001to East Hampton Union's Free School District. We are live. Good evening and welcome. And can I have a motion to second? All in favor? I Please rise for the pledge. To the flag of the United States of America and to the stands God indivisible with liberty and justice for all these schools today. Hi, good evening everyone. And I thought I' I'd start by talking about state um testing. And I really had this planned before the the passwords. Um but everything went extremely well considering what I know much of the state went through last week uh the week before break, excuse me, with uh computer-based testing. Um with the delays in logging onto the platform, we had about an hour delayed start on the first day of our ELA exam. But once we got going, there
002were no hiccups. It was really smooth sailing. And of course the state is reassuring us that moving forward we should not have any hiccups. So um next week we will uh administer two days of the math exam. Um and you know a big thank you Luke was really um by our side and the testing team the whole time um while we were monitoring you know the memos from the state by the minute really both between Bosey's district administration and the state we were getting like each minute but it was ultimately with their platform it was the vendor the state was very upset at their vendor okay but yeah I don't think they could hand I I don't know exactly but but we weren't able to log on they couldn't handle the volume. Go ahead. Um,
003Saturday, May 10th, we're having our second annual bike rodeo. So, a shout out to the JMEP team, especially Rob Rivera. Um, and the East Hampton Village PD. There'll be an obstacle and skills course, a bike raffle, um, bike repairs. So, um, it was an excellent, super fun event last year. We're looking forward to it again this year. Um, and there's a rain date set for May 17th. And then this year, the PTA, we're going to kick off the PTA's Booster Thon fundraiser. And it's a fun fun run this year. Sometimes we do a danceon and sometimes it's a run. This year it's a run. And the kickoff is May 13th. The actual event, I believe, is the 22nd. And this year, the um PTA is going to help us fund raise for our garden project.
004So, we're really um excited to look into potentially having a small greenhouse, repairing some of the flower beds that are currently in the um prek commons that need a lot of TLC, love, and attention. Um and also buying a couple of hydroponic units for the cafeteria. So, um we've been in contact with Dr. Forsber um and the PTA is really excited to um to help support this project. So that'll be a big part of the booster thon funds this year. And also again um should we uh raise enough the PTA would also like to um put money towards having Grit Ninja come back for a third year because it's been such such a success and the students really enjoy it. So um uh thank you to the PTA. We'll be doing a little bit larger
005of a presentation on that at the PTA meeting on the 29th at 5:30. And I know Adam and Sam are also coming to that meeting to to talk about the budget vote. So that's at John Marshall on the 29th um at 5:30. Thank you. Sarah, everybody um while last week was quiet, the week prior to break was anything but. Uh we had some really interesting and unique opportunities for kids. Starting with our jazz night with our jazz band students. is they had the opportunity to play with worldrenowned jazz musicians Randy Breer and Otto Roati. Uh they came into band classes uh to speak about their path as professional musicians which includes playing with Springsteen um playing with Stevie Wonder uh being one of the founding members of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. So they are like
006a huge deal in the jazz world. And that continued at the talk house and they played our jazz band played a piece composed by Adorati um entitled Grooveland that she wrote and then adjusted and rearranged to work with our entire jazz band. Um so once again they were on stage and felt like rock stars. Uh it was a wonderful event and really special because uh Randy and A's daughter Stella is a junior with us and a saxophone player and it was actually the first time she and her mom played on stage together. Uh which was really really cool and also gave me hope as a parent because even when your parents are famous jazz musicians, they still mortify you still. So, but no, it was uh really cool. And then uh we had of course
007our science research symposium which was just beyond impressive. And you know, I'm pretty good with adjectives. And I have yet to come up with the right adjective that gets at the level of professionalism and uh just academia that our students are able to reach that is showcase on that night. So we had 18 seniors present their three years worth of research. Um and to for with this particular group, it was the first group that I came in with. So to watch them grow from ninth graders to the people who were on stage at symposium um was really something and and special and just to see the development of their topics over the years to see their ability to present grow their public speaking to do so confidently and with poise. Um and I think you
008know one of my major takeaways was they took so much pride in their work. Our stu one student who um is visually impaired did her project on, you know, visual impairment. One student who is obsessed with bees, you know, did his project on bees and literally wore a bee tie, you know, so um they just and the fact that they knew their topics inside and out um and truly learned about them and they they owned the night. So it it was really wonderful and I think we all know that um the growth of our students is really uh largely due to the instruction and the support they're getting from Dr. Forsberg and Dr. Rabito behind the scenes um and just to get them ready to present and uh study at that level. I just want
009to give a huge thank you to both of them along with Renee McGu Maguire. Um so thank you to Dr. Forsber and Dr. Rito and of course our students for such a great night. Um we have uh to compete with uh John Marshall and uh the middle school. We have our first PTSA fundraiser on May 9th. Uh as I think I've told you a couple times, we have a really committed group of parents who have brought back our PTSA. Um and uh on May 9th from 6:00 to 9:00, it will be a great night out for parents, you know, uh past, present, and future students of uh East Hampton High School. All are welcome. Uh it'll be at the clubhouse. And ticketing information I've been sending out through uh parent square. So uh if you're
010able to please help spread the word and a huge thank you to all of our donors who are um adding to that night and contributing to that night. Uh it's a long list that are on the posters. Upcoming we have National Honor Society Science National Honor Society our large ensemble concert on May 1st and then AP exams be are May 5th through 16th. I just mentioned that because it is a stressful time for kids. Uh just for parents to keep in mind if you know anybody does need additional supports just to reach out. Thank you Sarah. Sarah just a quick question. Wasn't there the personal best awards? There was. Yep. For ninth grade. Yeah. That also happened the week before. Um and a really special event because it uh uh helped celebrate the students, you
011know, not necessarily just based on academic achievement, but who they are, you know, as people. So, uh it was great. That's great. Yeah. I can't believe I'm telling you this, but we're halfway through the spring season. Um, it's a it's still a little cold out there. I just must tell you that though. Um, it was very cold today. So, I I know we I asked God to help us with, you know, Sandy wants to come to some games. It's a little too chilly for me. So, thinking about today, but yes, it was a little bit cold out there even sitting in the cart. I'd pick you up anytime, S. Uh, please join me in congratulating eighth graders Mave Tupper and Dan Cabrera and fifth grader Zoe Falinan and Henry Razie. They are this year's Suffach
012Zone Award winners and they are going to be recognized at Basher High School next Tuesday at 700 p.m. So what is that exactly? So the Suffach Zone Award are given to two seniors, two eighth graders and two fifth graders that are the top physical education students in their schools voted on by their physical education. So they're it's an awesome awesome event um at Beayshore. It's you know it's in their gym. So, it's like, you know, like Jeff Tupper had asked me, "Can can my parents come, Kath?" And I'm like, "Anybody can come. Whatever you want. We're going to be Stanton. Let's go." No, it's a really wonderful event. And um that is next Tuesday. Okay. Next Tuesday, Behore High School. And I know this is one of your favorite things, but unified basketball kicked off
013today. So, yes, I printed you all out. You have Thank you. You are welcome. Thank you. [Laughter] There you are, sir. Thank you, ma'am. Would you like Okay, I have no question. I I walked away so you didn't have one. LTV, do we have anyone for public comment? We have no one for public comment right now, but the number has been on the screen the whole time. Okay, great. Thank you. So, moving on to consent agenda. Can I have a motion? I make a motion. I'll second. All in favor? I superintendent's report and recommendations. Uh, additional teaching section appointments. Recommended that the board approve additional teaching section appointments in the subject area of secondary mathematics effective honor about May 3rd, 2025 through the remainder of the 2024 to 25 school year. Can I have a
014motion? I'll make a motion. Second. Any discussion? Uh, leave replacement in May. Not. Yeah, I think it's the best course of action to cover the curriculum. Okay. All in favor? I um recommended that the board approve the additional teaching section appointment in the subject area of secondary foreign language French retro to April 7th, 2025 for the remainder of the 2024 to 25 school year. Can I have a motion? Make a motion. Second. Second. It's the same old speak French. No. So we have we have a software that we've been using in the school for the last decade now that we can use supplement and the language teachers can oversee and we might pretty much and potentially uh Karen Crowley may do enrichment after school. Help us out a few times a week to help with
015that. Okay. Yes. Some are more some are fluent, some are not. Okay. Yeah. All if you know any French teachers, so let us know. Great. All in favor? I I I recommend that the board approve the memorandum of agreements between East Hampton Union Free School District and Confidential Employees regarding an amendment to the confidential employees contract pertaining to section 9 for the 2024 to 25 school year. Can I have a motion? I'll make a motion. Second. This was a retirement set for confidential. Okay. All in favor? I recommend that the board of education of the East Hampton Union Preschool District approve the instruction contracts between East Hampton Union Free School District and Amigans at Union Free School District, Monk Union Pree School District, Springs Union Free School District, and Syoponic Common School District for the
01625 to 30 school years. Can I have a motion? I'll make a motion. These are the tuition contracts that the board has to approve. these were negotiated with our uh sending districts. Um I mean again we've discussed this before. Uh I I mean big you know kudos to the my my colleagues at the the the other districts who made this process I I think both you know fair and equitable. Um they say about negotiations nobody leaves them completely happy thrilled. I don't think any of us did, but we all have, you know, I think strengthened our relationships and between the districts now. This is good for another five years. So, uh, very happy. Now, after you approve this, their voters will then approve. What about each of the districts? We're waiting on Wayne Scott. We
017just haven't gotten the contract. Yes. Okay. Yes. Each district voters have to approve. A fiveyear contract. Yep. All in favor? recommended that the board approve the student trip for the 2024 to 25 school year. This is Kathy. Did we qualify for the pen relay? So, we had to get this on as soon as possible. Right. Can I have a motion first? I'll make a motion. Second. So, this is Franklin Field where pen relay trien at Penn on Thursday. Yes. Great. How many kids are going? Four. Four. It's very hard to qualify. Um Liam Knight is one of them. Off the top of my head, I don't have that list right here. But the coaches will be taking them. It's a you have to be invited to something like that. Okay. But next year, I'm just
018going to put it on on any future things so that we have to be safe. We always take it off if we're not going to But it's a great thing. Once you get there, it's a a better shot. Is this the first time that it's ever happened for us? No. Okay. I'm not really involved with track and field, so I believe it has happened before, but not often. Great. Amazing event. Wow. Great. Wonderful. All in favor? I didn't come up. No, I don't. recommended that the board approve contract agreements for the 2024 to 25 and 25 to 26 uh school years. Um and there's three consultant agreements. Make a motion. A second. Second. Any discussion or these are Sure. replacement. Uh we we uh at East Hampton we do boarded fingerprint and for potential employees.
019We do background checks. It's a new company that was vetted out of my office uh to come do background checks. who was the most we felt for what we needed the most affordable and reliable company. Uh the others for Carrie Stevens who's retiring um where Julie who is taking over for her uh Kerry has uh you know gracefully uh allowed us to use our services through at least next year to help us out. Terrific. Once she gets to our level that's it. Thanks. I have a motion. I do make a motion. Second just have to take the vote. Yeah, they did. Everybody board adoption of the 2025 to 26 post school budget. I'm recommending that the board of education of the East Hampton Union School District adopts the proposed budget as presented for the 2025
020to 26 school year in the total amount of 88 million 88,140,847 to be presented to the public at a budget hearing on May 6, 2025 and subject to approval of the voters on May 20th, 2025 and hereby approves the real property tax report card prepared by the district's business office for the 2025 annual district meeting. And I have a motion. I'll make a motion. Second. So, this is the the budget uh that we are presenting uh to our our community. It is tax cap compliant. Uh there are a few nuances that Sam and I will go over in our meetings with PTSAs. Uh Sam, do you want to kind of comment on this and where we are? No, I think the voters were very generous with the district last year to allow us to pierce
021the capping initiative. This year we are coming in property tax compliant. There is an appropriation in this budget to maintain all of the existing programs that are there for the students. There's also an appropriation of the budget to uh allow for the emergency replacement of the boilers at John Marshall which is vital for next heating season. We have gotten through the winter before we have barely but the budget pays money for that. Um, and what what was the cost of the of that budget of those boilers? $1.6 million is going to be what we're budgeting for. Hopefully come in a little less, but we need to have some maneuverability in there depending on what they find when they take the boilers apart. Um, and we have that lined up to start in July as long
022as the voters approve the budget. We'll have more information on the the budget, but I will say that the line by line of the budget will be posted on our website tomorrow. Uh and also there'll be a budget book just like this which will be available in all of the uh school buildings and at the district office. If anybody wants to come in take a look at the details the budget it all be on our website as well and they have any questions they can contact us stay we do our presentation do our presentation budget period and then there will be three other items on the ballot which we'll go through on May 7th. Right. All in favor? I recommended that the board authorize the budgetary increase to uh one code um in an amount
023not to exceed $592,94824 to 25 school year. Can I have a motion? I'll make a motion. Second retirement retirements retirement reserve. Okay. Uh all in favor? Recommended that the board accept the internal audit registration report as prepared by Quest 3ies for the 2024 to 25 school year. Can I have a motion? Second. All in favor? I old business. Have any old business? New business. Uh public comments. LTV, are there any? Still nothing. Nothing. Okay. Then that means a motion to adjurnn. I'll make a motion. I'll second. All in favor? I I move we move.