Bedard make mistakes? Probably. I'm sure there are things that could have been addressed through evaluations and conversations. But none of her mistakes justify the way you chose to proceed. I feel badly for the employees of this district who are concerned that they could be next and someday be treated in the same way. I also feel sorry for the students. Teachers and staff will hesitate to build relationships with students and will not want to joke or connect with students out of fear that innocent interactions could be twisted into something harmful. All of this occurred because of a disgruntled employee who either exaggerated or lied, administrative overreach from an unqualified assistant superintendent, and comments from a speech that were completely misinterpreted. I believe Mrs. Bedard deserves an apology for the personal and professional damage caused by your superintendents. Peggy? Anyone else? Could you state your name, please?
Our first one is the CG spotlight on Middle School North, which we just did. And Center Grove High School choir achievements, just a few. >> We'll turn that over to Mrs. Dice and Mr. Norman to come up and talk. I have a big long list of their accomplishments, but I think Mrs. Dice and Mr. Norman can cover those. So, >> I think they can. >> Well, thank you for for having us here today. Um, we are very proud to be representing our school. Um, this past year we've had some really exciting opportunities. First, I just want to give the opportunity to each of these kids to introduce themselves. They're all a part of our leadership council and so they'll tell you which group they're in, what grade they're in, and what their role is. >> Hi, my name is Ellen McMahon. I'm in Deb and I'm one of the company managers.
Second by Chelsea, any discussion? All those in favor? Seven. Um next we're down under operations, we have a strategic plan update. Yes, so we have started our new strategic plan blueprint 2030. So, I'd like to just do a brief highlight summary of closing out our old plan. So, we've had an old plan for about 3 and 1/2 years, and so these are just some highlights from that plan and can still be been It doesn't cover everything, but the high level highlights. So, we had four focus areas in this plan, and that was to recruit and retain for academic excellence and growth, um growing Panther college and career opportunities, and then fiscal responsibility. We were aware that enrollment was declining, and it was So, we um invested the time of a demographer to study that and help us look at solutions and what the long-term um impact would to be.
She's the offensive player of the game and the defensive player of the game with with her with her assists over there at third base. She is only a sophomore. Nikki Eustace probably up over 600 average right now. She is only a sophomore. Haley Butera, and I think he pitched in with three hits today. She is only a sophomore. She's starting at second base. Then you've got, you know, Caroline Kyra, who's had a great season hitting the ball. She's a junior. Ruby Casati and a ton of power. She's had a good season at the plate. She's hitting well over 300. She's only a junior. This this team is is ripe for the future. No matter what happens in this tournament, I'm excited to see what happens. Yeah, it seems like it's they're just breaking the surface of some of the potential with these players. And like you said, it's the first year for coach Sasso, and already, you know, a huge huge I guess you could say surprise considering the way they've played the last, you know, what, 13 years, 14 years.
We had three seniors in the outfield yesterday and today it's Conners, Maloney, and Sanders left to right. It is indeed Conners, Maloney, and Sanders. Uh we've got a a young a young outfield. Maloney is a junior. Uh Maddie Sanders, uh I believe is a freshman and Sophie Conners is a sophomore if I am correct. I sometimes mess up their classes, [music] but I think I have that one accurate. I believe yes, Conners is a sophomore and a freshman as that one is popped up [screaming] in the left field and the catch is made out there by Conners. And Ustaris will have a clean first inning with a strikeout as the Clockers will come to the plate in the first. Yeah, a nice catch there by Sophie. She had a good jump on it, read it nice and early, and made the grab and we get out out of the inning with no harm from that lead-off walk uh with Carrick throwing her out at second base and now we're able to go and see if we can get the bats rolling and you know who's leading off today?
Um I believe that is all the announcements we have for you this evening. We hope you have a great rest of your night. Thank you. Any more members, questions, comments, Ms. Fitzgerald? I spoke to I think both of you about this already, but I um had the pleasure of attending the London Alive this morning, and despite the rain, everybody had such a great time. I didn't under I've had two students go through CHS, and my daughter was in Brit Lit last year, and she kind of mentioned it, and it sounded cool, but I didn't quite understand the undertaking, and the whole what what it all is, and seeing it um firsthand, and going through it was so fun. Everybody in character, um what just like you know, the projects, and the games, and the kind of educational component, but the mix of fun. It was really, really awesome to be able to see it.
So that really that kind of information led to one of our two school goals this year, which was really grounded in cultivating empathy to foster a strong sense of belonging. That's part of our goal to to make that belonging feel ever more present for all of our students at CHS. Um and we got at that goal in two primary ways this year. The first way was we facilitated student feedback sessions with some intentionality around getting to a wider swath of students and you'll hear about that a little bit. And we also uh created and implemented uh some high school studentled sessions at each of the elementary school related to building community. So tonight, our uh esteemed crew here is going to share a little bit about uh each of or both of those efforts. Uh and to help get us started, I'm going to invite up to the microphone assistant principal Dr.
I just want to be clear on the net. >> Yeah, and so and when I also submit the documents, I have to submit these like one pagers to town with all the projects where we actually parse out the grant funding versus like the budget for it and so like I said, I talked to Ben and he said this is not Okay, so that was along the same idea. They're going to Is it a grant or is it a A grant reimbursement, so >> So So it's like a sub >> But do we have to spend the money to get the money? >> Yes. That makes sense. So the council would still have to Yeah, but still So the council's still going to have to spend that 1.5. Yes, it's it's not exactly the same, but there are some school security grants that kind of work the same way with some capital projects.
Will the audience please rise and and join me for the pledge of allegiance. Place your right hand over your heart. Ready, begin. 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 while the Savannah Band and Choir plays our national anthem. >> [music and singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [music] [singing] [singing and music] [applause] >> Thank you. You may now be seated. Thank you, Alyssa. At this time, I would like to begin the ceremony by introducing our distinguished guests. Please welcome Jessica Guerrero, President of the Board of Trustees. Anna Marie Randal Trejo, Clerk of the Board of Trustees. Ron Hoshi, Assistant Clerk of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Jose Paulo Magcalas, Member of the Board of Trustees.
This ceremony is both 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. 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 be together to celebrate the class of 2026. Without further ado, let us begin.
I can only imagine what that looked like. There had to be a lot of laughter, a lot of decisions about who was going to read what part. And yet, you guys did it every time without a hitch. And so, I just really appreciate you, and I know the board does as well. Okay, so we're going to clap. But we also got a favorite memory from their principal. Her favorite memory of the two of them. Three months ago, they were supposed to speak at a board meeting. She thought they were running late, but they weren't. Do you remember this? Mrs. Garcia >> had to call Angelica and then both picked up because they were together. So Jaden and Angelica were together. They were pranking Miss Garcia. And Miss Garcia said, "Where are you guys?" And Jaded responded, "Oh, sorry, Mrs. G. We're not going to make it tonight." Ouch.
From exploring the personality traits of MMA fighters to designing a hawk couture clothing line. From improving the learning rate and accuracy of artificial intelligence to helping Chico Unifi build a more sustainable band program. The list goes on and on. One after another, these scholars have added to a legacy of thinking that will benefit PD students for years to come. I have told them this before um but to me they are thought heroes. It has been my deepest honor to be around them. I wish that anyone who worries about kids these days had a chance to see what I've seen. There are no adequate words to capture their integrity and promise and I know that can be said by all the kids honored here tonight. U it's now my pleasure to recognize each of these amazing students. We have a lot of them. We're going to do them in groups um and make sure they get their names read um and recognized.
Any questions? Okay, see you I just I just got Commissioner Suarez. >> No, I was Are you able to disclose what kind of ideas were shared from the from Assemblywoman Begolly and Kelleskill?
So if you haven't gotten there yet you still have tomorrow till 7:00 p.m. to go check out the amazing artwork of our students. Uh number two is going to be the um Elks which is uh Oh, here we are. Perfect. Oh, yeah. That's perfect. That's perfect. All right. Moving from the arts to the academics although they overlap. This is the Elks essay contest. And if we have any members of the Elks, come up and join us. Fantastic. It's always fun to see every year our students do so well in this contest and we appreciate the Elks providing the opportunity. It's it's really motivating and powerful to write for a a real audience, right? And they're they're they're writing for the real audience of of the Elks and um so I don't know if you want to say a little bit first about this contest or I'll say a little bit about it.
These distinctions, validictorian and salvadictorian, represent a consistent commitment to academic excellence, including the successful completion of rigorous AP and dual enrollment courses. Our validictorians have earned the highest weighted GPA of the graduating class. This honor reflects an extraordinary level of academic achievement and personal discipline. Whether in the classroom, in extracurricular pursuits, or through service to the school community, these students have consistently set the bar high and exceeded expectations. Please join me in congratulation congratulating our first co- valadictorian, Princess Montes. Good evening faculty, staff, families, friends, and most importantly the class of 2026. It is an honor to stand before you today and share a few words. It also feels a bit strange because this is not my class I grew up with. But I know enough to know that this class is filled with people who will accomplish incredible things in life. Although this journey may have felt short, it has still been meaningful and unforgettable.
All right. Hello class of 2026. You have come a long way. This isn't the end of your journey. It is the start of a brand new chapter as ASDB alumni. As you move forward, always believe in yourself and show the world what Sentinel Pride is really all about. >> Before you leave here today, please thank the people who helped you get here. Your parents, ASP staff, guardians, and friends. I am so proud of you, and I know you will make this school proud. Congratulations, seniors. Now, we have three performances tonight ready for your enjoyment. Here's the first one. The name of the song is Cumbia Buena. A mi manera. And I'll welcome those students out now. Walking out onto the stage, Anhel Torres, Enrique Lomeli, Itzel Bayasotello, and Ian Pedley. The four of them are standing shoulder-to-shoulder, gathered on the left side of the stage.
And to all my family, thank you for being there through it all. And to the two people who sacrificed everything to give me everything, my mom and dad. Thank you for your endless love, hard work, and the countless sacrifices you made so I could have the opportunities you may not have had yourselves. No words could ever express how grateful I am to have parents as strong, selfless, and loving as you. The world we are stepping into is far from perfect. There will be setbacks and moments that test us. But I truly believe that our generation is capable of creating meaningful change. We are passionate, resilient, determined, and have voices that deserve to be heard. I want to recognize the generations of immigrants and hardworking families who helped build this com- community we grew up in. Many came to this country searching for opportunity, stability, and a better future for their children.
To my mom, thank you for sacrificing so much for me and my sister. Thank you for your unwavering love, your endless support in everything we do, and for always being the heart of our home. And of course, thank you for making the best food on the planet. I love you more than words can express. To my dad, thank you for working tirelessly to give me and my sister everything we ever wanted. Thank you for your talks in the car, the work ethic you've instilled within me, and for being an example of what a real man is. Now, with that, it's been an honor to serve you as your student body president, and I wish you all nothing but the best in your journeys throughout life. Your 2025 2026 student body president, MJ Roel, signing out. I would now like to welcome our senior speaker to the stage, Marquez Ceron.