At this time we'll take a 5-minute break. I know you all have busy schedules, busy lives, so for all of those who would like to stay for award winning, we'll be resuming in 5 minutes. Thank you. >> Mhm. >> What are you saying here with me? >> Are we ready to resume? Mr. Finn. Good evening. Thank you. All right. Appreciate the opportunity to come back tonight and speak with the board, the community, and get some information out to the community on how we're doing with our capital projects. Last month we reviewed and updated you on everything that we've done in previous bonds as well as a sneak peek at some things that are happening this summer. Just sent out an email with a map to our main campus, middle school, and high school principals today showing where all the staging areas are going to be for all the projects we got going on this summer.
It would have been much better for her to be here, but as is Mrs. Craft, she is right where she should be, celebrating with her fifth grade families. I will tell you as a team at Huntington North High School, we could not be more thrilled and excited. We also understand the bittersweet part of the equation is our friends at Roanoke are going to be disappointed. Um but I know the group will work hard to find the the next leader there to lead the Roanoke uh Elementary School. And so, I'm going to read a statement on Mrs. Craft's behalf that does explain a little bit of her absence tonight, and also some of her sentiments as um she accepts this new position. Dear HCCS School Board members, Mr. Bramberry, Mr. Peters, Dr. Diggs, I would like to sincerely apologize for not being able to attend the board meeting this evening.
Good check by McEachnie. Julia Gray comes out of the net. Julia Gray gets the ball up to McEachnie. >> Yeah. McEachnie will be off to the races. You hear the Minuteman coach telling slow it down. McEachnie pulls back and she'll restart the Spartans offense. Cuz I like that quick transition. That's I like getting out of the back and getting forward. Spartan coach calling to move the ball around. Jane Pelletier turns around, sees an opening, nothing there, gets the ball Pellegrino. Pellegrino over to Kylie Marino. Kylie Marino throws the ball just behind Mac Whitmer. And the Spartans will turn the ball over yet once again. That's what? Four attempts on the Spartans down here and four uh four turnovers. Not a way to win a game, but luckily >> going to need to clean that up a little bit, but plenty of time still, so They did that the first time in And uh our last home game against them.
Haydam. >> Yes. >> I just want to recognize um Leila and Amber. So, Amber was one of the recipients of the state seal of biiteracy and Leila, I know we're going to hear from Skills USA, but Ila was a bronze medal winner for the biotechnology bowl. So, congratulations both of you. [applause] Thank you. Next is uh Skills USA. Uh the superintendent's going to tell us about our gold winners. So this evening, uh we have uh uh Mrs. Miss Brooke Levit who's co-chair for Skills USA uh advisor and I don't think Audra uh is with us tonight um who's also co-chair but I do want to begin by thanking them for their hard work this year with Skills USA. We found a lot of wonderful success. More students uh participated than we've ever had before. Uh more teachers were involved. So, it's was I would consider one of our most successful years ever regarding Skills USA and I I contribute that to their great work and their ability to connect with teachers and with students that uh made that become a reality this year.
Um which is old school, but you have those at Newton Street, Four Corners, Federal Street, and AEL. So, all the elementary schools have those exact units that are in there, but what feeds those units are boilers down in the main boiler room. Those boilers were replaced uh around 9 years ago. Those are in great shape. Really good high-quality boilers. All the all the circulating pumps and mechanicals down there have been replaced. Um we had one of the elevators upgraded um at the school where um it's all been updated with PLCs and no longer having relay controls. So, the elevator uh on the north end is all updated. Uh the elevator on the south end has old controls and should be put on a capital plan to uh upgrade that one and which would give you another 30 years out of that elevator like we did the other one.
Right? Um my target date I think is June 2nd. Correct me if I'm wrong. I do a lot of laundry. I hope I can do enough cuz I only have two of these. Anybody is welcome to stop by anytime between now and the referendum and visit me in my red shirt. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. Please. Sure. Come on up. Just give us your name. That would be great. >> Sure. My name's Sue Vincent and I live at 21 School House Mountain Road in Canton. Uh last evening I think the Board of Finance really gave the Board of Education a pass by requiring a mere $375,000 cut in a proposed $2 million increase for the year. I don't think that Canton residents will be as lenient, particularly as they're becoming more educated about out-of-control spending in our schools, and most of that administrative burden.
His creativity, unique way of thinking, and motivation will serve him well in college and beyond. It's my absolute pleasure to congratulate Graham Wayne as this year's recipient [applause] of the professional arts. [applause] >> [applause] >> And now I'd like to introduce the business department's Leslie Pere for the next award. [applause] Good evening. The business education award is given to a student who has demonstrated a thorough understanding in the field of business and has maintained a high level of academic achievement and integrity. The recipient of this year's business education award demonstrates a true passion for business and for people. Teachers describe this student as someone with exceptional inst in integrity, a strong work ethic, and outstanding leadership skills. What distinguishes this student most is a genuine curiosity and eagerness to learn all aspects of business. Our student also leads by example and is the first person to help a classmate in need and also played a key role in one of our major community oriented clubs that raises funds to give back to local youth and families.
The past few years have proved that we grow into things. We adapt and we surprise ourselves. And today, as we celebrate our graduation, this isn't just the end of the chapter, it's the beginning of the next one. Congratulations, class of 2026. We made it. >> [applause] >> Thank you, Logan. Now, for our next speaker this morning, please give a warm welcome to this day's Mr. Prom King, Jake Sellau. Hi, Mom. Imagine dumping a box of puzzles on a table, pouring them on the table and not knowing where to start. Personally, and I think everyone can agree with this, I will start with the edges cuz well, they're the easiest and I look at the picture on the box to help. Forrest Gump said, "Life is like a box of chocolates." But, I like to think of life more like a puzzle. Only, it doesn't come in a box and you don't get the full picture.
As a community, we have lived through moments that have tested us. The summer before senior year, many of us felt the weight of immigration issues affecting our families and neighbors. It was a reminder that behind every student here, there are stories of resilience, sacrifice, and hope. I stand here as a proud daughter of two immigrant parents and a first-generation high school student. But I know my story is not unique. Many of us are here because someone before us gave up something. A dream, a home, a childhood, a country. Our parents have carried burdens so that we could carry opportunities. In my AP Literature class, we read A Raisin in the Sun, a play about a family fighting for a better life and the sacrifices parents make to ensure that their children can live their dreams. So today, I want to honor not just my parents, but all immigrant parents and families who made this moment possible.
AMAZING PERFORMANCE. Now let's move to our high of academic honors and special awards. Today we not only celebrate the students who have excelled in both academic and non-academic fields but we also recognize the parents and guardians who have worked tirelessly to support and provide for their children's needs. >> That's right. So parents and guardians please join your child as they receive their award. May we call Miss Mercy school to read the awards. You got one. Oh my god. Let's talk >> Grace Allen Ace Allen is receiving the principles honor roll. High achiever, English language proficiency award, excellence in English language development award, and the most important award, kindness award. Riley Gabriel Pollson, Principal, high achiever in math, high achiever in science and best in social studies. Hallelujah. Ramirez, principal summer. John Cedric Savannah, principal Ky achievement. High achievers and the most important award champion >> Jesse Wilson principal AWARD HEATHER ALVAREZ, high achiever in science.
Um one of us to be a mentor for them just as they transition and as on their own board just to have a a sounding board and someone they can go to uh if you have questions. Yeah. That's a great idea. Yep. Sure. Any other comments or questions?
Uh and over the last couple years, the district has run some pretty sizable debt or sizable deficit sizable uh surpluses uh in which we were able to use some of that surplus to help offset some of the cost of the lunch service program. That allowed us to keep uh lunch prices from rising. Um as you can see in our cash flow projection, that uh that surplus is coming back down to Earth, uh and we're getting to the point now where we are not going to have enough cash on hand to keep the lunch service program sustainable. Um obviously, we have federal funds, but the paid lunch equity tool looks at what local funds you have and you have to eliminate the federal funds that you get. Uh so as a result, uh it uh it tells us that we have to raise our our lunch prices by 10 cents.
They wanted us to choose a boy and a girl who had top grades in social studies as well as contributed significantly to the classroom discussion and showed exemplary character all year. These students are Max Baker and Haley Hazes. Come on over. [applause] The Illinois Principal Association Award is given to the top students in each school with top academics involved in school extracurricular activities and has exceptional character. This year's year's students are Harper Bryant and Trevor Cole. >> [applause] >> Mr. John Werenberg. Can you please join me? Mr. John Wearenberg has a helping hand award. John taught and coached at Columbia Middle School from 1995 to 2019. During those years, Mr. Werenburgg turned teachers into marathon runners for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, a voluntary organization committed to fighting blood cancers worldwide. He also started our haircuts for a cause. He was a man who took on many causes in order to help those in need.
There is a you know piece of I say inconvenience. I know that that word can sound negative. I don't mean it that way when I say it, but they have operations, they have day-to-day things going on, they have events going on there as well. And us having extra traffic out there does put a little bit of navigation into the mix of things. So again, being thankful for their partnership on that, we've added a fee in for that as well. [clears throat] We are just doing a one-year agreement at this time since we have changed some things. We're going to live with it for a minute, see how it works, and then we're going to kind of go back to the table this year to work on seeing what the future agreements can look like. So, at this time, it is my recommendation that you do approve the Antioch agreement for the bus and the soccer field usage out there as it is presented to you.
Um, this would be done uh in in the name of Charles A. Beard Memorial Schools and Glen Cove Heritage Foundation. Uh, pending all of all of the approvals um from the state fire marshall and permitting and insurance and safety requirements. Um, we would like to host this event on July 4th at dusk back on our practice field. Um we have spent a lot of time taking a look at that bec of where the right location would be for that. Uh the construction of course has made that a little difficult but we think that we will have plenty of parking room and plenty of room for the community out there. Uh the fireworks would actually be shot off in the waterhed uh back at the very back of that that field. Um Nightstown Fire has agreed to help with that. we have to make sure that the type of fireworks that have been purchased um are they're allowed to, but if not, we'll bring in somebody private to do that.
So, it is exciting. Uh tonight going to take a look at a document that I've got a little I've got it up here and obviously folks at home probably can't see this. I want to stress that this is available online. So, folks tonight I think it's more let people know this is out there, take a look at it, comment on it, give us your feedback. Certainly welcome that. But just to kind of explain what we do in the maintenance department, the facility department along with the administration both at the building level and central office level. This is a living breathing document. This is not carved in stone. Uh this is something that we're constantly looking at, we're updating as new things come in, as we update things, we update the doc. It also is a way for us to have a quick visual of wow, here's some areas that we as a school board, as an administration need to take a close look at in the next few years.
Tonight, I am at Roanoke Elementary for our fifth grade celebration night. This is an important event honoring our fifth grade students and families as they prepare for the transition to middle school. As principal, I felt it was important for me to be present to support and celebrate our students during this special occasion. I am incredibly honored and grateful for the opportunity to have served as principal at Roanoke Elementary for the past 7 years. The team we have at Roanoke is absolutely top-notch. I look forward to cheering them on and continue to excellence, but will miss them more than words can describe. Thank you for your confidence in me as we as encouraging and guiding the students and staff of HCCS is something I am honored to do. I am so grateful for all that God has blessed me with and I look forward to returning to Huntington North High School in a new role.
The Spartans didn't even get a shot off until the last uh uh I think minute of the first quarter. So, Minnechaug doing the same thing to them now. As Taylor with the ball or Taylor now with the ball. Gets the ball over to Goodreau behind the net to Lee. Lee to Goodreau. Up top to Taylor. Minnechaug really, really, really patient with their cuts and everything. Sergenko gets the ball behind Stackowicz out to Cosa. Cosa looking to take it in. Nothing there. Kicks it back out to Sergenko. Sergenko goes around. She's marked by Mac Whitwer. Sergenko turns around, goes to shot. Good job by Mac Whitwer to have that stick. I believe that was Was that Mac or was that Mary? >> It might have been Mary. Good job by Mary Devoy. Hit the stick check and then Sergenko looked to step in the the crease and it'll be the Spartans ball.
And uh Brooke is going to uh introduce to you our our uh gold winners uh from the state competition who will be competing at national level. Good evening. Um my name is Rick Le as Superintendent Lavoy introduced me as Paul Durkin is co-advisor. Um with me tonight I have three students. Um Amelia Baswins who ran for state officer um and succeeded. Um so she will be an Skills USA Massachusetts state officer. Um we don't know her position yet. That gets figured out this summer. Um but as a result of that she gets to go to nationals as a national um voting delegate. So that was Mia's success. Next we have um senior yes Mary um in culinary she competed in um baking and pastry pastry arts um and she got hers um so that secured her an opportunity to compete at nationals if she chose to.
And that's in the ballpark of $100,000 to upgrade that. Um Trying to think uh That's all done with Siemens controls. It's all on one system. We don't have any issues with that. The roofs are in in fairly good shape. There's no concerns with the roofs. The front parking lot, the asphalt that paving is at one point was put on the capital list to to be done. We have some money set aside for that, I believe. And don't quote me, around $75,000 for that, but seeing everything going on with the increase of pricing and stuff, it it's around 300 to 310,000 dollars now to to strip that and redo the entire parking lot out front, so um that that's a concern, um which should get uh kept on the capital list. Um and just to back up a little bit, the Greenfield Middle School on the um employee side, Central Office side, that parking lot's in pretty rough shape.