So, you know, you see the numbers. Um they're a little bit little bit different um from last year, a little bit down a little bit, uh which I'll show you. There's a slide coming up. School 4 has 420 students. 6 has 349. 7 has 287. School 8's at 381. School 9's at 354 and School 10's at 281. Again, we may be one or two up or down, plus or minus, because again, this is a March number and we are at the end of March, so uh but this is where we were when we were when we were producing all this information um for the board. >> [clears throat] >> The current middle school and high school enrollment as of March was 951 for the middle school and 1284. This is in-seat enrollment we're talking about. Kids are actu- actually in seats. Okay? So, this last three slides are for kids in seats.
But by doing so, you are demonstrating for the very students that your mission says you're supposed to be preparing for a successful life that bullies who ignore the law, ignore the Constitution are immune. You would be teaching our students that if you violate the rules and procedures with enough crust and bravado that good, honest people will just stand idly by and say, "Well, gosh, there's nothing we can do." So, if the Dysart Board truly wants to prepare our students for a successful lifetime with excellence in the journey, they will take a stand. They will make their voices heard and will clearly state that being sneaky and breaking the law just to get your way is wrong. They will stand up against this wrong. We cannot and should not That's That's all we have. All right, next we go to item C, Superintendent and Governing Board updates with the first one, student update.
I as I return to Richards, I will really work to ensure that Richards Raiders continue to be excellent learners in a community of belonging and engagement for all. I also just want to offer a brief congratulations to all the students and and educators here tonight. It is inspiring to me to start this part of my journey being really reminded of how and why we do what we do. Thank you, and go Raiders. >> [applause] >> On the agenda we have some recognitions this evening. Dr. Phillips. Thank you, Mr. Steiner. Columbus North Gymnastics continues their run of excellence and we welcome Mr. Brian Lewis, athletic director at Columbus North High School. And coaches and girls come on up. Evening. So, I want to say thank you to the board for recognizing our girls gymnasts. They put in a lot of hard work over the over the year and obviously it showed.
What does that mean? If the DGF does not approve our 2028 budget, they would force us to make drastic cuts for our expenditures to be able to fit within our budget. Or if things if we couldn't manage it on our own, that the state could come in and take control and then all decisions are out of our hands. When I spoke with our DGF ref uh representative to go over different scenarios for CN, we discussed depleting all of our cash balances to help fund our budgets for the next two years. While she said that it is within CN's right to do that, she also advised that it would not be a financially wise decision for us to do that at this time. Referendum. This is our kind of second main topic for tonight. Scenario A, a November 2026 ballot. Central Noble Community School Corporation could be on the November 2026 ballot for a referendum if we provide notice to the state by August 1st with a list of 5% of Albian's registered voters who would support a referendum.
Um, but we're here tonight uh for for two main things. A brief update. We are in the process of preparing a detailed soil management plan. The applicant has consulted with the contractor. He's working with the LSP to prepare uh a detailed soil management plan as well as a deatering plan. Um that will we're looking to specifically address the conservation commission comments related to the contaminants on the site. Um this this will supplement the copy of the RAM report that you have on file. As we noted, we'll we will have to resubmit that RAM report at a later date within one year of construction, but this will the package we're putting together now um is comprehensive. So, obviously, we we're looking to have that discussion at the May 4th hearing. Um the team will be there in person with the LSP, the contractor, myself, and Bowler.
It was undoubtedly a bright spot. The the issues weren't with the draw control. They were having plenty of opportunities. Maggie McGinness. Come on, Maggie. She's getting swallowed up by the defense there, triple-teamed. Norwood comes up with it. Peyton on the ride. Ooh, nice check by Ashley. Ashley always known for a good check. Good check. Ashley with the Did you lose uh did you lose comms? Something got blown out there. I think we're back. We're back. All right, nice stop by the goaltender. >> But but oop, there it goes again. Is it you? I don't think so. Test, test, test. I'm going to keep talking. Peyton Tripp back picks up the ball. Over to Ally Marseglia again. Scrappy player, freshman. Maggie McGinness. >> are showing well here in the early going of the season. They are not afraid. It's it's a big jump when you go from youth lacrosse to high school, but they are fitting in very, very well.
>> Correct. Um uh again, Hope Mcken from Wahilo um Havi. Um yes, so we did write um testimony at the board of education with concerns uh to Hawaii Teacher Standards Board um on the Cayapuni track and the and the barriers that were getting put in place. We also submitted testimony to their March meeting or January meeting. Um, I think one of them got cancelled, but we did submit testimony, so they're aware that these conversations were happening and our HSDA rep that's on the um, HTSB Hawaiian ed work group, we've communicated with her and she did attend the meeting that was finally called um, I think in December or January. Yes. >> And is there been any kind of formal responses to these? >> No, no formal response. Um I know they were supposed to have a they had a meeting the workg groupoup point at workg group was supposed to have a meeting to submit their own language but because of the weather that meeting had gotten cancelled.
So, if you're an out-of-district student or a special needs student, you're not on this roll. If you're a charter school student, you're not on this roll, okay? Um so, these are the kids that are in the seats. So, again, uh pretty decent number um enrollment-wise. Uh we have an expectation that middle school will most likely be over a thousand within the next year or the year after. Uh again, just a projection. Okay, and this is the slide that kind of says it all. I'm going to try to explain it in such a way so you you see where the city is headed. Um So, we went we went with September numbers and then current numbers, all right? So, so if you see here, we had a um little bit under, I think it was like point 98 or whatever, percent increase in total building enrollment for pre-K to 12 students.
Thank you, Mr. President. Uh Mr. Musey will introduce our student this evening. Thank you, Dr. Crotteau. Uh Mr. President, members of the board, and uh our guest tonight, we have uh Mr. Ben Trong from Shadow Ridge High School here to He's a senior there and he's working obviously with the uh the Dysart uh uh student body and uh student uh council and he's got some updates for us. Good evening, President Scovara, Governing Board, Dr. Crotteau, and cabinet. My name is Ben Trong and I am the senior class president at Shadow Ridge High School and president of our District Leadership Council. At our most recent meeting, we reflected on the continued energy, involvement, and leadership shown across our campuses as we move into the final stretch of the school year. At Shadow Ridge, students are building strong momentum with a successful March 27th dodgeball tournament that brought excitement and competition to campus.
They made it to state and they placed fifth, but I don't want to take any credit for it. Our coaches have done a great job over the last 6 years since I've been here. Um, they've gone to state every single year and they and they clearly shows the passion and the love that they have for gymnastics. So, I want to give Bob a chance to actually speak about his his his team this year. Thank you, Mr. Lewis. Thanks to Dr. Phillips and school board for inviting us here to for this recognition. It's an honor. Um, also want to thank I wouldn't I'd be remiss if I didn't thank Mr. Clark, our principal, for the support that he gave Mr. Lewis. As I said, Jason Perry, Logan Haston by that is the athletic department as a whole because they have been very very supportive. Anyway, just to give you a little bit about of our accomplishments this year.
Pros to going this fall are that 50 to 60 other public schools will be going for a referendum this fall using similar messaging um to stress the importance of this funding for public education to overcome the impacts of Senate Bill 1. Since Central Noble just went through the referendum process, some resources could be updated and utilized again this fall. Some cons to going this fall. Central Noble just lost a referendum vote in May 2025. The cost of trying for a referendum is at least $40,000 whether a school wins or loses. And if Central Noble wants to do a referendum again this fall, we would be under a very tight timeline to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Referendum scenario B, wait until the November 2028 ballot. The next time beyond this fall that Central Noble could be on the ballot for a referendum would be November 2028.
Um we're working on a package now. We're hoping to submit probably within the next two weeks. So, we're hoping to have it to you, I think, by the end of next week is reasonable. And that will give the commission uh two plus weeks, if not more, to review everything. We wanted to make sure the commission had time to review it. That way, we're not just walking into a hearing and throwing it at you. We think this will be better use of everyone's time and give you time to go through the details and come prepared with questions or provide them in advance so we can try to address them at the hearing. And um as as Mr. Atinson said, we'll plan to focus on the topics for for the soil management, contaminants, and dewatering. um that will address comments. I believe it's 1G um 9E and 10 D and E I believe are the specific comments will address um with that and that'll that'll address the containment issue.
I'll tell you what, Kev, you know, starting starting uh this year looking good already, but you know, just to think what could become of next year with these freshmen just maturing over the season. Even later this season, may be better than it is right now. Ooh, Lily Viti got hammered on that one. She come up a little little limp there. It has been physical down there. I There's been a couple of uh situations where there's been some heavy defensive pressure and no calls as yet. She's Lily Martin stolen the ball there. It's going to go out of bounds and it's going to go Norwood's way. Blue ball. Lily with a ride, pushed her right out of bounds. They're going to call her on a cross-check, I think. Well, oh no, they give the ball to white. Great part about lacrosse, you can just use that sideline as another defender and push them right out of bounds.
Um but I will say I did forget to say earlier that many of the Hawaiian ed people did not of the Hawaiian ed community didn't want to submit testimony in opposition in fear of retaliation. So I said well I'll do it. um and and be here to to speak for them. >> Okay. I hate to put you on a spot, but I will. Or anyone else. Now, it is a board. So, is it the whole board that is or I know you're speaking in opposition to one individual. So, why I mean I just want to be fair to >> I um for so for me um the reason why I always go for the leader um is because I come from the VA mindset. And VA mindset is if things are not going right on your committee, the chair isn't that that person, the captain, the chair is responsible for that.
We had 4,705 in September with the September number and as of right now we have 4742, the numbers we just talked about. So, in 6 months, you know, we're we're almost we're almost 40 students more. All right, so that's 6 months. So, again, yes, you get aid for some of those students, but all those things were not, you know, were projected from last budget cycle. So, it's just to give you kind of an idea what's happening. Overall enrollment, the entire city, the entire city, the kids that we are responsible for, whether they're in the seat or not, is at 5,514 students. So, this district has 5,514 Now, I'm not talking about private schools. I'm talking about schools that we're responsible for, charters, um the academies, out of uh out of district students for uh special needs etc. 5,514 students. Again, within 6 months went up about 0.9.
They also hosted an an ACT assembly on March 23rd to support academic achievement as students prepare to take their ACT next week. Alongside a spirit week and a spring assembly that energized the student body. At Valley Vista, students continue to balance school spirit with meaningful initiatives. They are preparing for positivity day on April 14th and participating in Minute That Matters to give back to their community. In addition, they hosted a dodgeball tournament as well and are excited for their spring carnival on April 4th. At Willow Canyon High School, students are demonstrating creativity and leadership through their dedication to decorating for campus events and creating appreciation posters that recognize both students and staff. They are also expanding their leadership skills by attending the Boston Leadership Conference. At Dysart High School, students have remained highly involved with a variety of activities including their winter dance on the 13th and a and a spirited staff versus student volleyball game that brought the community together.
We had a 9-1 dual meet season, one loss to New Palestine, unfortunately, but still a good record. On top of that, we did get first in the Connersville Invitational, which I believe was about six teams six to eight teams on that and we got our revenge with New Palestine in that one. We were the first team sectional at uh up in Indianapolis on the I'm going to blank stop it. What was it? Franklin Central, that's right. Thank you. And then we were runner-up at the Franklin Central Regional, unfortunately got beat by New Palestine once again, but we did redeem ourselves the final time at the state meet and got fifth place at the state meet and we went into the rankings before the tournament series ranked eighth and when we got through sectionals we had the sixth highest team score. So, we actually we outperformed where we were really expected to go.
Pros to waiting is that central Noble will most likely have needed to make several big changes due to the financial impacts of Senate Bill 1, which is something we heard a lot in the first referendum. The community wanted to see Central Noble make some of these big changes. If we wait, another legislative budget will happen in 2027 and that could change funding at the state level, but it's a gamble. Who knows? Cons. By waiting until 2028, Central Noble's financial situation could be quite tight. And with potential big changes in CN's future, by 2028, staff, students, and families could really be feeling the effects of these changes made. Referendum scenario C. No, no referendum. Central Noble does not pursue a referendum in either 26 or 28. Central Noble would need to hope for increased enrollment to combat financial deficits or changes to funding at the state level.
And then the other item tonight was uh just we're seeking the commission's approval to move forward with the Bees and Thomas peer review um so they can begin the wetland review while we move forward with the contaminant and soil management plan. >> Mr. Lucas, could you speak up a little bit? But I don't know if I'm hard hearing or if you're just hard to hear, but uh >> sure. Would do you need me to repeat anything? >> No, I heard it. It's just for everyone else. >> It's good that you're clear. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> Any other comments from the commission? Any comments from the commission online? Okay. So, what we're what you're asking for is a continuence then. So, our next [clears throat] >> we we are open to a continuence, but we would we're seeking the commission's vote and approval to move forward with the Bills and Thomas peerreview tonight.
Well, not push them out of bounds, but work their way out of bounds. Peyton Tripp with a shot and scores. Ashland with a 3-0 lead, three different goal scorers. That's what you like. >> attack. Uh you're not overly reliant on any one single player. Correct. A lot of different players going to put a lot of balls in it this year. I think we're just looking at the score, overall points for the season, and it's and you know, it's it's an early start here, but a lot of empty circles on that stat sheet for last year from loss of Peyton Tripp and the year before that, Maggie McGinness, Julia Driver, all these goal scorers. Now, everyone else is going to have their chance to put the ball in the net. Well done. So far, the key has been the draws and the the caused turnovers. This is the first time Norwood has been able to take it into the offensive zone, and now we'll see what the Ashland defense can do.