Um and so, that means that it wasn't a fluke. This is actually a tradition of excellence that has been established at Avon High School because of your dedicated instructors and coaches and then your perseverance. I bet you've been dancing for about as long as you've been walking. Um and that is something that just shows that love that you have for the art of dancing and Avon is better for that. So, thank you for all of those years of dedication to being exceptional and for making Avon now having a reputation as a dance school. Thank you so much. I know that you guys work very hard. I know some of you personally, but thanks for being a good role model, especially for my daughter and all the other kids. She is very looking forward to when she gets to high school trying out for the dance team and I know she's just amazed by watching you guys and how well you do.
Thank you guys for having me. Hello, my name is Molina Ingalo. Thank you all for having me here today. After high school, I plan on going to Valper University to study accounting. My favorite subjects have been finite math and jewelry glass where I get to explore some of my more technical sides as well as my more creative sides. My favorite teacher has been Miss Dailyy because she teaches the advanced accounting program which got me interested in accounting and I am now choosing to do that as a career. My favorite high school memory has been this past spring break. I went with the National Honor Society here at Columbus North on a trip to Germany where we got to take a tour around there and see a lot of Germany. and that was just a nice experience. All right, thank you so much. >> Hi, my name is Kayn Ingalau.
We'd have time to set deadlines for potential re- reconfiguration. And most importantly, we'd have time to form committees to address the issues our school corporation is facing. Our American community is full of creative, out-of-the-box thinkers, people who deserve to be heard. By implementing true work sessions next school year, we would create an environment where the idea generators have the opportunity to bounce ideas off of and brainstorm [clears throat] with people who have different skill sets, like financial expertise. Obviously, we need to increase enrollment to prove that keeping the Wolf Lake campus open is beneficial to the corporation. One way that we could do that is by pursuing some options that have been brought forward, like an outdoor school model, micro-schooling, and offering pre-K as a service to our families. These topics and many more would make great committees. My hope lies in working collaboratively to harness our community's collective strength, creativity, and determination.
While you guys are walking up, decide rock, paper, scissors who gets to come for this one. Um I have to say so so these last two have been Oh, is he getting out of it altogether tonight? The these last two have been um especially fun for me to recognize tonight. My son was able to participate. So, I've able I've been able to experience a little bit um closer to first-hand how much time and energy goes into everything that these students have done. And it is really incredible to watch the productions that they're putting on. And I've said this about our theater department. I've said this about so many things that we do here at Crown Point High School. I truly believe when we watch our students and what they're able to do with our sponsorship. It looks like a professional production and it is truly incredible when you think that these are students who are balancing friends and growing up and working and getting good grades and all of that on top of putting on a truly professional production and it's just amazing to watch.
Um what was interesting about the Trevi Fountain is it used to be that you could walk right up and you could throw a coin in the fountain. Now, they have actually roped it off and you have to pay to get in. Um but it wasn't too far of a throw, and if we did have a lot of time, so we just lined kids up right along the edge, and um all the kids that threw coins made it, except for one. Uh his name is JP. He's a great kid. He's really funny guy. And uh when I walked into the bathroom, I was like, "Did you get to throw your coin?" He was like, "Yeah, but I'm pretty sure I felt somebody down there." But it was it was still amazing uh to see the Trevi Fountain. That was a big one. Um so what was the gladiators here?
Are there any questions at this time? Looks like we're good. Okay. The second document is just a release of liability form that our students would complete prior to training on the fire engine. So, we're only voting on the MOU or do we need to vote on both documents? Should >> I would suggest both documents tonight. Yes. Cool. Floor is open for a motion. Motion to approve the donation of the fire truck from Ryan and Taylor Tobin, the MOU and fire rescue release of liability form. I got a first from Matt Melcher and a second from Kent Thompson. Any further discussion?
So that takes you through blue ribbon phase two. Happy to field any questions for you. Thank you, Dr. Nesbitt. Board, any questions or comments? Looks very good. Uh we had the privilege of having our um Indiana School Board Association regional dinner recently and several of the vendors and construction and architecture companies were there that we work with and they were very excited to see everything coming together at the elementary schools. So thank you for that. We will continue on with Dr. Nesbitt for 3.2, results of the RFP bid for custodial services. Sure. Uh uh again continuing on here. This a little history of what we're doing here. So in in fall '22 is when we contracted out maintenance and custodial services. And then we transitioned uh not quite a year ago, 10 months ago we transitioned maintenance services to a new provider and then just RJB for custodial services with the intent to have an RFP come out this spring cuz that contract ends May 31st.
Number two, it's to Bridget Hughes. Top of the key over there. >> Good defense by Peyton Trip. Shot high. Westwood Wolverines keep the ball. Good defense by Ashlin on that play. Uh so that's a goal by what is that? Number two again, Bridget Hughes. Nice cut shot in the top neck, top part of the net, I should say. Luffy again, we we knew she's going to get a ton of shots against her with this high part offense playing pretty good goalie so far. Five saves on today. It might have been five or six. 83 Westwood Wolverines. First game back from the uh vacation week, even though they did have a game. Ashlin had a game on Thursday against Shrewberry. They have three games this week. Today, uh, Wednesday, home against Grafton, and then we are away on Thursday, I believe, against Norton. 5:00 game, early game.
Like when you uh let up 12 or more shots in the first 10 minutes of the game. Not a good Not a good sign. >> Yeah. The goalie can only do so much. All right. Olson with it on that far side. Going in. Nice pick by Tyler. Pass to the Fowler. Fowler looking like he's going to go in past this Cavalero. Cavalero trying to get in. Great defense though from Bellingham. >> Have That was a >> Nice a rushed pass right there. >> That was our boy Eddie. He's playing a good game. Oh, look at that. Coming back with Abrams with a nice stick check and then he checks. Ref's going to say it's it's a push. Under 8 minutes to go now in the second quarter, eight to nothing. This is Eddie Savaji. >> Yeah, Sav- Savaji, Sav- >> That guy, Eddie. >> Yeah.
She does temporarily. >> Sand with the ball. S gets the ball behind the net to Pelier. Peler over to Mi to Pelgro. Pelgro to M Whit. M Whitler turning around. M Whit slips. Keeps it somehow with one hand. That's what happens with thousands of hours. Wall for him. >> Whitward to Mckne. Keney does a roll. Nothing there. Mcken still with the ball. Nothing there. >> Shooting space >> and she ends up getting shooting space. >> Or not shooting space back on 12 meter. >> Protect me with the ball. Gets a screen by S. Nothing there. Kicks the ball over to Whitmer. >> Whitmer goes through. One, two, turns around, takes a shot. This is just wide. >> In there to back it up. Good job by the freshman. Jane Pelier with the ball. She turns around. She's looking to muscle her way in. Nothing there.
Our special ed numbers are low for students that are out on co-op. So, we're working really hard to increase the numbers of students with disabilities going out on co-op. So, she's currently working with Audrey Durkin um to build more internships for us students. We just started actually stu two students today inhouse. one is working in the IT department and the other one is working um doing some graphic design stuff for the restaurant in Cosmo, updating the menus. So, just getting those students some work experience before they leave. These are some of the services that we work with outside of the school. Paths is a big one that we work with. We just had um five students over break do an internship at American Training. That is a paid internship. They work at the Hyatt. They work at the hotel. They work um they have bakeries bake um a bakery, a pop-up bakery inside American training.
>> Yes, correct. >> So, if more than 7 days are required, the Board of Education will meet to determine the most effective way to fulfill instructional requirements. Like, what does that mean? >> It means we would come back like we've done quote unquote many other times and just take a vote on what we want to do. Do we want to reduce from 182 to 181 or 180 school days? You How do we want to manage it? That would be to the board's discretion. >> taking those those two extra >> And the board might decide to do that. The board might decide to take from February if that's still available. If for some catastrophic reason it happens before February, um it it would might just choose to because June um 18th, you know, it might just say we're going to extend the year to into the week of June 21st and we're not going to do anything else because we're starting earlier now.
At the same time, we were preparing to say goodbye to our previous para para professional of the year, Ms. Simpson, who was retiring and leaving behind very big shoes to fill. So, as principal, I spent a great deal of time thinking about who would be right for that position. Someone who could rise to the challenge and truly make a difference. Ms. Melkey came to mind, and I'm happy to say she did not disappoint. From day one, she has no she has shown incredible kindness and compassion to her students, treating them as they were her own children. She builds strong relationships, supports their growth, and helps create a classroom environment where students feel safe, valued, and ready to learn. Beyond the classroom, Ms. Malky is a dedicated wife and mother with children in the Garfield School District, and she brings the same sense of care and commitment into everything she does at School 8.
And if they're willing to prioritize SSAC as a commitment, especially since a lot of them are upperclassmen, are you willing to commit your time cuz it is a huge time commitment. Um, and then with that, um, upcoming events, we have Oswego High and Oswego East prom coming up next week. It's really exciting and then we are followed with our graduation the next week. Uh, but David and I wanted to take this time to kind of give our thanks everyone. So, I'll hand over the mic to him. Yeah. Are you coming next board meeting? We got to We have a chance to thank you guys. Uh, One more. You got to give us one more. I mean, I'll see you guys the same week, so. Okay, we'll talk. Okay. No, honestly, um, this has been such a great experience. I I would just like to sincerely thank all of you who have made this experience, you know, so meaningful.
Why Everybody else gets a week, they get a day? They have both a day and a They have both a day and a week. Okay. Just want to make sure. Thank you. And and I do want to thank In many of the schools when we're visiting, we're seeing posters for autism appreciation, neurodiversity, uh posters that really help celebrate and help people feel seen. And I want to just thank everybody. It just You you look at them, and you know that uh somebody's going to see that and feel that they are seen. Um it's the same reason we celebrate um all of our various celebrations throughout these months. It's really because it helps people really feel seen in the building. So, I want to thank our schools and our school leaders for making sure that's a priority, and also our schools team um for the the leadership.
Uh again the the funds that we are using for this are coming from the education fund. They'll be offset by maturing investments. Uh and the amended budget will allow us to transfer up to 6 million. If we do not need all 6 million, we will of course continue to reinvest those funds. Um by approving this tonight, you uh vote to put this on display. It will stay on display until we technically approve the amended budget on June 22nd.
So, thank you for all and congratulations. For sure. You know, teamwork matters in about everything we do in life, but boy, does it really matter with what you do in each and every time. So, congratulations for not only being personally excellent, but for making sure that your teammates are excellent as well. And also, a special shout-out to Ms. Hartzok. She graduated from high school from Avon 10 years ago. So, in the mere 10 years >> [laughter] >> I mean, how about the class reunion where people show up and say, "What have you been up to?" Well, let me tell you, she's done some great things. So, congratulations and thank you for continuing to be part of the Avon community and and taking these young ladies to amazing places. Yes, I was going to echo Mrs. Hartzok and Mrs. York, who I know is not here.
After high school, I plan to attend Purdue University and study computing infrastructure and network engineering technology. My favorite subjects have been information technology and 3D animation, which are both through C4. And my favorite club has been the 3D animation club. I've been a part of it for three years and I've made a short film for each year. Thank you. a movie every and Mrs. Wilson and the top 10 students from Columbus East High School, please come on up. Good evening. Thank you for having us. I am missing one up here today. Eleanor Dixon could not be with us tonight and she is our number two. So, um without further ado, we will present you the East Top 10. All righty. Good evening. My name is Abigail Fischer. You can call me Abby. And um my post high school plans, I plan to attend IvyTech Community College for an associates degree in dental assisting, which will also give me my expanded function certificate.
Together, we can ensure that our school not only survives, but thrives. Thank you for your time, consideration, and unwavering dedication to the success of our students in this community. Thank you. Thank you. >> [clears throat] >> Darcy Fish. Hello, I'm Darcy Fish. I am a third grade teacher at I believe I didn't really think I was going to talk tonight. So, I have no paper prepared. I'm just shooting from the hip. Um [clears throat] I love everybody at Prairie. I love everybody at the elementary. I've worked at both buildings. Um in my opinion though, I think the BMV just needs to be pulled off. Um we need to consolidate. We need to save the 250, and we need to start healing as a community and as a school corporation. There is so much right now that if we work collectively together, we can heal. When we continue to separate the buildings, we're not working together.
So, I will let Mr. Galof take over, but congratulations. You guys are really exceptional. >> So, really quickly, this this award right here is because of the collaboration of really cool colleagues. And I said this yesterday at the banquet, we're incredibly lucky to have four friends who work together. I met Lisa 20-some years ago at another school. She just had two baby twins and was getting ready to get out of one career and come into another and lo and behold, 10 years later we end up working together and um I was visiting Southern California and I was at USC Annenberg School of of Communication Broadcasting and they had this incredible setup where all of their media was together. It was converged media and we had heard about this for years and we said let's make it happen and because of our our partnership and our ability to work together and like working together, we created Crowntown Media and which is the website and it's everything together.