Any discussion? >> Yes. When I was I page, this was the first time I heard about the service agreement with the leader. I looked up the Madera induction. Wonder if you could tell us a little. >> Yeah. So, Madera induction is what we use, you might formally formerly known as BITSA. So, it's a program for our new teachers where they um receive a mentor teacher and then there's different criteria that the state um has Mick like put our teachers through our new teachers like a portfolio and they have >> we are we working with them right now. >> Yeah. So, we contract with um Adera because they they basically um support the program. So they put on all of they they send everything to the state and they make sure that we're in compliance and they have meetings with the candidates and their coaches and and those types of things.
And member Lando, do we have any discussion at this time? >> Yeah, just a quick comment because we've had some issues with it. I just want to point out that the um event calendar only has two items on it today. They're both um using field trips which are both super excited. One for competitive cheer competition and one for media arts which I believe is the house of blue who did so well in the previous competition and are going down to red event in LA. Excited for both. Let's go ahead and um do a roll call vote. Start with you. Robinson. >> Yes. >> Robinson I >> pumpkin I also passes. Let's go ahead and move on to educational services. I'm sorry >> that was your >> I'm sorry or workshop topic at this time we're going to be talking about governance workshop and community partner services um support that you >> yeah so I mean tonight we're going to talk about your evaluation your self evaluation that you did and uh we will have an opportunity to talk about governance in general as Well, ultimately, I think what would be um appropriate is that we come up with well, we that's a strong word.
Um, so in the past, we've had surplus. We don't have any surplus from prior year because if you remember last year those related services and tuitions ate up pretty much everything. If you remember when the auditor was here I think we ended the year with peanuts percentage wise as far as rolling over. Um I don't even think we hit the 2% to roll over. Um and then our federal grants. So that's our ESA um formally no child left behind and our so individual um yeah for the special for special ed tuition. So total revenue our total budget is 22,324,250. All these added up including our debt service of $33,000 and I believe our debt service payments are done in 2030. I think I have it on one of my next slides. Um, expenditures are also going to match that operating budget and the percentages. We're going to get to all those, so I'm not going to go through them.
So help me God. Thank you. >> [applause] >> I would now like to call up the honorable Judge Joseph Conte to swear in Mr. Alan B. Focarino. Why not? You're ready? Now repeat after me. I, Alan Focarino I, Alan B. Focarino do solemnly swear do solemnly swear or affirm or affirm that I will support the Constitution of the United States >> that I will support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey and the Constitution of the State of New Jersey >> and I will bear a true faith and allegiance >> and I will bear a true faith and allegiance to the same and to the governments to the same and the governments established in the United States >> established in the United States >> and this state this state under the authority of the people under the authority of the people so help me God >> so help me God second oath repeat your name again I Alan B.
IT'S that good evening everyone to our superintendent, principal, um members of the board, fellow teachers and dear parents. Thank you for being here tonight. Before I begin, I have two quick questions for everyone. Raise your hand if you've ever struggled with something at first but improved after practicing and not giving up. Thank you. And raise your hand if you've ever been proud of someone's growth over time. Thank you so much. That simple idea is exactly what Jaden's journey this year has been about. At the beginning of kindergarten, Jaden was a very sweet and softspoken boy. He was quite shy and would often stay beside me instead of joining his classmates in playing and dancing. He was still finding his confidence in a new environment. Academically, Jaden also faced challenges especially in reading. Because of this, he joined my afterchool tutoring program. So, I have here my props after school tutoring pass.
[applause] Skyler Durban, Columbia Women's Club Scholarship, $1,500. Columbia PTA scholarship, $500. [applause] Avery Eller, the Arkansas non-resident Tuition Award Scholarship, $19,000 a year. [applause] Charlotte Garcia, the University of Illinois School of Music Scholarship, $10,000 a year. [applause] Ethan Habo, the Petker Construction NextGen Scholarship, $500. [applause] Joelen Heler, George Oberenegel Scholarship, $750. The Aggra Science Association, $1,000. [applause] Lauren Hilg KU Excellence Merit Scholarship $16,000 a year. [applause] Emerson Hman Kentucky Bluegrass Spirit Scholarship 122,500 and the Crown Scholarship for a,000. [applause] Ella her crown scholarship thousands Tiger Border County award 21,500 renewable for four years. [applause] Grace Hunucker the Lynenwood Highest Honors Merit Scholarship $12,000 Lynenwood perfor P performing arts scholarship $5,000 Lynenwood Legacy Scholarship 1,000. The Lionhe Heart scholarship for a,000. the Crown Scholarship for 2500 and the PEO star scholarship for 2500. [applause] Alex Hurst, the AIM High Scholarship, $2,000 a year. The Redbird academic scholarship for $6,500 a year.
Again studying that just looking at overall process of how those dome are constructed. Leave the cover overlay over the top of that. Once they put down the board cover nice good finished look and any of the blisters in the real old material or the texture on that won't show through because of that. Certainly I did point out to you that we expect to be cut out in all time 70 days estimating you know the overall cost $860,560 feel comfortable and confident moving forward with that I would like to be able them to go order their materials or metal um begin working um kind of on the sequencing or phasing plan on that so we can kind of plan that around activities and events at you know at the high school um and obviously get that wrapped up before hopefully before everybody comes back in the fall provided everything goes goes well we will continue to work with Kramer companies as our owner rep they provide a high level engineering and technical construction background just having another set of eyes working >> and for transparency purposes and whatnot.
When the British passed the Massachusetts Government Act in 1774 to ban town meetings, it was taken as a direct assault on liberty. In response, many towns barred their doors against British soldier soldiers to continue meeting, often enumerating the grievances listed in the declaration. The meetings acted as they do today as a place where neighbors deliberated until a common will was reached. Nearly 60 Massachusetts towns in 1776 alone debated the notion of independence. Some issued declarations on their own. These statements included the principles and phrases adopted in Philadelphia such as pledging their quote lives and fortunes to the desire for and demand of independence. John Adams and John Hancock himself a town moderator took the directives as the legal and moral consent of the govern required to sign the declaration. In other words, town meetings were the ghostriters of the declaration. The process of town meeting deliberations and votes translated local grievances into a unified philosophy of natural rights.
And whereas the overwhelming dedication school nurses show to their profession and children they care for stands as a testament to their commitment to the success and wellness of Connecticut's future generations. Now, therefore, be it resolved that Brook that the Brookfield Board of Education supports and endorses May 6th, 2026 as school nurses day, and that the board extends its wholehearted appreciation to Brookfield nurses for their outstanding contribution to the children of our community and urge all members of our community to take the time to recognize and acknowledge the role of these nurses have in our lives. And Anna Leforia and Donna Crane, I believe, are here.
>> So we've used them for lots of years. >> Yeah. Yeah. I think it's I think it's a good program to have a new teacher have a mentor. The mentors are from our district. Okay. >> Right. So yeah. Do they have a seasoned teacher that mentors them and helps them get through the program? >> Yeah. >> Is this program part of their credentiing process? >> Yes, it's to clear their credential. >> Oh, so they have >> Yeah. So they get a preliminary credential and then they have five years to clear it >> and they get to clear it by participating in this program. >> Correct. >> So it's pretty much required if we hire somebody that just graduates. Yeah. Anybody who just who just got their preliminary credential. Yes. >> Often times the district has waited because a lot of times we have teachers that come in like on an internship so they're still doing school work.
You come up with a uh a couple of items that you want to focus on for next year. And if we can't narrow it down today, then that's okay. We we can have this on another agenda to continue discussion. So, but I think it just just sort of opens it up for you all to chat about how you your your evaluation that you did and then what you're in terms of governance. So with that really it's just to kick it off. Would you like me to start? >> Um yes. I mean do we start with areas that we think we did well in or areas that I mean I'd like to start off with good. >> Yeah. Great. >> Do you have something you want? >> I think we did really well in every single area. Um I do but I have to find it.
The next slides are going to highlight all of those expenditures. Hit it back. Um, all right. So, total operating budget, as I just said, uh, just over 22 million. Um, as you can see, and we just talked about this before, our tuition is 23% of our budget. So, essentially about a quarter of our budget is servicing tuitions outside of our district. Um, so they are our students, they are our resident students, but it's not doing anything within our schools. So that's a big chunk of our budget for as small as we are. Um, employee benefits are 17%. Regular education, so general education is 24%. Special ed is 14%, administrative and central services is three, uh, maintenance and transportation, you're looking at 11%, and then our grants are 7%. So we can switch and I'll get into some detail. So, regular education that includes our SA teacher salaries, our basic skills programs, um instructional supplies, textbooks, co-curricular activities, which is all of our sports and clubs, uh media services, which is library guidance, technology and Chromebook supply, Chromebooks and technology supplies, um health services, so the nurse and supplies, professional development for our staff, and instructional improvement.
Policano do solemnly swear do solemnly swear >> or affirm or affirm that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law >> that I possess the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of the Board of Education >> for the office of member of the Board of Education and that I have not and that I have not been disqualified >> disqualified as a voter as a voter pursuant to statute pursuant to statute nor disqualified due to conviction of a conviction of a crime >> crime or offense listed listed in Jersey statute listed in Jersey statute I will faithfully I will faithfully impartially impartially and justly perform >> justly perform all the duties of that office all the duties of that office according to the best of my ability to help to help me so help me God according to the best of my ability so help me God congratulations thank you very [applause] much congratulations I appreciate it sign off on this thank you I appreciate it >> Yes, please.
Now, this little item right here has been very important this year. This is Jaden's tutoring pass. And I have to say Jaden was very eager to graduate from his pass. In fact, one day he asked me, "Miss Pagares, when can I stop going to chewing?" I told him, "You're getting there, but you just need a few more points to move from yellow to green." And instead of giving up, Jaden accepted the challenge. He worked hard. He tried his best. And he kept going. What stands out most most about Jaden is his eagerness to learn. He enjoys being challenged and he becomes excited when given the opportunity to improve. Over time, we began to see real growth, not just in his reading, but in his confidence. The once shy boy who stayed by my side is now more willing to participate, more engaged, and more confident in himself.
The work study for 2500 a year. Miscellaneous others equaling to a full ride of over $36,000 a year. [applause] Camry Johnson. The Tiger Border County Award level one $21,000 renewable for four years. The Sam M. Walton endowment in business scholarship 9500. Mandy Ebler Foundation scholarship 2500. America 250 Youth Contest Scholarship for a,000. Rosemary Crossley Scholarship for a,000. And the Elk Foundation scholarship for a thousand. [applause] >> [applause] >> Mora Coenberger, the ladies auxiliary of the Columbia Attorney's Gymnastics Association 500. [applause] Brody Longoff, the Kraton University Baseball Scholarship and Kraton University Academic Scholarship. [applause] Grace Lubers, the Tiger Border County level one 20 21,500 a year. [applause] Lindseay Maloney, the Tiger Border County awarded one $21,500 a year. [applause] Ava Matthews Simo Athletic Volleyball Scholarship $36,000 a year. Copper Copper Dome scholarship 5,000. >> [applause] >> Mila Mlan Butler University merit scholarship $27,000 renewable for four years.
I mean we we started this and Parker all that area we're noticing some some issues out there with >> with the money that we put in the Mali and the domes areas >> we're trying to conserve make sure that we're not damaging any Yeah, matter of fact, you know, we've already we already passed did some repairs to the drywall in the pool leak came in and that area collapsed again. So, we really want to keep the elements out protecter and just that whole area moisture does not do good things like our investment obviously we'll pay for this. Is there a warranty tied to it or how long they >> Yes, it's I believe it's 20 year warranty >> similar alongside >> that's good. >> Y >> and then is there going to be a staging area like where they put all their stuff? I know there's still activities going on the summer.
These natural rights informed the aspirations enumerated in the Declaration of Independence we now rever. It caused the spark of a revolution in 1775 to become the full confl confilration of the American Revolution in 1776. Welcome and thank you for being here this evening. The first order of business is what I call the preliminaries. This is where I go through some of the basics and explain how we will operate tonight. I know many of you are first-time attendees, so just please pay some attention to understand how we're going to operate tonight. Town meeting is not the public comment section of a select board of school committee meeting. Nor is it a public forum or a public hearing. What town meeting is is the legislature for the town of Ashland. And tonight we are sitting in legislative session. Together we collectively approve the town budget, vote on capital p capital purchases, approve bylaws, and more.
[applause] Thank you so much for joining us. Thank you. [applause] >> All right. And with that, I will hand the mic over to Mr. FYI for our annual HRAonic Resources Authority recycling billboard contest. >> Thank you. So, it was and thank you so much. And uh if I could just before we get into that, I also just want to express my appreciation to all of our staff, our teachers and school nurses. It's um teacher, staff, and nurse appreciation week. Um and they are just a phenomenal group. I've been here a short while and I already see the amazing magic that they create in their classrooms every day, in our schools every day, whether they be a resource to our students or directly impacting them. They just do a phenomenal job. So, I just want to thank everyone for their great work and their efforts. With that being said, we do want to move on to the HR um recycling billboard contest.
So we'll wait a year or two um before we have them start this program because it's a lot of extra work. Um so they don't always start it as a first year teacher but they have to start it and complete it by the time 5 years rolls around. Yeah. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> Any other comments, questions? >> Um I just wanted to um acknowledge Tamara Dent leaving the district. Um she brought so much joy to her students and staff. Uh she had an infectious energy that's contagious. Watching the performances that she produced always made me smile and I'm going to miss her and I wish her well in her future endeavors. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Um roll call vote. >> I moving on number five monthly items and financial reports. A the approval of warrants. Do I have a motion? a motion to approve.
Um it's I'm not going to be able to find it because I'm trying to too hard but just the fact that that we really work together and we really respect >> I think is this one number four govern in a dignified and professional manner treating everyone with civil Yes. Yes. >> I think we do an excellent job at respecting each other, listening to each other, and keeping an open mind. >> I would further um Vice President Osen's um idea there. I think it's not just respect each other. I think we listen to the public keenly um attentively um I we don't we have been able there might be times when we disagree but we were not disagreeable and I think that's um really nice. I think we've done a really excellent job in that way. I had another one. Did I say >> just kind let me just ask.