Are we introducing ourselves? >> Yes, we are. >> Hi, my name is Evan Johnson. I'm the assistant principal at Larry C. Kennedy School. >> Um, and then also I know that our behavior interventionist, Alexis Goa, is going to be late, but she is joining us as well. Um, and then there is also um I forgot Justin's last name, Mr. Man, but um >> Campbell. He's also on the committee and I'm not quite sure if he's be able to make it today, but those are that's kind of the committee um so far. So today what I was thinking at least we start with we do have if you look here on the agenda reviewing these new policies and we might get to them um but we do have to present to the governing board each year kind of like what our progress is. And then so for Heather as you're looking at this um you can see that these completed work this is all the work that we have like gone through this year.
Let's see how we do. >> [laughter] >> So, see you back here in a little bit. Thank you, everyone. >> Mhm. >> 7:53 we're back. I'm so sorry we totally blew the 7:35-ish start up time. So, thank you all for hanging in there while we all celebrated those wonderful Minnesota students each of them. Um before we get moving again, I would like to invite Kathy Hogan to come on up and introduce us to a new team member. Good evening, Mrs. Manson members of the Board of Education. On the personnel report this evening, we are asking for the approval of Shannon Okonek as the very first assistant principal of Central Elementary School. Mrs. Okonek was encouraged by her older sister, who was a teacher, to follow her heart into education. And we are very glad that she took that advice. Shannon has been a school psychologist for 22 years with almost 15 years right here in District 62.
So of all the advisors in Illinois, he got it this year. He has spent how many years as an advisor? Uh 26. 26 years as an advisor either as a head advisor or an assistant advisor. And there's really no one who's more dedicated to working with students specifically one-on-one and helping them become really good writers, copy editors, headline writers. And so they honored him at the journalism state competition. So yes, congratulations. >> [applause] [applause] [laughter] >> I was going to stall. I also would like to talk about the competitive journalism team. So overall, we placed placed ninth in state. We had several people individually medal. We had our newspaper design student Yoli placed first in state. SO YOLI. >> [applause] >> YOU WANT TO SAY A FEW WORDS? SAY WHATEVER YOU LIKE. WAS [laughter] STATE CHAMPION. OKAY, I GUESS I JUST WANTED TO THANK everyone everyone who helped me get this far because she always pushed me to try different things and always improve on my craft.
However, as appropriate and necessary, we'll use the district's regular communication channels to share any information that may address questions or concerns raised here tonight. So, for our first I apologize. I can't read the last name. Scott? >> I believe it's first name. >> [snorts] >> Is Scott here? >> Yeah. Okay. >> Who's this? >> Let me know whenever you are. >> Um my name is Scott Mann. I want to talk a little bit about my time with FFA and the FFA alumni. Um last time I spoke in front of this school board would have been about 15, 18 years ago. Um and it went a lot like uh uh uh I'm losing it here cuz speaking wasn't my thing. Um but FFA got me outside of my comfort zone. There was public speaking competitions and that allowed me to grow as an individual and be allowed be able to speak in front of you like I can today.
Whereas, the Avon High School calculus team has demonstrated excellent work ethic, determination, and commitment. Whereas the Avon High School Calculus team has earned the respect of the entire school community for their high standards and expectations. Whereas the highest level of distinction given by the Avon Community School Corporation is accommodation from the Board of School Trustees. Therefore, let it be resolved the Avon High School Calculus team through the work of their students, coaches, and parents is hereby commended for their success and achievements. Board members, I will entertain a motion. I move that the Board of School Trustees approve the commendation for the Avon High School Calculus students, national champions in the Continental Mathematics League as presented. Second. Motion by Kim, second by Josh. All those in favor? That motion carries 3-0. Congratulations. >> [applause] [applause] >> He's going to take your picture with the board. Board members, any comments for our Calculus champions?
Thank you Dr. Parsons. Well, thank you for having us here this evening. I'm very excited and very proud to just talk very shortly here before I turn it over to Ms. Gentry. About a year ago, we decided to do a little bit of an overhaul of our academic teams, and Ms. Gentry stepped up as our English coach. And in our first year in her overseeing this program, we're delighted to say that we are the state champions in English in the Academic Super Bowl. These girls did a phenomenal job, and Ms. Gentry is going to introduce and share a few things. I'm probably going to be a little more wordy than our math coach, so bear with me. English versus math. Good evening, Dr. Phillips, members of the school board, English Academic State Champs, and families. Thank you for honoring our academic team this year with this official reception.
Uh, before that, uh, teacher, assistant coach. So kind of my experience has brought me all the way way to here. Um, you know, we're looking to hopefully move uh, this summer. Hopefully the market is kind. But yeah, we are we are extremely excited. We did a little tour. I took drove them around the schools and around Fowler a little bit before we we we got here, but we're extremely extremely excited and and I can't can't wait to get started. >> Well, we're glad to have you. >> Thank you. >> Yeah, we like the green and gold. We think you will find it better in Benton. And at this point you and your family are welcome to go and and have dinner. No judgement on that and for our people who are going to present, we're going to give you the same opportunity when it's your chance.
Any discussion? All those in favor of approving the agenda as modified, signify by saying aye. Aye. Opposed, same sign. Abstentions? Motion carried. Thank you. Uh now, consent agenda items, starting with the separations, um Spruce Elementary special education paraprofessional and before school supervisory trainees and assistants, through the transfer of Dan Gearin, principal. Is there a motion to accept the consent agenda? I move to approve the consent agenda. I'll second.
The past 23 years, I've watched this man put his blood, sweat, and tears into schools and into the hearts of children. He would do anything for kids in their best interests. He was willing to leave two buildings if that was what was best for the kids, but that was never offered. So, we're leaving Central Noble for a new family, and I'm only sorry that you couldn't see and appreciate him for what he is and who he is while you had a chance. Thank you. Special presentation, senior Central Noble Junior Senior High Student Services. Yes. It's all of us. Uh, so today tonight we're going to review the new Indiana new accountability model and what it means um for our students, our staff, and the school. Um, the model includes new metrics and expectations, but the core message that you'll probably see throughout tonight is that every student matters and that growth is now um measured all along the way.
Is there any discussion? All in favor say I. I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion passes 6. Uh, next we need to adopt the agenda as our own. >> A motion. >> We adopt the agenda. >> Second. >> Been moved by Gina, seconded by Travis to adopt the agenda. All those in favor say I. I. >> Opposed. Motion passes 6. recognitions. >> Mr. Le, Mr. Beckman, what's up? >> Hi there. So, before I go ahead and announce the junior high student of the month, one thing I thought I I did want to say beforehand, Mr. Lake and I really started to think last month that we were going to pick this time. And sadly, you see so much, I guess, at times, negativity. But one thing that really caught our eyes, we really started trying to do the math, and I don't think enough people realize how many great students and how many great kiddos we actually have here at Clinton Central.
Are there any questions or comments? There being no questions or comments, we'll move uh to a vote. All in favor signify by saying I. I. Nays. Vote carries. 4 Z. If we could bring in the Jerry Ross 2025 2026 math bowl team, please. Mr. Warney is going to present tonight. Coach, you'd like to read your comments. a lot of games. So, congratulations to the Jerry Ross 202526 math bowl team for winning state runner up in the orange class region elementary math bowl competition. Read your accommodation. Resolution of accommodation. Crown Point Board of School Trustees is honored to commend the 202526 Jerry Ross Elementary Math Bowl team for notorious achievement. We hereby resolve that the board of school trustees for the Crown Point Community School Corporation wishes to express sincere congratulations to the 2526, excuse me, 2025 2026 Jerry Ross Elementary Math Bowl team for winning state runner up in the orange class at the regional elementary math bowl competition.
So, uh we'll be promoting that. People can go to our website and click a link that will take them to where they can purchase tickets, but really looking forward to seeing that um show to showcase all of the talent of our students in June. And again, that'll be at Shanklin Theatre. Um, EVSC Signing Day took place recently. This is always such a great event. You're going to hear more about this in just a bit during district spotlight from BJ Watts, but, um, always a great time to see these students, um, to go on to be successful with the paths they have chosen and it really does highlight all of the great business local partnerships that we have that really invest in our students. So, more to come on this, but this is really a highlight every spring when we get to hold Signing Day. Uh, speaking of BJ Watts, uh, he has received information from Governor Braun that he has been reappointed to the Indiana State Board of Education.
I'm lucky enough to have somebody like in my class. There are so many things I'm still learning about him. For example, he went to the state fair [laughter] and he participated on that. But one thing I met him on several different projects and during each one has done his best to share his ideas but also to make sure others are heard. His team there to show others how to learn. He's motivated and resilient. Also a great miss [applause] [clears throat] All right, for GMS we have Kinsley Albbright. Um, her teacher said she keeps uh dialogue going in class and is always helpful in contributing to the great learning environment. Very studious and hardworking student, very polite, respectful. we can always put her in a group project and know that she's going to do her very best and help her team along the way. She's thoughtful, dependable student who leads by example.
I can Any discussion? Yeah, so this um this is the time of the year where All right, you want to go? You want to go first? Go ahead. You know, I just wanted to exclude I just wanted to exclude myself from seeing some fashion or another. So, that I'm not voting for myself. Yes, and I'll I'll I'll I'll explain that here as as we go through. Uh this is the time of year that um uh there's a lot of moving parts, a lot of hiring people in, uh things like that. Um to kick this off here, we have a couple transfers. First of all, Miss Noble, she's currently our counselor at the middle school. She came to us last year. She moved moved into town um from where it was Virginia or no DC area DC area um and done a great job at the middle school.
And we're going to begin with our district science fair. Tonight, three different principles will come up to introduce their students. Mr. Pennington will be introducing the student who uh received third place. Mrs. Sheets from Oaklandon will introduce the student who received second place. And the proud principal of Harrison Hill, Mrs. Stewart will introduce our first place winners. >> Thank you. >> Good evening. Thank you, Dr. Smith, Madame President, members of the board. It is with great pleasure I announce the third place finisher in the MSDLT science fair, Malia Senitson. Good evening. I have the pleasure and the honor to announce the second place science fair winner, Eli Murphy. >> Good evening. I am so excited to announce our first place winners, Samuel Dubon Lopez and Jonathan Totles. All right. Well done. Our next award is a new award for us. We have four students who have qualified for the national math star award.
I'm >> [clears throat] >> Bridget Lee. I'm an emergency physician. I've gotten more involved in sustainability in medicine and got connected with Beyond Plastics. So, I'm on the speakers bureau of that and I'm on the speakers bureau of a now pretty large organization called Physicians Network Physicians and Scientists Network Addressing Plastics and Health and through that I give a lot of lectures on reduction of plastics in health care as we're one of the biggest users of single-use plastic and um next time you get an IV, ask for one without phthalates in it because a lot of IV bags have phthalates in them. Um so, and I followed Kathy's lead and I'm trying to build something in my community to uh replicate the same uh initiatives that she's doing there. All right. Kevin Cam, uh Ashland's resident nerd on energy and all things plastic and other things.
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I'm going to ask Dr. Saber Maguire to present um that certificate. >> Thank you, Chair Beckworth. First, I start by just welcoming everyone here this evening. And what a wonderful night for you to be here when we are recognizing some of our students that have been here with us in Dartmouth for their entire academic career. So, this evening, um Mr. Shay is going to talk about our two students in a moment, but we have Sophia Rakowski and we have Briana Wait who will be receiving the MASS or the Mass Association of School Superintendent Award. And this award is given in recognition of high achieving high school seniors who de demonstrate outstanding academic performance alongside uh exemplary leadership, character, and community service. So we are really interested in what you have to say about our two award recipients, Mr. Sheay, and introducing them to all these folks.
I'm not saying a lot, but it is done out there. You've seen probably some municipalities do that as well, too. Sometimes they're called a rainy day account, sometimes they're called E&D, excess and deficiency, probably some different names that E&D would know as well. And some of those we do not. So, that's why you'll see money accrue in some of these revolving or different types of accounts that we have here. So, we we've heard that. Right? We have and these are rough numbers that I've brought to you, but the two numbers that are not rough, the school committee budget is true numbers. They're to the dollar. They're at 25,465,283. Right? The level service is and I'm I'm rounding for the sake of the conversations here, but it was about 1.7 over. So, we're not mincing to the dollar here, so we can just talk about that.
Yeah, I'm not sure but it is a consideration because of the Avon Mountain, you know, we have to be prepared for a lot of different conditions, so. I've I've spent some time up in uh uh Can- Canaan and Norfolk. The elevation is I think it's I think it's up to there. Oh no, this is past there. You get right up into there. It's like I think it's about 2,000 ft where I've gone. There's some great hiking up there. Oh yeah, yeah. Do you know of Mountain by chance? Do you know Great Mountain by chance? Fair >> Yeah, um further up in the watershed, but I wouldn't be surprised if you get significantly more snow days than we do. Yeah. So, we'll give her a shout here cuz I just emailed her the link again and she She accepted it, but I don't see her. Only has me in the meeting.