001This is you. This is you hired an industrial >> measur. >> Okay. meeting is in order for the May 12th, 2026 uh meeting of the Granite City Community Unit number nine board of education. And can we have our roll call and declaration of quorum? >> Vinnie here, Christy >> here, >> Bradley >> here, Stacy absent, Currin >> here, >> Silva >> here, >> Lynaman >> here, >> and for the final time, Miss Meberg >> here. >> We have a quorum. All right, if everybody would please rise for the pledge of allegiance and invocation by youth pastor Jason Pace with Restoration Church. >> I pledge algiance 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. Father God,
002I just thank you for each person that you brought into this room today. I thank you for each leader that you've appointed uh over this school district. I pray that you just might move through each one of them. I pray that you bless their hands. I pray that you bless the meeting tonight and that we might see fruit from it in the future. I pray your hands over each uh teacher and administrator in this school district that they might shape the hearts and minds of the next generation of students that you've entrusted them with. And I just pray your blessings upon this community and this meeting. It's in your name we pray. Amen. >> Amen. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Up next is public comment. I didn't see anything and I don't think we've got
003anyone here. Um, okay. Student recognition. >> Is that right? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Miss Vinnie, you're up first. >> Take a walk. Okay. Do you want to trade me this from the paper? All right. GCSD9 board of administration administration would like to recognize student school board member advisor Lily Meyenberg. Stand between us. That's better. Lily has been an amazing asset to our district and we thank her for her dedicated service to the board and the student body this year. We congratulate Lily on her bright future at SIOU School of Nursing. as she moves forward, we officially actually I'm gonna do that part later. That's the torch passing part. Okay, so the the certificate is for you to display on your wall of honors as you grow and accumulate them over your lifetime. And we
004also have a little gift for you, too. Lily Meenberg, everybody. like give people bunny ears or something. >> Congratulations. >> Congrats. >> Oh, my turn. >> Yep. I think so. >> Um, okay. If Evan Brewer would come to the front. I don't know if any coaches are here or not. Mr. Mcristian, would you like to come? Okay. Granite City School District 9 Board of Education and Administration would like to recognize senior Evan Brewer for joining an elite group in Granite City High School history. Evan has become one of only 11 boys basketball players to surpass a thousand point milestone. Since beginning his career as a Warrior in his sophomore year, Evan has scored an incredible 1,148 career points and 771 rebounds. His record officially places him in the top eight of all-time leading scorers at
005GCHS. This achievement is a testament to his relentless hard work and dedication. Congratulations, Evan, on your outstanding milestone. Congratulations. >> Nine. >> Congrats. >> Whatever. How's that girl? >> Okay, up next, uh, actually Mr. Mcristian, could you come back up? And Amy Panel, she's out there. There she is. And this is uh for the GCHS musical theater group. And I will read the cast and crew. The cast, Madison Thally, please come on up when I say your name. Brooke Babis, Daniel Douglas, Chloe Nickel, Lucy Roberts, and Natalie Jones. And for the crew, Ava Gerardi, Landon Phillips, Abigail Huniaak, Corey Hickham, and McKenzie Garcia. and uh GCSD9 board of education and administration would like to congratulate the GCHS musical group on an incredible performance at the IHSA state finals. Placing 10th in the state is a
006phenomenal achievement that speaks volumes about your dedication, creativity, and countless hours spent in the rehearsal room. These individuals stood out among the many talented programs across Illinois. to rank within the state's top 10 is a testament to your triple threat skills in vocal performance, choreography, and ensemble storytelling. We are incredibly proud of the passion you brought to the stage and the exemplary way you represented our school and district. Menel, would you like to say a few words, please? >> Well, we're really proud of all of our students in the theater department. These guys put together a really great performance. uh musical review. We've done it twice so far, so to get to state was a really exciting thing our second time around. Um these kids dedication is incredible, but it's their hearts that really speak
007volumes. The characters they create on stage and in the classroom. IHSA State Film, um the contest play, they went to state last year, PI this year, last year. You guys have done an amazing job, but it's the characters that they portray in life that I think are the ones that really deserve the awards. Um, Lily Booker is our president, Jesus is our vice president. You've got young individuals that are wonderful human beings, and that's Granite City. So, my grandpa always said, you say that you're from Granite, you'd be proud to be from Granite. So, um, I just say thank you for recognizing our students and for allowing them to be who they are, for supporting them, and for supporting the arts. Thank you very much. Thank you to the administration. Thank you to Principal Mcristian.
008on >> front like up front here. Okay. If you want to dismiss them. And if you'd love to stick around for a super exciting board meeting, you are more than welcome to. But if you'd like to leave, you can go now. I would leave. >> We should do one time. Not give him the option. Just like >> don't say anything. Don't say anything. Close the doors. >> A little sound. >> This is the one you want to stay at cuz it's not very long. >> Officer, will you close the door? >> Please barricade. I am going to when we get to there I'm going to thank those. >> I got you. >> Um okay. Next uh >> moving on. >> Can we have our uh the approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of
009the board of education held on April 28th, 2026. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Okay. Roll call. >> Christie. >> I. >> Bradley. >> I. >> Currin. >> I. >> Silva. >> I. >> Linaman. I >> Vinnie I >> Okay, then uh next we have our consent agenda uh which contains those items that are repetitive and routine in nature. Any member may make a motion to approve the consent agenda or request that any of the items be moved to section seven for individual discussion and consideration. Do we have a motion on consent agenda? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Okay. Before you vote, I'd love to just say thank you to First Mid America Credit Union. Uh we'd like to extend a sincere thanks. They donated uh treats to our teachers and staff for teacher
010appreciation week. We're truly grateful for their continued support to our staff, uh students, and community. Also, uh for Walmart, Wilson Elementary, uh they applied for uh and received a grant in the amount of $1,250. This money is being used again for teacher appreciation week. We truly appreciate them. So, thank you to both groups. Okay. Roll call. >> Bradley. >> Hi. >> Currin. >> I. >> Silva. >> I. >> Linaman. >> Hi. >> Vinnie. I. >> Christy. >> I. >> Okay. We have no old business. Uh on new business. Uh section 9.1 retirements and resignations. >> You've received detailed information about this item. Administration prepared to make recommendations or hold for discussion in executive session. It's recommended to approve the filing. Retirements resends. retirements, resignations, and extracurricular resignations and resend requests. >> So moved. >> Second.
011>> Discussion. Roll call. >> Currin. >> I. >> Silva. >> Hi. >> Linaman. >> I. >> Vinnie. I. >> Christie. >> Hi. >> Bradley. >> I. >> Okay. Um section 9.2 is employments. We are going to hold that for executive session. So 9.3 Kage Middle School HVAC >> GCSD9 administration requests the approval to proceed with train for the Coolage Middle School HVAC renovation project. The district replaced the chillers in 2023 and the boilers this year. The final phase of the project includes rein reinssulating the piping and replacing all the univvents in the classrooms, the gym and the office areas. train has completed testing of the piping system and is currently developing a final pricing as the summer approaches. We are requesting approval to move forward with this phase of the project. It is estimated costs
012are within if estimated costs are within the established HBAC budget and the work is expected to be completed over the course of two summers. Approval is recommended. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Any discussion? >> Okay. Roll call. >> Linaman. >> I. >> Vinnie I. Christie. >> Hi, >> Bradley. >> Hi, >> Curran. >> Hi, >> Silva. >> I >> 9.4 Designation of Depositories. >> Attached is a resolution designating deposiitories for the Granite City School District. This resolution should be filed each year so that the district's administration may deposit and/or invest district funds with and through a variety of institutions to obtain the highest monetary return on district investments consistent with the investments authorized by law. It is authorized that the board adopt the resolutions authorizing the investment of district funds and region one funds
013as presented and authorize the necessary signatures. Approval is recommended. >> So moved. >> Second >> discussion. This is basically just all the banks and financial institutions that might have our money at some point. Yeah. I mean >> uh >> we do this every year. >> Yeah. Roll call. >> Vinnie. I Christie. Hi >> Bradley. I >> Curran. >> Hi, >> Silva. >> I >> Lynamman. >> I >> Okay. 9.5 6th hour assignment Lake work co-op class. >> Permission is requested to approve the filing six-hour assignment for the fall semester at Lake. This assignment allows us to offer a work co-op class to high school students who are able to work. Uh teachers Candy Parker approval is recommended. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Who was the move? Was that Silva? Yes. S and Bradley. Okay.
014>> Discussion. >> Bless you. >> Roll call. >> Christy. >> I. >> Bradley. >> Hi. >> Currin. >> I. >> Silva. >> Hi. >> Linamman. >> Hi. >> Vinnie. >> I. >> 9.6. Sixth hour assignment. Lake. Driver safety. >> Permission is requested to approve the following sixth hour assignment for the fall semester at Lake Educational Support Services Center. Driver safety is a requirement for graduation. So this will meet that requirement for our high school students who attend Lake School. Jake Janick is the one who will be teaching driver safety for 30 hours. Approval is recommended. >> So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. Roll call. >> Bradley. >> I. >> Currin. >> I. >> Silva. >> I. >> Linaman. >> I. >> Vinnie. I. >> Christie. >> I. >> Okay. 9.7 Consolidated District Plan CDP for
015the 2627 school year. The CDP is a comprehensive framework that outlines the district's goals, strategies, strategies, and use of federal funds in alignment with state and federal requirements, including the elementary and secondary education act. The plan addresses key components such as title one programming, support for atrisisk student populations, professional development, family engagement, and continuous school improvement efforts. Others include programs are title 2, title 3, title 4, 10003A school improvement, IDA part B follow-th through, and IDA part B preschool. The CDP reflects the allocation and planned use of federal funds in accordance with grant requirements. No additional local funds are required beyond those already budgeted. Approval of the consolidated district plan for the 2627 school year is recommended. So moved. >> Second. >> Discussion. >> Roll call. >> Hurin. >> I. >> Silva. >> I. >>
016Linaman. >> I. >> Vinnie. I. Christie. >> Hi. >> Bradley. >> I. >> Okay. 9.8.OU contract extension salary insurance 2026 all groups. The GCSD9 administration is recommending the approval of the attached for all our union groups as well as other non-UN employees including the administration, HR specialist, payroll accounting specialists, executive secretary, technology staff, truency and athletic trainers. All of the unions have approved and signed off on the extension. Approval is recommended. >> So move second. Second. Oh, Randy, you have it. Discussion. >> Roll call. >> Silva. >> I. >> Linaman. >> No. >> Vinnie. I. Christie. >> I. >> Bradley. >> I. >> Currant. >> I. >> Uh 10. Reports and other communications. Uh administrative reports and updates. Breakfast after the bill. Cost analysis. >> Information only. We're not doing it. We're just doing Okay.
017>> Yep. Uh yeah. Uh and then uh GCSD9 student board member report. >> Yes. We're going to turn it over to Lily. >> Yep. >> She's going to I think she has it given it to Brad already. >> All right, Lily, the floor is yours. >> Wherever you want to go, you can stay right there or you can >> I'll stay here. >> Okay. Get your microphone close so I can hear you. All set casting. >> Turn it off. Turn it back on. >> Yeah, he'll do it. >> That's pretty good. >> I've learned that. >> Oh, yeah. >> Update. Let's install an update. >> No, it didn't say that. Does it say it's asking? Yeah, you can just say it auto, >> right? And then it'll restart. >> Oh, and now you've done it.
018>> Maybe the tech. >> I don't know why anyone would work in it. >> It's always just I don't get it. >> The thankless job. It's going to work. I can feel it. >> Yes. >> Hey, there we go. >> There we go. Oh, >> is that the wrong side? >> The first side. >> Can you go back? I don't think that's the first side. >> There we go. Nope. >> Nope. No. There we go. Okay, that's good. >> Okay, closer. Is that good? >> Yeah. Here. Yeah. Switch this a little bit and bring it closer to you. This is better. >> Yeah. >> Okay. So, this is just a little presentation that I've put together um about the cell phone usage at specifically Granite City High School, but this does apply to all the
019schools in the district. I just think it's a little bit more applicable to a high school setting. Um, so I was actually inspired to do this presentation from just teacher input that I've heard from passing and in addition to a presentation that I attended um with all the schoolboards in the southwestern district um and I viewed a very similar presentation um from Collinsville High School and their effect after banning cell phones in their own school this school year. Um, so I just wanted to in light of that and and everything happening in our legislature at the moment, Illinois is currently considering banning cell phones in Illinois in all schools. So I just wanted to give some information to our board and to others who are curious just about how that would go about in our
020school. So again, just the purpose of this is purely for information only. Um, I've used information from both research and articles and studies in addition to our very own staff members completing a survey that I sent out just a week ago. Um, just kind of asking for information about how they view cell phone usage in their classrooms. Go ahead and go slides. >> Oh, >> yeah. And then next one. >> Yeah. I'm sorry. >> Like point at you when she's ready to go to the next slide or you just let him know. That's good. Right. You're on the policy. >> Yeah, we're good now. So this is our current cell phone policy which to summarize if you don't want to read all that um it's basically leaving up cell phone policy to teacher discretion um
021instead of having a completely universal policy across all classrooms. So some classrooms um and some teachers decide um yeah you can use them whenever you want. You can use your phones whenever you want or you have to put them away or you can use them when you're done with your work. So, it does just kind of vary across the board dependent on the teacher. Um, but technically you are supposed to have your phone turned off and silenced during school, which I feel like is not executed just from me walking around the hallways. But, so this is just our overall staff consensus just from what I've noticed with the feedback. um these three pillars of consistency, interaction, and frustration. So, actually 33 out of 60 staff members specifically mentioned without being prompted that they would like
022a consistently universal enforced cell phone policy that comes from the top of the district as in like administration down, not relying on teachers, not varying classroom by classroom. And 96.7% of staff members decided that when cell phones were not allowed in the classroom, students participated more with the lesson and with each other and just communicated with each other a lot better rather than staring at a screen when you any time you have free time. Um, and then frustration. I've not only from the survey, but I've just heard in talking to teachers that they get increasingly frustrated when they have to tell students six plus times to put their phone away during a lesson, especially if the lesson is 15 minutes long. I've been in classes where there are 15-minute long lessons and there are certain
023students that cannot keep their phones away for even that short period of time. And not only does this is this disrespectful to teachers, but it just takes away from valuable class time, especially if it's something as short as 15 minutes. It should not have to be an issue like this. And down here is a quote from my survey. Um, and this is from an anonymous member, but the phone policy needs to come from the top down. This is documented in our abandonment of both school ID and dress code policies of the past. So I think what this staff member is trying to say is that the policy does need to come from administration rather than from teachers individually. Um so and that with the school ID and the dress code, I don't really know what
024they're talking about with the school ID. That was probably before my time. Talent and I were young, we had required student IDs on lanyards, right? >> Yeah. >> Remember that? >> I know. Collinsville does something similar. >> Randy, you probably remember that. >> Yeah. My last year. >> Your last year? Yeah. >> It was It was the same thing. >> 2800 temporary IDs. >> First year we started that. >> It's It was I I can speak for the I was a teacher for the uniforms. I was a student. It was It's very hard to implement something that isn't consistently very well spelled out. And it does it falls on the teachers and that is hard >> and also even well the building principles and assistant principles we need consistency across the district for this. >>
025Yeah. >> So this is just one of the questions. I think I had six questions on my survey. Um this is how many times students have to be asked to put their cell phones away during a single period and the majority voted at least one to two times which I argue it shouldn't have to be a problem at all. No one should have to be reminded to put their cell phone away. We're in high school. We're about to be on in college on our own. Like, we should not have to be reminded to focus on something so crucial as our education. Um, so a majority said one to two times, then second best was 3 to five. And then 15% of teachers out of 60 said six plus times students need to be reminded to
026put cell phones away, which again is taking away from very valuable class time. I mean, you only get four years of high school. You should be absorbing every minute. You shouldn't have to be constantly reminded to put it away or just focus. I mean, again, in short of lessons as 15 minutes, they need to be reminded that many times. I just thought it was interesting. So, again, these are just some key observations. Um, managing devices. Sorry. >> I'm sorry. Okay. >> Managing device usage, it competes with actually teaching. The job of being a teacher is to teach. It isn't to direct students on what there is and shouldn't be doing, especially if it is a student policy. I feel like it should be just common knowledge. um it competes with what teachers are actually trying
027to do which is educate rather than enforce policies that they have to enforce rather than that are being enforced by administration. Um and then conflict um just from lunch periods and then getting a notification getting notifications constantly just creates conflict in general. you're getting live updates constantly from your phones not being put away or even just like the notification pinging in your backpack is a distraction. It immediately takes you out of the lesson then it takes more focus to refocus back into that. Um and then 55% of staff feel that the current guidelines are not consistently enforced which is true since it is left up to teachers. It's some teachers are more relaxed than others when it comes to cell phones and there does need to be a lot of more consistency which just from
028my experience a lot of teachers do say that students need consistency to thrive and that is no exception here. So this is a study from by the last name Sunday. Um, so there's a negative correlation between frequent phone use and assessment scores. So as phone usage increases, test scores decrease. That's that's just a fact that's displayed here. Um, and then this is a research study that I actually found really interesting. Um, brain drain. So just being allowed to have cell phones um decreases your ability to retain information. Just it even being available to you, whether that's on your lap, in your pocket, in your backpack, just in a close capacity to you decreases your ability to memorize and retain information, which is especially concerning considering young minds. Young minds, they need education. They just need
029to focus. We need the extra focus. We don't need extra distractions. Things are hard enough already. You don't need to be fighting your own brain to pull yourself back in after a ping goes off like that and you're instantly distracted. It just takes more cognitive effort and that's not fair to anyone. So um these are just some benefits um that I've observed in studies. Um school climate is a big one. Just overall interaction between staff and students just improving that overall environment of a school that I feel like we've lost. Um that is what I feel is most important here. But obviously mental health is extremely important and excessive cell phone usage does lead to more negative mental health negative mental health is spiking in younger generations and it is directly tied to cell phone
030usage in excess. And then cyber bullying is also an issue. Um a lot of schools this is research that I've done on my own that isn't here. I'm actually for my English final I have to research cell phone bands and I have to write an essay on that. I started writing that today so now it's fresh in my head. But um as um schools have begun banning cell phones um just in general um cyber bullying has decreased like a a genuine amount which I didn't really think it was an issue before. I didn't realize how much of an issue it was until I had that research in front of me and I was like, "Wow, that's actually really interesting. I didn't realize that was an issue, but it's gone down 15%." So, I just think
031that was important to mention. And then, um, these are reasons, sorry, these are just some reasons that students and others do think that cell phones are important. Um, you can instantly access different portals like Cahoot and whatnot and other things like that that can help assist in learning or even a calculator. You can even pull up a calculator on your phone now. Um, and then um, organization and digital planners, which I don't know if people actually utilize, but it's a thing apparently. I think most students just like to listen to music. That's what I think. But I'm no I'm no stranger to that. So these are some possibilities of policies that we could implement um if we do decide to take any action in making a consistent and universal district plan about cell phones. Um
032so we do have a bell to bail plan which means that from the start of the school day to the end of the school day phones would be locked up in a cabinet or a yonder pouch. If you don't know what a yonder pouch is, it's a little pouch that your phone goes in that is attached with a magnet, a very strong magnet that needs another metal surface to open. Um, so this would be beneficial to just reduce distraction completely. No pings of devices in your backpack, no temptation to get on your phone during a lesson. It just eliminates the possibility entirely and it allows students to interact with each other more rather than relying on your phone as a cure for your boredom. Um but the challenges that could be associated with that are
033um in emergency situations students wouldn't be able to access their phones as we know um the the ACT incident four years three years ago it's three years ago three so I wasn't here three >> what thing happened >> three okay >> so three years ago during the ACT if you aren't, you should be aware, but if you aren't, um, students were not didn't have access to their phone during ACT and preACT testing and there was SWAT team at the school for a bomb threat, wasn't it? It was bomb, right? >> It was a SWAT call. >> SWAT call. >> Okay. Like a spam threat. >> Okay. Spam threat. Okay. Anyways, >> but the SWAT team did show up. Everyone showed up. >> Yes. But yeah, >> um as parents, we're seeing this on the news
034and being informed. Students were not able to reach their families and that is a terrifying incident to have children in a school where you cannot reach them and there is a threat that you are unaware of the dangers of. Um, so that's obviously a concern, but then there's also an instructional only use policy, which is like you're not allowed to use your phone unless you are specifically improved in your education by using that. Like obviously IEEPs are not included in this, but if you need your phone to do something for a lesson, like if it's specifically in a lesson plan to use your phone for something, yes, that would be okay. But other than that, you should not have your phone out at all. That's what that policy means. And this would just promote um
035just being educated and how to use devices and whatnot, but just in a learning setting. Um, and then yeah, obviously for specific lesson plans it is beneficial, but I do think that is a workaround that could be had just with the implementation of Chromebooks and other devices that are supplied by the schools. Um, but the enforcement of this is kind of difficult because how do you say when it is okay and not okay to use your phone? And again the interpretation is left up to the teacher and it is under their discretion which is again not a universal policy that a lot of these teachers are wanting and that is becoming necessary. And then the locker in the pouch which would be um locking up the phones in like pouches or in a general storage
036that would be collected at the beginning of the day and then distributed at the end. Um, so again, this would prevent um just being distracted from a ping or a notification during the school day and just res like eliminating the um distraction entirely. But the cost of this at least for the pouches is kind of high. So if the low cost um a low cost alternative to that would be just putting them in a locked drawer in an office somewhere. I mean that's not really high cost. we already have drawers. Um, but the purchase of yonder pouches is expensive for 1,600 students. >> Um, and then obviously we would likely need to hire somebody to distribute all those. All the staff members already have their jobs. They don't need to add that into their own
037day-to-day lives. >> And then just the path forward. this um this is a crucial time in intersecting the um student well-being and what is beneficial for our teachers and educators. Um as personal devices do offer like they're useful in some ways. um staff observations and both research alone indicate that the present creates um a distraction in the classroom, whether that is from not communicating with your peers or just um taking away focus from a lesson. Um inconsistent enforcement of the current policy has created competition for student attention, whether that is from teachers who are decidedly cool if they let you be on your phone and they're mean if you're not. Um, so that's they're teachers are constantly fighting for the attention of students and that shouldn't be how it is. Um, and then the important
038part is just to have something that is universally enforced and not relying on our teachers that already have enough on their plates just to teach and educate younger students. Um but so they don't have to fight as much for attention from students. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Excellent presentation. um your presentation I I've never talked to you about this but we board members hosted um was it the southwest >> IAS for Illinois >> and the keynote or presentation was about a local district that has banned cell phones >> yeah it was very interesting like lots of parallels between your presentation >> what what do your friends think about that Lily what do they think's best I mean I you didn't get a chance to survey the whole school but >> are they going to be
039angry about what you just This is our trap on the way out. >> But um >> throw everybody else under the bus. >> Yeah, >> I have kind of tried to keep this quiet. Not because I think that or not that I really care about how other students are perceiving this. And I actually did have a conversation with Miss Parker's career explo exploration class. I was observing in there the other day and she just kind of gave them a rundown and then I kind of elaborated on what I wanted to do with this presentation. And I specifically did elaborate that I did not want this to be a you should ban phones, ban phones and >> get mad at me about it. That's not what I'm trying to do. I know that is already a
040debate in legislature and it is already very a real possibility that we could ban cell phones in schools across the entire state. So the discussion is not whether or not to ban phones, but it's whether to implement that early because I do believe that sooner or later it's going to happen and it's going to become law. So it's whether to adjust now or just wait until it's like a requirement. >> And I just think it's informative. That's what I cared about. I care about um making sure that our school board and that our constituents are informed about what they're deciding on and what they're supporting. Right. >> I would be curious to hear what Granite City students think about it. I was very struck at that presentation that the administrator like so much of what
041they shared with us was student feedback and it was I don't think it was skewed. Like it was very surprising though. It was mostly favorable. They said yeah it was like there was some grumbles at first but you know like you commented on studentto student interaction, teacher to student and then the relationships and the culture that was a huge piece. And then I also just felt more at ease at school. You know, as a principal myself, when there's conflict, a lot of times I'll tell my kids, just walk away. But that's hard to do when you have your conflict in your pocket all day long, right? And I'm an adult that gets tied to my phone. So, it's hard to set that aside. >> And so, I think as you said, this is a timely
042issue because whether or not we decide to move forward, you it might be decided for us and then we're going to have to. So, the information that you shared with us has been very useful. Thank you. >> That was great. Well, you >> Thank you. >> All right. So, we want to do the torch now. >> Yes. I think that'd be great to you. >> So, passenger. Let me go. Yeah. She's going to go grab the torch and we're going to do our traditional passing of the torch from our current sport um school board member to our new one. Tada. Should we play like the Olympic theme? >> Yeah. You turn it on. >> Do you need a micro? Do you want a microphone? >> Yeah. There we go. Everyone say it. No, I'm just
043kidding. >> You want to call her up or >> Yeah. So, do you wanna you want to say anything while you do or you want to? >> There you go. >> I would just like to thank um my school board for giving me this opportunity to educate others and give students that don't really have a voice in this student board member student. I'm sorry. Oh my in board meetings because a lot of students do not come to these. Um it just provides a an outlet for them to give their information to. I've heard a lot of information just students telling me, "Oh, I wish this could be changed. I wish this could be changed." And I always have the opportunity to bring that up and I am very appreciative of that and I would just
044like to say thank you. >> Can I invite Lily Booker up to receive this torch? Hey, Lily. >> The Lily legacy continues. >> Yes. So, we have one Lily handing the torch to another Lily. >> Sound like a PGA commentator. >> Yeah. >> Now, that torch is the biggest responsibility you're going to have this whole next year. So, make sure you take good care of it. >> Yeah. Just don't lose it. You will keep it. >> Oh, yes. That's yours. That's yours. Now, >> you got a safe in your home. I'm just saying. >> You have to keep the flame the entire time >> and then you'll bring it back cuz you won't have to come to another meeting till August >> and so that's when we'll swear you in August. >> You can you
045can have to >> cuz it's not a requirement. So, congratulations. >> So, thank you, Lily. And welcome, Lily. >> Yes. All right. Well, moving right along. Uh, in section 11, this is executive session. Uh, exceptions noted under five/2 open meetings and we are holding 9.2 tonight. So, that is for section 2C1, the appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body. Do we have a vote to or a motion to go into executive session? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Okay. All those in favor? >> I. >> Or do we need roll call on that? >> Let's roll call it. >> Roll call it. Okay. >> Denny. I >> Christy. >> Hi. >> Bradley. >> Hi. >> Currin. >> Hi. >> Silva. >> Hi. >> Linamman. >> Hi. >> 643.
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