Follow me in the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge algiance 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. >> Great, please. >> Thank you, Lord, for this day and for our great country. I also appreciate so much uh getting to share these experiences with these uh employees at Mcconal School Corporation where we work together for the betterment of our community. Just ask that you bless our efforts with uh for the best for our kids in your name. Amen. >> Amen. Thank you. Okay, with that I'll call the Conf School Corporation Board of School Trustees March 18th, 2026 meeting to order. Roll call, please. >> Here, Greg Bington >> here. >> Andrew Adams >> here, >> Alan Wilson, Shel >> here, Tim White here, Robert Dane >> here.
Good evening. I call the March 18th, 2026 select board meeting to order at 7:01. This meeting is being recorded and broadcast live by our friends at WACA Cable TV and livereamed on YouTube. Remote participation is available using the Zoom video conferencing platform. Any disruption with the video conferencing platform will result in the platform being shut down. In the event of this disruption, broadcasting will continue on WACA TV and live streamed on YouTube. Tonight, anyone in attendance that's in person is asked currently to acknowledge that they are recording tonight's meeting. So, if anybody's recording tonight's meeting on the wrong, did I see a hand raised? just so we know. Thank you. Okay. Uh let's proceed with tonight's agenda. Before we start, I I need to read this because it's it's it's kind of important because sometimes we forget the most important things in in our lives.
Oh, I was going to be on a week here. >> We have student recognition. We have two students of the month. presenters here. >> We're looking for them both actually. >> Maybe they were here, but not here. >> Come back to us. So now we'll open this up to public comment on closed session items. Is there any public comment on the closed session item?
So, House Bill 2172, House draft 2, relating to employment of retirees, establishes a five-year pilot program to authorize Department of Education to rehire uh retired teachers and educational officers for hard to staff positions. first to testify the department of education. I know this is not here so aloha chair Kim, vice chair Kanani, members of the committee, Sean Bacon speaking on behalf of the department of education.
>> Good evening everyone. My name is Walker and I'm the student council secretary this year and I'm pretty sure during the last week of February, we hosted our annual classes showc. We also celebrated Black History Month during that time. There was a lot of success. Many students took part activities during Malaysian study hall to celebrate. In addition, the class of 2026 just returned from their school senior trip and there was 111 seniors attending which is a great turnout. And earlier today, juniors completed the NGC assessments in English, language arts, and mathematics. Also, today we had over 30 students attended Ruckers Engineering Day trip where they got to support career paths of engineering which was a really great opportunity. Looking great undercluding our gold match that took place earlier today. We would like to recognize who senior month and Zack Hickman who was selected as our safe driver for the month.
Um but you always you know accepted that victory with grace and great sportsmanship and you know at the heart of it all that's what's so important. So I want to congratulate you again. The board is so proud of you and you know we hope that you will continue on this journey and continue to pursue athletics and hope that you're able to take away some really valuable life lessons. So at this point I'm going to call up Mrs. Booth and we're going to give you than you too. She is a phenomenal coach just her way with the way she's able to kind of keep their attention and you know import so many great um lessons for them. She really built such a great she so dedicated so we feel so fortunate to have her here. I also want to thank all the parents I know um shuttling kids back and forth to practices and there's a lot of time and hard work.
You guys ready to find out who nominated you tonight? We'll begin. Good evening, everyone. When we think about high school, we often think about the big events, the homecoming games, the dances, the finals, and of course graduation. But who makes sure those moments aren't forgotten? That's the work of our yearbook staff, and specifically the dedicated students who spend endless hours capturing our life at CHS. Lindsey Maloney is one of those people. She's a dedicated student, but she also serves as a historian of the school, transforming brief moments into lasting legacies. While many students rushed to class or hung out with friends, Lindsey found time in between these activities to capture memories with a camera in hand and design pages to best highlight these special moments. Her work reminds us that the high school experience isn't just about grades, but memories these students make together. Lindsey brings a unique perspective to our school.
Brings us up to item 1.2, additions or deletions to the agenda. >> Yes, sir. Have a couple of additions. uh miscellaneous uh personnel 1.2.1 Brett Gordon is a transfer from special ed to project the way and then 1.2.1.2 um is Dylan Clay who will transfer to special education at the middle school to take Mr. Len's spot that's approved. >> Okay, hearing that I'll entertain a motion to approve the agenda as amended. >> So moved. >> Second. >> I second.
In USA Today, the US Central Command reported that 200 American service members have been injured in the ongoing Iranian conflict with 10 seriously wounded and more than 180 already back on duty. While the US death toll has risen to 13 after the KC 135 crash of the and the Iranian attacks on bases. At this time, I'd like to ask for a moment of silence and respect for those families who lost loved ones and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our country. Thank you. God bless America. Okay. Uh at this time, uh I'd ask if anybody's in the audience would like to uh are in the audience. I see a hand raised already. um citizens participation. Um I ask that you folks if you have want to come up to the podium or that are on screen, keep your comments and questions uh kind of shot because we have a full agenda tonight and I'd like to get home by 3:00 a.m.
Hearing none, we'll move into close session. Okay, we'll do both of them after close session. Okay, we'll open this back up to open session again. Flag salute lead 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. Couple items in the agenda leaving 6.7 and we're going to move the recognition of students back with the other students that are going to be speaking with those two changes. Can I get approve of the agenda? >> I move to approve the agenda with those changes. What you saying? All those in favor? I >> unanimous close session. No action was taken. >> Soon representatives What is this morning?
We stand on our testimony offering comments on this measure and are available to answer any questions. Thank you. Uh while a lot of a lot of chairs appreciate your standing on comments because I think the public has a right to really know what's in these bills and what your position is. I would appreciate if you did summary. >> Sorry about that. chair. Um the intent of this bill is really to look at trying to help with some of our um retirees coming back into service um and helping in some of our hard to staff and shortage areas. Um we really support the intent of of this measure. Uh I know that there will be some administrative processes that the department needs to follow on an annual basis. Uh we also have been working closely with the attorney general's office to look how it may affect our our pension and ERS system.
And finally, student council is scheduled for April 24th and thank you for your time. Next on agenda is item the public forum. This is the public forum for agenda items. wanted to speak on an agenda. >> Yeah, I did. >> Okay, please microphone. Um, your time limit will be five minutes. State your name and address and let us know which agenda item you're speaking to. >> Okay. >> My name is Allen. I7 years ago since I've lived here in town. However, in recent years with the budget, I've watched resources being taken away from very concerning because it seems as though the public doesn't have an opportunity to resources like the district. statements made publicly so thank you Mr. I will um uh say again as I did when we opened say that we're um I'll speak for myself but I think that was probably the board members themselves.
So we also appreciate all of your support at home and I'm sure girls you appreciate parent support as well. Okay. Um so thank you for supporting your girls and programs uh to the parents as well. So what do you want first? Sure. We call you up. Uh Ciaelli. El Milk I'm a little more prepared this year than I was last year. Um, first of all I want to thank you for inviting us here tonight. It's really nice to recognize the girls um and an incredible group of girls. This team didn't just win games this season. You girls made a station. Um you finished the end you finished the season undefeated won the same tournament and the ML championship through hard work, teamw and a lot of fun. An undefeated season doesn't happen by accident. hours of practice together and hours of preparation that no one else you girls show resilience when games were close confidence when pressure was high and were humble like said in every victory.
She has an eye for the moments that matter, the laughter in the cafeteria, the intense concentration during a project, and the sheer joy of a win. She takes raw moments and turns them into curated story that students will look back on for years to come. This year and last year, Lindsey worked tirelessly to ensure that our yearbook was not just a book, but a true reflection of our community. She went above and beyond to make sure every group, every club, and every student felt seen and celebrated. So, Lindsey, thank you. >> [snorts] >> Thank you for your dedication, your creativity, and your passion. Thank you for capturing the moments that we might have otherwise forgotten. When you look at your yearbook, remember to thank people like Lindsey who helped to document everyone's best moments, allowing them to look back on these years with fondness. Congratulations to my Soaring Eagle, Lindsey Maloney.
Any questions, comments on the agenda? Hearing? None. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Opposed. Same sign. Motion carries. Item 2.1, student rotarian for March. Leah. >> Yeah. Ask Lee to step up here with me. Got to brag on her a little bit. Stand right here. All right. I know you don't seem the same. Yeah. The Marshall hearing of the month is Leah Bogs, daughter of Tim and Karen Bogs. Leah is involved in multiple school clubs including National Honor Society, Sunshine Society, Counterpoint Show Choir, and Theater Troop 106. She has also been part of the French club and she reminded everybody at Rotary that we don't have French club anymore the fellowship of Christian athletes. During her years in theaters she has been on sta stage manager, student production assistant and dance captain. Uh she has also played four years of volleyball serving as captain for one year, men's girls basketball for three years and completed and competed in two years of track and field.
if possible. Yeah. Yeah. Mr. Done, good evening. >> Good evening, Dr. only 19 Main Street and um like to thank you for starting it off about about the Iranian conflict which it's like Vietnam and illegal entry but I'm not going to blame anybody but the president. Okay, my my question is about housing. I want to know under what class is the Ashland house 119 Main Street. What is that classified as? >> In in what way, Mark? As as to affordable housing or residential, I I'm not quite sure what you are looking for. Of course, um it was brought up in the last select in the select board meeting that um it was it was like a it was like affordable housing and age related and stuff like that. It was talked on next to the Ashlin Housing Authority. >> I believe we discussed >> What is the Ashlin Housing Authority class?
Good evening board members and superintendent Mr. Parker. Thank you for having me. My name is Payton Wenders and I'm your UT student representative with events and updates from my last. So, starting off with some past events. Um, March 27th, students had a great time touring UC Davis um and evenings on campus with UC Davis alumni, Mr. Lewis and Mr. N. Uh, the fourth um at 6 p.m. we have incoming ninth graders come in uh for parent student night. welcome um for our welcome night and great to see our board clerk miss. Um Thursday the 5th, new tech drama students read and performed Cat in the Hat in the Anderson City Library. The 7th crab we had the crab feed cleanup um our volunteer opportunity with Miss Hernandez. We had our record number for our new tech uh students volunteer the afterparty, you know, 48 students showed up.
So, thank you. >> Thank you. And with that, we do have the attorney general, >> Jenny Nakamoto. And I know you have a lot of um amendments. >> Yes. Good afternoon, chair, vice chair, members of the committee. Jenny Nakamoto, deputy attorney general. Uh we did submit comments that incorporation of more objective standards and measurable criteria um directly into the statute. We also provided some suggested language and as Mr. Bacon mentioned, we are working with DOE on trying to bridge these.
Tonight's budget is something that we're um we feel good about as opposed to where we were a year ago. Um there are since December um opportunities every board meeting um when budget season starts which is around the December time frame opportunities for the public to um to engage. It's an agenda item um every meeting from December until this most recent meeting. So we thank you for your feedback and would encourage you. >> Thank you very much. >> See no other public members wishing to speak. I will move on to item which is the presentation of the budget over to Dr. All right. Good evening everybody. Everybody hear me? Everybody here can hear good. I'm a walker and a talker so I'm not going to be at the podium so I apologize if my back's to you. For those of you who don't know I'm Dr.
I'm incredibly proud of the way you girls represented elementary who played with hard supported each other and demonstrated sportsmanship every step of the way. Thank you, Mrs. Pearson and Mrs. A lot goes into making a championship team and it doesn't go unnoticed. Thank you to the parents and the families for all your constant support. I love looking into the stands before every game and not just seeing the parents and the siblings but so many grandparents as well. Always specializing on our graders in the back. Your leadership set the for this entire season. You by example in practice and in game and you car and how you carry yourself on and off. You encouraged and showed leadership towards the younger players and you always made us. Your impact goes far beyond this championship. Best of luck in high school and I can't wait to see what the future holds for each of and finally to all of our champions here you set the standard back to back championship definitely made a statement but let's continue to work hard and come back even better.