He has also learned perseverance in his growth as a guitar player and his focus on schoolwork. Congratulations. Go right over from Combmes Middle School. Quinn Forny Quinn is a true beacon of light at the middle school. What sets her apart is her exceptional communication with unwavering honesty and sense of fairness. She possesses the rare courage to speak up when something isn't right or needs improvement. She possesses poise, speaks clearly, and expresses genuine enthusiasm as seen in the middle school's TV and film class. She is also very considerate to all and helps her peers who struggle to engage. Congratulations, Quinn. Next from Combmes Traditional Academy, Symphony Garrett. Symphony. >> So, Symphony has amazing communicate communication skills in kindergarten. She is a top leader in her class, actively participating in class discussions and group work, shares her ideas, but also demonstrates how a good classmate listens to others.
We've been able to go this long without raising prices due to um some cash surpluses in the food service fund as well as COVID relief funding stimulus um throughout CO that ended in 2024. the relief funding did. Now that the CO relief funding um is over and our cash surpluses are nearly gone, we're we're finally facing the true cost of this program. Um this is also a revisited slide. Um the deficits on this slide don't really do do justice to the true health of the program. This only accounts for food costs, labor, and indirect costs. This does not account for staff professional development investments into improvements in the child nutrition program. It also doesn't account for furniture, equipment purchases needed for depreciation, damage, or growth. Um, so again, the driver of our program um and our budget is student meals. We serve nearly 1 million lunches and nearly 500,000 breakfasts annually.
>> Any discussion? We'll vote signify by saying I. >> I. Any opposed? 26-124 passed. 26-125. Approval of Jefferson County Public Library Trustee. Dr. Brown. >> Yes. The board's been asked to reappoint um Mary Kay. Butler to the Jefferson County Public Library Board as a trustee effective July 1 to 2026 to June 30, 2030. So asking for approval of that appointment. >> Can I get a motion? >> I make a motion we approve 26125. >> Can I get a second? >> I'll second.
So I really thank you for your service and it's it's been great being a part of the school committee with you guys for the past 2 years. So thank all of you. Thank you. >> [applause] >> Lori, Marcy, even though [snorts] we've only known each other a short time, it's been such a meaningful time for me. Being the newest to this very long tenured committee, you brought me on, you counseled me, you gave me great advice. You have a great mom. She is like grade A, cannot get better. I Everything you said I'm subscribed to. And I want to add, you know, my daughter has been on the Make-A-Wish trip for the last 3 years with you, and she loves you. I love her so much. >> I love her. And it's just [snorts] that care, that momness you bring shines through everything you do.
>> Any opposed? >> Any >> you are opposed to the approval of the consent agenda with the exception of item D? >> Yes. >> Okay. Um, so I've got one opposition, one nay I think six yays, so it passes. >> All right. Um, now we have item D. >> Could we have a quick point of order because we did not have a discussion before voting and perhaps member has a reason that would make us vote differently. >> That's a good point. Thank you so much. We're going to strike that. Try again. Um, we've got a motion. We've got a second.
Is there a reason why we're not doing this in executive session? >> Um, no. No particular reason. Uh, that would be I'll take the hit on that one. My fault. Um it was a re it's a renewal contract. The gentleman has been employed three years. It was a recommendation. The school committee has to act on it. You're probably aware of special education directors. So yes, we could if you wanted to move it into executive do that as well. >> Okay. All right. I probably need a vote to move this item into our executive session. Would that be accurate? All right. the removal just happens by some members saying they would like it removed. It is removed. Um and so at this time it is already separate and so I think we can vote on the consent agenda with the exception of that item and then have a separate vote where we would move that item into our executive session.
agreement for bid B5 202526 for Ruskin K1 and K2 roof replacement >> questions and motions. >> I'll move to approve the uh service agreement. >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I >> All right, that passes as well. Are there any requests for stop followup >> from me? >> Um okay. Items for future agendas. I actually do have one. I want to pass a resolution on um appreciating the climate change work that we've been doing in Beressa. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Okay. Nothing else? No. All right.
She knows how to express her thoughts and feelings appropriately, advocating for herself when she has a concern. While she possesses a wonderful confidence, she is the first to help her peers when needed. Congratulations. Oh, great. Let's see. I think Jacob is in the audience. So, Jacob, do you want to come on down? Come on over here, Jacob. Welcome, my friend. Jacob consistently demonstrates strong communication skills with both peers and staff. He has expresses he expresses himself, asks thoughtful questions when he needs clarification and participates positively in his classes. He is always willing to help others and contributes to help create a positive classroom environment. Congratulations. right over there. From Ellsworth Elementary, Rosalie Sanchez. All right, Ellsworth will find a way to celebrate Rosalie in the coming days. from Harmon Elementary School. Hennison Connoisseur Tennyson. Tennyson is being recognized for his communication skills as he is a student who has demonstrated growth in verbal, written, and interpersonal communication this year.
Three out of four lunches and two out of three breakfasts are provided to our free or reduced students. Um, you can see here 229,000 lunches were served to paid students and 161,000 breakfasts were served to paid paid students at no charge. So paid students, that's our um full pay or our non-eligible students are those that either do not qualify for free or reduced price meals through the federal income guidelines or have not applied for those uh for those um programs. Annual numbers are kind of big and scary. So um let's break down those numbers into kind of a typical day. So here you can see in red the number of paid lunches served is about 125 127 per school per day and the [snorts] number of paid breakfast served is about 90 per school per day. We were asked to share some information on neighboring district prices.
Any discussion? We'll vote signify by saying I. >> I. Any opposed? 26-125 passed. 26-126 approval of memorandum of understanding between MCS and the Jefferson County Youth Shelter. Dr. Brown. I recommend the board approve the memorandum of understanding between MCS and the Jefferson County Youth Shelter for the purpose of achieving the various aims and objectives related to the Madison Consolidated Schools intervention program. So asking for approval of thatou can I get a motion? >> I'll make a motion for 26-126. >> Can I get a second? >> I'll second.
And you've been a mom to Ashland, like through your work on the school committee, but also just as a person. So, we are you know, you say you're going, but I know we're going to you're going to pick up the phone. Um but I'm just so excited for you in this next chapter, and I'm just so honored to have gotten to know you over the last couple of years. >> I got you, Marci. Thank you. Thank you. Um I'm going to try not to cry cuz I'm really I appreciate you. I appreciate you. And you have been a a member of the school committee and a chair for most of my kids' tenure through this district. Um my oldest is now a sophomore in college, my youngest is a senior in high school, and you have been a constant um through all of their years, and the changes um and the growth and the steadiness that I've seen in the district since they've been here is incredible.
Is there any discussion on the approval of the consent agenda? Yes, member Deniv. So, this contract is coming up in public session. So, I don't really feel comfortable. I guess I'm wondering does it have to be in public session? like this is somebody's personal contract and I feel weird about it being picked out and then and then what like I looked it over I'm I was one of the ones who did the original contract so I don't see anything different with it so like I'm ready to go forward but I also really don't feel comfortable with having it like having somebody's personal contract being picked over in a public meeting and I'm wondering why this maybe isn't an executive session this contract That was my question. >> Is there a reason why we're not doing this in executive session? >> Um, no. No particular reason.
Sound good? All right. So that being with all of that laid out, um I'm making a motion to approve the consent agenda items A, B, C, and E. So >> great motion. Second.
While Tennyson may face challenges, what stands out is his ability to grow in communication while in different settings in school. Tennyson, your growth matters, your voice matters, and we celebrate the perseverance you show each day. Congratulations. from Ranch Elementary School. Tate Williams. [laughter] Hi, Tate. Tate is participating in his second year in the preschool program at Ranch. He has demonstrated significant progress with his language skill skills through the use of the touch chat communication system. Tate carries his device throughout the day, and has learned to communicate his ability to count to 10, become more interactive with peers with comments like, "That's cool." or letting others know that indeed he likes Chick-fil-A. >> No, >> I do too. Tate is motivated to learn and his verbal communication skills have soared this year. Congratulations, Tate. >> And from Simon Elementary School, Charlotte Wilcut. Hey, Charlotte. Charlotte is being recognized as an excellent communicator for her ability to share ideas clearly, following directions, and speaking with confidence.
Um, these are current year prices of eight districts compared to our current recommended prices. I'll pause here just for a couple of seconds. We can come back during the question portion here. We're also asked to show some options for meal price adjustments. The top two rows are the current administrative recommendations. These recommendations um keep the s food service program healthy and without supplementing from M We added four additional options for breakfast meal prices from no charge up to $2 in 50 cent increments. If we keep breakfast at no charge, we're looking at an impact to M of approximately $320,000 next year. For every 50 cent increase in the breakfast price, the impact to M is reduced by approximately $80,000. This impact, this estimated impact is only for fiscal year 27. Um the impact is expected to increase by 3 to 5% a year due to the same economic conditions mentioned in the first slide.
>> Any discussion? Vote signify by saying I. I. Any opposed? 26-126 passed. 26-127 first reading of new CCHA MCS policies. Okay. A125 nepotism conflict of interest gifts and use of corporation resources. A175 whistleblower protection. B250 schoolboard member ethics. C350, student discipline. C400, use of restraints and seclusion with students. C550, student search and seizure. D275, drug-free workplace. D325, employee background checks and mandatory reporting. D350, fitness for duty leave and examinations. D375 employee discipline. D425 employee benefits. D450 resignation. D475 justifiable decrease in teaching positions. G125 criminal organization activity. G150 registered sex or violent offenders. Dr. Brown. Yeah, we are continuing to convert and transition our board policies with church church hidden. This is a first reading. No actions required at this meeting. Okay. 26-128 first reading to to delete the following MCS policies. MCS policy 0144.2 board member ethics. MCS policy 1411. Required required reports and protection of whistleblowers.
I mean, there's so many things that have been mentioned by many people already tonight that have benefited not only my kids, but every kid in our district, and and you're a big part of that. And so, as a parent, thank you for your dedication cuz you've been here for a long time. You've put in a lot of hard work. Um and our kids are better for it. Um as a school committee member, um I'm very grateful to you. You welcomed me to this board um very [snorts] openly. And your leadership has helped me to be I think a more a better school committee member. You've helped me grow you know into this role as well and you've you've you've been a constant um support and I really appreciate that and I feel lucky that we've been able to develop a really lovely friendship. Um I you're fun you're delightful.
That would be I'll take the hit on that one. My fault. Um, it was a re, it's a renewal contract. The gentleman has been employed three years. It was a recommendation. The school committee has to act on it. You're probably aware of special education directors. So, yes, we could if you wanted to move it into executive do that as well. >> Okay. All right. We probably need a vote to move this item into our executive session. Would that be accurate? All right. >> The the removal just happens by some member saying they would like it removed. It is removed. Um, and so at this time it is already separate and so I think we can vote on the consent agenda with the exception of that item and then have a separate vote where we would move that item into our executive session. Sound good? All right.
Uh any discussion? All right. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? >> Any abstensions? Passes unanimously. Now, um a vote to Move item D, the approval of the renewal of the contract for the director of people services into our executive session for later tonight. >> So moved. >> Perfect. Uh and I'm assuming you've got that.