that Congress approved an appropriation for education. So, they finally settled on it between um the House and and all the groups that needed to look at this. So, um the House Representatives voted and passed uh the FY26. So, what happens is this funding gets uh set and it gets distributed in the fall and then you have two years to spend it. And so for if you want to look by the bullets, this is the most important. Um there are changes in K12 funding over last year's level. So title one is going to get a $20 million increase.