Parks here in case any questions came up from the previous meeting we had. If not we'll leave the MOU and board action to you all. I just want to say since your presentation I've heard a lot of people in the community very interested in this project and excited to see it especially the location so they'll be able to see how things grow and progress. So again the great things that you do at the corporation we appreciate you. Well and one additional item to that Ryan would be we've received positive comments from other places in the in the state kind of unexpectedly wondering how you partner with the city to get things done and we were it's just a given that um we have a city forester urban forester that sees value in our educational system and sees value in our students. And wants to be able to partner in something that could be life changing for a lot of those kids and and certainly certainly for our community.
We'll start with our boys team. We have our coach, Brandon Munsey. We have Kevin Brown. Easton Corkwell. Terrence Denny. Detrell Harvey. Tyrian Horace Horace. Anthony Pile. Nazir Self. Jordan Tun. And Michael Hicks and Zion Randle could not be here, but this is our sixth grade boys basketball team champions. >> [applause] [applause] >> All right, for our girls team, we have Haley Bacon. Ariel Brown. Zoe Duty. Kimberly Scout Hoffman. Ariah Holloway. Isabella King Mercado. Aubrey Smith. And Jakaria Turn Tine and Chasity Wellington couldn't be here, but they were coached by Joshua Weed. >> [applause] [applause] >> Also tonight, we're very proud to have students from two different elementaries who qualified for our honor choir. And to introduce the uh students from the first school, we have Mr. Jared Pennington from Amy Beverly Elementary. >> [applause] >> Thank you very much. Uh first and foremost, I would like to uh recognize the fact that there were eight possible slots and we had eight students selected, so very proud of that.
See we got for Ashlin. We got number 14 Maggie McInness going to take the uh the face off. See Payton trip on one side of the circle on the Westwood side. That is number looks like number 11 Cassidy McMillan Jr. and that's Ashley Forester captain as well. So Ashley uh paint trip Maggie McInness on the faceoff for Ashlin. >> That's a nice win. That's what we got to do to uh to have our chance over here. Got to win these faceoffs. Good job by I think that was Payton Trip over to Lily Vidy. So, one stat to kind of keep an eye on even though this is a team sport for individual um stats over here. Take a look at Maggie McGinness. Maggie is coming into this game. I think this is an official stat with 95 total points. And that's a goal by Let's see who was that.
>> Mhm. We got Sienna doing our Instagram. Follow us. DS Cable TV, one word. She usually uh puts up a pretty nice story for the game, so check that out. >> Yeah, and if you follow us, we will follow you back. >> Savery, yep, Savery to Fowler. Fowler backpedaling on that far side 35. Close to the 40 now. Fires one over to Hartnett. Hartnett side pedaling. Pass to Olson. Olson over to Atwood. Atwood to Fowler. Fowler, nice pass to Olson. Oh, almost. >> You can hear the ping of the post right there. >> Yep. Olson couldn't quite hit the twine on that one. Montemayor in the back fires it up to Olson. Olson going to the middle. To set over to Atwood. Atwood on that far side going in. Atwood looking. Pass behind to Abrams to Montemayor. To Fowler. Over to Hartnett. Hartnett, oh, what a shot and Hartnett off to a great start.
Runs it in. Switches hands. Still going with her left hand. Turns around. Another another save by the Northampton keeper. That's uh four shots by the Spartans. Four saves by the >> Northampton keeper. Green with the ball. Green looking to go in and out. Nothing there. She goes back to back with the ball. Set up the Northampton offense. Good job by Hannah Eddie to pick up that cutter. Stop. Get another shot attempt with the ball. She turns around goes left. She turns around shot put them up. >> Northampton up three to nothing. Whiting back upward back up on the draw. [laughter] Whoever comes away yet another draw [laughter] on air. Heels turns around the shot and another save by the goalie again. >> Northampton goalie really keeping uh Blue Devils in this game. Whitmer goes in once again. Those two girls get hit in the head.
>> I'd like a motion to close. Any discussion? >> All those in favor? >> I >> Any opposed? Superintendent, you're going to tell us uh about plants. >> So, uh I'm going to bring you up to speed on a situation we're dealing with here. So, um I'll start from the beginning. go. Um just around just before the holidays, just before the uh Christmas uh holidays, um we had a grant $4 million, which was our last skills capital grant uh that was ending and uh the well was actually uh in the fall we had to submit our final we had to submit our final uh expenditures from the to the state in order to get our last check which was for425,8137. The request went in 2 days before the grant ended. Um the state thought that we weren't going to be sending them that final uh request, so they took the money and moved the money.
Give me a moment. My stopwatch is Okay, so I can keep track of myself here. Sorry. Having a voice and having a say are two different things. Last November at this podium, I asked for a Special Education Subcommittee to be formed. I was excited when it was brought up, disheartened when it was voted down, pleasantly surprised when it came back, content when it was passed, and now confused as to why it's back up for debate. The main difference between an ad hoc or standing committee, which it really should be, and a SEAC is one item. That a SEAC has no right to create or vote on policy. Committees are tasked with doing the heavy lifting. They are entrusted to bring thorough and thoughtful policy to the full board. Are you saying you don't trust the parents, the stakeholders on a Special Education Subcommittee, to do the work?
Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center, where she works in a 4-year-old preschool classroom. This year marks her 19th year with the Garfield School District. Mrs. Bolcar is a valued and dedicated member of our team who consistently goes above and beyond in her role. She is warm, caring, and attentive to the individual needs of each student. Her commitment extends beyond the classroom as she generously volunteers her time to support school-wide events. We are incredibly fortunate to have Mrs. Bolcar as part of our preschool program. Her dedication makes a a meaningful impact on our students and school community. Mrs. Bolcar, please come forward to be recognized for your outstanding service. >> [applause] [applause] >> I am also proud to recognize Mrs. Hope Kozlowski, a dedicated preschool 3 teacher at the James A. Garfield Early Childhood Learning Center. Now in her 24th year with the Garfield School District, Mrs.
This decision ignores the diverse needs of students like us who require alternative learning formats to thrive academically. In recent years, the importance of online learning has become increasingly evident, offering a chance to many students who struggle in traditional settings to actually learn and enjoy their studies. Research has shown over and over again that online education can lead to improved outcomes for students who need a more personalized approach, catering to their strengths and allowing them to learn at their own pace when utilized correctly. While I get that some concerns of students' performance were brought up regarding online courses, a better designed option for students who rely on after school programs alongside their actual in-school classes are desperate need for our students to excel. Some students may not learn well in every online class, but the same goes for as in person. You cannot completely match every student to their learning style, but by providing more options, it most definitely is a step in the right direction.
Budd, who and any other administrators who are present to come forward to join the awardees, the board, and Dr. Caliendo. Congratulations, Lakewood Creek. And now it's time to celebrate Pathways Transition Program. Building nurse, Amy Packham strives to meet the needs of every student she encounters. She has even partnered with the transportation department to ensure students receive all they need when they are not in her care. Her passion for student wellness enables her to care for all students through a holistic care model. As shared by a fellow employee, "Pathways relies on Nurse Amy and her kind approach to all she encounters is worthy of the Pride Award." Congratulations, Amy. Dan Bryan's role as a social worker enables him to support both students and staff on a daily basis. He maintains a student-centered focus and finds creative solutions to problems. His approach to his work allows him to establish positive relationships with students and families alike.
And I'd like to nominate Stacy Salt. Any other nominations? Not hearing any. Then um Stacy Salt is elected as board secretary. Okay. Appointment of treasurer. I now appoint David Shepard as treasurer of the Kerry Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education. Appointment of recording secretary. I now appoint Laura Dorfler as recording secretary of the Kerry Community Consolidated School District 26 Board of Education. Appointment of board committees. Appointment of the curriculum chair. Would you let Would you do it? Darling, Appointment of the Finance chair, Jason Jansik. Appointment of the policy chair, Katherine Potter. Appointment of the insurance committee representative Mindy Hartman, Stacy Salt. Appointment of the community engagement planning committee represent D. Darling and Stacy Salt, appointment of the ethics commission representative D. Darling, Katherine Potter and um and Melinda Melinda appointment of the legislation liaison D. Darling and Katherine Potter. Appointment of the technology representative Bridget Sandlin.
He is smart, kind, focused, driven, advocates for himself, asks great questions, perseveres, helps peers, and that's just the beginning. Camden sets the standard for excellence and has a bright future ahead. Mr. Keller. >> [applause] >> Okay, and then Samantha Grammer. I think every time we have an award ceremony Samantha's involved. So whether it's an outstanding Oriole, student of the month, or things like this, Samantha's just always there. And so she scored a perfect score on her ILEARN checkpoints in ELA. And so a theme you'll hear too is Samantha is like Camden very well-rounded. So let me go from memory here and correct me if I'm wrong. But tennis, softball, NJHS vice president, and then violin. What was the term you told me today that concertmaster violinist. So that sounded really awesome. And then she told me that meant first chair. So a good learning for me today.
Um which was a wonderful achievement. But what's the coolest thing about this is I met all these students probably about six years ago. And they were not the top. You know, they were good math students, but they were not the top in the group at at middle school math counts. And they what they've done is they've participated in every opportunity that BCS has to off BCSSE has to offer. They've done math bowl in elementary. They've done math counts and math bowl in middle school. They've come to the high school and done math league. Um they've been peer tutors where they help teach us other students math. And they have participated in academic Super Bowl at the high school. And that combined with, you know, daily learning habits and having a consistently great attitude has helped them become 1% better at math every day for several years in a row.
You know, we sit um the Albion are the town seats in the town of Albion, so it's really important that we're um good partners with the county government, with the school corporation. You know, we all have each should have each other's back, and um this the council does try to help the school when they can, and um I I just ask that we look at the healing process because I think without that, whatever it may be, all of these other things are not going to matter. Thank you for listening. Thank you. >> [clears throat] >> Just want to want to address those questions. Address those questions that you had. Um well, I feel like most of those questions were financial. Some of them were touched base on in the last meeting. Kim, do you want to reach >> So, let's let's start uh Kim the savings.
I think, Kim, correct me if I'm wrong, but I think it would be a mistake if we didn't at least investigate it for our purposes. Uh, but it but I want to be clear, that doesn't do anything but move the debt from operations, the cuts from operations to debt services. So, it's not like that money suddenly magically reappears. It's not in addition to anything. >> literally just a change where the building's paid from. And we don't have anywhere near what we're going to lose as an option to come from that. Um, it would be a very small portion, but it would be [cough and clears throat] a help. And, uh, um, how close are we going I mean, how close is it, uh, if we do extend it for a year? How close in terms of >> You said you said the budget would be tight for all buildings.
The Board of School Trustees publicly recognizes this achievement and renders it permanently to its minutes to be preserved for public posterity this 27th day of April 2026. Congratulations. I'll hand it back to you to Jacob Borin. Gabe Blake couldn't be here tonight. Same with Julian Borin and Lincoln Vickers, Sophia Barrick, Lola Coyle. In attendance tonight, we have Asher McCalvey, Luke Walshmidt, Annie Jacoby, Addison Kirkus, not able to be here tonight, Sean Ippolito, Jack Watson, Kenneth Ouyang, Joseph Williams, and last but not least, Jeremy Yancey. Well, thank you again and congratulations and uh know that you're now part of the minutes for the history. All right, so uh if you stay there, they're going to take some photos and uh we'll dismiss you after that. Parents, as soon as she's finished, you may come up and take her photos as well. >> If we could bring in the Crown Point High School Inkings newspaper.
He always asks how my day is going. And Logan will share a song or a dance with you to brighten your day at any time. He's always thinking of others. Whenever anyone seems to be struggling, you can always count on Logan to say, "I hope you have a great day." Logan works hard in his classes and he's shown amazing progress this year academically and he continues to push himself to do better every single day. We are very proud of you. >> [applause] >> The high school would like to recognize Braylon Shepherd. Braylon was nominated by Mrs. Dugan, Mrs. Berry, myself and Mr. McNickle. And at the high school, we noticed that a lot of times high school students try to avoid if they need to be put on the spot or you're like, "Hey, did you see that happen?" Of course, no one knows. But Braylon will always, even if it's something that's maybe negatively going to impact him, he will always come forward and tell us the situation.
When we were planting trees and assisting with the city this weekend Um the mayor said, um we're not planning we don't plan for ourselves. Um we're planning for the the kids 20 years from now and for the citizens 20 few years from now. And so that's one of the values that we've really been trying to instill in our in our students. So, thank you. I do have a question. Uh I missed the last presentation uh due to one of my child's events, but when I read through all this, is this specifically going to be for planting for the city or can you are you selling them to the public or the school is it going to be on school grounds? Um to answer the the first part of your question, um it is my understanding that the um the final product that the the first harvest or none of the harvest can be sold.
First up, Ms. Curry Keller. >> [applause] >> Daniel Curran. Preston Remmel >> [applause] >> Fritz Van Hoff and our music and choir teacher, Mrs. Andrea Van Hoff. >> [applause] [applause] >> Congratulations, stars. Now, our second elementary, uh we have the proud principal from Winding Ridge Elementary, Ms. Rose Graham. >> [applause] >> Good evening. I'd like to recognize Ivy Wright, >> [applause] >> Leah Green, who could not be with us this evening, Caitlin McConnell, who could not be with us, Delaney Cannon, >> [applause] >> and Khalil Jefferson, who could not be with us this evening. Very proud of my scholars. >> [applause] [applause] >> And now, to continue the celebration, Dr. Crystal Thorpe, our chief of secondary education. >> [applause] >> Good evening, board president Mrs. Amy Norman, superintendent Dr. Smith, and members of the board. MSD Lawrence Township has a tradition of excellence, and tonight, I am excited to recognize our winter sports champions.
That looked like Ashley Forester. All right, Ashley is on the board. I missed who got the assist. Ashley Forser. That's one of our senior captains over there. So for Ashley, she has for the season 29 points, 19 goals, 10 assists, make that 20 goals. So that is her 20th goal for her entire Ashlin career in high school. And she's been primarily a defender this year. She's playing a lot of midi, so never going to have a ton of those stats, those um offensive stats. But way to go, Ashley getting her 20th goal over here. Quick goal by Westwood. Again, I missed who uh scored over there unfortunately. So, let's go back to Maggie McInness real quick. So Maggie McInness for her entire career, she's a junior, has 69 goals, 26 assists, 95 points total. So if Maggie can somehow get a combination of either goals, assist five of them, she has now broken the 100 markers.