Give it up for these beautiful students. >> No ac cappella performance. >> Starting board meetings, national anthem. >> Just students that are here um on behalf of me and Dr. Dement, congratulations to all of you. just as your principles, we know this is your state and as celebratory as anyone that goes to state and we're so proud of you. So, congratulations. Um, our students are now uh welcome to head on out and get some pictures in the hallway uh with Mrs. Brownie. you're welcome to come back in for the remainder of the meeting, but I'm sure you have homework and other things to do. So, thank you for coming tonight and for all of your hard work. >> Thank you. >> Isn't the thing you sit in your lap? It's a baby. Yeah, >> I'm Man, >> I'm very familiar with this. Yes. >> And I have to say like in the years that I've been finally got home Friday, you like the sections are huge.
And then the last thing is that there is always as always at the end of the forum there's also we still have our general public comment or questions. >> So to the organizers um my son came home and told me about it as if I didn't know about it. So the word is spreading throughout the student body. [laughter] >> There's a lot of clubs that are involved. I was really surprised when I saw nearly 20 and then I know other clubs also added slides. So we might even have more than 20 that are present from all over the district. So it's really exciting. I'm really excited to see how it plays out. >> Yeah. >> All right. >> Okay. >> 6.1, our superintendent report. >> I I see our comm our communications photography team walking out, but I but I did want to take a minute and thank Teresa and your team for always doing such a spectacular job of leading the Pride Award.
So, it was really neat to see that. Um and then I think the rest Yeah. >> All right. And then aside from the school, we also have several community events. So, we really encourage the students to get involved in the community, give back. That's where a lot of our fundraising money has gone. So you can see a couple of the events, Veterans Day and PAD lunches. We um work with Dr. Falls and we've actually had students pack lunches, pack cookies and little notes for veterans to give back to the community here in Kerry. And in addition also the monster mash. That would be probably our biggest event. So that's how we get a lot of students to start in sixth grade and stick with it. Seventh and eighth grade have representation from all three grades and the students love planning it and seeing their work in one of our biggest events of the year.
>> Okay. Thank you. This is I think this is really smart. I like it. Yeah. >> Um it offsets cost >> and so I like it. Thank you. >> Sure. >> Thank you, Mr. Martin. >> You got it. >> Uh next up we have the uh staffing plan. Dr. Thomas, >> thank you. So I uh have been working with the admin team and uh with the principles with the buildings with the um staff to take a look at our staffing plan for this year. So um going into next year and the one thing that we have been trying to do all year is keep as much as we can things even things level um just trying to keep things moving forward all the good things moving forward not make any big changes. So I think the staffing plan actually really reflects that as well. Um the outcomes that we're looking at is to provide an overview of the current enrollment across the district and also to ensure that staff is aligned to support the district in meeting its strategic plan goals.
And then we had some fun conversation about what you like in elementary school and your favorite subjects. and thanks for sharing with us. You give us a better idea of who you are and what your school day is like and we really appreciate the time you spent with us. >> Yes, thank you for coming and talking to us. I learned a lot. Um, also the kiddos that I talked to just like watching how much they've grown. It's pretty amazing how much they've grown. So, I we have some smart kiddos in Avon and thank you teachers and administrators and all you do, but I'm excited to see where you guys are going to go because like I said, it's a major growth and you guys are learning stuff that when we were in that grade, we didn't even master. So, congratulations and keep up the good work.
>> Yep. >> Are you saying that because it's tricky there as well? Sorry. Do they have trig as a separate course then? >> Um it is combined into the pre-calculus course is where trigonometry will fall. So there is a dual credit pre-calculus and then you guys have already approved AP pre-calculus for next year. So that there are two options at that pre-calculus level both dual credit and advanced placement. Then the fourth year in that course of study would be the AP calculus. >> Wonderful. Thank you. Any other questions or comments? >> All right. There being no further question or comment, we'll move to a vote. All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Vote carries. 5-0. Uh 5.03 disposition of obsolete curricular materials. Thank you, Mr. President and board members. I am here today to request the disposition of curricular materials listed below, which are Glen Coelt and Glen Copel Health Student Activity Book.
Out of those 349,000 I think I was 149,000 views on these just to make sure you didn't stop that expected that your name is Trump. >> No comment moving forward. for conflict reduction, not so um I've had this name for many years, 60 plus. So, uh yeah, it it is good to be here and want to thank you because having spent 40 plus years in this field, I started out in Cleveland City School District actually as a student. I used to hang out in the school security office and uh type their reports in the division of safety and security and 40 years in the doctoral degree later I'm still doing school safety and it's certainly I was hired right after I uh shortly after I graduated and their division of safety and security worked in the then junior highs, high schools, elementary. I was an investigator and created and supervised a youth gang unit.
Again, there's nothing unusual on this list, but happy to answer any questions if you had anything. Okay, we're going to go ahead and buzz through to uh page F23, total claims for today, 295,43170, and then we'll move on to the fun report. if you're ready. That's going to be on page F24. Uh education fund balance the end of January 2026 3,476 17647. We're going to go down two lines to fund 300. That's operations balance at the end of January 2026 1,17968.886. And we'll go ahead and go to page F25 balance at all. funds is in that last column 9,42528064.
Uh um gave us a couple things to look at. Uh we passed that through with legal counsel and we feel like the the final version that you now have is legally compliant but also I appreciate the collaboration with our community. >> Mr. Peters, could you tell us again what FURPA is? >> Sure. Uh free. Oh gosh. Put me on the spot for any of the ladies here that know more. >> Free and appropriate something. Free and appropriate. >> Oh gosh. >> Family free. What is that? >> Family education rights and privacy act. >> There you go. >> We had a fura policy. >> Time warned me ahead of time, Mr. Allen. No, it's all good. >> Board just uh we did have a fura notice. It's been in the handbook for years here. Uh this is just an updated version based on legal counsel and a little collaboration with our family as well.
Mullen to come forward, too. You guys have created kind of a second row. >> He's going to keep this forever. >> All right. >> That's right. >> Hope you guys are all doing whatever. It's okay. >> Wildats probably in the same spot. >> Hello, I'm Lori Mezer. I'm the orchestra teacher at Lawrence North High School and I have three students to recognize for participating in the Indiana High School All Region Orchestra. Unfortunately, none of them are here, so it's just me. Uh the first is Christine Fox, who played violin. uh Ruth Barbara Bonitz who also played violin and Annabelle Keith who played bass. >> CONGRATULATIONS. >> Thanks so much. >> That's right. >> Performing arts. Absolutely. One, two, three. Two, three. >> One more time. >> We're done. >> All right. Congratulations again to all of our award winners and thank you coaches, teachers, and parents for all you do moving into our information items 3.1 blue ribbon updates with Dr.
The students are an essential and valued part of our community. Their well-being must be considered when decisions are made that directly affect the neighborhoods in which they live, learn, and grow. We must ask an important question. Do students feel safe when individuals who look like them are detained by masked agents and taken into facilities in their own neighborhood? Do young children feel secure waiting at a school bus stop when nearby operations involve the visible processing of immigrants by federal authorities? Regardless of one's position on immigration policy, the psychological and emotional impact on children is real and measurable. Students cannot focus on algebra, reading comprehension, science or civic engagement. When fear and uncertainty follow them into their daily lives, safety in education is not limited to locked doors and emergency drills. It includes the emotional security, stability and trust in the institutions surrounding them. When the sense of safety is undermined, economic, e, academic success and healthy development are placed at risk.
>> That seems like a tough in the hospital. Oh my god. scholarship instrument. >> You play well, right? >> Way better. >> See, I've always >> Yeah, I'm going to move on to item number four. >> That's when my son was born. >> Um, approval of minutes. Can I get a motion for the board of education to approve the minutes of the January 26, 2026 monthly business meeting, the January 26, 2026 close meeting, the February 9th, 2026 workshop meeting, and the February 9th, 2026 closed meeting. >> So moved. Second. >> Car moves. I'll say Ken. >> Thank you very much. >> Cara Castton. >> I >> Ken Dawson. >> Hi. >> Mr. Espinosa. >> Hi. >> April Fein. >> Hi. >> Michael Riskey. >> Hi. >> Katie Courtourtney. >> Hi. and Don Runner. >> I motion carries. >> Thank you. >> Um for our first reception of visitors, Julie, do we have any slips?
Um, it's just such a incredible opportunity to see the the joy and sense of appreciation that the staff feel when they're presented with their awards. I got to tell you, every single time it's typically why me or how, you know, there's there's a sense of humility that I do the work for the kids and that we are recognizing them is really miraculous almost to them. And I want to thank our partners for helping us. And if you're interested in supporting us, for those listening, being a partner in promoting this event and this experience, we want to thank you. Um, every day our staff make an effort to make a difference in the lives of children. And for those of us who struggle sometimes along the way, this is an inspiration that we can do better. So, I want to thank you all for that. This month, we've been honoring Black History Month.
And then our last event we do for the year is coming up is fifth grade orientation. So the students we have about on average 20 to 30 students every meeting. We meet every other other week and they plan the fifth grade orientation. So they actually come up with the rotations and the scripts that they're going to give to the fifth graders. And then when the fifth graders come through they actually give the tours with the signs and they give all the speeches about what it's like to be a junior high dragon. Thank you. One more >> and then drama club which is also run by Carolyn Dunn >> again. So, drama club's another fun place. I would love you all to come sometime. But we do a lot of improv there. Uh just because there's no prep and things like that, but we really work on developing creativity, teamwork, go with the flow, give some gifts to other people, participate.
So strategic plan goals, I won't review those in detail, but the areas are student success, district learning culture, exceptional staff, strategic partnerships, and fiscal responsibility. So, we're always trying to match what we're looking for in our strategic plan with the staffing, the programs, and all of the things that our students are going to need to be successful. And uh again, in line with the goals, one of the things we look at is the enrollment trends. So, this is information from the Casarda study that was done uh back I believe in 2023. Uh they take a look a very deep dive into uh what they predict enrollment trends will be. We did this um with other districts in the county um particularly in region 4 and uh it's very interesting. They look at everything from housing to you know ages of people that are residents, how many residents, what the trends have been with people moving in and out um and they come up with a plan.
>> Um, you know, the importance of goal setting is something that you are learning right now, but you'll do that your whole life. You will learn how to set a goal and achieve that goal and then set another goal and achieve that goal. And I am so proud of you that in first and fourth grade you've already learned that skill because that is an important skill to have. And I really like um Evergreen Elementary. Um I like all the students that we got to see today. And I got to meet Mr. Rowan over here and he's killing the math game. I'll tell you that he knows more math as a first grader than we were going to have to check him with the calculator. We So, thanks for coming in. We really love to see our students. It energizes us because um this is why we do what we do.
These both have a copyright of the year 2005 and were formerly used at the high school, but are um no longer used as we have replaced these this curricular material and so we have um the textbooks and the workbooks still on hand and we would like to dispose of those. Per administrative guidelines 7310, we need the authorization to begin the disposal process for the listed curricular materials that are no longer being utilized. And this disposition could include giving the materials to current students and staff, donating the materials, selling the materials, and disposing of the remaining materials. So, it is the administration's recommendation that the school board authorize the administration to dispose of the curricular materials listed in the most economical manner that best meets the requirements of administrative guidelines 7310, which may include sale, donation, or deeming it worthless and disposing of it as normal.
There were five of us for 127 schools, 73,000 kids. suburban school security director and then took what was a part-time business into a full-time business working uh doing independent security assessments. We don't sell products, hardware, technology. We have no alliances and hidden agendas there to recommend things that uh vendors are are selling. It's strictly independent. We do training and I also do expert witness work. So we've had the chance to work from the Illutian Islands of Alaska with one school and 125 kids to Miami Dade with its own school police and school police SWAT team and many districts and independent schools in in between. Uh so we've seen a great deal and one of the things that we've learned is that if a saying we have in a field is if you've seen one school, you've seen one school. Each school is unique physically and its structure and its culture and a school community relations and the challenges that they face.
Did anyone have any questions about anything on the fund report? >> No. Okay, we're going to go ahead and move on to the depository statement and that is going to be page F26. Uh it says fund to fund balance. Essentially, we're looking for all of our funds to balance with all of our bank balances. And as you can see there, we balance to the penny. That's exactly what we want every single month. And then we'll move on to the fund transfer report. Last month I um uh let the board know that there was an incorrect school lunch transfer report that we were using. It's been updated to include a um state board of accounts uh report. So starting in January, I started using that particular report. But so we balance for fiscal year 2026 on our AFR. I needed to make up for any transfers that we had done since July uh 1st 2025.
And also our annual notice uh was updated which is a link in our handbook that goes out uh for the annual notice to uh parents and that was updated as well since the first reading to the second. >> Thank you Mr. Rimberry. Sorry about that Mr. Peters. I >> that's a sign you need to retire. That's a that's a good sign. There's your sign right there. >> Yeah. I I it's my fault. Sorry about that. Um, anything further? All right, let's vote on this motion. motion passes 6 um with the caveat that I I'm sure that this is going to be reviewed. move on to C5 2026 summer school. >> We have uh here this evening we've got Dr. Dots here representing our high school. Uh we have also Elizabeth Kitchen uh representing our elementary school. And so tonight we're coming to you uh asking for your approval to have summer school for 2026 at Huntington High School and also uh summer I read at uh Flint Springs.