>> Okay. That's Neiola. >> Uh Neiola was the previous company that we use and so they have a platform that houses them and we're currently switching them over and so we're now putting them up in a PDF form and so it's a link that opens a PDF for it. But I can help anyone who needs help planning that or to get with Mark and show him where they're at. I'm happy to do that. >> Okay. [clears throat] Thank you. >> You're welcome. [clears throat] >> Okay. Ready for me? >> Yep. All right. So, you guys were sent the May batch with your packet and then today I did send you an updated copy that has the comments from the attorney as well on there. We have again some required policies, some policies that aren't required, but we've had previous policies for them. We do have one, it's the first one that is listed in your packet, and it is a no distracted driving policy.
Mechanical, electrical, plumbing, demolition has begun. Um, in the existing mechanical room at the high school. So, late last week, um, boilers were cut up and taken out. So, the room for for new equipment in there. So, that's been pretty exciting. Um, the other item I have for tonight is yesterday we received notification that Nightstown High School uh has once again this year been named as a performance qualified high school uh for the the next year. That designation, if you remember, is is only awarded uh to high schools that meet established state accountability and academic performance standards. Um and what that qualification does is really provide some flexibility for planning uh for the administration and instructional delivery options in the classroom. So um always glad to see that um and we hope with all of the accountability changes coming that we will continue that that stre.
At the conclusion of the ceremony, all students receiving the awards will report to my left with Mrs. Weishart, our middle school principal. She will direct them into our lecture room where the star is here to take their picture for the newspaper. Uh then we certainly understand that this is a busy time of school year and as a result, there may be a number of our students who will not be present this evening to receive their award due to their participation in extra and co-curricular activities. So with that, we will begin the presentation this evening. I would like to introduce uh the principal of Waterloo Elementary, Mrs. Amanda Rice, and school board member Mrs. Connie Day. >> [applause] >> Good evening. Before we get started, if I can have the Waterloo students come over here and line up with Mr. Horr. He's going to try and get you in alphabetical order.
I don't take this opportunity lightly or this this responsibility lightly, and I'm committed to leading with integrity, humility, and a willingness to learn from those around me. To my family, thank you for being here outside of Wells, who I just learned is pitching right now, which is a whole another anxious component. Uh thank you to have my husband Derek for supporting me in whatever career that I've pursued. Thank you for always challenging my thought process to ensure that I'm confident in my decision, and thank you to Reeves and Wells, who've had to experience me both as their mom and their principal the last 6 years. I know they've not always gotten the best of me in the mom role when the principal role unintentionally takes priority at times. To our Flint Springs family, this is the part that I always have to stop at. I want to acknowledge and apologize that I wasn't able to share this personally ahead of time, which has been very difficult.
So that my mindset was I got to get them off because I know how long it takes to get from the initial call to a highway that's completely stopped with traffic. You know that's why the breakdown lane is so important. Don't go in a breakdown lane. That's where the apparatus needs to get by. And um thankfully um kudos to the state police troopers. Two of them arrived pretty much immediately as far as I can remember. And they also started doing uh fire control cuz I saw them with a fire extinguisher. And you know there was a lot of people coming um which I also think thank goodness people stopped and helped me, you know. What happened when the video Well we saw one of the videos that that cut off. So you get them I assume you get both of them out and then I assume the car catches on fire.
They had three yellow cards going into the third quarter. This is the one sport, Bo, where uh most of the parents don't know anything about it. So, couple of the Minnechaug parents yelling the 10 seconds ran off. It's probably the only thing that they know. Yep, makes sense. Makes sense. So, yellow card, that means she has to sit for what? 2 minutes? >> to sit for 2 minutes. Yep, so they'll be up a man for for 2 minutes and a lot of times that leads to a goal because >> Yeah. Spartans love to sit back into the zone defenses. Can't see who that is. Ball Ball's up in the air. Hannah Eddy in there and gets called against Hannah Eddy. Don't know exactly what that is and that looks like and I don't know who that is. I can't see the number. It might be Kosub.
Uh, she said, "I am very grateful for this opportunity and I want to thank Miss Lewis for making this all possible. I never thought that joining student council would lead me to this moment. Um, 21st 21st annual peer mediator forum. GLTS students and adviserss join student mediators from from other schools across Massachusetts to learn strategy to to learn leadership strategies and conflict resolution stories. They also they also learned this the science of happiness from Pam Garmon focused focusing on relying on rewiring mindsets for joy and resilience. They also practiced mindset several mindset exercises. DOTS was also the proud winner of the Tower of Commonalities competition. Military appreciation month. With the school with the end of the school year quickly approaching, many seniors plan to join the military after high school as a way to show dedication to their country. Seniors have who have officially enlisted will be recognized at graduation.
Um any discussion? I just I I do need to get out I like I can't have a long morning meeting. Just Just a vision just FYI. >> Un- Understood. I think that we are still on track to be done by 10:00 cuz I'd really I I totally agree with you. Would like to keep these meetings to the time we've scheduled them for. Um okay, with that Mr. Bedard. We would love to know from your perspective what's what's going on with our buildings? Um and as you are you know, uh thinking about uh the kinds of information that you would present to someone else who will be coming in to care for these for these buildings longer term. Um you know, what kinds of issues should we be looking at? What is sort of our long-term projections? What are you noticing about maintenance and care? Well, fortunately, a lot of our mechanical systems have been replaced within the last 10 years.
You couple that with our $200,000 cut along with and the commitment back to the town ways that the money that we'll be getting is like ECS but it's not ECS. The governor had allocated the camp which is about $162,000. That all goes back to the town. So, having said all that, tonight our job tonight is to to discuss and hear from the superintendent how we're going to make those cuts. But before we do that, we have public comment and we're going to allow the public to come in and say what they would like to say so that we can hear those suggestions as we begin to deliberate further. So, having said that, I'll now open up public comment to anybody in the room who would like to speak. And if you just state your name for the record. I'm Christina Smith. I'm not a resident but I am a staff member of the Canton Public Schools and also the president of the teachers union.
[applause] >> [applause] [applause] >> The University of Connecticut Avery Point campus is pleased to offer their book award to a student who is recognized for excellence and who is pursuing marine science, maritime studies or research and activities. The student nominated for the category of coastal and environmental studies this year is Echo Margari. [applause] St. Michael's College Book Award is presented to two students who rank in the top 10% of his or her class. These students must demonstrate sustained and sincere commitment to community service activities in his or her high school or local community organizations. Students must exemplify social conscience and leadership within their community service endeavors. This year's recipients are Diana Buyers and Courtney Gutman. [applause] >> [applause] [applause] >> The Trinity Book The Trinity College Book Award is presented to a junior selected by the administration and faculty who has an outstanding academic record and has been enrolled in college preparatory classes.
After the Pledge of Allegiance, please remain standing for our national anthem. Please place your right hand over your heart. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Please remain standing. And now, I would like to invite Megan Lytle to sing our national anthem. Oh, say can you see by the dawn's early light, what so proudly we held [singing] at the twilight's last gleaming, whose broad stripes and bright stars through the perilous fight were the [singing] ramparts we watched were so gallantly streaming, and the rockets' red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the [singing] night that our flag was still there. [singing] Oh, say does that star-spangled banner >> [screaming] >> yet wave for the land of the free and the home >> [screaming] >> of the brave?
My name is Fatima Dominguez and I will be your Master Ceremonies. Today is a special day and one we are excited to celebrate together. This ceremony is both a joyous and solemn occasion. Please let Please let us remember to be courteous to those around us. We need to be respectful to our seniors during the ceremony, so no air horns or noise makers. Please remain seated while filming or taking photos and remember to keep the recording device at chest level to not impede the vision of others seated around you. Please keep the aisle or walkway open throughout the ceremony. Today's ceremony is being live-streamed and will remain on the district's YouTube channel to view at your convenience. It is so great that we can all be together today to celebrate the class of 2026. Without further ado, let us begin. At this time, please stand for the presentation of colors by JROTC and remain standing.
Show yourself. They're here. They're there. The others are over there in the middle. And I know the others are at the back. You continue to go above and beyond in preparing our students not just for exams but for life. Your mentorship, your belief in their potential and your tireless efforts make today's celebration possible. So, thank you teachers and staff. And to all high school students, today is a moment to pause and recognize how far you've come. High school is a time of growth, of self-discovery, of facing pressure, and navigating complexity. You are asked to think critically, act responsibly, and begin shaping your future with intention. The awards we present today celebrate more than just grace. They represent discipline, persistence, and the quiet hours of effort that often go unseen. Whether you're being recognized for academic excellence, leadership, improvement, or innovation, your achievements are worth celebrating.
And the other was the need for diverse learning environments. There's no doubt that every one of these students has a desire and drive to help that better the academic environment and successes for their peers and would be fantastic in a leadership role. That said, Rob and I had a really hard task to only pick two. Um And I think these two students stood out not only in their interviews, but also in their questionnaires. Uh Rob and I placed both of these students as our top candidates. So, when we came to it, we landed with both of you guys um uh for our junior and our senior. I have the pleasure of introducing Claire Lindstrom, who we recommend to serve our first 2-year term as an incoming junior. Claire had reviewed our meeting minutes, watched our board meetings. She came truly prepared and seemed to grasp what a student board member's role would be.
Uh, month end summary to date, you can see the change from the prior, uh, year month to date. You can see that local revenues had increased substantially from where we were at this time last year. Uh, and then our expenditures, depending on what category, have actually come down. Um, capital outlay, 107% along with non-capital equipment, 272%. Uh, that is, again, tied, uh, to the projects that we have going on. Uh, this slide is helpful to show how we are comparing or how we're doing compared uh, the budget to the projections. And you can see that for the most part, when you're talking about, uh, a budget in the the millions of dollars, uh, the variances are are right where we would expect them to be. Uh, and you'll see here, hint, uh, towards the very end, uh, we're projecting a surplus of about a $877,000.
And somehow through all of that, you still managed to grow into an amazing group of young adults. But as you move into high school, I want you to remember one important thing. Your choices matter. The choices you make about your attitude, your effort, and especially your friendships will shape your future more than you realize right now. One of my favorite sayings is, "Show me your friends, and I will show you your future." Take a look around at the people you surround yourself with. Do they encourage you to do better? Do they push you towards your goals? Do they make you feel confident, respected, and valued? Or do they pressure you to become someone you're not? The people you spend the most time with will influence your decisions, your habits, your confidence, and your future. Choose people who celebrate your successes instead of competing with them.
We don't have any current policy like this and it's not required that we have this policy either. I'm asking currently more questions to provide you some [clears throat] more information. It's recommended by insurance companies that school have a policy similar to this part of my concern with the policy. Not that I disagree with the policy. Obviously, we don't want distracted drivers on our campus, but I do feel if we're going to put a policy in place, we need to be able to enforce it as well. And with this one, there's just some areas of the policy that I have some questions on how would we actually enforce it. So rather than stick something out there that we don't have a plan for of how we would manage, I'd like to have some clarification on that. So I'm working on getting that for you. Then we also have a responsible use of technology policy.
So uh that concludes my reports for the evening. >> Any questions for superintendent? Moving on. Next on the agenda is the consent agenda. Mrs. Madison, would you read what was spent last month? >> Yes. Claims to be approved tonight include voucher range 436453 through 436636. a total amount of 1,248,99.38. We also have financial reports in your packet including bank balances, fund reports for the district, all three schools, cash flows for education and operations fund, a transfer resolution of $80,000 from education to operations fund. We have four donations. One from Geo Group for $4,000, one from Who's Your Feeder for $100, one from S Iota Sority, $150, and from Amanda Robertson for $300. What's George playing? Mr. President, the motion to approve the consent agenda as presented. >> Second. >> Motion with Mr. Neil, second Mr. Richardson to approve the consent agenda as presented.
That way we can kind of expedite the process. Also, um families who are here, we ask that you hold your applause until the very end and do one nice big round of applause for all of our recipients. Okay, we'll get started. Jonah Aiken. Braxton Badman Jacob Bay Braxton Bruce Emmett Blair Maverick Doit Gideon Deal Ariana Edly Lillian Eighner Blake Hershberger Jackson Kurtz Lorelei McCormack Paisley O'Connor Shaylin Schuler Samantha Taylor Adeline Vance Addison Vernon How about a round of applause for our wonderful students? >> [applause] >> NEXT, I WOULD LIKE TO CALL MRS. ROSIE BRYANT, principal of Country Meadow Elementary, and school board member Mr. Tony Veltri. >> [applause] >> If I can have all of the assistant country directors who are here, please come forward and sign in on the sign-in sheet. And if you are one of them, Jada Watson, if you could please head down that hallway and someone will meet you there to get you started to get your Okay, we're going to go ahead and get started.
I wholeheartedly respect and care for each of you and was asked to honor the hiring process and not share anything until after this approval. I value the relationships and the trust that we've built together, and I understand that transitions can bring emotions as well as questions. Please know how thankful I am for you and for the work that you put in every day for our Flint Springs students and families. It takes everyone, and after field day today, it takes everyone. You can be assured that I will always send my well wishes to you in the future because you are the true difference makers. Again, thank you to the board, the interview committee, Mrs. Babcock, Mr. Brimberry. While change is hard and different, I'm looking forward to serving the district in this new role, and I I truly have a peace that's the right opportunity for our family.