001different. Oh yeah, I did see what I mean by all right. It's like so they couldn't be open 24 hours. So they always had two box in their store and one was a minute off from the other. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Okay. Is this approved? I don't want to be know. Either All right. Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. We are going to call the board of education to order. Stand with me for the pledge of allegiance. 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. Thank you. Is there a motion to approve the agenda? Second. Any discussion? All in favor say I. I. Motion carries. Roll call finds us all present with the exception
002of Mary Lynn. She is excused. I'm also seeking a motion to approve the regular board of education meeting minutes of April 22nd, 2025. annual reorganization meeting minutes of May 13, 2025 and close session meeting minutes of May 13, 2025. So move second. All in favor say I. I. Motion carries. Next we have on the agenda is the diploma recommendation class of 2025 graduates. Um K Robbins and Rachel Adesma. Yes. So, we're going to make a recommendation to approve the 728 diplomas for Central High School A2 North South and George Warner. Moved. All right. Is there a second? Any discussion? All in favor say I. I. Motion carries. This is always a great time to see all the graduates that we have on the the docket to receive their diploma. Such a great um accomplishment for
003these students and their families. Next, we have on the agenda the student representatives. Uh we have Warner High School. We have Derek Habona and Central High School Caitlyn Marverait here. Unless you want Did she rock paper scissor first? I'll go first. The floor is yours. Uh, hello again. My name is Kaitlyn Marber and I'm here tonight to provide an update on events and happenings at Central High School. Since my last report at the end of January, my apologies that I wasn't able to make it to the March meeting. Uh, back in February, our 10th grade students visited uh, Lakeshore College for their exploration day. Students were able to tour the campus and appreciate in some hands-on activities while learning about the various programs about uh the Lakeshore College offers. Our child care classes have created
004a new partnership with Child's Play Daycare facility. We have six students who have been uh participating in an internship program this trimester, gaining hands-on experience in child care each week. We also have a number of students who attended the workbased learning, hiring, and career fair at Lakeland University in early March. They received information on career pathways, uh job interviews, as well as potential youth apprentichip uh opportunities. On April 8th, uh, Central High held a career day where all students were able to explore careers in areas that interest them. We had over 30 business and community members on site to talk about various career pathways and answer questions about career possibilities. through a partnership with the United Way students in yoga class enjoyed working with an instructor from Yoga on the Lake over the second and
005third trimester. Students were able to take a field trip to the yoga studio in Cobra last week as part of our part of the class. Uh one of our teachers Sarah Allen was recognized as an SASD difference maker. We all are very proud of Miss Allen and enjoy the math and science classes that she teaches at Central. Graduation is right around the corner and we are celebrating our seniors tomorrow with our senior celebration. Uh this includes a senior vlog uh presentation of awards and student recognitions. And that concludes my report for Central High School. It has been a pleasure to present to you this year. Thank you, Kaitlyn. Does anyone have any words, questions? All right. Thank you, Kaitlin. All right. You're next, Derek. All right. Hi, I am uh Derek Deona and I'm a
006sophomore. I am representing George Dorn High School today and I will be giving our corridor early report. Um I'll start by talking about our preparations for graduations here. Um, tomorrow evening the graduating students are having their graduation party at the uh Shboen Yacht Club. The uh former Warner High School teacher Jason Gier Donna will be the guest speaker um uh during this event. They'll be recognizing the 29 students graduating this June. Um, and they'll also be giving special recognition for students with technical college certificates, the rising pink students um, receiving associates degrees, students that completed co-ops, the gradu the graduating students in the National Honors Society, students um, receiving uh, employability skill uh, certificates in the scholarship recip fields. Um, uh, we will also be recognizing the students graduating through the L system. Um recently
007W Green Bay uh also held their graduation ceremonies with nine Warner students graduating with credit or degree through the Rise of Phoenix program. Uh those nine graduates are Elizabeth Alexander Azriel Bergie Genevie Brendle Kobe Ganoway Addison Howser Matson Cooney Jada Nelson Shy Osmer and Skyler Tren. Um uh this year our school has nine newly admitted students in the Gear Up Rising Phoenix program. Um next week is our finals week and we have been wrapping up the school year with some fun activities. Um again we are having our annual mini golf and ice cream end of year celebration tomorrow. uh next week. Next week on Monday, we will be having our annual end of year picnic at uh Kingston Park. And then last week we had our spirit week with like dress up days and then
008we had prom on Friday and that was held at the Stephanie H. Wild Center at Maywood. We um a bird in celebration of Arbor Day. We planted 40 trees of like I think like five different species and we also just made like wooden boats out of sticks and stuff and just ran those down the river. Um uh that concludes my report. Uh thank you for allowing me to represent our school today. And uh does anyone have any questions? I just like to say thank you to both of you for doing this, especially the room full of people. You guys did a great job. Thank you so much. Thank you. Yes. Thank you. It's been a pleasure having you guys in here giving your reports every quarterly. Um appreciate you and hopefully you have a great
009rest of your school year and to your summer. Thank you. You too. Yes, those are your gift bags. Thank you. All right. Next we have on the agenda u recognitions and we will start with the students um to be recognized for awards and accomplishments. I will call up the presenter which will be the staff um overseeing that that area. First we will call up um Jennifer Meyer. [Applause] My name is Jenny Meyer and I am the high school math teacher and national honors society advisor at Um I have two students here today to receive certificates. Um and I have three more that were not able to make it for prior commitments. Um my quiz bowl team uh competed at a regional competition. We came in fifth, but we won this amazing sportsmanship award. of the
010the quiz bowl that we attended was called the Lake Surgeon Bowl and it quizzes the kids over geology, geography, chemistry, physics, biology, all things lake and water and fish. So, the kids um did amazing and their sportsmanship uh award uh gave them a field trip presented by UWM. So last week we went to Manito and were able to tour the maritime museum and then we went up the two rivers and looked at some of the waterways there. So Derek and Jackson, would you please come up? [Applause] Thank you. Next on the list, we have Ben Pearl. Good evening. I am Ben Croll and I have had the honor of coaching the forensics team at Chbboan South for 20ome years now and it still amazes me what our students are able to achieve through speech and
011acting and performance to get their messages across to the world. Um we have uh seven students we are recognizing tonight. I believe none of them were able to make it because they all neglect their jobs during the forensic season and now that it's over they have to really buckle down there. but we still want to honor them tonight. So, we had um five students who made it or yeah, five students who made it into the finals at the state tournament. So, we are recognizing freshman Bryce Johnson and Corey Kersner who in their first year made it to fifth place in group group interpretation at the Wisconsin Forensics Coaches Association state tournament. Um, we have McKenzie Schmidt who ended up in third place in oral interpretation of liter no I'm sorry in farago and Derek Shehan
012who was state champion in the category of oratory. Um, and special commendation to Derek um for being a two-time state champion after being last year's state champion. In addition, the forensics team qualified five students to compete in our two national tournaments this year. So, we are commending Jamie Gulig, Rebecca Hall, Yurel Roman Sanchez, Mackenzie Schmidt, and Derek Shehan. Um, we had one of our national tournaments this past weekend. And we want to give special mention to McKenzie Schmidt, who made it to the top 40 in oral interpretation, and Derek Shehan, who made it to 13th place out of more than 200 qualifiers at nationals in the category of original oratory. Those five students will also be competing at the um National Speed and Speech and Debate Association 100th anniversary tournament coming up 3 weeks from
013now in De Moine. So once again, we just want to give this special commendation to all of our students on the South High forensics team. [Applause] Thanks. The next we have up is John Machek. No, no, no. Oh, sorry. Sorry. All right. Good evening. My name is Kevin Formalo, principal at South High School, and this is John Machik, the older principal at North High School. Uh we are here on behalf of Kai Mills who is our Chinese teacher in the district and have the opportunity to recognize our uh students who have done great in the annual Wisconsin Chinese speech contest. It was held on Saturday, April 12th at W Milwaukee. And once again uh the students from both north and south uh shined uh bringing home the majority of the medals in in competition. Each
014participant is evaluated by a panel of judges using the official rubric provided by the state Chinese teachers association. It's important to note that multiple awards at the same level can be given when students receive identical composition scores from the judges. Our students from both North High School and South High School shined once again showcasing our dragon and lion dance props where our Chinese dance teams uh performed for the opening ceremony. Uh during the ceremony, one of the association leaders introduced the Shboan Chinese program to representatives from the Chinese embassy in Chicago, saying Shabboan has the biggest and best Chinese program in the state of Wisconsin. We are deeply grateful to our school board um administrators, our teachers, family, and community members for supporting the Chinese program in our schools. Your unwavering support has been the
015backbone of our success, and we truly could not have come this far without you. So finally congratulations to all the students who dedicated themselves to this achievement. If your name is called please come forward. We are proud of the work you have done. Thank you. We will start with South if Dr. Conrath can make that work. Good. All right. All right. Uh, first place non-Heritage High School intermediate low level is Sunshine Chang. [Applause] Okay. Third place non-Heritage High School intermediate low level is Olivia Nolles. Third place non-Heritage intermediate low-level, Aliana Coup. Second place, non-Heritage High School advanced level, Angela Lee. Second place, intermediate, Kalia Lee. Second place, beginners level, Eulene Lee. Third place intermediate, Juan Mua. Third place, beginner's level, Hope [Applause] Regal. Third place intermediate high school level, Tara Sanchez Bolanos. Third place intermediate,
016Nadia Cece. Third place intermediate, Alina Tao. Third place beginners, Mitchell Vang. Second place intermediate, Gabrielle Vu. Third place, intermediate, Gavin Vu. Third place intermediate, Aliyah Jeong. First place intermediate, Jia Jeang. Third place intermediate, Brendan Yang. First place beginners, Sophia Yang. Second place intermediate, Valerie Yang. [Applause] Second place intermediate, Violet Yang. And second place advanced, Vivian [Applause] Yang. All right. Congratulations, South students. All right. Thank you, South students. Congratulations, [Applause] North students. Come on up to receive your award for your recognition whether or not you're here. All right. Second place, high school intermediate low-level Gallery Cha. Third place, high school beginner level, Jasine Chang. [Applause] First place intermediate low-level, Lily [Applause] Chang. Second place, intermediate level, Estelle Farrever. Second place, intermediate level, Asher Lee. [Applause] Second place, beginner level, Meline Schultz. Second place, intermediate level, Adah
017Schaw. First place, advanced level. Sing San Sam. First place, intermediate high level. Pretty [Applause] Vang first place intermediate low-level Rose Vang first place beginner level sunshine [Applause] vang first place advanced level Y [Applause] Vang third place high school advance level Ying Vang Second place, beginner level, Nicholas Vu. Second place, intermediate lowlevel, Aaron Jeang. Second place, beginner level, Ireina Jeang. Third place, beginner level, Naomi Jeang. [Applause] Third place, intermediate low-level, Billy [Applause] Yang. And third place, advanced level, Hannah Yang. [Applause] Congratulations North Chinese speaking students. Like to remind everyone to stay after for refreshments after the recognition. Student recognition. All right. Next we have Peter Tunhoff. Hello. Good evening. Uh this evening I'm here to represent the Shabboan South High swim and dive team uh that I've been coaching for a long time. very excited on
018the successful year that we had and they are highlighted by our state qualifiers and school record holders. So, I'll just take a brief moment to talk about Jesus Guadalupe Ramy. Uh to start, he qualified for state for his second year consecutively. Um put on many miles as he worked towards as we worked together towards finding coaches for him all the way out to Plymouth on some evenings. and he has done many many flips and uh fought through hitting the board multiple times this season on his way to state. Uh Jesus is one of the top 24 in the state of Wisconsin these past two years. Um then the following Carter Krueger, Chase Parl, Hudson Touttonoff, and Nicholas Vaser. Uh they qualified for the state uh swimming tournament as well. Again, the top 24 in the
019state of excuse me in the state of Wisconsin. Uh and they in addition to qualifying for state set the school record in our 200-yard medley relay. Um a relay that dates back quite a few years broken two years ago and then rebroken by by this crew this year. So congratulations to our state swimmers and divers. Please come [Applause] forward. Congratulations. What do we got? You are. Congratulations, sir. You are Chase. You hit the board. No, that's Oh, you're got it. And then take a quick picture. Look at her. [Laughter] [Applause] Thank you. Next we have Leanne Meet Jensen. How you doing? Hello, I'm Leanne Met Jensen. I'm here to represent the education pathway students at North and South. Thank you, Denise. Um, so I'm going to start with Sienna who was not at school today.
020Uh, she was out sick. So, we will give her award later. Uh, and then next will be Mandy Chang. [Applause] Uh Mandy was a part of our advising team and also instrumental in our art for youth program. We couldn't have done it without her. Next up, uh Cheyenne is also not here. Caesar's making sure everyone at Target is uh caffeinated. And Dominic, Seth also working. Izzy, Elizabeth, Esparonza's running really quickly around a track. Uh then which then brings us to Owen. Come on up, Owen. And I promised Owen I wouldn't talk about his national qualification and more about his wonderful work in our public education advocacy group. So he was instrumental in bringing in Governor Ivers to North High School and also presented to a group of teachers and principles in Stevens Point. So well
021done. All right, next up we have Elena. Come on [Applause] up. Uh, and Elena is our amazing organizer for Educators Rising and Redwing Friends, and she keeps everybody situated and making sure things move along. And Stephanie's also at work. Um, so Sergio is our last [Applause] person. Sergio has been a really big part of Redwing Friends and our Art for Youth Club for two years. and Sienna and I call him and uh Caesar Sedurgio because they're like a team wherever they go. So, it's great to have both of them helping us out and someday they'll be up here giving an award. So, it's good. [Applause] Next we have Danielle Callahan. Hello. For those of you that don't know me, I am Danielle Callahan and I have the honor to coach the Shabuya North High Varsity
022Dance Team. Um, I would like to recognize all of my dancers um, in a minute, but I first want to extend my gratitude to principal John Machek and Dan Dangle for their unwavering support of me and this program. Um, we would not be able to do the things that we do without their support. So, if we could give it up for them, please. We are recognizing our team. Uh this is our third time in four years being D1 state hiphop champions. Um, so I would like to recognize Sophie Adams, Grace [Applause] Basler, Brooklyn Borman, Brooklyn Brunner, Charity Claybornne, Ava Doherty, Aubrey Engles. I'll make it faster so you guys don't have to. Shilin Garcia, Alexis Heitzman, Ella Hollingsworth, Maline Lowe, Claire McMullen, Miles Panther, Caitlyn Rob, Justice Saladell, Leilani Smith, Isabella Webb, and Estella Willis.
023And then I am also here with uh Coach Courtney Dooko. Thank you. [Applause] You got a winner. Congratulations. Congratulations, girls. [Applause] All right. Thank you um to the parents and the students that were here today to receive those awards. Um again, we still do have some cookies and some things in the back to show our appreciation. Um I can't eat them all, so please stick around a little bit. All right. Next, Dr. Conrad, am I going to read all these names off or Jamie's gonna uh have the teachers come down and then take it from there? All right. Just give us one second. Oh, teachers. You probably But they were going to give me you are a brilliant student. Yeah. Yeah. I mean bring in the teachers. The students will be students that's Yeah, we're
024good Yeah. Well, we have I don't know. I'm sorry. [Music] That's fine. I can make turn All right. Can you guys hear me? No. All right. We would like to um thank our our staff, our retirees that are coming up. I wrote a little note for you for our esteemed retirees of the district. As you close this chapter and begin a new journey, we extend our deepest appreciation for your years of dedicated service, unwavering commitment, and the lasting impact you have made in the lives of students, families, and colleagues. Your contributions have have helped shape the fabric of our schools and our community. Whether in the classroom, behind the scenes, or in lead in leadership, your presence has left an indel indelible mark one built on compassion, patience, and a true passion for education and
025service. Thank you for the knowledge you shared, the challenges you faced with courage, and the many, many moments of encouragement you've offered along the way. Your legacy will continue to inspire future generations of educators and learners alike. As you step into retirement, may you embrace every new day with the same energy and joy you brought to your work. May this next season be filled with peace, adventure, and well-deserved relaxation. You've earned it and so much more. Uh with heartfelt gratitude and warmest wishes from the Shboen Area School District Board of Education. All right. All right. Dr. Conra would like to say something. I'll speak loudly. Thank you so much for being here tonight. We did a quick uh calculation of the years of service in this line and it's 592 years of service. Wow. [Laughter]
026That's truly amazing, right? what what you guys have done for students in your various roles across the district in your career is is just nothing short of amazing. You don't get the credit you deserve. Um but I hope you found that credit through what your students and what your schools and the places that you work accomplish. So at the beginning of the year I talked about I heard a speech a one-off. It was uh Jensen Huang who's the CEO of Nvidia and he said that at his company his goal is for people to come to do their life's work and that just kind of stuck with me and I always thought I want SASD to be a place where people come to do their life's work. That's what teaching is. It's your life's work. Give
027your life to it. Uh these individuals all did that and they chose to do it with SASD and our community and our students and our district are so thankful for that. So, thanks for everything you have done. Uh, we have a small token of our appreciation, but I think it's a heartfelt one. These students made personalized uh, SASD mugs. Every single one is handmade in art classes. Uh, Brian and Danielle are standing out back. They should come in too because they deserve a lot of credit for um, this. And we're just really There he is. I'm in the back. Um, but our hope is that every morning you'll get up, you'll have a sip of coffee from a mug made by a student and you'll remember that it was a student that you probably impacted
028in one form or another. So, thank you so much for all you've done and uh we'll let Santino roll through the name so you can get your mugs here. Thank you, Dr. Conrath. So, I'm going to say the names. I'm just going to kind of roll through them. Come up and grab your mug. Um, Carl Beckham Victoria [Applause] Bender, Deborah [Applause] Campbell, Barbara Ferman, [Applause] Melinda Grath [Applause] Whitick, Cheryl um Gersonner. Come on, give her the high five. She needs those high fives. Linda Han. [Applause] Okay. Kurture. [Applause] Karen [Applause] kill Diane or excuse me Diane Kle [Applause] Elizabeth [Applause] Classic. Thank you so much. Lee Lord [Applause] Bill Meyer. [Applause] Nan Minster. [Applause] Sarah Oppenorth, [Applause] Nick [Applause] Sh, Steven Schneider, [Applause] Kelly Styles, [Applause] Becky Van Zeland. [Applause] Don [Applause] Wagner, Christine Wait,
029[Applause] Joanie Wernern. That's all right. [Applause] Uh, Tamara Zel Juice, Josie, Josie, sorry. And last but not least, Mr. John Machek. [Applause] All right. So, behind me in this room back here, we'll have some um refreshments, some cookies or whatnot, and we will reconvene at 7:00. So, go in, enjoy. No, not at all. How are you? Good. What are you going to do with home? [Music] No, it's not. Right. [Music] I got to go find my teacher. Which one? [Music] I'm just being honest. No, I [Music] mean myself for the Monday. Seems are fine. And they're all busy. What's that? Or if you want. Yeah.