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Um, we're gathering information to send to the city for reimbursement. I'm working on salary stuff. So, I have some reports. I still have a few others to uh pull for them and uh send them the list with the reports. See if there's anything else that they want to see. Um, we're working on I have also um some invoices for technology. I've got um the procurement information for them. Uh SAM.gov report that we had to look up the vendors for them. Um invoices. So again, whatever else they need, um we'll jump on and and get that over to them.
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>> [music] >> Oh. >> [music] >> Oh. Oh. >> [music] >> Oh. Oh. >> [music] >> Oh. >> [music] [music] [applause] [cheering] >> Man, you guys look really good out there. How about we take a seat seniors go ahead and have a seat for me? All right guys, good afternoon. Lower families, friends, faculty, dignitaries, and most importantly, the Lower class of 2026. >> [cheering and applause] [applause] >> I'd like to welcome you to the 2026 commencement ceremony. My name is Gary Brown and I am privileged to serve as a principal at Lower High School, home of the Saxons. It is with great pleasure I now pass the baton to our MC for today's ceremonies. Please welcome Ms. Sophia Ringel. Good afternoon parents, family members, students, staff, and dignified guests. Welcome to the 2026 Lower High School commencement ceremony. My name is Sophia Ringel and I will be your master of ceremonies.
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Jose Paulo member also in attendance our AUHSD cabinet members Dr. Jaren Freed, superintendent, Amy Quan, assistant superintendent education Brad Jackson, assistant superintend but certainly not least, we would like to staff, couns, and administrators. [applause] Thank you. We would like to begin the ceremony by introducing our distinguished guests for this day. From the Anaheim Union High School District board of directors: Jessica Guerrero, president; Marie Randol Trejo, secretary; Ron Hoshi, assistant secretary; Brian Oil, member; and Dr. Jose Paolo Macos, member. We also have our AUHSD Cabinet members, Dr. Jaren Freed, Superintendent, Amy Juan, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, Brad Jackson, Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources. Finally, we would like to thank our teachers, administrators, counselors, and school staff who have supported the graduating class of 2026. [applause] Patrendali [applause] it is my honor to introduce our first student speaker, Patrick Medrono, who will be entering the University of California, Berkeley, this fall and is majoring in economics.
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Um there's been rough moments and great moments and there's been times when we've butt heads with him and um those are so small compared to what we what we've seen now and we're just really proud of him and we couldn't be more proud to present him with the decision of the quarter and um he he was definitely a unanimous decision. So congrats Congratulations. >> Okay. All right. >> Thank you for both. Um, that's wonderful. So, now we're going to move into close session. I'd like to invite anyone with public comment regarding the close session items at this point. Looks like coming up. Thank you, Rich Glor, one of four, soon to be five alumnist of Anderson High School. Um, I take no pleasure in the complaint that I filed. You'll be hearing it in close session. No, no pleasure whatsoever. Um, teachers have the utmost sensitive positions of trust with our kids.
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She is absolutely amazing. The following two years would prove to be just as difficult with our classified office positions and Stephanie stepped up in a major way, the way she always does. When the long-time office manager Carol Burns retired in January of 2022, Stephanie not only managed her responsibilities as a senior office assistant for attendance, but even after being hired as a new office manager, she still supported the attendance position in every way possible. The attendance position was actually vacant for several weeks after that at the most critical time of the school year. For [snorts] folks who have never experienced working on a campus with the four different schools, there's never a dull moment. Navigating the complexities associated with our campus, Stephanie does so with professionalism and outright determination to ensure families, students, and staff receive the level of care they deserve and never hesitates to go above and beyond for anyone.
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He is kind and helpful to classmates, often taking the time to support others and share his own observations in a meaningful way. Working quietly and independently, he stays focused and takes responsibility for his learning. His enthusiasm shines through in everything that he does, and he regularly makes strong connections between new ideas and what he already knows. Grayson is a wonderful role model and a valued member of the fifth grade community. Congratulations to Grayson. Our sixth grade student of the month is Amaya Crawford. The sixth grade team has selected Amaya Crawford as student of the month. Amaya is a respectful, hardworking student that exemplifies grit and persistence. Even when work is difficult, Amaya keeps a positive disposition and continues to try her best. Congratulations to Amaya. Our seventh grade student of the month is Janelle Harding. >> Janelle has been selected by the seventh grade team as student of the month for her positive attitude and strong work ethic.
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Through his support, patience, and encouragement, he helped create opportunities for success and belonging. What makes Mr. Zach exceptional is that his charact beyond the students formerly assigned to him. Whenever his student is settled and independent, he immediately looks for ways to assist others. He helps stu students through the classroom, supports the teachers however needed, passes out materials, rearranges rooms, makes copies, and steps in wherever he is needed, all without hesitation or seeking without recognition. He is also deeply committed to the safety and well-being of our school community. Every morning, Mr. Zach checks the cafeteria doors and windows to ensure building safety secure and takes the initiative to address concerns and communicate with staff when things need attention. These quiet acts of responsibility speak volumes about his character and the pride he takes in caring for the school environment. Perhaps most importantly, Mr. Zach's approach to every task, whether it's large or small, with humility, professionalism, and genuine kindness.
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>> [applause] >> Tyler was nominated by his teacher, Mr. Sanders. Has two brothers. Tyler's favorite subjects in school are physical education and social studies. Favorite hobbies are playing soccer with friends, gaming, and wrestling. And when Tyler grows up, he wants to attend college, become an engineer while also wrestling. And pretty nice goal, win a national championship in wrestling and wrestle in the Olympics. Congratulations. >> [applause] [applause] >> And the community middle school eighth grade student of the month, Jezara Deloach. >> [applause] >> Now, I always know when Jezara gets to school because mom makes sure everybody knows. Let me hear it. >> [laughter] >> A good day everybody. Uh Jezara was nominated by her teacher, Mr. Lay. Um has one sibling. Favorite subject in school is art. Uh favorite hobbies being outside, listening to music, and spending time with friends. And when Jezara grows up, she wants to help people by becoming a nurse just like her mom.
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Um, just a few updates are um some of them are on the agenda. Um, the contracts for the administrators were reviewed. there on the agenda tonight for board approval. Um tuition reimbursement was added uh where it was not. Um the administration's working through demo lessons with potential uh vized uh candidates for that position and um the administration is also starting to um interview for some of the leads that it needs to develop for next year. >> Sure. Yes. The policy committee met yesterday uh May 19th at 4 pm. Uh from administration we had Mr. Pstra and Mr. Quigley. Uh from attendees we had Mrs. Baldino, Mr. Reef, Mr. McD and myself. Uh there were two main topic items. Um the first was our AI policy. As uh AI continues to be an interesting force in all of our lives, uh our district has not adopted a formal AI policy although it is it is mandatory.
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These students need to show proficiency in English as well as a second language. So a big congratulation goes out to all of these students who are now able to say that they earned the seal of by literacy. Page 22. This is a state uh guideline um that we needed to fill. And if you take a look at our website, you will now see grades under the anti-bullying bill of rights act. So, we took information from our HIV, harassment, intimidation, and bullying cases from the 2024 2025 school year. Um, we assessed those different cases. We graded each school, and if you go on to the website, you will be able to see that page 23. Um, we wanted to recognize an important person who's not a board of education employee, but has meant a lot to the Cliffside Park Board of Education for just north of two decades.
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You begin to shiver. >> [applause] >> Our orchestra will be using a special technique called tremolo in this song. Tremolos are played by moving our bow very quickly to make a trembling sound. >> [applause] >> We like to thank our families and teachers for supporting us in playing instruments and coming to our concert tonight. We hope you have a happy and safe school year and start to your summer. Thank you. >> [applause] [music] [applause] [cheering] [applause] >> All right, these students have been such a pleasure to work with as well. This fifth grade orchestra has really come so far and they really make my Wednesdays um very bright from the first uh time I see them in the morning. Um I'm definitely going to miss you guys next year um and I'm so proud of you and can't wait to see all the awesome things you're going to get to do in sixth grade and beyond.
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>> [applause] [cheering] >> GOOD EVENING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD, ADMINISTRATORS, FACULTY, FAMILY, FRIENDS, and classmates. I would like to welcome you to this special occasion. Thank you for being here. I'm grateful to have this opportunity to speak in front of you today. I'd like to start off by congratulating all of you in my eighth grade class on our promotion. We worked hard this year and this milestone deserves to be celebrated. Throughout our middle school years, we have learned and grown in ways that will prepare us for the next step in our academic journey. We have learned about setting goals, working on a team, and personal accountability. With the support given to us by our families, teachers, faculty, and coaches, we have made great strides in our academic and social learning. Whether it came to helping us with a question, giving advice, rooting for our big sale, or coaching us in the game, they all showed that they believed in us and were willing to help us achieve our goals.
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Good evening everyone. Thank you all for joining us on this momentous occasion to celebrate the class of 2026. For those of you who don't know me, I'm Dylan Ramirez, the student body at Moon Valley High School, and it is an honor to speak on this stage today. We've all grown so much these last four years, more than we ever have before. We have all accomplished so much and through everything thrown our way, we stand here today. Many achieved what they set out to be. Some of us came just shy. But I can gladly promise you, we are all better off from where we started. But as many others are going to tell us when we walk outside today, this is only the beginning. The journey after high school will be a lot like an unfamiliar road. It will have its ups, its downs, its signs telling you to stop, to slow down, and even those people who try to swerve in your lane every once in a while.
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Justin Tarver. Thank you both for joining us tonight. Now, I would like to introduce you to the students that are joining us on the stage this evening. Please stand when I call your name. Chelsea Brand [cheering and applause] Hungwin, [cheering and screaming] Aaron Lee. [cheering] These three students have taken over 60 honors and AP classes during their time at Greenway with a weighted GPA of 5.095. [applause] They are an outstanding representation of academic excellence and rank in the top 1% of their graduating class. We are also joined by Green Greenway High School student body president, Miss Fedra Hwlet, [cheering] and our 2026 senior class president, Miss Ramsay Hy. [screaming] [cheering] Thank you. You guys may be seated. At this time, let me direct you to your program. You will see a legend identifying students with special recognition. Not only is this denoted in your program, but you will see many students walk across the stage tonight with cords and stools celebrating their many accomplishments throughout their high school career.
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Watch how I get it. Watch how I get ahead. Watch how I set it up. Bet you [music] shut it down. Watch how I get a win. I don't see the really when I come back up the window. Got a finger running up on a grenade. I ain't never been you [music] can line the wage. I need all the wins. Yeah, no. I [music] got to get a no. Yeah. Got to keep on moving no matter how hard it gets. Yeah. Better move out the way cuz I'm coming hard against my head as [music] hard as a brick, but I'm harder than all it is. Better move. You might get knocked out. [music] Knock out. You better move. You might get knocked out. Knock out. You better move. You might get knocked out. Knock out. You better move. You might get knocked out. Knock out.
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I'd like to acknowledge what you're doing and what you've done and I'm doing that too. And I don't know if some of the board Julie knows a little bit about this but some of us in the Bennett family James two James sisters anyway we're going to plan to get the Bennett center sign Okay. And so we're working on getting somebody that does sign work to do it or do it ourselves. Anyway I've been over there a couple of times and looked at it. It's in pretty sad shape. It's been up there 20 years now. Some of Some of us in the family weren't real happy when we were going to step the finger and people saw that and we'd like to get those replaced with something like uh school supply uh things like crayons Right. pencils Something like that. Sweet things like that. Do away with those little people that The lettering would be done like this.
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I mean, it was kind of a it was kind of a strange strange end to the to the evening, but um it was Thank you to everybody that came out to vote and um and hopefully uh like Paul said, we can we can all move forward together Um and uh because you know we are all neighbors and we are all in this together. So but thank you all for coming out and voting yesterday. Thank you Brandy. I just want to give a huge shout out and acknowledge a team for putting everything together. So the town clerk's office Cindy Livingston and Chris Sullivan all of our poll workers special thanks to our DPW so Dan Mauer and Ian come came with two huge fans to get some air moving in there. We had Chris Matthew in there. We had Mike Kyra in there. We had our school facilities department in there to help keep some air moving in a 95° gym.
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They have a few players with home runs. Here's the one. That's a good pitch. Strike one. Well, we'll see if the strategy of giving the free pass uh works out for Coach Sasso when the clockers. I hope it does. Uh >> as we can get one out here, then get out of this inning with no runs. One ball, one strike. That's a hard grounder foul. >> And it looks like senior parent Mike Cotch is going to go home with a souvenir bruise on his shin today, Jacob. That thing came hot in the old college baseball player. Couldn't get the glove down. Took it off his shin. >> One ball, two strikes to Clinton. That one's up and away. It's two balls and two strikes. You hate to overemphasize something, but this feels like a really important batter early in the game for for the Clockers to get out of this one.
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So we're really excited about that. We meet with the MTSS leadership team. I think that's next week. Mrs. Farias is that next week? Where we'll continue to to work with them also and you know, share with them the product as well as start to work with them on ideas and implementation and practice. So, really excited for that advancement and continuation there. Special Education Advisory Committee and the last meeting the board had approved that that would move forward. So, in between that time and now we've had an opportunity to look well number one we really just wanted to look at what an Special Education Advisory Committee really look at what the requirements were and make sure that we're aligned to that. So, now looking at all the volunteers, making sure that 50% of the committee is comprised of parents or community members first. So, making sure we meet that criteria as well as [snorts] then filling in the remaining 50% with either staff here at Brookfield or board members who might have So, we just finalized that work today.
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Does anybody have any questions so far this point? Go ahead, Kate. >> Um, Angela, thanks. Thank you for presenting the April report. I appreciate it. Um, and I think that we're uh starting to get a better handle on month over month what our expenditures look like. Mhm. >> I did notice that there was a significant bump in the special education tuition line almost um almost a half a million dollars between uh March and April or sorry this is February and April. Um does that that mean that we are continuing to get placements out of district this late in the year? I know uh sometimes we have a lag with the invoicing and um sped doesn't always get them all at this the the right time. So I know recently a stack of stuff was brought down. It could be that without looking at them I don't want to say for sure.
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