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Uh we've been through quite a bit. You've done almost everything here. Filled in as superintendent for a short period of time. Uh served as assistant superintendent, building principal, teacher, pretty much everything. So, with this, thank you for your dedicated service to the students and families of McConville School Corporation. Congratulations on your well-deserved retirement from McConville School Board. SO. >> [applause] [clears throat] [laughter] >> SHOULD I OPEN THE DOOR FOR YOU? >> [laughter] >> I'M GOING TO EXIT OUT THE back door. >> Yes. Thank you, Kelly. >> Thank you. See you. >> [clears throat] [cough] >> Okay, with that, moving along here. Item 3.1, approval of minutes [clears throat] regular meeting dated April 22nd, 2020. Entertain a motion to approve. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any [snorts] questions, comments on the minutes?
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False start on Melrose. Spartans will start up with the ball. McKechnie gets the ball. Gets the ball over the restraining line. Gets the ball to Lucy Parsons. Parsons back to Marino. Slew of ex-Spartan cross players here and get back to that in a second. Lucy Parsons gets ball up to Marino. Marino coming in. Gets the ball to Pelletier. Pelletier, good save by McDonald's to save a point-blank shot from uh Pelletier. Melrose gets a call. Now, Melrose will be heading in heading up in the Spartans territory. Lucy Parsons giving good chase on that ride. The ball thrown into the middle. Bunch of you saw Melrose Spartans girls get the ball to the open side of the field. Get the ball over the restraining line. Melrose will set up their offense. >> You said Melrose goals were kind of all over the place to like for for who they were >> playing and what they were doing.
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All right, presenting uh first up is Alex Sanchez and Logan Schneider. I'm just going to say this. I'm going to say this about all four of them. first two being introduced here. At one point or another, these this is the school leadership. They do come up big in big moments. We had moments during the school year where they had to present uh to the new teacher project uh and give feedback there. They also were part of the welcoming committee for Allison Brady Johnson when she came in. She met some of these students when they came in and uh our food services program needed students that would provide honest feedback, weren't scared to be critical and I know these students are very strong in their leadership and very intelligent and articulate and I know that it would give the feedback that any of these committees needed.
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To earn the Governor's Work Ethics Certification, students must hold a cumulative GPA of 2.0 0 or higher and meet all graduation requirements. Maintain at least a 98% attendance rate with four or fewer signin signs or tardies. Have one or fewer discipline referrals during the school year. Complete a minimum of six hours of community service and remain in good standing to qualify for this scholarship. Secondly, the volunteer project. The United relies on volunteers year round and many of our nonprofit partners simply could not operate without them. This year's scholarship recipient has gone far beyond the required six hours, dedicating significant time and talent to creating set designs and bringing drama productions to life. Her goal has been to help kids express themselves and discover a love for the arts. She has participated in seven productions, including four youth shows and four high school shows. Through drama club, she helps students find ways to express themselves that may change their lives forever.
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Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed, same sign. Motion carries. Financial business, item 4.1, 4.2. We ask for your approval of payroll claim listing check dated 424-26, in the amount of $479,196.85. Check dated in the amount of five Check dated 5-8-26, in the amount of $485,690.62. [clears throat] Check dated 5-22-26, in the amount of $481,204.48. Accounts payable register, in the amount of $1,738,000 $64.78. As per your approval. As presented. Okay. I'll entertain a motion to approve the financial business as presented. >> So moved. >> Second.
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Yeah. They they they scored a bunch of goals as Daniels turns around and gets a goal past Gray. Nice nice shot from Daniels. Be a little slow with calling all the names out. We got the roster from from Melrose. It wasn't in numerical order. So, it's tougher for me to find the girls as they pop up, but Yeah, Melrose had a They played uh five games against Division 1, four against Division 2, four against Division 3, and three against Division 4. Most of their wins coming against the Division 4, Division 3 teams, but I think they're pretty highly ranked Division 4 five teams. >> That is interesting. I don't know if you always see stuff like that, but I don't know. It depends. >> Yeah, I think that's where they got their a couple of their losses were against Division 1 teams. This time Mac Whitworth with the false start.
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Um but I'm very proud to have them at the school. They are very strong leaders and very well deserving of these awards. Next up, principal of Danbury High School, Don Dan Donovan. >> We'll figure it out. See who's first. All right. If I can have Nicole and James come up. Um I know both of these I believe. Where are you, James? quiet. James is uh is a member of the ROC as you saw as a high ranking member and I got to see them James present in front of our uh ROC unit when it was up for inspection and did an absolutely fantastic job in knocking it out of the park. So much that uh the ROC unit got say it for me distinguished unit merit or something like that. The highest ranking you could possibly get. And then Nicole, I ran into Nicole and I watched her present.
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And finally, the scholarship. Decar County United Fund board of directors and staff are proud to award the $500 scholarship to Ashley Kalinowski for her completion of the Governor's Worth Ethics Certification and her outstanding volunteer service. Come on up, Ashley. [applause] >> [clears throat and cough] >> I'm also here today to recognize and thank our outgoing student board member, Carmen Ripinger. Carmen, if you want to start your way up, that would be great. Uh the United Fund is privileged to have different board members and a student director from each of the area high schools and Carmen has been a great asset to us. When I think of volunteers like Carmen, I think of time and values in our lives. One thing we cannot create, accumulate, acquire, buy or even borrow is time. We have a limited amount of time for sleep, work, family and our own interest.
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>> Any questions, comments? Did everybody get their questions answered? I seen a few questions coming across. So, okay, hearing none, all those in favor signify the same sign. >> Aye. >> Opposed, same sign. Bills are paid. That brings us up to item number five, visitor comments. >> Any visitors? Hearing anybody? >> Uh we have one speaker today, Marsha Worland. >> Okay, Marsha, would you please come up to the podium, please? >> Good evening. Before those of you on the board who don't know me, I'm Marsha Worland. I am the proud grandmother of seven Maconaquah students. I'm retired from Ivy Tech with Mr. Shevlo. And I'm currently, in my retirement, been spending my time substitute teaching between a couple different school corporations. Um I'm going to read my comments because if I get off task, um it will I'll be up here all night, and I know that's not what we want.
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As Matthews gets the ball up. She gets the ball to Daniels. Daniels loses it. Matthews picks it up. Matthews turns around. Matthews quickly gets a quickly ties up the score for Melrose. Score is all even at two with 7:55 left to go in the first quarter. >> I I think we're in for for a battle here tonight. Just what? 4 minutes in, four goals already. So, this is going to be This is going to be fun. >> Yeah, it's going to be a definitely a shootout. >> Yep. >> Hopefully some of those ex-Spartan athletes we have we have down there, Jenna Holley, Anna Macarani, Hannah Taft. >> Is it Kenna? >> Kenna Marino, yeah. And Grace Howard out there. >> Yep. >> Grace Howard and Jenna Holley anchoring that Spartans offense. What a grab by Mac Whitworth. Mac's always dangerous on the transition. Throws the ball a little high over Pelletier.
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It was at HOSA, right? And she presented and ran the whole HOSA induction. And with that, um, you're looking at two students who are in easily the top 5% of Danbury High School with grades like all the students that will be in front of you tonight. But, uh, they did an excellent job and their public service is phenomenal. So, James and Nicole Mom first. And then lastly at the alternative center for excellence principal John Weber. >> Thanks everybody. We believe it or not at ACE we do things a little bit different. I don't actually pick our awards. We vote on them. We have a couple rounds and we go through and we pick them as a staff. So I get one vote. That's that's all I get. Um, my first two or the first two people I'm going to be celebrating are Avery Ruiz and Jamie Vargas.
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Therefore, an individual's time is very precious commodity. When an individual commits themselves to volunteer on a consistent basis, they have chosen to give up their own time to support an activity to benefit others. This bring brings me to values. Some of the strongest values, service and sacrifice are shown when one places the needs of others above their own. The true volunteer chooses to give up their personal time and energy and expend it to help others. Carmen has been a dedicated student member of our board of directors for the Decatur County for two-year term. She has demonstrated her commitment to the many community programs and services funded by the United Fund by attending a 6:45 a.m. board meeting and helping all day at our Strawberry Festival, recruiting and participating in our annual day of caring and general board governance. Her commitment and support are greatly appreciated.
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So, let me begin. First, I'd like to recognize a group that often works behind the scenes, but has tremendous impact on our schools, and that's our custodial workers. I understand budgets are always tight, and I know that last year this group received only a 25-cent raise. As you begin in next year's budget, I hope that you will take a close look at the value they bring to the district. I've noticed this during my subbing. Most of my subbing in this school district is at the middle school, and I can honestly say the building is immaculate. It sets a standard, in my opinion, that all schools should follow. The same can be said for Mac El, where I also sub quite often. It is clear that the custodial team takes great pride in their work. Their efforts are visible every single day. I'm always proud when schools where I've worked come to McConnel Hall for sporting events because your facilities are superior.
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That's one of those tough things with that that uh draw stick doesn't come off your stick like it was Well, good job by Lucy Parsons to come up with it. Parsons always speedy. Turning around, Parsons goes in. She's met by a couple of girls, kicks the ball out to McKechnie. Coach Cal turns around calling out a play. Kylie Marino with the ball. Kylie Marino with four assists in that game the Western Mass finals. Feeding Illingsworth, Pelletier, and Lucy Parsons twice. Kylie Marino turns around, sees a seam, nothing there. Tries to force one into the middle. Luckily, Pelletier was there to Pelletier to McKechnie. McKechnie trying to see, nothing there. McKechnie pulls back. Coach Cal calling out something different. Looks like McKechnie and Whitworth setting up a little two-man. McKechnie turns around, finds Parsons. Parsons Good getting marked up. Good job by uh Melrose. Parsons around the cage, still zooming around, turns around, takes a shot, finds Illingsworth.
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I told them I'm going to I'm going to keep this pretty brief, too. But Avery on the right here next to Cara um is one of our one of our most caring people in the building. So, multiple times she's won the Ace of Hearts award, and that speaks a lot to who she is. U Jamie here on the left, um, is somebody who became a leader. Didn't come in as a leader, but became a big-time leader in the school. She's our yearbook, one of our yearbook editors, uh, performs at Coffee House, um, playing music last year, again, this year, which is tomorrow, uh, in case anybody wants to come to Hatter's Park to our coffee house. So, this is Avery and Jamie. Okay, now we have a completely different award that we have not fully presented and this is the CAB award. And the CAB student leadership award recognizes student achievement and leadership qualities.
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It's my pleasure on behalf of the staff in Decar County United Fund board of directors to formally express our gratitude to Carmen with this token of appreciation. Thank you, Carmen. >> [applause] >> That's the thing. The following students have earned the carpenter level one certification from the Central Midwest Carpenters. Mr. Mens will give out the certification here. Jeremiah Alexander, Tyson Fover, Sahara Charles, Levi Duncan, Jacob Schneider, and Wade Shudy. [applause] Can you get me? We also had one student who earned the shielded metal arc certification, Austin Irwin. [applause] The following students have earned their CNA this past year. They are Zachary Blahett, Evangeline Campbell, Lillian Cogill, Alexis Couch, >> Lacy Durham, >> Madison Portman, Jenna Richards and Tava Winny. [applause] We had one senior earn their serve safe certification as a food manager. Alyssa Dhy. [applause] [clears throat] I am proud to announce our 202526 Childhood Development Associate credential recipients.
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They reflect the care and the standards of the people who maintain [clears throat] them. The condition and care of these facilities is really part of your brand. This team works tirelessly to create a clean, welcoming environment for students, teachers, staff, and visitors alike. >> [clears throat] >> They build relationships with the teachers, the staff, and even the students. I often see little notes on the whiteboards from the night custodians thanking the kiddos for taking such good care of their facility and their space. These positive messages mean a lot to the kids, and let me remind you that for many students, for many of our McConnel Hall students, this is the cleanest and the safest space that they exist in. Don't underestimate this fact because it really does matter. It really does matter. As you consider this year's budget, I hope you will be generous to this dedicated group who works so hard and whose work is seen and greatly appreciated, not by just myself, but I think the principals and the teachers alike.
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Illingsworth misses just wide, and Kylie Marino there to back that up. Good little uh passing by the Spartans right there around the cage. Kylie Marino. Thought she wasn't going to take that one in, pulls back. Melrose does a good job on collapsing so far. Marino turned around taking it in. Goes around the back of the cage looking for somebody, nobody there. Kicks the ball right back out to Pellegrino. Pellegrino turns and takes it in, kicks the ball all the way back to Parsons. Parsons behind the the cage. Parsons with just one girl in front of her. She turns around, throws the ball away, Gets the all the ball all the way back to the other side of the field to Pellegrino. Pellegrino back to Mac Whitmer behind the X. Mac dangerous around the X as well. So, it looks like Mac and Beiner are around the cage.
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Uh, and leadership is a quality that is hard to define and not always demonstrated by all citizens. Cabe developed the below criteria that helped to define leadership and our principles have selected these students based on the following skills and characteristics. Willingness to take on challenges, capability to make difficult decisions, concern for others, the ability to work with others, willingness to commit to a project, diplomacy, ability to understand issues clearly, and ability to honor a commitment. Very important qualities. So with that, I'd like Broadview Middle School to come on up. Principal Lambo again. So I'm looking out. I don't see Ricardo S. Uh Ricardo Simpson is the recipient. And Casey Mcana, I don't see her, but two of them, Ricardo and Casey, are exemplary Broadway Bears. They come in each and every day ready and willing to learn and not only lead by example. When I had to make this decision on these two students, one thing that stood out to me was the ability to make um good choices in the classroom, in the hallways, and in life.
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Sophia Passes, Astri Gusman, Olivia Kilurn, Nobi Ramirez, Alejandra Razo, And those students who have received their child development associate credential and also completed an teaching apprentice. Braden Austin, >> Sydney Casses, Alyssa Stanley, Ava Watson, and Kaye Wilbur. Congratulations. [applause] >> [applause] >> The following students have earned their white coats for successfully completing all four years of the biomed science program. Zachary Blahett, [applause] Maya Comr [applause] Kaylee Ginling. [applause] >> [snorts] >> Madison Ghoul, [applause] Mary Harmon Congratulations, [applause] white coat recipient. [applause] The President's Education Awards for Outstanding Academic Excellence. At the end of seven semesters, these students have achieved a 3.5 or above GPA and scored 1,200 or above on the SAT. These students are Zachary Blit, Declan Bruns, Evangeline Cample, Xavier Casses, Chloe Dick, Luke Dwinger, Madison Ghoul, Nikki Harping, Avery Helms, Brenley Jameson, Ashley Kalinowski, John Meyer, Robert Parkinson, Anakin Ping, Carmen Rivger, Maline Shrader, and Tyler Williams.
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