Any questions or comments concerns regarding the advance advance? Okay. Turn over and make a motion to approve the advance. I'll make the motion. >> Thank you, Lisa. Second? I'll second. Thank you, Adam. Roll call, please. Adam Hempen? Yes. Noreen Frederick? Yes. Kelly Moyer? Yes. Greg Meyer? >> Yes. Lisa Schumacher? Yes. Tyson Search? Yes. Noreen Frederick? >> Yes. All right. All right, motion carried unanimously. That concludes our business. Last thing is a motion to adjourn. Thank you, Noreen. Second? I'll second. Perfect. All in favor? Aye. All right, concludes our meeting 9:26 p.m. Thank you for joining us.
Everybody stand and we'll recite the Pledge of Allegiance, please. 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. All right. Got a great crowd tonight. Thank you all for joining us in person. We do have a sign-in sheet. If anybody didn't sign in, please do so. That helps us out a little bit. And we'll go ahead to uh public comments. Do we have any public comments, Sydney? Yes. All right. If you would just state your name, please, and Sure. My name is Brad Landreth. I've been involved in the Columbia School District for nearly 50 years. I was student, teacher, coach, and school administrator, and a parent. This is the most disgusted I've ever been with the school system because your actions ruined Ms.
Daniels is not with us this evening. Has a had a family vacation going on this week. Okay. under recognitions and presentations. Our first one is CG Spotlight Middle School North. Now, Mr. Harp, Dr. Harp. >> Thank you, Mr. Russell, and members of the board. I'm thrilled to talk about three wonderful individuals. Uh here we have a student and a support staff member and one of our teachers. Um, just because I can't wait to talk about him, I'm going to talk about our student first. Um, Isaac Hayden is an eighth grader at Middle School North. He's an outstanding student who consistently demonstrates kindness, curiosity, and strong character in everything that he does. Uh through his involvement in national junior honors society uh and our awardwinning state ranked spellbo team uh Isaac has shown genuine passion for learning and contributing to his school community. He leads with a quiet confidence and a strong sense of right and wrong uh that positively influences everyone around him.
Any discussion? All those in favor? Seven out. Um next we'll um ask if anyone is present who would like to speak to any item on the agenda or any other topic.
You've got your opponent and then basic- I believe end of next week is when the state tournament starts for both baseball and softball. So, it's right to work. Yeah, they'll be anxiously awaiting tomorrow's power rankings. They're going to come out around 11:00 a.m. The Clockers coming into uh the day were the number 29 team in Division II. Um [screaming] have to imagine that they won't drop to 30 with today's win, but anything is possible as the as the Gators do not necessarily have a great power ranking themselves. So, they did what they were supposed to do. They needed to win this game by five and they did. They won two games this week um after the after the Tuesday power rankings came out. So, I would be shocked if they fell below the 29, but I would also be surprised if they moved up to 28 in the rankings, which right now lines them up to have a battle against a really good Loomis Chaffee team.
As it is a 3-0 count to start, and that's strike one. And it might look like the same home plate umpire as yesterday. He has that same kind of strike call. So, we did have a bit of a tight zone yesterday. So, we'll see if that's the same today. As the 3-1 is low for ball four. So, Krziza will walk to lead off the ball game. To say that was a tight zone yesterday is an understatement. Nico did lose a lot of close pitches. Let's see if the Gators think about trying to test Kyra's arm early here as they get their lead off runner on to start the first. As the left fielder Shayla Tosches will bat and lay down a bunt, and it is foul out in front of the plate. So, 0-1 as Musseris gets ahead. And she was taken off the air.
And then, in Cheshire High School's way of not just recognizing seniors, we had sophomores and juniors and also some other seniors recognized on Tuesday's awards convocation. So, it's been a great week for recognizing all of the wonderful students and wonderful achievements of Cheshire High School. Um we would also like to recognize Bradley Fang as the salutatorian for this year's class, as well as Suchita Srinevasan as the valedictorian. Speaking of our graduation, we would also like to thank the CHS PTO and the Cheshire community for organizing and sponsoring our annual post-graduation event, the all-night grad party. Um furthermore, we would also like to emphasize that seniors are not the only students having fun this time of year. Students in grades 9 through 12 participated in CHS's very own Ramboree, previously known as B1 Day, this past Wednesday. Students were able to take part in a wide variety of activities, including tennis, pickleball, spikeball, scrapbooking, junk journaling, and most importantly, the volleyball tournament.
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. >> Uh, first item would be any audience comments. If you do wish to comment, please go up to the mic, state your name and address for the record. Seeing none, we will move forward with our high school showcase. Dr. Sen, do we have any? >> Sure. >> Additional comments. >> We just pass it off to Miss Solano. >> Oh, okay. Yeah.
So the the goal is to get this approved with the board of ed tonight. Um but in your folder you have a few things. The first is a PowerPoint that I'm going to go over with the board of ed just kind of with some information about our schools, about the capital expenditure history, and the proposal that is here. Um I sent you all an email earlier in the week that just outlined some of the changes that were made. Um I would say that they're not It's not that they're um negligible per se, um but they were all things that we had talked about. I would say the most significant change from the last time we spoke is that there was the um $1.5 million reimbursement um up to $1.5 million for a 95% reimbursement rate for a track and field renovation. Um and the impact that has is that we were able to reduce the amount of money in the turf project to 475, which brings us below referendum um for a total project value of $1.9 million.
And this morning is one among many ways to recognize the accomplishments that stem from that investment. To get us started, I invite assistant principal Dan Tartarelli to acknowledge our scholar athletes, leaders, and award recipients. Mr. Tartarelli. >> [applause] >> Good morning, everybody. Students may be awarded an honor cord in English, mathematics, science, social studies, and or world literature world language departments by meeting all the following criteria. Oh, I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I guess I messed up on page here, but I All right. C A S C A C scholar athletes Tyler Lawless and J C Sutherland. >> [applause] >> SCC scholar leaders Hannah Kaplan and Braden Turski. >> [applause] >> Cast Arts Award Matthew Johnson and Riley O'Brien. >> [applause] >> South-Central Area of Superintendents Association Awards Avis Cone and Patrick Luwanga. >> [applause] >> Connecticut Association of Boards of Education Awards Connor Rayball and Madeline May Tabor.
Welcome to the 2026 Savannah High School commencement ceremony. My name is Anthony Higa, Savannah High School student ambassador, and today is a special day and one we are excited to celebrate together. I'm joined by Sophia Prudencio, GLLA president. She is also one of your masters of ceremony for this morning's event. This ceremony is both a joyous and solemn occasion. 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. 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.
Took our pesos to the forest, then we left them all to rot. Drove them to the [music] desert, let the vultures pick them dry. Sent the secrets to the sky. Sent our secrets to the sky. Last [music] night, I went to build a rocket ship, took a trip through the stars. Sent my secrets to Mars. Pulled up right off the [music] Milky Way, then I put [singing] it in park. Told my son I'mma see him as [music] soon as you put a price we too fly for the function, so we kick it in the cosmos. Too hot for the humble, [music] hit the high slope. high slope prize like race horses and climbers, yeah yeah. We got no fear, [music] yeah. This Miss Erica and Sensemilla Prince product of joy, magic [music] and muscle. Damn a koi with the hustle. We've been working from the smallest [music] pinky rings.
Um Effie, could I get you to lead us in the pledge of allegiance? >> Thank you. >> Right hand over 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. All right, we are going to recognize Jaden Oli and Angelica Torres Chavez from High Desert Premier Academy, Ephine or Effie of Aila, Apple Valley High School, and Jillian Jill Rodriguez, Granite Hills High School, high school student representatives to the board of trustees for the 2025 2026 school year. Go. >> She's She's on senior time. >> Good Julian. >> There we go. Tonight, it's my pleasure as the superintendent to recognize some amazing students who have been at every board meeting this year to represent their schools and to share amazing things about everything going on in our high schools.
As soon as you see your number, please walk to the right of the stage and wait for your name to be called. Families, please use the back of the theater to exit if for any reason you need to leave uh the evening early. We appreciate your cooperation with that. Again, welcome to Pleasant Valley High School senior awards banquet and scholarship night. Pleasant Valley High School would like to congratulate all the recipients who have been invited here tonight. You are all so deserving putting in countless hours of hard work, not only this year but throughout your careers. To the family members and friends in attendance or watching online, thank you. Thank you for supporting these amazing young people. They could not have achieved this level of success without your support. There will be a variety of awards and scholarships this evening. This includes community awards, department awards, university scholarships, and community scholarships.
>> going to Cornell. Good evening. The CHS Orchestra had their final performance yesterday, wrapping up the music department's spring concerts this year. On Tuesday night, we had our annual CHS Distinguished Honors Dinner, honoring some of the best students at CHS who have maintained a GPA of 89.5 and above for four consecutive marking periods and we thank you all for being there. And today we had our last superintendent ambassadors meeting of the year and some of the topics discussed were having and creating a larger presence on social media for Clifton High School as well as all the clubs and organizations a part of the school. We also talked about SAT preparation and the possibility of it becoming a future club where students will be be tutored by an advisor as the SAT approaches. Next we discussed the EF Japan 2027 trip and about past trips that were successful such as this year's trip to Germany, France, and Switzerland.
Mr. Fisher? Yes. Ms. Ainello? Yes. Mr. Contan? Yes. Mr. Massing? Yes. Mr. Pielman? Yes. Mr. Wilson? Yes. Ms. Butcher-Amolits? Yes. Mrs. Knoll? Yes. Motion carries. Thank you. See you all at 7:00 p.m. >> Mhm. >> Evesham Township Board of Education. For what? We were supposed to do that in executive? We got to do it right now? Okay. May I have a motion, please, to enter to exit executive session and return to public session. I need a motion. Motion. Mrs. Iannelli, second, Mr. Masson. Thank you. I would like to resume this meeting >> in favor? >> Oh, I'm sorry. All those in favor? Aye. Aye. Thank you. I would like to resume this meeting of the Evesham Township Board of Education.
Let's begin our evening by standing together for the pledge of allegiance to be led by Morgan Olson. 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. It is with great joy and deep pride that I welcome you all to the high school graduation ceremony. a momentous occasion where we celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and potential of the graduating class of 2026. To our parents, guardians, families, and friends, thank you for being here tonight. Your love, your sacrifices, and your constant support have helped bring our graduates to this incredible milestone. This celebration is just as much yours as it is theirs. To our teachers and staff, thank you for your tireless dedication, your encouragement, and your belief in every student. Thank you for your commitment to shaping minds, guiding hearts, and preparing our students for life beyond this campus.
>> [music] >> Opa. Opa. >> [music] [music] >> Si por pobre me desprecias, yo te ofrezco mi corazón, >> [music] >> yo te ofrezco mi corazón, >> [singing] >> si por pobre me me [music] desprecias, yo no te ofrezco [music] riqueza, te ofrezco mi corazón, >> [music and singing] >> a cambio de mi amor. >> [music] [music] [singing] [music and singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] >> Thank you. Thank you so much. One more. One more. One more. One more. I just My ears. Yeah. Good to have you here. Okay. This one. No, this is it. Uh okay, thank you so much for having us. We're going to do one last song, but I need the audience assistance. So, Yeah. what we're going to do is we're going to play this song and when I rile up and he's going to also rile up his bull and then we're going to say, "Olé!" Okay?
Kathy Raymond, Governing Board Members, Mr. Tom Carlson, Mr. Roy Alexander, and Mr. Hunter Holt. Superintendent of the Marana Unified School District, Dr. Dan Streeter, Senior Staff Members, Mr. Joshua Bain, Mr. Thomas Bogart, Mr. Mark Gallegosky, Ms. Denise Linsalata, and Ms. Kristen Reedy. I also want to recognize our Mountain View associate principals, Ms. Christina Coleman, Ms. Megan Montanaro, and Mr. David Romero. Special thanks as well to all the Mountain View staff and students who worked behind the scenes to bring this ceremony to life. In particular, I'd like to thank Ms. Patricia La Pruda, Ms. Jessica Hassler, Ms. Cecil Reyes, Ms. Cheryl Prosser, and our incredible student council led by Ms. Heather Anderson, and our National Honor Society volunteers led by Ms. Maria Longo. To our teachers, both past and present, and to every parent, coach, grandparent, family member, friend, and supporter who helped guide our students along the way, thank you.
It is my honor to introduce our speakers today. Giving our closing remarks this evening, senior class president Leila Anger. Tonight's senior speaker Marquez Calderon. The class of 2026 saludiatoran Donnie Patton. The class of 2026 validictorian Leah Heinman. And giving our fourth speech this evening. Please join me in welcoming our student body president MJ Roel. Thank you, Miss Kaufman, for that introduction. Good afternoon, friends, family, faculty, and the graduating class of 2026. My name is Maros Francisco Jr., but many of you know me as MJ, and I have had the honor of serving as your student body president this year. I would like to take a second to thank everyone who is here, who has made this day possible. We all wouldn't be sitting here without you, so thank you. So, last month, I was up procrastinating writing my application to be a junior counselor three days before the deadline.