001Please 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. Please note the exits in the room. Smoking is not permitted on school grounds, and please mute or turn off your cell phones. Thank you. First we have the PTA update. Okay. So, we've kind of had a busy month or so. Uh park was our March was our park month, and we had a variety of activities. Um started off with the glow dance. We moved to the uh community center campus. Um there's there's a lot of tweaks we're going to make for next year, but it did work well. Uh we had a lot of people come. Um it was very busy. The kids had
002a great time. So, we're going to probably move forward next year using the same facility, but we do have to make some, you know, tweaks with how we run it. Um we had the Add-A-Rowndeck Thunder fundraiser, which was a bit of a flop. Um we did end up owing money, but we had some families participate, and it was a fun night out for the ones that did come. So, I'm not sure if we'll do that one again. Um they did offer us an incentive for next year if we do sign on again, so we're going to discuss that and moving forward. Um we did try the middle school high school family night, and again that didn't go very well. We had um one family show up within the last half hour, and you know, it
003was okay. It was something we just wanted to try, and it didn't go well, so we'll probably not move forward with uh another one of those in the near future. On a more positive note, the elementary directed draw, which was part of the park activities, um was a big success. We had a lot of kids and families come. Um we had Laura Segura who was um in charge of that. She read them a book going with the theme of adventure um adventure in reading. And then they did three directed draw pictures and all the kids had a great time. They loved showing off their drawings afterwards um and they were asking for another one. So we might go ahead and plan one of those another one of those probably not this year but maybe a
004second one next year before park. And then our got those skate night was the last one for the year. We brought in over 200 students so very well attended as it always is. Um and then looking forward we're going to be holding our first craft fair for the PTA on Saturday and we just found out that is a a very small track meet that day. Um so parking's going to be an issue but we're hoping that we still are able to do you know fairly well. I mean we do have a full gym full of vendors and we'll have all of our PTA gear on sale there so if you need anything or want anything please spread the word. Um we're going to be having signs on campus directing them towards the craft fair hoping
005to draw people in from the track meet but um I'm hoping that people who want to come for the craft fair are able to get into it. Um and then state testing we will be providing snacks for the middle school. Um we did discuss uh providing them for the elementary but decided that since most of the students come with a snack that day anyway we're going to we'll provide um mints and gum upon teacher request and then we'll just provide snacks for the middle school students testing. And there are I believe three chunks of time in the next few weeks that that'll take place. Um we are planning a teacher appreciation day um and with the same theme that Miss Holman has brought through with the Wicked we're going to continue on with that. Um
006and we have planned um on one day we're going to be doing dirty drinks or sodas with a popcorn bar and then on the next day is going to be like a rainbow of snacks just pulling in the wicked theme. We'll be doing that through all three schools and the bus garage. And then we'll be um recognizing bus appreci- bus driver appreciation day. I believe it's April 20th 8th. Um I'm not sure what we're doing for that yet. It'll just be something small for the bus bus driver appreciation. We are currently working on planning mission day, middle school field field day, and then the yearbooks are still in the works. And we are planning ice cream social on the night of the budget meeting on the the 19th. I just have to determine where that
007will be on campus. Any questions? Um so the Adirondack Thundergame, that was a Wednesday night, right? >> Um so I think so at least a couple of people that I had talked to and this maybe I never make it over to the meetings with the PTA. Um I think a couple folks were deterred to cuz it was a Wednesday night and it was a little late. >> And I think um how that happened cuz we didn't the person that was in charge of it, it was so late in their scheduling that we just it was the only day they had available. But if we decide to do it next year, I think that she said that they have their schedule planned out in July. So if we tell them we want it um Book it
008earlier. >> earlier, they said promised us like a 50/50 night. This um the night we did was only Chuck-A-Puck. And we only raised about $300 that night. Um but she said or he said, I'm sorry, if we do decide to sign on, they'll have a weekend day that would also be a 50/50 night. Okay. So we just have to decide if we want to take the chance of losing money again or or not. >> They have better turnout. I know that that deterred at least a couple of people I had Right. Yeah. Anything else? Thank you. Uh and we do have scholarships. I got all the um um essays in, so those will be decided on and returned by hopefully by the next meeting I think. Thank you. you. Thank you. Okay, next uh we
009have public input on agenda items. I want to thank everybody for joining us tonight. We're about to start the public comment part of our meeting, but first a quick reminder. As a board, we believe it's essential to hear your thoughts and concerns and to make sure you have time to discuss your feedback and get input from the administration. We will not be able to respond to your comments tonight. We'll follow up with an answer at our next meeting or be emailed from the appropriate staff member. Please keep in mind that it is the board's policy that we don't discuss student or personnel issues during this time. We take those concerns very seriously and we ask that you follow the proper administrative channels to resolve them. Finally, please be respectful of everyone. Let's make sure everyone
010has a chance to speak without interruption and when you speak, please state your name and address for the record and you'll have 3 minutes to do so. Now, I'll open the floor for any comments from the public. Anyone would like to address the board? We have I'm going to time this stuff. Good. So, we we can calibrate. Yes. Let's synchronize. On your start. 3 2 1 go. So, I've been going over the I submitted Oh, I'm sorry. Jonathan Burke over 40 Stratton Road, Stillwater. So, I've been going over the fiscal year 2020 and 2021 budgets that I got a FOIL request for. And what was really weird for me was that on the end of it, total amount paid for those fiscal years was $128,683,000 and some odd cents. There's a variance though for amount
011liquidated of 99 million 77,000, which includes a variance of being unfavorable for 29 million $605,000, which indicates a negative variance, meaning that we have either overspent or certain budget constraints were met or projects went over budget and so on. So, that's just to put that out there for everybody in the audience to know. Uh going through the budget, which is very, very weird and wonky going from PDF to Excel. Uh it's been taking me a long time for that. We We do credit ratings. We all have our own credit ratings that we have to do personally for ourselves for loans and somewhat. But, it was really strange how for four fiscal years from 2020 from 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, the school budget spent $49,512 to Standard & Poor's financials to have their credit rating reviewed
012for the school for the district. In 2022, it was $4,500, not too bad. 2023, it was $13,537. In 2020, it was $12,000. In 2021, it was $19,475. So, I don't know what kind of credit ratings that the school budget is paying for uh with in regards to that. Um I guess we're going to see what's happening with the budget here in a second, but I just wanted to bring that up. There's a lot of weird charges on there. Uh what's really killing the school district of course and across New York State is all the trusts and uh health care costs, retirement benefits, all that stuff that's coming up with the teachers and the assembly and the administration that is uh presenting a big problem for the district. So, that's where a lot of money goes
013to. Uh that's all I got. Thanks. Thank you. You have like 41 seconds. Anyone else? >> Very good. Anyone else? Okay. Thank you. Okay. Um next, we have the consent agenda items. I need a motion to approve the consent agenda items. It closes the board minutes of 32526. Board of Education meeting and the CSE recommendations. So Second. Questions, comments? All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried. Uh next we have the superintendent's section. Hello all. Um I'll be brief. Um good to get back to school seeing all the the happy faces. Um That's adults and children. Um was able to go down the elementary school. Um I'm not sure if the kids had the energy cuz they they missed school and they were happy to be back or was just the beautiful weather they couldn't
014wait to go to recess. Um but either way um it was good. Not a little bit of a down time so not a whole ton to report out other than our senior class landed in Orlando, Florida today. 26 students. I think four um chaperones. Uh got the text at 10:49 from Mr. Kenny saying safely landed. It's a that's a short period of time for you know that the trip. You don't want them stuck in an airport or whatever. So that was great. I believe they're coming home on Sunday a little bit later in the day. I think they landed at one of the you know one of the parks uh that day. Um and I was going to throw a little plug out there. It's already been done. For Saturday if you have nothing to
015do, campus will be buzzing. Uh I think 20 schools are here. There probably won't be a ton of parking. I know Mr. Miller was working with PTA to uh try to resolve that problem with the with the parking um for the for the craft fair. Um so it might be the rain may be advantageous for people looking for some shelter and maybe they're going to some money in the community. If you have nothing to do this Saturday, you could take a day trip to the market. That's it. Thank you. Thank you. Next up is the business administrator. Uh thank you. So, before the budget update, I just wanted to briefly talk about two things. Uh before the break week, food service had its every 6-month health inspection. And very happy to report there were no
016health hazards found. That's a testament to the hard work that the food service staff uh does every day. And uh certainly every student and staff that purchases lunch is appreciative of the hard work that they do. Um as Superintendent Mariano just mentioned, last week was spring break, um but not a week off for 12-month staff. Uh the maintenance department worked hard over the break week getting buildings ready, deep cleaned spaces, uh buses were inspected and serviced, and uh office staff continued to work getting everything ready for the final stretch of the school year. So, uh busy time for our 12-month staff as well. So, now to our presentation. This is the 2026-2027 budget update. Uh for those in attendance at the finance committee meetings, it will appear very similar. Uh but for anyone who was
017not at those meetings, it will be a informative, hopefully presentation on the budget. Um you know, I might be the face of the budget, right? As the business administrator. Here, but it's really the culmination of the numerous meetings with board of finance advisory committee members, and certainly I thought it would be a good presentation to have that be a lot more spending plan. 2025-2026 we budgeted $31,707,356. Next year we have projected appropriations of $32,273,515. That's a spending increase of $566,159 or 1.79%. Um a spending increase of 1.79% in the times that we live in is an exceptionally conservative budget and one that really reflects the administration's commitment to keeping the school uh appropriately staffed and maintained despite the increase in costs. So, what are some highlights? Uh faculty and staff, increased salaries, increased costs for
018health insurance, increased costs with other employee benefits, uh FICA increases every year as people get paid more. This budget maintains all the district programs and activities and it includes debt service payments, which is phase one of our project, as well. Um I pulled out a couple interesting budget lines, well, I think they're interesting, at least. Um in 24-25, we spent $193,194 on fuel oil. So far this year, we just got a delivery today, we've spent $282,433. So, year over year, it's about $90,000 more in oil. In 24-25, we spent $141,788 in building insurance. This year, it was $172,457. In 24-25, we spent three to date, not the whole year, but we spent $3,551,271 on medical insurance. This year, we're spending we spent $3,847,004. So, while these are just three particular budget lines, it's really representative
019of the budget as a whole. Um you know, no different than a household, it's very expensive to run buildings. Uh these buildings are only getting older and require more maintenance and increased costs are certainly something that we are struggling with, not unlike everybody at home and every other school, as well. We are for the purchase of three new buses. Importantly, and it's bold, that they are not electric. These are gas and diesel buses. They are not electric. They are conventional fuel buses. We continue to invest in our facilities with a planned capital outlay project. We do plan to reduce our reliance on BOCES programs and bring services in house. And we do have a new special ed classroom added, which is consistent with the student needs. Um the capital outlay project is something that we
020talked about a little bit at the finance committee um as something that could potentially be cut out of the budget. But with 83% of that project being paid for in building aid the following year from New York State, it's really advantageous to the district to take advantage of a high building aid ratio and continue to maintain these buildings. Um the special ed classroom is driven by student needs. It's a 3-5 special ed room at the elementary school. All current athletic teams are funded in the budget. Uh FFA advisor and the agriculture program remains funded. We added slots in the career technical education program at BOCES. And we continue to invest in students with our STEM program at the elementary school. So, what do we not know? Well, we don't know what our actual aid is
021going to be next year because New York State has not completed their budget. Um budget technically from New York State is due April 1st. However, they just passed their third extender. And rumors now are that it may continue to May being an unknown for the school. Um we don't know what salaries will be next year as negotiations continue. And we don't know the status of certain federal grants. Um at the federal level, there has been a desire to consolidate grants and turn it some of them into block grants. What that would mean for us in Stillwater or any other public school, we just don't know yet. Um so, we're hopeful that they remain similarly uh funded and similarly structured. But the truth is that we just don't know what we can control. What are some
022of our challenges? Health insurance and other employee benefits continues to challenge us and add financial strain. We see we are seeing significant increases in electricity and we just don't know fuel oil, gasoline, and diesel costs. We're hopeful that those costs go down and that fuel decreases for next year, but we don't know and we can't plan it. Um and you know, the capital project phase one is added into this budget, but there's no building aid associated with it. So, there is always a lag which adds a little bit of the I have a bunch of challenge. So, let's look at the 6.7 Health insurance costs are 37.57% in the budget. Um in '21-'22, we spent $2,796,456 and today we've spent $3,847,004. So, health insurance continues to be a challenging cost for us to control. Uh
023and this is an interesting little statistic. In '26-'27, so the budget that we're talking about, 86% of the budget is salaries, benefits, proceeds, and debt payments. So, basically what that means is 14% of the budget pays for pens, pencils, fuel oil, new buses, electricity, copy paper, garbage, everything else. Um so, you can kind of see where the costs are and where they lie within the budget. Uh and this is a a just example. A $50,000 a year teacher, which is really in between step three and step four, has FICA that costs $3,825, which is 7.65% of the salary. TRS, which this year is 10.11%. If it was on a if that individual was on an a family medical insurance plan, it would that would cost $31,651, and the employee debt bill would be $575. So,
024a $50,000 teacher could conceivably cost the district $91,060 in salary and benefits. You know, several years ago it was a standard practice to budget 35% for fringe benefits. It's 45% now due to the increase in health insurance costs. So, what have we done to help control spending and reduce the much needed Positions have been eliminated through attrition. Um, you know, and and certainly nobody wanted to see these positions go. They add operational difficulties um and customer service that people are used to perhaps at the bus garage when there was a director and assistant director. With only one full-time employee now, call back time may be a little bit delayed. Camera footage may not get reviewed within a, you know, as quickly as it was. Um, but these are all positions that could be eliminated without
025actually reducing the person they would be getting positions. So, the tax cap calculation is as follows. Um, and basically the budget is within the calculated property tax cap with a projected levy increase of 6.6%. That is a significant percentage um not unlike neighboring schools. Um, and unlike some of the other local schools, this is a under cap levy increase, which is certainly good for taxpayers uh and the district as well. So, where do we get our money from? We have the tax levy, which is below cap. Our pilot continues to decline, which adds to budgetary and operational challenges that we face. And we have a we are budgeting a net decrease in state aid uh simply for the reason that we just don't know what we're anticipating and we're budgeting conservatively given the unknowns that
026we face. Um, we're projecting a tax rate increase of 4.25% for individual properties in the district, but we don't know the final number yet because the tax rolls are not finalized by towns until July and equalization rates set by New York State are not released until December. So, this is where the six-year number comes in. Uh, over the course of many years we've consistently been under our tax cap. Um, particularly in 22-23, the limit was 4.65% and we went out with a 2.99% increase. And in 23-24, the limit was 7.82% and we went out with 4.48%. So, the average increase over the last six years has been 4.67% on the tax levy, not necessarily the impact on individual taxpayers. That depends on the individual town that the person lives in. In six school years, the
027budget has increased 12.38%, which averages to 2.6% a year. Um, so we have not experienced the significant budget increases that other local schools have, and this district has done a solid job of keeping the budget under control and minimizing impacts to our taxpayers. So, this is a chart. Uh, unfortunately, I couldn't make it any bigger without cutting off part of it. Um, but this is a chart that basically shows the levy per thousand of full value. So, from left to right, school districts are Cambridge, Greenwich, Hoosick Valley, Mechanicville, Schaghticoke Valley, South Glens Falls, Stillwater, and Waterford. So, being that we're second from the right, we are the lowest full value tax rate, uh, per thousand in this area. Um, and basically, the formula is just the tax levy divided by the full value. This is
028a calculation from the office of the state comptroller that's used to accurately show different school, uh, levy impacts because equalization rates are different all across towns. There has to be a common measure to show the actual impact. That calculation is done by BOCES. So, from here, later on the agenda is we'll ask the board to adopt the proposed budget. The day after we submit the property tax report card, the budget hearing is scheduled for May 6th, which is not a regularly scheduled board meeting day. The reason is being a board budget hearing has to be 7 to 14 days prior to the vote. We have a board meeting on the 13th, which is 6 days before the um vote. The vote The uniform vote date across New York State is May 19th. And polls will
029be open from noon to 9:00 p.m. Questions from the board? Please speak a little louder so you get the volume up. All right. 2% increase in spending 1.62%. We see the pilot dropping by 3.33% we see our reduction in state aid that we're planning for and we're ultimately relying relying less on fund balance. So this year's budget planned 2.25 million in fund balance. Next year we plan to use 1.475 in fund balance. Um the challenge with fund balance whether it's unappropriated fund balance or the use of a reserve, once that money is gone that money is gone. Um and now that we're seeing state aid is not keeping up with our expenses the reduced reliance on fund balance will set us on a more sustainable path. moving forward that does not rely on exhausting our
030reserves. And and you're right and you're right because basically that the pilot is the payment in lieu of taxes from Global Foundries and other similar development projects and so we we've reaped the benefits of that in the past. With the ability to keep the taxes low and with that decreasing schedule we've we've moved whatever whatever the normal tax rate to those organizations has brought in more revenue. Correct. And and so it's it's kept the taxes low but the schedule is is coming upon us in addition to the increased cost is what the is what the ask is the reason primary drivers for the the larger increase in numbers. It is. So the way the pilot was structured back in 2010-2012 it was really front-loaded. So the money was quick and it came fast and it
031was significant at first and over the years it continues to decline. Um and we're in the declining portion of it. You know, which we rely on and ultimately the Global Foundries and there's a couple very small pilots are paying more in their pilot than they would in the property taxes. They do that for a a variety of reasons that don't really apply to them. And and it levels out in the near future to a steady to to to it stops decreasing, correct? That's the question that have because I thought it level out at 800,000. I had asked Mike to, you know, talk to the assessor and uh and uh Malta and see exactly where we're going to level out at. And it it does level out uh in the near future. Unfortunately, in the pilot
032and in the actual agreement, it specifies the assessment that they'll use for Malta Mhm. to level out, but it does not specify Stillwater. So, Stillwater's assessment can change whereas Malta's is Right. fixed. And if there was a way for them to build the other fab up there, and they were to do that, then that would be an influx of money for us, but at this point I mean, we started, I think, with almost $2 million coming from that I think in the beginning. Yeah, when I started, it was nearly 2 million, and I think before I got here, it was over 2 million. Um and now we're looking at 600,000. Is it Is it Is it accurate or a good analogy to say that the tax levy is basically the gross impact, right, on the
033revenue side? And that I guess where I'm getting at with this question is what's the real world impact to the taxpayers in this district per thousand of their assessment? What what percentage is that? We're projecting a 4.5% rate increase, uh which is going to be dependent on the individual town and their assessment processes and their equalization rate. Uh but that's what we're thinking that will probably be. Of course, we're not sure until the final rolls are done, but that is that. And we have over the years kept our tax rate, not tax rate, our tax rate down. Specifically so that we would have that. And And of course, when you have your TIMs come in, they told us that that's not probably the best plan um because >> Okay, put us in a position where
034Yeah, it's put us in a in a position where, you know, we probably should have gone out with a little bit more tax increases every year um to alleviate that reliance on fund balance cuz the more fund balance you use Well, there's there's a counter argument to that, right? Like, we couldn't because we can't we if we had assessed that and paid more taxes previously and put it away. That's the problem I have with the reserves, right? And so we either would have spent it or So we've kept close watch. We've done a good job historically. But, the the trend of the pattern for the PILOT and with the increase in cost the schedule of our revenues is is just coming to bear. So It is. It's really the perfect storm, right? Because the PILOT
035decreases, New York State is giving a minimum 1% aid increase, and costs are going through the roof. And the only opportunity we have is Right. to change the tax levy. We have done out- to outside-the-box thinking, uh, opening special ed slots for tuition-paying schools, um, you know, who are in the process. We've had conversations with multiple schools about what that would look like and with the individual students, but we're really limited in where we can do that. And and that probably comes with costs and additional aides, too, right? Like, additional Definitely additional and additional six and support. Yeah, depending on student need, you know. Yeah, the I mean, the relying on that fund balance and I say this every time, it's not a good thing to do. Especially at at the amount that we were
036at. Right. And historically, it never mattered. You know, we appropriated fund balance and we didn't use it. But again, unfortunately, with the the high costs that we're experiencing, our costs increase faster than our revenues and it caught up and, you know, using fund balance the way we have is not sustainable. Right. And this budget starts, it does not finish, but it starts that process of moving away from a high reliance on fund balance. And it's more right-sized than the revenue side of the budget. That bar graph that you showed where we're comparatively one of the lowest rates, The other districts do they have a projected rate out? If we can project that graph for next year, are we still we still as favorably positioned or are we coming up even? We can't project it for
037next year because levies aren't set yet. Um but yeah, the graph would be meaning next year. We anticipate that the other districts will be similarly facing the same issues and setbacks in revenues and Many are. Yeah. I wouldn't say it's every single district, but yeah. Many face the same fiscal challenges and pressures that we do. Yeah. Yeah, multiple schools. I mean, I know of three off the top of my head that are attempting to exceed the tax cap. Yeah. But Yeah, I just got some interesting emails this week. Neighboring school districts putting out probably already eight or nine and that more percent. Yeah. Any other questions? Comments? Anything else? Thanks for all the work you guys put in this month. Yeah, it's a lot of work you guys do. Thank you. Okay, moving on. Okay.
038Our student voting member is not here tonight, so we can skip that. On personnel, I need a motion to accept the retirement of Kathy Katherine Ryan as secretary effective June 30th, 2026. Mrs. Ryan has been in the district for almost 27 years and we wish her well in her retirement. So moved. Second. Questions? Comments? All those in favor? Aye. I vote no. Motion carried. I need a motion to appoint Rachel Barnett and Kayla Dyer for the positions of the summer enrichment academy coordinators through August 1st, 2026 for a total stipend of $6,000 to be split between Mrs. Barnett, Mrs. Barnett, I'm sorry, and Mrs. Dyer at $3,000 each. So moved. Second. Questions? Comments? All those in favor? I. I. Opposed? Motion carried. I need a motion to appoint Jonathan and Mycheck as an official chief
039information officer IT specialist effective for the terms of the agreement effective 11 2026. Questions, comments? I don't know Jonathan. He's sitting right here. All those in favor? I. Opposed? Motion carried. Um I need a motion to appoint following uh annual budget. Yeah. The comment. What is it? I. This is the election office. Election workers. Okay. All right. All right. Motion to appoint the following individuals as election workers for the annual budget vote on May 19th, 2026. Renee Price, chief election inspector. Election workers, Luann Tetro, El- Ellen Starkey, and D. Westcott. The hourly rate for election workers is $16 an hour. So moved. Second. Second. Second. All those in favor? I. I. Opposed? Motion carried. Okay. On to the action items. I need a motion to adopt the proposed budget for 26-27. So moved. Second. Questions,
040comments? All those in favor? I. I. Opposed? Motion carried. I need to a motion to adopt the property tax report card for 26-27. So moved. Second. Questions, comments? All those in favor? Opposed? Motion carried. Okay, I need a motion to approve the agreement between the Stillwater Central School District and Freeman Project Management Services LLC as attached. Questions, comments? All those in favor? Opposed? Motion carried. Okay. All right, we have the finance committee report out. Um so we had a finance committee meeting on March 25th and a lot of this is going to sound very repetitive because Mike covered it wonderfully. But we began the meeting with a review of the fund balance. And then since the previous meeting we did discuss that the deficit is projected as a little bit lower. So that's always nice
041to see. Um We also discussed the assembly and senate one house budgets. The state budget has not been filed yet, so those are not official yet, but we discussed some of the positives and negatives within that. One of the favorable changes would be the capital outlay project going from 100,000 to 250,000. One of the less favorable changes would be mandatory UPK program which could potentially mean we need to add classrooms and transportation if I'm not mistaken. Okay. Mike put together this wonderful presentation that you saw. And so we discussed the budget in depth and I won't bore anyone with the details because we just had plenty of that. But one thing that I did want to note is we kept in the capital project as well as the buses and that is because of the
042overall benefit that we would see from the state aid the following year. So, that is something that we kept in there. We also have the opportunity to review the newsletter, the budget newsletter from the '90s, and we found out that Mike was not alive then. But, that was interesting to see, and I think we have increasing staff specifically in special ed despite declining student numbers. So, other than that, I I don't need to touch on much else. We talked about eliminating the positions that are through attrition, so we don't have to remove anybody. And then also the projected levy increase of 6.6, and the that would correlate with a projected rate increase of 4.5. We haven't talked about the next meeting yet, so I think we can schedule that out maybe for the hour prior
043to one of our next meetings. Thank you. Any questions? Any questions concerns? Okay, thank you. Okay, next we have board items of interest. Would anybody like to say anything? I know we talked about this before. Um, I'd like I know we've talked about this in the past about having booster club representation kind of like updates and so I'd like to add that to like our reach out to them and see if they can each come or do like an update just at the year-end. Just kind of see what they've done with the year about the grades of the PTA and STA, but you know, booster club is so absolutely important along those lines as well. So, we'll reach out to them before those before the end of the school year. Um and I did talk
044to somebody from the track team, and they would like to come on to the next board meeting on the 29th to just kind of give us an update on what they've been up to. I think we do the most requested. Yeah, maybe you can put that in the adoption for the next meeting. Okay. Anybody have anything else? Yeah. I had the privilege to attend the uh ring presentation dinner for the state championship girls team. I think that was after our last meeting. I think we just Did you mention that at the last meeting? It was like right after our last meeting, I believe, right? So, um all privately funded rings Funds raised in the community uh beautiful rings for our state champion soccer girls, and uh everyone had a great time. Uh we had a
045separate wonderful dinner, and it was very much appreciated. It was good to be Great. Who else? I heard that it was a very fun day in the elementary school today with the Christmas Box program. It was really cool. Uh I think there were about 80 second graders in the program, so it was tight in the gym, so it was the favorite. Yeah. That was pretty cool when they said it was the What else? Okay, I have a couple things. Uh it's that time of the year again. Um it's time for us to do Joe's evaluation. So, Josh is the head of that committee, and I talked to Josh today, and I also talked to Joe today. Joe is going to put in his information in to the Super Eval system, um and Josh will coordinate
046all that, um and get everybody uh remind everybody to get their input in and fill that out in the Super Eval system. Um he will pull all that together, um and then we'll have an executive session over with Joe, and move forward with that and get his start doing his goals and things for next next year. I also talked to Joe today about And one of our policies is that we that um the administrators are evaluated and they share with the board. So once he is done with that, he is going to let me know and then we will schedule an executive session where we will go over that information. And um and while we're here tonight, it's next week, but I want to wish Renee, administrative professional day, which is next Wednesday. So thanks
047her for all the work that she does on behalf of the board and Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And I think that's all I have. Anybody else have anything else? Okay. All right. Next item is the public input on non-agenda items. Um I'm not going to reread the whole spiel, so if you Anybody else would like to address the board? No? Okay. Thank you all for attending tonight. Um I would like to make a motion that we go into executive session for SDA uh negotiations and we have personal on the agenda. Not really. No, it's okay. So just SDA negotiations. Second. Next time. Motion. Second. Motion. I second that. Okay. All those in favor? Aye. Opposed? Motion carried. Thank you everyone. Are we staying here during the meeting? I don't know. I'll probably go
048in there. So I don't know.