FEAS Budget & Regular Board Meeting - June 8, 2026

001Thank you. Sorry about that. Um we'd like to go ahead and get started with the special meeting regarding the proposed um budget for next year. Um with that, could you please rise with the pledge of allegiance? I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Awesome. >> Um, and I know Brian will be rolling in. Um, so with that >> Okay. Um, welcome Heather, thank you for all you do for our district and keeping us um going financially very well. So, I guess we'll turn it over to Heather, right? >> Yeah. >> Thank you. >> All right. So, the first packet you have in front of you is the 2526 proposed final

002budget message um for the general fund. The state revenues were updated to reflect our May 2026 state aid. Um, some notable increases, we had an increase to our special education funding, uh, roughly $40,000. We had a literary literacy support grant um for the elementary we're able to purchase some curriculum with. That was $98,000. We also had some one-time funding for employee compensation payments that were um distributed to our staff. We did um in the original budget, we did not have the state budget yet. So, at that point, uh we had not removed our foundation equity payment, but that was cut last year. So, that resulted in $82,000 of a loss to the district. And then we had um some extra teams this year for first robotics. So we had a little bit of extra funding

003um based on those different teams for federal revenues. Um the biggest increase there was our filter first award. So we were able to replace the bottle filling stations in the district and purchase some filters for those stations. And then all of the other revenues have been updated to reflect our actual. So that includes our property taxes and any transfers in um our revenues are projected to increase 3.97% from our original budget. Any questions on the revenue >> that the onetime employee compensation revenue that was the special >> whatever something J or whatever >> uh 27 L we had to do the uh letter with the union. Yes. Okay. Yes. Uh for expenditures, all of the items have been updated to reflect actual. And then um for our food service fund, we are supporting that just

004under 155,000 this year. And then the preschool fund we're funding by 58,000. Um both of those have improved from our original estimate. Overall expenditures are projected to increase 2.99% from our original budget and that leaves us with uh 34% fund balance spending in $372,000 this year. Quick question on the food service one. Yeah. Um so I know that the state offers the free breakfast and lunch, but does that just cover the food costs, not the labor costs? Um There is a formula that the federal government does to determine what the award is per meal. Um, last year that went up just under 4%. So, it does not keep up with the rate of food increases or the rate of staff increases. So, um, we're actually lacking in both of those areas. Um, >> okay. food

005increases were about 7% this year and then our staffing varies based on contracts um where people are in the steps and what health insurance plan that they take. >> Okay. >> Also though, didn't we have like fewer meals or haven't we been on that for the last year, couple years? Like fewer kids eating school meals >> that I don't have the data for. Um Jenna should have that, but um she actually does our meal claims for us and then I for the revenue side. The revenue has increased um over the past couple of years, but that's mostly probably driven by the state pulling in and funding the other portion of our um free and reduced meals. >> We just haven't had an update from Jenna in a long time. It would be nice to have

006her come in and just give us an update. >> Yeah. >> Is that this like the summer program? >> Um the summer program is in the food service fund, but that one is a much smaller portion of what we're collecting. Um, and that one is federally funded. >> Okay. >> And there's no migrant program this year, Wes. This is the first year we won't have that. >> Correct. >> Any questions on expenditures? >> All right. Um, if you flip two more pages, so you could see the food service budget. Um there were not any dramatic increases in cost or revenue um this year. So that was pretty close to where we had estimated that we would land and then we make up the shortfall with the general fund. And then preschool um there were some

007staffing changes and we were able to move a little bit more of our classrooms to GSRP. We had more GSRP um membership and we had more slots this year. Um, so that helped out that fund substantially. And then the student activity fund. So, um, we're not finalized for this year, but we're estimating that we will receive $620,000 in donations and fundraising and that we will be expending $550,000, which will leave us um adding $70,000 to that fund um to be used for other needs down the road. >> Yes. That's amazing. >> Yes. the education of this. >> No, that none of ours is in that. >> I mean, well, I shouldn't say that because when we make a donation to a program, it would flow through the student activities account. So, yeah. >> How are

008you going to estimate? >> Um, it's based on what's already been paid out and what our trends have been for the last few years. So, um, typically this time of year, we're doing a lot of expending. >> Yes. Yep. We're almost done with the year. Just a couple more weeks. Um, and then the debt retirement fund. Um, last year we collected 1.38 mills and that was just enough to satisfy our principal and debt payments on our bond accounts. So, we're down to two now. We paid off one of ours last year. Um, and now we just have two that we're working on. Great. All right. Any questions on any of those funds? >> All right. Uh, next up is the L4029. So, this is our tax rate request. Um, we did have a successful Headley

009override millage passed this year. Um, which restored us to be able to collect 18 mills. Um, you can see that we did get rolled back again this year. So, it was good that we had that um, override available to our use. >> Otherwise, we would have rolled back 9794. Am I reading that right? >> We would have went just under 18 mills if we did not have that override. >> Okay. Yes. Um and then the 2022 and the 2024 debt, um we're levying the same amount for this coming year. So, we didn't have to increase that at all. Um based on our tax base increases, we were able to keep that flat. Any questions on the L4029? No. Just a big thank you to voters for continuing to support the district at the maximum rate

010we can legally do. That's awesome. All right, going into next year, um you have a packet for the 26 27 proposed original budget. Um our local revenues are increasing. We had about a 4 and a half% increase in our taxable values and um our state revenues are decreasing. Uh this is due to meipers changing their funding pattern again this year. Um so the state funded portion has been reduced and our portion that we have to pay 100% of has also been reduced this year. Um so we get less funding. However, the rate also drops. So becomes a wash on the um state end. And then we also will feel a little bit of a reprieve. I think about two and a half percent on our um salaries as well. Uh we our 31N funding is

011being prrated this year. So there has been so much um so many years where they've had carryover and now that's kind of catching up. So the districts are being prated 68%. Um, typically we've been granted 80% of two positions. So, that resulted in a loss of about $54,000 for the district. Uh, the good news is we do have other sources of funding that we can utilize to cover some of those um mental health support positions. The one-time staff compensation funding um has been eliminated for next year. And then also about $98,000 in literacy grant funds. those revenues are out and there were matching expenditures that have also been removed for the federal revenues. Um this is also decreased due to the filter first funding um influxing last year and then our title grants uh right

012now the estimate shows that we will be $15,000 less than we received this year and that um that formula is driven by our free and reduced numbers. So the more families we have filling out those forms in the lunch program actually drives some of our title revenue. So >> um we got to figure out how to correct that. Not because with the offer of the free breakfast and lunch, the incentive to fill it out is not there. And I don't think people understand that there's other funding tied to that. >> Right. Are we allowed to do like a get a $25 gift certificate to A&W if you fill this out? No. I mean, like I'm just wondering, >> not not paid for by general funds, but if we donated a donator. Yeah, that's what I'm

013wondering. We had a donor. We're not paying for it. Someone donates. Okay. >> We might need to do some incentive fun thing. >> It's a lot of money. >> Not every person, but you know what I mean. Like I mean like >> Oh, yeah. Not sorry everybody. >> No, I mean like a raffled sort of. >> And then uh we had our final rep payments that we used this year. Um we fell out of the eligibility for REAP last year and then we had a little bit of carryover funding we were able to utilize um in the 2526 school year. >> That reap once it's gone, we're not getting it back, right? >> Yes. Okay. it would be very rare for us to fall back into that. Um, and those figures are driven by census

014data. And when you look at the census data, it doesn't necessarily reflect your student population all of the time, but it's the census of your region. So, >> it's just so weird. Yeah, it's Yeah, because we're not considered rural for many other aspects of >> Yeah, I did reach out about eligibility two years ago and the message that they gave us was um pretty vague and essentially their their determination is final and there's no committee or anything that we can go to to get that re-evaluated. It's just based on census data. And one I'm sorry, can you remind me too with the the one-time literacy grant? >> Is that different than Ann the um grant that you guys applied for and got? >> Okay. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Yes. It was in the 70s. >>

015Okay. And the training that we did, I know you and I emailed about this because now there's legislation that may make us do it, but we already did it. Do we think that we will get reimbursed or that's going to be an unfunded mandate anyway? So there are two different training now. >> Okay. And so >> Oh, Mike. >> Sorry, your mic. >> You have to repeat all of that. No, I'm No, just kidding. >> yeah. So, letters training. We do have several who are going to be taking that. They're starting in the June cohort or the September cohorts. >> Okay. Thank you. I didn't know how those were all tied together. >> And we did apply for a second round of literacy funding that should help us pay for some screening tools. Um but

016we won't know what that amount is until probably the end of June. So, we won't know if we're awarded or how much we get until everybody puts their application in and they can decide how to split the money. >> Okay. Thanks. >> Yeah. So, revenues are projected to decrease about 1% from last year. Uh, moving into expenditures. So, all of the one-time expenses, including grant expenses, have been removed throughout the budget. um instructional expenditures and the supporting services. Um those have updated negotiated employee compensation, a 3% increase to insurance um card caps, and then also a 2.4% decrease to retirement, which I think that is the first time in five years we've had a decrease in retirement. So, um that's positive and hopefully we're starting to fund that. um as a state so that those

017numbers can keep decreasing in the future. Uh the school administration has an increase due to a part-time administration position that we've added. Um we tried to add that last year and we were unable to hire. So that is also positive. Plant operation and maintenance >> and that's Dana students for those who can't see the piece of paper. >> Um plant and operation we have an there due to some capital needs in the building. We tried to um get some of those projects done last year and we were unable to squeeze those in due to some constraints we found with uh meeting an architect and a couple couple other hiccups. So those are slated for next year. Uh outgoing transfers. So we are projecting to support the food service fund again by about 162,000 and the

018preschool fund by 78,000. We are still fully funded um GSRP. We have carryover for that. The um unfunded portion of the preschool fund is the infant, toddler and those tuition programs. Okay. So overall um the balance at year end is projected to be 30% and we are projected to spend in $491,000. Any questions on expenditures? >> All right. Uh the food service budget. So I did budget for a 3% increase in our federal revenue. Uh we had 4% last year. So hoping that number will increase. And then um I added a 7% increase for food costs as that was the trend for last year. the preschool budget. Uh like I said, the GSRP program is 100% funded by the program. Um the tuition program is the one that we are funding. I did um talk

019with Amber and we will be having a summer program this year that's 100% tuitionbased. Um, so these figures could change depending on how successful that summer programming turns out to be. Uh, the student activity fund, we did have a flow through in that fund last year of $100,000 for a library project. So, I've reduced the revenue um and matched expenditures. And the student activities fund is a formality that we have to pass a budget for, but there's really way to know how much money we will fund raise in a year. So, that one's just a guess. And then the debt retirement fund, as I said, we are still levying the 1.38 mills this coming year. Um, and we are just about breaking even in that fund, which is exactly what um we want to do.

020So, any questions on those last couple smaller funds? All right. Well, that is all I have. Heather, thank you. The next step, unless there are more qu any questions, once we roll into the regular board meeting, there's a quick section right at the very beginning to approve everything we've just talked about. >> Yeah. The only I want to just clarify and and Heather or Brian, you can correct me if I'm wrong from our meeting, our finance committee meeting. But part of the reason why our 2025 2026 budget was had a higher ending balance than we anticipated is because of like significant the maintenance and work that we planned to do but had to push off. I mean, I know you said that, but I just wanted to >> So, it wasn't like it's not like

021that money is actually sitting there. It's earmarked to be spent and should have been spent but couldn't at that time. >> 261 the large increase in the 2627 budget is basically a roll forward kind of right. >> Yes. >> Okay. Great. Well, thank you for clarifying all this stuff as much as it's possible to be clarified. Yeah. Yeah. We will open the doors again. Yay. >> All right. What else do we have? >> Uh, no, that's as far as this goes. Once we do approve, there's um when we get to this point, we have a couple resolutions. It's everything that we've already talked about. It's just a paperwork piece. I need to take care of it. Then at the meeting, I'll need some from I believe it's Amy and >> Aubrey, excuse me. Aubrey. >>

022Yep. >> Great. Okay. Do we need a motion to adjourn the special finance? >> Uh, we probably should. I don't know if we have to have one, but probably would be a bad idea. >> Anyone want a second? >> Second by Liz. All those in favor? I thank you. And we'll just wait uh about four minutes and we'll start >> the regular meeting. Broker. >> Hello. >> Hi. Thanks for helping. >> All right. We good? >> All right. Um, welcome to our regular board meeting for June. Um, if we could please rise and say the pledge of allegiance again. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. So, I happened to

023sit through an MASB um little thing about transition times and it was a pres presentation with a school board superintendent who was incoming and the president of the school board and they talked about transition. And I liked one of the ideas they said which was that they now begin every board meeting with just a moment of silence. So I would like us to all join in a moment of silence to take a deep breath and to get grounded and to remind ourselves that we are all here because we care about education and doing what's best for our students and our families. and that tonight we will be making decisions with the best information that we have and in the intent of doing the best for our kids and our families. >> Thank you. >> Nicely

024put. >> Thanks. I like that. All right. Um welcome of any guests that you want to highlight. some sorry if they can introduce we have all of our staff >> and we have a couple guests and sorry let me start over we have some staff here is here long longtime retired teacher wonderful teacher u some staff and we have a couple guests in our audience that I assume are here to see how a board meeting runs >> all right >> great well thank you uh any changes or additions to the agenda >> there is one addition. It'll be 25 should be 26, excuse me, typo. 25 26 9.6 approval of middle high school teacher hire. >> Okay. >> And I just set that information at your table. >> Great. And I have a 9.7 under

025that um a surprise resolution. >> Um Jeff likes surprises. >> I also don't have the minutes from the May 11th meeting. I can have them for us at the next meeting, but it did not happen. So, so with that said, we we'd be understood. Yeah. Thank you for trying. It's busy times. >> So, we would really be approving the minutes from the May 20th, 2026, which is in your packet, the financial report and approval of the agenda. >> Okay. So, I would entertain a motion for the consent agenda as written minus the May 11th regular school board meeting minutes. >> I'll make that motion. All right. Wes and a second. Anyone? I'll second. Liz. All right. Any comments, questions? All those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Great. Uh, at this time, we would love

026to open it up for public participation. Should anyone want to say something? Um, the rules of it are that you get three minutes to speak. um and we don't interact. It's just your opportunity to speak and our opportunity to listen. So with that I would open oh uh go to the podium and and we'll have a mic and the mic is just so that uh especially with streaming people can hear. So anyone like to speak? Oh yeah, and then please state your name. And if you work here, you can just say that you're a teacher or whatever >> button and the time starts now. I'm going to try to talk fast. Okay. My name is Christine Harvey. I live in Arcadia. Um I have taught art in public schools for 27 years, 23 of those

027at FAS. And I'm here to say thank you to some important people. I think FAS has done a good job of being a lot of things to a lot of individual students in a very small district. Many things come together to make that happen. This community supports education and has done so for decades upon decades. I do not take that for granted, nor do I take my administrators that I have worked for and with um for granted. Stapleton now, Towsley, Iikens, Gualtney, Hollandbeck in the past and present. Uh, and like any gardener or farmer knows, a beautiful, productive garden can only happen when the soil has been nourished. I believe a school system works in much the same way. I especially want to shine a spotlight on Mr. Tyley and Mr. Iikens tonight. I know

028I know that everyone is replaceable, but they have provided especially rich nutrients to this school system. I believe that when our district adopted the tagline, every student, every classroom, every day, it was no stretch for these two to abide by that promise. It's simply how they operate. While the graduates and champions are fresh in our minds, I am certain that these two go to bed at night and rise early thinking about the other three or four or 500 others as just as much as the headliners. These two and many others here do the invisible unglamorous work that is soil tending. I want to recognize and thank Mr. Ty and Mr. Ians for caring a heck of a whole lot, for not settling for shabby work from contractors or for any of from any of us,

029and for keeping the focus on each and every student by doing the real foundational work of keeping our students fed safely transported safe in our buildings and fed academically by supporting our educators through ongoing education, training and in other ways. These two have played the role of educating or partners to us um responding to each of us with wise ears, accuracy and high standards. They have played the role of infrastructure much like uh Miss Gualtne and Mr. Stapleton and Mr. Tyworth too have done and they all bear a heavy heavy load in making this a special place. They have integrity, resilience, good cheer and are trustworthy. Late this winter, one of the things we heard from the consultants was that FAS is not a broken district. Yes, we know that there are many big shoes

030to fill right now um after this after this year and my hope is that we all continue to do all the unglamorous hard work to make FAS a healthy place for all of our students. Thank you. And thank you, Mr. Tossley. Thank you very much. >> Well said. Anyone else? Hi, I didn't write anything out. My name is Miranda Chisum. I work in the high school, middle school in the media center. I do dual enrollment supervision and take care of Michigan virtual students as well. I also have two amazing students in the district, an eighth grader and an 11th grader. I just wanted to talk today and ask about our communication process as far as on our website when we go there to send a communication to the school board. Uh last week, couple weeks

031ago, I had constructed an email. I'm friends with Brian. our sons are friends and so I've gotten to know him that way and had his email address. So I sent a message to him and upon further reflection that didn't feel very transparent or honest of me to just send it to one member of the board. I really wanted to be open with my concerns. So I went on our website and chose everyone else to make sure that everyone on the board got my communication. Um, and then afterwards I found out that even though it allows you to pick and choose who it gets sent to, it gets sent only to our superintendent and our um, president of the school board, which great, but it's not very transparent. It feels very dishonest on our website and

032that's a concern to me that our community feels that they're sending messages to people that maybe it's not getting to or maybe it's not going directly or there's some clarification errors. So, I would just ask that the board revisit that and consider how that looks and how they want to make changes so that it's less murky, more honest communication. And if anyone would like hasn't seen my message and would like to see that, please let me know. I'll be happy to send it to you. >> It did get forwarded to everybody. >> Yeah. Okay. Anyone else? No. Okay, great. Um, there's another opportunity at the end for additional public participation. So, if you change your mind, you got another chance. All right. Uh, on with business discussion, approval of the final operating budget resolution for

0332025 2026, the general fund, food service, preschool debt, and internal accounts. Looking for a motion? >> We would need a motion and then a second. And this is the same information as I said that Heather just presented. Seconded by Liz. Any comments, questions, discussion hearing? None. All those in favor? I >> I. Any opposed? Great. Um, next business discussion, uh, approval of resolution acceptance for the 2026 2027 tax appropriations. >> I'll make that motion as well. Motion to approve the uh resolution acceptance for tax corporations. >> Brian and a second. >> I'll second again. Any discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Okay. Um, and last on business discussion items, approval of the resolution for the 2026 2027 general fund, food service, preschool, debt, and internal accounts budgets. >> I'll make

034the motion for the approval of those resolutions. >> I will second that. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Great. Thank you. Thank you, Heather. >> Thank you, Heather. I mean, you can stay, but >> don't >> But I know you do this for several schools, so >> Thank you. >> Safe travels and uh and you guys >> beware of orange barrels. >> Yeah. >> Heather, excuse me, just before you leave. For me, it's really important I say thank you publicly. Um this has been a great team and I know it will continue. Um >> we are very fortunate. She is one wise person. Yeah. >> Who keeps us moving forward and >> takes all of my phone calls usually more than once a day. >> So, thank you very much >>

035for everything. Safe travels. >> Okay. Superintendent report. >> All right. This will be very quick. Um, just reminder, I've been having some continued conversation with Mr. Vic Bugny. He'll be here 18, 19, 22, and 23. Uh we'll continue with some work with our long range planning committee on the 22nd. And then I am wrapping things up um best I can. Lots of conversation with people who I have loved to work with and adore and will miss greatly. Um my plan is I will be at the next board meeting on the 22nd and then I'll be in and out. I am not going anywhere. I'll be in town the 23rd through the 30th and I'm sure back and forth between the dis in the building a little bit. Um, an interesting rule with the office of

036retirement services. Once June 30th hits, I cannot be on school property for a month. I don't know why, but that's what it means. So, so I just need to be careful of that. So, once again, um, we're continuing to move forward. We have a couple busy three weeks to go here, a couple weeks. Um, that June 22nd board meeting is going to look at some additional hires. We're going to finalize our 26 27 coaching roster and some other items that I'm sure will develop as um the next couple weeks go on. Uh any questions on the True Law notes? >> No, I mean I just the one I I emailed you guys, the mentoring one. Um, I know that we're in compliance, but it's just a really interesting one to maybe get some more information

037on down the road on how how we do that. And >> well, as I skimmed it quickly, that's pretty much what we do. Now, I haven't I would have to compare. Um, I am really confident that that Mr. Bubney will have a good idea how to do this and I know Ann and Matt will look into this as well as he puts his team together and and starts the school school year. Um just as a point of record, we do have a mentor program and we do mentor our our new teachers and our up to threeear teachers and anyone else who needs some assistance. But I've learned that with every new year there's a different caveat to some of these things. So they'll have to look at it just to be sure. >> Yeah. And

038I'd love to learn more about like do we do the same thing for support staff and mentoring and do we treat that the same same way? I I mean just to learn more about that would be great. >> Okay. I don't have anything else unless people have any specific questions for me. >> Do we have a policy on rentering? It is in the mola policy and it's set up for us to put the mentoring program together. Uh we do mentor our teachers in the first three years. That is a mandate that we do. Um and that comes with uh a growth plan, individual development plans, and that's that's by statute. Um but as I said, these kind of change. uh Matt and Ann and Matt Ann and I we start each year with making sure

039who we need to have in that program and who their mentor would mentor would be and put that process in place. >> And some years with new when we have quite a few new teachers that's a little looks a little bit different. we have to it's just a little bit longer process but typically um after three years and there and we make the commitment they make the commitment to us we make the commitment to them um we always help as needed but the the official side of a mentor program is the first three years pending change is who knows what 26 27 would look like it was fun just a casual conversation I was talking to Kaitlin camp and said, you know, how how was it onboarding? You know, what could we do better? Because

040we've got so many coming on. Is there any? And he said, I don't know, mentoring like I had probably 50 mentors like and he said in a good way. Not like people telling me what to do, but telling me like they're here to support me. He's like, I felt so welcomed and supported. Um, so I think that that's pretty cool testament to to what our community does. All right, finance committee. >> Okay, so at our finance committee meeting, we spent a considerable amount of time discussing the budget that we just walked through. Uh so I'll spare you any rehash there, except just to reiterate, everything's looking okay. Um the the fund balance is decreasing, forecasted decreases next year, which is per plan. That's that's it's expected. Uh we didn't see any major surprises and As

041we all know, Heather does a really nice job of preparing and presenting this stuff to us. Everything seems like it's on track. And happy to chat about any of those details if you'd like. >> Um, beyond that, we spoke primarily around projects that were coming up over the summer, but there were a few other notes that are interesting. Um, we we wasted a lot of time talking about something with Crystal Lake Township that I think has been resolved now. Um and then um so for the major projects that we have been we have going on and I'll be try to be brief here. So the lighting project in in the interior of the schools is on hold for now. Um and this is primarily due to um complexity that we hadn't uh fully expected in

042terms of quotes and um uh like regulatory stuff for the work that's going to be done. So that is going to be something that is sort of is proceeding in the background but it's not going to be a something we're going to be able to get done. um and in the near term. Um but we do have some summer projects that we're planning on carrying out and Jeff please stop me here if anything's changed since we spoke. Um we have the carpet and flooring projects going on in both buildings which is exciting. Um we have um less exciting joint sealants on the roof are going to be done. Expensive though. >> Uh I'm excited we're going to be cleaning and painting the exterior of both buildings. uh where they need a refresh. So, that's going

043to be happening over the summer. Again, Jeff, stop me if >> No, you're still keep going. >> Okay. Um we have um some smaller interior work done. There's going to be some sidewalk repair and we got a new lawn mower. >> Very sweet. >> Yes. Um so, we we went through that those points. Uh and then um similarly, we are going to be adding some lighting to the new parking lot. Apparently, some ends of it are not well lit enough. >> Yeah, they started that today. Well, a couple days. They they poured today, so those that should be up fairly soon. >> Great. Great. So, that's good. And then, um, we are working on the dirt pile plans there. So, TBD, exactly how that gets resolved. That's something we're looking at trying to resolve this

044summer. Um and then um we are uh just worth mentioning here we are working on the uh an architect group is going to come in and meet with they probably the long range planning committee maybe >> yeah that's set for the 202 >> and the intent here just to fill you guys in the intent here is um you know we've had discussions over the past years about if we were going to add new buildings or storage building or you know different things uh and where these things will go, where they could potentially go on the properties that we own. And so we've decided it's a sensible idea to bring in some professionals who do this kind of thing for schools in particular for like site planning to uh take a look and do some consulting

045for us in terms of on a long proper long range kind of plan scale um what our options might be and what what things we should be considering as we try to get some of these projects done over the coming years. So, this will start that conversation. >> That's the 22nd. >> Yeah, I'll send it out. It >> I Whoops. Yeah, we can only have uh three of us present. So, it would be the It's designed for the long range planning committee. Um so, I'll let we'll kind of keep good notes and let you keep track and then we'll report back. >> Yeah, >> someone will report back. >> And I think the cadence of this initial meeting just shared some information with these guys and they've done other work for us in the past.

046It's called Cornerstone. >> Cornerstone has done work for us in the past and I'm not sure how long ago, three or four months ago, probably. We had this conversation and we looked at three different firms to come in and basically do what we're looking at. And then we kind of got a little sidetracked as we started talking about early childhood and so forth. So we regrouped and went back and bringing in Chrisman, his name is Dan um John Dancer who's going to meet with with small group and just give us basically how can you help us um before because as an example you don't want to put things in certain spots and and make a big oops. So we're trying to put some form of a master plan together at least starting that conversation and

047that would not be just with three or four board members. My I'm assuming once they make the commitment to go with with John Dancer's firm and work with them that would be a pertinent schoolboard workshop and have start to have those dialogues as far as what it could look like down the road. >> We're going to learn from them. Personally my vision is that it's like a you know you talk to all the key stakeholders in the building or community and say hey what in an ideal world what would the elementary school have that it doesn't have or you know what needs do we have in an ideal world we not a promise that we can do all of these things but if we were to plan for a bigger weight room and a robotics

048area and an outdoor classroom and a preschool early childhood center. >> Where ideally would all those things go so that we can peacemeal what we can do? >> I was just checking into it because I was just recently approached in the last few days by a >> a beginning advisory committee for a trades program and they're looking at trying to improve trade stuff >> that would that would fit in that conversation >> and so I just wanted to make sure it didn't miss the boat, right? >> No, that's on the list. >> No, no, no. This is the start. >> What we're learning from this guy is what questions to ask and a framework. I don't think we're so much talking about our plans yet because we don't know what they are. We haven't done

049the research yet. We're just going to him and saying, "Okay, how do we even start to approach this? We've got all these ideas. How do we put them into a meaningful format that everybody can understand? And how can we look at all of our properties together? Kind of a holistic view to decide where they're each going to go." It dubtales a little. You remember earlier this year we did work with our um finance outsource group that helps us raise bond money just to get a sense about over the next five 10 years what kind of bond funds could we potentially raise. Not actually saying what we're going to spend any money on not committing to anything but just starting to create a picture about about how to make a longer and this is the other

050>> but this isformational only walk around the school. It's like, you know, it's like Yeah. >> And also I just so everybody's clear with what I've done up to this point prior to making the decision at least so far to work with Cornerstone. And there were three other firms and I pretty much gave the same tours and and once we got back to the long range planning committee and they also researched some of those firms and a couple other people did and we kind of landed on this ferm to come in and help us um plan uh for the future and it's evolved from I really think the bottom line is space. We we're we're limited on space and where to put that space is really most of the conversation at least to start. which

051of course goes with programming. >> That's an early childhood >> part of it. >> It's definitely part of it. >> It's part of it. But yeah, that's kind of what kicked off the conversation and then we realized we were just ahead of ourselves. You know, we were talking about where to put an early childhood center and we had to back it up. >> We went way overhead. >> Yeah. 100%. Yep. >> So, we just paused, backed up, started from the top. just trying to bring in some expertise to help us. That's really that's where we're at at this point in time. >> And that's all I have for finance and happy to answer any questions. >> Okay. A Mike Tyworth, is this your official last technology report? >> You want me to make a special

052appearance in the summer? >> Yes, I do. >> Right here. I got my own mic. All right. Well, I was thinking a little bit after Jeff was talking to Heather about how much he appreciated her, and this is a good time to express that kind of stuff. It's not like we're going to be in the same room necessarily at the same time. So, I do want to kind of reflect on my time here briefly. I won't go on too long here, but um personally I when I come to work, I feel anxious about coming to work. I'm always anticipating something bad happening or something I'm not going to be prepared for. And I said this in a staff meeting the first day of school a couple years ago that I realized that when I got

053here, that anxiety went away because of the people that I work with. Um and this place is really an extended family for me. Um that includes staff, the school board, administration, the students. Um I was telling the seniors uh at the all night party or I left him a note that said I I kind of feel like my sen the seniors are like uh brothers and sisters kind of in a way or maybe my niece and nephew but more like brother sister. And I joke a lot that I have 40 wives here that make sure that I have sunscreen on when I'm supposed to have it or I have enough to eat all the time or um and all that stuff I appreciate. I am I am big on family and I think people know

054that just because I come from a big family. Um, and the other thing is that I've just experienced so much life events, not just at work here, but within my own family. And I was thinking through some of them and, um, the birth of Ellie, um, the divorce that I went through that was really painful and for closing of a house and being remarried and losing my mom and my brother and my dad and, um, my kids graduating. And then a lot of that happened to my co-workers, too. I saw a lot of co-workers lose really close people and go through some really traumatic events and that's not really just a place to work. That's that's a family. And I know that um out there in social media world or wherever it's a dysfunction if

055you think your work is consisting of family. You should separate those two. But I bow humbug that it doesn't matter. I still feel that way. So anyways, um I just feel like losing this family is a big deal for me. That's a huge transition. I've never really done anything for 26 to 30 years consistently. I'm usually bopping around and stuff. And this is going to be huge for me to lose that that family. And I know I'm not losing the family. I know I'm welcome back here, but it's still going to be different. And I just want to make sure that everybody understands how grateful I am to be able to work here. Um, it's a bonus that this is just a incredible town as far as the beauty of it and stuff, too. Um,

056and I feel like I got a ton of opportunities to grow. You know, Jeff was very open-minded about letting me do whatever I wanted to do to to push forward and have my own growth. And I really appreciate that. That's that's not common, I don't think, in most workplaces. And as far as the school boards that have come and gone throughout my years here, every one of them have been really open to that. So, I just want to make sure that you know I appreciate that and that you are in good hands moving forward with Beth and and Jordan, too. They're they're going to do a great job. So, thank you. >> He's He's going to make special appearances, though. >> My head will just pop in the window over there. definitely raised the bar

057creating the environment of of that family with all of the ways that you cover our students and our faculty and all the special things that happen and highlighting things, you know, making making every kid on that stage of senior year feel seen and, you know, I I mean, I just really appreciate everything that you have on. Um, and you're never leaving this family because we won't let you. Even if that other school keeps trying to poach you. I hear rumors. It's not happening. But we Thank you so much, Mike. Really appreciate you. >> Well, do you have anything to say about technology? summer. >> Great. I'm sure you're just a phone call away for the uh back to school bash too, right? >> August. >> Okay, great. Well, thank you so much. All right. Uh

058school board appointment discussion. So, this is super exciting. So for um the partialterm vacant seat uh left by Megan per her resignation um we had well I won't steal this under you say it um we had 14 people who initially expressed interest um one of them was past our deadline um so we weren't able to accept that but then we had um seven that then told us through the process that they weren't going to continue with the process. But we do have six now that will be interviewing with us total. Um and I've confirmed with all but one of them that the times that we've given them are good for tomorrow. So we'll be doing interviewing. But um I was able to um I created a Google form and had a bunch of questions that

059we asked them just initial questions like why do you want to serve the district things like that so that we could get to know them. We asked for a resume um and I've put all of that information into a Google spreadsheet and emailed it to all of you. So, please just make sure that you look at those resumes. Um, two of them sent letters of intent as well, like full letters. Um, not just a oneliner like I'm interested and then also the answers to their Google form questions. Um, so please just make sure that you're you've read through that so that you're comfortable with knowing who's who tomorrow. Um, and we are going to have in fairness, we don't want everyone to know the questions ahead of time. So, um we are asking that the

060candidates wait in the um library until we go down to get them and they'll >> Is that okay? An can we access the library? >> And it'll be 20 minute interviews, same questions. Everyone gets asked the same questions and um Amy has they're here on your desk, but also Amy um emailed them. So, just make sure you are familiar with those. So, same process as what we did with the superintendent. We're going to try to ask the same questions of everyone and not randomly spring a question on someone that everyone else doesn't have. Um, just to keep it fair. I don't know if I missed anything, but no, I we've already confirmed that they're all in the district because we wanted to make sure that we weren't approving someone that ended up not being in

061the district. >> Yeah. And a big thanks to Aubrey because um believe me we have dotted eyes and crossed tees about a thousand ways from here to sunset to um to make sure that we're doing this as transparently as it's all within policy and and it's it's been a lot of work to make sure that it's done really well. So thanks to the team that um has helped make that happen. In front of you are 12 questions that I drafted. I got feedback from from Liz on those. I put them in the order that and this is just by Amy. So, um they're the same ones that I emailed you. I shifted orders a little bit in in looking at them. Um, and again, I don't really want to like say the questions out loud,

062but if you look through these, um, I think we ought to, you know, we can see when we do the first interview how many we realistically can get through. I believe there's too many on here. Um, which is why I put them in order of priority. Again, from my opinion, open to others people's opinions. Um, so if there's anything you feel should move up and you want to tell me what number or have any discussion or if you like them. >> Number one, we can scratch. >> Oh, right. >> I like number 12 a lot. >> You want that up? >> Yeah. Okay. >> What was the first one? >> It was if you were in the district or not. And we we we >> Liz confirmed that. So, we're good to go. >> Is

063is number relevant. >> I just want to know. >> I think Yeah, >> I think it Yeah, I think that's very relevant. >> How far up do you want? 12. >> Let's give it a second. Um, a second as in number two. >> No, let's give it just a minute and look at some of these. >> Okay. Some of these are new. >> No, they're not. >> Oh, they're not. No, they're all the same. >> They're all the same, just in different orders. >> Okay. I always liked um number eight and number seven. I think those should be nearestish the top. >> Okay. >> I find it interesting that we had so many folks apply for this. >> I think it's awesome. >> I think number 12 has great relevancy based on that. >> Yep.

064>> Number seven. >> Okay. I just don't want to get bogged down on 12. >> How long are the sessions? You say 20 minutes. >> 20. Yeah, but we gave a we gave a five minute buffer in between. But yeah, they're 20 minutes. >> And we have a 20 minute. We're doing three and then we have a 20 minute break and then three more. >> It's a lot of questions. >> It's too many. I know. >> Yeah. That's why I emailed them so you guys could tell me which ones you don't want to ask. How about this? Look at them. Tell me two that you think are low priority that you don't care if you get an answer to. It will not affect your decision very much. >> Number 10. >> Number two. That's not

065a lot of time. >> Yeah, correct. >> Really good. >> Yeah. >> Well, thank you. >> A little chat GPT and a little MASB. All right. Well, what I'll do, I'll move. It sounds like we want seven and eight moved up and 12 moved up into the realm of answering possibilities. >> And I love five. Keep five up there. So, we can move three and four down. >> I don't think five is necessary. >> Yeah, it's I think if we have to cut seven No, no, sorry. Sorry to drag everyone through it, but open meetings act means that we can't have this discussion without sitting in front of a bunch of people. So, uh, I think if we have to scratch, we could get rid of nine. >> Yeah, >> it's a good point to

066make, but not a great question. >> Great. I agree. >> Okay. So, we're scratching nine and 10 at this point. I think six is kind of I mean >> yeah that one I would agree Scott >> yeah maybe maybe rephrase somehow but I don't know how >> the interesting thing about we've been sitting here for a while doing this second nature >> for people who haven't certainly wasn't for me when I started that doesn't mean they don't correct answer that they can't figure it out like we did. >> Right. Right. >> So, >> yeah, I was going to make the comment that I I read through all of the resumes last night and I felt very underqualified to be sitting here. >> That was a good thing, right? No, I know it was it was

067they were there were a lot. >> While while you guys are reading those, I also will say for everyone else that um we >> this term has a few years left on it and so it will be on the ballot and so you have to talk to the county clerk by July if you're interested in running. And I let all of the applicants including the ones who pulled out know that. There's also two seats that are going to be on. They're technically Amy and Wes's seats and I don't know if they have decided if they are running again, but still you can run against them obviously. Um, and everyone just has to reach out to the county clerk. You have to have your paperwork in by sometime in July. And I don't know the date,

068but you would want to check >> which includes getting signatures. >> You have to get signatures. And if you don't get the signatures, you can pay like 50 bucks or 100 bucks or something like that. But again, check with the county clerk. Is it 100 now? >> It's Is it 100? Is it up to 100 now? It might be. Yeah. >> It's like everything else like gas. >> Yeah. >> You only need five signatures, >> something like that. >> It's all It's a formula based on how many people voted in. >> So, so just know that there are three total seats, but you will have to say which seat you want. If you want the six-year term or if you want that little shortened term. So, and I let all of our applicants know that

069as well. Great. Okay. So, with the questions, I'm hearing three and four move down, five, seven, eight, move up, scratching, nine and 10, or at least we'll put them at the very bottom in the unlikely event that we can blow through 12 questions. >> Yeah. Well, and it I think it just depends on the first the first interview. Wherever that one cuts off is probably where we have to asking everybody else. >> Um, all right. And then individually, if you want to give me some word smithing or something that makes it clearer, um, just I got a life tomorrow, too. Sort of. So, let me know. >> I do not have a life tomorrow. >> Yeah, I actually don't. I But I pretend. Um, >> The meeting is an open meeting. It will begin at

0704 o'clock. Um, and Yeah, we have half an hour slots. We I did build in there like a 20-minut break after three interviews just to stretch and Yep. But we are not streaming it because I just don't think that well it's not fair to do because the last person who interviews could be watching everybody else interview and I just don't think that that's the right thing to do. >> So, thanks for this question. >> Yeah. Um the other another piece of paper you have in front of you is the criterion to help make your preferences. Um I would be looking for feedback on that too if there's things you want me to add to that list. Um obviously you know there I there's space at the bottom of each sheet for notes. you know, things

071that we didn't know we needed to ask that might come up that will, you know, demonstrate a strength or a diversity of perspective or whatever of a specific candidate. So, you can let me know any changes to that too, please. And then the process that I would propose and again I'm looking for feedback on this is that we will go forward with the interviews you each of us will fill out the criterion sheet for each single candidate. Um and then once all once we've interviewed everybody we can have a discussion and in that discussion we'll be talking about the strengths um diversity of perspectives the ability that we feel they'll be able to effectively work with the board um and after discussing then my my proposal is that we do a rank order. I think

072because we have six candidates, maybe we choice rank three, your top three. Um, and then your the first choice will get three points, second choice will get two points, third choice will get one point, and then we'll hand those over to our secretary and treasurer to audit each other and come up with the top point getter. Um, I think that's a fair way to do it, but I'm open to another process. They have to make a motion tomorrow and approve that motion at the end. Right. We can't like wait to do this because we have to turn this in very soon. Right. >> Right. >> I think we should just >> I mean I suppose if like we get to the end of the interviews tomorrow >> Yeah. We would have to post another special

073meeting to come back and do it. I think we just need to get it done. That's my opinion. But how does everyone else feel? June 11th. So, it has to be within 30 days of when we receive Megan's >> designation, which was the 12th or something like that. >> Yeah. Or we'd have to meet like the morning of the 11th, >> right? That just gives us more time posted 18 hours before. But I think we can. It's there's no no way around it. We have six very qualified people. It will be a hard choice. I I mean and the great thing is is that anyone who doesn't get appointed Yes. tomorrow night can run for one of three spots >> because because this because right now we're just filling for June 11th through November 4th

074or whenever the election is, right? So this is only like a fivemonth appointment anyway and so anyone who really wants to serve can get on the ballot. >> Yeah. >> So are we good with that process of the rank order? >> I think so. The only thing um with the criterion is that it's not weighted. So the points are no question is weighted more than another. Yeah. Go ahead. This doesn't actually have to numerically translate into our score, right? When it comes to rank order, you can each of us. >> Yeah. Yeah. It's just a tool to kind of say, hey, these are the criteria that we >> remember, >> okay, >> what it is that we're looking for. >> Sounds like a superintendent evaluation, >> right? >> Yeah. I thought you were going to

075say that like the criteria of the one through seven need to be ranked. I was like, oh, >> no. >> That's going to take some arguing. >> It's too much math. >> Yeah. No. Okay. >> So the only thing that's the points is first, second, third choice. >> Yes. Got it. >> Yes. >> Okay. Are we good with that? >> Yeah, I think that will work. >> How are you calling them by order or? >> Uh yeah, they're just listed in the order of the interview. We did. We asked them what times they were unavailable um because that made it easier. And so then um I tried to put people in and I double checked again. I've heard from all but one of the candidates that the times work for them. And I did choose

076a time for that candidate that I haven't heard from that was within their available times. So hopefully it works. But >> so five of the six have confirmed. >> And I and I sent in I sent in I sent it at 10 this morning and I heard from that other candidate and I sent a an email right before this meeting. Okay. Again, so if I don't if I don't hear from that person by I don't know 8:00 tonight, I might send a text too because I have their phone number because I got everyone's emails and phone number um just to make sure that they saw it. I know. >> Yeah. All right. We got a plan. Okay. So, um, what I will do is hopefully tonight I will redo the order of the questions and

077I will get those back out to you via email. If you have uh something in the criterion that you want to add that you think all of us should be considering when we're evaluating, um, please let me know by noon tomorrow. Does that work? Cool. And uh I don't know, maybe I'll see if Oh, Alberta Pizza Kitchen delivers. Maybe we can get a pizza delivered for the break. Look at me. It's a long night. Um all right, great. Thank you. Thank you guys. Sorry to drag her in through. Those are my rules. Um Ann, elementary school report. uh at the elementary school. We've had a lot of activities. Uh thank you for your attendance at the fifth grade expo and at the Let's Make a Musical performance. Um I hope you had a chance to

078read um through the report and I'm happy to answer any questions you have. >> The musical was amazing. I mean, so were the reports. I didn't even get all the way through all of them. >> I didn't either. >> I know. I was so bummed. a quarter of them to go. >> Yeah, >> that's good. And the music, I already said the m the songs were stuck in my head afterwards for days. >> Yeah, they're still they're still there. Um the the reports that the students did for the expo, um I was so impressed with their poise as they discussed their topics with people who came by. They were amazing. >> They really were. They really interesting topics too. Such a variety of topics. Huge variety. >> You know, like volcanoes and like Salem witch

079trials. I mean, there was a big >> molasses floods. >> Exactly. Big difference. Big variety. >> Sleep paralysis. >> History of football. >> Yeah. I did have to just because humor is good for us right now. Um, so the young man who did the planets >> and and I said, "What what what was the thing you learned, you know, that surprised you the most?" And he talked about Pluto and he was like, "Yeah, they decided in 1989 Pluto or no, like 1970 that Pluto wasn't a planet." And I said, "Uh, no, that happened in my lifetime and I was born in 71." He's like, "You were born in 71? Yep. And I miss Pluto, too. >> Yep. And everything is black and white. >> It was really cute. >> They will humble you every time.

080>> It was awesome. But thank you. Okay. >> They're just a great class that I was I loved having the composting team here. They they're just they're just great. >> If you check out the um school garden, they've got in yesterday and so they they selected a whole lot of native plants and so we actually were really moving along with that project. >> Great. That's awesome. >> Right. Any other questions or comments? Thanks, Ann. One more week do it. Matt, >> just as um Ann echoed, it's it's a busy time May and June for us and uh my report that I submitted, I think I mean everything from class night, the commencement to project grad, we had the extravaganza band concert, mock interviews, um had three different sets of testing, our kids are going on

081field trips, we had the walkabout, and then you know upcoming we have exams at the end of the week and then summer school starting right out the gate. So, it's a it's a busy time. Um, just appreciated Mike's comments because there are so many people that go into making all this stuff work. You know, it's a certainly a process K12 and and well, preK12 and and getting everybody to the finish line. So, um, it was a it was a good a really good finish this school year, especially for seniors and a lot of people put in a lot of time to to help volunteer and make make it a special. So, thanks to everybody that did that. You'll see a lot of in the um in my report and then also one that wasn't in

082there. I did want to give a shout out to Tim Jones and his volunteers stories that heal for us this year. We moved it to the middle school at a really um really good participation rate. Carrie Gray helped coordinate and and make sure they had a space and our staff did a great job of not, you know, allowing kids to miss class to be part of that. So, they really supported the project as well. So, it was really good good to be a part of it. >> Great. Thanks, Matt, I think you did a splendid job with your staff >> for the graduation. >> Well, they were great. >> It was just really one of the nicer ones. Not that they aren't all nice, but it was real special. >> It was a special. Thanks.

083Went really well. >> How many kids do we have doing summer school at each school? >> You guys know? >> Oh, well, I can tell you how many are invited and then >> Yeah. Okay. We don't know how many show up exactly. >> Is it about the same as what we had invited last year? Uh, it's a little actually a little less, but we also have qualifications for our at the high school level for >> credit recovery stuff. >> Yeah, because the last couple years it's been a little higher, right? And now it's back down again. >> Exactly. >> Okay. >> And last year we had 22 that started and I think 16 um earned credits and then this year will be lower than that and because we have some criteria that you have to

084to meet to be able to do it. And ours ours is our high school right after school gets out for two and a half weeks and then ours in the at the end of the summer for middle school our tutoring program will look a lot like the elementary. >> Great. Any other questions? >> All right. Griffin, do you know you have to come all summer, right? I'm kidding. Kidding. >> Oh, I'm going to be here. Oh, >> I'm gonna try. >> All right. Options >> be holding us. He's holding us account. >> Yeah, that's good. >> I love it. I love it. >> Um, so I've got actually quite a list here as you've heard from the other two um speakers before me. So, I'll try to keep it brief. Um May 15th, the high

085school had field day. It was a very fun day uh for us. Uh spring sports have wrapped up. I believe they all wrapped up before the end of uh May. Um, and I know that's been a pretty big transition for me. I know we all work really hard in our spring sports, but it was a really fun season for all of us. Um, going down the list here, next is uh, graduation. Graduation happened. We're all very sad to see our seniors go. I was telling some other schoolboard members before we started, uh, the library is very quiet. Um, and it's very sad to see them go, but it's exciting time for them. Um during graduation there was a certain saludiatoran that did a few cartwheels and that was very exciting. It was very good graduation

086and our speaker Carter Kench I know there were a few students that showed up specifically for him and uh I think he did a very good job speaking uh the all night party I went to that that was after graduation. It's a blast. If you've never gone or had an experience like it you should try to go chapron. Um it's very fun. Lot of food. >> Yes, lots of food. Um, NHS did mulching on June 1st. I know. I always have a lot of fun with mulching. It's a good starter experience between the upcoming sophomores turning into juniors and the new leaders of NHS. I think it's always very interesting to see the dynamics form. Um, >> for M. Yeah. Um, the fifth graders visited the high school on June 2nd. I know I saw

087them throughout the building a couple times and it was very interesting to see them. They're so small. I feel like I feel like I remember being bigger, but I guess that's just me. >> Um, the eighth graders had a field trip to Mino Island on June 2nd. I know my younger brother went and my mom chaproned. Sounds like they had a lot of fun there. Um, and we have exams this week. >> It's Yeah, we're wrapping up. I know the building's been very warm. There are a lot of anxious people and they're ready to get out to the summer, but we're we're wrapping up strong. We're ready to be done. >> Great. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Griffin. Good luck on exams. I'm sure you'll do great. And now you'll be a senior. you'll be

088that rowdy person in the media center. But thanks. Um, okay. With that, any questions for Griffin? Sorry. Okay. Um, moving on. Approval of the MHSA membership resolution for 2627. >> This is our typical yearly approval. Here's the bottom line. and if we don't approve, our seasons get very short because you're not allowed to participate in tournaments. Um, but more importantly, the MHSA is a really helpful organization. But in order to do so, we need to meet this approval and then at the end, uh, one more signature tonight. Uh, Miss Secretary Aubry, we'll have to sign this one, too. So, this is on page 38, and this is just asking for approval of the board. It's a recommendation of the superintendent and the athletic director Joe Hollandach that FES be enrolled in MHSA and the attached

089resolution is ratified and that follows on page 39 and 40 in your packet. >> So Liz makes the motion. >> Brian second. Any comments, questions? Hearing none. All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? Lockheart Field Contract 2627. >> I did talk with Andrew Johnson the other day and he has in your packet on page 42 is the contract for 2627 to use Lockheart Field from the Frankfurt Alberta Athletic Association. Ongoing uh things we continue to do. The contract for 2627 will be in place for July 1 through June 30th, 2027. The contract amount is 18,500 and the contract amount for 2627 I'm sorry is 18,500. So there was no increase. Uh it's the same each for this year as well. It's the recommendation of the superintendent to approve the contract in amount of 18,500

090for the 2627 school year. And as far as the what happens, what they do, that's all lined out in the contract. Motion by Brian. >> Second by Wes. Any comments, questions? All those in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? >> All right. Thank you. >> If you look below your feet, it will give context to the district flooring project. >> If you walk over there, you can even hear it snap, crackle, and pop. Um so >> yeah this is and thank you to Ann and Frank once again for doing the research on this project. Uh this is one of the projects that we had talked about uh for the course of the summer. This is the uh this is this cafeteria, the kitchen and the store room that's has the balloons hanging above it. Um

091I agree totally that this room really needs some some love and we're ready to replace it with an epoxy floor. Uh that's kind of a new piece, but it works really, really well. That's in our shop classroom at this point and it's also in our bathrooms at the track. Um it is rock solid hard and it works very well. Couple things it does do. It it helps with our maintenance. Um it stays nice all the way through. Every year we have to strip this and change it out and so forth. So there's also a maintenance saving there as well. So with that said, um the work includes the demo as I mentioned also and putting this back together. The total cost of the project is 26,941. It's the recommendation of the superintendent to approve the

092work with Traverse City Codings at a cost of 26,941. And as Ann mentioned that would be if approved that would begin at the end of the month and we would I don't think it's any longer than a two-eek process and that might be long. >> Yeah. Okay. >> We would love to have them done because then we can get our summer program back in here and our um um food program as well which is a breakfast lunch program which will operate out here. >> Please >> so that is the the motion. Scott, anyone want a second? Second, any questions, comments? What color will it be? >> Oh, you'll love it. >> Cool. Any other questions? All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? All right. Uh, approval of exterior painting of both buildings. >> Yeah.

093Uh, Brian mentioned this in our finance report and thank you, Brian. Uh, this has to do the only difference is the ceiling and and that piece. That's um not so much on the roof. It's around the windows. Some cracks um in the ephus is that's what we call this. This covering is called ephus. Uh the effort is mainly to take care of our buildings. They have not been spruced up in a long time. If you're curious, take a look at the north side of any of these buildings. They're almost black, so they they do need some care. Um once again, Frank put some time in quite a bit of time into this and we work through getting our bids. Um we've secured the three bids and this would to clean it, make sure all the

094areas are sealed and then repaint it. I don't know the exact color. My guess is it's going to be very similar to what we have now uh for a lot of reasons. Um so those three bids uh Grand Traverse Construction 252,788 uh Bourke Brothers Painting out of Traverse City 264295 and then TMCO is $450,000. Um, so obviously our recommendation is to go with Grand Traverse Construction and I would besides of the bid, uh, we've had really good success with Grand Traverse Construction. They've helped us on some other projects. Our last summer projects, last summer's projects were were run through, uh, Grand Traverse Construction, and we're really pleased with that group. So, it's the recommendation of the superintendent and Frank Iikens to approve the work to be completed by Grand Traverse Construction at the cost of

095250 thou 252,000700 $252,780. >> I think that's supposed to be 88. >> It is 88. Thank you very much. I will fix that. So, let me re remention it had a cost of $252,788. $252,788. >> Easy for you to say. Yes. >> So moved. >> And to confirm, Jeff, this is uh >> this is a lot of money. Obviously, this is falling into the plant and operations and maintenance line in the budget we spoke about earlier. It has to have a large jump. This is >> this is part of it. Great. >> Okay. >> And and it's it's maintenance, so we do have to take it out of general fund. >> So that is the motion once I finally got it out. >> Motion by Liz. I'll second the motion. >> Seconded by Brian. Any

096additional comments, questions? >> Um, just a question. So, for painting, like for instance, out front is blue. Are we painting it purple or painting it blue? This is just to get everything cleaned up. >> All we're The only color ch it's not a color change. What you will see is looking out that window. That's the ephus areas that we'll be painting. >> Gotcha. That is the That's what we call the coating that's on the wall. >> Okay. >> The exterior wall. It's called PIAS. >> So, we have a motion by Liz, seconded by Brian. Any additional questions? All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? >> Great. >> All right. I will make that contact tomorrow and get that project moving forward. >> 9.5 Director of athletics and Dean of Students. I'm going to have

097to have Mr. Stapleton help me. Um, I've had lots of conversation with this applicant named Micah, but I have a hard time with his last name. You want to help me, Matt? >> Gyos. >> Thank you. >> Micah Gyos. >> Now I got it. All right. Just to go through the process for director of athletics, dean of students and activities. Um, that's how it was that's how it was described and posted. Uh, the district received 12 letters of application. Many of the applications were combinations of certificates. Uh some of the applications had zero experience as uh director of athletics. After re reviewing the applications, four candidates met with the hiring committee consisted of Joe Hollandbeck, Frank Iikens, Matt Stapleton, and myself. After completing the first round of interviews, Michael >> Gyos, thank you. Met with

098Matt Stapleton and myself for a second interview. At the completion of the second interview, the position was offered and it was accepted on May 21st, 2026. Uh his resume follows. Um he has 16 years experience as an athletic director. He has um he has performed a lot of other duties at the districts he has served. uh he's a very well-rounded uh candidate that I think can offer a lot of things for our our district including the director of athletics, the dean of students and uh helping us with other activities. So he will join uh fees as salary of $74,000 with health benefit package and other fringe benefits provided to staff. Um I think it's important to note that this would go in that director category, administrative category of there's about 10 10 in that group

099now that is separate from the support staff and the certified staff. And the other note it's a 215day contract. So it is a longer contract for many reasons. So, it's the recommendation of the superintendent and principal Matt Stapleton to hire Michael Gyos as the director of athletics, dean of student and activities pending all background checks are approved. >> Okay, this is really nitpicky, but why is it dean of student and activities? Should it not be director of athletics and activities, dean of students? >> That's nitpicky. >> I know right now we're we're hiring the candidate. Dean of activities is >> I think that the title can be adjusted. Okay. >> Once everybody figures out who's doing what role. Yeah. But right now it's just the candidate that will fill those responsibilities. >> Okay. >> By

100some title >> and those activities are yet to be determined. But um I'm very confident that Matt and Mr. Bhny and Mr. Gos will make this work really well. He's also been in the district a little bit just kind of touring and seems to fit very well. >> Yeah, >> I'll make the motion. >> One more question. >> Was involved in this. >> It was that four and then he was also involved um with Matt and our conversations and keeping them up to and he's looked we went through all of the applicants and the process. He was not directly involved but he was involved with the I'm making the recommendation the board is approving but he is fine with the recommendation. So Wes made a motion. We have a second. I'll second please. Any other

101discussion, questions? Looks like a great a great find a great candidate to bring in. Thank you guys for all the work that went into that. >> All right, so we have a motion and a second. All those in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed >> and 9.6. >> Thank you for your patience with us. It's been a busy time and feeling really good about the outcome. All right. Um we added uh 9.6 six. This is a middle high school teacher um primarily uh with English. However, um as I walk through this and you look at the person's resume, um this is a hire that I think is going to lend a lot of diversity uh to the district as far as able to to teach in really three areas depending on how that schedule is

102put together and the direction Mr. Matt wants to go. So with that said, after reviewing the applications, we brought Dave Meritt Marinson in for an interview on Thursday, June 5th. The hiring committee consisted of Joe Hollandbeck, Matt Stapleton, Patty Roth, Kayn Camp, and myself. At the conclusion of the interview, it was determined that Mr. Merson would be a solid choice for hire. He brings a wide range of teaching experiences to the district. He is certified to teach 612 English, 612 social studies, and K12 visual arts. The position was offered to him on Friday, June 5th, and he and I met early Saturday morning and he accepted on June 6th, 2026. Uh he does uh his resume follows this page. He brings 19 years of experience to the district. Um his experience is worldwide, literally. Um

103he has taught in Illinois for a number of years and then he went on the worldwide tour and and worked in a number of different countries which I think brings a lot of lot of knowledge and information to our kids that u would be great to discuss. Um he will join us at step seven with a salary of 68,000 with a health benefit package and other fringe benefits provided to staff. It is the recommendation of the superintendent and principal Matt Stapleton to hire Dave Morrison as a middle high school teacher. depending how background checks are approved. >> I'll make a motion, >> Liz, and then seconded by Scott. >> Oh, it was a wonderful story. Um, he we've had his we've had his resume a little bit, but Illinois, all over the place. And so

104Matt and I went back through them again and and he applied again and he said, "I know this, Matt. I'm just checking in." and I called Matt and I said, "I think, you know, we really need to get a hold of this person. There's lots of things he could help us with." So, I think you reached out and um I said, "Well, let's try to set something up." He goes, "How about tomorrow morning? He's in town." I said, "Okay." Didn't know that. He has connections to Frankfurt, Alberta his entire life. His he has his grandfather has a home on Michigan and Anchor Place. It's a cottage type place. So he has been here. Um they have committed to leave the worldwide circuit and um hopefully make Frankfurt Alberta their home. So Matt, please add if

105you have anything. Oh, don't forget the mic. >> Sorry. >> Well traveled and uh just presented himself well. I mean, he's he's, you know, been able to teach a lot of different age groups and he's excited about being here and about, you know, taking on some new challenges. They, you know, one of the things they've been doing the last year is traveling around the country and um, you know, they really want to put roots down. So, they're excited about being here and have a lot of history with Frankfurt area. >> Well said. B certified. Is he allowed to teach an IB level class or the district has to be IB approved in order? Okay. Okay. But we have an AP English teacher now, too. So, I I just think it's a testament to our our

106teachers, our staff, our administration, and our community that we have been able to attract so many on paper, right? It's paper, but they they look amazing. Um, from where I'm sitting. So, it's very exciting. But again, that doesn't happen without a whole lot of work that's been done to get to this point that people want to come work at Frankfurt Alberta area schools. So, thank you guys for all that. >> You're welcome. So, we have a motion in a second. >> Yep. Any other comments, questions? All those in favor? >> I. Any opposed? >> Great. >> I will let him know tonight. All right. Thank you. And I have I have a little resolution. It's a resolution with a few wherees. >> Just more than a few. >> Well, when you've been at the district

107for 40 years, you get more than a few wherees. Um, and for those who don't know, we do have two trees that were planted and uh plaques will be there that we dedicated um to Jeff and yeah at at regionals. So, we did do something bigger, but here's a little plant for him to take home. And remember that there are two plants at the school. Um, but here is our resolution. Whereas Jeff Towsley has dedicated more than four decades of exemplary service to the students, families, staff, and community of Frankfurt, Alberta area schools. And whereas throughout his distinguished career, Mr. Dr. Tsley has steadfastly championed educational excellence, student achievement, and opportunities that have enriched the lives of countless young people. And whereas his leadership has been marked by humility, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to

108placing the needs of students at the center of every decision. And whereas Mr. Dr. Tley has cultivated a school culture grounded in strong relationships, Panther pride, and a deep sense of community, leaving a lasting impact on generations of students, educators, and families. And whereas his leadership under his leadership Frankfurt Alberta Area Schools has continued to grow as a place where students are encouraged to pursue excellence, discover their strengths, and prepare to make meaningful contributions to their communities and the world. And whereas Mr. Tley has served as a trusted partner to the board of education, working collaboratively to advance the mission of the district and ensure the responsible stewardship of public resources. And we're almost there. And whereas his dedication, wisdom, and calm leadership have guided the district through both challenges and opportunities while maintaining a

109steadfast focus on what is best for students. And whereas beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Tsley has become an integral part of the Frankfurt, Alberta community, earning the respect, admiration, and gratitude of colleagues, students, families, and residents alike. And whereas the true measure of his legacy will be found not only in programs, facilities, and achievements, but in the thousands of lives he has touched, inspired, and positively influenced throughout his career. Now therefore, be it resolved that the Frankfurt, Alberta Area Schools Board of Education hereby expresses its deepest appreciation and gratitude to Jeff Towsley for his outstanding service, exceptional leadership, and enduring commitment to the students and families of Frankfurt, Alberta, Alberta Area Schools. Be it further resolved that the board of education extends its heartfelt congratulations on his retirement and wishes him and Judy continued health,

110happiness, fulfillment, and many new adventures in the years ahead. This is the last one. Be it further resolved that this resolution be entered into the official minutes of the Frankfurt, Alberta Area Schools Board of Education, and that a copy be presented to Mr. Tley as a lasting expression of the district's gratitude and respect. Adopted this 8th day of June, 2026 by the Frankfurt, Alberta Area Schools Board of Education. Who would like to make the motion? >> I'll make that motion. >> Liz second. >> I'll second. >> Wes second. Any other comments? No more wherees. All right. Um, all those in favor? I. Any opposed? >> Thank you. >> Will this be able to be put in the Hall of Fame on the wall? >> Well, you can nominate him and then Yes. >> Yeah. But

111we will officially sign it at the end of the meeting and get that framed for you because, you know, you want to have that hanging up somewhere. >> Oh, it will go somewhere. No, seriously, thank you very much. It's been a very interesting last couple weeks. I am very humbled and as you know, you keep throwing these things at me, but I really >> little pieces pieces because you said don't do anything big. No grand >> gesture and thank you for respecting that piece. >> Little pieces. >> But thank you very much to to the board and I've I I can't I can't even say much more than that. But um it's been a heck of a run and couple more things to get done before June 30th. And I just really appreciate the opportunity

112to be here for as many long years as I did. And to all the teachers and Gualtne, uh Matt, my kids. >> Yeah, you're going to get to spend a lot of time with them. >> They still adore you and so many others. So Mike, as you said, it's home. It's home. So thank you very much. >> And you never leave. We'll never let you leave. I still have your phone number in my cell phone. >> Don't go changing. >> Maybe. Anyway, thank you very much everyone. I great greatly appreciate it. The Tsley family is indebted to a lot of people here in Frankfurt, Alberta's area. So thank you. >> Thank you. Much appreciated. All right. With with that, we will open it up to call to the public one more time if anybody has

113anything. >> Um Okay. Uh >> meetings. >> Oh, meetings. Tomorrow night 4 pm here for interviews. We will have a special board meeting on June 22nd to approve some additional hires. Um and then our next regular board meeting is Monday, July 13th. Um so yeah, a motion to adjurnn. >> Motion to adjurnn. 7:21 >> Aubrey. Second. >> Second by Brian. All those in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Great. Thank you guys. >> Thank you everyone.