Understanding the circumstance is certainly worth considering. And for the community, I hope that it's helpful to hear how being tight with the budget, doing more with less, impacts our most vulnerable students who need extra support with learning. I also appreciate the compassion and foresight of our central admin for seeing this issue and making plans to manage it the best way possible. Also, thank you for the presentation on autism awareness. What incredible things you're doing for our students. It was so insightful and helpful for all of for all to understand the spectrum that autism is. Thank you to the staff who support our autistic students in all kinds of ways. You really are superstars. Uh, Commissioner Oaniano, I'm really sorry. My condolences with you. Um, and on that everyone have a good evening and be well until next time. >> Thank you, Commissioner Fues. Commissioner Bronzak.
Um, this enterprise fund also has um the indirect costs as well. So, um, the permanent positions for storm water, um, do we we don't we don't currently have someone that's that's in like an Evans position. Correct, Michael? >> That is that is correct. Um, we don't have somebody in that engineers position, although that is funded in this budget. >> Okay. So, the position is funded, but we just don't have it like >> Yeah. >> Well, Sophia took over half of Evan's work. >> Okay. >> No, no. Um, she took over part of his work and then also is doing some other stuff as well >> as part of the storm water aspect. >> Okay. So, so so the permanent positions under there are is that two people? Is that like no more? Do you want me to just give you the the um the allocation?
Everybody can to speak. Um it's unfortunate and I saw a lot of emotion on both sides of the volleyball issue. Um I know the families used to be dear friends. It's sad to see. Uh so hopefully next month we'll come to a resolution either way and people start moving on. It's it's been difficult for my office the last few months because our main job is to educate students. That's our main job and it seems like it's all been athletics. Athletics, athletics, athletics, athletics and adult issues, adult issues, adult issues, not kid issues. I look forward to getting back to some kid issues. >> Thank you. >> Trustees, there's only three of us to talk. You have any comments you want to make? Um I would echo the sentiment that um the last few months have been pretty challenging. Um as a board member, we receive a lot of feedback and we have to um kind of disseminate what's coming in.
Unless there's any discussion. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Opposed? All right, this passes. >> Thanks. >> I want to thank you all for coming. Thanks Rob, drive safely. And we really value our partnership with King Consulting on um helping us to uh project our future with our facilities. And they've been working with this data for almost 20 years for the district. But just as importantly helping us with the state funding. Um we've had incredible success with leveraging our bond dollars and being able to get more and more for our kids. So we're excited about that. Uh the next item um is a resolution. You've seen these before. This is standard operating procedure for every project that we embark on. We um exempt ourselves from the city of Chico uh zoning ordinances. And this project we're exempting ourselves for the Blue Oak Charter School project.
Thank you, President Bassford. Good evening, everyone. First, I want to give my deepest condolences to Commissioner Ciano and his wife Ricky on the loss of their dog Molly this week. Woof woof woof woof woof woof woof woof. Next, I want to congratulate Vice President Santiago and his family on their new addition to their family. I hope and pray mommy, daddy, and baby are doing well. Congratulations to my wonderful colleague, Commissioner Ragsdale. And uh shout out to Senator McKeon. He was like bing bing bing boom boom boom photo ops and he was out. I would have him back anytime 6 months or later than that from now. It was absolutely fantastic. The man is all about business. He knows a lot about history. He rang out a lot of names, a lot of ages. So that pedigree itself is absolutely exceptional because I know some history teachers including Dr.
>> Yeah, that would be awesome. >> That would be great. >> Okay. So, um so the engineer so 20% of that salary would be coming out of that. >> Okay. >> Um Sophia um would be so 56% of her salary comes from there. Um we have two uh two employees within the DPW um that their main uh function is storm water. um their uh 80% of their salary um is uh part of the storm water fund. And then we have five highway employees where 20% of their uh salary is going to storm water for the work that they do. And then um the admin staff combined that totals up to 5%. >> Perfect. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> Um and I know that um post town meeting we were just talking to Rob St. Germaine and he wants to come back to us and um with some changes that the storm water committee is recommending and rates and things like that.
Um there's a lot of um relationships that we're not aware of, history that I'm not privy to. Um I grew up in a very small town, smaller than Cottonwood. I understand the dynamics um and how passionate families can be um because you guys care. You guys care about your community. you care about your kids. Um, and we're here to um to make the the best decision that we can with the information that we have. Um, uh, this has been a very humbling experience. can't say um that um that I agree with some of the tactics and some of the feedback or emails that we've received. Um it's been challenging. I would ask that um you guys please remember that we are also human. We we have families, we have kids, um and we are trying to do the best that we can. Um we are elected officials and I think walking into this position, I didn't realize um I didn't think that this was going to be as highly scrutinized as it is.
>> Are there any questions? Public comment? Is there a motion? >> I motion approval of resolution number 1722-26. >> I'll second We have a motion by um member Hayes, second by um President Conkin. Let's go ahead and vote it together again. All those in favor, say aye. >> Aye. >> Opposed? All right, this passes. Thank you. >> So, the next item is um the Chico High roofing project. Uh back in February, the board um voted to allow a portion of bond dollars to be allocated to this uh important uh safety project for roofing at Chico High School. The administrative building, the covered walk between the administrative building and the library, the science building, and the IT building out in the back. They've um for many years had um significant leaking, and it's just come to a um a turning point where this really needed to happen, and we appreciate you allocating the money.
Robert Tozy. that he knew that info is very impressive. He was out fast. Lastly, um I want to thank my colleagues, administration, staff, parents, students for all the hard work that was put into the all city concert series. I was fortunate enough to see the all city chorus along with uh my daughter, Commissioner Estri Barnes, Commissioner Paris, and dozens of members of the administration. It was absolutely outstanding. Uh and that was only for the course portion. We even got there early and um Principal Habedank and me and my daughter were watching the Artemis 2 launch because it was around the same time. So we got there early so we could see it blast off. So I mean what a night and and the finale was, you know, Mr. Alleswood said it's going to be breathtaking and it absolutely was. So, it was the theme song for Liverpool, I believe.
But um at least at this point we are not expecting any changes to um to the storm water enterprise fund for this year. as far as like rates and things like that for this upcoming >> that that's and that's $8 a quarter or is that what it is? >> I'm not positive off the >> I think I think I think you're right. >> I think it's I think it's $8. >> Oh, no. No, it's not 16. Fine. Never mind. Confused. >> But okay. It's >> I think you're right. >> Small. But this money also has to be used for well I know he he is going to come and explain about the MS4 um and you know there's quite a few things that we're supposed to be moving forward in this area in terms of um replacing and doing work that are of of cost.
So, I'm learning. Um, I don't appreciate um when people make personal attacks or they involve my children. Um, so that's been upsetting and it's hard because our focus is to be here for the academics. I came into this position wanting to um make a difference to increase academic outcomes. Um, I am super um thankful that we were able to pass a policy for um uh smartphones and um hopefully uh encouraging our kids uh to put down their phones and start connecting with other people who are in front of them and having that human connection and um feeling like they belong and without distraction in the school environment. Um those are the kinds of policies and things that I want to focus on being here. Um the the extracurricular activities are very important. Um but I also believe that we are we are transitioning these kids into a future that none of us adults have seen or experienced yet.
We put the project out for bid. Um it bid on April 8th, and um we had three responsive bidders. Rua and San Mechanical is the lowest responsive bidder at 898,520. And that is to perform the labor to install the roofing materials. You'll see in the budget outlined uh soft cost budget is 883,000 and change, and that is um to buy the materials, because the district is using a cooperative purchasing agreement. We can get a better deal on those materials uh for Rua to install. Um we We some money in the contingency in case we happen to find any dry rot or anything when we ripped those roofs off. Hopefully that contingency will be enough money. Uh that's a lot of square footage that we're we're tearing off. Um but tonight we're here to get your approval for the district to enter a contract with Rua and Send Mechanical for the Chico High Roofing project.
Uh, the soccer club over in the UK or whatever, and I don't know what there were, like 500 kids singing or more. Uh, it was absolutely beautiful. Shout out to everybody. Thank you for your time and God bless America. Have a good night, everybody. >> Thank you, Commissioner Franciaak, for your stylings. I appreciate it. Commissioner, Commissioner Kenov, please. I don't know how to follow bang bang bang or woof woof woof but um congratulations to our student ambassador Jen on our Cornell scholarship. Uh Mr. Ragdale, congratulations on your award tonight. Um congratulations to our our VP Mr. Santiago on your granddaughter. Parents raise children but grandparents spoil them and get to hand them back. Um condolences to Mr. Ciano on the loss of Molly. Um I just want to mention that the programs we have here for special needs are truly remarkable. I mean, you see some of these things that that they they show here that no other schools are doing, right?
Again, it's coming from the federal government telling us these are the things we have to have done, but yet they take the funding away from it. >> And I'm sure I'm sure >> it's >> I'm sure Rob will talk about that, but it's it's kind of crazy. My concern about storm water is um INR, especially on private roads. We don't have the ability to check how much how much water is actually seeping into our sewer system on these private roads without getting access from the property owners. So could that have a an a serious impact to this budget if we find out that there is some major storm water issues in these locations and it's they're being dumped into our our sew sewer pipes mitigating into our sewer system especially after 126 where there is a There's a meter right at the town line, not more than 200 yards away.
this AI stuff that's taking off, things that are happening globally right now. Um, I feel like there's a lot at stake for our future generation, for these students, and um, sports give them a safe place and they are very important. But um, I do uh, find myself awake in bed at night thinking about are they academically ready? Are they ready for um careers that may not exist in 10 to 20 years? I'd like to get back to focusing on that. Um my apologies for missing the special meeting. Um I was very sick and I'm still overcoming that. Um so yeah, thank you for being here tonight, for showing your support for your your students. Um, we do really genuinely appreciate your feedback and your attendance truly. [applause] >> How do I fall on that? She said everything I wanted to say. Uh yeah, it's definitely been my original goal when I joined was um for the um the education of the students.
>> I so move. Oh. I just I have Oh, I was just going to ask if we have any questions. I It is a little chilly up here. Any public comment? Tisha? >> [snorts] >> I so move. >> [laughter] >> Do we have a second? >> I'll second. >> Oh oh oh >> Just let Mr. Liendo. >> Okay, I'll take it. >> We have a motion. An enthusiastic motion by member Hayes and a second by member Liendo.
Um, and I just want to make sure that that everyone realizes that we're funding these programs because of exactly what Dr. Roertosi said tonight that, you know, it means something to the parents and to the to the children of this district. Um, as for the budget, you know, nobody wants to talk about a tax hike. Um, but it's evident to me that we need to do something here because kicking the can down the road is just not the answer. Um, and maybe tonight we can have some some conversations about it. But, uh, that's all I have. Thank you. >> Thank you, Commissioner Kenova, Commissioner Paris. >> Thank you, President Bassford. Uh, congratulations to Grandpa Vice President Santiago. Granddaughters are the best. We already had this discussion, so if you need any advice on how to move forward, uh, let me know. I'm a expert on granddaughters.
So, are we paying more for something that should be paid? >> But that's another bridge to jump over, I guess, at a later time. >> There's a meter at the town at the town line >> on 126. 126 and 135 >> capturing >> any and all fluid that's coming through their to their through their pipes. That's how we get that assessment. >> Yeah. So, and what you you are >> I'm worried about the fact that we have some private roads in that area that we don't have access to to do INR studies on. There's a possibility of that happening. I'm not saying it is happening, but there's a possibility that could be happening. >> Do we have a lot of private roads over there? >> Three major private roads. >> Put a new set of traffic lights right at the end of one. >> Oh, >> yeah.
Um so all of the coaching and all of those issues have just been really surprising to me. I had no idea that [clears throat] that would be so heated and but it is. It's because everyone does have a passion and especially when it's their kids. And um one of the things I wanted to say was that you need to believe in your kids overall. >> Mhm. >> They're going to be great no matter who the coach is. So put that faith in them. >> No. >> And also I'm surprised that all the board members aren't here um tonight. It would have been nice to have everyone to know kind of where everyone stands and that's why I decided to just abstain from the vote. Um, I I was kind of felt like I was like the monkey in the middle. So, I kind of want to feel what everybody's feeling on the subject.
Any discussion? >> Just I think something you're saying, I'm really excited this is this is happening. It's been needed to happen for a while, so >> Yeah. >> glad we're going to get it >> More than a while. Yes, we got thank you notes from Chico High teachers. >> All right. Let's vote.