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That was not okay. ESA vouchers. Superintendent Tom Horn. It's a shame in Arizona and a shame that we can't have them in public schools in Arizona. So hopefully one day we will be able to get these vouchers so public schools districts doesn't have to go what my district had to go through and shut schools down because of the ESA vouchers. Go Tempee. We also need to make sure that we educate people about the Japanese concentration camps are right back in our backyard of Arizonans. Sports matter. I was number one at Campbell Valley Coyotes High School and Gilbert public schools for most of my high school years with the disability. That's a fact. Sports works, especially tennis. Mahalo and thank you very much for listening to me tonight. >> Thank you. All right. Is it Anger Hubert? Did I say that wrong? I probably butchered it.
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>> so kind of just help me all make sure that we're that I'm we're all on the same page. Okay. So, if we do a dollar for breakfast, $4 for lunch. Okay. So, it's raising a dollar for breakfast, and 25 cents for lunch. What does that look like to the impact on our ML? >> A $217,000 impact to ML on a onetime basis. >> A one time. >> What was the number >> For the year. >> For next year. >> Yeah. For one year. >> About 217,29425. >> Nice job, Mr. Harman. >> Give or take. I was off. So, I'm gonna have to join Mr. Mitchell's math classes. >> You just want to play with the cool tool. >> Yes, I do. I I Yes, I do want to see the e-glass. Um, >> that's a great compromise. >> I It's not >> It's hitting our M like >> one time, >> but >> two times.
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So, the beginning of the school year, we'll have another new playground to celebrate. Uh this is the last board meeting before school is out and I want to thank our teachers and students for the end of the year testing they've been engaged in. Um it is a hard time of year for a lot of reasons. Um and I think that they've just been doing a beautiful job of showing that they have prepared all year long and uh we're ready to show what we know. Many end of the year activities happening in our schools right now. Lots of recognitions and celebrations. Certainly you're invited to those. Uh June 2nd, we'll be having strategic planning here uh Jod and Mike. Uh just a reminder about that, nine o'clock that morning. Graduation is Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. So we look forward to celebrating our seniors um coming up.
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>> So I'm just I just want to say thank you for saying that. My understanding has been since I took over that really was the capital projects and I sort of assumed that for all operational that if there was a contract for something operational within the schools that the you would you would be doing that. Okay. So I I think it was important to bring that up because you were sitting here wondering what the answer was and I actually did not know that we had done the procurement on that to begin with and it does sound like it's past due or due again. So do you have anything else? >> It was it was as it currently under an extension that was done under the original contract that Miss Phelps did on behalf of the schools. Quite honestly, I am not sure why for whatever reason the landscaping was ultimately then taken over by her.
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So do you have anything else? It was as it it's currently under an extension that was done under the original contract that Miss Phelps did on behalf of the schools. Quite honestly, I am not sure why for whatever reason the landscaping was ultimately then taken over by her. You know, we got, you know, then Alan Schmidt at the time, you know, had an idea of what it is that he felt was needed regarding the landscaping services for all the buildings. You know, but again, she said that that is something that the city would take over. My understanding was that the time and I I'll try and see if I can find it in there was that it was coinciding when the city needed landscaping services as well. So whether or not that contract was part of a bigger procurement that she did on behalf of the city as a whole, but I do know, like I said, I found in here that there was reference from Laura Phelps, uh, issuing the request for proposals for the landscaping services, awarding it to Snows and Suns, and then a docuign process in which indeed then Superintendent Barge would sign it as a superintendent, I signed it as a business manager, she signed it as a procurement officer overseeing and issuing the contract.
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Sorry. Good evening, governing board. The fact that I have to drive over 25 miles from my home tonight to essentially get crayons out and explain to you why this situation is deeply inappropriately is honestly beyond me. I'm speaking tonight regarding a publicly known incident involving a special needs student and the district's handling of that situation. The district leadership that defended the handling of this matter by minimizing the contact and arguing the mandatory reporting obligations were not triggered. Under the closed touching of a student's vaginal area is not normal public display of affection in a school setting or anywhere. That is not harmless teenager behavior. That is not kids simply kissing in a hallway. And that should never be normalized inside a school environment. What concerns me more is how this child has been instructed to handle the situation afterwards. The student was told to email the other student and explain to them that they don't want to be touched that way.
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Well, two times we'd have to do it more than one year. Just keeping that in mind. So 217 times two. >> No, every year >> this is this is the impact for year 27 >> and then we'll see what >> what decisions are made a year from now for fiscal year 28. >> We'll have more data next year. Mr. Harmon does a wonderful job with this stuff. So he >> the first presentation will knock your socks off. [laughter] >> Have all the answers for us. Um, I really like that. Um, I was thinking that same um those same figures because I don't want to be the highest in that. Um, and I think it may motivate some more families to apply. I think a lot of people think that they won't qualify, so why bother? Um, so maybe if they if they just do it and they find out, then they find out.
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And then also Savannah. Um Savannah, we appreciate everything you've done on the board. You've been a tremendous asset. Really enjoyed you. And I was very glad you invited us to your open house. I thought you were just inviting Pam and I was a little hurt. So, >> I really was. >> I was. So, thank you for the invitation. Um, I'd also like to congratulate our students who were recognized tonight, state champions in English language arts at the middle school level. When I read uh the list of schools that we defeated, um, it was incredible. Uh, just so much good work happening. Ruthie McGary led and I was really proud of them. And I and our principles know that I have a little bit of a competitive streak and so when I get notices like that, I just usually send back I love winning. So um yeah, it was it was really cool to find that out.
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You know, we got, you know, then Alan Schmidt at the time, you know, had an idea of what it is that he felt was needed regarding the landscaping services for all the buildings, you know, but again, she said that that is something that the city would take over. My understanding was that the time and I I'll try and see if I can find it in there was that it was coinciding when the city needed landscaping services as well. So whether or not that contract was part of a bigger procurement that she did on behalf of the city as a whole, but I do know, like I said, I found in here that there was reference from Laura Phelps uh issuing the request for proposals for the landscaping services awarding it to Snows and Suns and then a docuign process in which indeed then Superintendent Barge would sign it as a superintendent, I signed it as a business manager, she signed it as a procurement officer overseeing and issuing the contract.
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So for the rest of this when we're going to do it again, who's who's going to do that? Will you be take care of that? >> If if I will not if I very easily could do it if that is the wish of the administration and the committee. I just wanted to I actually I wanted to speak a little bit about it because somebody here asking about it. I looked to see, you know, what had been spent and the city does spend a small amount. I think it was like5 or six thousand dollars that goes to that particular business. So maybe that was the reason why it was went that way. But um I would appreciate it if if you were doing that if that was the role of the group. Thank you. >> Member Goodwin and then member Den. >> So I think this question is for Andy.
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Inappropriate. That should never happen. In fact, if we were in a workplace environment, if a woman reported inappropriate touching, no professional HR department would tell her to go email the person that touched her and explain to them their boundaries. Why are we asking a child to do that? especially a special needs child, the respons the responsibility would immediately shift to authority to appropriately handle this situation. Why did that not happen? So why are we expecting for this child to do this to for herself? And not just any child, but a special needs child who may be more vulnerable to pressure, confusion, manipulation, and the desire to feel accepted. That vulnerability matters. Many special needs children desperately want inclusion, acceptance, mainstream peers. That makes it harder for them to recognize inappropriate behavior, harder to process social pressure, and harder to advocate for themselves in an uncomfortable situation.
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But at least, you know, you can't take a chance at it if you don't fill it out. So, um I really like that, Mr. Owens. And I um and I think for especially it's showing that we're investing our monies into our students as well because we've been investing it into our staff and we've always and we will continue to do so. But I think this shows that you know we we are very uh conscious of the economy to our families as well and we don't want them to have a hardship. So I'm good with that. You negotiate very well. Do I hear a motion? Uh motion to uh change breakfast for the school year to $1 and lunch to $4. >> Second. >> Lisa, I have a motion and a second. >> Shante Rothschild. >> I. >> Ben Owens. >> Hi. >> Lisa Garcia. >> Hi.
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And then also um national recognition within our fine arts program being a premier community. Again, just really proud of everything happening. looking forward to celebrating with the fine arts team tomorrow night at 7 for their uh showcase. So, I invite everybody to come see them, our award-winning programs. Certainly, I want to thank uh Kathy Stoner and the deputy team for an outstanding presentation. Um I always enjoy seeing what they're doing at Deputy. So many good things for kids and hands-on opportunities that are just really connected to the real world. Just good stuff going on. May 27, it's our senior's honor today. And then May 28th, we will be celebrating our staff um and our end of the year celebration. So for retirements and years of service. So uh look forward to that. And then also thank you to our board for another amazing school year.
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So for the rest of this when we're going to do it again, who's who's going to do that? Will you be take care of that? >> If if I would not if I very easily could do it if that is the wish of the administration and the committee. I just wanted to I actually I wanted to speak a little bit about it because when somebody here asking about it, I looked to see, you know, what had been spent and the city does spend a small amount. I think it was like5 or $6,000 that goes to that particular business. So maybe that was the reason why it was went that way. But um I would appreciate it if if you were doing that, if that was the role of the group. Thank you. member Goodwin and then member Den. >> So I think this question is for Andy.
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So there are things we purchase like yonder pouches that are over $10,000. So are we putting those things out to bid? And >> there are existing state contracts for things like that whether it's through MEC uh combis andor some of those things would be considered exempt from 30B. >> So when we put things out to bid the bids are supposed to be kept for seven years. Where are they kept? So that is the question. We've got people at city hall looking for things and I and I know about docuign but would you keep the bids in docuign? >> Uh again we didn't conduct those bids. Okay. >> So you know that that's a thing where and I'm not speaking of those gone before us. I don't know why. So I would like to think that somewhere in the city procurement office there is a file of existing contracts and existing bid documents.
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That is exactly why adults are supposed to step in and protect. >> Your time is up. >> Well, it's okay. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Jason Smithson. I'm the father of a seven-year-old child on the autism spectrum and a special education advocate who regularly travels to Washington DC speaking with members of Congress on disability rights and special education protections. Sexual assault allegations involving students, especially students with disabilities, must be handled seriously and lawfully. Superintendent Wyman, you stated, "FAPE and IDEA prevent the district from releasing information regarding the victim's disability. That is misleading. FAPE and IDEA do not prevent relevant information from being shared with law enforcement during a criminal investigation, especially when that information may affect how a vulnerable child is interviewed and protected. The district's responsibility was to protect the child, not to protect itself. The moment this alleged assault was reported, law enforcement should have been contacted immediately.
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Carolyn Lopez. >> Hi, >> Patty Grey. >> Hi. >> Thank you. Oh, thank you. All right. You're still up here. Okay. Um to consider and consider discuss and amend if desired and if deemed advisable to adopt a resolution ordering and calling a special budget override election to be held in and for the district declaring the deadline submitting the for and against. Mr. Harmon, it's override time. >> It's override time. Yeah. We have a a action item before you to um approve this resolution calling for a special budget um override election to continue our M or 10% M override.
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Appreciate what you each do as well. >> That's all I've got. >> Okay. Can I get a motion to adjourn the regular board meeting? >> Make a motion we adjoin the regular >> adjoin >> adjourn the regular board meeting. I want to go home. Want to go home? >> Can I get a second? Anyone but Mike? >> I second. I'll second. >> Can I uh Let's vote. I signify by saying I I >> Yeah.
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So there are things we purchase like yonder pouches that are over $10,000. So are we putting those things out to bid? And >> there are existing state contracts for things like that whether it's through MEC uh combis andor some of those things would be considered exempt from 30B. So when we put things out to bid, the bids are supposed to be kept for seven years. Where are they kept? So that is like the question. We've got people at city hall looking for things and I and I know about docuign, but would you keep the bids in docuign? >> Uh again, we didn't conduct those bids. Okay. >> So you know that that's a thing where and not speaking of those gone before us. I don't know why. So I would like to think that somewhere in the city procurement office there is a file of existing contracts and existing bid documents.
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>> So in our schools >> Yes. We do have a file cabinet with all our bids, contracts for the contract and operations and contracts and bidding that we do. >> The business office I'm getting as logistical as I can for people because there's questions and you're actually all the people in this room have dealt with our district longest besides me. But what I'm saying is when it comes to us know the We're supposed to be keeping these documents for seven years. The question is where are they? When somebody does a record request and we can't find the documents, it's it raises questions of transparency and everything else in our in our city. So, um there's a file cabinet and okay. There's a and also we also file >> we also have I mean there you know if you were to ask a >> picture of it >> no I know there's a you know for the active contracts it's in the business office but then we do have and I'm going to say the archives there's a bunch of filing cabinets where there would be potentially old contracts that we have quite honestly I'll say just no different than other schools we seem to keep them even longer than the seven years for the ones that we are required to do so >> but it has all the bids in >> it has absolutely all the bids and everything correct Thank you so much.
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