Um, we're looking at what closing would mean in terms of town in terms of the impact on town and home values and all the rest because it it does have an impact on those things. I'm in conversation with um Dr. Z's wonderful colleague Shannon Cleveland White Cleveland um and union 28 about how their union works and other models for small schools. We are talking some about taking a more strategic approach to choice students rather than defaulting to having all seven grades open in the school. Um, which is related to the mixed grade model. Increasing revenue sources seems like a limited limited income generator but not nothing. Um, >> sorry, what was that last one? >> Um, increasing revenue sources. I'm sorry I'm talking so fast. Um and we are looking at the concept of an innovation school which is um in other states I'm more familiar with that being called a magnet school but uh becoming a like specialized school that doesn't increase money but may increase the um like novelty of the school.
On May 29th, it was senior prom. Uh it was a really fantastic night and we got some teachers to dance with us and some admins Dr. >> So, we have pictures. >> I think they're coming out with the lookout. I'm sure they're great. Um, next week, seniors will start their exam blocks and have graduation rehearsals as they wrap up their high school careers. And in two weeks, the rest of the school population will begin their own final exams and finish up the year. Also, there were two class S track state champions out of this this year. Lucy O' Conor won the high jump and broke her own school record with a new high of 5'3 in. and Caleb Vernon has won the state championship in the triple jump. >> Great. >> Um, okay. So, for I just want to firstly go over our highlight for today's meeting.
In addition to her work with students, Amanda is a valued colleague who is also willing to collaborate, support others, and contribute to a positive school culture. Her kindness, dedication, and team-oriented oriented mindset makes her an exceptional educator and truly deserving of this recognition. CONGRATULATIONS, AMANDA. >> [cheering and applause] >> MIDDLE SCHOOL EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, LAUREN MANNY. >> [cheering] [applause] >> CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. LAUREN MANNY on being recognized as Middle School Employee of the Month. Lauren Manny is recognized for her outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment supporting both students and staff at Maple Valley. She consistently goes above and beyond her role offering to support colleagues, advocating for students, and contributing to a positive and collaborative school environment. Lauren brings a strong depth of knowledge to her work and use it to make thoughtful decisions that promote accountability and student success. She builds meaningful connections with students by leading discussions on mental health, engaging with students throughout the school day, and creative and create a supportive presence within the building.
District has been following protocol um in every aspect of that. I I I don't feel personally that it's not. So, from my perspective, um I mean, I'm ready to make a motion ultimately to just move on from where we're at, unless somebody else has a different motion they wish to throw on the table. I I again wish to express district is following them. I I can understand why you feel like it might not be with there are certain questions or we don't present them in the same way but again I just don't have the same number of questions as you or I ask them here uh or they are literally presented in the information item and any question I had is answered in that moment and then I wait to see if I have more based off that and and and live my life. So, does anybody have a different motion that they wish to make other than I guess keep following protocols as we are with our policies that are in place?
So it might increase numbers. Um, and we just last week decided that we're going to start looking into exploring a K38 model. There's a lot to do, but we're in a really good place. Um, the whole committee is working hard and having lots of conversations with folks in town, nearby towns, many conversations with Channon, which I'm appreciative of Dr. Z and team. Um, and this is kind of the pulse update. In September, we will have a report and we are anticipating in August, September putting out a survey and holding a forum. We will share those dates with the school committee as soon as we have it. Dr. Z, is there anything you want to add because you're on there too. >> I think it's really great. They have some forms coming up and person meetings and I got to engage with three wonderful people that I never got to engage with directly before.
Um, it's going to be about the CIS art show that the CIS held on Wednesday, May 13th. The CS art show highlighted over,200 pieces of student artwork showcasing student creativity, self-exression and personality through a wide range of artwork. Many pieces connected art to other subjects, especially science, including volcano artwork and fire prevention pieces to foster fire awareness in a fun way for students. But this art is actually important for the student body because it supports and builds student confidence by giving students a public space to display their work. As one CIS parent commented, "The art show makes student work feel more meaningful because families can see of the full collection of student creativity across the year, allowing students to develop a stronger sense of pride and self uh and self-confidence. Additionally, the CIS Jazz Band had also performed which provides another way for multi-talented CIS students to happily display their artistic abilities and allow for self-exression as we as a district foster talent and passion.
In addition, Lauren plays a vital leadership role in several school-wide initiatives, including leading the Tier 2 Committee and serving on the PBIS I think that's a typo, PBIS Universal Committee, where her organization and dedication have contributed to the measurable success. Her professionalism, compassion, integrity, and willingness to always do what is best for students make her an invaluable member of the Maple Valley community and truly deserving of this recognition. >> [applause] [applause] >> All right, next up we have our high school recipient, Sarah Teller. Congratulations to the Sarah Teller for being recognized as high school employee of the month. Sarah is recognized for her exceptional dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment to her students and the CHS community. She consistently gives her time and energy to support students both inside and outside of the classroom, especially as they prepare for the challenges of upcoming AP exams. Sarah creates a welcoming and supportive learning environment where she feels encouraged, respected, and motivated to succeed.
>> Um, President Wade, I just want to make one more thing clear is um when it's a consent agenda item, none of that is discussed at the board meeting. So there's no presentation, there's no explanation from admin, there's nothing because it is a consent agenda item that gets one vote and it passes with no discussion. Um, which is why I think it's important um that information is shared. Um, but I do agree we can move on. >> To be clear, those questions are shared for the consent agenda, right? Like any question that you have that goes through is there. I don't have them often. The things I look at for consent agenda is who's paying for it when it comes to travel or purchases or those kinds of things. That information is in the consent agenda. I have to search a lot sometimes, especially if it's the vouchers, but either way, it is in the information present for the questions that I have.
car Sarah and an so it's really great that you can engage at that level and explain a lot about the schools and an was there at the forum so >> um >> yeah and I think just I I was at um Grath Park day and there's a lot of interest from teachers and parents to share what their vision for the future is so I'm looking forward to being able to gather more of that as we go. >> Sorry. You said you're going to send out a survey in August, September, full report in December. >> There's going to be a midpoint. It's we're calling Well, the select board is calling it a midpoint report in September, and then another one in December. There will be a report in September, and then a final report in December. >> Okay. >> It will be a tight turnaround there.
Thanks to Mrs. Costello the CIS art teacher. This event would not have been possible. This event that we're highlighting also strongly aderes to board goal number four learning environment and belonging. As my time at CIS interviewing not only teachers in in attendance like Miss Costello and CIS student parents, the children at CIS um had expressed an immense self-ride reading their parents um from art artwork to artwork. a couple students who actually happened to recognize me even turting around the building demonstrating such events are building recognition and value for their student. Now moving on to more general highlights for CIS. Fourth grade had their Ellis Island migration/immigration simulation which had brought um an engaging perspective of history to life. Um, fifth grade is holding their annual learning celebration showcasing student accomplishments in writing and social studies, bringing a strong example of student growth, achievement, and math engagement for us.
In addition to her work in the classroom, she has a tremendous impact through the the kindness and fights helping foster positivity, connection, and school spirit throughout CHS. Sarah is known for treating students and colleagues with fairness, compassion, and respect. And her generosity and positive attitude make her a valued member of the school community. Her dedication and genuine care for others make her truly deserving of this recognition. SARAH, YOU THERE? >> [applause] >> I DON'T THINK THEY EVEN HAVE STORAGE STUFF. >> ALL RIGHT. May employee of the month for the district Miss Congratulations to Miss Dorota Wilk for being recognized >> [applause] >> for being recognized as district employee of the month. Dorota has consistently demonstrated an outstanding level of dedication, professionalism, and kindness in everything she does. She is always willing to step in and help wherever needed, never hesitating to support students, staff, or the school community.
I don't think there hasn't been like there might be something that I have sent in if there's a specific question on that or whatever. Um, I agree with you. That's why we have the question thing in place to address that very specific thing. So, uh, Christine, I'm probably going to butcher this in that I mean, do we need to motion anything for this? [laughter] >> President Wade, you are agendaized for possible action. >> So, I mean, if there is no action, can I I do I motion? >> You don't have to take action. You You can take action. >> Great. So if I don't want to take action and there's nothing we need to do, do we just go on living our lives? >> We just move on to the next. >> All right. Great. Look at that. It's a first for us all here today.
>> The September report will will not reflect the survey and forums. I'm anticipating but the December report will Okay. Committee. Uh are there other comm we the next thing on the agenda is committee updates. Are there any other things folks want to share? >> Think so. No, I don't have anything. >> The PTO president had her baby. Um, I'm gonna put together an e-card. That That is my only committee update. But FYI, Britney had her baby. Um, I am wondering if we should coordinate the retreat when and what when all five of us are able to engage with that. >> The school committee goals. >> Oh, thank you. School committee goals. Are there updates there? I didn't mean to. >> No. Um, so I've been communicating with Tracy Novik between the information you all sent and her schedule. She's given us five days in August that she could um work with us for our retreat and yeah, whatever you want to do to figure out which of those states.
Sixth grade will also have their celebration on June 14th moving up to um I'm going to cover one thing for Cherrybrook and I'll let Billy hand the wheel, but just to recap, we did have our Cherry Brook walkthrough. I'm sure um with Mr. for also go through um as we're having a first year implementation of student council at Cherry Road which supports student leadership role model role modeling and early uh responsibility. This is I personally think this is vital to build early foundation for student leaders down the line and a very important opportunity to provide um students the opportunity um to demonstrate or the students who demonstrate these qualities of immense leadership. This also adheres to board rule number one of student. >> That's great. However, Sherburg Student Council Service Project collected non-p perishable donations and created over 400 baggies to support local shelters. Another highlight of student leadership, service, and community impact.
Her positive attitude and warm smile make her a pleasure to work with and create a welcoming environment for everyone around her. Dorota's reliability, teamwork, and commitment to going above and beyond do not go unnoticed, and she truly embodies the qualities of an exceptional employee. She is highly deserving of being recognized as district employee of the month. And I heard it was your birthday yesterday, so happy birthday AS WELL. CONGRATULATIONS. >> [applause and cheering] >> NEXT IS MR. COLLINS. OH, I'M SORRY. MR. ANTHONY COLLINS. >> All right, our next recipient for employee of the month for elementary is Tara Purcell. Congratulations [applause] to Miss Tara Purcell for being recognized as the elementary employee of the month. Tara is an invaluable member of School 15 community and a highly deserving recipient of employee of the month. As an active member of our PBIS team, she consistently goes above and beyond to support both students and staff.
[laughter] All right. 5.3 discussion and possible action regarding policy JJ textbook supplementary materials selection and adoption. Uh Mr. Lenheiser, it says it's time to turn to you for comment. Yeah, I wanted to clarify why we brought forward this um agenda item and how we brought it forward because the goal is to have a discussion as a governing board in public everyone again because we don't ever get to have times to do this. This is the only time we can and it really goes back to me when we're talking about policy and updating and changing policy. We had a request two maybe three meetings ago I think from board member Van Hook. I know it's been a while, but three meetings ago, let's say that she would like to look and revise uh JJ. And so that was asked in a future agenda item that comes and what I'm looking to do is say when a board member is proposing to come and change uh a policy, how do we want to do this?
I had had some conversation with her around what it might be and my thought was that but again this will be something for the committee I guess the committee to decide at some point as a group um to talk about our role as a as as a committee. Um, there have sometimes been some tensions, maybe not necessarily with us, but in the district of between school committee and superintendent and that Tracy might be working with districts and also to help us and maybe at that point we could go through the goals we did for this year, see what we what worked, what didn't, and talk about goals. goals for next year. So, that's my update on that. >> Okay, great. >> And I don't Do you uh I don't know if Sarah Best wants to take over the communication or how you want to deal with that?
This last Friday 61st 61st annual children's merit by the PTO included the cakewalk craft baskets games touch a truck town vehicle cultures and CT state police helicopter providing a major community building event. Third grade has their transition season visiting CIS as rising stars. Okay, thank you very much.
Her dedication, positivity, and willingness to always go the extra mile make a lasting impact throughout the building. She is not only an outstanding teacher, but also a true asset to her district. Her uplifting attitude, collaborative spirit, and encouragement helps foster a positive and supportive school environment for everyone around her. CONGRATULATIONS. [applause and cheering] >> THE EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR elementary is TALISE GAYNOR. CONGRATULATIONS TO MS. Talise Gaynor for being recognized as a recognized as elementary employee of the month. Talise, a dedicated teacher at school number four, truly goes above and beyond for her students and school community. She creates a supportive and engaging classroom environment where all students feel valued and successful, especially those who are often the most difficult to reach. Through her compassion, positivity, and ability to build meaningful relationships, she makes a lasting impact on students, staff, and families alike. Talise is always willing to support others and continuously looks for ways to help the school number four community, making her incredibly deserving of elementary employee of the month.
Because I think it's really important for us to as a group, is that a decision that the entire board would like to do to move forward? and then it basically will authorize me to work with the board member or work with my team to come up within that first read. I've always felt it was interesting when we do the first read, it's not really an action thing, yet I felt like every time we do it, we're directed to do something because of it. And I don't know if that's necessarily following the what we're supposed to do. I just know that's traditionally what we've done in the past. So, board member Van Hook came. She gave us a a redline version of what she'd like to see put in place in terms of that. And what I wouldn't ask asking the entire board and I think this needs to be a process when we get a future agenda item ask if it's something where we have to come together and change policy is this a discussion and I would love to have board member Van Hook be able to explain why she brought it forward because I think that's important for everybody to hear.