Tonight we have two individuals. If I could have Colette Lambert, please. >> Good evening and thank you for your patience. I know that was >> No, that's okay. I've got to cut out too because I work at the library. took a little bit off.
I'm just wanting to make sure I'm seeing this right. The other is how much money we're going to have, right, in the long run based on Senate Bill 1, property tax dollars, circuit breaker, and I'm sure all that. And then we're going to be kind of I don't know when we're going to get to when we get to the safety and security uh don't we kind of really need to know all three of those instead of just need you're doing one because we got it first. Would it make sense to wait till we get all three of those to make really an informed decision? >> Yeah, that's exactly right. I you know, what we're talking about really with all three is having this long-range plan, having the information that we need so that we we know capital projects, infrastructure, what are we looking at um in the short and and long term and being able to predict that out.
So, we're going to prioritize that and chip away at the list best we can. There may be a need to continue that work uh during fall break when they're ready break for some other spaces that you know that they don't get to. We're going to to tackle as much as possible as time allows. So it would be my recommendation the board approve the orderation. I need a motion. I have a second. Any discussions? None. All those in favor? >> Carries. >> Next up, additional appropriations. >> Yeah. So, this one's a uh a little bit kind of unique um this year because we are seeking an additional appropriation uh for the rainy day fund of a million dollars. Uh but in reality u we're not going to be eating into our rainy day fund uh cash balance. Um we are we reached the settlement with uh the roofing manufacturer Suprema and also our insurance carrier for the Deer Meadow Roof.
Same as those dishwasher little things that are in little plastic pods that you would use. Dishwasher pods. Yeah. So, the So, the laundry sheets aren't good? From this laundry. It's Nope. If it's more convenient, you have to ask yourself that why. Well, what do we do our laundry with then? Well, you can always use, you know, old-fashioned solid you know, liquid. I used to come in solid >> Yeah. and still buy it if you look hard. If you make it to these refill stores, they have all that stuff and it's all in bulk. Just because the laundry topic's come up a few times. So so right at the back there that this thing these are free samples that are being handed out completely small tablet size thing comes in in in cup in basically a paper bag. Where did you get that? So we've got a lot of information right at the back.
Um the underground stormwater basin at the rear of the site is going to be designed such that it will be watertight and no contaminants will migrate into the system. Uh there's a detail that this will be incorporated into the plan set and make it very clear in the plans that this is the case. Um this will be incorporated into the project to ensure proper installation and coordination with the LSP during construction. Um and then the detail the the detail for this is on sheet C905 of the plan set. When we submit our revised set, this will be updated to include this. Um comment number three was related to Yes. >> Before you move on, am I missing something? Is there like the red line I assume is your waterproof barrier. I believe so. Why does it not cover the other the right-hand end of that graphic.
Uh if you have any questions about the team in specific or the trip Mr. as I said Mr. Christopher Fully, our athletic director, is here this evening. >> One. >> Go ahead. >> Mr. Christopher, quick question. [snorts] >> Are they going to have an opportunity to do any quote unquote uh sightseeing like over to the Naval Academy and things of that nature? Yes. So, >> which would be nice. >> The Naval Academy is right down the street from the yacht club that they'll be competing at. Um, so throughout the last week, 7 to 10 days, it's been a um been a little bit of a challenge of making sure that we put the group together because it is graduation weekend and there are some there are some seniors that we have that um could have been part of this uh trip but have decided to attend graduation.
If you've got a program that a surrounding district wants to send a student to, if you have space for them, and yes, we do that, you know, and then the same with the transportation. We've always looked at our little county. That to me is a double-edged sword. How do we have the drivers and the vehicles, you know, but you know, doing what it is that Rome has proposed here. It does leave us a balance as was discussed regarding the potential you know, maintenance or repair vehicle schedule, whether or not we choose to use Is there enough to purchase? We could, but you know, like like recently mentioned in his report, you know, leasing could be a very viable option to consider. We did that with the first fleet of vans. When Mr. Member Cowan and Mr. Woodring at the time decided to build this room, you know, so there are those options, but those aren't revenue generating.
You know, you're always going to have disagreements like you mentioned before. So, if there's tension among staff members or on teams, how do you approach it? Sure. Um it in in a number of ways. I I think the first is by setting the tone, right? You know, remaining professional, maintaining, you know, decorum, staying calm, you know, not not letting my my voice rise even if inside I might be feeling um feelings, um but I think setting the tone for a meeting comes um from verbal and nonverbal communication. Um I think it also comes from that reflective listening. Really, you know, saying to someone, "I'm I hear you saying X, Y, or Z are concerns for me. Can you give me any more information about that?" Um because whether we realize it or not, so often it does appear that there are two sides to a table, um right?
They're learning that concept. Um they are learning about how to um how to shop for a car, what um what kind of car loan should you get if you have to take on a car loan. Does it really matter if the car loan is 3 years versus 7 or 8 years? Can you believe car So, they're learning. They're doing the math behind it. They're seeing how much they're going to pay in interest. Uh let me see. Right now, um today we were they were researching mutual funds, and they were learning about what should you look for your employer when you invest in a 401k plan. They're going to hand you a list of maybe 30 different mutual funds. Pick the one that's best for you. And people have no idea. They're looking at all of these names. So, they research the mutual fund. They saw they're reading the product summary.
Um, additional lawn care and those type of duties are are happening now and of course our work orders. So so that's that's where we are today with that. Um, lastly, again, we've had some HVAC issues um, that have come up. Um, the heat obviously and changing temperatures has impacted our our buildings, our trailer classrooms. Um, so we're going to continue to work through those, get those diagnosed and and and work to repair them. Um, so again, I want to thank Dr. Tomko. I want to thank our central office team. Uh, I want to thank the Board of Education for for their support um, in making challenging decisions and and having open and honest dialogue. Um, and I look forward to continuing on on all of the things that need to be done before September. Thank you, Mr. Lebou. Before we go I ask are there any committee reports?
Your amphitheater intelligence is built on how you learned to keep going when things became difficult. Remember, class of 2026, you leave here with more than data and knowledge. You leave here with judgment, resilience, creativity, and humanity. And there is nothing artificial about that. On behalf of the Amphitheater governing board, congratulations class of 2026. We are proud of you and excited for your future. You are the pride of Afi. [applause] Thank you, Miss Coxolder. I would now like to invite our superintendent, Mr. Todd Jagger, to address the class of 2026. Thank you, Principal Boule.
Um, and I guess my question, and this is just kind of a broad-based thing, is should that be part of this conversation as well, too, or is that out of the scope of this? Um, I'm I'm just I I just keep thinking that like that there I mean, we've had a strong performance groups. Um, I know uh we've been sued before for bilingual education. Um and um I do know that there are members of our community that are not supportive of anything um that is uh uh supportive of that. So just want to throw that out there. >> I well one I think this is just a recommendation so we kind of are leaving it to the board to decide. Um, and then maybe that's a good reflection for everybody like uh assuming we all continue on the committee and knowing that there might be more like public scrutiny to the work that we're doing.
We do two reports a year, it's mid-year and end-of-year, and this is the end of the second year, which means next year's implementation year. And it's been >> [clears throat] >> quite a lot for our staff and our teams, but we are we are starting some new challenges next year, which is probably the biggest change we've seen in this district in some time, the full-day kindergarten across with new structured literacy. Just a lot of work, and it's thanks to the staff and uh the families supporting us to do this. So, with Mr. Berlozi in the wings over there, I'm going to turn this over to Mark, and come on over, sir. >> [laughter] >> Now it's official. Thank you, Dr. Ramani. You don't want to cramp your style, so thanks so much. Uh as Dr. Ramani mentioned, I'm I'm Mark Pertelosi, I'm your assistant superintendent of business services.
Okay. So, what does the data show? What is [clears throat] what are the correlations between zero to one contacts and what what do you draw from those studies other than we just need to have more potential relationships built for those students? Uh again, I think that the biggest correlation is probably grade level. Um and that but but it also changes over time. And so, we're comforted in that fact. I think what that also tells us though is that we also need to be more intentional at the ninth grade level to make sure that we're connecting kids to various clubs, activities, different things that they can do. It is really interesting when I interview seniors at the end of their senior year, they always say I wish I would have gotten involved sooner and I continue to repeat this to ninth graders and their families. And so we have to again I think it's maybe we've talked about a couple of different things that we're going to try in the upcoming school year or the next school year that might help with that a little bit to get our ninth graders more involved sooner which I think could help impact that correlation a little bit.
But what about the students that are on the lower end? Like how is that being measured or what rubrics are we using for that? >> And I think we need to really continue to look at if they're getting a one, what what MTSS services can we can we employ in that, you know, where are they and what are we going to look at in that piece. Um I do think we have some work to do for that that piece. Um and I also agree that I think measuring against a standard gives that student the thought of where they're at and not just worrying about what their friends got or what they've got or and that. So, I think it'll alleviate some stress with that. >> Do you guys really think like so when the standard-based grading, like do they see that they got a two or a three on whatever the assignment or the test is.
And I am open to any questions you may have. Ms. Mills, board members, any questions? I just have a question about the summer feeding program. It's obviously been incredibly impactful. Do you know if there's any plans either this year or next year to expand into additional sites? From the sites that we're currently serving? That it it kind of depends. I mean, we always look to expand if possible, but actually in some of the laws that just went into effect also, there is a limit there now there's a proximity regulation which we've not had before. So, they for example, they wouldn't allow us to have a site within a half a mile of another site. So, that that could be you know, a deterrent. But yes, we're always open to expanding. >> [clears throat] >> Regarding the summer program as well, do you can you talk a little bit about how that's staffed?
So, now I do have a question. If if they use this next year or is the plan to have BC use this next year? >> Yep, yep, yep. >> Who's capable of doing it? a >> it's I'm a junior. >> Okay, good deal. Okay. >> Next year I will be training people. >> Okay. >> So, we uh Cameron also made a user's manual that's pretty nice and Riley's been able to successfully instruct Alex Schwartz. >> I've instructed two people so far and so we got a good start going. >> This is incredible. >> That's a great point though cuz a lot of these things have kind of fallen along white lines, right? Well, we built it we're good now you got to like figure out how to make this thing continue on. So, I was very clear at the onset of this project that there needed to be a a very well-written training manual, an owner's manual, maintenance schedules, all those kind of things and they they put all of that together and it's in place.
Our our big goal is to try to draw some outside uh people from outside Central Noble walls. We haven't seen that yet, but it's also really hard to get the word out without, you know, knocking on doorsteps in other districts. We don't quite want to do that, but at the same time, spread the word that we have openings in that program, and I think it's going to be great. Uh also, just trying to hold down the fort for the next 6 days. How many days? Uh who's counting? Field day is next Wednesday. That'll be kind of the highlight of it all, and uh as we wind down the year, it's Thanks. And I I do actually rather really love that we're doing this, but glad you were here. I'm glad I got the chance to work with you. You really Thank you. Um at the elementary, they're they're in grade new to the field day.
But anyway, >> before you begin, give me I just want to remind you, you got three minutes to speak. At the 30 second mark, Miss Basin will just say 30 seconds so you know you can wrap it up. Okay, >> perfect. >> All right. Thank you. If you please state your name and your address. >> Yep. Uh Colette Herald Lambert, 431 East Greenwood Avenue in Crown Point. >> Um so I'd like to start by saying that my husband's a high school teacher, my brother's an assistant principal, my sister-in-law is an elementary school teacher, and I taught middle school for 11 years before I now work at the library. So, I'm well verssed in Senate Bill One and the havoc it has wre in Indiana. Um, I email and call Olaf and Eer very often, for more than they would like. Um, so I truly do sympathize with the position that you guys were put in, which is beyond your control.
And with the safety study, we know there's going to be some capital projects that come about based on that. And then the bottom line is you have to know how much money you have coming in so that you can you know, create a responsible plan that we can afford. And so having all three I think is the timing of of the way this is coming together is going to be very helpful. >> I appreciate that. Thank you. Good point. Anything else? Okay. Um I don't think I can't see everyone, but I I we have any students in attendance, do we? >> No, we're not. >> Okay. Uh the artwork this evening is from Lodge Community School. Taking a gander at that, they're much more talented than we are. Um no stick or no stick figures or color by number or anything like that. It looks really good.