move around. There's a couple of the players coming up who are normally on the JV team. We haven't seen them yet, but maybe we will a little bit later on. It's a pretty short bench for Ashland, only three substitutes. And it's a pretty warm day, so It's uh beautiful day out right now. I know Marathon Monday's coming up. Going to be a little chilly, perfect for the runners, tough for the uh spectators, but today it's gorgeous out. I mean, this is We're not being blown off the the roof here like we normally are. >> No. Gennis keeps the ball alive. Dedham collects that turnover and is heading up the field. Fortunately, most of the Ashland players were behind the ball, so it gave Dedham a pretty clean outlet. And that was [cheering] a beautiful check from behind by Ashley Forchu. >> Really great job. To to pull that off cleanly without a foul was fantastic.
Mack Whitwer 8 meter attempts, she goes in, turns around, goes up over the goalie's head and back. Whitwer turns around, gets herself her first goal of the game. Score is now 4 to 2. 3 minutes and 47 seconds left in the first half. It looks like that back right hand corner of the field is going to be a little dark for uh the rest of the game. Apparently, East Long Meadow didn't pay their uh electric bill to finance this new school. So, they'll be playing a little bit of hide and go seek in that back right corner for the rest of the game. All right. Illegal legal start on uh Minnechaug. Kylie Marino gets the ball, blazes the ball over the restraining line. Marino with it, gets the ball over to McKekney. And they're looking to set up the East Long Meadow offense. Spartans looking to set up a little little two-man action with Sabina McKekney and Mack Whitwer.
Thank you very much for your reports. We also have posters for London Alive right here in case you want to grab one before you leave. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Okay. Next on the agenda. Um I'm calling up Principal Hanlin. Kevin, are you in the house? >> Uh to make some presentations tonight. and we we have an opportunity to recognize um great group of students tonight in a variety uh for a variety of reasons. We're going to begin with our German student recognition. I'm going to invite Frahaza up to the uh front with us. >> Okay. So, uh, the National German Exam is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German is a prestigious assessment taken by more than 11,000 students of German across the US each year. It not only measures German language skills, but also encourages cultural understanding and inspires continued study of German.
I mean, if it if it wasn't really that much, we have to we have to do the loading dock. Um but that's where my mind's at. I mean really the only savings and I'm speaking out loud which can be dangerous thing for me but um the cost elements are not interchangeable. So food service is their own their their own cost element. So the only savings on our side is that the board of ed wouldn't have to supplement their shortfall say if it occurred at the end of the year. So there's no direct savings. She she saves on food purchases. Y >> and correct me if I'm wrong on this, but she saves on food purchases in order to keep her budget down to make sure that she can provide the food services for all the students that are required by the state, which includes breakfast, lunch, and next year looks like it's going to be free, you know, for most kids eating breakfast, >> more kids consuming food.
Um which and this cable by itself is rated for 5,000 lb. This cable and turnbuckle is lift lift rated for that. Um and that pretty well covers the lever arm effect in that sentence uh because yeah, I mean, there's this got support on both ends. So, that kind of rules out the definition of a lever arm. Um And yeah, all this stuff what I'm stating was outlined pretty clearly in the details on A301. Um There is one location where it does not have the provisions for the the backup cable going vertically. Uh it doesn't have the room for that. So, I've got to put in a a strut that comes down that functionally does the same thing. Um In addition to the support posts that are there to to also support the substantial weight of the structure. Um and the posts actually have a provision for being adjustable to um to balance the load if if necessary.
Stahlbaum's contract at this evening's board meeting. Consistent with the timeline established in January, unfortunately, the board encountered an unexpected timing issue related to the posting of the public hearing notice in the Daily Journal as required by Indiana code, so we are unable to um have the hearing um within the 10-day window. Um the board would like to thank all of the candidates who expressed interest in the position. The board also extends its gratitude to Dr. Stallbaum for her diligence through the contract process and for her patience as the board worked to properly establish the hearing date. I think I had three or four phone calls with her as we tried to figure this problem out. The official public hearing for Dr. Stallbaum's contract will be held tomorrow morning at 7:30 a.m. with a special board meeting immediately following the hearing to consider approval of the contract.
So without enough young people there a little bit of in migration turnover of households that have groups of kids in your school system for 20 years having young families in there you know it's going to rise up your number a little bit. Next slide. Okay. [clears throat] Some of your top characteristics here. Okay. um household under 18 population 29.7%. That's about average. There is another school district in the United States for households of school age kids to New York. Last one was in Utah 20 years ago. [snorts and clears throat] 30 is about the average. That's why so hard to get referendums passed right now. He brought number two to one from the start. Okay. >> But [clears throat] the number here that people ignore is persons per household 2.4. 47. In 2010, that was 2.54. So, it's a 0.07 drop. Now, that doesn't sound a lot, [snorts] you know, almost minus.
Uh but uh once again, same roll around the back of the net for Avery Lane to tie up to tie up the score. Um hopefully, the Ashland defenders are are noticing that's same play that Yep. occurred both times and will be well aware of it moving forward. >> Yeah. That that's I think she's definitely one of their top players, but it's two two of their exact same play as you just mentioned. So, first sub for Dedham. Now, we don't have all the roster names, so I know that was number four leaving for Dedham. And number one is in for um actually, it's Paige, so Okay, Paige Prouliot, I'm guessing. Second draw control in a row for Duxbury. Foul on Ashlyn, they will maintain possession. Ruby Rosloniec gets the shot off, goes just wide. Looks like Duxbury will maintain possession as the closest player to the ball on the end line after a shot.
McKekney goes around the corner. She goes up and gets hit. And oh, they call it a goal. Sabina McKekney with her second goal of the game to cut the Minnechaug's lead to one. And just like that with two quick goals, the Spartans cut the lead down to one. 4 to 3 with 3:08 left to go in the first first half. Marino on the draw with I think it's still Taylor. Can't see her number. Spartans switching up the circle a little bit. Mack Whitwer going on the other side, thinking that's where the ball is going to be. Self draw by Taylor. I'd like to see Pellegrino back up on the draw. She did a good job those other three times. They were uh winning as Minnechaug throws the ball away as I think for the first time East Long Meadow gets an unforced turnover for them.
This year's exam was administered during the last week of January. And tonight we are proud to honor Cheshire High School's students outstanding performers. Their hard work and dedication to language most certainly uh deserves this recognition. So I'm going to call you up. Uh many of our students are able to attend tonight. Some are not, but we'll call uh everybody by name. If you're here, come on up. Receive your certificate from Dr. Solen Frahaza, please. Bismarif Travis Dailyaly Piper Deico Simon Delvisio Diane Duong Sadi Icebach Colin Harkkins Quinn Hayes Lucas Huvong Meredith Wang Sely Heiska Camila Marin Holtz Jamie Milton Mittton sorry Nina Motino Zoe Ranker Katrina Ruka Levin Scalleti, Carter Wang, and Hayden Wang. Congratulations to all the students on their outstanding job. National Jerma exam. I just wanted to make one comment that I hadn't mentioned to them yet, but Hayden Wang was number four in the state of Connecticut this year.
>> I mean, that's one of the reasons you'd have more refrigeration because you added breakfast. We didn't do breakfast over there. >> But what I'm saying is like those costs so far aren't borne by the board vet side. If if I'm sorry, >> I was going to ask a question about like loading dock lifespan because I think the refrigeration is a more long-term goal. Like Rich is is building a loading dock that can can house a refrigerated refrigeration if we get there so that we're not having this conversation in five years where a loading dock is not large enough. >> But I also wonder what is the lifespan of a loading dock? >> Oh yeah, how depending how it's constructed. Yeah. 50 to >> Yeah. >> 80 years I would say. So, we want a loading dock that can accommodate 50 to 80 years worth of potential.
Um And let's see, what else? So, going down the list here um safety factors, I think we covered that. Testing Yeah, it's we're we're basically arguing over an acronym here. We're arguing over IAS versus ICC and we're arguing over the is it necessary to have site specific test testing uh testing results and I believe it's not. Um Specific application lateral shear forces, I think we've covered most of that with the the demonstration. Um Nope, actually. I think I skipped a whole page here. I'm sorry. I did. Oh, the life safety. Um the structure does have stairs. It is not intended to be an occupied structure. Uh we go out there and play video play video games and do tree kid treehouse stuff. Um The stairs are not anchored in both locations. They're stairs are also as a spiral staircase which does conform to all the uh What is it?
I know that sounds crazy. It's only 12 hours, but by Indiana code, we had to have the contract posted for 10 days and we couldn't take action until the 11th day. Um do any of the board members have any other comments or information to add? I'm sure we'll have some opportunities tomorrow to add anything additional as well. Well, I'd just like to say when this process started and Scott suggested that maybe he handle cuz this is what he does. Uh it took me about 10 seconds and I'm sitting here yeah. That would probably be a good idea. He has done wonderful in all the communications. Things have been on time uh and moved right along. Uh appreciation to Rob for getting us a great place to have the interviews. Uh they're we could we're able to do them very professionally. All the tech worked. That's That's Scott too.
But when you multiply by 10,000 households that you have in the district, that's 700 people. So, let me phrase it this way. If your average household size had stayed the same in 2020 as it was in 2010, you would have had 700 more people counted in the census. Traditional two family household, two parent household, most of that 700 are under the age of 18. So basically, it's probably a six about 600 fewer school age kids. And what's that in show? That's your empty nest egg because that population that was now in their 50s and 60s uh in 2020 were back in the 30s and 40s 10 years before we had kids at school. So you had all this messing going on. Uh next slide. Okay. householders 35 to 54 again only about a third. Okay. And that dropped that [clears throat] was 40% of 2010.
Got a minute 20 left in the uh first quarter over here. Let's see if Duxbury tries to hold for the last shot. Here is uh number six again. This quarter has flown by. >> flown by. Um with only a few goals and turnovers, the clock's been running very, very consistently without many stops. Defense by Ali. Trip picking it up. The the defense is is holding up really well. They're not getting beat by cutters and and times they've scored kind of on broken plays coming from around the net, but their their base defense has really been doing a good job. That's Kendall Westlyn doing a good job there. >> [cheering] >> Again, number six, Ava. So what is three for her? Three for Duxbury, two for Ashlyn with 34 seconds left, so I would say it's just as we expected. Tie game, you know, similar uh opponents, similar skill sets.
Spartans with the ball. Mack Whitwer looking to go through everybody and she does. And Mack will be setting up the Spartans offense. Nice screen by Kylie Marino. Oh. I don't know about that. She looked And the East Long Meadow fans aren't happy with the with the call. So, basically half the people were happy with the call, the other half aren't happy with the call. Minnechaug gets it as Lusick has it. Looking to make her way up the field. Met by Jane Pelletier almost getting a stick on that to knock it loose and Minnechaug sets up their offense. Kick the ball over the top to Kozub. Over to O'Connor. Over to Taylor. Kozub back to Taylor. Taylor looking. She does a little dodge, feeds it in. Loose ball. Somebody knocked it loose. Kozub ends up with it. And another unforced turnover. I I'm really going to say I don't know if I've been calling Kozub and uh Scattolini.
So, that was wonderful. picture. between you guys. You can Ready? One, >> two, three. impressive. Congratulations. We're going to switch from uh world language to science. I'd like to invite Miss Barker up to the podium with me to recognize some outstanding students in science. We'll begin with uh the 78th annual Connecticut Science and Engineering Fair which took place in March at Quinnipiac University. Students in grades 7 through 12 developed solutions to real world problems and presented their research project to panels of scientists, engineers, and industry professionals. Congratulations to these four students who receive recognition. We'll call you up one at a time. Second honors for her project, how different clothing items that compressed skin affect a person with hyper mobile Eller's Danlo syndrome. Grade 10 student Bella Salamini. Second honors for their project phytolanton adaptation to acidity. Grade 11 students Emily Janidi and Niha Tataconda.
>> Yeah. I mean, 50 is a good number, you know, figure. >> Yeah. >> And we're ballpark around 50 now with that one. Or are we north of that? >> Uh, I think we're almost north of that. I'll have to get back to you. I'll get you an exact date. >> It looks exactly like I remember. >> Oh, no. It's It's Yeah, it's dated. >> Yeah. um if it would be possible to with I don't I'm not trying to kill you with like details that you're never going to be able to figure out, but if there is anything that's sort of like lowhanging fruit to look at avoided costs and I completely get the point about I've read something about breakfast possibly getting at likely getting added next year. >> Well, yeah. >> So, I I I completely understand that about expanding food services. I mean the other the other option too to try to reduce cost is I can ask for an add all to reduce the size of the loading dock.
The code provisions of the spiral staircase uh are 311.7 with the the winder I forget the terms. I don't do it very often. Um The walk walk line. Yeah, they the the the spiral staircase does conform to the walk line requirements and the railing requirements. And it is actually not anchored to the ground. It does have a slip plane. Uh basically two pieces of plastic that can slip independently. So, when it when the tree and the staircase unit moves, um it can't and it's only the whole thing is only 6 ft off the ground. Um the platform height. So, in terms of uh Yeah, in terms of egress and emergency, I mean, we all lived through a tornado here a couple days ago and I can tell you right now if there's something like that coming, I'm not going to be in a tree. I mean, we're going to be in the basement.
Oh, okay. We're back to Scott. Between the two of you everything worked uh really well and and I just want to commend the board. We're we're five diverse people from five different backgrounds. We brought all that to the questioning uh and to the discussions. And I'm telling you after uh 7 years being in ISBA and hearing some of the things that goes on with school boards, I am so proud of our school board. We're able to and respect each other's opinions even when we may disagree on it. It's respectful. We talk it through and we come to a consensus and that's that's what you're getting. So, very proud of the board and appreciate everything that everybody did to get to this process. Anybody else? 7:30 tomorrow morning. And I will stop and get coffee. I was going to say, you getting Amy's coffee? Okay, so we Thank you, Mr.