They have successfully accepted the challenge of performing the national anthem with the sixth grade band at the Excel Center in Harford and they represent CIS so well. Nice job. Griffin has been a tremendous role model for his peers as he has excelled in the percussion section of our instrumental music program. He brings a positive attitude to every rehearsal and actively works to lead others musically and behaviorally. Griffin is a great representation of the character traits we strive for as CIS. Hazel Hazel is a positive influence during class time in any activity that her class is engaging in. So, she has earned a sportsmanship award. She has has a positive competitive nature and at the same time a high level of sportsmanship and cooperation skills. She leads by example in many ways in all class activities. Luka Manganello is earning our team captain award. Luca is a consistent role model in class.
We have to try and figure it out. And when I said earlier, you know, we're here in May now we're we're we're better suited to make a projection for the 26 27 year. And this budget recommends the same dollar amount, but how might we move money around to address these different issues? I'm sorry, Amarie. >> No, that's okay. What was supplanted? >> I'm sorry. I couldn't hear you there. >> What was supplanted? Did they actually >> like who discovered what was supplanted? >> That Oh, who discovered that? >> Yeah. >> Well, Marlene basically, you know, we're we have to um submit stuff through egrants management system. >> Yeah. and Marlene looking at it um identified some places where unfortunately it it would be kicked back to us. Marlene, do you want to elaborate on that at all or is that I mean I know it was you that was identifying >> No, I think I think that's accurate.
For me, my fondest memories come when I think of the volume of cheers at football games, racing beside my best friends in the pool, or finally earning the sophistication point in Miss Babbot's AP Lank. The truth is our education had meaning deeper than just homework assignments and lockdown browser. Its foundation really begins with our educators, our staff, and our admin. Our lives have been shaped by those educators who redefine what it means to be driven, passionate, and who truly encourage a love for learning. Those are the kind of educators that we have here at Pine Creek. No matter what your interests are or what path you are choosing to take after high school, I know we all have at least one teacher to thank. With that, this is where the thank yous begin. And the biggest one of all goes to our teachers at Pine Creek.
Uh, if you are able, please stand and join us in the pledge of allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you. Let number three this evening is our routine business. Sorry. Number four this evening is our routine business. Uh letter A is the approval of the May 12th, 2026 regular meeting agenda. Board members, um I do believe the agenda is all good as presented. There's anything else, Mr. Diaz? If not, um I'll motion to approve tonight's agenda as it's presented. Is there a second? >> Second by Miss Dion Leonard. All those in favor of the motion Juan Bordos >> Katherine Vance Leonard >> Board members members letter B is the approval this evening of the April 14th board meeting minutes.
We love him. We're real grateful for him. One thing that we've started doing this year, Kaden, is we have a challenge coin that we give to all our athletes of the month. And the idea behind this is this is going to bind you to people, athletes all throughout the years um in Blige. And it's it's a it's a pride thing. It's an honor thing and an integrity thing to have this challenge coin. You have one week to memorize the quote that's around the outside by Ella Willow Wilox that says, "There is no chance, no destiny, no fate that can circumvent, hinder, or control the firm resolve of the determined soul." And one of the things I want to challenge you to do is there's people that have their coins. You have to keep it on your person all the time. And Mr. Rolloloff is a coin holder.
Our presenters keep coming back because they love us, but they also love the lunch that our food service department prepares, which is always a hit. And um if you can go back, Jenna. I was fortunate enough to be able to play cowgirl. There's my horse, Rio. And I had my brother and my nephew come to help. And there's um a picture of Dr. Robinson and her granddaughter, which I think is just beautiful. But my horse was super calm and the kids really loved him. So, it was really nice. It was a good day. There you see some of our other presenters as well. We had our dual language enrichment showcase which was held on April 21st which was also another huge success with the full house with all of our kids doing songs in Spanish. So again, thank you to our dual language team. We had an a celebration Oscars, a night of language stars, a family night.
You're familiar with this um illustration from our other governing board goals, but you will see that it shows change over time beginning last school year in the 2024-2025 school year to where we see present. Um this particular assessment, our DNA assessment, was administered in December, December's uh 8th and 9th specifically for this exam. Uh our third grade passing rates for this school year are five points higher than they were last year at the time of this assessment, IBM 2. And to meet the goal, we need to increase by at least 5% when we take that post-test. We identified that based on this data, we were near target for this interim measure. Once again, our beloved Sankey graph. This is the graph that shows change that is happening, and um Tyson, our assessment coordinator, thought it would be clever for you all to see that we had some movement and trending upward because we know that that is our ultimate goal.
And he's actually a really funny guy if you get to know Matt. We love him. Matt, thank you for everything you do, not just at Gilbert Public Schools, but on a state level. This is a well-deserved award. Congratulations again. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Right in the middle. There you go. Hold on, Courtney's coming, too. Thanks again, Matt. >> [applause] >> Next, if I could have Susie Kidane come on up. All right, Susie. >> [applause] >> She's not getting an award. Don't get too happy for her. Sorry. Um but she's here to uh help us honor a group of people called Valley Bloom. If those from Valley Bloom could come on up and stand with us, if you don't mind. >> [applause] >> Hello. Good evening. How are you? Good. All right. I'm going to try to introduce you the best I can. Yes. If I mess up your name, it's Suzy's fault.
We summon a committee. This the committee reviews the application for that and then that application comes back to the board board. So, if there's anybody out there that's thinking about, you know, having something else named, uh, that's our process and if there's any questions that they can contact me and I can help them through that. >> Okay. Thank you. Any other >> one other thing? So, right now as we speak, um, our seniors are being recognized for those who have received scholarships. So, it's a scholarship award ceremony going on right now at the high school. And so proud to say how full the auditorium is. and I got to see a piece of the beginning part. Um I didn't get to see my son go across the stage yet, so I had to sneak out. But um >> it was still nice. I I had never been to a scholarship ceremony before.
Um and I don't even know if the current band director would be willing to do that, but 0.2 would represent one day a week. Um cuz 0.4 would be two days at Berlin. Um So, 0.1 would be a half a day at BHS and 7,683. But probably 0.2 would be ideal, but again, it's twice the cost. So. >> Wait, so again, sorry. So, 0.1 would be 7,683. Not dollars. How many hours would that be at the school? Half of a day. So, what, three? Mhm. A tenth of is half of the day, you know. And 0.2 would be a day a week. Or two half days. Where did you say you were suggesting we fund that from? So, as it is a one-year cost, hypothetically, if we're going to try to work with the towns, um we already had an email from Dave Marzo reaching out for our June 1st joint meeting to discuss future needs of our district.
He always engages in activities with positive energy, consistent effort, and the willingness to work together with any of his classmates. He leads with a positive competitive attitude that does not impact his high level of sportsmanship and teamwork is earning a responsibility world language study award. Dino is a great example of responsibility in class. He's a great leader and a wonderful role model to his peers and help spread the excitement and passion for learning world languages. Our world language enthusiast is Anthony Sarowski. Anthony is very enthusiastic to learn world languages. He's curious about Spanish, asks great questions, and can be counted on to push himself and those around him to learn and apply new vocabulary. We predict one day he'll be a world traveler. We're on to our last two awards and these are special memorial awards that we give out every year. We're pleased to present these two special memorial awards to two very deserving individuals, the Jamie L.
I think that um with you know some some changes in especially next year and that we're going to be combining schools it it really was time for us to make a change. >> So the $107,000 did you use that then for something that would be supplemental? >> Yes. So >> yeah next year it's we we have to use it for something supplemental. Okay. >> And I think we're still in the process of totally identifying what those things are going to be. Um but uh and I'm sure you know we could discuss that at a curriculum meeting or or a future meeting uh maybe the 21st actually uh when we get together to kind of better identify at least in broad strokes what that would be. Sam, >> Jeff, can you just clarify because there's um apparently a misconception of how much was received um delineates the ECS money that could show that the board actually is getting an additional specifically for the board 849 or was it 715 all-encompassing of ECS and So there's some of that going around.
Take a second to think of your teacher. The one whose room became a safe space. The one whose class taught you to engage in the things you love. And the one who managed to convince yourself of your own potential. Not just as a student, but as a human. To the teachers, I speak for all of us seniors when I say how grateful I am for your grace this past semester. You helped us stay on track even when the only thing we were focused on was this very ceremony. And you've shaped our final moments as high schoolers. We've learned so much from the examples you've set, showing us the value of traits like respect and kindness in our everyday actions. You've modeled what it means to be a lifelong learner. And more than that, you've modeled what it means to be a genuinely good person. As to our staff, thank you for being the other unsung heroes that we could not function without.
Sorry, 2026 board meeting minutes. Uh correction. If there are no objections, a motion to approve. Is there a second? >> Second by Miss Kathleen Vance. >> All those in favor of the motion, Juan Bia. >> Kathleen Vance >> on letter >> four. >> Motion carries. >> And I just wanted to note and apologize that call to the audience isn't included on the agenda. Um >> there were no submissions. >> Okay, for the record, there are no submissions for call to the audience. this evening and we'll make sure it's on the next month's agenda for for public uh awareness. I'm sorry. I'm going to get rid of that because I'm looking at the wrong one. Number five, um we'll go ahead and move on to our information items this evening. Letter A is the Barber Kirby High School class of 2029 student council report. Mr. Diaz Abugas superintendent.
So, if you get the chance to challenge him, let's see if he memorized the quote. And he still has it. So, Kaden Edington, please give him a round of applause. Thank you. >> Awesome job, Kaden. Uh, you know, we're glad to have great representation of student athletes each month as well. The next person we're very excited to honor is an one of our amazing elementary school teachers. So, is this Miss Butler or is that Mr. Robinson coming up? All right, Mr. Robinson, come on down. Miss Butler, team effort. So this is Rita Willhid. She's in her second year with us. Uh she came up from Tucson. Uh 22 years in education in Tucson and now is with us. Uh team says this about Rita. Arita has a Rita has worked tirelessly t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t tutoring her students before school, during specials, and during recess in order to assure their academic success.
So thank you to Miss Mrs. Sable for all of her hard work during the year. Of the 27 students that we have um as EL learners, 13 of them um tested out of EL status. So, we're just super proud of them of the work and it's um all the teachers. It's not just Mrs. Sable, but she reinforces and the teachers are constantly working to make sure that students are acquiring the language that they need. Colts athletics update. Our girls and boys track team both won the league championship. Do we have any of our boys and girls track members here in the house? >> Not today. Okay. Um they also participated in the Kowanas relays. Both teams placing second out of a dozen of schools from Southern Arizona. Um and I believe we have our trophies here. Our softball and baseball teams both had great seasons as well, making it to the league playoffs.
So, again, to acquaint ourselves with the Sankey graph. The colors illustrate our proficiency bands and they show movement either increasing in proficiency or dips. You will notice on this time we don't see any landslide down, which means that we didn't have kids who missed out on taking that assessment. So, we're grateful for that. And when we look here, you can see that um we do have quite a bit of change that is occurring combined between our proficiency bands. We have 85 students who increased in proficiency. The majority of the students, 283 of them stayed the same and 42 students decreased in proficiency. In our measure 4.2, this is the percentage of first through third grade students who scored at the 50th percentile as measured on the by the FastBridge oral reading fluency test. This will increase from 17% in May of 25 to 27% in May of 26.
Um Is it I B I S? >> Ibis. Ibis Vyas? >> Yeah. >> Ah, Ibis Vyas. She is the president of Valley Bloom. Then we have Diane Burns. Uh Is that >> Burris. >> Says Burns here. >> No, it doesn't. It says Burris. I just >> I >> [snorts] >> I still haven't mastered the art of reading yet, so Uh she works with the homeless education student support section of Valley Bloom. Kay Glance also homeless education student support. Nancy Craton, Operation School Bell. And then Irma Wine, is that right? Win. Win. See, she looked at me like, you better get it right. I I got you. Remember, we're an educational system. That's all right. >> [laughter] >> Kids are in the room. Uh it's okay. Now, let me tell you about Valley Bloom. Um we want to thank you for your exceptional generosity and dedication of the last several years.
You know, you're only a senior one time. And so um all the different scholarships and community scholarships or national scholarships, scholarships for just the students that are seniors. So that was good to see. So I'm just sharing that that is happening right now. And it's another positive thing and another positive thing that's happening for our students and for the school district and for the high school. >> If you haven't been a part of that, just to hear the scholarships is awesome. >> Yeah. One girl, she had like three, you know, the more they the names was called and they're like and she got this and she got this and she got this and so it was kind of fun. It was nice. >> Wow. That's so proud of all of our students for that.
Um so, an operating cost that we would float for one year. Um some of the expiring costs we've already floated out of some of these funds, but something from E&D or school choice. Um again, it's just to maintain the quality of our band program. You know, I think band music is vital to kids. Some kids will come just for that and it helps them be engaged and helps their mental health. So, again, not ideal and not something that we would do for more than a year. Um but it I just want to make that suggestion to consider. So, we I think it's a great suggestion cuz I I really hate the idea of you know, when the kids come to Tonto, what kids from Boylston not having that option. Um that's the fifth grade part of it. Well, at least it was just for one year.