And she had she's also our math bowl and academic super bowl coach and had some nice things to say about Raphael. Hi guys. I just want to talk briefly about Raphael because we feel like um he really embodies academic success at Avon Middle School North. This year you've obviously demonstrated a strong commitment to learning. You've got all A's in all of his classes. And outside of the classroom he's also going above and beyond. He has been a part of our math bowl team, our sixth grade math bowl team that we brought over from the intermediate school. And then has joined our academic super bowl team as well. Um so outside of showcasing his knowledge, teamwork, and perseverance there, he was also recently selected as the Oriole of the quarter for his team, the Retrievers, which was a big deal. Um in addition, he's also a student athlete.
In BCSSE, our vision is to be the choice to learn, work, and play. Our mission is to develop expert learners by partnering with our community to invest in people. And our core beliefs including include that we all can rise to the challenge of high expectations. That learning is most effective when we have choice, flexibility, and see relevance. That we thrive when our physical, social, and psychological needs are met. that our community and school district are stronger when we partner with one another and that we flourish because of the diversity and variability in our community. And last but not least, that our democracy and democratic institutions are strengthened by civic-minded citizens. >> Thank you, Dr. Phillips. We like to start our meetings with recognitions and celebrations. We have some significant accomplishments to celebrate this evening. Dr. Phillips, would you introduce Mr. Edwards to talk about the math league?
And then they're going to just going to make the trek to Mary Lee and back and forth to Albion? And [laughter] my other question is, how much does the Y actually pay for using our facility? Do we get money from the Y for using our facility? So, those are my kind of questions that I would like to see if anybody can answer. >> [snorts] >> Uh the next speaker we have is Vicki Gelbison. >> [cough] [clears throat] >> My name is Vicki Gelbison. Um I'm a resident here in Albion. I graduated from Central Noble Primary School. Kids from Central Noble. Um I wasn't planning on speaking either, but I sit on the town council. I know how difficult it is the positions that you're you're making these decisions. Um But we as a council, we've worked as a team really hard the last few years to listen to the people, um and to listen to our employees.
Our operations fund, which is funded by property and local taxes. Our debt service fund, also funded by property taxes and local taxes. And then ref tools can't have ref referendums, but Central Noble does not. Um, Senate Bill 1, property tax impacts, why are schools in this situation? Unfortunately, Central Noble, um, is just one of many, uh, student or schools in the state right now going through some pretty, um, severe financial impacts for the from this bill. You can see what Central Noble Senate Bill losses are, um, and including our lit losses. So, we have a total potential financial impact over 3 years in just over a million dollars. [laughter] So, consolidation savings, our best guess, which we hope is conservative, is an estimation of our savings is roughly $250,000 if we consolidate. This includes savings in utilities, savings in efficiencies, budget line item reductions. An example of this would be the full budget from Central Noble Primary for things like furniture, repairs, things like that would not be pulled over to Central Noble Elementary, um, and so we would be able to just automatically have some budget line item reductions there.
Are there any questions or comments? There being no questions or comments we'll move to a vote. All in favor signify by saying I. I. And we'll show the vote carries 4-0. If we could bring in the Crown Point High School Latin Club at this time. Right. Thank you for for being here tonight and congratulations again. Mr. Walker Mr. Collier congratulations to you guys individually. As you know in the past we've seen you several times up here for different awards and different combinations so welcome back. I'm going to ask that Mr. Walker Mr. Collier if you'll step over to the podium. The way we're going to do this I'll have either of you make a statement talk about your season and your performance say something positive about your team and then we'll call out the the students' names and hand me the award and the student come forward for a handshake which one of you gentlemen who like to speak to >> The tournament is a a Jeopardy-style competition based on the classical classical world.
He is a first grade student in Mrs. Bonnerot's room at Deer Meadow. And Wesley is a wonderful example of honesty in the classroom. He consistently tells the truth even when it is difficult and takes responsibility for his actions. Wesley shows integrity by admitting mistakes and working to make better choices moving forward. He is trustworthy and does the right thing even when no one is watching. His honesty helps build a positive and respectful classroom environment, and he sets a great example for his classmates. Wesley truly embodies what it means to be the student of the month for honesty. Woo! >> [applause] >> Home crew? Mhm, mhm. Goodness. Good evening. I have the pleasure of introducing Ms. Joanna Tinter. Um she was nominated by Ms. Slaughter, her kindergarten teacher, um for the character trait of honesty. So, Joanna has made some really strong strides over the past couple of months.
Absolutely. So, we have um had the opportunity to uh work with the city of Huntington uh on this project, and um we have uh fortunately been able to um secure funding through the uh through the city of Huntington, and uh fortunately, um we have already received uh through um Tom Guggenheim, who uh who's the gentleman who's supporting our project from New Harmony, uh has also donated uh all of our uh all of our beginning materials as well. So more good news as far as that goes. So the >> [snorts] >> the Honey North High School Green Team would like to go forward with this project and there really aren't any additions or deletions or revisions from our from our presentation two weeks ago. And certainly now that you've had a couple weeks to kind of ponder the project.
She consistently brings positivity, enthusiasm, and professionalism throughout the building. Always ready to assist with small groups, interpretation, or routine tasks. Her dependability and flexibility shine in the most unexpected moments. Ms. Alamandarez cares about scholars' success and models empathy, responsibility, and respect. Her genuine love for learning is evident and contagious. She celebrates scholars' growth and transformative aha moments with infectious joy. The Phoenix community appreciates her for her commitment and dedication to going above and beyond for the scholars and teachers. We're honored to present Melanie Izaguirre Alamandarez with the Above and Beyond Award. Congratulations. >> [applause] >> Congratulations to Deja Joiner, third grade teacher at Winding Ridge for being selected to receive the Above and Beyond Award. Ms. Joiner is dedicated, a creative teacher who fosters curiosity, rigor, and joy. She differentiates instructions, supports multilingual learners, and builds a safe, inclusive classroom where scholars collaborate, show resilience, and grow academically and socially.
Their only three losses are against non-reional teams. So Westwood has a very very high powered offense. I am expecting a pretty high-scoring game today. Kind of get to some of the strategies when we have a quick break over here. Another save by Alana. That's two over there. All the stats this afternoon are unofficial, of course. >> See, it looks like number three on Westwood. Good shot. Missed to uh scored over there from Westwood. So, a quick one- nothing score over here. Starting Ashlin versus Westwood. I have to say keys for today, we're going to go really on the Ashlin side. So, you know, like in every sport, football, it's special teams, offense, defense. You got baseball, softball, hitting, pitching, uh fielding. I think for today's game for lacrosse, it's really going to be right over here. It's who's going to control this middle. Um, I think Westwood's definitely gonna get a bunch of their shots off.
Bellingham So, almost wins it at Yeah, it's going to be Bellingham ball. Bellingham quickly bringing it up here. This is Zach Hughes. Getting getting good pressure Cavaliero. And look at that, Olmstead in here taking it away. Oh, good defense taking it away from Olmstead now and you can guess how did I know that was Olmstead, huh? Ah. Did some of the height give it away? >> As he's >> the size of that pole. >> Yeah. Tall as the long stick. >> I was talking about the light fixture, but you know. Here's Weisman coming out. Good breakout by him. He's going to pass it off here to Hartnett. Hartnett fires one to Olson. Under 10 to go in the first. Raiders are already up one nothing if you're just joining us. And here's uh that was quick shooting Bobby with it for a second. >> Yeah.
Whiter comes away with it. Gets the ball over the restraining line. Blows by one. Blue Devil goes in and out of two. Turns around, takes a shot. Ball's loose. Crimson and Peler in there looking to get it to pick it up. Pelier still fighting for it. Julie Alings worth comes up with a good job by Peler to get the ball out over two. Nice shot by Crimson there again. Make two another good save by the keeper. >> Good job by Pellegro to disrupt that play and knock it loose. Blue Devils come up with it. Pelgro back on it again. This time Jones with the ball. Jones gets the ball over the restraining line. >> Jones >> behind the net over to Green. >> Good job by Burns. turns around and does some fancy footwork around the X and gets one over Julia Grey's head to put the Blue Devils up two nothing.
>> So moved. >> Any discussion on the April 7th meeting? All those in favor say I. I. >> I. Mr. Dphano, you're going to tell us about a missing cash balance report. >> Yes. The March um cash balance report and reconciliation. Uh we will have next month um Joan as as everyone knows Joanne Colleen retired and we have new staff and so uh staff is just getting up to speed uh doing very well but we need uh a little bit more time to present those schedules next month. >> We move on to uh consolidated cash. Everybody has the handout. Revolving fund is a packet. Everybody has the packet. Budget report is also a packet.
Let me thank you. Irene, would you like to go first? Just read the blur when it comes over and all. >> Is that probably on now? >> Yeah, I think >> This is coming in. >> All right, we will do public comment. Sorry about the delay on that. The Board of Education welcomes public comment. Each speaker will have up to 3 minutes to provide input to the board. At the start of each regular meeting, a maximum of 20 minutes is allotted for comment on any item. At the end of each regular meeting, I'm sorry, we do not I keep forgetting to change that. Discussion of school personnel, individualized students, or of individual board members members of the board is prohibited. And with that, I will hand it off to Ms. Correa. Good evening, everyone. >> Um, I'm Irene Correa, Brick Township resident. This evening you will decide to establish the special education committee as an ad hoc or advisory committee.
Uh really some great stuff for the kids. The Anatomage tables are coming. Uh the academies, different things that uh that really just the reason why we're here. So, thank you very much, everyone. Uh and tonight, it's all we all culminated through um or culminates through our teacher and professional of the year uh program here, and I think that's why most of you are here. You don't want to hear me talk. So, um we're going to uh kind of do that, but I think let's um we can start with the student government representative, uh Mr. Bocarino. Student government representatives first, is that okay? Okay. Ladies, how are you? >> Thank you. We're doing well, Dr. Tomko. So, just last week we wrapped up a meeting with our administration, Mr. Cameron and Ms. DeMico, um and we discussed the end-of-year events for senior students, um and other students in our school.
Every day is a fight or a struggle for basic survival for a student with disabilities or mental challenges in the SD40A district. Multiple students have confided in me who wish to remain anonymous since starting this petition of how programs that rely that students rely on are being extremely limited such as the summer and after school programs and many other initiatives previously previously offered in the district that have offset their future plans and schedule. A student in our district with accommodation plans are not followed through on with teachers being uninformed, uncoordinated, and quite frankly a mess with absolutely no structural integrity. Steps to address these issues need to be taken even when meetings with teachers, principals, and district administrators and counselors uh happen, they all seem to come with the same result, either extra struggling and overall just the same results, just constant the same information being repeated over and over again.
All right, thank you to our Pride winners from Hunt Club. At this time, we invite any building administrators who are present to come forward to join the awardees, the board, and Dr. Caliendo for the photo. Congratulations, Hunt Club. Our next spotlight is Lakewood Creek Elementary School. As building engineer, Al LaFan Al works hard to make his building better each and every day, responding promptly to any reque- request. Regardless of the mess, he strives to ensure no student feels bad about an accident. Beyond his care for students, he has a great sense of humor that other staff members appreciate. A fellow staff member said, "He is genuinely concerned about helping students and staff stay safe as well as ensuring that our school is clean." Congratulations, Al. Next up, Heather Carroll. Heather, behavior technician, is committed to helping the students and staff of Lakewood Creek in every way possible.
At this time, the board will conduct the election of the president, vice president, and secretary. These officers will serve until April 2027. Since the bo since the board has through its policy opted to elect officers annually, as nominations are made, they do not need to be seconded. Board members may self-nominate or nominate another board member. First up, we have nominations for the election of president. I'll like to kick this off and I'd like to nominate Julie Judy uh as board president. As I explained, I w I am leaving the board after this year. So, I feel it's only right to have someone that's going to step into that role uh before I do depart. So, I'd like to elect Julie. >> Um I'm going to go ahead and speak on second that I know I know we don't require seconds, but I was going to make the same nomination.
So he participates in tennis and track and field. So we just feel like this student is a well-rounded example of what it means to be like outstanding academic achievement at North. So we appreciate you. Great job. >> [applause] >> So Raphael was very excited to be here tonight. He felt like this is going to be super formal, professional. And then as a sixth grader what I asked him today what his big goals for the future are next year. And Raphael, what'd you say? I said so what I said is I want to try and get into one of your classes this year. So I have a higher chance of getting some bigger opportunities. Okay, such a very awesome and mature answer for a sixth grader. So parents definitely should be proud. Okay, my other two students are eighth graders and two very special students. We're looking forward to sending them to the high school, but we're also sad that they're both leaving.
>> I will certainly do so, Mr. Ster. But um before I do that, just one um one quick request of of everyone this evening. I would like to take a moment of silence um to remember uh wonderful young lady. Um Athena Lions was a fifth grade student at Parkside and have been a Parkside student since she was in kindergarten. has two uh siblings that are still in BCSSE and um we lost her just after our last meeting just a few weeks ago. So, if you would um not mind joining me in a moment of silent reflection as we um honor Athena's life and uh think about her family. Thank you. Our first recognition of the evening as we try to get these students out of here before the next round of weather comes in is our Columbus North Math League team. So, Mr. Branham, if Mr.
Um we gave a substantial raise this past year to our employees. It's very difficult with the SB1. Um but we're looking at having some employees um that could be retiring in the near future that are 25, 30-year employees, and to replace them, we'll never be able to pay them the wages they're currently [snorts] getting. So, those are very difficult decisions, and I appreciate um the position you're in. But I also grew up in this community where we had the battle of Wolf Lake and Albion. I raised four kids 20 years later, still have that battle. I think Darcy hit the nail on the head when she said we need to heal. And I don't have the answer to that. But whether we move buildings, whether we try for a referendum again, if we don't do whatever it's going to take to do some healing amongst our people, um you know, >> [cough] >> a lot of it is even just what the kids are hearing at the dinner table at home, or, you know, what their friends It's it's just uncomfortable for everybody, and I wish I had the answer.