>> Okay. >> And then we would have the 27,500 half of the implementation fee for year one. >> Okay. So the 37 doesn't come in until year two. >> Yes. Correct. That is correct. >> And I saw you said we're running dual systems for school year 26 27 but how long is the implementation time? >> It is one year. >> Okay. Yep. One year and it it's a big task. Um it'll be a lot of work and we have discussed that in the business office and with Sandy and and I mean we're willing to take that on because we know the benefits of it in the end and what it will be and how helpful it will be for us back there. So >> So the remainder of 26 is a transfer year and 27 we go live. >> Correct. So, if this is approved, we sign our contract hopefully beginning of March, >> March of 2027, we would go live with Tyler.
Even when we talk about people and cuts and we're talking about 20, that's an impact of those people, right? But I think for everybody in this room, we focus on the impact of the kids, right? What's the the impact of the kids and their education and what we're offering. And I I'm just sharing my thoughts on this that I'm going to have a real hard time supporting any budget going forward that I feel like is terribly impacting, negatively impacting the um what our students are getting here. And um I say that because I think in some of the conversations we've had earlier when we had our our workshop, there are some things I'm like, "Yeah, makes perfect sense. You shouldn't be offering classes when you have five, six kids, seven kids in them." Um that just it doesn't make sense. I think some of the other things we've talked about I'm not as sold on.
That's how we came up with bridges where that we were having discussions drive prior to not long here of well no I don't want to send kids out it's more effective to do something so we do anything else >> that yeah sorry >> okay um having heard everybody else's question. I'll just ask you one more time. Is there anything else the board would like to ask the superintendent before I move on to uh for another public comment? >> Question. >> Pardon me. I do not have a question. >> I do not do not. But thank you. Thank you for asking. >> No. Um Okay. So, uh having heard that I think we'll open up again to public comment. So, again, I'll move. Have you was your question answered? Is there anything else that you'd like to ask? >> No, it was answered. Excellent. Okay. Thank you.
So, we've been working hard. We have some scenarios to give to the board, but there's going to be some difficult decisions to be made. But I think it's important whoever's watching at home or whoever sees this or whoever is going to watch it now, you realize what this board is dealing with. This is not we're going to wake up one day and just say, "Yeah, let's cut this, let's cut that, or let's move this." No, these are these are difficult things. And especially, I have to say, and I will say it, this board is very fiscally responsible. This board is very frugal just with some of the questions I get on a daily basis, which is great. It's an incredible thing. Um, you could read about me. You could Google me. I know we've did this in the past couple years, but do I spend a lot?
So, he's he's a wonderful parent member. Um and he represents Bill Moore as a parent. So, I mean, that gives us more spread, right? Cuz we don't we don't have Bill Moore representation um otherwise. So, the question to the table is because we're struggling to get a teacher, um Adriana said she may have some people, but she just didn't want to create an outsized uh influence of Montavista as a campus. And my perspective was I'd rather err on the side of more role different roles having voices than worry about one school having two members on the committee. In In fact, back when we had our student member, they were from Montavista. That didn't create any problems. It actually was something that was helpful to us, right? Because we were able Okay. Okay. I can at least ask. Um So, then until we have those members, do we want to pause on um like continuing meetings or keep going?
And so, let's use it. Let's use the parent square because I get that. I get that in a dumpload to me 6 p.m. every single day. Thank you, uh, Miss >> Yeah. So, you know, I would have I would have received it. >> I appreciate that. Right. And then it was on me, >> right, to be like, okay, >> yes or no, I read it or not. But we have parents square. So, >> regarding the feedback, do you have like a summary or the overall topics or concerns that those 30 parents shared? >> Yeah, I can tell you there were no concerns. It just was generally a preference between one or the other and then the highlights of why they chose that preference. Um, some that stand out to me is and make me feel old is that several people said that they had McGraill when they were in school.
All right. Unfortunately, Lucas did lose a stock. So, she going to have to try extra hard to keep all those stocks in place, you know. Mhm. >> All right. >> I believe in my idea is that this is a different >> Lucina that uses the same skin >> because the first one they sent in the Crom played more like the Lucina from last >> and this one isn't playing like the Lucina from last round. >> Okay, maybe that's part of their strategy. >> That probably is. Ah, speaking of strategy, >> speak. My bad. >> Speaking of strategy, look at that. >> Look at that. Everyone is excited. He's posing. >> Celebration over here. >> Yeah, he is posing like crazy and everyone's getting along with it. Heck yeah. >> This is their last person in our third person and we only have two dogs on their third.
We would discontinue with Boyce. Um, we don't currently have a contract with Boyce, so there's no um worries with canceling a contract with them. >> So, two years will be heavy on expense in this arena. >> A little Yeah, I mean a little Well, I mean, we it'll be a little bit heavier because Voice has increased their prices. will only pay voice the one year and Tyler then starts the second year. >> But you'll pay the 477 and the 20 whatever the implementation >> and the second pay the 27 and the 37. >> Correct. Yes. Sorry. >> Yeah. >> Is it an annual is it an automatic renewal or you got to renegotiate after three years? >> Um that I'm not aware of. My guess is it's an automatic renewal. like the CPI plus whatever you >> that that is something we'll have our when we sign the contract we'll have our attorney look at because those automatic renewals get us >> that's what they're going to hear >> they do >> and then is there any negotiation on an implementation fee I mean that's >> that is negotiated >> that was negotiated >> that is negotiated down >> I negotiate $20,000 off of that >> okay >> so they were at 75,000 for >> they were at 70,000 for an implementation fee yes for quote.
And I say it to you, Jim, because I know you've been working a million different variations of this, but you had said earlier sort of you're you're going to be looking for some of our feedback on that 2.55 number and I might not be comfortable going that low. Um so I I say that again those comments are broad as to the budget problem also but about the the presentation and you know one of the things I could see myself supporting might be the only one um is rather than making certain cuts that number might come out three or three and a half for me but we might have to cut deeper into um onetime funds and deal with a bigger problem down the road. Um, >> right. >> So, I I just I wanted to put that out there disagree with that. I mean, I'm looking at that 255 number and, you know, and I'm glad that you have, you know, the last three or four years shown along with it.
And uh then I'll close out the public side here and then we'll go to what's online. >> Sure. >> Anyone online that may have a question on anything you've heard on the budget tonight or a question comment on the budget, um now's the time, you can raise your hand and we'll be glad to hear you. >> Anything? >> Nope. No raised hands. I want to thank everybody for uh their time tonight. So uh on page 28, the superintendent provided next steps. We will not I I don't see a need to have the February 26th um budget workshop. And again, as I mentioned at the start of the meeting, there'll be plenty more time for the public to make comment as we go through the process for the board of finance. Um as you can see, the board of education at CO introduced the board of finance by March 9th.
I spend on kids. I spend on programs. That's why we're here. Okay. Um, if our kids need something or if our kids want something to be successful, our job is to get it to them. Okay? That's not fluff to me. That's why you guys brought me here. Okay? Uh, so we're going to continue to do that the best we can. We're not going to stop growing. We're not going to stop moving our kids forward for what they need. You know, the world is changing. It's different than when I was in school. It's different than when you were all in school. Um, but we have to just, you know, there's not much you can do when you're putting, you know, something square in a round hole kind of thing, you know. So, um, so that's where we're at. Um, I'm positive. I'm confident that we're going to get through this budget cycle.
I defer to Katie on that one cuz like I really need the board's lens on like are we out of are we out of what the board intended for us if we're continuing forward without without all those members present? Okay. versus where people are coming from. So, I'm totally fine with that. As far as like stopping work and whatever, I mean, it's February. So, as long as we think that Justin can make it moving forward and this next person could start maybe at the next meeting, then I think I'd be good. All right. I don't Okay. I mean, we're already we've already done all this work as is. So, I wouldn't I would hate to like pause when we're also getting closer to the part where we're having to submit things to the board. I don't want to like put a kink in things. So, >> Yeah.
Yeah. So, yeah, >> that stood out for me. >> Yeah. Yeah, [laughter] >> we did. Yeah. Thank you. >> Any other questions? >> All right. Thank you both. >> Um, sorry, one question. >> Go ahead, please. >> Um, so if a parent still wanted to after our discussion still wanted to view this, would they have that opportunity? >> Parents always have the opportunity to view any of our curriculum. We're required to keep a copy here at the district office. And so when you walk through our department, you'll see bookshelves that have every piece of our curriculum so that anytime if there's a request to view it, they can come in and look at it. >> Gotcha. >> And this is just a work study. We have not um this we haven't taken any action to adopt it. So there's still time if people wanted to come and take a look and give some feedback.
>> That's true. We're going to we're going to see what happens. We're going to see what what gets going on. I'm pretty sure Sebastian is really excited. Um, while we have some a little bit of downtime, I think we should No. Um hopefully Lucas can rob him of some of his stocks. >> Let's hope. >> He's got to SD right quick. >> Mhm. >> Only once though. >> Only once. All right. And now it's time to get it on. does a dash attack. Dash attack is actually one of Lucas's best moves. You have to hit it really precisely because if you hit it at the tip, kind of like Mark's sword, like if you hit it at the tip, it does really good. It does really good damage, good knock back. Same with his up air as well. Uh same with his side uh forward air.
>> Yeah. And and Craig really with him very well. So it was a lot of conversations. >> I was hoping you hit it under the form. >> I was I gave him some wild number and it didn't work out. >> She did try very much. I mean they flew out here. We had a rep come from the east coast and one from Texas. Flew in. We met. Um I had several conversations with them. They're very motivated obviously, but I mean I think that for them to have a place in Indiana and for us to we're first in one to one. We're first in a lot of things and so I think this will be a really uh great opportunity for us here. >> Does it give you any pause that this is new? >> No, it does not. And the reason why um accounting software systems, payroll, all of those things are standard across the US.
I mean, it's it's less than half of of what we've been generally getting, right? >> And that is a huge impact even if nothing else is going on, right? Because the we like Marcy was saying, we already have these built-in increases. I was going to say the 255 is less than the, you know, 4% cola, right? Or three and a half or whatever it is, right? It's it's less than whatever that is. It's less than, you know, the other cost. It's not additive at all. Correct. >> So, we're absorbing loss in the 255. >> Yeah. And so that's, you know, I I just it's it's it's kicking the can down the road if you don't fix it. >> Right. >> Mark, I think you brought up an important point because I think some people will look at this and say, "Well, why can't we wait?
Uh and I think our meeting is on the 10th. Uh and then we'll be presenting to the board of finance on the 18th. See the other dates that follow behind that. The referendum is on the 14th. Joe, to your question, we'll know well in advance uh on the ECS funding if there's any change on that or excess cost. All right. So, having no other questions, I think I think we've come to the point where we can make a motion uh to move this from the superintendent's proposed budget to the budget that me own is the board of education and the um and the budget that we'll present to the board of finance on the 18th. So, uh, if if hearing no objection, I'll take a motion that the Canton Board of Education adopt the 2026 2027 superintendent's proposed budget totaling 37,217,715 or a 6.67 increase as presented.
Um, the other thing, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but Eric Torres was here. is doing a great job. I think he probably left already, but you know, school 8, which has been on our radar every single day, needs a complete overhaul of a heating system. Complete overhaul, boilers, unit ventilators, and rooms. It's sort of like building a brand new hotel, okay, with what, 30 something rooms, right? That is not free. That is not cheap. Okay. Will we offset some of that with SDA monies that we hopefully will get? Sure. That's what we're hoping for. Um, but we don't know if that's coming in yet. We're going to try to do the best we can with that. This board was in incredible in putting $700,000 in capital reserve. They made a commitment to that. So, so it's offset, but we're talking about a big ticket number.
I'm >> And we could also provide them with a brief overview of what we've gone over if they have any specific interest or questions about any of those topics overview of the topics. I don't know. Yeah, I'm pretty confident Justin's committed. So, I I think we will have >> at the last meeting? I thought there was somebody else at the last meeting. Okay, yeah. Yeah. He was at the second to last one at least. I missed the last one. And then he was at the last one. Yeah. Yeah, okay. So, we're I think we're great. That's fine. Okay. So, then with that I think it's time for us >> Yeah. pick our next few. The only one that we have like been really holding on to is the secret clubs and hazing No. Secret societies and hazing? I can't remember what it's called. Yeah, hazing and secret society.
We could we could still take that into consideration before we adopt the approval to purchase. >> Thank you for finishing my [laughter] >> Scary. We share the same brain sometimes, huh? Thank you, Mr. Watson. You're >> welcome. >> Oh, it's been a week. Okay, we're gonna move on. [laughter] [applause] All right, we're at the call to the public. We do have several speaker cards. Uh, so I must read this statement. Members of the board may not discuss items that are not specifically identified on the agenda. Therefore, pursuant to ARS 38-431-01, action taken as a result of public comment will be limited to directing staff to study the matter, responding to any criticism, or scheduling the matter for a future agenda.