Board of Education Meeting

001collaborative exc by phone, but he will be here in 10 minutes. So, just so that the board knows that. Um, and I'm gonna turn it over to science department on May 21st and May 27th getting students up to showcase their artistic talent. Next at elementary school, two RMS present on nutrition, exercise displays and public library last week to develop early literacy skills. And finally, from Rochimbo Middle School, the 2025 2026 Connecticut teacher of the year visited RMS to meet with the region 15 teacher of the year, MTA. And next, are beginning the smarter balance state assessment taking on Mr. B's challenge of reaching an 80% performance goal through focus and best effort and finally staff members participated in screen free week joining a national movement to foster deeper personal connections by intentionally disconnect disconnecting from

002technology. Does anyone have questions for All right, thank you very much. Um, next we're going to move on to student recognition. >> Start. So, we have lots of people here tonight. Um, thank you all for being here. Um, we have a series of student recognitions. I'm going to start stand over here. So, as we uh we'll call each group up and then we'll say some nice things about you uh and maybe a little bit because we don't have the opportunity to do that a lot and your parents enjoy it. Um and then we'd ask that you'll walk through and our board would like to graduate. >> I'm going to start with the cave leadership award. So is the Connecticut association of education which we are very proud to be part of. Um and he um

003does awards uh we have two students from each school and students are nominated um by the schools based on their leadership and um all the things that they've done at school that make them stand out for their students. Um so we're going to start with our PHS um cave award winners which is Andrew here. Okay. going to say um Mr. Fo exemplifies leadership through independence, creativity, and he has a strong commitment to both service and personal growth. He's an independent creative thinker. He approaches challenges with problem solving mindsets and a natural ability to make thoughtful, effective decisions. Um his enrollment in the Pump Rock High School information systems course reflects both his interest in technology and strong foundation in business and finance. His dedication to serving others is evident through his involvement with the Middleberry

004Volunteer Fire Department where he demonstrates courage, responsibility, and a willing to put others first. Very nice. Um, our next Pump Rock High School award recipient is Amelia Lewis. Millia is a remarkable student whose leadership, curiosity, and commitment to service has set her apart both in and out of the classroom. She's recognized as an AP scholar with honor student, and she approaches her academics with enthusiasm and intellectual curiosity, consistently striving to challenge herself and grow as a learner. Her positive mindset and strong work ethic make her a role model of her peers. Amelia's leadership is evident through her many roles in the prompt community. She serves as president of helping hands where she organizes service opportunities encourages fellow students to give back. >> Our next recipient from Robo is Gabriel. intelligent student at Roshambo Middle School

005demonstrates outstanding leadership across a variety of settings. As a captain of the soccer team and a dedicated member of the jazz band, she leads by example in both athletics and the arts. Gabriella is also an active participant in student council math club and the trian honor society. Recognized as a spotlight student for her character, she is consistently responsible, respectful, and collaborative. positive influence and dedication to Robo truly embody the spirit of this. Also from Roambo we have Cameron Abram student at Roambo demonstrates a collaborative spirit as a gifted musician performs in the school band and for the CMA regional jazz band. Cameron exhibits a strong leadership um and is active member of student council and a dedicated leader tutor. Beyond the classroom, he volunteers his time at the South Perry Library. A recognized spotlight student's

006positive influence and dedication to Roambo truly spirit with this award. And from Memorial, we have EJ EJ is a highly intelligent, insightful student with a genuine love of learning. He consistently demonstrates curiosity and strong academic drive as shown by his participation in debate in math club and his recognition as a Patriots 10 finalist in the eighth grade. CJ is deeply involved in the arts, participating in exit 17, chorus, band, from grades six to eight as well as theater in seventh and eighth grade and he continues his commitment to Newbury Musical Theater in Greater Waterberry Children's Theater. In addition, CJ has shown dedication to his community, active participation in the Boy Scouts of America and volunteer work in his religious group. His intellectual curiosity, well-rounded involvement, and commitment to both school and community make CJ an

007exceptional candidate for this award. And our final recipient from memorial is consistently been a positive influence within the Memorial Middle School community. Throughout her time here, she has actively participated in chorus, exit 17, singing group, orchestra, chamber orchestra, debate club, and drama club. As well as having demonstrated exceptional leadership as co-editor of the newspaper club, and as captain of the cross country team. Her natural leadership skills thrive in the classroom, fabricating a supportive environment where students feel uplifted and inspired by her. She is not only hardwork and responsible but above all kind. And her kindness radiates everything she does. We're going to shift now to the uh superintendent leadership awards. uh region 15 participates in two different superintendent because we're being touchfield county group and the western uh county group. So fortunately for us we

008recognize twice as many students through that participation. We recognize six in each of those uh organizations. The criteria for that is not just academic but also civic um and community oriented as well as being an asset school. Um the amilies that I'm going to call up the students of the families joined us group was last Tuesday my families that were together about an hour and a half ago in Danbury at the Amber appreciate the double header tonight so I'm going to call up first um from high school two student all of I'll call them all up at the same time so Dr. Jones you want to stand up here with me and then I'll I'm going to call all four of you up and then I'll read nice things about so from high school is

009hedge wood albino anda track she's going to run up here as soon as I'm sure so I'll start with her say it right here I'm going to say Curran exemplifies leadership through academic excellence, dedication and service and AP scholar of distinction. He served as vice president of both the math honor society and triad music honor society while maintaining rigorous academic schedule as captain of the dive team and an all state uh and an all state and state open athlete. He lead with discipline and determination. is also a drum line member, band section leader, performer in the jazz and pit orchestra and when he finds some additional time volunteers and shadows at Dbury Hospital, he continues to pursue his passion for science and bio, but I'll take two seconds just from a boarding standpoint. um they

010do a lot of work uh to make sure that we have schools that are helpful and inclusive and rigorous and I think nights like tonight you get to see where that that ends up with our students. Luke here next my friend. Um Luke does everything through integrity, service, and dedication. As class president and a member of the athletic leadership council, he consistently demonstrates responsibility, maturity, and commitment to strengthening a school community. swimmer. Luke brings discipline and teamwork to everything he does. Beyond school, he's dedicated more than 90 hours of volunteering on church mission trips, reflecting his deep sense of compassion and service to others. Luke's strong work ethic, independence, and aable personality make him a respected leader and a truly deserving recipient of this leadership award. Daniela exemplifies leadership through her dedication, communication, and commitment

011to representing others. As a member of the Papar Council and student representative to the region 15 board of education, she serves as a strong voice for her peers while thoughtfully engaging with school leadership. Danielle is an active listener whose enthusiasm and positivity inspire those around her. Her ability to communicate clearly and bring people together reflects the very best qualities of the leader. Danielle's passion for service and advocacy make her truly deserving recipient of this award. Students next up the students that were recognized in these awards represent about 1% today. When you think of the students that you're among tonight, all of you, whether or not part of this one or the K leadership, there's some thin air in the group that you're spending time with. Appreciate you representing us. So, um, for the Western Connecticut

012group, um, Caitlyn Jin, Jaden Patel, Meline Palisanto, and Kaitlyn, you're first. Caitlyn is a dedicated student at Rochester Middle School. consistently demonstrates academic excellence and leadership. She's a high honor student excelling in her academics in middle school and in high level in a high school level job. Caitlyn uh serves as the captain of the math club and kind supportive and helpful uh as a peer tutor. Her commitment to school spirit shines through her participation in the cross country team. Beyond school, Kate was a member of the premier and competitive soccer club serves her community through ering at the local food pantry. She's a proactive role model who values both service and academic growth. Kayla's positive influence and dedication to RMS spirit support. Jaden is an outstanding student at Robo Middle School who consistently demonstrates academic

013excellence. The high other student in advanced algebra and excels on state and assessments. Jaden represents RMS as the math counts competition at university. Beyond his academic prowess, Jaden is dedicated member of the school band. He's also a member of jazz band and lead by example bothly and behaviorally. In addition to his role as a student at our house, Jaden is also a member of soccer club and a competitive swimmer for Jaden's positive influence, work ethic, and dedication truly experience. an outstanding student at Roville Middle School who demonstrates exceptional leadership and academic proud. In addition to her dedication to academics, M by example captain contributes to the band as a foremost solist. Beyond the classroom, she foster inclusive environment unified sports and programs. Her commitment sends the community where she leads church organization. She also volunteers

014on the bank selection positive dedication to RMS truly positive experience. Catherine is a talented student that works well in balancing academic excellence with a deep commitment to her school. A high honor student and math counts competitor, Catherine also serves as a peer tutor. She demonstrates leadership as an active member of triad where she works both music in addition to her role as orchestra and chamber. Her school spirit is also evident through her participation in soccer and original activities like volleyball and recognized spotlight student positive influence and dedication to RMS truly embody this. Sorry. We want to make sure our students are on camera. So, we're gonna stand here. For the uh memorial students, I'll call Joseph Maria, James Chanel, and camera. Uh, Joseph Merritt is an eighth grade leader who balances a demanding academic schedule

015with a deep commitment to the arts and community service known for being outgoing and trustworthy. He built a reputation as a reliable peer and dedicated scholar. Joseph is also an active member of school band and jazz ensemble providing uh proving he's a well-rounded uh proving his rounded approach to learning and the arts. Outside of the classroom, he brought the same level of discipline to his extracurriculars. In athletics, he's been a competitive swimmer for eight years and an Irish dancer for six. In service to his community, Joseph has been a member of the Middleberry Land Trust and involved in his religious group for two years. He also reinforces his leadership and service as a dedicated boy scout for the past four years embodying the values of kindness and help. Whether working hard in class, eating in

016the pool or volunteering in Mbury, those who strives to lead by lead by example with a spirit of service and excellence. Julia is a conscientious student who exemplifies enthusiasm, commitment, and hard through her involvement in both the school and local community. She contributes to the school community as a member yearbook club, the drama club and through her participation in Mustang. Julia's involvement in drama club has been highlighted by her active role in Bean Pearl Jr. Andy Jr. and in addition, Julia is actively involved with Memorial Program through her participation in exit 17 both also in chorus and orchestra. Outside of school, Julia's commitment to community through her involvement in religious youth group for the past six years and her volunteer work south food bank Julia's high level of involvement positive contribution to the school of

017greater community make her a deserving recipient James has demonstrated a remarkable balance of academic achievement athletic involvement and community during his time as a board. Two time patriot finalist, James brings an intelligent and focused approach to his work, buckling down to excel while maintaining an engaging personality, the classroom atmosphere life. His school participation includes a consistent three-year commitment to chorus as well as his presence on school and community baseball, football, and golfers. Beyond his activities, James truly exhibits the ideals of scouting. With nine years of boy scouts and two years as a library volunteer, he's proved to be trustworthy, loyal, and kind. Whether he's on the field or participating in monthly community beautifification projects, James is a positive, reliable presence. We are proud to honor James for his diverse contribution and look forward to seeing

018continue to lead with character and heart. She is a kind student works to balance academic strengths and leadership within her community. Not only does she shine academically but her involvement in cross country, chorus and basketball shows versatility and excellence within the broader school community. This is further emphasized by her participation in recreation and travel basketball and lacrosse games. Outside of school, she also volunteers her free time through a religious youth group and the Auto Strong Youth Court Tour, showcasing her dedication to the community and helping others. Receiving this prestigious award highlights talents, strong work ethic, and consistent involvement. This work is not going to go anywhere. >> She ran all the way here. That's it. All right. Hold on. Let me find exemplifies leadership, compassion, dedication, and service. As co-leader of top soccer program, she

019creates an inclusive environment where athletes with cognitive and physical disabilities feel supported and valued. As captain of both indoor and outdoor track, she mentors younger teammates and lead by example. Beyond athletics, Molly volunteers at Planners Nature Center and works as a camp counselor, daycare employee, and Elias. Sorry. her passion for helping others uh and her goal of becoming a physical therapist makes her truly deserving and uh truly a deserving recipient of this leadership award. Somebody upstairs. All right. So, we're gonna now turn over to M. Murphy who will read off the pass middle school level student scholarship awards. >> So, each year the Connecticut Association of Schools honors and recognizes two eighth grade students for outstanding leadership, scholarship, This year we are pleased to recognize Catherine Parker student at Middle School. She has shown strong

020academic engagement and motivation. Catherine has distinguished herself academically. participation in history and her recognition as in addition she has been actively involved in school through band and ensemble as well beyond school continues her involvement soccer and her participation demonstrating her commitment to both teamwork and community responsibility thoughtfulness and wellrounded strong excellence both and extracurricular activities. Hemp the ideal student. From his involvement in the debate club, National History Day, his participation in musical groups such as the band's dedication, high achievement already. His determination drives him to exceed expectations and has emerged as a leader of many whee homeless shelters. We are proud to honor Alex this award and look forward to seeing you as continues to be a positive evening. recognize all these students and I think we could probably doing this running tonight awardees. Uh

021first is to recognize two of our most deserving students, John. Is an exceptional student who maintain high honors throughout her middle school experience. Don't let her quiet disposition fool you. She's quite vocal contributing member of our student government, shines on stage as a one of our schools, a member of our chamber orchestra, the corral, and a member of her girls soccer team basketball team. Michaela has been recognized for her service to the greater school community, and a student who's been selected as a spotlight student for demonstrating strong character multiple times. Michaela works side by side with Shawn as one of the tutors, supporting students during our win blocks to help them organize, finish work, and grasp concepts in their classes. Michaela sets up an example for our students to follow and is truly shown our

022ability to be a scholar leader. John is an exemplary student who epitomizes the qualities of a top student. An avid soccer player who excels on the pitch. Uh Shan shines equally as bright in class. Sean has perfect attendance throughout his middle school years. Having never been absent or target, John has shown the wavering commitment to his studies extends this excellence outward as one of our trained peer tutors. With a few of his classmates, he's also established a tutoring network called Smart Link. I encourage you to Google it to support students free of charge, an initiative that they hope to continue in high school. Shot student has been recognized for the many positive characteristics indicative of our RMS pride initiative for our school community. Sean is most deserving of this prestigious recognition that is exceptional both

023inside and outside the classroom. I have one one last recognition honor I want to thank me for joining. Each year students have the opportunity to participate in Senator Murphy's Mark essay writing contest that challenges students to identify what Dr. King's dream means to them and how we can continue to keep his legacy alive. Evelyn loves to enter writing contests. She was also the school winner for the BFW Patri contest earlier in the year. At RMS, this task is extended to all students, but it's not an assignment that they must do, one that appeals to those uh with their convictions. Evelyn accepted the challenge of submitting an entry and was recognized as the middle school winner for the fifth congressional district out of entries. We attended a breakfast reception in mid-March with the other awardees throughout

024the state. Evelyn's words were mature beyond her years remind us of the importance of Dr. King's legacy and the ways in which we can all keep his dream alive. Evelyn is a talented writer for sure, but more importantly a kind, thoughtful, and a student of high. We're gonna take about a 9 minute and working time break. Um, we want the board members to be able to talk to students that provide some opportunity for some some photos. We want to celebrate the work and I would say, you know, we talk a lot about community here. Um, we appreciate the work that you do to raise your your students, send them to us, trust us with them every day. and the support you provide that makes our job more enjoyable allows us to provide that so thank

025you for that I can't make the motion I have a motion for a 9minut recess all those in favor >> 850 Last year's a little stressful. Thank you everyone for coming back at 11 minutes. Very impressive or nine minutes. Thank you. Um, we're going to move on to our um, approval of minutes for April 7, 27th. >> Thank you, Heather. Do I have a second? >> Second by Shannon. Any questions or comments? All those in favor? >> Um, next we have the PSGs update and edexs. Um, can we just go back? I'm gonna >> I wasn't here. I'm sorry. Okay, got that Jennifer. Apolog GS upd architects here. I'll invite you up to the table. Welcome to to have a seat there. I'll turn it over to Mr. >> Thank you. So this weekend I

026sent you electronically education specs for both pap. part of the school building construction grant. Uh in talking through the next steps, uh we started putting together just a brief presentation outlining the work of the board between now and June 30th as well as kind of um some look ahead into the work that comes next just to help make sure everybody's on the same page. And in talking with Jeff, we thought it'd be helpful to have him here some question context and help better understand the work ahead. So the end specs that you got this weekend are draft. They're electronically. We're going to set up some dates for board members to ask some questions if that's something that you desire. Uh and I'm going to bring up a presentation that Jeff is Now sec. Okay, great.

027So um handed out two different packets. This is just a very basic summary presentation um to cover the adspecs. Um we circulated or I think the superintendent circulated two EDS specs, one for uh GBS, one for PBS. They are um the same size building but they are different type of writeups in there. um on some utilities, the uh location of the site, some of the handbook national. >> Yes. >> Yep. Um so I'm going to briefly walk you through the slide deck. A lot of the slides I just put in there for context like I have before that way you have everything together. Um and then I'll go over the black and white hand out. So if you want to just pick up So that's just so context so that have it. So educational specifications

028really. So what are they? Um I believe the superintendent um circulated a basic narrative but basically I treat it like a guide book. It's not about the design. It's about program the relationship program the the details of each of the rooms and what what you like to see in them and then adjacent relationship. So it's it's it's a framework for project. Um and the reason why it's 150 or 160 pages is because what we try to do is be as comprehensive as possible so that everything is in there. Everything that's in there is reimbursible. If it's not in there, you need to add it later. You have one shot to do that project. So that's the reason why. So, um there's a lot of narratives in there. Um do you have to do everything that's

029in there? No. Um but we wanted to make sure that you had that ability to shift the committee building this board decided to do that. So, um next slide. Uh next slide. So, um a lot about u modern learning environments. Uh you've heard Anton speak before about um the importance of this. So, um the flexibility u the technology infused. So all of that is folded in. The collaborative learning spaces you'll see as you move through that edspec. Um there's quite a few spaces, breakout spaces, support spaces. Um the project based learning um areas where you can built that within the building. And then of course we know these are community buildings or community facing building. So making sure that we have that written up in narrative form the educational specification. Next slide. We talk about

030student health as well well designed um that's folded into the equation just as things like uh safety security in the write up as well building systems infrastructure. So it's again comprehensive in nature. Next slide. Uh so if you remember we had uh a handful of different um think tanks early on in the planning process and then we had a handful of uh detailed meetings to discuss the program and refine it. So that's how we kind of arrived at that 95,000t building. Um so I would say we're we're in the middle of this kind of flow. Um, now we've put this together in draft form and the intent is to go back through it to make sure that we heard everybody correctly. So again, this isn't about designs, but it's about making sure that if you

031want something, you make sure and then of course this is one of the major elements in the uh grant application, right? So that to approve this certified Um I'm not going to go over every section, but there's 15 sections um in the EDS spec. This format is more or less what the state is expecting. So they provide online, they provide outline, though it's probably a couple decades old. Um we've freshened it up a little bit. Um so there's everything from the project rationale um all the way through to if you remember enrollment projections, you do that a year, but through those. The state's going to be looking for justification on the size of the building with the student population. Um all the way moving all the way to the bottom community uses FF which is

032furniture and then of course the list of the program spaces. Next slide is a graphic of every space that's in the building. So you can kind of get a sense of scale. Um, so I'll just look at the center of this slide, right? So that's the gymnasium. So that gymnasium, if you recall, got a lot of feedback from community conversations about making sure it's big enough. So it's a middle school size gym. Um, so that accommodates our community uses, but all schools, right? So we heard a lot about that. Um, there's some other, um, I'll call them custom spaces unique to our 15. um the band, art, music, every elementary school has those, but there's a flexible multi-purpose space associated with that. So, again, that speaks to the flexibility long future flexibility. So, um any

033questions as I I'm going through this fairly quickly, but feel free if you have questions, stop and ask. on the right side of this slide. Um again just totaling up the total area is 95,094 and I think everybody's aware that special legislation that gives you the space waiver so that is in the black and white hand through next slide. Um So, as you go through this document, you'll start to see u some building program adjacency diagrams. Um, these are not necessarily what they have to be. The these are just examples to the state of what what we want for adjacencies, what we want for relationships for media center to the outdoors, media center to maker space. So these are some of the things graphically that we've heard during our conversations with staff. Next slide. Things

034like we did spend a little bit of time and I think we might have talked about it here as boarding about the scalability of space. So maybe having a a presentation space. We've done this in a few projects recently where you have either a music or a stage um cafeteria and the gymnasium so that it can open up on either side and give you there's a visiting offer that's a certain scale space if you have an all school assembly. So those are the kinds of concepts that should click a few more times. Um, thank you. Um, very important piece to your program here is um the development of uh resource intervention, how those spaces relate to we call them smaller SLC smaller activities um and how the support the student support spaces sensory relate to

035one another. So on the left side the is intended to be more flexible use. So we have series ofert resource homes at different scales so that those can use different uses. So that's the flexibility all the way to the right side which we have the dedicated program specialized things like that dedicated storage toilet facility that specific. So um again important relationships important the slide here to communicate that you have all the basis of where it comes from you have traditional classrooms but you have all support spaces next slide um from a site diagram can you click a few more times sorry um this isn't designed this is a diagram about the relationships of bus drop off parent drop off and the recognition with prek that that there's a slightly different um arrivals in dismissal sequence

036sometimes with the time of the day. So diagrammatically we like to include these so that um you know if you do end up with three different parking areas that provide bus parent drop two two different and unique distinct dropout areas. One's more like a drop off regular others are the teacher. So again very simple diagrams but important nonetheless. Next slide. So safety um there's a section on safety um in the aspect as a backs stop to everything u to this project or all your both projects um all projects need to meet the school city infrastructure guidelines. It's just that it's guidelines. Um so there's some three keys that we we look at making that we're maintaining a welcoming atmosphere. You balance the technology, things like access control, cameras, those kinds of things with good design

037and then the full coverage starts at exterior and translates interior. So the next slide walks through this and again sorry some basic concepts with uh natural surveillance, natural access things like controlling where the public enters the building can do that with a series of sidewalks but we also do landscaping techniques. U so these are design related uh safety items um that gets coupled with the technology that I mentioned before. So we employ and it's written into the spec principles which is crime prevention through environmental design. So it's just strategies that you want to layer into your building and your site as develop. So again, if you will to check as you go process, next slide. Um, as I mentioned, um, this is more the technical side of the equation. There's all kinds of different types

038of glazing films, uh, low maintenance, but also very innovative from visibility perspective. Cameras are advancing and then to a pretty state-of-the-art sophistication that can be tied into technology infrastructure the building. And then um you still need to rely on simple safe techniques like the bottom right hand side the door visual indicator easy one one hand one motion um lock down the room. So communities have different philosophies on lockdown procedures. We've done both lock down place but also Alice. So those are the right as well. So it does so it gives you options for all the safety related items. Um same thing with compartmentalization of the building making sure that you're building through access control and pocket doors. Those are techniques that elementary students most of the public would necessarily recognize but it gives you another.

039So again just some diagrams to support that spec that where we are. Um so obviously folks have reached a huge milestone which is referendum support for the project. There's still quite a bit of work to do on grant application. Um, so you've seen this slide before. Um, the what we're talking about tonight is educational specification. There's a series of items on here like pick out SCG3. Those are site maps, plans, things that we need to pull together and assemble the same post them. So the other component which I think is the slide which I think somebody's might have asked. I think we circulated some draft um probably two three four meetings ago a long time ago and yes we have many slides so I put it back into this into this slide about the sample

040resolutions or pros >> okay yeah that's what I figured >> yeah we just did the roof we did solar like six times >> okay so there plus the you have the edspec vote I need we need the meeting minutes and then you have three are basically authorizing the superintendent to submit grant application um with resolution to form a building committee. It can be called PSGs can be called anything you want it to be. do not have to have all the members as a part of this resolution because I know that may take a little bit more time discussion but you need that resolution and then you need >> basically two building >> uh no you don't need two you need two resolutions so treasurer has what's called a nextgen building committee and a one committee

041that does schools this committee canever whatever they desire. Um, it likely makes sense to have one once you start seeing the volume and work that it's going to take to get where you are. >> But that's certainly our plan up so that these three motions are on May 26th. That's why it's important to clarify you don't have to have building members question. >> Well, that's a good question. Did you have a question? >> I just want to because I think the three of us aren't here on the 26. So just make sure John's here from >> I'll answer your question. One or two more slides I think. Um so you have um well you have this print out in the slide deck. You also have um in the black and white I printed probably back

042the actual state. So if there's any just so you have it records are worded differently but regional so there's a little language practice was something back on >> yeah the next slide I took a swing from basically of our experience But I the state is so whatever they want tailored to that. So you will need to do um four. So so the three up three up on the street for each school. So that's six plus your spec. So you said by the 26 we're in but we don't need to know the composition of some of those when the composition. >> So we have some discussion on how you want that how how you want to structure that as far as how big whether it's one whether it's two um The chair is going to ask

043questions later tonight's meeting about interesting >> stealing board members are interested in serving on that committee and then whether or not technically we have flexibility. You don't have to do the June 8th meeting. You'll have to at some point pass a motion at a special meeting that maybe it's just a lot kind of high level but there's a lot of detail behind that and whether it's project manager. >> Yes. >> Okay. Or so we will get clarity over what kind of chart looks like and when those actions need to be done and what's leading up to that, I'm just thinking about past conversations about transparency of process and making sure that we're all aligned to as we go into the summer. So >> if you click on the schedule, I can speak to that. >>

044Just back up the same thing. >> That would be my recommendation. I mean response makes >> what what's important for grant application is the consistency and the resolutions and and the forms that we're filling out forms that we're posting. You can and >> so to your um question on um >> phasing logistics there there is quite a bit of diligence that groundwork that needs to kind of happen between now and when you start get when you start to get uh going or rolling on the project. Um the R QRP. So, we're basically at Q2, right? Thank you very much. Um the schedule that I had laid out, the detailed cash flow that I gave to Joe everything out basically had May, June, July to Augustish to get all of your design the design firms the

045OPM CMR that would be our recommendation. you don't have to follow that, but typically if you can get those parties lined up. So, it's our cubes, our Ps, and then selection. If you can get those whatever sequence, you've done this before, whatever sequence you prefer. Um, that if that can all get started in August, then after basically your kickoff meeting maybe late July early August they have kickoff meeting start your your due diligence site surveys all your other stuff before you get to design so long story short the next slide I think will show you a little bit more detail so there's I don't I'm trying to I don't want to diffuse things but I also there's three phases to the design the design and and period for inputs basically July August of this year

046all the way through right the schematic design could occur from August to December which is basically decisions on building location building shape that That's the first step in design process. You want to get where it's located, what it looks like, and the general locations of all the program elements, the floor plans established and budgets by the end of this year. Then you move into what's called design development, which is very intense meetings space by going through light switches, finishes, everything. you need and the building and then the construction document phase is basically for us heads down doing all the details. So long story short is the opportunity for input engagement shaping this building starts sometime in the summer and all the way through next summer. It's it's a pretty intense period of a building committee,

047community engagement, faculty, staff to shape the buildings and that's to stay on schedule that that's that's the detail that the end of the design phase there would be the architectural renderings like what point does that produce? uh schematic design, design development all the way through the first two phases. >> Yeah. The ability for for this group, the community, everybody involved to shape the project is direct schematic design. That's why I think of architectural footprints. At what point do those get >> that's construction? >> That's us heads down. That's where you'll you know, specs generated that are like five inches thick and beats that are large. What what you don't want to be doing is is you don't want to be designing construction. You want to have generally speaking everything in an ideal world. So answer

048your question architecture architects and on the board the OPM CMR with the pre construction that's fed post as far as construction delivery that's going to bring value at least out >> right Yeah. >> No, it's then in theory Jeff's Jeff's time with us will end his welcome on the project again during that phase, but then we go through interview selection architect kind of what we did. You kind of begin again. to Sharon's question the composition and building their building >> just a couple questions. So the R RFQ RFP section >> is that an RFQ for like what Joe was saying the architect or is that RFQ for the actual project >> architect >> for the architect. Okay. >> Yes, we would recommend and I sent some examples you do first then that's and that way

049it gives you the ability the state is kind of updated from requirements. I think it's no less than three the short list but if you do it that way it gives you gives the committee the maximum flexibility to select >> no different how around tech short list three interview three kind of same same >> term and um and the following slide when it says working group meetings and all those dots >> yes >> okay so help me understand that is that the building committee >> um not necessarily not typically The working group is is a group um could be community member u district leadership um typically principal or leadership within the school itself that has consistent um meetings on a almost bi-weekly basis to talk about the details of the as as they're developed. Typically

050what we do and we're not Right, is you would overlap those so or offset those with building so that you could have a couple working group meetings get some progress come back to it's this committee come back to building committee you would update they would you know provide feedback you keep up process like if you're doing designs the art room let's say you go our teacher principal Jeremy for example Debbie working group to look over signs of those that committee. Make sure that's appropriate. >> Um, in your experience, how often does building >> um I would say as things are getting started every once a month or every third week when we're getting into the schematic design once we have material to speak to um it's likely from that November time frame through May. Um,

051and then it does lighten up a little bit. The construction documents were still provide updates and then you'll I didn't put the construction on there and then likely they go through another 10 series the construction manager at risk. It's going to take our documents, send them all out. They're going to give it all back for all the different traits and they're going to present a bunch of information. So, so kind of eps and flows. Um, but you whoever on this committee will likely the committee can't necessarily be dissolved until sometimes six eight I don't want to scare people like if there's no 10 project close on >> if there's if there's if you close out the project and they have change like project close out then once every other month um on committees we'll meet

052in person for one meeting then we'll meet virtual for another that's entirely up to we've had all virtual meetings that's very efficient and you set up a rhythm basically meetings on Thursday everything that's going to be presented gets submitted on Monday so it is it's it is fun it's a lot of fun though I don't want to scare you um it's just that's likely to stay on schedule that's that's kind of I'm hopeful thinking bids out in that mid June time frame and gain a little bit of ground going into that top. >> You really want to do your due diligence flagging surveys once you know where the building is basically geotechnical. You want to do all that before this year. Um the other problem is too just so the board knows projects can't close

053out a state until all the change orders are settled. So building committee also sponsor actually change talk that for a second >> change orders building >> I don't know >> less than 1% >> change orders uh yeah well I mean let's start with the the bills are going to come in every month on a pay right so so the the contractors are going to submit pay rack we're going to look at it they're going to look at it going to look at it and submit it for approve Uh then there's things like um unforeseen conditions. Let's say um there we didn't know there was a a sanitary line in in the in the ground with no indication. We didn't see it. They got to move it or they got to remove it. So that's a

054that's a change to their original contract. Those typically work best if there's like a smaller subcommittee that reviews them and brings them to But those are going to happen. It's going to happen less in design, more in construction. So there there just has to be this kind of structure in place that um will help. There's a reimbursement cover those. >> Yes, as long as you submit them um within the proper time. So that's it. And that's a good committee chair. our house what kind of documents they used to be >> guess for regional school district >> they used to be approved by the building chair >> yeah it depends on where >> yeah I was trying to dig for that I know the city went through the city but I think there's no >> I

055would think historically the building always approves it regardless if they're the financial one signing out process the building pretty much and your OPM owner's project manager will help you question. So the completed fall 2030, what's the target? Is it start of school or is it start? And then as far as um detailed micro project plans because in order to hit that right you have to work off milestones. When will that become that will be available? We have a draft Excel spreadsheet though probably a little bit um you mean or what you mean? So like I'm just thinking so clearly there's so much work that I appreciate the justifications for the questions but so got this committee that needs to get formed clearly have this macro schedule but in order for that schedule to be ad

056right >> so I would anticipate and you tell me if I'm right or wrong but you would have line of sight to those major milestones whether or not we're tracking to that and then at some point regardless of building committee there would be loops back into the for right regular standing updates are tracking ahead or checking behind this fall of 2030 still on track I just want to make sure that I'm align with what >> that it's a great question if if it's different people different board some are different typically it's completion of schematic design here's the budget here's the design here's the schedule next upate maybe halfway through design development to all to other boards. If if there's other updates that you want to give to the finance I I realize it's regional >>

057but still that's typically the milestones. Um we can pull together the early milestones that you will need to hit get other folks on board. I think that's right now it's brand application starts and then we'll get some probably target professional and then the professionals will then take it give you more detailed schedule for design and then definitely construction managers very robust sequencing logistics everything also. So except one is pre6 that we have five or six steps in that process. By the time that we go out and hire construction manager, >> well, the building we have to go out to hire won't be in the architect. bit out and then so right now let's say we get out for June 15 say 30 days out so you get them back by let's say July 15 July

05820th and then probably start looking them all early Augustine asking me once we Then how big and how many people outside >> and like different work streams how those like I would this type of playbook like you were saying so that kind of comes with like who kind of guides us as far as what I think right now. So in the weekend update that's just keep that slide in here and I talk there for all those subgroups. So we're working now. That's for head specs, right? So what you could expect or should expect during schematic design before designer begins to map out August August December on the activities and then the milestones of what is expected to be delivered at so that people are what you know because there's going to be building placement is

059going to be a major you know decision things like that you need to know. We also logistics that shoreline come across that's >> yes that needs to be done probably pretty fast as far as that that's going to take some time have to get that logistic. So, so there are in the schedule just there are some fallbacks and there's going to be some things that move around so OPM can start first CMR flag although right everybody else has to get started they come in so so it gives you if you want to kind of stagger you're I'll take it off. That's shoreline. I'm thinking that's a separate it's not reimburseable anyway as part of the project that I'll I would I would say for timing to keep that >> it would be an early release

060package I would make it early package that's how it's >> y so we have been for months now pulling them along with giving them them being that watercoling. >> That's a possibility. That's the way I wrote about the sanitary system I once on board that would be another coordinate with interest in that I think longterm district operation last thing I'll say not that you want to know but the second agent this document is essentially the electronic grant application So I it's really just here for your information. you don't it's just you're wondering what is being you know posted that those are some of the questions like June 30th basically each of those later say June 30th right like that's technically the deadline we're not going to wait 28 like our goal is >> and give

061ourselves space to adjust problems at 1058 unknown error or something like that. So that's kind of our timeline for today's section. >> Talk about the different ways get together for the gymnasium for the school. There's separate for each each school. >> I mean it's really a collective of teachers in the same content areas generally same. >> I would say you have like two teaching each let's say for a different area like an operational standpoint more school specific from this point as many voices in the room that's point back. That's easier. You don't want to have to add it. The edex I say is the progress thrown and go through the process before in other places. Adding is always important. Deleting doesn't matter as much. I would say you want to make sure you have everything

062in here as opposed to taking something out. Let's say there's a water fountain or something. Removing it out of a classroom doesn't really matter. It's it's easier to leave it in kind of not put it after. So it's it's always easier to add some after. So June 15 application it's going to sit for eight months next legislative session at that time once we hit submit once it goes through the legislative process. Once we hit that submit button then things that we add they do not have to reimburse for you have to pay. So when uh we talked about ineligible cost that's how you generate. So our goal is here again every classroom that gets approved and it'll fit in any classroom that's um whatever um there are a lot of other neighboring communities through this

063when you start doing that comment on the slide not the work groups but conversations about to improve. How will we tap into that knowledge? Will they be invited? Is it an open call? I just think a lot of I've said this before, a lot of lesson from previous projects. Um is is that something that considered where other people in other communities say this or is that >> off? But some of that so like our community conversations for example had teachers live in our community that built the project that contributed to that process. Uh we toured that cheshure. So like we learned some things there. Uh we talked to not just but so like there there's input now we could certainly say hey anybody who wants to join >> you feel satisfied that's been appropriately represented.

064Um, I think we're better informed than some of our peers. I mean, I guess the other side of that is you probably always have a process, right? But I do think we did a lot of community conversations. So, I my only piece is sure there's more people out. I think that some of that You know, I guess that's kind of the end specs are more like this is what we challenge like well the challenge is you know we designed this stage where the cafeteria's on one side and gyms on the other stage. this summer we talked about principal meeting so like I think at that point how did you how does that work that something we should do that's something that's kind of the way that I would design piece and I would say the

065other side of that is when we the community plan we incorporated a lot of that feedback there you know you remember some of the questions But I thought this slide back here did a nice job. It's actually I wish I referenced it in one of our uh but you talk about the difference of the space waiver. Uh our request at work and heavy lifting of that space waiver. This was driven by a lot of the feedbackunities that say you know we built the school up to 69,000 square feet and after it was built we realized we need it to really because we don't have this space here. Um so like fact this wellness and physical education is a bigger gym that kind of otherwise I think it really represents there >> yeah it's a great

066point there there was a coupleisions to this diagram and they were the conversation community conversations justice program on Also too, Jeff said the evolution of these you're incorporating the latest things you're seeing these are revised. I mean this in theory has piece of cheshure projects in here specs. Yeah, we we've done quite a few. The one piece I will say about just clear is you also have the opportunity one chance to advise. So because they recognize that education evolves. So there's going to be something changes over five years. Typically typically wait >> what's the end? >> It's basically the schools. We typically wait until problem is change. That's what I was trying to say before. >> Yeah. All my my point is that there's something that needs a shot. Do all the adjustments at once.

067Winter of 30 probably. mindset of to Joe's point there could be some change that gets hung up drags out but in general you know few months after it's like four or five years later >> if you know what the state's looking for I would suggest they hold it 5% So there's incentives to say visibility committee had a lot of success in it. So we look for something like that building is that the same type. So, actually, I was gonna ask Jeff about that. I have that same because I spent some time looking at the general statutes and regulations this weekend. >> So, I was like, "Oh my gosh, what what have we done?" Um, and the only requirement by law for the building committee is someone with construction experience and the board chair. What does

068it that's those are the only Do I have that correct? >> Yeah, they tuned up the construction experience. So that that's who we have this conversation, right? It could be anybody that's as the construction. >> So this board has never done a building committee for a new school construction. You've worked with other building committees that have. What is the typical composition? It's going to be also difficult because we're a regional district too. So what do you what do you see? Uh typically we see a a pretty good cross-section of representatives meaning um community members that so we have one that's a civil engineer one that's an architect OPM board of ed representatives top manager board of finance representatives council representatives or related historically decent crosssection. I think I think it's a little different with regional

069position because I think you also have facilities. So I think you have some experience there. So it's historically been pretty wide range diverse parents. We have that has a child. I mean I would think that you know anybody interested who lives in the town communities do have an application process. Um I think there's a balance there between understanding who who has historical knowledge of this project and how it got to where it is today. So that's valuable and then you also have team coders designers that also have that experience as well. So you have to kind of balance it. Historically the people that are on the committee have had connection to the project that basically got to Right. So like the whole matter some of that again from Steve's point maybe it's collaborative piece but

070it's different that the actual isn't being held by now. So that changes the dynamic. Reason 12 and region 14 are two regions that projects region 12 their committee appears to be mostly members. Um so again it depends what I talked about today about definition of construction experience. It doesn't necessarily mean general contractor. It could mean someone that oversaw project could mean someone that has familiarity with state reversal process. Like there's lots of definitions of what construction means. Maybe not in construction. I'm thinking more we don't want just like an architect. We would like an engineer. And I don't know, we were talking a little bit about like qualify. We'll look at every regional district's not there's another similar >> I think yeah whatever you get I mean that we're trying to find Again we are

071fundamentally different how we're structured. So >> yeah you want you don't have to think some consistency is benefit because if it's I've been in communities where it was about the project there's a lot of high school. So you have some content. >> Any other questions? Before we move on though, I want to say so our plan I was talking to Josh and the idea is that we're going to be zooming the board before if the board wants kind of this is a lot. Um, and we do have a, you know, high level review of this, but the board is going to have to approve this on May 26th. And I want to give enough runway for people to ask questions. Even if you're not going to be here on the 26th, I would submit the

072questions as soon as possible so that we can, you know, discuss them. Um, so would the board be interested in doing a Zoom meeting before the 26th with with Jeff um to ask questions so that we can really hit the ground running on May 26th? Is there interest in that >> about the ED specs? >> So that we can hit the ground running. >> I would question we also have fine, but you know, >> I just have a question. >> This isn't like proprietary, right? Like like is it can just work for now, right? Like can this be now compared to like documents that we have that we present for schools to make sure it's all comprehensive or is that like not allowed because it's public now? So, is there interest in a Zoom meeting

073before the 26th? Yes. Yes. Okay. So, I'll flo out some out some dates >> um that work um for you and Josh and we'll see what that I appreciate that. And even for the people who cannot be here on the 26th, if you could get your questions submitted um before that Zoom date so that we can answer them at that meeting or participate in that meeting, that would be fantastic. Um and then my other question is um so are there board members who are interested in working on that building committee? Um as you heard, it's a significant time commitment um that I imagine requires a level of flexibility. um to to deal with what comes up. Um if you're interested, please speak up now or let me know. All right. >> Yes. >> Soeneral Okay.

074Like so like are we saying like the reason right that you want to be on this committee is hey now I do this thing right I have finance background right like are you want those from all of us or you want like what you guys >> not asking for your applications but I didn't know but like you know a fiveyear commitment >> okay she won't you know whatever it's >> and it might not be might not be evening meetings. They might be meetings during the day. Um, you know, he's so that that kind of level of flexibility is required. I want to know the most concentration. Yes. and then the longevity as well as what the key decision that needing responsibility. I've heard a lot of conversations but it's not that clear like what it's

075going to look like. So that would be really >> because even just logistics with meeting coordination >> right off the bat and people I just I want I just want to understand I think that even the composition drives the coordination >> I hear your question but we can't help say that like February is going to be a heavy one, right? >> No, no, but that's why the milestones of when things have to get hit because you know it's going to be heavy concentration to hit those components. So if you know exactly what your your end date is and what you're working back for, forget about change orders five years after close out project. >> But you also have elections in there. You have a whole bunch of stuff when you start to look at that

076big G chart, how that all plays into >> Well, I guess you're right. Once you're on the committee, whether or not you're on the board, does that mean >> I almost asked that question. >> Once once this committee is formed, you're on that respect other make sure that Sharon's question like is it fair to say that summary sheet of the milestone based on the timelines, the macro for us to say like I know that we're early >> like as you get further out we need to hit like bigger timeline whatever whatever those are can we can we out >> I think we top 10 12 that are key decisions Yeah. Blocks, green blocks, and yellow blocks in terms of how demanding. >> All right. So, email forthcoming. Jeff, are you with us through the end

077of this part with us right now? You would jeopardize decide whether and then process And you have a question just regarding community members, right? Like so what like are we gonna I mean not like volunteering people know work for me but there's a bunch of engineers, architects, construction managers that live in this community that work for the company, right? or should we like start conversating with people like they're interested or like how are you solicitating like that feedback and people who've done schools like how that works. So I think you mentioned an application process, right? >> Uh other communities have done that in the past. Um I guess it really depends on what me >> and then those people can't be people who bid on it, right? Like so BL companies will not be part

078of any of this project because I sit on this board, right? And I had to go in when I signed that contract like I was like, "Hey, poor Joe." I'm like, "Have they done stuff? What are we doing for land survey?" Like right from then they were completely out of the conversation. So like right someone worked with Tecton some work like it wouldn't necessarily be. >> So I'd like to gather some more information about that. Um that like see what other districts have done for the application process. Why don't we put something on our website and see who applies? I don't know how I I don't know >> understand >> to its existed from an experience perspective. >> So that's a good question. >> Well, I think more often than not people that >> in

079our historic Mr. Genber and then before that high school building also employee. So I think they have >> I would think who wants to spend countless hours but they have no best interest towards and arguably unless they're managing. start. We also had some people that have reached out over the last two years and said, "Hey, so I think there's also professionally like so I think to me you should start hear how many board members want to be part and then how big questions. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Um right, next we have the LMS results. Mr. >> Um just a quick update. Um you saw in your packet we did close the long metal roof bids on May 6th. Our low bid is 1.4 million which roofing did news today. So Petra was in

080the call today was kind of betting them out as the low bit. Um the next low was um gold gold seal at 1.7 processes were 1.9 million. So 1.4 is a pretty aggressive number. So we kind of did some pretty thorough research on a little bit. So back the interesting part is quickly the debt service encumbrance was 1 point uh just under 1.4 million. So actually if the 1.4 is approved valid we wouldn't really even have to go to reserve fund for that and 50% comes back to the state. So the 1.4 really goes down to 7,000 as Josh talking probably reprogram some of those dollars to go towards the um temporarily repair. >> Thank you. Any questions? >> P we're still waiting for the state which I should have the letter like a week

081ago. So So when that Correct. The uh solar may go out later. So right now the design of the solar really they they literally rest on top of the roof on top of the roof structure called penetration. So they don't have to be done together all the way they designed it. So one question right we'll move on. Um next to information and proposals policy curriculum tonight uh we had a curriculum focus meeting based on math instruction in region 15 math coaches and department chair come speak to us use testing uh current practice. So that was very interesting. Um it's a good continuation of our discussion on curriculum in region 15 and we are set to meet again on June. Any questions? Next we have PTO advisory. So I apologize for I was not able to

082to work the advisor on May 7th. I understand there's a lot of gratitude for you to all the work that have been done support. Um and then there was also a conversation about eight as well as um and I understand that commitment that the conversation is coming to finance. Um so those I think are the two main topics and Next meeting I believe. Any questions? >> Okay. Next we have um >> board chair comments. Um I wanted to say um a word of gratitude um about the referendum results from last week. Um a lot of words of gratitude actually. Um I have a list of people um that I want to acknowledge. Um first the community um I just uh I voter turnout was fantastic. Um and to have the community support um not only

083our school budget for school construction project was just tremendous and it meant so much um to see so much support um not only in um the voting results, but um also on social media um to see the community standing up and advocating um for what they wanted um in their backyard, it was very meaningful um and very validating for the years of work that we have put in um to this uh the school construction project. So um thank you to the community. I want to say thank you to the feasibility study committee. Um that work laid the foundation of our success last week. Um the many hours um that that committee did. Um I found myself repeating a lot of the work um as justification for where the board ended up um getting to. So

084just want to thank the ability study committee. I would like to thank um you know uh Mr. Romeo and Miss Ferman for all the endless tours I feel like we did of the schools. I felt like they really out of their way at many different hours to take many different groups around. So, very much appreciate that extra time. Um, I'd like to thank um, Miss Meglio for keeping us on track with all the right language for the referendum and the notice in the newspaper. Um, that kind of stuff is, you know, that attention to detail is very important. Very much appreciate that. I want to thank Jessica Clerk who was very helpful in informing the public um about the project um and provided a lot of uh information on our website. So very much appreciate

085that Jessica. Um I'd like to thank our PTOs who really made a great effort to get out the vote. um very much appreciate um all the hours and time and thoughts and ideas and strategies that they put in um to passing the budget and the school referendum. Um I want to thank PA uh for their lawn signs. Um there's just something that's very exciting about seeing lawn signs around that just gets people all excited. So um I think that's just a tremendous contribution. Um I would like to thank thank Tecton um all of their work. I found that I was taking screenshots of so many of their slides and sending it along to people. Um, and they just really captured a lot of the questions that people had. So, I was very grateful to have

086that on my phone that I can send to people. Um, regarding the space waiver, um, I I just, uh, I we worked so hard for that and we talked about it for so long and then to have that space waiver, you know, obtained right before the referendum was just tremendous. Um, and I want to give a special shout out to two people. Sally Romano, who was in Hartford with me advocating for that. um just really appreciate that extra effort that you did um and all the other parts and emails that you did about the space member. So appreciate that. Um also want to give a special shout out to um our representative Jason Bbum who kept me personally apprised of where people were in Hartford and the hands that were touching it. um just very

087much appreciate his availability and keeping um us informed about where things work. I know we worked a lot with Josh on language and everything like that. So, special shout out to him. Um thank you to Joe Martino um for all your expertise and help and perspective that certainly um calms things down, I think. Um and also want to thank um our superintendent, Mr. Smith, um who had most definitely vision again that I thought I don't know and but you saw a vision for what we should do with those two schools and how we can work it out financially bond and easing it in and just very much appreciate all the time that you have put in um to help you get that referendum result. I know it was a lot of time so thank you

088for that. Um and most especially I would like to thank the support of education um Josh said a lot of times that there was a reason why something like this has not been done before um with these schools is because it's a very heavy lift for this board um to do that. And I appreciate all the time, all the questions, all the hours of work that this um crew put in throughout the last couple years um you know to to get that success um last week. Um and particularly the you know board members who advocated um you know for the project and in the face of misinformation that was out there um that really could have led things in a different direction. But um presenting the facts in a positive manner and referring people back

089to the website was a very powerful um I think it made an impact I think. So very much like board of education um for being in the arena and daring greatly and doing something that's rather historic for region 15. So, thank you everyone um for all your effort. All right, that's all I had to say. That might have been an hour right there. Um next we have board member comments. >> I want to echo what said thanks to everybody but I also wanted to add that I'm not fond of Facebook debates, but I recognize that the absence of our voices on social media that void gets filled with people that don't necessarily know or want to share the actual facts, realizing that opening ourselves up to the time of stress, but social media. I wanted

090to say that I truly appreciate my fellow board members who put themselves out there, provided answers to the questions, corrected false information, and tried to use the concurrence of the public. dare I say won over some unsure voters for that and for those who gave up even more time to I am extremely grateful and I'm proud to begin working on this amazing opportunity for the future of >> well you have a long list of thanks there Mary and I just wanted to add to thank you all of the thank yous that you just gave were front and center. Just want to grateful. I'm sure we're all very >> for your patience, for your grace. Thank you. So, as always, thank you for um changing topics slightly. Good luck to all of our students participating in

091ESPbacks this week or start that process. Um there's some tremendous incentives out there um that I hope are Mr. >> Oh, really? >> Just sleep at bed. I may be embellishing, but I think you have room for some negotiation. But um uh certainly seeing the effort and uh certainly appreciated schools extra emphasis to this and willing to put a little little something on the line to make sure it's successful. So thank you very much. Um and then the last thing I'll say not to throw um but I was very happy with the margin which both our budget and our school It's tremendously part of a community that supports education the way this community does. That being said, I think, you know, there were still 45% of people who voted against it. I think we've heard

092primary concern being cost and u yes, we're moving forward and yes, that's the side, but I want to make sure those people who have real concerns about building this time know that that concern Um this is not a blank check. I look at this as a responsibility and the community has handed us a tremendous gift and I think in turn it's our job to make sure we are responsible and making sure that we continue to support the entire not just put that right on We're not doing applications. >> Yeah, board members don't need to have an application. You guys have been through the gauntlet. You're good. >> Any other board member comments? >> All right. Thank you. Next, we have comments from citizens. Any citizens? Nope. I'm not read. Um, regular business requiring board action.

093May I have a motion for approval of final plans and Estimates for the solar installation at Walto Elementary School. Resolve that school district authorizes the board of education to approve final cost estimates and switch. >> Go ahead, Joe. Can you talk about this a little bit? >> The final piece, the state process, the grant application. Um, we are pending. We have all of our documents to them. We're just waiting for the approval. We'll submit these minutes to them for final bid separately. >> Sorry, where this was this go through finance or have we seen? >> Yeah, that was one of the cost systems we did couple months ago. >> That was one down to 30%. put a couple no the state is just originally associate combined with roof and wanted splits we split off but

094about 750,000 total gross and then we net it down it's about $330,000 cost >> any other questions Right. All those in favor any carries. Um all right. Announcement of meetings. We're going to have some meeting for the 26th by Zoom to be determined. Um Tuesday, May 26 is finance meeting at 6:30. Um also Tuesday, May 26 is a regular meeting, the board of education at 7:30. Um at that meeting we are going to be hopefully approving the um education specs um and we're also going to be having the year end reflection of the superintendent. Um on Monday June 8th BNC is meeting at 6 o'clock. Also Monday June 8th we have a regular board of ed meeting at 7:30 and at that meeting we will be um probably talking about and schools again. I'm also

095discussing this for the contract and executive session and also probably discussing goals goals. I don't know. I don't know. I know that' be a lot. We're going to have to see. Um, so may I have a motion to adjurnn motion? >> Next question. Are we meeting up next finance meeting? >> I don't I don't think we have forum. That's the problem, right? You're not there. I'm not here. He's not here. >> Just you. So I just we just got off meetings and I heard that there's not going to be a finance meeting. >> We're we're gonna go ahead. Sorry, but just >> Okay. All right. So Heather did a motion to adjourn. Is there a second? >> Second by Tom Marks. All those in favor? >> I turned