>> Silia Hendricks. >> Mappard. >> Motion carries. Next we have um letter J request for future agenda items. The one is board retreat date selection >> cancel right not till summer. Per my recollection, President Mia wanted um a fourth quarter um and then a summer, but I will be deferring he wanted one after every single quarter um and then comprehensive for the year. But I'll will defer back to the governing board to determine what level of clarity would they like us um to present. >> I thought it was going to be quarterly like analysis. >> That was my recollection for President Mia's um request. >> Did you have any dates? While he's looking at dates, um I may call for a noon special meeting and that's going to be for the senior trip. Once they get all their paperwork correct, uh I'll send out an email or text to see if you guys are available by phone or we can do a short video.
And so we have someone that is going to take that over and run that and we're really excited about having them in one area and having that um constant support with that personnel. >> Can you talk about how that impacted um why you see all the dual enrollment strikers? Yeah. And so what you'll see when you look at mathematics and English, you're going to see strikethroughs. For example, on page nine, you see strikethroughs for MA math 142 167. Those are going to still be offered, but they're offered online in the lab. Okay? The same and for 231 as well. And the same for English. If you look on page, I don't see we are like English 243 is going to be online. Um instead of offering them in person, those classes will be online and those are classes are going to be used um in the pathway.
and uh he now is a uh he finished his doctorate at Lyola University and now is a professor of history at SIE Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville. >> Um so I don't know the other author but um if Jason wrote it, it's probably really good. So that's kind of cool. >> Um okay, personnel items are all um in the human resources report. Um we do not need an executive session uh following the meeting. That takes us to the business section and Sean has one uh first reading for tonight. So >> that's correct. Um we are going to be asking the board next month for approval to join the Lake County Smart Program uh for emergency preparedness. Um it is a program that uh the regional office of education put together in an effort to help all um schools should a crisis um occur. um it's really just um extending the resources of all to all.
Is there any particular reason why uh 2021 it was so low >> uh in relation to the other years? >> Yeah, 20 21 was um just coming off of COVID. So I think you know we were hybrid [clears throat] we were in hybrid a little bit and so those years you're going to see some like obviously different data points. So, we put it on there, but we're not that concerned with it. And there was still a lot of engagement going on. And you can see the number at 11 is low because of the hybrid model of the students weren't fully engaged in the school physically like in the school. >> Attendance was much different. >> Yeah. >> Got it. >> That's a great question though. So, I'm glad you caught that. >> Thank you. >> All right. Any other questions? >> Great. Um, you know, each year, Tina reports on the indicators and measures that the state records.
>> I didn't know that. Thank you. >> Yeah. There are examples that have emerged from legal reporting that I've learned where there are they're using AI to send in multiple uh foyas to a school district or autobots, right? And then there's an attorney behind it and then when the district has said this is voluumis, whatever, then they filed a appeal and then they've gone to court and then they've settled out of court. So they're using it as a opportunity to essentially sue school districts to get money. I'm not saying that these are what's represented any of ours, but there are that that is something that in speaking with attorneys recently, I've learned that that is becoming a pretty standard practice now because they're able to send a thousand. We have 800 districts. So, you can send to every single district in seconds, multiple Hoya requests, and then if we don't fulfill it, you can then turn around and say, "Well, if you do this, then we're gonna >> sue you for whatever." >> Yeah.
Um but something I noticed uh from Sheila's report was about a 15% change in price of just running the school pieces. So all of the all of the supplies, all the items. Um, and we're in a a legislative session where people are going to move toward a do more with less mentality. Um, but doing the exact same is costing roughly 15% more January compared to January. So, as we talk about do more with less, um, there there cuts coming from every direction, but also the price of just doing regular business is going up. Um, and so without turning it into a political um, I don't know, stump speech or or an advocacy, I would just like the the voting public to understand that just maintaining is still costing more and to have that in in an understanding as we as we talk. So referendum has been a a blessing.
Just remember that. We'll we have a whole slide on school choice. So, we'll uh we'll talk about that. So, this is the sort of I guess I guess the exciting part of the budget where we're actually trying to um trying to implement strategic plan objectives and meet student needs. So we are proposing four uh education support professionals, one in each of the elementary schools. You did notice our staffing level of uh education support professionals is up last year. >> You did about ESPs and I I hear I hear the staff in Dartmouth. I am well aware that we are uh under with our educational support professionals and I think this I was on the budget subcommittee uh with uh Bess and I think this will go a long ways towards at least addressing some of those needs and some of those concerns. Um but it certainly still you know ultimately when you look at the numbers Mr.
Matt does it at I'm not sure what grade. >> So we all do that, but it's just not like a state standardized test. >> Yeah. >> So just the science one, I don't I guess Reread what I put on there. Students who participated in revised and expanded grade 11 science assessment in spring 2025. The results of this assessment did not provide the range of scores that the state was looking for. Because of this fact, students did not receive an individual score. That's not just for Burlington. That is for the entire state. So >> no data. >> So yes, >> No data because the scores were so broad that they didn't give enough information to pres that. So, it's not a Burlington thing. A good test. >> Yeah. >> So, if you want to go down slide right here. Uh so right here it says ACT reports fiveyear trends.
If you guys have any questions or concerns with anything, I know that was a lot of use. Any board member reports item number 18 Didn't we get it in for high schools? We did this $44,000 for brand new turnkey. They take the old one out, bring the new one in. Um I think it was just a little over $44,000. We have not moved forward with that. We just have that one there just outside. >> That's outside. Um, let me work on that just a little bit. I'll work with our cafeteria staff just a little bit to talk about sizes. I don't know if it's going to be the same exact size as the one. It might even be a little Let me work on that. I'll see if I can bring you some information. I swear we talked about this. um you know there could potentially be some electrical work that I'll see you guys on you're talking about that in lines of trying to get rid of those spacers to create some more space on that other wall.
Um I will not be here for the March meeting, so I'm hoping that uh the admin team here can pull it together and get all that information in there. I leave the February 28th and I don't come back until 12. So, um, we'll work on getting all all the documents in there. So, you guys have all the information you need. Um, Nafas, there's a spot open for a board member if anybody can attend. >> When is when is NAS? >> Traveling information. the 14th through the 17th or 14th through the 18th. >> It's two months. >> 14th through the 17th >> and that's in >> DC. >> And I know March. Say March. This month >> in March. >> March. >> Yes. >> Okay. And nobody Nobody. >> No. No. >> I don't think Miss Stevens will be able to attend just because of her situation.
So most of the pathway is going to be all online. What will be in person is our um Oh, there they are. They're on page 27. You'll see YC1, 242, 217, 142. All of those will be offered, but they will be offered online. We will offer 101 and 102 as a dual enrollment. um as well as pre-calculus will be offered as a dual enrollment which that means a teacher they're in at the high school with the teacher right there in high school teacher teaching it. >> So we have one of the things that we really talked about when we met with Yavapai College and this is this is a big change and one of the things that we had talked about with the college was what kind of academic support would the kids have since it's online format versus taught by one of our instructors who's approved by the college.
So they collect the resources from many people and then share that out. There is no cost to join this program. Um and uh Mandy Johnson, Eric Ramos, Patty Pierce and Habib Oman will all be part of that program training and um pointing. So, we'll be bringing that, as Eric said, we'll be bringing that back in um but March for final approval. Um and then, of course, there's an information item uh just because it's that time of year again to start um putting together uh the list of equipment that um we will purchase through um the federal program. um this is a program where we spend um x amount of money and then we get reimbursed u at 40%. Um so this is all stuff that will be purchased using the school year budget or the FY27 budget if you will. Um which and this will all be included in that budget will be presented to the board in April again in June.
[clears throat] These are the indicators and measures, two of the key ones attached to the strategic plan, right? And they're core in our statement of work this year. So, you know, we only show one portion on this strategic plan of what the state has determined is important across all schools. This is what the board has determined is important in our schools. And I I just want to focus on what evidence this is that every adult in this organization is doing exactly what the board expects them to do and the high level of service that our staff is providing our students and you can hear from our students today that they're feeling the impact of that as well. So, you know, I I joked around with Gina about the 100%, but I you know, it is ser I mean, it is serious that these are the measures that are important to us and we are delivering on those things as a staff here for our kids, for our public.
>> It's becoming a scheme. So would you say just outside of like resources or financial resources because we obviously we have to pay attorneys for a lot of this when we talk about staffing and staff resources and the number of people that you have to put in front of this to ensure that we are meeting the deadlines um that would be burdensome as well. >> Absolutely. >> Well it pulls away. So we have an individual who manages the incoming requests and then you're involving technology department and then you're involving an attorney and then you're involving the deputy superintendent who manages that department and then it's going to then go so you and then if it's a specific ask for let's say the communications office or the human resources office. So now you're avoid you're impacting all those individuals and so schools department. So you're looking at honestly from a a tax.
Um we are so lucky to not be in the schools that are making the headlines now talking about $2 and3 million per year shortfalls. Um we still we we still aimed low. We're still trying to be lean. We're still trying to uh make ends meet with less and and only touching the referendum dollars that we need. Um but the unseen portion is that everything that we're doing is costing more. Thank you. Um I know it's disruptive to have school board meetings in schools, but that's um that's energizing for board members. I think to be able to see um a day in the life in a school is an important excuse me consideration. So thank you for hosting us. Wish I had a voice. Um, even though it is disruptive, I really appreciate being in our school environment, seeing our kids in their natural habitat. Um, and encountering administrators and office folks and teachers who make us feel so welcome here.
Kylie shared with us in rankings across the state. It's certainly um with the needs we're seeing right now, it's certainly not enough. [clears throat] We are proposing three registered behavior technicians at the elementary schools. So they they will support students and staff to implement behavior plans for for our kids. One adjustment counselor at Dartmouth Middle School. We currently have one adjustment counselor for the whole school. So if you think about that, there's 840ish kids right now with one adjustment counselor. Um, one job coach for the Atlas program at the Dart at Dartmouth High School. So you all, I think, are familiar with with the Atlas program serving our 18 to 22 student population here at at at DHS. And uh, next year we'll have 14 students in that program. It's been a very successful program. Certainly um great that we've been able to u you know provide that that program for kids.
So if you look at the STEM one science, technology, engineering, math. So it's it's a wide range of different measurements. Um but the ones it's focusing on here are science and math. And then it shows down here in what our district did and what the state was. So these reports to do with how our students perform on those particular questions on the ACT. So if you see a 28.5 that doesn't mean our students had a 28.5 on their ACT. That means in this particular area on math that was related to a STEM benchmark is where our students performed in that particular area for science and math and those related questions. So just a little area right there. It says BHS class of 2025 scored above the state average. Clearly the scores both composite and science vary from year to year and the state average less variance due to their sustainable larger sample size.
That was kind of what we talked about when we get rid of another row of tables. months. So, we've been working on open open enrollment numbers just a little bit. So, we're hopeful we can have that information as well and we'll be working on our certified staff and supplement staff here as well. And just a reminder, the March meeting will be soon.
It would just mean uh if you go just be you and Ruben do it >> March 14th to the 17th. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Can I let you know tomorrow? >> Yes, please. >> Okay. >> I'll hold you to that. >> Okay. and board um clerk events. Um for your consideration, given that the fourth quarter will be so so close to the summer, my recommendation is to combine the fourth quarter with the summer. Um instead of having a fourth quarter and then a summer comprehensive retreat. Um that will really help the staff as well. Uh so we can close the year. Um but having an end a fourth quarter and then a board retreat to uh in my recommendation I think it will be too repetitive. So I I will highly suggest and encourage that you allow us to present the fourth quarter within the summer retreat.
Um so having the YC lab is the first step because there is a proctor in there the whole time. The second piece is that now it gives them complete access to the whole YC learning center. So they have access to all the online tutors which they did not have before and they have access to all the in-person tutors on the YC campus. So it broadens the kind of support that the kids have for learning and it also helps them get warmed up into that format which is that online and inerson format. Most of a big change for YC as well is that their classes are going to eight-week classes instead of 16-week classes. And so the kids will have fewer classes at one time and they'll have more support directly from the college, which we felt was something that like we felt way more confident about bringing this recommendation forward knowing that they would have even more support available than they have now.