Once I can break that all down, I'll give you a copy. I'll give everybody a copy. >> And the other the other one is it's sort of concern building that backyard. >> The house, you mean? >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> What's it going to be once it's complete? >> It's going to be uh uh it's going to be to continue teaching kids about uh clean energy home to uh uh passive homes. So, some of the walls are going to be left open. Some of the And then it's also going to be used to do practice work for design. So kids can design different style houses and interior design and stuff. So it's gonna a lot of it's going to be reused and re uh so it's going to be a teaching lab, a clean energy teaching lab when it's done. >> Yeah. >> Right.
Um but we also do want to promote that happening in other courses uh and other opportunities as well. I I think this is a very hard decision. Uh there are other positions and I feel like at this time when I look at that list that I gave you at the beginning when making items for consideration to the budget that we just haven't explored enough about their deep impact. Um and and maybe this as well, too. But, um we do have to reduce this budget and um And I do think it does take some staff to do it. Two sections at CLES is not easy either for me. Um it's a little bit larger class sizes and I know the research on that is mixed. Uh however, you know, that's hard. And this is hard. Um But, these aren't easy decisions and I do not take them lightly at all nor did the team that I worked with on this uh or the administration that I've spoken to.
Does it matter or is this So, right now we've focused specifically on the regular biology, the regular chemistry, um and the regular Earth and Space Science. So, essentially they would be using a different curricular resource. Okay. So, when we're looking at moving into next year, we're going to move into stage three for all four of these course teams. And so, during that time we're going to need to straight train the staff on their new resources, implement the proposed resources if they get approved. Um and then as we are looking at our common assessments, we will then be looking after each semester, reviewing the common assessment data, and then making any adjustments um and refining our instructional materials, um, to make sure that when we are ready for the 2027-2028 school year, that we have an even more refined curriculum for our students to use. Next steps.
And because of that instruction, I remember that I felt genuinely prepared and confident on exam day for the AP test. And these experiences show sort of how uh the math program built by our teachers builds both achievement and long-term confidence for all our students. Hello, my name is Harsh Lagani and I'm also really glad to share in 2023 our Indiana academic Super Bowl team from Columbus North came first place in all of Indiana and then the following year we came top three in Indiana and I was part of both of those teams and I think that really speaks to how much uh quality and passion our teachers have. Like Ean mentioned before our teachers not only teaches just classroom material but they also explain the why and the how behind how formulas are created. not just give us the formula and then expect us to use it which has really helped me with uh developing my passion for math and computer science and now I actually plan to major in computer science.
And and if you can give them a specific thing that you really appreciate, I challenge you to write that in a card, have your kids write that in a card, or on a even a note paper, and make sure that you're, um, sharing that appreciation. I think so many of us hold gratitude for these amazing educators in our lives and and an appreciation for what they're doing for our kids and our students. Make sure to share that. It's not an easy job. It's not an easy um thing to love doing. So, I think anytime you can hear the appreciation from families, that is especially meaningful. So, it was great to hear that at the ceremony. Hopefully, we can share that with our educators next week. And um the last thing that I want to end with is I was able to attend Shark Tank at the high school.
Will summer school at Flint Springs because an issue with that or are we going to work around that schedule? We actually have a meeting set up for this Wednesday at 10:15 a.m. to meet with Rich and I invited all the principals to work out logistics and make sure that we can we can make it work. I'm glad you're so on it. Any other questions or comments?
>> But we are in a in a great spot. So Doing all we can. I think it's important to note, too, for our constituents that we are one of the few districts across the state, especially in Center Township, that has not gone out for >> [cough] >> an operating referendum. Yes. And so fiscally, Lawrence Township is in a very good place. Yes, thank you for that. Thank you. All right. If there are no other questions or comments regarding the financial updates, we'll move into our board committee reports. I will start first with policy, Ms. Puckett. >> All right, all right. The policy committee is eagerly awaiting the release of NEOLA revision packet number 38. Um number two, this is an an important policy because the update includes SEA 78, which is also known as a wireless communication device policy, which requires Indiana school corporations to to adopt a stricter cell phone policy.
Yeah. >> Looks like Yeah, looks like Well, >> don't say >> No, no, no. It won't be three years, but they're they were working on the floor. Uh sheathing today. I mean, I think they were. Before I say yes, when I was out there yesterday, almost all the joists were down. So, I'm assuming they started the plywood today, but I have nothing out there today. So, I'm just That's my assumption. But if it's not, they didn't start it today, they probably start it tomorrow and then they can start the walls for the the second floor walls. >> I guess my my other concern really is once that house is done, construction. >> We've always had a house. >> Yeah. >> That's the best education. >> Yeah. So, I have some thoughts for a proposal to to address exactly what you're talking about that the way other schools do it.
So, I do want you to be aware of that. Um >> So, with cutting so we have two >> full-time librarians here at the high school. >> Yes. >> And a clerk. Yes. >> librarian and the clerk will stay. We're cutting one >> Correct. >> librarian. >> I don't have the data in front of me, but I think we were provided the enrollment. >> One of the classes AP Seminar had three students. >> Three. >> Yeah, in the program. >> But, one of the things even without AP Seminar and AP Research, I mean uh uh classes at the high school level and probably at the middle school level, too, that have research projects. Those are typically summative projects. You'll just have one or two a marking period. And they're meaty, right? They're multi multi week. And those are where the um the uh library media specialist support um typically um educators in the humanities, but maybe in other um zones, too.
Um, so starting tomorrow, um, to your point, we will have at the district office all of the resources available so that anybody in the community can stop by with Miss Betty at door number one and be able to look at all of the resources. There will be a QR code in order for community members to scan and then provide feedback to the resources. And then on June 8th, we will be back, um, in order for you guys to vote on whether you're approving these resources to be used in Oswego School District, um, moving forward. And then anything that is approved and that we have in the budget, then after July 1, we will have, um, purchase orders ready to go so that we can have them for the start of the school year. >> [clears throat] >> I feel like we need a new new battery.
My math journey started in North Side. I started with algebra 1. I went to AP Calculus BC with Mr. Schiffer and currently I'm taking linear algebra and differential equations through Ball State University. I think the only reason I am here is because of all the support I've gotten from the math teachers in our department and they've given me the confidence to be able to take these classes. So I'm really really grateful for such high quality teachers and I hope this continues. Oops. So just kind of wrap things up. Um although we are not perfect and and continuously striving for improvement, the these student outcomes are not by accident. With only one new hireer in the last three years, we are a highly qualified, experienced staff that is passionate about the subject that we teach. We understand how the courses we teach connect to previously learned concepts and skills, and we know what skills and concepts students need to be successful at the next level.
You guys are probably sick of hearing me talk about all my favorite things, but that is one of my annual favorite things. I got to be a shark and listen to our future entrepreneurs pitch their ideas for various food trucks. And every year that I've attended, it has continued to get better and better. I told Mrs. Duncan this year, it's amazing that she can take where they have been and continue to push this class forward and she's another one who is constantly evolving and it was really awesome to see. She was even telling us how she's used AI and allowed the students to use AI in a way that I think is fantastic in the way that we kind of have talked about, which is letting that be a catalyst to get more work done. So, instead of they used to have to make phone calls to get pricing on things, she allowed them to use AI for that, right?
Hearing none, floor's open for a motion. I just shake your head back at him. Motion to approve the bid for the HCCS secure vestibules project. Thank you, Matt. >> Vestibules. Vestibules. Yes. >> Very good. Say that three times. Is there a second to the motion? Second. Thank you, Gary. Any further discussions? Just remind me just so I remember it's I know it's Salamonie, Andrews, Flint Springs, and Lincoln. Correct. I'm sorry. The triplets and Salamonie. Correct. I'm just checking my head, too. So we're all good. Uh Any other discussion?
And lastly, the policy committee anticipates the first reading of volume 38, number two, at our June 8th work session. So it's going to looking forward to that, plenty of cups of coffee and Yeah. Thank you for that update and I know it was timely as well because I believe it has to be adopted by July 1st for the state. Okay. Yep, and all of our friends across the state are working on that right now. It's a hot topic. Yes. All right, well thank you for that. Lawrence Parks and Recreation, Ms. Dutton. Oh, yes, we had a very successful Earth Day. We also had a very successful Spring Fling. Um, don't forget the Forever Young Clubs. We've got Thursday games from 11:00 to 1:00, Friday fitness from 10:00 to 11:00, and then a craft evening. Um, from 6:00 to 7:00 on Fridays. Um, also mark your calendars, May 9th is the Lawrence um, the International Day and that will be at Lawrence Village Parkway from 12:00 to 4:00.
So, I'm still doing some research on it, but I will bring something to the committee. Uh, it may not be next meeting, but it'll be maybe the meeting after so that we have something to follow up. uh this >> place anymore just bring them in and get some good location >> I just have my item about the seating chart. Oh, >> did you forget? >> Okay. Um, I proposed an item at the last meeting for this meeting to revert back to the original seating chart. It's just more a technical thing. >> Any further discussion? >> I didn't hear what he said. >> He wants to change the seating back to where it was. >> We miss our colleague, so we're going to go back to how we were. >> Okay, >> fine with me. Mr. Tom >> Misler. >> Mr. Jones. >> Yes. >> Mr.
And like it it it makes a huge difference to be able to get to all of the students and help them navigate databases and and re-craft their essential questions. You know, if you really want student-driven inquiry, having people like a a media specialist available to support um your your content area staff is clutch. I mean, it's behind the scenes, but it really matters. So, I I get it with the the lower numbers on the AP courses. Um and it's a shame, but, you know, kids are going to choose other fun things, I guess, or other instructive things. Anyway, um just wanted to say that. >> Well, I think you're absolutely correct, and that's what makes just these reductions of any staff so difficult at times, uh cuz there is an impact, right? Or else we wouldn't have had those folks here otherwise. So, it um they do.
No. So, I I wanted to thank you all, first and foremost, for your effort and your commitment and your collaboration. I know that it was really a collaborative effort that took a lot of, uh, commitment >> [laughter] >> and stick to it and stick together through it. I think our dist- our dist- not I think, I know that our students will benefit from this kind of a refresh and I'm excited for it. John, would you mind speaking a little bit about what you think allowed this accelerated experience now to go from a a broad period of time to a more focused experience where you were able to close this deal, so to speak, right? So, what what changed for your team and what are you excited about and what are your depart- other, you know, staff which about as you guys think about this. >> Yeah, uh there's been a pretty good buzz around it and I I got a staff member here I might call her up to say if >> Yes, I was thought you.
Thank you for this opportunity to represent the CNHS math department. >> Thank you, North Math department. I am thrilled to welcome the third grade team at Parkside Elementary School. With four teachers, one prime time TA, and 73 years of experience at BCSSE, this team has demonstrated exponential growth in student learning. And I'm happy to hand the microphone over to Chris Smith to introduce. >> Thank you. I'm pleased to bring to you tonight the third grade team from Parkside Elementary School. I have four teachers here with me tonight and one prime time TA. Teachers are Sabrina Rollins, Leanne Vincent, Lorie Love, Debbie Brower, and TA Sun Rex wrote. Many of the teams been together for more than four years, but we've had four consistent years at Parkside with this entire team. And it's just so important because it takes time to learn to work together and figure out how to reach student needs and plan for student success.
Like that's not the most critical piece, but allowed them to focus on the rest of what they were doing. So, super fantastic and right after that, we were able to see a presentation from three of our brightest students that we have at the high school. And these ladies have an invention to help students or everybody, I guess, in general who has diabetes. And so, they are pitching their product at the Big Sell at Purdue Northwest coming up here on May 2nd. So, we wish them the very best of luck. These these um have invented something themselves and really put a ton of work in with um the assistance of our um really everyone across the board at the high school. Um so, it's wonderful to see the collaboration um and our amazing students not allowing barriers of age or where they are in their life to stop them from doing amazing things.
Hearing none, all in favor of the motion say I. I. Opposed same sign. Motion carries 6-0. And we're already at a change order. So number H3. Okay. So this is a rarity. I I have not presented one of these to you before because typically we have money in the bonds and we spend it down and do our best to to work through that and then any residual gets used by school corporation outside of Veridian. This one's a little bit different. So, this is um this change order is the cost of restrooms and I'll I'll say additional restrooms as part of the 2024 bond restroom renovation project for the high school. So, these additional restrooms include special needs, family consumer consumer science, and then the kitchen which back here behind us. Um Current balance that's in that bond that is not part of JG Bowers contract is $425,882.04.