Sure, thanks Tim. So um the policy committee um which is um administrators um and um member Mervich and myself met on numerous occasions um three times over the last several months to go through the entire policy manual from top to bottom um with IA IASB representatives. Um as we've discussed in previous meetings, um there are some elements of the policy manual that have some optionality in different directions. We thoroughly discussed those and I'm very confident that we've got a manual in place that um reflects what this community and this board is is looking for. Anything else, Scott? Well, just some that were obsolete, some needed to be updated. Some were already as good as they were, so Mhm. And what you're voting on tonight is not only the policy manual, but there's a couple of things. There's a harassment piece and what that that those are two resolutions coming up later and those will those basically are updating a resolution to anything that's remaining will supersede and anything that's remaining in the in the policy manual, it will automatically update.
Yes. Go ahead. Go ahead. All right. So, data meetings don't sound very exciting, but we found them to be really valuable this year. Not just with looking at data, but just our teachers are working together. I reached out to some teachers and got before we even start talking about it, what they think is beneficial. And so, we had some good quotes. Grace Deno, our first grade teacher, said the monthly meetings are very valuable. We use the data to celebrate progress, identify needs, and find ways to support every student academically and behaviorally. The consistency of meeting empowers us to be proactive and intentional with our data. And I have enjoyed collaborating each month and love seeing the positive impact. And then we jump down to our sixth grade hallway and Angie Norman talked about how she liked being able to have a meeting of the minds.
Central can only take you so far. You have to push yourself beyond that. A lot of what I've accomplished has come from taking initiative and using my own time to go further than what was required. Overall, Central has helped me by giving me both a strong academic and a foundation and the ability to take initiative on my own. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Hi everyone. My name's Lucy Moore. I'm a senior at Central High School. I've been going here since I was 5 years old in kindergarten and I will probably know most of the faces that as teachers and the ex-senior I'm going to be. Really gotten me where I am today so just want to shout out to Um but I am the first Central High School student ever to achieve what's called the Indiana College Board. If you're not familiar with that, it is a set of 30 college credits which will let me skip my entire freshman year of college.
Um she has stepped outside of her comfort zone this year, transitioning um from early kindergarten into supporting other grade levels. And we have her in first grade this year. And she's done that with grace and with confidence. She is a constant source of support, jumping in wherever she's needed, covering meetings and PLCs, uh simply being an extra set of hands at times, subbing when we ask her to. And she does it all with a positive attitude and just genuine care for everyone that's around her. More than anything, Sarah brings a light to our building. She's a true ray of sunshine, someone who lifts others up, contributes just a positive culture, um and we just know that Clinton Central is a better place for both staff and students because of her. We've placed her kind of right by the recycling doors, is what we call them, which is where every kid walks in from the bus, so that she is one of the first faces that they see every morning um as she welcomes them into the building.
On the consent items, is there any questions or discussion? Hearing none, all those in favor do so signify by saying I. I. All those opposed? The motion carries. Thank you. Next personnel recommendations, Michelle Williams. Good evening. Good evening, President Duckworth, members of the board, Dr. Hoover. Tonight's personnel recommendations include the following: retirement, resignations, terminations, regular appointments, resignations from extra duty, appointments to extra duty, reassignments of extra duty, transfer, after school appointments, and consideration of the administrative appointment of Bradley Elliott, head girls basketball coach at North High School. Consideration of the administrative appointment of Chase Fisher, head wrestling coach at North High School. Consideration of the administrative appointment of Lenis McLain, head girls soccer coach at Wright's High School. Consideration of the administrative appointment of James Patton, head boys soccer coach at Harrison High School. And consideration of the administrative appointment of Jordan Williams, head volleyball coach at Harrison High School.
There is a severe limiting of homework. There is an absence of a true talented and gifted program. There is the removal of academic leveling. And there is an inequitable use of resources to address solely the lowest performing students and this must begin to change. It is time for Cheshire to give the same consideration to the top band of students that is provided to the lowest band. Equal opportunity for learning should apply to all students in this district, including those who are ready and eager to be challenged at a higher level. And that is my statement. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. We have a report on K-12 multilingual learners tonight. We do and we have Azra Redzic and Kristen Castellano and Ryan Murphy here to share their information with us. They presented Um is it April? Come on up, guys. April 1st. They presented April 1st.
But again, I don't believe this says to reestablish. It says a term of each position shall not exceed 1 year. So, the term of that position. So, maybe if you create a whole different position, you would be able to do another 1 year, but to get the same position again and to do it another year, again, it circumvents the budgetary process. Otherwise, all of your positions you would be able to do this and that is certainly clearly not the intent. Um and this is something that the courts have looked at and the courts have said that, you know, you don't just take the law by itself, you take the overall intent of what the legislative process and the budgetary process is and certainly not to give you carte blanche to be able to create new positions and then to be able to renew that position no matter what the process you go through.
>> Yeah, there's some there's some Kona Ice there if you like Kona Ice. There'll be a karaoke stage if you guys want to go up there and sing karaoke and that's all you. Yeah, you guys could do that as well. Well, that's not confirmed. I guess we're trying to get a karaoke stage there. Um anyway, why I'm talking about um season the different spirits is because what you said kind of ties to two different students. when I I interviewed four different students and I saw two different outcomes and I'm kind of going to share one with what your second definition was which was that school spirit is something that you showcase on the outside school pride's something more internal well that actually aligns a lot with Stuken yes Stuken he is our he's a senior he's our student co-president he was on FOD squad for FMP that's freshman orientation day um and he does a lot for Stevenson he's in he does a lot something I work with he I work with him very closely for student council so I like him a lot and >> you can't spell student council without stew.
Um she actually did attend Cumberland as a student here many years ago and she was able to share a positive message on dreaming big and setting goals which was really great for our students to hear. Um as a district and school we know that we did add another sport to our special Special Olympics crew. So basketball skills which they participated on that really snowy day back a few months ago. So that was some of our athletes that did participate in that. And then um we're looking forward to actually this upcoming Saturday for the Special Olympics track and field meet that will happen on the 25th. Um and last picture there is pictured some students here in our older grades that are helping support just our community in um bagging and filling backpacks that we've partnered with the um community backpack project to provide food for families in need.
But what DECA really is is it's real world application. Um and DECA's huge thing is networking. Um you know the saying, it's not about what you know, it's who you know. And that is such a big thing with DECA is we teach you how to make connections with people, how to network with people, how to have great social skills because that's something that really helps you stand out. Um whether you're in a business or your postsecary plans. So I just want these two to stand up and just show you guys. If you guys want to say something, that'd be great. But Vivian's our executive assistant to our officers this year. And then Katie Milus is a two Katie Whitmore, excuse me, is a two-time um nationals qualifier. So Brian said it all. >> I think they're good. But other than that, um, this year has been a record-breaking year for DECA.
>> Yeah, so we have a parameters resolution, which is what you'll be asked to consider at your meeting next week. And that resolution is valid for a period of 6 months. Okay. So, what you'll see in the timeline I'll show you in a couple slides is we have picked a date at this point we'd like to sell, but the beauty of that parameters resolution, as you said, is we we will be monitoring the market very closely days and days before even your sale and say, you know, we don't like that day either because maybe we're hearing something that's going to be announced that could impact the war or something else, but generally we're just on top of any news from day to day that might impact your sale. So, yeah, there's flexibility. >> Thank you. Sure. Okay. All right. So, then if we go to the next chart, now we have the green bars layered in on top of the blue bars.
Um the other side is we're also joining PRESS Plus which is the Illinois Association of School Boards service that um Andy just mentioned and uh PRESS Plus will basically be tracking our policies for us as new legal citations come in, as new uh policies either we have to implement by law or a recommendation from the School Board Association. And so we'll be getting those and so next year with Dr. McCreindle up here, she can go through the PRESS policies with you. Um I would recommend you do it probably quarterly unless there's something really pressing. Otherwise, you're going to be have these policies trickling in and I don't think you're going to be able to keep track of them all. That's just a recommendation I would have. Um most of our larger school districts do use PRESS PRESS Plus and so this puts us pretty well in line with most other um unit districts and and larger districts.
We talk about the data and everyone is able to voice their thoughts and a quick decision is made in the best interest of the student. That decision is put into play immediately and everyone knows at the same time. And then Chris Burgett, who is huge in our meetings and just getting them started this year. She was great help. Having regularly scheduled data meetings has provided a valuable time where admin, Title One, RTI, and grade level teachers have been able to discuss academic, behavioral, and attendance progress and concerns together. And it has helped us improve our support of students in all tiers and has ensured that all students in need of support receive it. Um, so we'll move on. So, what basics are our data meetings? Our grade level team meetings. So, all of our teachers from So, if it's a first grade meeting, we have our first grade teachers.
They are courses that in Central are subjects I've taken that I was taking and done all different kinds of math. I've done science, I've done English, I've done everything and I have done basically all my career represents. And that's going to save me over $10,000 in tuition costs and housing and food and transportation all of that. And that's been made possible by Central Grove specifically through the partnership with Ivy Tech and Ivy Tech W. I've taken classes both in a like high school classroom setting as a full day first round talk my high school teacher that's certified to take those dual credit classes. Those are dual credit classes like English classes, a couple of science classes, a Spanish class. And I've also had support system from Central Grove as well as a partnership with Ivy Tech and taking online classes. I took public speaking, high school sociology, psychology, things like that that we don't offer at the college over here, but then I was able to take because of the Ivy Tech Central Grove's partnership with Ivy Tech and they, once a quarter or once or twice a quarter, I would get emails from Mrs.
So, this is just very well deserved. This is for you. For a month, don't get too attached. But um we are just very proud of you and congratulations. Absolutely. Something unique, your team actually asked to say a few things. So, if the first grade teachers want to come up that were able to be here. Yep. Okay. I'll do my best. This was written for Heather, but she's not here, so I'll take over. Okay, we would like to take a moment to recognize someone who truly makes a difference in our classrooms each and every day. Our classroom aid, Sarah Perkins. Sarah has been an absolute blessing to our grade level. Her years of experience are evident in everything she does. Beyond her knowledge is her patience and genuine love for students that set her apart. She has been an She has an incredible ability to meet students where they are and to help guide them toward success, always with kindness, encouragement, and understanding.
These recommendations are presented for your approval. Move to approve. Second. We have a motion and a second on the personnel items. Any questions or comments? Hearing none, all those in favor do so signify by saying I. I. I.
on the curriculum from the multilingual learner program to the Cheshire Curriculum Council and they received feedback from that council and we also did um a problem of practice that we engaged in around the growth that they used to inform their goals. So, the process is that you you spend two years analyzing, investigating um and then you make this presentation to the Curriculum Council with a follow-up to the Board of Education and the ultimate goal is to have really understood the strengths and weaknesses of your programming and then to create a five-year goal plan from there. So, as a result of this, the team will now have five-year goals. So, I will turn it over to the group. All right. Good evening. Good to see everybody again. Ryan Murphy, I'm the assistant principal over at Dodd Middle School. Everybody knows Azra and this is Kristen Castellano.
Because the process is to go up to the legislature. We did not give the process to the Board of Education. >> [cough and clears throat] >> Questions? Senator Thank you. Thank you. Um yeah, I think that if this bill wasn't introduced and passed within the maybe most recent years, then we [snorts] would be subject to what the intent is, but this was only passed in 2024. So, when we're talking about the intent, you're talking to the people that intended on passing this bill for a reason and the intention is very clear that it was temporary. The intention was very clear that it was only to last up until 1 year. DOE has authority to create temporary positions with a term not to exceed 1 year. So, I'm concerned about the AG's interpretation because this isn't a bill that passed 100 years ago. This was only a couple years ago by the people that are sitting in this room that are telling you that was not their intent.
Yeah. Yeah. He had that was that was his campaign thing. He ran unopposed. Actually, everyone was scared of running against him. But his campaign was I put the stew in StuA. So, you know, there you go. Um but yeah, so when I when I talked to Stu, he said that school spirit is about that camaraderie and the connection that people have in the school. That is what he said, which is what you said as well. And when he talked about school pride, he said that's the tangible things that you see, which is a little bit different how he talked about it. But when I asked him the trends, I asked him the trends. I said, "Do you think school spirit's increasing or decreasing or staying the same? And do you think school pride's increasing, decreasing, or staying the same?" He said he thinks school spirit's decreasing, but school pride is increasing.
>> And lastly is goal five, the use of resources. Um so throughout um the school year, our staff are able to really uh foster um excitement with students and they have student outside groups during lunch, recess, uh before school, after school to get them really excited and engaged. Um some of those uh activities are um we have Cougar Creator Club, which is very exciting. Um you can see the two pictures there towards the bottom. um students participating and creating um after school also you have cougar running club which is always a popular one during the recess time kids competing for laps um also being having some good exercise and then we have our uh student talent show which this will be the second year running you can see somebody um I know Dr. will appreciate this doing a drum solo there and uh having at it.