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>> Right. Cuz I've had heard principals say, "We didn't know about this. We could have this do the door that we needed replaced." Stuff like that. But again, if the people that need it don't know it's there, whose job is it to make sure that the principals in the schools know what all the resources so that they don't have to wait. They don't have to have delays. Whose job is that? >> they may or may not know about the particular mechanisms used for procurements for the projects, but they do know about the guidance for school initiated projects which they can um follow and So, but who who ensures that they they understand and know this? Well, we do trade Well, the guidance was sent out. I'm sorry, I don't have the the date exactly. I believe it was November um of last year. It went out to all of the CASAs and uh principals with the guidance for school initiated projects and school initiated um or the CIP process and also um school um ECs.
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Um our leaders are going to share a little bit more how they're doing that and uh what DEA presented which was the curriculum menu. So it's a starting point but this curriculum menu also has the intention to allow for autonomy. Different sites have different needs, different realities and maybe one idea, one context might not really be applicable to another campus. So what we say is preserve the standards that we are want to address, preserve the career um cluster, but then we're giving them some flexibility in which context you could do that and also how far do you want to go into a lesson. So, um, we went with the two-year rotation to minimize the, uh, planning because we recognize it's one or two people doing this for all K6. So, the two-year rotation allows them to to um uh have more time to emphasize uh the the planning in one project.
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The high school choir recently traveled to Higgley for the ACA for the aa state coral festival. Um and they earned a overall rating of excellent. Um as a result they were engaged in a clinic with Dr. Frank Watkins, a professor of coral activities at ASU. Um and he provided fantastic um feedback and insight into what they're doing. So, congratulations to the choir. Harmon's back. They did a three-day, their sixth graders were up in PAC on the 3-day science camp. Um, they also uh are supporting or celebrating, excuse me, pair of professionals and librarians uh at the beginning of the month they did um and their annual field day was h hand held just before um fall or spring break and they did a fantastic job and and were able to make meaningful memories. At the middle school, there was several outstanding achievement records. A record-breaking 12 students earned perfect score on the state civics test.
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Experiences like this spark curiosity and bring classroom learning to life and help students see the many pathways available to them in aviation and beyond. Congratulations to Mason McKillip of Desert Sunrise High School, named Panal County Mathlete of the Year at the Panal County Math Competition. Students from Desert Sunrise and Maricopa high schools delivered an impressive showing across the competition. Desert Sunrise placed among the top five schools with four students advancing to the semifinals. Maricopa High School brought 76 students with 16 advancing to the individual round along with second and third place finishes in level two in level two team competition. Together, these efforts added up to a standout performance across both schools. Be sure to cast your vote for Michaela Armstrong for the Arizona Republic Athlete of the Week. She is a standout track and field jumper at Maricopa High School who continues to reach new heights this season with strong performances in competition.
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>> Uh probably not that high, unfortunately. I don't think I've even seen it happen. Very rare. >> Very. Yeah. Yeah, it's definitely very rare. It can still happen. It's just not likely to happen. >> Breaking news to the death, Jordan. >> Oh, yeah. I have been informed that one of the Bluffton Cyber Tiger team me members, Jaden, has actually taken out an entire team by himself. >> No shot. There is no way Jaden's done that. >> There's no way of knowing. >> There is no way of knowing. >> Man, that is crazy for Jaden. I cannot believe I cannot believe it. >> Jordan, we have sponsors for tonight's broadcast. I know we have some time here. I'll fill that out. >> Shout out to Frederick Photography. Individual and team photos for esports program have been provided by Frederick Photography with over 35 years of experience.
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Um we were 23rd in the state um regardless of class in scoring average. Uh so our kids understood how to score points. The last third of the season, the last eight games, we would have been we would have been like in third, second or third um in scoring average. And then we were 27th in the state in margin of victory. Um, and we were just outside of the top 50 in defensive average. Um, so they understood what we were trying to do. They understood situations. Um, they're such a like beautiful, smart group of kids. Uh, and and Kelsey and Sonia and Dan and and Dwight and I, we uh they like they filled our hearts up every day. Um, so we're going to recognize them. There are 11 kids out of the 20 that we're going to recognize that uh are 4.0 or above. Um so like uh Lady Cubs Soups, that's like the group of kids to be around um because because they're really cool.
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We learned that there's a significant lottery system. Um, with that, you know, I'm kind of a metrics individual and to learn that there's been a significant lottery system and a significant weight list every year, there's obviously a supply issue, a supply demand issue. Um, so I'm here just to, you know, request consideration uh for working families like ours of a dual- inome household. Um, and the reliance we have on extended day programs. Uh, one of the answers we got was just to call around to some of the private schools in town. They're all full, too, and you know, really don't meet our needs. So, um, you know, just a, uh, you know, just a, you know, I understand, you know, we might, we still don't know what our solution is for next year. We're working that out. I'm sure we'll find, you know, we'll figure something out one way or another, but um, you know, there's certainly a bigger demand than there is a supply that the schools are able to provide.
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Um so pushing the state to reopen, look at the funding formula, um pushing the state to um look at the 82.5% cap that um I can go into more detail about um when I've got time. That is making sure that that poor districts are getting screwed and the wealthier districts are getting off um is part of why we are in such dire straits. And I think as we knock ourselves out trying to solve things here, we have to recognize that a lot of this is coming from outside of us and we've got to be active politically and in conjunction with other districts to make change. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. Are there any other members of the public that would wish to make public comment at this time? >> All right. Um, I have asked the same question online. I just saw a new person join.
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Um so pushing the state to reopen, look at the funding formula, um pushing the state to um look at the 82.5% cap that um I can go into more detail about um when I've got time. That is making sure that that poor districts are getting screwed and the wealthier districts are getting off um is part of why we are in such dire straits. And I think as we knock ourselves out trying to solve things here, we have to recognize that a lot of this is coming from outside of us and we've got to be active politically and in conjunction with other districts to make change. Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. Are there any other members of the public that would wish to make public comment at this time? >> All right. Um, I have asked the same question online. I just saw a new person join.
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So, it's super fun um and I during my few weeks that I've been in the upcycle center, I've learned how to sew and yeah. >> [applause] >> While I tell you about the upcycle center, they're have some gifts that they're going to pass around to you that were made for you in the upcycle center. So, the idea of the upcycle center came to me this year because I've been doing a lot of rearranging of the library, revisioning of the library and in all of that movement, found a space that at one point held teacher mailboxes when it was the office. At another point, it was a long counter that was full of computers when there were computer labs and the space didn't really seem to have a purpose. And I started reading about um a project that Levi's is currently doing with high schools across the country where they are visiting high schools, people from Levi's jeans company and they're teaching students how to give more life to their clothing rather than throwing it out and contributing to fast fashion, but how to actually mend, repair, alter and upcycle things.
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It's not fair. So as we move forward let's let's just remember we all live here in this town because we love we love this town and we're all here for the same thing. I appreciate you guys all for for doing a hard job. I I totally understand very much so. You guys have a good evening. Thank you. >> [laughter] [applause] [clears throat] >> All right. Uh next we have uh Gail Lancaster. Good evening. Thank you for your time. Um my name's Gail Lancaster and I worked for this district for 29 years. And I was a resource specialist. But 20 years ago we started an RTI program. Uh Kathleen Murphy, Carol Surratt, and um Andrew McSalley and that program took I had 28 every year average RSP students. That program took me down to six kids on my caseload. That early intervention when it comes to reading is extremely powerful.
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>> it be then the CASAs to work with They work the closest with the principals? We also do training. We did some training on this. Yeah. >> to do this? Yeah, we did. Yes. Okay. Well, obviously there's a disconnect because a lot of principals don't realize that they have this available. And if they don't realize that, means somewhere on the wrong on the line, either they didn't get the information, they didn't read it, the CASAS didn't make sure that they got it. And so, those are the kinds of things that we hear. And that's why these resolutions surface because of that. So, I hope you folks look at these resolutions and see what It's not just Oh, yeah, we're doing it or we're going to do it. But, why? Why is it they're bringing it up? Because we're getting complaints. No, we take these resolutions very seriously.
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instead of doing seven different things is four uh with uh the different grade levels and also we are providing so we recognize too that with the autonomy also we want to keep some pieces consistent. So we know that all kindergarteners are for sure being exposed to certain standards certain career cluster. So what we did is we fully developed four lessons for the teachers and those were calling them required for the year. The teacher chooses when if they want to do quarter one, two, three or four. It's up to them when they see it's it fits better in their year. But we are fully developing. So they don't even need to think about it. They still have autonomy on some pieces but we are modeling how this can be done. And then for our administrators, something too that we want to provide is professional development. So when teachers come after a PD, we're all speaking the same language and also our site leaders can support their teachers, but also we have our own um opt uh optional office hours that we schedule every quarter and they are virtual.
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Um, additionally, six of the students have qualified for the state civics, which will be held at ASU prep uh at the end of this month. Um, and the esports teams continues to excel and is currently ranked eighth out of 82 schools across four states. Uh, and so, and I think it's right, but Laura will know. Is it Riverhouse? Is that how you River House is being named the reigning house champion for the third quarter. I don't know. I can't always pronounce the the name of the houses. Well, that I don't know if it's been rigged then. I'll have to check. Um the Stallions uh out of Simington Read Across America time in March. I know there's a number of different uh individuals out there helping them do ReadAcross uh America week. along with I know Mr. Hoggin was there a chance to get to to see and meet some of the the kids um as we come out of spring break.
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Michaela is nominated in two categories, girls high school athlete of the week and girls track and field athlete of the week. The program highlights top student athletes from across Arizona based on their performance and impact. Grab your phones and scan the QR codes to vote for Michaela. Voting is open now and closes tomorrow at 6 pm. Congratulations to Mr. Ambala of Desert Sunrise High School for being named the April 2026 Panal County Spotlight Teacher by the Panal County School Office. Mr. Embala is recognized for using technology, including AI, to make learning more engaging and personalized for students. beyond the classroom. He shares that experience or that e expertise with colleagues, recently presenting at the Arizona Council of Educators conference and later this month serving as a guest speaker at the panal county teacher support network. Congratulations to Maricopa Elementary School on earning leader inme lighthouse recertification marking eight years as a lighthouse school.
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Frederick's provides studio and outdoor photography on location options as well as professional retouching. If you, your family or team needs professional photos taken, check out frederick'sphoto.com. That's frederick's-photo.com. >> That is absolutely incredible. 35 years of experience. I don't even >> That's a lot of experience. That's a lot of experience. I don't even have 35 years of Smash Bros. imagine how much I would know if >> But if you added up the number of hours that you've played Smash Bros. >> I don't even think that would be close to 35. Not even if you multiplied it by 12. >> That's a very specific number. >> Hey, I I think about it a lot. I tell you, I think about it. >> Oh yeah. Speaking of thinking about it, another sponsor shout out. >> Of course, >> before while we're waiting for the match to get in our way, let's give a huge shout out to our local internet provider, Adams Wells Internet Telecom.
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So I got to follow this list or Kelsey's gonna get nervous. Okay. So, she's not here tonight, but Berlin Conover. And then Juliana Davis, Maddie Floyd. I didn't see Luda. Uh, Luda's not here either, but Luda Vikica Faresi, Harley G, she's not here tonight either, but Mia Gin, Chevy's not. Chevy Grubs is not here either. Mary Grace Jenner is not here tonight. Ba is Baya Jester. Uh Emily Laugher, Marta Martinez, Miley McQuary, She signed her letter of intent today. Kylie Montgomery. And then right behind her is Nattie Montgomery, Kinsey Randall, Addison Ror, Lauren Schaefer's not here. Ava Smith Daily Smith who's not here and then Kinsey Smith. So again, like one last time, they're they're just a wonderful group of people and um uh please congratulate them on the on the things that we did. Everything that we did good was because of them and everything that we did bad was because of me.
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And we start talking about these overrides and the needs. Um, you know, it's certainly conflicting interests of, you know, you know, are are both parents working to help support the needs of the override and also the needs of our children for the care that they deserve. So, thank you. >> Thank you for your input on that. If you do stay and you want to speak again later on anything else, that does not preclude you from participating. Okay. Um, next up we have AMS Unified Sports. Hello and welcome. Hi. Thank you for being here. You want to come up to the microphone? >> Of course. >> Excellent. Hello. Hello. >> It's >> Oh, I'm pulling it up. If if the light is green then then it's on.
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So, if anyone online would like to make public comment, you are welcome to either put your name in the chat virtually, raise your hand, or come off mute and say your name at this time. All right, hearing and seeing none, uh, let's go on ahead, close public comment, um, and go into our fourth item, recognition. One of our educators Good evening, school committee and everybody out there in TV land. Uh have a great presentation to make tonight. Um want to The headline is Greenfield Middle School teacher Lisa Morrison receives the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, otherwise known as the Ginspoon Award. FEW nice things about Lisa and why she's so deserving of this. So Lisa has been selected by the Greenfield public schools as their sole 2026 Piner Valley Excellence in Teaching Award as many of you know it as the Grinspoon Awards as well.
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So, if anyone online would like to make public comment, you are welcome to either put your name in the chat virtually raise your hand or come off mute and say your name at this time. All right. Hearing and seeing none, uh, let's go on ahead, close public comment, um, and go into our fourth item, recognition. one of our educators. Uh good evening, school committee and everybody out there in TV land. Uh have a great presentation to make tonight. Um, want to the headline is Greenfield Middle School teacher Lisa Morrison receives the 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, otherwise known as the Ginsspoon Award. Few nice things about Lisa and why she's so deserving of this. So, Lisa has been selected by the Greenfield Public Schools as their sole 2026 Pioneer Valley Excellence in Teaching Award, as many of you know it as the Grinspoon Awards.
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