I want to thank my mentor Tack for always having an answer to my seemingly impossible questions. Thank you to every teacher I had throughout my four years here, especially my senior year teachers. You helped me get here each day. Alexa Grace Orourke. Thank you mom, dad, and fam for always supporting me. To Logan, Jacob, Flan, and Tessa, thank you for getting me through the rough days. I'm forever grateful to you. In the fall, I'm attending CU KC for radiology. Mackenzie Victoria Osorio. I want to thank my parents, family, and friends for loving me. My mentor Krista for always being there for me and especially God because without him nothing is impossible. I will be serving a mission in Chile Santiago South starting in the fall. >> [applause] >> Cameron Padgett. God made a way for me to be here today. I'm so grateful for my family, teachers, and coaches who supported me along the way.
Any questions on that? >> See, mine says March. >> Yours says March. >> She did. She said March 4th. >> I said March 4th because that's what it says on my thing. Sorry. >> I need to go. >> I think we might need to resay it. >> Well, we'll we'll revote on the 6.1. Okay. Um, approval of meeting minutes April 8th. I regular board meeting. So, >> I move to approve the minutes for the April 8th, 2026 regular board meeting. >> I second. >> All in favor? >> I >> motion carries four to zero. So, we have 6.2. >> Melissa, maybe you're on the wrong meeting because it motion is >> You are >> accurate. >> Yeah, it says it says May. Diligent. They're great. Um, okay.
It was a productive conversation and appreciate that. She said she'd get back to me. However, words and actions aligned previously haven't just worked out. Um, of the records I've received, Axel's MET reports are out of compliance with no up-to-date testing or observations, but instead all three reports reference our 2021 neurosych evaluation as I've previously stated um that we have provided to the school. That's four school psychologists, a principal, and three sped directors pushing papers, holding titles, filling positions, and cashing in on paychecks for an incomplete report. Three of them. Where's the accountability? You have failed my son. Also, the district nurse, not once but twice, has changed our seizure, our son's seizure action plan to suit her comfortability. And by change, I mean filled out a new form, missing pertinent information, and changing prescription information, using a different doctor, all without my signature or permission.
>> Any discussion? Okay. will vote signify by saying I I any opposed >> pass 26-109 26-110 approval to recommend early release dates for 2026 2022 27 school year Dr. Brown. >> Yeah. I'm asking the board to approve our early release dates for 2627 school year for the 2627 school year. We are asking the board to approve a 45minute early release for each Wednesday for the entire school year. We have done that for the past two years and found it incredibly beneficial for our staff to work together collaboratively. In an event that a two-hour delay is called on Wednesday, we would not release the students early on those days. Uh, the early release days are allowable and MCS would continue to meet the minutes required by the Department of Education. The early release days would be used to allow staff an opportunity to meet together to review student data and make plans to address student needs.
And So everybody knows I was swearing at people. Let's just get it all out right now. Well, I was using puns. Yeah, I would have said that. You didn't have to be so polite about it. Well, that was the premier insult part. [laughter] I was But but we don't swear at each other openly. So [laughter] um But Let's just call it what it is. It It was It was an interesting time. Let's put it this way. >> They did deserve it. I >> [laughter] >> We We Yes. We got that in a minute, right? But you know, it's like I said, getting to know you as a person and watching um watching you um just become not just knowing you as as Lori Tassin and not just the school committee chair has been a real privilege um as part of this job. >> Likewise. Thank you.
Right, ref is on the sideline talking. Terrible. Huh, not sure what that was about. But here's the draw. Ben Savarese, big face-off win. Send now. [snorts] Hamilton bringing it to the other side of the field. Cavaliero has it. Pass to Fowler. Henrique brings out pass right to Montemayor and Perrella makes a save point-blank on Montemayor. Oh, Montemayor steals it, passes it up. Fowler berries. What an assist >> [cheering] >> by the senior Montemayor. And speaking about seniors, Fowler with another one. >> [cheering] >> Franco should be happy about that one. Great steal. Fantastic pass up. Tic tac. So, under 2 minutes, 1:43, 13 to 7 Raiders. Going to go 10 and 5 on the year. Med way is going to go 5 and 10. >> [cheering] >> Here's Tyler Savarese. Both these Savarese boys are are really something. Going to be a big part of this team.
Is there any >> dealing with these consequences? Yeah. got member Webb and then member Goodwin. >> Um, I have a question. What did we spend last year on yonder pouches? And while you're looking, do you have that in front of you? >> I do. >> Okay, go for it. >> I would never anticipated that one, right? >> Never. Ever. >> In FY25, >> Yep. The district paid 18,120 that was for GHS and GMS paid for by ESSER money. >> Okay. >> And in I give you another one. In FY26, this current year, the district paid $9,993 for the middle school paid for from a fair share earmark. Um, I kind of am going to an answer member Dyman's question unintentionally. At the middle school, they give your child a yonder pouch whether or not they have a phone. My child does not have a phone.
Um, I have a question. What did we spend last year on yonder pouches? >> And while you're looking, do you have that in front of you? >> I do. >> Okay, go for it. >> I would never anticipated that one, right? >> Never. Ever. >> In FY25. >> Yep. >> The district paid 18,120. That was for GHS and GMS paid for by ESSER money. And in I give you another one. In FY26, this current year, the district paid $9,993 for the middle school paid for from a fair share earmark. >> Um, I kind of am going to answer member Dman's question unintentionally. At the middle school, they give your child a yonder pouch whether or not they have a phone. My child does not have a phone. She has attempted to give back her yonder pouch and they refuse to take it even though I have two yonder pouches sitting upstairs in her bedroom unused.
hand. Whereas the Beressa Union School District recognizes its administrators and the effectiveness of the leadership team. This year the state proclaimed the week of October 11, 217, 2026 as week of the school administrator. And whereas Beressa Union School District recognizes the importance of its teachers by joining the state in proclaiming May 4th to 8th, 2026 as National Teacher Appreciation Week. Whereas Beressa Union School District acknowledges its dedicated classified staff by recognizing the designated week of May 17 to 23, 2026 as classified school employee week. And whereas the board of education and Beressa Union School District wish to commend all employees for their unparalleled contribution to the lives of students as mentors and as examples of character who continuously provide exceptional education and who work tirelessly to provide distinctive learning environments to meet the needs of all of our students. And whereas all employees of the Beressa Union School District are committed to their profession in providing highquality programs and services to the children, setting exemplary standards, serving as role models, and motivating and promoting success for all learners.
I'm excited to be attending the University of Wyoming after graduation. Oliver Haight Parent. >> [cheering] >> I want to thank my parents for letting me switch to the village. I will be going to play junior hockey next year. Asher Bruce Parks >> [cheering] [screaming] >> Just want to give a what up to my friends, teachers, and family for supporting me through these past 4 years. My stoke would not be where it's at today without the people around me. It's been real fun. It's been fun, but it honestly hasn't been real fun. Emma Louise Parks >> [cheering] >> Thank you to everyone that helped get me here today, especially my family, Jimmy, CR, and TAC. I'm looking forward to finding new opportunities for my future. Zack Peterson >> [cheering and applause] >> Thank you, CR, for being my mentor for the last couple of years. You inspired my interest in chemistry and put an extra effort into every class you helped me learn.
So um approval of minute of meeting minutes April 8th executive session if any questions if not I will take a motion. >> I motion to approve the April 8th executive session meeting minutes as presented. >> I second. >> All in favor? >> I motion carries four to zero. It's not even coming up on ours at all. >> Okay. with me. Thank you. >> All right. Okay. So, then we go to um current event 7.1 superintendent report. >> Yeah. We'll do this a little bit out of order on my superintendent report because the way we're going to recognize some kids. So, number one, I would let you know about multicultural night at Ranch. It will be held tomorrow night, Ranch Elementary from 5:00 to 7:00. Every classroom is participating in transforming the school into a spectacular world map of discovery. Uh there'll be uh stuff to eat, amazing exhibits, and the history of countries uh around uh from around the continent.
actions which are illegal per ARS 3260-601 and the parents bill of rights which is ARS-1-601. This district nurse continuously singles out my son when he simply falls on the playground or gets injured maybe in a PT session. References referencing his seizure action plan which hasn't changed in four years per our epileptologologist orders as he's three years and two months seizure free. Thank you Jesus. I'm calling for accountability and an investigation and Saddleback quite honestly deserves a new principle. For far too long, things have been swept under the rug, fallen through the cracks, and I'm here to hold accountability. She doesn't know the structure of an IEP, nor how to get proper documentation to parents, and I'm proof of that. Mislabeling assault is bullying. [bell] Our next speaker, Tina Dugan. Good evening. My name is Tina Dugan and I am a candidate for Maricopa City Council.
The team meeting times would be sacred and allow for our district to improve teaching and learning across the district. So, asking for permission. Okay. Can I get a motion? I'll make a motion to pass 26-110. >> Can I get a second? >> I'll second. >> Sorry. Go ahead. Got that one. >> Thank you.
And um I think how important relationships are and and they're so much more important to me now at this stage of my life than they were before. And um I really value the one that we have. And a lot of that a lot of the credit uh for how this town and the school system has flourished um can go to you and your leadership for so long. Um That's dedication. Uh that's resilience. That is That is dedication driven not necessarily by ego, but by a by a desire to serve. And um I just want to thank you. You know, I want to thank you for being a partner. Thank you. And a friend. I appreciate that. Back at you. Thank you. Hi, I'm glad you like the flowers. Oh, they're Thank you so much. Oh, for the minute I'm Chris It was It was not pretty this afternoon in my house.
Oh my goodness. Montemayor gets leveled. That you don't see that too often. Big hit from Dominic Frazier though. My good No, was it Dominic? Yeah, it was. Oh my god. Dominic Frazier is a ninth grader and to see a freshman hit like that, that's actually ridiculous. So, that's uh that's good if you're a Mustang fan. With some real power. Montemayor coming to the sideline. Let's hope he's all right. >> [cheering] [applause] >> Little bit of cobwebs. I don't know if that's a Yeah, that must be a timeout, right? Yeah. 1-minute penalty and a timeout. Yeah. Montemayor in good spirits down there. So, 1:20 left in regulation. 13 to 7. All right. We are getting ready to finish this game out. Olsen has it, pass to Atwood, up to Hartnett, Hartnett over to Fowler. Fowler Cavalero up to Fowler. Fowler to Hartnett Hartnett Cavalero to Fowler.
She has attempted to give back her yonder pouch and they refuse to take it even though I have two yonder pouches sitting upstairs in her bedroom unused. Um, I've also found yonder pouches and other places, you know, like member Den said, on the bus, and it does sound like the high school is using the honor system, which seems to be working for them, which I'm going to get go on a limb here and say it's working because at the younger level, we are using the honor pouches, so they're used to having to tuck them away. Um, but there are ways around >> improving the system. I'll check on that. >> Yeah. I mean, I'm just I'm just, you know, if we're we want to have a conversation about, well, we should charge families for these yonder pouches, then we shouldn't be giving them to families that don't need them.
Um, I've also found yonder pouches and other places, you know, like member Dia said on the bus and it does sound like the high school is using the honor system, which seems to be working for them, which I'm going to get go on a limb here and say it's working because at the younger level, we are using the honor pouches, so they're used to having to tuck them away. >> But there are ways around >> improving the system. I'll check on that. >> I mean, I'm just I'm just, you know, if we're we want to have a conversation about, well, we should charge families for these yonder pouches, then we shouldn't be giving them to families that don't need them. >> Yeah. Point well taken. >> Right. Cut member Goodwin and then myself. With the current trend to outlaw cell phones in schools, are there grants to cover now um yonder pouches?
And whereas it is timely and appropriate that we recognize this extraordinary endeavor exercised by our community of dedicated educators and employees, that we set aside a moment to express gratitude for their place in our students lives. that we appreciate the unique gifts of those who impart knowledge and integrity and that we la the individual and combined efforts of all those who whose work is serving students. Therefore, be it resolved that the board of trustees of the Beressa Union School District recognizes all of its employees for their outstanding contributions in educating the children of Beressa by declaring the month of May as employee recognition month. All right. And this is a roll call vote. >> I will move to adopt resolution 2521. >> I'll second that. >> Okay. Thank you so much. And this is a roll call vote as well. >> Yes. President Hal. >> I.
Savannah Grace Elaine Piano >> [screaming] >> I want to thank my friends and family for always being there. Special thanks to my mentor, CR, for pushing me to be the best version of myself. I will start my career with my aesthetician's license. Avea Layla Pittinger Thank you to my mom and dad for constantly supporting me and pushing me to be my best. Thank you to Kevin and Sherry who made high school so enjoyable. A big shout-out to all my friends. I'm so grateful for the love and owe it to all the people around me. Brooklyn Taylor Pol Miller >> [cheering] >> I want to thank my amazing parents and my brother for all the love and support they give me every day. Rylan Dorothea Powell I am so grateful for all the new people I met and the connections I made. I am most grateful for my friend Rowan who is the reason I came here and my mentor Katie who is always looking out for me.
Um we'll also uh at CTA, they've been busy with the district. They won the district battle of the books competition. Uh their team will represent the district in the regional battle. The annual spring festival hosted and sponsored by Peterson Family Orthodontics was amazing and brought many Santan Valley community members to the campus. Uh each uh grade level participated in a night stepup event where they visited the next grade level to hear about expectations from students and teachers. Survivor themed teacher appreciation um week was also held. Um let's see. The Hawks uh had a a busy month over at Harmon. Uh they enjoyed family literacy night at the tail end of April. Mrs. Dunkey put together eight different game learning stations and were able to host a fun giveaway for the students. Kinder was an exciting opportunity for future students to explore the amazing things happening at the kindergarten program.