00120 and I just realized that the empty seat is Andrea. Uh so we're ready. Uh I'd like to bring this uh meeting of the upper park with school board to order. If we could uh stand for the pledge of allegiance, please. And over here. 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. Justice. >> Thank you. Mr. Bishop, could I have a roll call, please? >> Certainly. Director Oswald >> here. >> Director Sharid >> here. >> Director Chaffrani. >> Director Cunningham >> here. >> Director McCarrick >> here. >> Director Fluki >> here. Director Kopilowski >> here, >> Director Bieber >> here, >> and Director Penny Packer >> here. >> Thank you. Uh, now
002I'd like to introduce our staff at the table. So, it'll be Drew Bishop, our business manager, Georgie Fiser, our HR director. We'll skip Dr. Fina since she's right here, but she's right here. uh uh Kyle Summers, our esteemed legal counsel, and our two um our two student representatives, Rean Miles and Ruth Padilla. And with that, I will start with my board president's report. I want to say that I'm looking forward to the state dinner at the Western Center next week. I hope all of the board members are coming. Uh happy birthday to Peg today. So, thank you for coming on your birthday. I got to spend a little bit of time, just a little bit because it was really busy at work for back to school day when um a lot of our directors went
003to various schools classes and had a good time. Uh and just a reminder that when we get to public comments, I would just appreciate if we could let our speakers speak uh no matter what they're speaking about without interruption. Um, also I'd like to take a moment to address the student walkout that occurred at the high school yesterday, which was February 11th. First and foremost, student safety is always our top priority. Once administrators became aware that the walkout was going to take place, district and school administrators were present to supervise and ensure that students remain safe throughout the event. We're aware that inappropriate language, including racial slurs, were used again during the event. Administrators were are reviewing what was observed and what has been reported to ensure concerns are addressed appropriately. The administration team is
004addressing these matters in accordance with the high school's code of conduct and district policy. As a board, we recognize that students have the right to express their views. Uh, board policy 220 affirms those rights provided that student expression does not materially and substantially disrupt the educational process or interfere with the rights and safety of others. The district does not encourage or discourage student protests, nor do we prevent or require participation. We take all concerns seriously and remain committed to addressing any additional information that may emerge. I encourage families to contact their students assigned assistant principal if they wish to report something their child saw or heard. If your child has expressed concerns or appears impacted by what they have observed, please know that our school counselors are available to provide support. We remain committed to
005fostering a safe, respectful, and focused learning environment for all students. Thank you. Uh and with that, I will turn it over to pseudo Dr. Roach and I I know we have a video for you all. >> Thank you. >> Do Dr. Roach did prepare uh sentiments for this evening's meeting. >> Good evening and thank you for the opportunity to present the February 2026 superintendent report. I know right now Mr. McCerrick is nervous as he's thinking this is going to go on for a long period of time, but I promise it's just a couple of items here that I apologize for not being there this evening, but wanted to get out. First, I want to appreciate the board members that were able to attend the board back to school day that we had in the last
006week of January. I also like to thank all of our teachers, the administrators in the room, anyone that had a a hand in in having a a great event for our uh board members all day. first visiting the middle school, followed up by a visit to the high school with a building tour, and then finishing up at Herford Elementary School, working with our third grade teachers, as well as getting an opportunity for mystery reader in either a first grade or a kindergarten classroom. So, it was a wonderful day. Appreciate Mrs. Malone, who I know is there uh for driving everyone all day, keeping everyone on time, and it was a great opportunity, and I think the board enjoyed it and look forward to future opportunities for the board back to school day. Next, I'd just
007quickly like to mention, as you can see on the agenda tonight, that the 2026 2027 school calendar is on the agenda for approval. Uh we are looking ahead to that school year to get ready. And something significant on that is the late start date for the school year. We are starting on Monday, August 31st, which is due to the late Labor Day. So, the summer may feel a little longer, but that date is in line with typical school calendars for us. So you'll see that calendar is on the agenda tonight and I know along with the calendar approval also comes the question about when the class of 2026 graduation is. Uh right now I have been in discussions with Mr. Flanigan looking at the end of year calendar as we are still here in February.
008We're still a little nervous with potential snow days uh and another snow day coming which could impact that. So, uh, we've made the commitment that we'll make the decision for and lock in the graduation date, and I'll share that information with everyone at the March 12th board meeting. So, stay tuned for the March 12th board meeting. We appreciate the support on the calendar getting approved tonight so we can let everyone know the plans for next year. And as soon as I know graduation, as soon as graduation date is set, we will get that information out to everyone. I also want to give a quick plug for the middle school upcoming spring musical, Susicle, which will be on February 26th and 27th at Upper Perk Middle School. Please come out and see. Typically, they usually have
009over a hundred uh students that are participating in that show. So, it's a great opportunity. And a little plug for our upcoming extracurricular committee meeting in February. We're also going to get a chance to see a preview. So, if you want to get a little preview, feel free to come to the committee meeting. And then a little later, uh, mid-March, March 13th, 14th, and 15th, please clear your calendars for at least one of those shows for the high school's spring musical in the Adams family. So, that's a great show and looking forward to see what the High School Musical will look like this year. So, I hope to see everyone there. And then finally, if I could give one last plug for the innovation fair, today is the day that uh we are going to
010close out the uh presentation applications. So, if you're interested, I don't have any board uh submissions yet. So, hopefully by tomorrow, we'll keep it open till tomorrow uh till Friday so we can get any submissions. As of today's date, uh we have 16 submissions that have been uh sent in. So, we have a potential 16 presentations. I'm confirming with each and everyone each and everyone of those uh at this time, but looking forward to February 26th starting at 6:30 to uh till 8:00 at Upper Perk Middle School in the gymnasium for the opportunity to come and walk through and hear great ideas, many from students, we have a teacher, we have some administrators, we have a parent, and we have a couple community groups. So, we're looking forward to that. What we're going to need
011now in the next two weeks is a push to get people from the community to come and just participate. Just walk through, not even present, just come and walk through and hear the ideas. And for anyone that's out there that has not had an opportunity to see the middle school, uh Dr. Haney has set up with some students to have some studentled tours through the middle school. So between 6:30 and 7:30, anyone that would like to have a tour of the middle school separate from the gymnasium and the innovation fair, that opportunity is there. So Mr. McCerrick, I'm not sure how much time that is, but it's a pretty short report. So, I appreciate it and uh have a great night. >> Four minutes, one of his shorter presentations, I'll tell you. >> He literally
012was timing it. It was great. >> I was called on the carpets, so you know, um the background for that is a few years ago he was away, sent in a presentation like this, and I swear it lasted about 15 minutes. Was >> 23. Yeah, it was long. It was long. Okay. Anything else from you? Okay. All right. We will move on from superintendent report and we will move to our student representative to the board report. Ladies, I want to make sure I'm close to the mic. >> Good evening. Um, starting off the senior classes in the process of finalizing prom and catering. We're meeting tomorrow. Um, and then information will be sent out. The Great Gat theme for prom this year is going to be The Great Gatsby. Um, the NHS has a clothing
013drive that started on Tuesday, February 10th, and will be running until March 5th. The band orchestra and choir is doing a suit fundraiser until the 29, sorry, the 19th, um, February 19th. And then the community blood drive at the ant center will be on March 13th after the UPS blood drive. Thank you. >> Uh, the junior class will be having a fundraiser at Raw Replenish on February 21st from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Uh, the musical tickets for the Adams family are now on sale. And the blood drive um for the high school will take place on the 27th and is sponsored by the Leo's Club. And on the 28th, Minithon will be hosted by FBLA. >> Okay, thank you. All right, we will move on to Mr. Summers and our solicitor's report and sunshine
014act announcements. >> Thank you, Madam President. The board did meet in an executive session immediately prior to tonight's meeting for the purpose of discussing a matter of personnel involving an administrative employee, three confidential student matters, um a matter of personnel involving a support staff employee, and a matter related to collective bargaining. Um, by way of usual announcements, um, there are two public comment opportunities here at tonight's meeting. Uh, the first public comment opportunity is just on items that are being voted upon on tonight's agenda. So, the school calendar, for example, uh, certain bills that are on the the list um for approval and other items that are being voted upon that comes uh almost immediately after uh the presentations that's coming up. And then there's another public comment opportunity at the end of the meeting
015that is on any other matters of concern that may come before the board. Um not necessarily just those ones that are being voted upon by the board tonight. Um anyone who wishes to make public comment um needs to sign up before doing so. Signup sheets are available in the back of the room. Um and they are turned in they need to be turned in in there's a box located directly next to the projector screen. um those signup sheets do need to be um submitted prior to the comment period. So if you wish to comment, for example, at the end of the meeting on on just issues of concern that aren't necessarily being voted upon, you need to fill out the signup sheet and have it turned into the the into the box next to the
016screen prior to the comment period beginning at the end of the meeting. Um there is a three minute time period that's enforced for each person. Um, I will have a little sign that indicates when you have a minute left, when you have 30 seconds left, and when you have no time left. And we just ask that you conclude your comments um at the end of that. Um, all comments do need to be directed at the board. Um, so there's the comments are made from the the podium that's over on the the side of the table. Um, but they need to be directed to the board president, not to other members of the audience. Um, the only other uh item I believe is just that comments that are made uh during public comment are those of
017the speakers alone and do not necessarily reflect the views of individual schoolboard directors or the district as an entity. Um, and with that, that concludes my report. >> Thank you. All right, we're going to move on to presentations and discussion and first the PMA region 6 district choir members presentation. >> Good evening. Tonight we are pleased to welcome three outstanding members of the Upper Perkyan High School choir. Claire Judge, Justin Mazerni, and Ethan Ranstead who are joined by our coral director, Dr. Mark Thomas. This November, Claire, Justin, and Ethan were among a select group of students who competed at the PMEA District 11 Coral Festival at Upper Maran High School. Following a competitive audition, all three students earned placement and participated in that festival. Their accomplishments did not stop there. Based on their performances, each
018of them qualified for the PMEA Region 6 Chorus Festival, a significant achievement and a testament to their talent and dedication. This honor provides them the opportunity to advance and complete and compete for state recognition. Claire, Justin, and Ethan will participate in the region 6 chorus festival at Nami High School February 19th through the 21st. We commend them for their hard work, their commitment, and their excellence and wish them continued success. Tonight, we proudly recognize their participation at PMEA District 11, as well as their advancement to PMEA region 6. At this time, I would like to invite Claire, Justin, and Ethan along with Dr. Thomas to the podium to fair to share a few words about these students accomplishments. >> Thank you so much for recognizing our students here tonight. um that they are really dedicated,
019hardworking um young people. I couldn't be prouder of them. Um this crew has worked harder, I think, than than anybody I've had over my 27 years here, 28 years, whatever it is now. Um but I'm extremely proud of them. And not only did they do really well, they're they're sitting in really good positions. They all finished in the top 10 um going into the state competition next week. And Justin is actually ranked Justin is actually ranked number one um in our region. So, and again, thank you so much for recognizing them. We really appreciate it. Thank you. Congratulations again and good luck. All right. And now I'll move it along to the 2026 27 Western Center budget presentation. Mr. Living good. Hello. >> Good evening everyone. Uh for the new board members, my name is
020Dave Lingood. I'm the executive director down at the Western McGomery Career and Technology Center. Uh this is my fifth year, start of fifth year in January. So, uh it's a pleasure to be back here for the returning board members. So, congratulations on new appointments. Um I'm going to go over the budget. I'm going to keep it short. I have three minutes, right? That's it. Put the sign up. I'm out. Um [laughter] >> okay. Dr. Roshi's presentation was four minutes tonight. >> I don't think you beat that. So, but I am going to go through this rather quick. It's a rather probably the simpler budget I've done in the last five years. So, um we look at a fiveyear 10-year historical re preview of our budgets where we stand and and the student population. Uh we
021start this process in October with our teachers. They get the the request in and then we look at it and see where we should go. Um this year we had really targeted two teachers. So in this budget what you'll see is the additional of two teachers. Um nothing really else besides healthcare cost rising. Uh so here's the number. Let it sit there for a second. Let me explain. I can be uh so the overall increase is 5.56% but to the districts because of grant funding and supplement um subsidy coming in from the state the overall budget is 3.3% to upper perk that means it's an increase of $255,477. Now you guys knew this day was coming. You guys pushed hard and you're there. you you guys are sending the most students down to the Western
022Center. So, kudos to you. Bank account maybe not so much. Um, so that's where we stand. And I'm going to go go through this a little differently. So, how we get this budget is a five-year average of the eight the attendance there. Um, so as you can see over the five years, those numbers for upper per kept went up, spring forward went down. So, it you have 41.4% 4% of that average daily attendance at the Western Center. Overall, your contribution for next year is a little over $3 million um from compared to last year. So, three million. And then I'm going to go to the one slide that really puts it all together. Okay? Not that I'm trying to rush, but This is the slide. Um, sorry. Can I stand over here and do this?
023Where's my pointer? There we go. All right. So, for you guys, you can see where we started where where this has been creeping up. So, the last couple years here, you really jumped because of your ADM values, right? So, now you're a little over 3 million with 41% share. spring for actually went down over the last couple years. So that's where because of the 5year average, the adjustments we had made. So increase of 255,000 from last year for you guys because of your ADM and then you're sitting at 3 million as your contribution to the Western Center. Um, in total, our our budget's around a little over 9 million, but the district's share is 7 million. So, with that being said, uh, we do tremendous things down there. I want to give you some numbers.
024Um, and in in this budget, like I said, there's two instructor positions. Uh, one for carpentry and one for healthcare. Currently today, just about two hours ago, so it might have changed by then. Uh we have 306 applications. We still have until March 15th to go. It's to be a record year. Scary. Upper Perk though has not really done the push yet because they only have 47 applications turned in. So knowing that and knowing where Upper Perk usually stands, we're projecting almost 400 applications will come in this year. for about 200 seats. The two teacher positions I have, the intro, the healthc care, which is the intro to med cluster, has 47 applications right now. With the one instructor we have, we can only bring 20 of those students in. That's why it's important to
025grow that to a three-teer program. The carpentry program has 17 applications. we only have 10 seats. If we get that second instructor, that's 20 seats. So, being cognizant in where we've been going and what we want to do there is more student more opportunities equals more teachers. The more students we put in with teachers means we're going to need more support staff in the future, which also might mean the big eword expansion. We're not there yet, guys. We're not there. Maybe one day we'll get there. So, with that being said, um that's my budget. I I really kept it tight this year because of those new teacher positions to bring more students to our school. Uh the trades are hot. We know this. I think a third of the eighth grade students applied last year.
026So, we are very popular amongst Upper PK students. Uh with that being said, I'll see most of you next week at our state dinner. Uh it's very exciting to have Disha Drier, President Obama's social secretary there with us. Uh we have some dignitaries from Harrisburg coming, not the governor, but other we tried. Um and local politicians. So, next week's about mingling, talking, non-b businessiness meeting, and then hopefully maybe 4th, um, nonofficial to have a full joint board meeting with our JOC. Uh, that night, we'll be presenting our feasibility study to see where this might go in the next 5 years. So, with that, thank you for your time. I know it wasn't three or four, but I made it quick. >> Any questions for me? >> He didn't set the timer this time. You got
027lucky. Any questions? >> Thank you, Keith. >> No, no questions. But I just like to tell the our audience here over the past few years since Mr. Living Good has been down there, we've done great improvements on everything. He's done a fantastic job. Um, he's brought the building up to spec, you know, repaired a lot of things that need to be repairing without doing costly expenses. Uh he's brought in partners and he's constantly looking for partners for the school down there. He brought in Hunter Automotive a couple years ago. They replaced the equipment in our automotive bays, the alignment machines, the lifts, and some other stuff. Um no cost to us. That's like how much? $100,000. >> Well, in total for two programs about 355,000. >> I just want to say this guy's been doing
028a great job down there. He put into the budget over the past few years extra money so he could do um the repairs that needed. Brought the shops up to what they needed to get the tools and give the kids everything that they needed. I just want to say he's been doing a fantastic job down there. I'm hoping he stays there for a while and I'm hoping that in the next few years we can make some more improvements down there to bring more of our kids in there. Like you said, our our share right there is the highest because we keep sending more kids. There is an interest there and the other districts have a large interest there also. They would love to expand that building and get every kid. He said we're going to
029have 400 applications for what? 200 positions. Wouldn't it be nice to take 400 applications and get almost 400 kids in there? That's all. Thank you, Dave. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Dave. Thank you. >> All right, we will move on to policy first read. So board members, we have uh several policies up for first read. Hopefully you've had an opportunity to take some time to read through the policies. If you haven't, please do so at your convenience. And are there any questions at this time? [clears throat] Okay. Thank you. >> All right. Uh let's see. Um unless there's Do you see any more? I didn't see anybody come up. Okay. Um, all of the public comments I have are for the the end time. So, we will there aren't any public comments on action items.
030So, I'd move uh look for an approval of the agenda. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Okay. Hearing none. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. I'd like to get an approval of the minutes of the January 8th schoolboard meeting. >> Motion. >> Second. Any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Okay. I we don't have anything under old business. So, we'll move on to new business. >> Madam President, can I make a motion to approve the personnel report in its entirety? That is the retirements, the resignation, the appointments, and the leaves. Do I have a second? Second. Thank you. any discussion comments. >> Oh, sorry. Go ahead. >> Um, under softball, >> um, if you don't know the answer, that's fine. Just let me know at some point. Um,
031do any of those positions reflect I'm guessing it doesn't any JV positions? Are they Are those all with the exception of that middle school coach, are those all varsity positions? >> I'll have to get back to you. >> Yeah. Yeah. Again, I want to voice my concern relative to JV softball and making sure that we do our due diligence to support a JV softball team. We've been gone a couple years now without Okay. >> Yep. And then the positions for event workers, we used to list those in mass and now and thank you for listing them separately like that and listing them with their their job duty. So appreciate doing that. Thank you. >> Go ahead. Just going to say um congratulations and pending congratulations on Miss Gunther on her retirement. >> Okay. Any other
032comments? Hearing none. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. We will move on to action items. >> Melanie, I'm going to request that we take each action item separately. Sure. Tonight, um several of them deal with financial implications. So I'd like to go through them pretty thoroughly. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Motion to do action item A, which is to revise the fund balance commitments for the 2425 general fund as specified in the notes here recommended by the finance committee. >> Any discussion? Okay, hearing none. All in favor? I >> I. >> Any opposed? >> Okay. Uh item B, motion to approve the 2425 single audit report. >> Motion >> second. Any discussion? >> It was nice to see the the report in in positive favor for us this time. It was it was nice
033to see. >> It's the first that we've had a clean report in years. So, thank you very much, Mr. Bishop. >> Yep. And Megan, too. And Megan. I got you. >> All right. Uh any other discussion? All in favor? I >> I >> any any opposed? Okay, motion carries. >> Looking at item C, motion to adopt the resolution as prepared by bond council and um Mr. Summers, could you provide some insight on this for us? >> Sure. And actually, if you want to take a a motion and then a second, we could I could motion. >> Second. All right. Now, Mr. Summers, please. >> Yes. For item C, the the resolution as prepared by bond council. I would like to invite up to the podium uh Mr. Jonathan Cox uh from Eert Seaman's law firm.
034Uh Mr. Cox is the school district's bond council and he can provide some more information and explanation to the board. >> Can can you turn the can you turn the microphone up? Thank you very much. >> Okay. >> Thank you. It's a pleasure to be with everyone this evening. Um so I understand that your financial adviser Jamie Doyle from PFM recently met with the finance committee to review the uh uh proposed refinancing opportunity. Uh so the resolution before the board this evening I'll just note for the minutes has been advertised as required under the local government unit debt act appeared on the 9th in the mercury. Uh so the resolution before the board this evening authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds of the district series 2026 in the maximum amount of $9.1 million to
035refund the school district's series of 2019 bonds for debt service saving purposes. You'll note in the resolution that the transaction will only proceed to the extent that the district is able to achieve at least a 2% savings u in terms of debt service of the principal amount of the bonds being refund and that's net of issuance costs and net of state reimbursement. So that's actual savings to the district. Otherwise, the resolution contains all the requirements under state law, federal tax law, and federal securities law for the district to issue uh municipal bonds, tax exempt municipal bonds in a public offering to get the lowest interest rates possible in the bond market. Uh that being said, I'm happy to answer any questions that you have and if there aren't any questions, I would just ask for
036a roll call vote. I myself would be very happy to save 2% net of any costs. So, uh does anyone have any other >> That number is $182,000 that we'd be saving by refinancing this. So, we take the management of our district here very seriously. We try to save as much and get as much as we can for what we're spending. >> That's potential. I was in the finance committee meeting and I'll say what I said there again. It would this is a no-brainer. [laughter] So, thank you. All right. Any other comments? All right, Mr. Bishop, could we have a roll call, please? >> Certainly. Uh, I might be a little out of order here, but we'll go with it. Uh, Director Shmet, >> yes. >> Director Chaani, yes. Director Fluki. >> Yes. >> Director
037Bieber. >> Director Penny Packer. >> Uh, yes. >> Director Oswald, >> yes. >> Director Kopski, >> yes. >> Director McCormack, I'm sorry, Director McCarrick. >> Yes. >> And Director Cunningham. >> Yes. >> That's everybody. Okay. >> And the motion passes nine to zero. >> Yes. Thank you. And thank you very much. >> Thank you so much. Have a have a good wonderful evening. >> Yes. You too. Thank you. >> All right. We'll move on to item D. Motion to approve the contract with First Student Inc. for Student Transportation pending solicitor approval. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Any discussion? And thank you again transportation for bringing this to us. Uh any uh all in favor? I >> I >> any opposed? Okay. Thank you very much. Uh like item E, motion to approve the Montgomery County
038Intermediate Unit membership services budget for 2627 at an anticipated cost of $38,613, which results in an increase of $1,612 as recommended by the finance committee. >> Motion. >> Second. Any discussion hearing? None. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. Uh we have policies for approval. Uh 246 student wellness and 918 title one parent and family engagement. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Any discussion? Hearing none. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Okay. Uh G. Motion to approve an agreement with the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit for support and training for power school student information system implementation for a maximum of 60 hours of support not to exceed $9,450. >> Motion >> second. Any discussion? >> Dr. Fina, refresh my memory. Is that part of the power school package? Just it go. Are you asking if these
039hours are part of the original package or a request for additional hours? >> Yes. [laughter] >> Then yes. No. Uh these are the the request is being made um quite frankly out of my office um for an additional 60 hours for the course of the 26 to start now through the course of the 26 27 school year. Um we've been working really hard. We want to make sure teachers are prepared uh when students return in August and we feel like some additional training hours with the CLIU. They are very good um are are worth it for our families, for our teachers u and for our students. I'm just concerned about the financial implication and you know I'm coming with back with the questions about the technology and you know every time it seems like we
040have a an agenda there's and I just want to make sure it's budgeted make sure we're not you know anyone else hearing no other comments all in favor I >> I >> any oppose Okay. Uh we will move on to letter H. Motion to approve the renewal agreement with Crown Castle to provide upgraded internet service from July 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2029, followed by five optional annual renewals. >> Motion >> second. Any discussion hearing? None. All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Okay. Letter I. Motion to approve the 2627 school calendar with the first day of school for the 2627 school year Monday, August 31st. >> Motion, >> second. Any discussion? >> I appreciate the new format. >> Yeah, it's a lot easier to read. >> So, Alexis, if that was you, >> acceptable
041>> talked about it in communications. Yep. >> Just as a point of clarification, um the April 16th date has the wrong symbol. It is a teacher inservice day. Just just for clarity. April 16th. Okay. That's what it says. >> I believe the original one posted was not correct. >> Gotcha. The symbol. The words were right. >> Gotcha. Okay. Any other discussion? >> Did I get a motion for that? Did I get a motion for that? Thank you. Okay. Uh, all those in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. Calendar is approved. Uh, J. Motion to approve an overnight field trip for the UPS Future Business Leaders of America uh club to attend the FBA State Leadership Conference in Hershey, April 12th to the 15th. >> Motion. >> Second. Any discussion? >> Oh, we have talk to me
042a little bit about um sorry about chaperones. Um, yeah, >> I knew you were going to ask that and I can't answer your question right now. I'm sorry. I don't I don't know the exact number of of chaperons. Typically, >> this particular trip um is two, but it it would not be truthful for me to say I know that for a fact. >> Just >> it met the guidelines when we reviewed and approved it both by Mr. Flanigan and myself. >> Right. I'm concerned about boys, girls, and having male female chaperoons. We do we have that. >> I'm going to have to look. Okay. Director Penny Packer. >> All right. Yeah. Just Thank you. >> Should we put that under new business? Old business. You can. Okay. We have to April. Uh well, not really.
043Uh okay. Any other comments? Hearing none. All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. Move on to K, which is a motion to approve the public school facility improvement grant resolution requesting 3.165219 million from the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the building envelope stabilization and roof replacement project and designate the board president and business administrator as authorized officials to execute all related documents. >> Motion. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Yes. So, can you like talk about the timeline of all of that as related to um item L as well? The whole and we had talked about this before. Could you just kind of draw that out again so everybody understands? Great. >> Sure. Um the the Commonwealth Financing Authority uh proposed a grant uh for school districts um to write in for capital improvement projects. Um
044so we pursued this grant opportunity last year uh for the roofing replacement at four of our district facilities. Uh we discussed that uh unfortunately last year we did not we were not awarded any funds. Um so this year the grant uh it was opened in January. It closes March 13th. uh those grant funds. I have written the grant funds to cover the high school 45 or five sections of the 45 as well as herford. Those roof structures are structures um that are no longer viable roof sections and are in need of replacement. Um this is a grant opportunity where the the grant is the the grant funds cover 75% of the total cost of those roof replacements. So, the district commits to cover the remaining 25% of the cost to repair those grants. Um, so
045that we're asking for you to approve the letter and the commit funds commitment. The caveat being that that grant is due March 13th of this year. Grant awards are not approved until the fall. So originally the hope was that we would be able to address some of those ro roof structures this summer. Uh unfortunately without those grant you know awards being till the fall we would have to delay. What's important for the board to know is that if we proceed past and accept bids we cannot include any of those roof structures uh for the grant. So, the district administration, I'm working uh Mr. Roarbach, uh Mr. Bishop and and Dr. Roach to talk about the potential timing and the viability of those roofs to to wait until the summer of 2027 with hopes that we
046can apply for those funds. So, we're asking for a commitment. The application is prepared. Um we've we have obtained letters of support from local uh politicians. we're ready to submit. Uh but we're the factor that's still in question is are there any roof sections that may need repaired because maintenance is is costly. And so as you remember last year we proceeded with several roof sections because the cost to repair it was excessive and it was causing um you know not a great environment for our high school and four or five students in terms of needing fixed. So, um, that's sort of the really long story related to those grants and we are hopeful that this year we will get some if not all of the funding >> that. Thank you for that explanation. I I
047just wanted some clarity to make sure that all the board directors knew how that was rolling and the timing of everything. So because it's a chunk chunk of change and >> so our our hope is that um you know we'll have a conversation we'll take it back to facilities to talk about if there are any roof sections uh Mr. Warbach that you know we'll give the facilities a recommendation of things that maybe need to re be removed from the grant as currently written because we would not want to delay that repair to 2027. >> Thank you Dr. Fia. >> Welcome. >> Yep. Thank you. All right. Any other discussion? Uh all in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. And then we'll move along to L, which is the motion to approve the matching funds commitment committing
048$791,35 in local funds toward the building envelope stabilization and roof replacement replacement project in support of the public school facility improvement grant application. Can I have a motion? >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? I think we're good now. Okay. All right. All in favor? I. Any oppose? >> All right. We're going to move on to M, which is motion to approve the overnight excursion proposal for the Uptones to travel to New York City to perform at the Empire State Building and Cathedral of St. John the Divine from April 16th and 17th in 2026. Motion >> second. Any discussion other than awesome. All right. Uh hearing none. All in favor? I. Any oppose? All right. Last but not least, we have letter N. Motion to approve the following Christ staff for the 2526 school year.
049And I'd be looking for a motion. >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? >> Okay. Welcome aboard. >> Melanie, I just have a question. Um, so we potentially have some upcoming um sports overnight trips, which you know, postseason stuff. So, will we be getting the approval for that or that? How is that going to roll? I have not yet received any of those requests, but when those requests come to our direction, we would move for board approval. Yes. >> Because it'll probably be short timing. >> Correct. >> Is that something we could like predict and do it kind of preemptively rather than >> Yeah, I'm happy to I'm happy to talk uh with Mr. Kerswig and and you know, lay the foundation for those approvals. >> Okay.
050>> Um >> Yeah. Thank you. in anticipation of our students being able to travel to them. Anyone else? All in favor? Oh, no. Back to the financial reports. I forgot that was an extra question. Megan Moyer, would you like to come up and present us with our financial reports, please? Good evening. Tonight's business reports include January 2026 operating reports, cash, payroll, and the cafeteria report. Also included are the general funds list of payments totaling 2 million427,314.50. Also is the um we have the capital reserve payment to office environments totaling $67,562.50. Okay. Any questions? >> No. >> I'm going to tell you that this is the first time I haven't had any questions. >> It was a short period. >> Yeah. All right. Have a good night. >> Thanks, Megan. All right. Uh uh could we
051have a >> motion? >> Thank you. >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Any opposed? Okay. Uh, couple of new follow-up items. >> Yep. Troops. Okay. And then we'll move on to public comment. >> And Madam President, if I may, just uh one thing I usually include in my uh solicitor's report that I just forgot to mention tonight is just generally in terms of public comment um that it's an opportunity to share information with the board. It is um the three minutes is is designed for residents and taxpayers to be able to share their opinions, their uh uh beliefs or positions on different issues with the board. It is not to engage in debate or deliberation with the board. And I usually mention that I realized that I didn't mention it
052earlier. So, I just wanted to add that. >> Thank you. All right. Um I have a pile. I don't think we don't have any more in there. All right. Melissa Limeach. >> The luck of the draw. If you would turn the microphone on, please. I'm Melissa Lambach from East Greenville Burrow. Um, and I just want to address a little bit about the um protest that happened yesterday. Um, first I think we should acknowledge the courage that these kids had to stand up for what they feel is right and what is wrong going on that is wrong. Um, and I would like to comment on the racial issues, the racial slurs, and we got an email saying that these things were going to be addressed and handled. I would like to know what that looks like
053because I've never seen it happen before. Um, my daughter after a football game had rocks thrown at her car and the n-word shouted at her and she was followed home. I called the police. This happened on school grounds. I called the police because she was terrified and I was pissed. I did not get a call from school on Monday and I know they knew because the police called them for further in information about the kids. I finally called on Tuesday and was told, "You called the police. It's out of our hands." She has now been placed twice this year in the class in a class with one of those kids. I find that to be infuriating. She is a senior. These are classes that she needs to graduate. She can't not take these classes. But
054I don't think she should be forced to sit in a classroom with a child that threw rocks and yell the n-word at her repeatedly. It is the school's responsibility to protect our children. Black children in our school are not protected ever. They walk down the hallways having the n-word shouted constantly. They're constantly being asked, "Hey, can I have the nword pass?" That is wrong. They need education about how wrong it is because clearly they're not getting it home. um you are making a terrible experience for these kids. You are hurting their mental health. You are hurting their physical health. Um and I think you all need to really take a look at what you are actually going to do, not just we're going to we're going to take care of it. I want to know
055what you're gonna do and I want to see it happen and I'm gonna keep coming even after my kid graduates to keep reminding you you have to do something. This ad hoc committee, I appreciate it, but you haven't done anything yet. So, please, please protect these kids. Thank you. Thank you. Um, Aaron Banis. My name is Aaron Bannis. I live in Upper Handover Township. I'm a proud parent of two Upper Perk students and an educator myself with 22 years experience. I also serve as vice president on the Herford PTFS organization and I've had the honor of being a PTFS parents and teachers for students member for the last 5 years. I'm here tonight to speak about policy 707, the use of facilities and the impact, the negative impact it's having on PTFS and our ability
056to best serve our students in this district, which is a core mission of our group's work. It is my understanding that policy 707 was first adopted in June of 2022, but for some reason the policy was never fully implemented until this school year following its recent revision in December of 2024. I'm curious if board members who voted for policy 707 fully considered the consequences of now charging PTFS for security and custodians at our free family community events. For most, the policy has been poorly implemented. The district's facilities use form does not align with the policy. The policy is not consistently applied. Herford was charged for our fall fest, but Marboro and the 45 center were not. The most recent sweetheart dance, both Heroford and Marborl were originally given the estimate of $180 for two security
057guards at a two-hour event. But just a week before, one week before the event, both schools received a revised estimate of $360 to align with not only policy 707, but also the district's contract with Cardinal Point, which says security guards have to be paid a minimum of four hours for working beyond the workday. I thank Dr. Ro for his quick communication and resolution for these revised communications, as well as Director Cunningham for your communication as well. But the issue still remains. Secondly, PTFS was never informed by the district that policy 707 was revised or would be implemented to help anticipated the new added cost of these events. This is critical for our organization's planning. We're already doing this on a sho shoestring budget. Additionally, why is PTFS considered a class three or sorry, class 2
058organization and not a class one as per policy 707? District teachers, administrators, and employees make up a large membership of PTFS, our organization. And unlike the other two class 2 organizations in the policy, PTFS does not charge families to attend our events. Lastly, the additional fees imposed on PTFS by policy 707 are impacting our ability um to continue holding schoolwide free family events and provide important resources for our students. For example, PTFS at Herford pays 100% the cost and busing for field trips for all of our students. And fundraising efforts of PTFS have also contributed to building improvements such as new playground equipment, new school sign, water refilling stations, saving the district close to $50,000 over the last 5 years for Herford alone. And that's just one school. PTFS looks forward to attending the next
059policy meeting on Tuesday, February 17th at 5:30 to discuss this impact further and to work with the board on muchneeded revisions. Additionally, two board directors, I will be sending you an email and I will be sending you some more detail of what PTFS does for our students. Thank you so much. >> Thank you, Vicky McCarrick. Okay, never mind. Uh, Christina Braithweight. So, it's been a while since I've had to come before the board to speak, almost a year, and I do pride myself on keeping my comments to topics that truly affect children. Topics like belonging, identity, and inclusion to ensure that they get the most out of their school experience. I don't fall into the rabbit hole of conspiracy theories, and I back up all of my claims and comments with actions that benefit this
060community. But at 8:54 a.m. yesterday, I received a text from my son telling me the school was doing an ICE walk out, and my heart sank. I applaud the students for believing in something enough to peacefully protest. But I'm going to be transparent. I told my kids to stay away just like you'll never see me at a protest because the second a black person shows up, the thug and rier rhetoric starts. I knew that the school protest would be a mini version. One of my sons went home because he couldn't find a ride to tech in the chaos. But my middle son was unable to leave and I was too far to come and get him. He had to hear kids banging on the locker, screaming the n-word and black lives don't matter. How do
061I know this is true? Because he was texting me the whole entire time while I was at work. I couldn't come get him. My heart was broken and I was terrified it would escalate beyond words. And we all know what happens when large group of bigots get violent towards black people. I send my children to school every day trusting you all to keep them safe both physically and psychologically. I don't care that you are unaware of the protest. That's not my concern. My concern is the toxic racist culture that you continue to let fester in the schools. I challenge you all. Go ask the kids how often they hear the n-word daily at school. And now imagine how black children are expected to learn and thrive. And parents, we need to do better. Have these
062conversations with your kids and tell them this language is not appropriate ever. Full stop. No excuses. Make an effort to lean into the uncomfortable and actually parent these children or acknowledge the fact that it comes from you and work on yourselves. Administration, I never complain without offering an actionable solution. However, when there is a trend of schools doing one particular action, don't be merely reactionary. Be proactive and strategic and create a contingency protocol. There's no reason this walkout should have devolved into chaos filled with racial slurs. Let's plan for these scenarios and be prepared to create order out of chaos. And remember, policy 220 states lwd, vulgar, or propane profane language, whether verbal, written, or symbolic is unprotected student expression. Thank you. >> Thank you. Maggie Buckwalder, Maggie Buckwilder, Upper Hanover Township. Um, I cannot
063speak as well as these folks and thank you very much for your strong words. Um, just to tie the uh tech school element into this and I know I've spoken in front of the board about the amazing person that I know as Sarah Kinyones who graduated and got the full the biggest scholarship that the tech school offered. She was the president of HOSA and she is now of the 60,000 students to go to UCF. She is the first person to start the EMT club again after COVID times. Uh she's an honor student in biochemistry forensic science. She's a student who is a child of immigrants. Okay. Her mother is from Colombia. She is now driving to school with her passport to the point that she has to worry because ICE has been on campus that
064she won't get it out in time before they smash her windows and pull her out of the car and physically detain her. Born in New Jersey. Amazing student, future bright as can be. As a student of developmental psychology and a family of medical providers and an educational advocate, Dr. Fina, you've known me for a long time. If you do not know the psychological, sociological, educational, and physical damages that are caused by racism, study up because it is proven more damaging than a kid punching a kid in the hallway. It should be treated that way by the school. It should be zero tolerance. I don't know if that looks like suspension or what, but you need to realize the damage that is permanent. It's been studied for a hundred years. Please look into it. Thank you.
065>> Thank you, Sharon Bastone. Hello, Sharon Bestone from Upper Handover. First, I want to say how proud I am of the students who chose to participate in the walk out. It takes real courage to stand up for what you believe in, especially in this community. These students knew there would be consequences and they still chose to use their voices. Whether or not we agree with their message, that kind of civic engagement deserves recognition. I also want to acknowledge that many parents were upset or even scared their for their children. These feelings are valid and I respect them. As parents, we want our kids to be safe. I simply stand with the students in their decision to speak out. Supporting them does not mean dismissing the concerns of others. It means believing our kids deserve to
066be heard. My biggest concern, however, is the racial slurs reported shouted at the student protesters. I firmly believe the counterprotesters had every right to be there. Speech apply free speech applies to everyone. But racial slurs are not a difference of opinion. They are harassment. The protest shined a light on the racism and bigotry that exists in the school and in this community. Many of likely seen the USA Today article that showed a world uh the world a very dark side of upper that is painful and embarrassing but it is also a reality not ignore. It is not fair that the schools are expected to solve the problems created by society at large. But it's fair or not. It is your responsibility for making schools safe for children. For years, for many years, many of us
067have come to this board asking for meaningful action. I have heard thoughtful discussions and seen plans for the future, but we need action now. This cannot be treated as a side project. It has to be the core priority of this district. I am deeply disappointed that not all board members attend the ad hoc committee. The issue affects every student in this district. Every board member should be present and engaged, and frankly, parents should be showing up in greater numbers as well. I am truly at a loss to what will finally create a sense of urgency to stop the racism and bullying in this district. Students suffering has not been enough. Students taking their own lives has not been enough. Parents pleading for help has not been enough. Losing millions of dollars to charter schools has
068not been enough. The damage to our district's reputation has not been enough. The viral news article will likely not be enough. So, I have to ask, what will it take? Thank you. Uh Megan Smith. >> Hi. >> Oh, there it goes. My name is Megan Smith. I'm a resident with Pensburg. Um just kind of addressing the issue yesterday. Um but a little more so than that. My son was in sixth grade and uh he was getting bullied, harassed. I pulled him out. He was in CCA for the whole middle school year. We tried again with high school and you said that it did not disrupt the class yesterday. Um my son came off the tech bus. He tried to get in the school. The vice principal would not allow him in the school. It was
069just your chaos. He called his dad. His dad picked him up. He went to work with me yesterday. Um, this is again like this is why I had him in online school and we're trying to give him that high school experience. We're trying to do all this with him and what what's being done about this? Like you don't want religion mixed in with school, so why are you mixing politics with school? So, um, now we're like rethinking and thinking about putting him back into charter school because of all these incidents. like this is part of the reason why we pulled him out in middle school. You guys didn't do anything about the bullying, you guys. It was just it was nothing was happening. So, he was pulled out. We're trying this again and here we
070go again. So, it's just we're just frustrated because we want our son to feel safe. We want him to have that high school experience, but with everything happening, how can he have that in the Upper Perk School District? Thank you. >> Thank you. Maline Werder. Is it Worder? Did I get it right? Okay. Sorry. I got her. There we go. History repeats itself. That phrase is so often said, yet people fail to see past biases and bigotry to see patterns. Growing up, I'd ask, "Why do I have to take social studies?" And my father would reply, "Because we need to learn from the past to better the future." I was in elementary school when I noticed the hatred so deeply engraved in the hearts of those adults I was supposed to trust. And I was
071confused by the differences of what I was taught in Sunday school and how my teachers were acting outside of the church doors. I was in middle school when I learned that love is love, no matter what the gender, no matter what gender it's between. That if I love a woman, I love a woman. I also learned to clutch keys whenever I'm out in the parking lot, swerve alleys, walk with one headphone out. That my friends families would plead to their gods whenever they were pulled over by police and hope that the police would not think they were armed. And all pe all all humans may be born equal but not always they're not always seen as such. On February 11th 2022 or 26 Upper Perk anti-ICE protesters showed that even in a country that sings
072freedom while detaining humans illegally in a country that sends EP empty prayers as schools are shot up but allows armed nonofficers to steal children from their classrooms. In a country where women's clothing and testimonies are more questioned than the boys that couldn't take no for an answer. In a country where my reading is becoming more restricted than the device that rips through flesh and bone. In a country where our black, Asian, Mexican, and Middle Eastern neighbors are treated like gang members and terrorists and sicknesses and their murders rarely make the front page. When our Native Americans are going missing and nobody seems to care. And in a school where some days I hear more slurs in the hallways than I hear the words hi or hello. Sorry. There is still hope. Still hope that America
073will truly become the land of the free and the cultural mixing pot that I was told it was in school. Not the land of the free terms and conditions apply. ICE and Upperburn is not only an attack on illegals in Pennsylvania. It is attack on the citizens, on the students in our district. It's just terrorism in broad daylight. And I really hope that this can be acknowledged. That's all. Thank you. That is all of the public comments that I have. Uh, thank you all for your comments and we'll move on to board comments. Do we have any board comments this evening? I have to find my notes. Am I good? >> Yeah. Go ahead. >> Yeah. So, just want to acknowledge um some of our sports teams who go above and beyond the just, you
074know, what they do, play sports. Um couple weeks ago, we had the Touchdown Club donate $200 to the Upper Peru Valley Ambulance Association. And it's not just the Touchdown Club. what some of our sports teams are doing outside of sports to support the community is noteworthy and I just really appreciate that goodwill and that community service which just goes a long long way. Um last month on January 24th some a dozen middle school and high school students performed in the 70th annual Intercount Band Festival. And um they had top players there from 11 different schools and I just thought it was really cool that we had representation there with our middle school and high school students. And interestingly at least to me uh this group was the first to perform this song called Fountains of
075Longwood and it's a new composition written by Allentown native and former Parkland band director Scott Will Watson. And I only mentioned that because Scott Watson um um wrote a piece of music for our spring concert last year with the Red Hill Band, which by the way u May is approaching quickly, so I just put that note in there. Um I just want to acknowledge the board directors that um participated in the back to back to school day on January 28th. that was really a lot of fun and just really cool to see all the great stuff that's happening in our classrooms and just a wonderful experience. So, I really appreciate that. And then uh finally, I just want to acknowledge some of our sports teams again. Our girls wrestling team won the pack championships. I
076mean that it's just phenomenal. And all the other sports teams and their successes. We have teams going into postseason, boys wrestling, boys and girls swimming. Uh, want to acknowledge boys and girls basketball, and indoor track, the indoor track team. So, um, kudos to them. It's just wonderful to see. And, um, spring is right around the corner, so we'll be ready for spring sports soon. So, thank you. >> Thank you. That was nice. Uh, anyone else? I actually wanted to um point out um the TSA club, their technology students association. Um they on January 24th, they went to attend the technology student uh region 9 conference in Straburg, Pennsylvania. Well, at the conference, the students competed in 10 different events. Uh some on site and some they prepared for before they got there. There was more
077than 400 students. Um the following students um were there and participated. Matthew Baps, Andrew Izzy, Caleb Izzy, Robbie May, Zachariah Mert, Devin Mott, and Cali Theoret. Uh Cali came in first in the dragster design. Robbie May came in second. Devin came in third, Andrew came in fourth, and Zachariah came in sixth, and Matthew in 13th. So out of 400 students they um and in the manufacturing prototype uh Robert and Zachariah came in third, Devon and Cali came in fifth and Andrew and Caleb came in eighth. So it was a impressive for the technology students. Um the other thing I wanted to mention was Upper Perk hosted their first home debate with the Levidia League. 10 schools including Upper Perk were at the high school. Um all there ready to debate. Not only did our students
078debate, but our students helped in facilitating scorekeeping, timekeeping. Um, it was my first debate to ever uh be a part of. So, it was a little it was but it was really fun and it was amazing and Angela Trab did a great job getting it all together. It was a lot of moving parts for the first time. So, um, they all did a great job. So, I just wanted to mention that. >> Thank you, Trina. I see your light on too. >> Yes. Good evening. Um, I want to sincerely thank the teachers and administrators who welcomed board members into the buildings on January 28th. Um, it was a long day and I appreciated the opportunity to see preparation, the care and instructional skill happening in our classrooms. There is so much to be proud of.
079I specifically wanted to recognize Kristen Wear for excellent classroom management and routines in sixth grade ELA. Um, I don't know if everybody picks up on this kind of thing, but I was watching. The kids knew what to expect. Um, she had things in place and this was really wonderful to see. Mr. Oddinger. Um, I observed meaningful student engagement in group work. I saw um, Phil Deweiler with a thoughtful and well ststructured constitutional amendments review which went really well. It was great to see students thinking critically and processing ideas deeply. Um, we also got to see uh several other classrooms including Mrs. Lurch, Mr. Moyer, Mrs. Herald, teachers at Herford Elementary during the PLC, their PLC meeting. I observed strong collaboration, efficient use of time, and respectful interactions. There is a lot to be proud of
080at Upper Perk, and I'm definitely missing some names, but I had a great day visiting the buildings and seeing everything in action. full stop on those accolades and the staff who continue to exhibit this level of professionalism and expertise every day. So, um I know there are different things to talk about in this realm, but our teachers, I saw them for myself. They love your kids, they love our kids, and they are doing an amazing job. At the same time, our role as a board is not only to celebrate successes, but also to examine areas where we can possibly improve. And what we saw tonight was an example of civil open discussion. And um that's part of what we need to do. And so I appreciate that from the community. Um, I wanted to note
081that one thing I noticed on the visit, and I'll bring this probably up later, too, because this is, um, something that could be brought up at committee, but um, the locked classroom doors, I definitely appreciate that they're locked, but what I noticed while I was in the room was a lot of classroom interruption. So, a lot of instructional time was being interrupted. Like within a 30 minute time period, I saw people knocking on the door or needing to come in or out. So that might be something to discuss. I don't have a solution. It is something that I noticed. Second, and um I'll offer some background first. A few weeks ago, the board directors attended a zoom called the legal foundations of school board service. And one point the solicitor from Fox Rothschild May, that's
082uh Mr. Sultanic. Um, and we were on a Zoom with all directors in Montgomery County was in regard to the authority Pennsylvania school districts have to regulate classroom displays. He talked to us about how K through2 schools do have discretion to direct teacher expression while employees are acting in their official role, provided clear policies are clear and applied in a viewpoint neutral manner. With that framework in mind, during our middle school visit, I observed mostly it was the middle school um several pride flags displayed on teacher doors and a really big pride flag in the middle school guidance office which is right near the entrance of our building. Um in our district specifically, the board and administration have mentioned many times the rising cost of students leaving our district for charter schools or other options.
083I have spoken with parents in our community who have expressed concerns about the perception of political messaging in schools and this was brought up again tonight. So I don't think this is new. I just think it's something the board may want to consider moving forward and I do have the um more specific guidance from Mr. Sultanic that I'm going to share with the board for reference. Um let's see. Um before I close, um I want to I'm going to move ahead a little bit. I want to encourage students, families, and staff to participate in the upcoming innovation fair. The registration deadline is today. I personally, and I'm you all need to hold me accountable. I'm hoping to participate and share some researchbased insights on and I'll I I'm not going to keep my topic a
084surprise. I'm going to share it. I think I'm going to talk a little bit about how attendance and family dinners have an impact on student achievement. So, those are bless you. Those are my two ideas. It's a little scary as an adult to like go to a science fair thing and share your ideas. So, um, but that's what I'm like hoping to share, um, in some more details. Additionally, I want to let the community know that later this month, I'll be participating in a sharing session with some members of the teaching staff. I look forward to listening and learning in that setting as part of my governance responsibilities. Um, thank you all who took the time to attend tonight. Thank you for your voices. um whether and whether you have communicated to the board through
085email or you have spoken out tonight. So, thank you very much. Um one last thing I will say is um in regard to some concerns we received about bathrooms, I want to be very clear that if anyone feels unsafe in a bathroom, please find an adult. If you're I mean, if you're in school, I'm an adult. I I'll handle my own self. But um and that's all I I want to say about that at this time. Please um be mindful of your own safety for everyone. Okay. And that's it. I wait. Um no, that's it. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else? >> Yes. I think I'll finish up for everybody. For those for everybody here, we've heard a lot tonight. Some good things, some bad things. Some things we're doing well as we've heard about
086our students, you know, in the clubs, as Monica mentioned, our musicians that came up here earlier, the kids that we have going to competitions, our sports teams, we do some things. Well, we still have a lot of improvement to make. Um, for those of you who have made comments and would like answers, as our solicitor said, I'm sorry, but it's not a back and forth session. It's public comment. But please, I take these things seriously when you talk about them, when it's reported to us, and I'm sure that the rest of my board members take it seriously also. We're doing everything we can to change the situations, to improve them, to make people accountable. That's a big thing for me. You if you take an action, you better be responsible for that action and take
087accountability for it. You know, that's what I stress to everybody. Um hopefully we'll see more improvements going along. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anyone else? >> All right. With that, I would call for a motion to adjourn. >> Second. All right. Happy to do it. Any discussion? >> Hearing none. All in favor? >> I. Any opposed? All right. Meeting is adjourned. Thank you everyone for coming.