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So, it's not one course, it's a lot of different things. So, if you see that term, it encompasses a variety of things. So, what the the DOE has stated is that every student matters. And we know that, but every student is going to get a score, and based on that score, um it's going to be put together um to create your letter grade. So, our student scores are first um based on academic mastery. So, that's their ILEARN score, their math and language arts. Um and then they can get success indicators. So, you'll hear us talk a lot about success indicators, and that's what um you know, moves their score across the table, and we'll show you that. Um so, here is the final. So, every school K um it's their but they're grouped into grade levels. So, we have a K-3 um grade, a 4-8 grade, and then a a 9-10 and 11-12.
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I then pulled your grades, and not only do you make straight A's, a lot of them are A+es. It's pretty dang impressive. He's killing it in the classroom, just like he's killing it with. So, I think that's pretty cool. And the reason I really found Anyone who knows me sees that I wear a pretty strong tie down, but I think Finley's sock game has me beat every day. So, do we have cool right now? >> Yeah. >> Oh, we got it today. Sorry, I had to bring this out. >> Oh, is that Monopoly? Monopoly. See, definitely the sign of a winner. I like it. I like it. >> But all of those reasons I think make Finley an excellent choice for student of the month. So Finley, congratulations. I'm very proud of you. >> Mr. Beckman, Mr. Mrs. I expect you to be just as animated.
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I saw somebody that uh was standing where you are today representing uh a middle school team. So anyway, congratulations guys. >> Thank you. If you guys join together and we'll picture coach join for a picture Okay, if we could bring in the 2025 2026 academic Super Bowl team uh for TAP Middle School and we'll give parents a chance to come in and out, exchange seats. Come on in and line up all the way across in front of us. Thank we get started. Thank you guys for coming this evening. How you doing? All right. So, this is a Taff Middle School, a 202526 academic Super Bowl team for being named uh state runner up in the science category in class one. First place in Lake County in the English category in class one at the Indiana Junior Academic Super Bowl competition. So, I'm gonna um read accommodation.
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They're great representatives of our schools, and we're extremely proud of them. So, congrats to all of the inductees this year to the National Honor Society at every high school. President Duckworth, that's it for good news. >> Thank you, sir. Uh thanks again to Liberty Federal, and congratulations to B.J. That's quite a feat to have four different governors uh point him to that very important position. So, that's a great thing for the state, and a great thing for our community. Next, we have public comment. Mr. Shoulders? >> President Duckworth, I don't think I'm going to go far out on a limb here to say we'll continue with good news in our few minutes with Larry. >> Uh I'm all wet, Mr. Shoulders. More ways than one. The uh I'm a member of the Healthy Park PTA, and I want to go back to teacher appreciation week, May the 4th.
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[applause] >> Okay. Uh, next up, public comments. Do we have anybody that would like to speak to the board? Come on. I'm a parent, also a teacher. And I just want to if teacher and parent comments will be considered before. >> I won't share my opinion on that. I'm just wondering if that is happening. >> You elaborate more. >> Yeah, I mean they're being looked at to purchase to replace or update our projectors any of which the lamps are going out. projector. >> It's not really meant to be a question and answer session. >> I just leave it at that. Just wanted to come here and make it that I would like this to be carefully. >> Sure. Absolutely. >> Thank you. >> Anybody else? All right.
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She's moving in from the Indianapolis area. Corey, you want to say anything else? Yeah, she's currently a third grade teacher in uh it's uh Decatur Township which is just southwest of Motor Speedway and like that. Uh she's moving She's just relocating into the area. And so as soon as Michelle and I saw her, like, "Uh you teach third grade and you want to teach third grade? And you keep going. And oh, you're really good at it." Sold. Like, you don't like don't leave the parking lot. Like, like let's figure this out. So, very pleasant during the interview process, very positive, very knowledgeable about third grade as well as, you know, other other things that are just like automatic yes. So, very very strong candidate. So, we're really excited for her to potentially start. Awesome. Thank you for that. And yes, I I'll see you on there the extra curricular time.
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and placing second in the state of Indiana in teamwork. Congratulations to Grant Keys, Brian Jenkins, Leo Lozano, and Ariana Johnson. Good evening. Also placing second, we have Sebastian Kendall from Scout Test, Harrison Miller, and Nicholas Gudro. Oh, and our coach, amazing coach, Mr. Dave Schaefer. We are in the same And now to bring you some secondary award winners, Dr. Thorp, our chief of secondary education. >> Good evening, President Norman, Dr. Smith, and members of the board. Tonight, we are celebrating Lawrence Township excellence in robotics, esports, and career and technical education. First up, we will have Mr. Cory Mcerrell, principal of Fall Creek Valley Middle School, honor our robotics and esports state champions. And then followed by that, we'll have Mr. Shante Smith, director of the Mackenzie Career for Innovation and Technology, honor our states runners up in robotics and our outstanding CTE student. Good evening, Dr.
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Anyone wants to go first? Where does silicone fit in this? Sorry, where does silicone fit in? Is it plastic or is it something else? Uh, silicone is it's a, uh, polymer, it's a lasting polymer. Uh, I'm I'm not a toxicologist, so I don't know toxicity of silicone. >> I think what I've learned is that it is Silicone is a natural, uh, um, molecule, but they add a lot of the same chemicals to it. It's probably a lesser of two evils if, uh, in your kitchen if you needed something and those were the two you were choosing, but, um, I think, you know, the wood, glass, uh, metal is better, but Yeah. Yeah, I agree. It's a I proceed with caution kind of thing that, you know, don't assume that it's natural, um, because there are I think additives. I'm thinking travel and, you know, okay, so I don't maybe I don't have a plastic baggie.
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We're going to revisit those facts, and we also um um we also sequenced the topics that we were going to discuss. So, we'll talk about that sequence again tonight before we start. So, if uh um So, Mr. Anglin, you're going to answer for these questions yourself? Uh uh yes. Are we talking about the stipulated facts or Okay. Would you like to introduce yourself? >> Sure. Uh for the record, my name is Jeffrey Anglin. I'm a managing principal um for Strategic Land Ventures and the applicant in this case, SLV Ashland. Okay, thank you. We uh and the reason for this is that we are trying to discuss the substance of this application, and instead of circling around um in in rediscussing uh who has jurisdiction and why, uh we agreed that we would discuss the stipulated facts first. Uh hasn't exactly worked out the way that I had hoped, but uh we will revisit this um begin.
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[applause] >> [applause] [applause] >> I have the privilege to introduce someone else too. It is my privilege to introduce our next recipient of the Massachusetts Association of School Superintendent Superintendent Certificate of Excellence, Sophia Riddleowski. Sophia is a senior who embodies a rare balance of academic rigor, community leadership, and character. Sophia's transcripts alone is a testament to her dedication. She has maintained an exceptional 4.19 GPA unweighted while completing some of the most challenging courses we offer at Darmouth High School, including AP Capstone Diploma and numerous AP Scholar Awards. However, what truly distinguish her is the leadership she's provided in Dartmouth High School over the last four years. As our class treasurer for her entire high school career, she has consistently uh consistently within her class. She's also responsible for some really important changes at the Dartmouth High School finest, including impressing impressing our technology director with her ability to manage the Google Sheets.
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The rec department and senior citizens and maybe they want a technical title but you know what I mean that the council on aging or something. Everybody needs more. I think we need to do our part, right? We'll also get down and obviously start combing through. We've been combing through different accounts, right? Making sure that we can fine tune what's going on in there but in general terms what we presenting to you here would be if we used those some of those revolving accounts and or savings we would not ask the city for any additional funds. That's wonderful. I know it is a tough budget year for the city so >> Additional above and beyond what we paid on. Um for those of you who since it's off cam, Mel just went and shook hands with Roland for what he's managed to do. So, this is this is not just, you know, we all pray.
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And prior to that, for a year she was a school psychologist in Manchester at um the elementary schools there at um Bowers, Buckley, and Highland uh K-5 schools. Um so, she brings Highland experience which is half about, uh, here. But, um um, I wanted to, uh, really highlight why, uh, she rose to the top for us as a candidate. Uh, first of all, she has extensive elementary school special education experience. And one of the questions we asked her was about, well, you've been a school psychologist, uh, you know, what what what do you say to people who, usually teachers would say, "Well, you've never been a a classroom teacher, you don't know." Or a special ed teacher. Um, she gave a a great response to that in the sense that, you know, she's had to manage, uh, a real diversity of special education students' needs, classrooms, uh, and family needs, different backgrounds, uh, that have, you know, positioned her to, uh, have a a really strong knowledge of the breadth of needs that that kids experience.
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Other students have um just kind of taken the challenge on their own. I think Suchita uh um she placed fourth um in the accounting exam at the state level. Uh she just studied accounting on her own and um and competed. Um but it's a great opportunity for kids to learn, for students to learn about um making those connections, careers that they might be interested in, as well as um college um and opportunities there. Um do you have um >> [clears throat] >> any partnerships with colleges where any of our students can take college courses in the We do. Okay. We do. That's coming up. That's coming up. Just wait. I'll I'll get you ready for that. >> Yeah, we do. We can't wait to tell you about that. Um mock trial is is run through our department. This is another great opportunity if students are interested in pursuing a legal career or learning more about our judicial system.
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Your academic academic accomplishments this year reflect a remarkable commitment to learning, service, and advancing the well-being of your community. Through your perseverance and vision, you already are making a positive impact on our country, setting a powerful example for others, and inspiring those around you to reach your fullest potential. Always remember that success of our nation relies upon your leadership, commitment, and character. Never forget to put in the work. Hard work always wins. And always look for ways to challenge yourself and help others in your school and community. Please know that as your president, I will never stop fighting to ensure that students like you continue to have the opportunity to achieve their dreams and contribute to the story of our great nation. Congratulations on this tremendous accomplishment. Keep studying hard and keep up the great work. >> [applause] >> The first is the Presidential Award for Educational Excellence.
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And whereas Mr. Kovach was honored by the mayor and council of the city of Garfield on April 16, 2026, in recognition in recognition of his distinguished and long-standing service as a volunteer firefighter. Whereas Mr. Kovach has also faithfully fulfilled services of the Garfield public school district for 25 years as a dedicated and valued employee contributing to the success and daily operations of the district with professionalism, loyalty, and integrity. Whereas his dual service to both the city of Garfield and Garfield public school amplifies the highest standards of public service, civic responsibility, and community pride. Whereas the Garfield Board of Education recognizes the importance of honoring individuals whose lifelong dedication positive impacts students, families, and bordering communities. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Garfield Board of Education hereby commends and honors Mr. Edward Kovach for his remarkable 50 years of volunteering service to the Garfield Fire Department and 25 years of dedicated service to the Garfield School District.
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Did that help at all? >> Yeah, I think so. So my thought was that what we would do today is just um kind of look at the former presentation that we've done in the past. I I did not update anything. I was like, let's figure out first if this is what what everyone is okay with and then there's some conversation we should have in terms of like what we're recommending. Um my thought was if we can do for like the next hour we kind of just map out what this presentation would look like, we could then do like another half hour and try to get to some of these um policies that we weren't able to finish up with. Uh, so if that works for anyone, does anyone have a suggestion though um of how they would like to do this instead? Okay. >> I actually really appreciate the suggestion of looking at last year's and then looking at the format.
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>> [applause] >> Thank you. And oh, we're going to do um public comments. Is I don't have any blue cards, but I understand there is someone who'd like to speak in the audience. Come on. >> [laughter] >> If you could please just state your name and um your address to be put on the record. My name is Jana Haas. I'm at 1163 Dempster Avenue in Des Plaines. I am here to introduce myself. I am the coordinator of the community backpack project. If you're not familiar with this outreach of the Self-Help Closet, we provide six meals each weekend for students in District 62 as well as Maine West who are in need of extra food and support. We have averaged Well, let me start with by saying we this we just finished we're just finishing our 15th year of this outreach if you can believe it.
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Fourth place was Neda. She's a junior. very proud of that as well. And then um Jayda, fifth place as well. And my guy Bill Jaeger back there, sixth place. >> [applause] >> Uh my name is Mike Gentile and I just want to say like my first priority used to always just be track and sports and I actually missed the competition my sophomore year cuz I want I would have rather go to my track meet. But then last year I went I went to the competition for SkillsUSA. It was awesome. I loved it. We did all sorts of fun things like bowling, we did go-karting. There's so much like team bonding things we did and it was just overall a great experience. And that's the reason I came back this year. It was awesome. Had another good year. Wonderful. >> [applause] >> Michael was also uh second place in the Illinois Drafting Educators Association.
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With what the alumni has done during my high school years, I felt the need to give back to the community by joining. As an alumni, I help with feeding the community members at FFA banquets, donating my time and equipment for the FFA alumni farm plot, volunteering at Ag Literacy Night, along with many other activities. Thank you to Thank you for the Sorry. Thank you to the board for letting me share my story and making the community aware of what the FFA alumni does for the students. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> [applause] >> Next up is Jimmy. >> Thanks. Hi, my name is Jimmy Dickoff. I was an FFA member at Central, class of 2013, and I'm now a member of the Central alumni. I grew up involved in 4-H, so FFA sounded like a club that I would enjoy in high school. I wasn't involved in Ag, and I'm still not, but I saw the value of the leadership aspects of the FFA.
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