and student leaders from Mary Castle Elementary to lead us in our Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, students. Uh Dr. Blythe, would you like to introduce our students? >> Yes, good evening, Dr. Smith, President Norman, members of the board. We have Cartier Norman from second grade, Rachel Ashigari from fourth grade, and Preston Bookmyer is a sixth grader at Mary Castle. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Thank you, DR. SMITH. WELL DONE. AT THIS TIME, I'LL TURN IT OVER TO MS. Carla Johnson so we can do our Above and [snorts] Beyond recognitions. Good evening, Madam President, Dr. Smith, and members of the board. This evening, we present our Above and Beyond to Steve Fishburn, Joseph White, and Wesley Van Brueni.
Welcome everyone to the March 16th, 2026 Ashlin Conservation Commission meeting which I am calling to order at 7:00 p.m. There is a quorum of the commi commission present and before we open up our first hearing I have to make a few protocol announcements. My name is Greg Ws. I am the chair. This meeting is being held live at the at the um town hall at Ashland and it's also being recorded by Wacka Cable. If there's any interruption in the Wacka cable signal, the meeting will continue. This meeting is also being held live by Zoom. And before we get started to our first hearing, I have to make a premeating uh statement regarding Zoom. Under under Governor Baker's March 12th, 2020 executive order, public boards are allowed to meet remotely. This order was most recently extended until June of by Governor Healey as part of the supplemental bill signed in March of 2023.
Heat. Heat. today. Hey, hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Jump. patience. I really appreciate you. we have managed to with Fernando's help uh defeat our technological problems and so now I should be able to put a presentation up online um and here in just a m just want to state that this meeting is being recorded by the Greenfield Community Television GCTV. If any other persons present are doing the same, you must notify the chairperson at this time. And I'm seeing that our intrepid reporter from the Greenfield Recorder is also recording. So with that, I would like to call us to order at 6:37 p.m. Member Webb, will you please call the role? And I know that we do have one online. >> Chair Ston >> here. I am here. here. >> Here >> sorry, member Dman. I think that I may have not had our audio on for that.
With that, we're going to start with our first item on the agenda, Senate Senate bill House Bill 1605, House Draft 1, relating to human and community resilience, appropriate funds to the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Ag and Human Resilience for the development of its Human and Community Resilience Institute. And first is Brian Miyamoto from the Hawaii Farm Bureau. Right? That way. I have you down as first. Who am I to argue? You're in strong opposition, right? >> Strong opposition. Thank you, Chair, members of the committee. Brian Miyamoto here on behalf of the Hawaii Farm Bureau. Sorry, Chair, I expected to go after the University of Hawaii. That would explain everything about this bill and then the the Institute on what day it is talking about food security and all those numbers. Uh what what level of food insecurity we have here in Hawaii, what level of nutrition security we have in Hawaii.
You Please rise while we say the pledge of allegiance. >> I aliance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Tom, are there any items to remove, add, or otherwise reshuffle? >> Yes. Um, we will move item 9.3 under action and have that presented prior to 9.1. So, we'll move it up to the top of that section. Okay. Does the board have any other questions or comments or other requests? >> Okay. All right. I will attempt entertain a motion to approve the agenda as discussed. >> So, moved >> by moved by Aaron, second by >> Katie. Cindy, please. Cindy, please lead us in a roll call vote. >> Susiki. Yes. >> Siger. >> Yes. >> Kilberg. >> Yes. >> Meadows. >> Yes. >> Gerals.
Would you all please join me in the Pledge of Allegiance? Ready, begin. >> [laughter] >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Can I have a a motion to adopt the agenda, please? I move that the board adopt the March 16th, 2026 meeting agenda as presented. Second. It's been moved and seconded. Can I have a roll call, please? Delgado? Aye. Garrett? Aye. Herring? Aye. Mazza? Aye. Morley? Aye. Burton? Aye. Thank you. First we have our recognition of 25-year employees downstairs in multi-purpose room, so I invite all of you to join me downstairs. We'll be back up here shortly. Thank you. >> Okay. I'm moving. >> Mhm. >> everyone. We're back in the 7:37. And I know we're trying to get some seats in back, but there's more chairs, so we're working on that.
Let's stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Okay, first item on the agenda [clears throat] is the approval of minutes. Can I get a motion from the Board of Education to approve the minutes of the February 23rd, 2026 monthly business meeting, the February 23rd, 2026 closed meeting, the March 2nd, 2026 workshop meeting, and the March 2nd, 2026 closed meeting. >> So moved. >> Second. >> I move April 2nd. >> Thank you. Ken Dawson. >> Aye. >> April Finan. >> Aye. >> Kira Caston. >> Aye. >> Katie Courtney. >> Aye. >> And Don Renner. >> Aye. Motion carries. >> Thank you. >> Item number four, reception of visitors. Julia, do we have any slips?
Last week we had our music programs and our kindergarten friends got their first taste of what it was like to be up on the risers and performing for a very very large group of people and they did an awesome job. Um before we get started tonight, I would like to give a big shout out to Mr. Ethan Gonzalez. He is our music teacher. Um this is Ethan's first year with us. It's his first year teaching. He's right out of school and I have to say he has done an exceptional job with our friends. Um the programs last week were amazing. They were filled with singing and dancing and just lots and lots of excitement from kids. Lots of engagement and he's done an awesome job. So without further ado, I'm going to turn it over to Mr. Gonzalez. >> Thank you so much. So I'm very excited to present to you some of the songs that uh were in the concert last week.
And any discussion or questions? So, just so you're aware, this is this happens every year. Part-time teachers we non-renew, um and then many of them we end up hiring back uh if if they would like to come back. So, it's just this is a formality um that we do with [snorts] with all part-time teachers. And roll call, please. >> [clears throat] >> First. Yes. Uh next item is the resolution for dismissal of first, second, and third grade or third year teachers. A motion and a second required to discuss and approve the resolution for dismissal of first, second, third year teachers. So moved. Second. And questions or discussion? Roll call, please. >> [clears throat] >> Yes. Yes. All right, the next step is the approval of the Fox Valley Career Center Joint Agreement, and I need a motion and a second to discuss and approve the Fox Valley Career Center Joint Agreement for the 2026-2027 school year.
Today is Monday, March 16, 2026, 6:30 p.m. And Madame Secretary, roll call, please. Mr. Brown >> here. >> Mr. Gyos >> here. >> Zit Stumbress is here. Dr. Hall >> here. >> Mr. Swallish >> here. >> Miss Venegas >> here. >> Miss Wolf >> here. >> Is that it? That's it. Okay.
All in favor, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, same sign. Motion carries. Do we have any sign-up for speaking to the agenda items? No. No. Okay. There is time at the end of the meeting for non-agenda items if anybody wants to address anything. So, item B1, minutes of work session of February 6th, 2026, and minutes of the regular board meeting of February 9th, 2026. Can I get a motion for that, please? I'll make a motion to approve the minutes of the work session on February 6th and the minutes of our regular board meeting on February 9th. I'll second. I have a motion and a second.
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> [snorts] >> Providing today's students opportunities to become tomorrow's leaders. We do have a couple of public comments. So, I do want to remind those that wish to share that we do need to keep them limited to 3 minutes. Lori [snorts] Spray? >> 2 minutes is about right. Can you hear me okay? >> Yep. >> Well, I'm here because I want to share something both meaningful and personal. After much reflection, I've decided that it's time for me to retire from my teaching position at Central Noble. Okay. It's been a tremendous privilege to spend my entire career, over three decades, at Central Noble. I've had the opportunity to work alongside truly amazing colleagues, some who are here tonight.
Plays basketball. I know you're heavily involved in FFA. But, when I sent out an email to the teachers, Mrs. Hadinger responded really quickly. And uh this is what she said about you, okay? I would like to nominate Alex Davison. Alex works so hard in Algebra 2 and always has a smile on his face. He's helpful to other students who come to him with questions about Algebra 2. On Tuesday, I saw him removing the basketball signs from the light poles along the highway after school. Made an impression on her. So, I'm going to give you those comments and this certificate. And this is for you, too. Thank you. THANK YOU, ALEX. >> [applause] >> AND OUR TEACHER OF THE MONTH is Logan Whitman. And Mrs. Kylie's going to actually emailed me and said asked if she could nominate a a teacher for employee of the month and I said absolutely.
So, >> on your homepage is the best way for me to >> Yeah. >> access it. It took me a little while to find my way around in there and go here's where all the documents are and >> is it in that segment you think where you >> I can't remember I'd have to go back and look okay to see >> now at the May meeting u April or May then it'd be open for public comments at May you would have more idea what transpired. >> Yeah because in April we're actually meeting with with Mr. Miller um we set up a time to actually negotiations with him. >> So on the contract itself. So so that way the board has kind of an idea of of everything really. >> What day are you meeting with him? >> Uh I think it's 14th. April 14th. your information on the board uh that's on your portal that didn't tell you what the current cost is for the same >> I'm actually going to share that today.
This is our uh high school honors band orchestra and choir. Um, and it is just they are just amazing. And it's always interesting when you talk to these students, which I've talked to some recently. So many of them in our honors group are planning on going into music after high school, music education, performance, that type of thing. So again, these aren't just students who can play. These are truly talented musicians. So kudos to them. Uh, congratulations to Mrs. Wan Mueller at Tomkins and Mrs. Burroughs at Dexter. They were named University of Evansville ACE Educators of the Year. UV always gives these out. Now, this is not to be confused with the Vandenberg County Educator of the Year award that's coming up soon. Uh, but this is something UV does and it's always great to see our dedicated staff uh being honored for their hard work.
He's polite, kind, and thoughtful in his words and actions. What stands out most about Liam is that he's someone we can rely on. He's honest, considerate, and works to do the right thing even when no one is watching. So, we're very proud of Liam, thankful for the example he sets for. Congratulations. >> Don't mess around. >> Good evening. It is my honor to share with you that Sebastian has been selected as our student of the month from Dear Meadow. Sebastian is a role model student who is extremely respectful to his peers and his teachers. I can always count on him for a polite word, kind gesture, and a sweet smile. He is very helpful and sincere. >> His teacher always looks forward to hearing of his future and the things that he will do. We are so proud of Another person weird. Hello. I'd like to introduce 18 student of the month for this month for respect as fluid.
If they could come up. Congratulations to Steve, Joseph, and Wesley, security officers at Lawrence Central High School for being selected to receive the Above and Beyond award. On December 3rd, 2025, security officer Steve, Joseph, and Wesley responded to a suspicious vehicle near I-465 and East 56th Street and found an expectant mother experiencing pregnancy complications and in labor. She had come to Lawrence Central High School because she knew it would be a safe place for her and her 5-year-old son. Our security EMT team assist assessed her condition and called an ambulance due to her complications. EMS transported the mother to the hospital while our team cared for her 5-year-old son until family members arrived. The mother provided an update and expressed her gratitude to Steve, Joseph, and Wesley for their support. She sent a letter to Franklin Bush, who was here this evening, and he sent it to us.
Please follow these procedures for attending and participating. The meetings of the conservation commission will be held using Zoom. As I identify the item on the agenda, the applicant for that agenda item will be given an opportunity to provide a presentation and will be allowed to share the screen to show plans, pictures, etc. At the end of the presentation, the chair will entertain questions and comments from the commission. When the commission's discussion has concluded, the chair will open up discussion from the public. Upon the hearing or meeting conclusion, a motion to continue or close the hearing will be entertained.
We are in the middle of roll call and we would like to know if you're here. >> Present. Thank you. >> Member Goodwin is not present. >> We have a quorum with one absence. Um so with that um we have our fiscal year 2027 public budget hearing. I think do I have to open it formally? The public hearing is now opened. Um, we have just to walk folks through the agenda. It's in a slightly different order than you might be used to. We're going to hear the presentation first and then we'll have public comment and then we will do our discussion after we've heard from the public. All right. With that, give me two seconds. I'll put your presentation up on the Zoom. I am sharing my screen to the Zoom. Jeff, can you confirm that the Zoom is displaying that for you? >> Yes, I can see it.
This bill is is addressing trying to combine all the different programs and again food security, nutrition security. Now I was going to say I am the the role model for nutrition security and probably the the one that can best talk about nutrition. Um obviously. But this is extremely an important issue. We talk about farm to families, farm to food bank, but I think the university and CTAHR specifically go a long way in helping us become more food secure and more nutritionally secure. Doing the outreach and in combining these programs that maybe is a little bit more spread out than it should be. So again, we are in strong support of this this this measure and it is one of the Farm Bureau's priorities. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. Okay, good job. We're going to have questions for you after. Okay, now we have the University of Hawaii.