And then our one book, one school, which is um we got to do we get we did it last year, but it was a lot bigger this year. Um and we did Willy Wonka, which was always really fun. And um we got to take our 800 plus students to the movie theater and the day was when the wind we had those massive winds going on. Um but it was just the the camaraderie with our staff and our students, like they were dressing up, they were excited to be there, they wanted to know what was next. So, um that's something else that we've been trying to work on and, you know, we're coming out like I did duty in a Violet Beauregarde outfit in the middle of >> Well, that's awesome. You know, uh for duty or Yeah, did it twice. >> Yeah, so just just certain things like that to like I said, to make kids want to be at school and I always say I'm like the director of fun.
Any questions? All right. >> And just to just to confirm Mr. Kelly it is my understanding that that money that you take in would go into the revolving of facilities revolving Correct. Yep, the use of facilities revolving account for Um, use anything related to the building and supplies for the facilities. Right. Motion to approve. Second. Okay, we have motion by Mr. Noons, second by Ms. Emerald. All in favor? I.
The last three or four years it's been sophomores have been able to take it. Um, they've been able to some schedules, so we're moving that back down to all freshmen. So, hopefully that will increase our numbers in there even more to give kids more of an opportunity to be in there. We'll have two We'll have two We'll have two certified high school teachers in there. Co-teaching that class this year. Okay, there's been a motion and a second for the results monitoring acceptance. Any further discussion? So move to vote. >> This is the time of year when you see some information on open enrollment policy. We've talked about this over with our administrative team. Can you see this chart, the information? Basically, to kind of give you a just a general practice is what we're looking at. You'll see Look at the chart in terms of let's say grade levels.
Any opposed, same sign. Motion passes. I move to approve the resignation of Kim Criswell as kindergarten teacher at Wilson Elementary at the end of the 2025-2026 school year. Second. Motion by Allison and second by Josh. All those in favor say I. I.
You would say Yeah, for the reading national person. And then they're doing stuff like that for the storage security business. You know, what I mean? >> Do we have a staff member during that time when the lights are open? Which day did it open that night? Well, if it's open during like 4:00, if it's open during the practices, I can walk in and I can play. You know what I mean? Like I I just So, honestly, you can't thank you So, this is all open? Yeah, like we were there. I guess I'm talking to the one that's softball field to go into. So, you have games? Yeah. Yeah, but like when they get there, they come in and then go right there and then go back. That's fine. Who is doing I guess it's not a perfect system, but I don't know if I'm going to add more of a discussion in this system.
>> Usually staff. >> Staff. because I have a I know a retired [clears throat] teacher that's very much involved in tickle law. [laughter] >> So they could probably be an assistant if we wanted to do volunteer >> volunteer but they can't be the >> we want we want [snorts] a staff member to be the main advisor. >> Okay.
I'm good either way. You got it. You want to? Yeah. >> [laughter] >> Thank you guys so much for being here. Whatever you feel like. Everybody have a great night. All right. Move on to 7.1, the superintendent's report. Dr. Calgati. All right. Good evening, board. Um this evening uh just a few comments as we enter what feels like uh summer already some days these days, right? Um but uh first of all, I want to thank everyone. Um This is our first board meeting following the spring break, and uh we uh recognize that right before the break, our staff joined together in some learning experiences that were very exciting. Um First, I want to share some congratulations regarding students who've had some outstanding privileges earlier this uh have had some outstanding successes earlier. That was very exciting. What we don't see what we feel tonight, and I think we heard a student on their way out the door saying, "You know, I won." or something like that.
Um I also wanted to report on 2627 we're at around 434 kindergarteners signed up for next year. That includes our kids who were at White Oak currently that will be transitioning to kindergarten and our students who just started the enrollment process and that is about consistent with where we were at last year at this time. So a good piece. We also just last month after the board um approved open enrollment we started that process. So that's for students who do not live inside Avon but are applying to come here. And we've had around 50 students apply um within this month. Our um the grade level with the highest number is kindergarten um which we love to see at 11. The next one is our junior class um for whatever reason is our next highest applications right now. There's still more time for applications but it's something we're monitoring um throughout the year.
I love to have fun and I love to be, you know, I want I want everybody to have fun and be excited to be at school because I love school so much. So, um >> [clears throat] >> you know, the kindergarten teacher in me, I might have left the classroom, but it it will never leave me. So, um I have costumes and all the things in my in my office. So, if you ever need a new costume, you can come on down. >> [clears throat] >> Um so, that was one thing that we were really excited about and the kids were super excited. I mean, some kids have never been to the movie theater. The crying thing. And they were so excited to to be there and be able to experience that. So, yeah. Did I make it in 2 minutes? >> Yep, yes. Okay.
Any opposed? Unanimously um passes. And um next we have our annual organization of the committee. Um and we are going to have Mr. Kylie um take over now for nominations or procedures to reorganize. >> Sure. So so we're seeking tonight uh nominations for chair of the school committee. Met. Mr. Kylie, I make a motion that we nominate Mary Beckworth as chairman for the Dartmouth School Committee for uh school balance of school year 26 and 20 into 27. Do we have a second? >> I'll second that. Okay, Mr. Oliver.
You know, we're trying to keep the numbers down, you know, reasonable in terms of the class sizes. The elementary school, Darla and I talked and looked and see to see where we are now and where we project. You can see 53 is that number that we kind of came up with in terms of even if if you think it's about 18 approximately per you know, per per grade or per actually mean per section in each grade level. And that's that rough number that we're looking at. Again, class size does matter. At the middle and high school, a little different. Classes are a little different with the bell schedule in terms of you know, an hourly period schedule. Uh we talked about this term in terms of the difference in in again the different electives they have. It's not a self-contained classroom. So, you see where we can accept a little bit more there in terms of those grades.
Any opposed, same sign. Motion passes. I move to terminate all work agreements with Darren Marcel effective immediately. Second. Motion by Allison and second by Josh. All those in favor [clears throat] say I. I.
Yeah. So, you have to That is great. Somebody I know They would come to the game, so maybe that's kind of a bummer to them. Or if you put them on But but you're right, somebody could come in for a softball game. But I'm not like I I part You can't You can do your best, but for so long the school hasn't been open, so it's hard to move forward through these bumps, right? But I think is it worth Is it worth the inconvenience? Okay. The end goal. Could it help our community? Yeah. Could it help our students? Absolutely. Is it Is it worth taking the time to look at all the possibilities of creating a student hub? It's not a perfect world. We cannot have a perfect. But can we do the best we can to keep it safe while also benefiting our community?
Any questions on the student activity report? Anyone? >> No. >> All right. Moving along. Um I will make a motion for the approval of the consent agenda. I will I will um approve the agenda. Second. >> All in favor? [snorts] [clears throat] >> It's going by pretty fast. Sorry. Personnel report. >> All right, Madam Chair, board members, uh Miss Daniels. Um, we have three new certified employees, three new classified employees, four new classified substitutes, 13 resignations, two retirements, eight certified changes, 11 classified changes, four coaches, six 64 extra duty stipens, and 267 time sheets. >> Wow. >> Three. >> We're getting ready for that. Extra duty is for next year, a lot of them. So, do we have um [clears throat] personnel to take over? >> Yes, slots are open. >> Yep. >> That's awesome. >> Right. I will make a motion for the approval of the personnel report.
I thought So, I did it. I did it. So reflective of the pride, right? And and really just also the the celebration of our families, uh our parents, um our uncles and aunts and cousins who come out and support our teams in this effort, and we just really want to recognize that. Um speaking of athleticism, but also uh culture, uh this past weekend, we want to thank all of our staff members who participated in our annual staff volleyball tournament. I know that we had some board members also show up tonight that night. Who won the final? Still hurting? >> [laughter] >> Who won Who won the Grand Park? Grand Park. And part of that effort is also really an opportunity to be of service. We know that we contributed that evening made contributions to Community Care. And a lot goes in the way of when we are able to serve as a community and building our culture.
Any questions? Thank you. Thank you, Mrs. Ald. Next up, we'll hear from Mrs. Glass about some costsaving and efficiencies. >> Good evening, board members. Avon Community School Corporation received $16,640 from the West Central Conservancy District for a sewer easement on the land we own just west of the high school. Thanks to uh Dr. Finley and his partnership with WCCCD. This not only helps support our operations form uh fund, I'm sorry, but it also helps um save cost to our taxpayers. >> Always like to hear that. Thank you.
Uh picture of our office team, which is I mean, these gals, they're they're they're the real winners here. And then our beginning of the year, the three of us have been together. So, pretty spectacular um year for us. Pretty proud.
Is there any discussion? Does Ms. Beckworth accept? >> favor? I accept. >> [laughter] >> All in favor? I. I. Yay. Turn it over to our new chair. >> Okay. So I'm just going to take that out and you can put your name there. And I'll be moving. >> I'll just >> Just move the Just move the signs. >> Just the signs. That's where we are. Okay. Oh, no. Oh, I did the wrong thing. >> Yeah. >> [clears throat] >> I did the wrong thing. There we go. I'll put yours in. >> [snorts] >> Madam Adam chair. >> [sighs] >> Awesome response. >> [laughter] >> Elk a bong. Hold this. Okay. So you are in charge. Boys are us. Uh-huh. Yeah. So this is the only one you do and then I do the rest. >> That's it. I All that power is no longer mine.
And our numbers uh again in terms of you know, those those those class sizes uh approaching that 60 number. Now, um so yeah, again, high school, little bit more cuz again we have even more electives, we're looking at about 65. And again, the administrators, um, we talked about this, we've discussed this, we've looked at this. Um, it gives us some potential out-of-district non-resident student enrollment capacity to take some kids. The kids that are already in out-of-district that were accepted before then get to continue to stay. They do not have to apply. This is not This is not counting in of of a student, like I said, that's a student in good standings, then great, we want them back. This is only for new students. So, we have a little bit of capacity there, um, you know, to to look to potentially grow. So, these are projections.
Any opposed, same sign. Motion passes. I move to approve Samantha Steeter as a substitute teacher at Central Plains Elementary School and Ted Schmidt as a substitute teacher at Central Plains Elementary School and Central Plains Junior-Senior High School. Second. Motion by Allison and second by Josh. All those in favor say I. I.