I make a motion to adopt the agenda. >> I'll take a second. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I motion carries four to zero. >> It's okay. We can wait. Okay. Yes. Yes. There you go. All right. So um on our first uh agenda item would be the budget proposal. >> Thank you, Madam President. Uh I'll go ahead and just it's easier for me to talk this way to you guys. Uh what we want to do uh for the next 45 minutes until the regular meeting starts. If it doesn't take 45 minutes, that's okay. uh we just want to talk about the recommendations uh for next year's budget. Now, in some cases, there's some action that you've already done and so I'm going to have some things in here just more for the the public and or employees to understand that that these are things that are going on, but collectively they make up the total budget and so we just want to make sure that everybody understands what's going on.
in the boardroom. And this is in regards to the budget revision. Mr. Harmon. >> Good evening, President Coutree, members of the governing board, and Dr. Lman. The purpose of this presentation is to highlight the final revision of the budget for fiscal year 26. The areas of focus include ADM and our three main funds M capital and classroom site fund. The state funding formula is primarily driven by ADM. For the current fiscal year, our actual ADM is 9,222. When comparing this to the December revision figures of 9,343, we see a difference of 121 ADM. Consequently, our total weighted student count is 14,058, which is 80 lower than our December projections. The bottom table shows the history of our ADM and weighted ADM since fiscal year 20. This is our first year in this time span, showing a decrease in ADM. We still have a slight increase in weighted ADM.
Madison was named a 2026 best managed school district and received the Indiana Chamber of Commerce Impact Award. We'd like everyone to please join us in congratulating Dr. Brown. Congratulations. >> And she loves Do you have a speech? >> Once again, we're gonna start off with outstanding math achievement and I'll turn it over to Dr. Brown. >> Okay. So we are very excited tonight to recognize the Indiana Department of Education is partnering with the National Math Stars NMS to recognize exceptional mathematical stars across the state in Madison students in Indiana. We have our very own Riker Bridge. Are you here? >> Okay, sure. I first like to say I'm gonna say something that's written down, but I'm pretty sure this child probably would have passed. I learned at the beginning of third grade. Um, she is just brilliant beyond words. Um, I'm gonna say something so I don't cry.
Um, and you know, we had a small group of citizens that were interested in um, you know, the the biggest part of this really is trying to make sure that people are informed. >> Okay. >> That sometimes just by having select board meetings and tri board meetings, fin meetings, it really doesn't provide the level of information that people really deserve. >> And so, um, this is a way to try to get the information out. Okay. >> And and that's what this is today. You and I having a conversation about the information and I've had people ask me questions and I'm I'm like, let's bring it to someone who you've certainly been much more involved for different reasons. Uh so let's let's get right to it. How did we arrive at the amount of $2.7 million for the override? 2.75 million for the override. Like I think I think people are wondering how did we get to that?
>> I would love to cuz the comprehensive plan started a little bit maybe even over two years ago a comprehensive plan steering committee finished up their work with the consultant the committee unanimously voted to accept the plan it went on to another round of approvals which I'm very happy about and several so nobody's asking you to not understand what you're voting for went to a joint meeting of the planning board and select board which they did vote for so the final approval is on to fall town meeting there it's on the town website I specifically on the up beat corner also want to shout to Yolanda cuz the last chance of a draft before it was approved, Yolanda had a forum on every single topic, invited the public. There were lots of questions and the the last final thing I can say about that is when the public's involved, it always brings something new and makes it better.
School Choice Policy JFBB, Assistant Superintendent Job Description, Memo from Valerio Dominello and Hillman LLC School Attorney, Director of Student Services Job Search Policy CBD Central Office, appoint member to job search, timeline of search, Superintendent's Summative Evaluation, the consent agenda which includes approvals of gifts and donations, minutes from April 8th, 2026, warrant approvals, the Superintendent report, Assistant Superintendent reports, reports of school committee members and then we will adjourn. So, um I will first ask everybody if you're okay with the order of business this evening and I will see that you're all here. Everybody good? Yes. Okay. Um is there anybody here from the public that would like to say anything? Okay, seeing none, we will go to the Leo Club, new picnic tables for AHS courtyard. Oh, hello. I know you. Hello. I want to make sure that you can come up to the mic, please.
They all use the same batteries, but we like to go by the numbers. So, whatever camera case it's >> [cheering] >> going to be on, you take the battery out of the sole camera. It's red, too. And this is two. So, it's red. Can I have that one? Yes. Yep. All right. So, it looks like it's one and nothing. Ashley is the score. Yep. Right. Where's that Ashley one? I don't know if people have the blue. Yeah, Ashley is the score. Ashley is the score. So, who's scoring? Ashley. So, are you doing the commentary? All right. Do we have the headsets? She wants to commentate. Yep. Do you want me to help her with those or >> [cheering] >> So, the headsets are in the back of the car. So, >> [screaming] >> we have we talked about Ashley is the score. So, that is all we Are we streaming?
You will definitely be missed. As you hear your name called, please walk to midfield with your family for a picture and stay out until all students are called for a group picture at the end. And now, our senior class. To start us off, we have number one, Bobby Olsen. >> [cheering] >> Bobby, you walking out with his father Greg. Congratulations to Bobby. Up next, wearing number two, Hamilton Zen. >> [applause and cheering] >> Hamilton is walking out with his parents Paulita and Lauren and his brother Asher. >> [applause] >> Congratulations, Hamilton. Up next, wearing number three, Jake Popeil. Jake is walking out with his parents Brian and Deb. Congratulations to Jake. And next up, wearing number seven, Ethan Fiori. >> [applause] >> Ethan is walking out with his parents Stacy and Adam. Congratulations, Ethan. >> And next up wearing number 26, Lucas Olmstead. >> [cheering] >> Lucas is walking out with his parents, Marie-Laure and Max.
>> Chair Ston >> here. >> Member Webb, I am here. >> All right, we are all present and accounted for. We have a full quorum. Um, at this time we're opening it up to public comment.
>> Chair Ston >> here. >> Member Webb I am here. >> All right. We are all present and accounted for. We have a full quorum. Um at this time we're opening it up to public comment.
Lauren >> here. >> Wanita >> here. >> Cindy >> here. >> Sherry >> here. >> Sean >> here. >> Minnie >> here. >> Louisa >> here. >> And I'm here. Okay. We are very excited to be here tonight to hear all about Sadly Rock Elementary School. So tonight is Spotlight Your School and I see six student leaders sitting in front of me. So I can't wait to hear what you're going to present about your school today. So I will turn it over to you. Do you want to introduce yourselves? >> Executive director behind me. Oh, and we have an executive director also in charge of directing all of the other student leaders today. So, thank you for pointing that out. Would you like to introduce yourselves before we we begin? >> I'm Danny. >> I'm Valentina. I'm Sophia. I'm Jasmine. I'm Carter. >> I'm Izzy.
>> Thank you so much. And trustee Brewer, would you like to read our norms? >> The Berasa Union School District Board of Trustees agrees to focus on the best interest of students at all times. Be respectful, listen openly, address problems and process, not persons, keep each other informed, maintain confidentiality, work toward the future, learn from the past, equal participation from all members, and stay on task. >> Thank you so much. And there were no actions taken in close session this evening as well. And now we're going to adopt the agenda. Can I have a motion, please? >> Move to adopt. I'll second that. >> All those in favor? >> I agenda is adopted. So now we're going into recognition and ceremonial. And welcome to Welcome to Pedmont Middle School. We're going to be honoring you this evening for gaining the distinction of being honored as one of our California distinguished schools.
It's the farthest thing from that. Our school has given us innumerable lessons that other students simply do not get. One of the main reasons that sets the Village apart is the mentor system we have. They are not only our teachers, but have walked alongside us outside of the classroom, guiding us with life. They are the ones who have believed in us every step of the way, especially when we were at 20% in Accelerate with a week left in school. I know a lot of us have been there. Our mentors care about us as people, not just as students. I'm lucky enough to have CR as my mentor. She has been my biggest cheerleader and has always believed in me. She has praised me in my achievements and encouraged me in my shortcomings. CR made it a priority to know about the details in my life and genuinely cared.
Today's ceremony is a reminder of the continuing emphasis on excellence that we represent for our school and community. Throughout the year, members of our chapter serve as role models for other students. In addition to the strong academic records, which establish eligibility for membership, our chapter members are leaders in many organizations and serve our school and local community through a variety of activities. We are proud of this record of accomplishment and welcome these new members who bring new energy in in support of our continuing work as NHS members. La ceremonia de hoy es un recordatorio del énfasis continuo en la excelencia que representamos para nuestra escuela y nuestra comunidad. A lo largo del año, los miembros de nuestro capítulo sirven como modelos a seguir para otros estudiantes. Además de los sólidos expedientes académicos que les otorgan la elegibilidad para ser miembros, los integrantes de nuestro capítulo son líderes en numerosas organizaciones y prestan servicio a nuestra escuela y la comunidad local a través de >> At this time we proclaim that membership in the Union High School chapter of NHS has been earned by 32 candidates through the effective demonstration of four qualities that serve as standards for the National Honor Society.
So, first of all, anytime we're looking to uh do a budget, uh we have a set of goals to set up our budget. Um, and by state statute, the very first goal that we have to have is you have to balance the budget. So, it's non-negotiable. This isn't uh places like Washington DC where you just print more money. Um, it's school districts in the state of Arizona. And so, therefore, we must have a balanced budget. That budget would start in July and end in June. So, we're coming forward to you with the recommendations which will then be pushed through on a number of different agenda items previously or in the future. And then uh Julie will come to you in uh July with a public meeting that says this is what the budget's going to look like. And then in the second meeting before July 15th, you'll have to approve that budget.
The majority of the weighted ADM is tied to special education categories. Uh we receive additional funding to help cover the costs for those additional services. Um, our growth in weighted ADM has typically outpaced our growth in regular ADM. For maintenance and operations, M. The general budget limit decreased by 153,623 from the December revision, bringing the total to 87.8 million. This change is mainly due to um a $346,000 decrease in the revenue control limit, partially offset by increases of about 40,000 in onetime state aid and 150,000 in onetime free or reduced price lunch funding or our poverty weight funding for the capital budget. We have seen an overall increase of uh 5,500. Key drivers for this is some additional onetime DAA funding which brings our total unrestricted capital outlay budget limit to a little over $ 8.7 million. Classroom site fund remains unchanged compared to December revision um since this is based on prior year ADM.
She's phenomenal. I'm getting ready to say goodbye to her. >> Well, we want to thank you for welcoming for helping me welcome Madison Diamond who is an outstanding Riker student. She is an allound rockar and leader in the classroom. Not only does she persevere during difficult tasks with a smile, but she's also extremely positive and helpful to all of her classmates. She's an absolute blessing to teach according to Miss Thomas and we have no doubt she's going to go on and do great things in the future. We are so proud of Madison and thrilled to see that her hard work is being Next we're going to go with Junior High School Super Bowl English language arts team. >> I'm I'm short. I wanted to say the students we have eight study which was a 12-year-old girl who was living in British occupied New York City and she was helping Americans And then we read poetry.
>> Yeah. So, I think that, you know, first I really want to put a plug in for Mr. Adams. Um, and he recently did an interview similar to this with Makita Keegan, and that is something, you know, I did actually review it, and it's really very informative. So, I do recommend it. I think they're putting the QR code up um [laughter] for this broadcast to to show it because he really goes into great detail. M >> so the 2.75 million is indeed for the schools and basically um what it does is that it really gets us in a position going forward to be able to do things in a sound fashion. So currently um some there are many positions that are being eight teaching positions and I think $400,000 in operating funds that are being taken out of mostly school choice. >> Um which is a a one-time fund.
And even in those final forums, there were proposed edits by people asking questions or really I think it'd be better said a different way and all those edits were accepted by the consultant and the committee. So, kudos to the public for turning out. We would have loved more, but it was still not insignificant to have at the very last chance. So, look for that at town meeting and I'm excited about it. It's a blueprint for the future. It can be changed if we decide to go different directions, but it's a good starting point. Okay, great. And something else we're going to tell Well, actually we did it last time. Inspirational quotes. So, I have two that are related. The government is a us. We are the government, you and I. And that was Theodore Roosevelt, who was our our 26th president and who I did a book report on in I think it was second grade.
Okay. >> And for the school committee purposes, I just got this, so you don't have it in the folder. So, but Oh, yeah, yeah. >> Yeah. I'm going to share it up here. And I know you, but if you could tell us who you are. I know somebody else here knows you, too. >> [laughter] >> Can we go back to the first >> Yeah, I'm going. Sorry. All right, no. Yeah. You want me to go? Okay, so um we're the Leos Club. I'm Jane, I'm the secretary. Um I'm Kate, and I'm the vice president. Um so, like we're here today to um request if like we can um donate picnic tables. Um so, just to start as like an introduction, the Leos Club has over 40 members, and the main objective is community service, serving the Ashland community. And um we kind of like to call ourselves like mini lions, so we work really closely with the Ashland Lions Club to support different community organizations, and just to help improve our own school community.