Martin can jump on in if uh there are any questions. We've provided the board tonight uh two documents. Uh first the the current facility usage fee uh uh structure that we use uh and then our proposed uh rental fee. We are raising the rates for the custodial services. I I believe just a just a rental. Um we are are raising it uh I want to say by about $5 and then we're also um adding in some charges for snow plowing. Um currently if uh we have people here on the weekend and uh there's snow uh the district has been paying for the snow removal and salting. Uh we feel that uh if uh people are going to use the facility on the weekend that they should help cover the cost of snow removal and salting. uh because otherwise we wouldn't necessarily have a snow removal crew here on say a Saturday morning.
Um, because as administrators, your job is really tough and hard, but um, I also look at many of you and feel like you know that what needs to be done. You know how to go about that. you know how to get the best out of your teachers, your support staff, your students. Um, and it's gratifying um to always sit with you and to be able to hear everything that you're doing, but more than that, it's it's important to just see the confidence that you have, the knowhow that you exhibit. Um, and I always feel um really refreshed after these meetings uh that that we have a process, a plan, and that we are really doing the best that we can for our Avon students. So, thank you for all of your hard work, but thank you for being who you are as people uh that really get that collaboration and cooperation between and among yourselves in our schools is um just a an example uh to um our community about how we operate in our Avon school system and kids are always going to be the benefactors of that.
4.0 4.0 3 disposition of stale dated checks. Um 4.04 the uniform conflict of interest disclosure statements. 4.05 the personnel agenda. And 4.06 uh the approval of voucher register check numbers 179416 to179696 and vouchers numbers 310 465 to 311026. May I have a motion? So moved by Miss Basin, second by Mr.
They both competed, uh, at the state swimming championship. So, so proud uh, of our athletes. Speaking of athletes, segue into our most recent, what's happening with Dr. Hoover as a former high school principal and a parent of an athlete. She is certainly no stranger to spending time in high school gyms. So, uh this was a great way for her and for our video uh to feature just winter sports athletics. Uh and you know, you get to hear these athletes talk. We interviewed athletes from each of our high schools just talking about the commitment and you can already hear them talking about what this is teaching them uh to prepare them for life. Just the hard work, the dedication, collaborating with teammates. So, great to hear their perspective on that. Uh, congratulations again. Just happens to be a rights theme this evening, Reverend. So, I know you're happy with all this.
I'm proud to be his teacher." Mrs. Reer states, "Hunter is such a kind and caring young man. He works hard in class, participates, and treats everyone with respect." And Mrs. Meyer states that Hunter Hover is an excellent choice for empathy. He displays kindness and acceptance towards any student he encounters. Hunter's natural disposition shows concern for others but also leadership and how he is willing to work with any student at any time. We are proud that you are with us at GMS. Thank you. So, our January um student of the month is not able to come, but this month we do have Trevor Long. He was nominated um by two teachers. So, I'll say with one teacher and then I'll let Mr. Doug chime in. So, our student um Trevan that she had chose Trevan over the last several years as a member of has watched him as a member of the ghs baseball team.
Any questions or comments before we vote? Hearing none, we will vote on the motion. Motion passes 6. We'll move on to C2 clinical affiliation agreements student training program. >> Board for your consideration action item tonight. Uh the clinical instructor independent contractor agreements. This is our annual agreements of medical CNA agreement with Heritage of Huntington, Waters of Huntington and Medical CNA agreement at Heritage Point. And so these are annual agreements based on uh recommendation by principal Drummond. >> Thank you, Mr. Brimberry. I'll entertain a motion reference this item. >> Motion to approve the clinical affiliation agreements between HCCS and extended care facility partners as presented. >> Thank you, Mr. Melture. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Thank you, Mrs. Miller.
Um goal is uh either right before or right after spring break so we have time to get these ordered and get them in the teachers hands by the end of the year so they can look at them take them home over the summer I got thank you >> have two items high school uh HVAC project started today uh we have people in the building are working on the controls and I'll be working on controls for around a year is how long that that part of it takes but the project is is going. Um, other thing March 3rd will be a bid opening for the intermediate HBAC project. That includes the controls at the intermediate school, the chiller at the intermediate school and also valves at our middle school, which makes it into more than one zone, right? When they plum that the heating, it's all one big loop and it should have been done in separate loops.
Yes. Now, we have several two categories we're going to be uh honoring tonight. The first award is the excellence award. And I'm going to invite Mr. Kevin Keer from Indian Creek to introduce his team of awardwinning students. >> All right. Once again, thank you for having us. Uh tonight with us winning the excellence award at this year's league championships is Quinn Keer. Quinn, head on up. Leah Barn, head on up. >> And unable to be with us tonight is Laniah Goodman and our coach uh Mr. Seenor East. on each side. >> There we go. Now, if you've been to a robotics competition, you understand that there will actually be two teamwork award winners. The way robotics works, two teams work together to get the highest score of the competition. And so, to start with one of our two teamwork awards, I'm going to ask Miss Franklin from Scalest Elementary to introduce her team.
So, all 20 of our schools are A and B's. Uh, with 19 of them uh reaching A's and five reaching B's. So, that is a great accomplishment for this school. Uh, also the district itself for the third straight year in a row is celebrating its A rating. So we are very very proud of that. Uh great things are happening in Daart and today we want to celebrate and call our principles up as well as our governing board because it takes everybody um in this district to do that. So we want to say thank you. We've gone around to all these schools and had a celebrations and we want to celebrate our principles and our governing board tonight. So as I call your name, uh come forward. We have a special little A for you to take back and and put in your school in your office wherever you want.
I will call your names as part of my little spiel. >> Right. This past fall, 23,000 students from across Illinois competed in virtual auditions for a spot in one of the Illinois Music Education Association District level honors ensembles. Downer's Grove is a part of District 1. There's nine districts across Illinois and district 1 is one of the most competitive districts in the state. It's a huge accomplishment that over 80 of our students from north and south were selected to the district level honor band orchestra and choir. But then of those students uh the very very top in each section on each instrument or each voice part are selected to participate at the all-state level. Additionally, student composers who write their own music are invited to submit their own original compositions for the all-state music composition contest from DGN. The following students were honored at the state level.
She has high expectations for her students and provides a learning environment where they feel encouraged to grow and succeed. Her passion for teaching is evident in the work she does. One parent shared, "Mrs. Dunn's impact on students extends far beyond the classroom, including the lasting impression she has made on my own children through her actions and dedication." Congratulations, Deanna. Next up, we have Jessica Leger. Jessica leads with compassion and a true commitment to the success of her students. She helps create a positive school culture in a number of ways, building strong relationships with students and making sure they feel valued in her physical education classes. She also plays a critical role in collaborative PE at Thompson, cultivating inclusion and offering meaningful opportunities to students of all abilities. A colleague shared, "She works tirelessly to make Thompson a better place for both students and staff." Congratulations, Jessica.
uh our jazz bands uh preparing for their concert at Kerry Grove High School which is March 19th. And we do this concert every year. We're invited uh to the high school to perform. Uh the jazz band at Fox River Grove also performs and then the middle school students get to hear two high school jazz groups perform. So it's a great opportunity for them to listen and meet um the jazz band students at the high school and get a feel for the program. uh my concert band students uh some of them I think it's about 40 to 50 are also participating in solo and ensemble festival so that's what they're working on right now and this is a totally optional uh opportunity for students to prepare a piece either a solo by themselves or to work in an ensemble which is a small group and they'll prepare a piece mostly on their own time and they'll perform in front of a judge and the judge will work with them a little bit and then give them a score and then based on their score they get a medal so I like to call it the band Olympics Um, so that's what they're currently working on.
We'd wait until the latest possible time to be ready for for for Monday. So uh unless there are questions, uh we uh do have the proposed facility usage fees here for board review and uh uh the current uh fees, but we are uh recommending some um minor increases. And then moving forward in the future, we're going to need to look at um possibly escalating these fees a little bit more. uh keeping in mind that we have renovated facilities and we want to make sure we're um maintaining them. >> I have a question. The snow plowing um and salting the 250 is that like the whole weekend like or per school um cuz like I know like we're here all winter so like 250 for junior high, 250 for Deer Path. How's that work? Uh, so every visit just for salting for the Kerry Junior High is $700.
So, thank you for that. Um I I I said it to this group over here, but this is always one of my favorite meetings. There are certain events that as a school board we get to take part of, but you know, this is definitely one of the meetings I look forward to because I want to hear from you. we hear about all the great things going on and hearing it directly specific to what you're living um is important to us and so I am grateful for this even if it is a short hour but I recognize it extends your day so I just want to say thank you for being here um and and just and allowing us to ask you questions and uh it just being and choosing Avon. So thank you. Um with that you are welcome to stay but again this is your workday and so you are feel feel free to um step out See you.
Angel, are there any questions uh or comments? >> How many years doing that? >> 19 question on disposition of check. So if I'm understanding that correctly, those were checks just not cashed by the individual. Some of those folks pretty sizable checks that kind of any other questions or there being no further questions or comments, move to a vote. All in favor signify by saying I. I >> naz nay >> and the vote carries 41 uh I'm sorry four I's uh and then nays one Mr. Basser uh again already been reiterated again Mr. Anderson, thank you for saying yes and volunteering our community and helping us. I know you get paid a handsome lump sum for this appointment. I can only imagine. So, thank you for giving up your time and really caring about our school corporation and our community as a whole. Move on to action item 5.01, course editions, Crown Point High School 2026 and 2027.
If you remember last time during good news, we had a national merit finalist from Wrights High School to share with you. Well, the day after the board meeting, uh, Principal Jeff Beerham received notification that he had a second national merit finalist and that was after the meeting. So, I wanted to lift Cali Tyler. If you remember, this puts you in the top 1% of high school students in the country, which is simply amazing. Callie is at right. She is also at early college. So, uh, great future ahead of her. So, congratulations to her on this incredible achievement. And then last but not least, you may be wondering why you've had cookies sitting at your table. We also passed those out to everyone in attendance this evening. So, if you remember back, I think it was in the '9s, we uh had a period of time where this was just a common thing we served during lunches in the pink iced cookies.
He's always so nice and polite anytime that I was around, but his actions before the county basketball team is why I nominated him for the award. I was walking into the school at the same time as the team arrived. So, I took the time to offer high fives to all the players for the fun of it. Trevan was the last player in line, making sure that everyone had everything that they needed and held the door open for me and would not go in until I entered the building myself. He's not only a good athlete, but he's a better person. And we are lucky to have Trevan in our school. >> So, for me, as an assistant baseball coach, I've got to watch Trevan over the last four years. I've got the pleasure to know him. Um, he is always kind and polite, whether it be at sporting events, in the community, uh, wherever it is.
Any questions or comments prior to voting? I have a question on on this. It says that it will be entered into on the first day of January of 2026. Is there a reason why we're not doing it at the in between the school years or >> uh Erin, I'd have to be honest with you. I'd have to check with Tiffany and get back with you on that. Um I do know it's annual agreement and I would have to check on the date to be honest with you. >> Okay. >> Yep. Thank you for the question. >> Thank you, Mr. Carl. Uh, I would also like to say, um, this program I know has been around for a bit. >> Um, I know someone that's actually staying at the Heritage in Warren and um, a few of these students are caring for her and so I really do appreciate this program.
So, that will take care of that. But part of that project I know is also they have the draining system this summer. So there'll be time this summer being uh air. Some legislative updates. Uh last week I had an opportunity to go to the Indiana rural schools legislative day and meet with a few uh senators as well as representatives. Uh a few items of note is House Bill 1210. Uh that is dealing with the lit fund and that was supposed to expire. Schools, other government organizations were stop at the end of 26 and they've extended that for another year. So that's a positive thing. Um also Senate Bill 78 dealing with cell phones. Looks like that's going to go through and limiting student use of cell phones. Right now, it's in during the class period, but what this bill is looking at doing is kids cannot be on their cell phone any part during any part of the school day.
Good evening. We have Sebastian Kendall, Nicholas Gudro, Harrison Miller, >> Piper Mccan, >> Austin Morris, and our amazing coach Dave Schaefer. >> You guys on each side this side, get right behind you guys right there. Come in here. >> Right there. Down a little bit more. Look. >> Perfect. >> Look. All right, test looks good. >> Happy birthday. >> Thank you. THANKS. >> And to introduce the counterpart to their teamwork on the other side of the teamwork award, I bring Mr. Yearwood from Forest Glenn Elementary to introduce his team. >> Everyone, I'm very proud to introduce to you these Robo Pumas. Their team name is the Duncan Ducks. Mr. Kyl Kyler whe Medina, Xander Price, Connor Christ, a fabulous coach and STEM teacher, Miss Anne Club. Congratulations. Congratulations. All right, boys. Take one step back. >> You're good. I want to take one little step.