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I'll entertain a motion. I move. Any other questions or discussion? Any other calls for the vote? All in favor, say "Aye." Aye. Motion carries 3 to 0. The next item is the approval of the 2026-2027 for the Deaf and Blind? If the Arizona School for the Deaf and Mr. President, Mr. Board, ASDB or the Arizona School for the Deaf and Blind is requesting a renewal of the regional cooperative agreement to provide services to the USD. The district's intergovernmental agreement with ASDB IGA. Approval of the attached IGA with ASDB and the USD is recommended. Okay. I'll second it. Okay. Any further discussion? What services do they provide? Uh yes, we do. We have a list of services. Yeah, we have um some of the services they provide um assessments, uh program planning, staff development, uh information services for parents, uh reasonable advanced notice, um and other things they will do.
So, that'll be wrapping up um and uh be done. And I I I think some kids have kind of caught on to, hey, I can park a little closer. So they they park on that side now instead of maybe in in the back side of the old lot or whatever. So [snorts] originally there for a while it was just me and I thought I had a whole parking lot to myself Monday through Friday. But um I think some kids have figured that out. So [snorts] anyways, um other project closed out is HVAC um the rooftop units which I feel like is a project that started 500 years ago and it went for 500 years. Um but it is it is it is done. The work is done. Um they are just you know doing some wrap-ups. We kind of keep calling them back to take a look look at different things.
Also, the Eagles Education Foundation Committee is looking for new members to serve with the current members that are on that committee. The next meeting will be on Tuesday, April 28th in the community room at Edison Junior Senior High School. Now, some people may wonder, what is this Foundation Committee? Well, the committee was formed about three well, four years ago, counting this year, and the purpose of this committee is to work with our teachers, to work with our students, and provide them additional or extra academic experiences that current tax dollars provided to our district by the state is simply not able to do. It's not adequate for everything that we would like to do for our teachers and students, to expand their academics, to expand their academic experiences, and that's why the Eagles Education Foundation was formed four years ago. So, we would appreciate you considering being coming a member of our education foundation.
I guess I guess you're trying to figure out how that's accounted for on the sheet and so we can understand it better. I think that's the question. >> Okay. So, um probably best way to to answer that. So, if you look at the public buildings and property line that 01192 and you see the FY26 budget of 674. So, those two existing positions are already um are already in there in that. And so we're just adding the funding for the additional uh maintenance person and the and the director position as well as the contracted services and utilities. That's what makes up the $250 increase. But the two positions that were already existing already existed in that $674,000 appropriation in FY26. So hopefully that answers that. >> Yeah. So, but is there is there a is there a corresponding decrease in any other DPW line item? >> No.
A big RBI there. 1-0, a chopper on the ground at third. Coming in Quinn. He sets and throws to end the fourth. But the Clockers cut into the deficit. It's two to one as we head to the fifth. Grumbum will be on the mound for his fifth inning of work. Two earned runs in those four innings. Struck out four. Tommy Quinn, the third baseman, will lead it off. And it's back to the top of the lineup afterwards with Cosgrove and Kramer. Quinn's over one so far. Grumbum gets set. And he fires. That's a strike. A little bit of a half check swing there from Quinn. Nothing and one. 60th pitch of the afternoon Grumbum. That's a shot, but it's out in front and it's nothing in two. Here comes the O2. That's a line drive. It's going to be on a hop to Shriver. He throws.
Who would take such a significant pay cut just to be named the head coach of an already phenomenal program that has already been given opportunities to coach for? To me, it comes across as manipulation and a power drive. These these are important questions that many of us have been asking ourselves, and I strongly encourage you to consider them while making your decision. Thank you for your time. [applause] >> Good evening, board community members. My name is Kirsten Payeyton. I'm the West Valley freshman volleyball coach and the 14U momentum coach. At the center of this matter is a concern that should outweigh everything else before you tonight. There are student athletes who are afraid to speak up out of fear of retaliation. That is not minor and it goes directly to the climate, the process, and the power behind this recommendation. Tonight, you are being asked to move forward with Justin Bixby, a man who is still serving as principal until June of 2026.
I did see that email also and I appreciate her passion. I know Jodi also uh through our SECSBA meetings. Um, I I I I've seen her, you know, work uh hard and, you know, advocate for all of us all of our um schools in the county. Um, but that's an interesting uh persp about about these things. So, um yeah, I mean if if uh if if you're confident that you know that uh Miss Holiday will be able to follow through on her uh commitment, then I I I don't have any problem with uh uh with seconding that motion. It depends on the rest of my colleagues. >> Yeah, I'm surprised too. But I but I am also open to it too because I also know Jody. I know Jod's done a really great job, but um yeah, I'm just curious. I because I did not receive the email from Elizabeth.
And then they're really kind of stripping their own identity in doing so. And I just think as educators or as even just decent human beings, we should not be able to out somebody else, let alone our students. You know, it it should be on the individual and on them in a space where they feel confident and comfortable. And if they don't feel confident or comfortable, then they should not come out. And I think it's a little counterproductive, ridiculous, that you know, we're kind of focusing on these issues rather than trying to build a better space on campus to help protect and better support these students. It's It's genuinely kind of alarming how many of students that I have who are just targeted on a day-to-day basis and that are just kind of faced with harassment and bullying. And I think rather than trying to strip the rights away from this already marginalized community who has had so many rights already stripped away.
You have five minutes. Thank you. Sorry. Do you want me to start over? >> Okay. Good evening all. My name is Sherie Morola, president of the Clifton Education Association and proud art teacher at Wedger Wilson Middle School. I sit here tonight representing the teachers, paraprofessionals, and various support staff who work tirelessly every day to serve the students of this district. My dear father once told me that any money spent on education is the greatest in investment not only for my future but for the future of others. Any chance we have as educators to invest in that future is imperative. For years, this board has asked educators to do more with less. And for years, we have delivered. We have pivoted. We have adopted new technology. And we have provided emotional support to students and parents dealing with unprecedented challenges. I am here tonight to strongly support a six 6% tax increase.
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Have a direct service, direct and indirect itinerant services, to be provided for IEP recommendation, uh direct services and only uh provided necessary itinerant services to be provided for IEP recommendation. So, the services uh all depend on uh on the IEP for the student. And regarding speech and language services, we're currently providing a very uh visual and tactile approach. And do you have a few so far we have? Uh yes, I believe so. The membership fee uh We have 29 students and last year we had 27 students and we had $550 membership. And we also have a fee for teacher resources depending on what is being like recommended. Is there I've also I'm going out of pocket now. We did that last year we got refunded for 2022 and 2023 because we paid the membership fees but they didn't have a student that needed the services.
Um appreciate Henshaw jumping in there and helping out a local contractor on a couple roof things, roof curbs and some penetrations they had to do for electrical um where we were experiencing some leaks. Um and so I appreciate them uh jumping in there on that. Hearn also jumped in. current construction out of Cooko jumped in um because one of the units in the um gym instead of being turned this way, it was turned 90 degrees. So, they had to come in and put some additional structure steel um in the gym. So, I appreciate Benjamin kind of jumping in and helping out. Um it was it was something when you do it when you do a bid job, you know, um most responsive responsible bidder wins that project. Um they they kind of missed some pieces in there. So, it wasn't an expense to the district, uh, but it did slow slow the project down.
The elementary school, the 59th annual North American Games are coming up. They will be held at Edison Junior Senior High School in the big gym on Friday, May 15th. So, I know our Hamilton and Bailey student athletes have been preparing for the North American Games. So, they are excited. They are ready to go. And the honor of winning the North American Games is the North American Games Golden Bell. That Bailey has. So, we look forward to that event. That's always fun to see our students participate in those relay races and in good, clean, fair, and lots of fun competition for the bell. On Friday, April 24th, Lake Station Schools will take on our rival River Forest in our baseball game that is annually held at RailCats Baseball Stadium in Gary. That will be held on Friday, April 24th. It's a 7:00 game. Tickets are $5, and we encourage you to take your family out to the RailCats game for a friendly game between well, a game between River Forest and Lake Station uh as they play on the RailCats Baseball Field.
>> Okay. That's that I think that's what we were trying to get to. So, >> wouldn't we expect one? >> No. Um, so the two positions that are existing in there um were already budgeted. They were already included in the FY26 budget of 674,000 and so they will remain in there and then we're adding two additional positions that that's what constitutes part of that 200 those two additional positions are what constitutes part of that 258,700. >> Okay. So there's two positions being transferred from >> No, they're not being transferred. They've all they've always been in 01192. >> So are you saying that the work they're going to do is going to be different than what they're currently doing? >> No. Okay. I just wanted to make sure. Okay. So, we're adding two positions, >> correct? >> Okay. And and what are the what's what is the salary part of that >> ad that?
He got him. What a play by Michael Shriver. Deep in the hole at short. And threw a bullet to first. So, Quinn is retired for out number one and back to the top of the lineup. For Cosgrove. Takes outside. O for two so far. Here comes. It's a ground ball. It's going to go foul down the third baseline. And a one one count. He'll bunt down the third baseline. Conry will not have a throw. A bunt single for Cosgrove. And a one out base runner for Holliston. As Kramer digs in. O for two. That one gets by Passalaqua. Cosgrove is already on his way to second. He takes a wide turn. That ball got to the backstop there. So, one and O to Kramer. A wild pitch for Grumbum. Here's the one O. That's a shot down the left field line, but it's foul. Out in front of it.
Your own board addressed this issue in January, and the resolution passed on January 21st, 2026. This board stated that administrators and quote shall not be eligible to serve as athletic coaches while employed in an administrative capacity end quote except on a temporary basis in unforeseen circumstances and only with prior approval. The board also explained why. They found that allowing administrators to serve concurrently as coaches may create conflicts of interest and interfere with school operations, student supervision, staff supervision, discipline, and oversight of athletic programs. So, this concern is not exaggerated. Your own district has already acknowledged it. Mr. Bixby's resignation from principal came first. He told athletes and community community members that he will be taking the volleyball program. The position was then posted as internal only. He applied. He interviewed and now he is being placed before this board for approval. That does not look impartial.
Like what what is her experience? Like do do we know other details about um Elizabeth? Just because I know Jod like I know that she's been a strong advocate. So I'm just curious about like other thoughts too about how she's worked or done before because I I just personally haven't met her. So I'm just asking. >> Yeah. I mean she's she is part of SCCSB also. I see her as well >> whenever I'm there when she she has um >> so I mean like like I said the the u we know that you know for sure Judy has been a great blessing at all. see any issues with it. But but with respect to the commitment to uh fighting for us on behalf of us for >> for state funding and making sure you know that commitment and she's so passionate about it is why >> I was I was thinking but uh you know I I'm okay with either one there.
I think the conversation should shift on what we can do on not only as like on our campus, but as a district or as a community to help maybe implement like anti-bullying campaigns or just or things on campus that will help them feel better protected and seen. And I think the last thing that I just want to say is I'm just such a proud teacher over here. Again, I'm just I'm really proud of all of you for coming up here. So, thank you for listening. And I think you have two more. So, we appreciate your time. >> [applause] >> Thank you. All right, come on up. Hi there. Thank you so much. >> [clears throat] >> My name is Josie Cain. I am a teacher at Pleasant Valley High School and I'm also a mom to two kids who attend Chico Unified Schools. I am here today to speak about an issue that will impact one of our most vulnerable communities, transgender youth.
We understand that asking for more money is a significant request and we do not take it lightly. We know that taxpayers are feeling the pressures of a higher cost of living. However, we have reached a breaking point. We cannot continue to deliver the quality of education this community deserves while working with less. We ask our board to go to 6% for the people who cannot. For our hungry students so we can still feed them on half days. We ask our board to go to 6% for the band kids for whom music is everything. We ask our board to go to 6% for our heroes and cool kids who teach the younger generations to be strong and kind. We ask our board to go to 6% because every child who needs basic skills instruction should get basic skills instruction. Our schools are at a at a crossroads for many reasons.
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Mhm. So, last year we received um uh our refund so it ended up being uh $1,800 or $2,000 something to that effect um for 2022 and 2023 we have a student that Okay. So, there are services that are needed but the school paid that for your parents so and then you It's still So, you didn't get the refund for the school yet, but that's what you're getting paid paid for the IEP you have to write the services. Is there any other question? Okay. I know you're talking to me. All those in favor say I. I. I. Motion carries 3-0. Next item is the approval of the intergovernmental agreement with the Bella Vista Unified School District to renew Mr. President, members of the Board, the textbooks and its parent organization Bella Vista School District are requesting a renewal of their intergovernmental agreement to provide services to the Unified School District.
So, that was a little frustrating, but, uh, that is wrapping up. So, um, do appreciate just as a note, Henshaw, we we, uh, last week or I'm sorry, two weeks ago, um, when one of the storms came through, we we had several spots of roof leaks throughout the district. And so, um, those henshaws been, um, contacted and they're going to come out and take a look at all those areas and try to try to figure out what's going on. Obviously, when you have commercial roofs um that are flat um you I feel like you just experience it. But then you obviously got a lot of penetrations, electrical stuff, HVAC stuff. So, they'll be taking a look at all those things. So, um softball batting cage will be going in starting next week. Um uh tree service uh took down the two trees that were in the way um yesterday actually.