She simply makes sure they do. That instinct is something that you can't teach from a textbook. It comes from a place of sincerity and character and the nature that she came from. Academically, she is equally inspiring. She approaches her work with focus, determination, and a genuine love of learning. She doesn't just aim to succeed, she thrives across every subject. She brings curiosity, effort, and pride in what she does. What truly sets her apart, though, is how she handles challenges. When faced with something difficult, she doesn't immediately look for answers. She first tries to figure it out on her own. She pushes herself, thinks critically, and gives her best effort. And when she needs help, she asks for it with humility and openness. There is no ego, no hesitation, just a pure desire to learn and grow. She is also incredibly aware of the world around her.
[applause] Gabby Smith Jesse W. Fel Scholarship $8,000 renewable for four years. [applause] Addison Tar Tiger Border County Scholarship 21,500 a year. Walter Williams scholarship, 1500. [applause] Sophia Walters, Crown Scholarship, $1,000. [applause] Emily Webb, University of Illinois Springfield Athletic Softball Scholarship, $10,000 a year. Capital Scholars Honors Program Scholarship, $7,000 a year. Horus man company scholarship 2,000. Carrot Patch and Backyard Learning Center Scholarship 250. [applause] Grace in Border State Scholarship 2000, academic scholarship, 1500. [applause] Do you have a total up this year? >> Okay. All right. So, now we'll start recognizing recipients of some new scholarships beginning with the Columbia Education Association presented by Mr. Sandstrom there. When I call your name, please come forward to accept your award. The Columbia Eagles Association is awarding two $500 scholarships to Columbia High School seniors who will be furthering their education in the fall with the intent to major in education or a trade school.
areas require black white the top top gray and then the area where kind of have the vestibial on the east side this color so that kind of >> so >> yeah make it nice and fresh last for another Does anyone else have any questions, comments? >> Okay. Hearing no more. Can I get a motion? >> Motion. >> Second. >> Have a motion in a second. Is there any further discussion?
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Um, one more thing before we get started. This is not possible without the building administrators, the secretaries, the teachers, everybody that is involved in bringing this evening to light to have all of you here with us and all of your talents. So, a heartfelt thank you to all of you because we we just couldn't do this without you. So, that being said, I'm going to ask Dr. P to come help me. We we're going to start by celebrating our artists from uh Candlewood Lake Elementary School. So, first up, we have uh kindergarten first place and a first place regional winner, Joey Zho. [applause] >> [applause] >> Kindergarten second place is Molly Ferguson [applause] with us. [applause] Kindergarten third place is Olivia Lawrence. [applause] First grade, first place is Amelia Kuski. [applause] First grade second place is Dylan Weston Hetszer. [applause] First grade, third place, Ella Mlan.
They're trying to determine if they're going to be but that Q Interactive is the company um and Pearson where we buy all the assessment materials. So they're they're the protocols that are um you know approved by the state that they use to assess the students. >> Okay. Thank you. Um it's now much too for me. Um, the other question I had was on page 9, and I know we talked about AB218, uh, the $3,600 for the school year. Um, and I know we talked about that new law that came into effect. I was just curious, do we I know we've talked about it many times, but do we know how long this is going to last? Is it forever or is it We don't know. Um, and the assessment each year they give us a different amount. of this year, the assessment was 88,000 and we asked to have it broken into monthly payments through December in order to afford that.
Madame Secretary of our hearts. >> So, what I was going to comment on was number eight. That that was said, the freeall freeall. I was going to move down to it was still under the Number eight, ensure opportunities for diverse range of views in the community to inform board deliberations. Again, I think we've been responsive to one another uh when we have diverse um range of views and also I think we've been responsive to the public. So, I'm proud of ourselves in that regard. And again, perhaps it's not her, you know, perhaps there are people that would think that we're that we do have improvement and I'm not saying we couldn't have improvement but I feel like that is something that we've done well and I and I am heartened to see that um that was one of the areas we scored higher in in well in addition to that I we we scored high in that but um I also feel like we have work to do in providing opportunities for meeting D amilies um to be able to participate in LCAP um and making sure that we're um getting a diverse population of student input um on agree.
So that's their salaries and benefits for all of our drivers. All the maintenance on the buses, um fuel, all that stuff falls under maintenance and transportation as well as um our property and liability insurance and um vehicle insurance falls under there. So maintenance and transportation about 11% of our budget and it comes in around 2.5 um million. All right. So, ESA, um, Title 1, 2, three, and four, and then IDA, the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. Um, we use that to cover a portion of our tuitions. Um, but obviously it usually only comes in around $120,000 of you saw how big that tuition number is. Um and then um preschool expansion aid um is in this number here even though under the state aid on the front and when it said revenues the state aid is there but it does fall under technically like a grant.
so help me God. I I do solemnly swear or affirm I State your name. I Shawn Daniel Redzio do solemnly swear or affirm do solemnly swear or affirm that I possess that I possess the qualify the qualifications prescribed by law the qualifications prescribed by law for the office of member of the Board of Education for office for for for office of member of Board of Education and that I am not disqualified >> and that I am not disqualified >> pursuant to statute as a voter pursuant to statute >> nor disqualified due to conviction of a crime conviction of a crime or offense or offense listed in New Jersey statute listed in New Jersey statute >> I will faithfully and that I will faithfully impartially >> impartially and justly perform >> and justly perform all the duties all the duties >> of that office according to the best of my ability.
She pays attention not just to lessons but to people. She notices details, picks up on emotions and stays engaged in everything happening in her environment. That awareness allows her to respond thoughtfully and contribute meaningfully. And then there is the joy she brings each day. Every morning she greets her teachers with a smile and often a story or two. Little glimpses into her world that brighten the classroom. She asks questions spark discussion and show genuine interest. In doing so, she reminds every teacher why they chose this profession. She brings energy, curiosity, and heart into the room. And that is something truly special. She's not only a stu strong student but a role model. Not only a learner but a leader. Not only a classmate but a friend to all. I remember one time she told me that she wants to be a teacher like me because she loves helping people and talking to them.
Their scholarships are being awarded to Abby Meny and Austin McLaren. [applause] >> [cheering] [applause] [cheering] [applause] [cheering] >> Please stay in class. Uh, the Alyssa Harper Memorial Scholarship. Miss Craig will be Miss Craig will be presenting. This scholarship is being awarded to a CHS student who plans to further their education in nursing. The recipient of this $1,000 scholarship must have a minimum 3.5 GPA with plans to attend Swick or four-year university in the fall. Congratulations to Ella her. [applause] >> After you give your word, please feel free to go with them to get the picture taken. Columbia Kowanas Scholarship. Miss Myers will be presenting. This is a $1,000 scholarship awarded by the Columbia Kuanas to the deserving senior at Columbia High School. Congratulations to this year's recipient, Kate Jackson. [applause] Next, the Columbia Kuanas Vicky Smith Key Club Scholarship. Mr. McDermott will be presenting. This is a $1,000 scholarship being awarded to two senior key club members.
Hearing none. All those in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? That motion will carry. Okay. Do we have any further comments from the board or superintendent? >> Thanks Jeff for uh going through this a couple times. I think it's probably the third time we've had to get bids on this thing and do it. But >> glad they're kind of working it out and uh for uh getting a couple roofs for a good price. >> Yeah. Good job. >> Appreciate the work there. >> Thank you. But thanks for protecting what we have as well. >> I really see kind of have the gem of of the county. as far as I'm concerned with with our facilities. So, we got Thanks for working hard for that. >> Okay. Anyone else have anything else? Okay. I like it. Hearing nothing else. Can I get a motion to adjurnn?
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[applause] Second grade, first place, and second grade. Uh, second place regional winner is Jeffrey Zho. [applause] Second grade, second place, Carter Harding. [applause] Second grade, third place, Shanzman. Sorry if I said that wrong. [applause] Okay, third grade first place, Dwani Babsar. [applause] Third grade. Second place, Isabella Yun. [applause] Third grade, third place, Camila Bondalev. [applause] Fourth grade first place, Callie Gorman. [applause] Fourth grade, second place, Leilani Cortez. [applause] Fourth grade, third place, Kelsey Gabriel. [applause] Fifth grade first place, Bruno Cena. [applause] Fifth grade, second place, Mohill Bavsar. [applause] And finally, fifth grade, third place, Siraj Singh. [applause] >> [applause] >> Okay, thank you Dr. P. Mr. Renda on to Wiscan Middle School. We're going to start with sixth grade first place and second place regional winner Eliza Balal. [applause] Sixth grade, second place, Arafa Faizal. [applause] Sixth grade, third place, Hannah Mlan. [applause] Seventh grade, first place, Angelina Lynn.
Um, usually at the end of this fiscal year, they'll give us the next year's assessment and um, you know, claims were still coming in um, and being settled. So, there's really no end in sight. They have said that there could be no assessment next year. Um, but we haven't had them every year. Sometimes it's been every other year all the way back to 2020. So, >> so is it is do they have a date in order to find them? >> Well, no, they already closed the window of filing, but they're still settling cases. There were so many that came in. Nothing with our district, but >> it was still, >> but yeah, so there there was a couple years ago where we didn't get an assessment and I thought, "Oh, it's done." And then two more years we did. So, there's really no no way of knowing.
>> Yeah. And that is in our plan um to look at, you know, making those more um easily accessible to the parent population to be able to participate and um and just making sure that the student population representative of um you know all students not just good students but you know students who struggle I want to hear from students who are struggling with that so while we did score well there's there's room for improvement >> for sure it's not a five >> I want a five >> right that's what we strive for >> and just to add to that I would also to see um inclusion of a variety of groups on campus. You know, >> LCAP or something >> for the LCAP. Yes. For that, for example, you know, we've had students come and take their time and uh to speak to the board um regarding being seen in the LGBTQ community.
So 1.5 um million there. So what does our 22627 budget include? Um so our district budget was approved by the county superintendent and the um county business administrator on April 20th. Um the district did receive an additional almost $400,000 in state aid, but we did have a reduction of about 82,000 um in preschool expansion aid for 2627 school year. With the addition of the fifth preschool classroom in the 2526 school year, the decision was made to move fourth grade back to DTE for next year. Um which everyone is aware of now um because the student population was definitely imbalanced um as a result. So, um, contractual classroom moving siphons have been included for staff in that in the budget. Um, some of the following increases have had the significant impact on our budget. Um, as you can see, most of them are tuition and benefits, which is no surprise.
of that office according to the best of my ability. So help me God. So help me God. Congratulations. Good job. >> [applause] >> Congratulations. Elsie, if it wasn't you holding the Bible, he never would have done this. Thank you. Wait, Shawn, I think you have to sign something. >> I will now call for nominations for the position of president of the Board of Education. I'd like to make a motion to nominate Arlene Putterer for president. I second that. >> Adrian Yes. Yeah, at this time I'll call for any other nominations for presidency.
So all of these reasons are not enough to just to congratulate her and show her all the appreciation that she deserves. Let's all welcome Marilyn balance. >> This is how it look. >> Let's get all the family. Come on. Come on. Everybody >> is first. >> Smile. >> One, two, three. One more. One, two, three. Okay. Okay, one more. One more. >> Big smile. One, two, three. Awesome. >> Yes. Good evening to our respected board members, administrators, families, and especially to our superintendent and beloved principal. Tonight, it is my honor to present our superintendent of the month from the second grade. This student is a bright, deludent, and hardworking young boy who consistently gives his best every single day. He comes to school eager eager to learn, stays focused and always puts great ef effort into his work. His determination and perseverance have always truly made him stand out in our classroom.
Key Club is a service organization and members participate in a variety of community service projects throughout the school year. This year's recipients are Harvey Alers and Jameson Meyers. >> [applause] >> Next we have the Monroe County Electrical Cooperative Memorial Scholarship. Have some members here presenting. This is a $3,000 scholarship awarded to a high school senior who is dependent is a dependent of a member in good standing of the Illinois Electrical Cooperative. Congratulations to Lily Arnold. [applause] Next, we have the Music Boosters Senior Scholarship. Miss Myers is going to present. I don't think she's B. There we go. The Columbia Music Music Boosters is awarding a $1,000 scholarship to an outstanding senior band or choir member who will be pursuing a music degree in college. This year's Columbia Music Booster Scholarship winner is Charlotte Garcia. [applause and cheering] The music boosters are also awarding a Rurki marching band scholarship in the amount of $500 to a senior band member for their outstanding participation in the band program at CHS.