001Monday to convene into executive session to discuss matters to executive session. Okay, we'll be back at 7:30. Thank you. All right. Good evening everybody. Today is Monday, June 16, 2025. The regular meeting of the board of education. We opened the meeting already. Oh, sorry. You guys weren't here. I apologize. We opened the meeting already at 6:30 right our First order of business tonight was great. Thank you all for coming. That was a lot of exciting stuff to celebrate tonight. We're really excited to get today. So, um I know first up is comments by the board given how much we have to go. I thought we should skip it as we Okay. So, um before I talk about tenure and retirement, I just want to say that as I sit here tonight, it is my final
002meeting as superintendent of the Tuck Union Free School District and I find myself filled with gratitude. First to the members of the board, thank you. Your leadership commitment to our students, to our staff, and our community, and support for our shared vision has made it possible for the district to move forward in unique ways. I'm proud of what we've accomplished together from strengthening our academic programs, investing in our facilities, extracurricular, and student support. Tonight is also the final meeting for two outstanding trustees, TZ Gardier and Laura Bank. I want to offer a special thanks to both of them for your advocacy, your insight, and genuine care you've shown for the students of Tahoe. You brought heart to your work and your presence will be missed. Thank you for your service. To our incredible teachers and
003staff, and I always has been that's where the rubber hits the road. That's where everything happens and that's where my heart has always been. I hope to go back to that. You are as I as my heart, you are the heart of the district. Your passion, creativity, and resilience make a difference every day. The work the teachers and staff do in the classroom with our students and so many of our workers are CSA a members and staff often does so much work behind the scenes and go above and beyond. And this saves the lives of our students in lasting ways. Uh to Robin Dunn who is my administrative assistant, thank you for being my right hand, my gatekeeper and often my compass. Your reassuring presence and ability to juggle the impossible made this role not
004only doable but enjoyable. And then to Faith Bart, thank you for your steady leadership and deep dedication to the financial health and operational strength of our schools. I absolutely could not have done this without you. I would have spent a lot of money and she really keeps me because I want to get you everything. your work towards though even though I would have sent it all but you also ensure that our strategic priorities were not just ideas but realities to our administrators. Thank you for your partnership, your persistence and your vibrant work that you also put in every day. You also had to believe in what is possible. I valued our collaboration and your deep commitment to our students and staff and to the PTA and parent community. Your energy and advocacy have kept our
005schools vibrant. Thank you for partnering with us, pushing us, and always putting students first. And to our students, some might be here tonight, so one tonight. Thank you for inspiring me every single day. Your talents, questions, and dreams are the reason we all do this work. You are Tuo's greatest achievement. I will leave this role proud of the progress we've made and hopeful for what lies ahead. Tahoe really is a special place, one that thrives because of the people who care so deeply about it success. Thank you for the opportunity to serve this community. It has been a true honor. So I have some words as well. Yeah, let's do 10 years. So um I am going to show you the 10 years and I'll tell you how we're going to do it. Okay. So,
006what we're going to do tonight for tenure this way is um we I will tell you about what tenure is. Um the principles will come up and talk about each staff member. We will hold our applause as staff members come to take their pictures and get their gifts. And um then we will confer each staff member separately and at the end we'll have a pause for all of them too. Okay, got it. Speak about them one by one. One by one. Would you like to do it that way? That's why we Okay, we will definitely do it like that. Okay, that's the way Robin said we always did it. I just wanted to switch it up, but it is my last meeting. No, no, no. Oh, you're the president. I'm sorry. Okay. So, first of
007all, before we start, I want to say that one of the greatest honors as educators and leaders is the opportunity to recognize excellence. Tonight, we celebrate a professional milestone that speaks not just to time served, but to impact made the recommendation for tenure. Tenure is not given lightly in this district. It's earned through years of consistent dedication, deep instructional skills and resolute belief in the potential of every student. It is earned in classrooms where teachers adapt, reflect, connect and inspire. It is earned in moments where students are challenged, supported, and ultimately empowered to grow because of the educators in front of them. The teachers we recommend for tenure this evening has demonstrated not only professional confidence but professional character. They have embraced feedback, collaborated with colleagues, admitted themselves fully to the mission of the Tubo
008schools. They brought learning to life, created safe and engaging classrooms, and build relationships with students that extended far beyond the curriculum. Their work has touched families, strengthened our community, and upheld the values that make Tuck such a special place. To each of our tenure recipients, congratulations. This is a proud moment for you and it's also a proud moment for us. We are better because you chose to make Taco your professional home. I know your best years are still ahead and our students will be the ones who benefit most. Thank you for your excellence you bring to the district. Tonight we celebrate you. And I am going to ask Principal Morass to come up now. And John, if you could follow the um you have the schedule in front of you. Okay. All right. Good evening,
009members of the board of education, superintendent, colleagues, families, and guests. Tonight, we're going to start with um an amazing teacher who has actually already received tenure. It is my absolute pleasure and privilege to stand before you this evening. to speak on behalf of a truly extraordinary educator, Miss Kristen Cloy, as she is formerly recommended for, actually, she has already received uh tenure as a special education teacher here in the Tahoe Union Free School District. Miss Corki joined our school community in 2020 as a leave replacement in our ABA grades three through five program. From her very first day, she has been nothing short of exceptional. Her dedication to her students, our highest needs learners, goes far beyond what is expected. Kristen has a unique gift. She meets every child exactly where they are and brings
010them forward with compassion, purpose, and deep instructional expertise. Each of her students has an individualized education plan with distinct academic, behavioral, and social goals. Kristen's ability to support these students holistically, meeting not just their educational needs but also nurturing their confidence and sense of belonging is remarkable. As just as impressive is the calm, well ststructured and joyful classroom environment she has built. Families consistently praise the care and support their children receive in her work. Miss Clo Miss Cloy leads not just her students but her entire classroom team with skill and intention. She ensures that her teaching assistants and aids are trained, prepared, and empowered to meet student needs with consistency and care. The level of coordination, professionalism, and warmth in her classroom is the direct result of her high standards and her strong leadership. But
011Kristen's impact extends far beyond room number three. She has facilitated professional development for staff during extended day sessions, sharing practical strategies to to help colleagues respond to students behaviors with empathy and effectiveness. Her her sessions are grounded in experience, delivered with clarity, and always leave others feeling more confident and capable. She was also instrumental in organizing our unity festival, an event that celebrates the fact that all students and adults learn and behave differently. Tristan brought that vision to life, helping to build an event that honored diversity, fostered inclusion, and brought our school community together in the most meaningful way. I remember observing one of Kristen's lessons last year, and it was nothing short of inspiring. From morning songs that got students singing and smiling to a highly focused math lesson filled with affirmations, skill building,
012and expert pacing, her instruction was engaging, responsive, and deeply rooted in student success. Kristen Cloy is the kind of teacher who makes everyone around her better. She uplifts her students, empowers her colleagues, and elevates the entire school community through her work. She always feels above and beyond. She was a role model to others and an inspiration to all of us who had the privilege of working alongside her. It is with great pride and full confidence that I wholeheartedly congratulate Miss Cloon on her tenure. She has already made a lasting difference in the lives of so many and I know that the best is yet to come. Congratulations Let's make it official. Resolve the board of education at the recommendation of superintendent schools confer as teacher of special education in special area effective 2020. Motion in
013favor. Next, it is with great enthusiasm that I formally recommend Miss Claire Connelly for tenure at this this evening in the Sacramento Union School District. Miss Conny's journey with Kell began in 2014 as a student teacher and her return to us as a full-time educator was one of the best decisions our school community could have made. Since that time, she has taught both second and fourth grades. And in every role, she has brought a level of passion, warmth, and creativity that has left a lasting impact on her students and colleagues alike. Currently, Miss Connelly teaches fourth grade ELA and social studies, and she does so with remarkable energy and enthusiasm. If you've ever stepped into her classroom, you know it's a vibrant place filled with animated storytelling, personal connections, and the kind of joy that
014makes learning come alive. She often weaved in her own experience to make content relatable, like the time that she shared with students what it's like to help guide one of those massive balloons in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade. These moments captivate her students and help them connect classroom learning to the to the world beyond the school walls. Co is a teacher who embraces innovation while staying grounded in school instructional practice. After being trained in the Linda Moodbell visualizing and verbalizing program, she immediately incorporated those techniques into her instruction. Her students have benefited tremendously from her ability to differentiate and scaffold instruction, particularly those who learn differently. She's always looked for ways to grow as an educator and more importantly ways to make her students grow. Beyond the walls of her classroom, Miss Connelly is a
015deeply engaged member of our school community. She leads our student government and the theme Lego club. She's an active member of the cause committee and serves as a teacher representative at PCA leads. She also co-leads the sunshine club in the building, bringing joy, support, and a strong sense of community to our staff. And this year, she took her talent to the stage, serving as the assistant director of our school's theater production of Mary Poppins. Her commitment to this production went far beyond She brought scenes to life with energy, coach students with care and encouragement, and infused rehearsals with positivity and structure. Watching our students light up under her guidance was truly one of the highlights of the year. Cla Connelly is more than just a teacher. She is a role model, a leader, and an
016inspiration. She goes above and beyond in everything she does. It is with full confidence that I recommend Miss Claire Connelly for tenure. Her presence has made our school a better place and I am excited to see the continued impacts he will have on our students, staff and families for many years to come. Congratulations. Board of Education recommendations for potential schools tenure as in the elementary school district. All right. Next, it is with great pride and the highest level of confidence that I speak tonight in support of M. Marcela Labista who is being officially recommended for tenure. Miss Levisa has been an integral part of the William E. Codle School for the past four years. In that time, she has consistently demonstrated that it means to what it means to be an exceptional educator. One who
017brings skill, passion, and a relentless commitment to student growth in everything she does. From the very beginning of her tenure as a teacher and interventionist, Miss Levista has made an extraordinary impact on her students and staff. She is a true allstar. Her depth of knowledge in both reading and math intervention is remarkable. She is trained and well-versed in a wide range of specialized programs, foundations, Wilson Wilson reading systems and Linda Bell just to name a few. She understands that no two learners are the same and ensures that every student receiving tier 2 or tier three support is matched with the most effective individualized approach. Marella is not only a highly skilled practitioner, she is a master collaborator. She works with every classroom teacher across all grade levels to align intervention strategies with classroom instruction. Her
018professionalism in meetings is nothing short of exemplary. Whether she's participating in data discussions, IST meetings, or instructional planning sessions, she brings insight, poise, and thoughtful contributions to the table. One of Marella's greatest strengths is how she partners with families. She has a gift for breaking down data and clearly explaining where a student is in their academic journey. She takes the time, however much is needed, to ensure that parents and guardians feel informed, reassured, and supported. The level of communication builds trust and strengthens the homeschool connection, which is vital to student success. She has also played a critical role in refining our multi-ter system of support, helping to develop a structure that is proactive, data driven, and deeply responsive to the needs of our learners. Her leadership has been foundational in building systems that work not
019only in theory but in practice every day for every student. Beyond academics, Miss Lvista contributes greatly to the heart of our school. She helped build our pause program from the ground up and continues to be a driving force behind its success. She's also served as a PTA liaison, bringing warmth and professionalism to every collaboration. Miss Levista is the educator every school hopes to have. One who is smart, kind, steady, and driven by what's best for students. She inspires our colleagues, elevates our programs, and brings out the very best in the children she works with every day. It is an honor to work alongside her, and it is with my full and enthusiastic support that I recommend Miss Martella Levista for tenure. We are a better school because she is part of our team, and I
020know she will continue to make a lasting for years to come. All right. Education recommendation is superintendent Marcel as elementary teacher in the elementary school district. Next, it is with great pride and heartfelt appreciation that I speak tonight in support of one of our own, Ms. Maria Maris as he is formally recommended for tenure as a teaching assistant in Tahoe. Miss Maris is not only a valued member of our staff but also a proud graduate of Paho High School. To have someone return to serve the very community that helped shape her is a story that speaks volumes about her heart, her commitment, and her deep rooted belief in giving back. and she does so every single day with quiet strength, professionalism, and unwavering dedication. She began her journey with us in 2018, supporting some of
021our highest need students as a onetoone aid. From the very beginning, it was clear she had something special. In 2021, she earned her teacher assistance certification and with it stepped into a key role in one of our 1212 special education classrooms. Since then, has been a constant in that room, a calming presence, a trusted partner, and an unwavering advocate for every student. She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from Mercy University and is currently pursuing her master's inel. A testament to her commitment to lifelong learning and growth. But even more impressive than her academic credentials is how she brings her knowledge to life in the classroom. Whether supporting academic instruction, helping students regulate emotions, or managing complex behavioral and IEP goals, she does so with poise, patience, and purpose. She's the kind of teammate every
022educator hopes to work alongside. If the lead teacher is out, she steps in without hesitation and leaves the classroom with the same care, structure, and compassion. She is the glue that helps hold that room together. Someone someone sorry someone others look some others look for the guidance and support that she provides. She has become a rock in the program and truly an inspiration to fellow teaching assistants, aids and teachers alike. And it does not stop there. When we needed extra help behind the scenes for our school's Mary Poppins production this year, she jumped right in because that's just who Maria is. Whether it's assisting a colleague, helping a student during a tough moment or simply stepping in when someone needs to get something done, she's always ready, willing, and able. She puts others before herself
023time and time again. She is the perfect example of a model teaching assistant. dependable, kind, and always going the extra mile to make sure our school is a better place. Her her impact on our students, especially our most vulnerable learners, is profound, and her presence in our building makes Codle stronger in every way. It is with full confidence and deep gratitude that I recommend Miss Maria Maris for tenure. He is an asset to our school, our district, and the entire Coca-Cola community. Board of Education as teaching assistant, teaching assistant tenure area school district. 2014. Congratulations. Next, it is with great pleasure and immense pride that I speak to you tonight on behalf of Miss Rachel Silver, who is being formally recommended for tenure as an elementary school counselor in Tuck. Since the moment Miss Silver
024joined our school community, she has brought compassion, intelligence, professionalism, and a deep understanding of what it means to care for the whole child. She is a trusted partner, a leader, and an essential force behind so many of the positive things happening in our building each and every day. Rachel is not just a counselor. She is a pillar of support for our students, families, teachers, and the administrative team. She is the calm voice in the room during a crisis, the thoughtful listener when a child just needs to talk, and the skilled collaborator during meetings where important student decisions are made. Her experience and expertise are invaluable, and she is always ready to lend a hand. Whether it's leading an FBI lesson, jumping in to help with a family situation, or serving as a sounding board for
025staff members navigating a tough moment. So rethink lessons are a highlight of every month. They are interactive, engaging, and developmentally attuned. And perhaps most importantly, they help our students feel safe, understood, and empowered. They know they can talk to Miss Silver about anything and they do. Her office has truly become a safe haven for our students. Rachel has had a particularly powerful impact on the multi-tered systems of support. As a core member of the instructional support team, she brings insight, clarity, and purpose to every meeting. She understands how to look at the whole picture of a student academically, socially, emotionally, and works tirelessly to make sure the right supports are in place. Her collaboration with teachers and staff is seamless, and her ability to communicate clearly and compassionately with families sets a gold standard. She
026also took on a leadership role on the district's equity team where she helped guide conversations and practices to ensure that every student and family feels welcome, respected, and represented. And I'd be remiss not to mention her partnership with the administrative team. Her judgment is sound, her professionalism unwavering, and her heart is always in the right place. Miss Silver embodies everything we hope for in a school counselor. She is knowledgeable, dependable, and deeply caring. But more than that, she is a source of strength and comfort for our students, a trusted teammate for our teachers and staff, and a deeply respected voice in our school community. It is my great honor to recommend Miss Rachel Silver for tenure. We are incredibly lucky to have her at Codle and I look forward to many years of the positive
027impact that she brings to our school every day. The board of education has recommendation superintendent of school tenure on Rachel's children as guidance counselor in the school. Can your area school district 30? It is my great honor and sincere pleasure to stand before you tonight in support of Miss Susan Thomas Hatcher who is being formally recommended for tenure in Tahoe. Over the past three years, Miss Hatcher has brought an extraordinary level of dedication, insight, and instructional excellence to our fourth grade team and to the William E. College School as a whole. Her impact has been profound on students, on families, and on the professional culture of our building. Miss Packer currently teaches ELA and social studies in our fourth grade partial departmental model. And she also is teaching the integrated coach cohort and she does
028so with a level of intentionality and care that is unparalleled. She designs lessons that are rigorous, engaging, and personalized. Always considering the individual needs of each student in her room. She doesn't just deliver content. She challenges her students to think neatly and more importantly to explain their thinking. She gives them the confidence to use their voice and the skills to back it up with evidence and purpose. Her classroom is a place where students feel seen, supported, and expected to grow. It's warm and welcoming with high expectations and built on relationships grounded in mutual respect. The environment she creates helps her students thrive both academically and socially. Miss Hatcher is also a gifted communicator. She collaborates seamlessly with her colleagues, shares ideas and resources generously, and to team discussions with clarity and perspective. When working with
029families, she communicates with both warmth and precision, helping them truly understand where their child is, where they're going, and how they'll get there together. Beyond the classroom, Susan has left a lasting mark on our curriculum and districtwide initiatives. She has taken a leadership role on the district equity team. Alongside her colleagues, she has led the charge in completely re-imagining and rewriting our fourth grade ELA and social studies curricula. This is no small task, and the result is a more inclusive, more relevant, and more engaging learning experience for our students. Miss Patcher makes learning come alive through real world connections. Whether it's weaving in cultural events, personal stories, or diverse cultural perspectives, she helps her students see themselves and their world in the curriculum. Her teaching is meaningful, timely, and deeply impactful. And she does all
030of this with grace, professionalism, and purpose. She's always there to help. She is the last to leave when something needs to be done. and the person you want on your team, no matter the challenge ahead. We are incredibly fortunate to call her a colleague. Miss Susan Thomas Hatcher is without question a standout educator. Someone whose presence lifts the entire school community. Her students flourish under her care. Her colleagues respect and admire her and her contributions to Codle have been nothing short of exceptional. It is with great pride and complete confidence that I recommend Miss Susan Thomas Hatcher for tenure. We are still very fortunate to have her at Connell and I cannot wait to see the continued impact that he has for years to come. Thank you. of the board of education at the recommendation
031of superintendent of schools confer tenure upon student Thomas Hatcher as elementary teacher in the elementary tenure area at school district effective August 30th 202 Thank you very much. And now we will hear have the principal of the middle school high school come up, Mr. Rodney Arthur to conference. Good evening board president trustees superintendent goodman colleagues guest it is my pleasure to present four colleagues for tenure tonight Cooper it is a great pleasure to recommend Louis Cooper for tenure Middle High School. Since joining the faculty, Mr. Cooper has made a transformative impact on our STEM and computer science program through a visionary curriculum and development, innovative instruction, and a deep commitment to student centered learning. Mr. Cooper has designed and taught a diverse range of courses aligned with New York State standards, including AP computer science
032and engineering, media production, game development, and STEM. He has introduced new offerings such as engineering and we recently accepted into the college board pilot showcasing his leadership and advancing computer science education. The classroom is a hub of authentic project based learning where students engage in hands-on experience like designing felt like driven cars, laser cut instruments, 3D printing coins. He integrates lad and universal design for learning principles ensuring lessons are scaffolded. differentiated and inclusive of all learners including the students and students with disabilities. The proof of instruction is both informative, innovative and industry related leveraging tools such as Adobe Creative Suite, AutoCAD, Python, Blend and 3D printed. His assessment emphasizes creativity, critical thinking, authentic and system thinking as well as student driven projects. As a reflective practitioner, Mr. Cooper uses data and feedback to refine his
033practice balancing formative and student assessments for promoting continuous growth. Mr. Cooper's curriculum, leadership, and technological expertise focused on student support, making him a vital asset to the school community. I strongly recommend Mr. Mr. Coop Mr. Cooper was not able to be here tonight. I'm sorry. Board of Education recommendation schools for tenure Cooper as technology teacher in the industrial arts tenure area at the University School District September 1, 2020. Radi Mitchell. It is a great enthusiasm that I could recommend Miss Radi Mitchell for 10 middle high school. Since joining the district in March 2020, Miss Mitchell has demonstrated flexibility and a dedication by successfully teaching a wide range of science courses across both the high school and middle school levels, including regent living environment, forensics, and eighth grade science. Miss Little consistently delivers high quality inquiry
034based instruction aligned with New York State science learning standards. The student centered approach forces critical thinking, scientific inquiry and academic risk taking. Her classroom is inclusive, supportive, and intellectually stimulated, promoting high expectations and meaningful engagement for all learners. She's certified in both biology 7 to 12 and students with disabilities 7 to 12. Miss Mitchell brings educational lend to her teaching, ensuring accessibility and success for a wide range of students. Her lessons are well structured, thoughtfully scaffolded, and tailored to support students growth. Beyond the classroom, Miss Mitchell is a value contributor for our school community. She has served as a co-advisor for multiple high school classes and engage trade alliance, coach modified track and field, and participate in ongoing ladic professional development. Her recent involvement in scientific in investigation workshop further reflects her commitment to continuous
035improvement and instructional excellence. A reflected practitioner and a positive presence in our learning community. Miss Mitchell exemplifies the professionalism, care and instructional strength that align with the mission of the school district. It's my pleasure to recommend Mitchell. resolve with the board of education. The recommendation is superintendent of schools confer upon Mitchell as biology teacher in the science tenure area at Tucker School District effective September 1, 2025. Mr. Bill Tre, my boy. I am pleased to represent Mr. Bill Treley as a school counselor at Tucker High School. Since joining our school community in 2021, Mr. has been instrumental in enhancing the counseling program and expanding student support services through student centered approach collaboration and a data informed approach. Working closely with colleagues, Mr. Trelier has led several key initiatives focused on college access, academic planning, career
036exploration, and parent engagement. He cocordinated the summer the summer college workshop and college essay workshop organized college visit hosted university admission representatives and brought in form university to conduct staff development focused on helping our teachers improve writing recommendation letters his efforts have strengthened our school culture and postsecary readiness Mr. has broadened career exploration opportunities by co-leading a Boston College overnight trip where we took seniors to visit three schools in the Boston area coordinating the health and science tour at Iona University and establishing a partnership with West Community College to expose students to certifi certification pathways to use the students and parent surveys data to refine programming and ensuring services meet evolving needs. within the school. Mr. Treley has contributed significantly to the development of our mass schedule and our course catalog update. Working very closely
037with Dr. K, myself and the minister high school administrative team. He has presented at major events such as the eighth grade nth grade parent and the 12th grade collegeformational meeting. In addition to his counseling duties, Mr. has enriched school life through athletics, serving as an assistant varsity coach for football, head varsity baseball coach and basketball coach. His leadership has guided teams for multiple championships including a state final parent and earned him league coach of the year honor in 2022 and 2024. Mr. Tia is compassionate and effective counselor, mentor, and leader. positive impact is felt across our academics, extracurricular and community. I strongly recommend Mr. that the board of education the recommendation was superintendent of schools tenure on Philip as guidance counselor in the school counseling and guidance tenure area as school district 2025ations Again, it's
038been a pleasure to recognate and highly skilled educator whose practice is rooted in high expectation, individualized planning and a steadfast commitment to student success. The state brings extensive experience across the K8 general and special education study and currently leads a 1211 self-contained classroom to students in grades 6 through 8. Her instru developmental needs of her students rather than universal design to learn. She integrates data goals and evidence-based practices to deliver engaging and accessible instruction. A Wilson certified reading instructor, Miss has completed a rigorous yearlong practical and demonstrated deep expertise in the science of reading, implementing strategies that build awareness, fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. Her lessons incorporate reading mastery transformation, connecting math concept and writing strategies from the writing revolution. She uses formative assessments daily to adapt instruction responsibly and effectively. Miss also priorizes the
039social emotional well-being of her students. She begins each day with a morning meeting and a mindful activities for a classroom empathy, respect, and self-regulation. Her students thrive in a place where they feel safe, valued, and supported. Beyond the classroom is contributes meaningfully to our school community. As a co-advisor to the middle school GEO, she help coordinates events, trips, community service projects. She also supports student activities and courses including athletic events and autis partnership and regular communication with families further reflect holistic approach to student support. A collaborative colleague and reflective practitioner, Miss Williams brings dedication, professionalism, and warmth to all aspects of her role. I strongly recommend Miss William. Her exceptional instructional practice and unwavering commitment to student play makes her an invaluable member of our community. The board of education at this recommendation is superintendent
040of schools defer tenure by Nicole as teacher of education and respect for education tenure area school district effective August 30th 2025. So tonight on our regular personnel agenda we also have a retiree that's retiring tonight. So I would also like that we could talk about her Maria Deli is retiring tonight. And before the principal shares more, I want to take a moment to acknowledge what it means to retire from a career in education. I know what that means. And we so appreciate your dedication and especially one as impactful as Maria. Maria spent her career helping students find their voice quite literally as they've learned English and found their place in the community. Her work has opened doors, built confidence, and changed lives. Maria, thank you for your dedication, your care, and the fight strength you
041brought to the district. We wish you all the best in this next chapter because you've earned it. And um Mr. Arthur, are you coming up to speak about her? Oh, here's your other superintendent. Page stage left. Yeah, I'm just I'm running out. It's it's an honor to be up here uh to recognize what a treat has had for the last 12 years. It's been an absolute pleasure working alongside and learning from Miss Valente. The work of an ENL teacher is unique and complex. It's possible students to arrive in their high school years just a few short years to complete their education, receive their diploma. The American promise of opportunity through education is only made real when those students are met with someone as dedicated and compassionate as Miss Blende. For over 12 years, Miss Blente
042has made education accessible to students for whom English is not their personality. I have seen her welcome students with open arms even when the circumstances that brought them to her were challenging and arduous. She's been a friendly, reassuring presence, guiding students through private hallways, helping them critical academic and social language and building bridges between them and the broader community. I've always admired how Miss Valente seamlessly takes on so many roles. Teacher, guidance counselor, social worker, and language acquisition specialist. Her students speak a wide range of languages. You can't be expected to speak them all. Japanese, Arabic, Russ, even indigenous languages. And while she again can't be fluent in them all, the language she speaks so well is good teacher and she speaks it more fluently than most. She works behind the scenes often without the
043credit she deserves supporting students in their journey toward the diploma and helping teachers find meaningful ways to engage multilingual learners. stay at the forefront of the curriculum and instructional research implements implementing innovative strategies such as the Bridges program and the escape room project that we are scaling up districtwide next year. She's an anchor of both our high school and district community. She's a pillar of her family as well. We've all been inspired by her ability to multitask, her attention to detail, but most importantly the warmth and care she brings to absolutely everything she does. Her family is no doubt thrilled to have more time with her. I've seen firsthand the difference she has made in the lives of our students and staff. I am inspired by her example. I know our school is a better
044place because of her. I wish her nothing but the very best Okay, I just want to say that there are also two CSA members that are retiring. First of all, Anna Nunees, I don't think she's here tonight. Anna, I didn't even see you. So, I can speak about how are you doing? It's been a while. So she retired uh last year. She was not able to come but this year we want to make sure that we celebrate her. Working in the physical education office we know is very difficult and we know that she had her mind on every single thing she did. She's just wonderful um to students to parents to the community at large and we really do appreciate all the work that you've done and we wish you all the best in in
045everything going forward. And again you've been with us and You will be missed. You've made your mark. Thank you. So, if you would like to come up, congratulations So I also want to we have a very recent retirement um Mr. Joel Abrams who is retiring for reasons that we all know why or else he would still be here right he's harder in Taco he grew up in Taco he has given so much to the school and I say he's a security monitor but he's so much more than that he always if there's something to be done in the school or something happening in the school district Joel is there he has really given his heart and soul to the district and we appreciate him and you know he stayed Last year he stayed an extra
046year. He kept on staying and this year he's giving back to the community even more by sitting on our board of education. So um he's very loved by parents, teachers and staff and students and we really appreciate all the work you have done for the district. Um if you would like to come up and say something too, I would welcome that. Um again, you know, all the clubs that he has, you know, especially with the senior class and the junior class and junior class and senior class every year, I know I can count on you for being there and it's going to be um to fulfill for the next person who's going to take on some of those. We really appreciate it. I'm sure you feel the same way. You touched our children and you
047have given them something. Thank you for your hands involved in everything every aspect of our community. More importantly, we love our children. Seeing how our children do as a grandfather, father figure, right? Those are the things that are not your job that you do each and every day, right? Giving them the advice, listening to them other people. These are things that I know I can I have to compassion and our faculty. I remember we had a faculty member was going through some major challenges that was quite frightening. You were face to face and get that advice and that guidance even making sure walking out to the parking lot. So we thank you for being a light for not only our students but our faculty and our learning community. So thank you for all that you
048do next. I had to remind him that he had to resign, right? Can I go by without saying a few words about I have parted I'm going to try and short it down a long night so though we haven't even started yet. So yeah. Yeah. Well, we definitely need to acknowledge um the impressive tenure of our outgoing superintendent Dr. Goodman. When when Dr. Goodman arrived joined us at the end of 2019, none of us could have predicted the unprecedented challenges that laid just around the corner came on board. through it while our leadership has been a steady hand guiding our district through a period of significant multifaceted growth and growth really what I want to key in on because look you know district's perfect we still have a lot more work to do to get
049better in certain areas but no one can argue how much we've grown and improved time that's that's not at all um that growth began in the face of a global global crisis we forget about it seems like a long time ago now but it was right when you started of the 19 pandmic at Dr. foresight was nothing short of extraordinary. Although we were we were one of the very first schools to close with patient zero is right in Nursville who were in the first schools to close because of kids planning and foresight we were prepared to transition to remote learning from day one. Our stark contrast to the many other districts who struggled to adapt even though they had more time to prepare. Our leadership didn't stop there. navigating complex the complexities in the health
050guidelines with a singular focus which was to get our kids back into the classroom safely and as soon as as possible and we did that. Thanks for the growth undoubted leadership extended far behind navigating that crisis. She expertly steered us through the completion of our first capital improvement project that was underway and was finishing up when you when you came in and then two more capital projects that we went through during her time here. Thanks to our oversight, we now have a beautifully renovated cafeteria and field straight to New York, middle school, high school cafeteria, and this room near the library that will serve our students for decades to come. This physical transformation was mirrored by our district's financial growth and stability during our time. Under Dr. Goodman's prudent fiscal management, every single budget and
051capital bond presented this community passed with flying colors with ease. That says a lot about their confidence in your leadership. We have uh we've not only maintained a healthy zero but we've also wirelessly established new reserves in recent years like the capital and repair reserve funds to secure our distant future and remarkably she's achieved this while staying in most years capital providing some measure relief to our taxpayers notable perhaps most importantly though we have seen exponential growth in the opportunities available to our students during this time programmatically our visit has led to a significant expansion of our sports clubs and a richer variety of electives to offer our art program and in particular our springs and theater program have become probably the best state one of the best state for sure and it's also clear
052one thing that goes unnoticed in in the time that Dr. has been here our school spirit have gotten better we see we see more school spirit and attendance in our in our after school events and I think that's notable um and our commitment to holistic education is also reflected in the growth of our of our academic quality Dr. Goodman champion initiatives to meet our needs of all all our learners bringing and Gillian expanding our Wilson read systems revamping our RTI response intervention program and she encouraged temporary teaching and learning through methodologies like and fostering a new focus on professional learning for our faculty. More recently, her leadership has spurred significant enhancements to our guidance department, expanding it support the often daunting college application process. Results of this comprehensive growth speak for themselves. Our district reputation
053has steadily climbed during our term. We are now consistently recognized as among the top 100 schools in New York State by US News and World Report. That wasn't the case before. We can continue to extend the Westchester magazine's rankings as one of the best high schools. Of course, this level of success doesn't happen in a vacuum. Amy, your collaboration with the board has been excellent. Um, you consistently worked with us. You took our input and shaping our vision, dealing with all our craziness and all our wacky ideas. Uh, you fostered positive relationships with all the board members, treating everyone fairly and respectfully and practically resolving conflicts. You also kept us well informed with data with capsules and and all the other things that you do to keep us informed and help us make effective timely
054decisions. On behalf of the entire board of education, I want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering dedication and exceptional leadership. On a personal note, I want to say it's been an absolute pleasure for me working alongside you for the last six years. Um, I truly value not just our professional partnership, but the friendship that has grown from our shared commitment to the district. Your calm demeanor, insightful advice, and willingness to listen, have made our collaborative relationship incredibly strong and productive. I've personally enjoyed our many discussions, both formal and informal, and deeply appreciate your unwavering dedication and support. It's rare to find such a strong professional bond that is also rooted in genuine camaraderie. You have left an indu for generations. On behalf of the community which we all represent and on behalf of
055the board of education, we thank you and wish you all the best. Let me do one more. I know this is going very very we also have to acknowledge our two outing. So everything I just said I'm not read but everything I just said about what what happened during Dr. But during that exact time period and were also on the board the entire time your your tenure. So everything I just said be credited to them as well. Amazing board members. Um I for me it's been great because I didn't really know the two of you before. We were on the board together and now I have two tremendous friends that I'll I'll cherish forever. Really I remember that sincerely. You guys are awesome. You have phenomenal board members. Extremely strong women, very smart, very very
056thoughtful. think everything through and you care and it shows every single time and I know it was more than nine hours today. She was thinking about running for the board. She was contemplating it. She called me and said, "How much commitment is it really?" I'm like, "It's about nine hours roughly." And she always tells me nine hours, right? Yeah. But honestly, you guys have been tremendous board members and tremendous friends and thank you for your on the community. Thank you for your service. Six long years of zero dollar income commitment and volunteerism, but you guys have done it and did it well. You have two things to do as well. No, no, fine. Um, I just wanted to take a moment to thank Dr. Goodman for her incredible leadership and dedication and years of service
057to our district. It has been an absolute honor to work alongside her. I've learned so much from the way she leaves with integrity, strength, and above all heart. Um, she's the biggest heart ever. Um, what has always stood out to me is how deeply she cares for each and every student. That kind of compassion can't be taught and it left a lasting impact on the entire school community. I really miss working with her. So, I'm grateful for the time that we've had and everything that she's given the district and I wish you all the best in your next chapter. Thank you for everything. And to Laura and Sz. Um it's just been a pleasure and an honor working under your leadership. Um you've dedicated countless hours of volunteering your time. Um and you often have
058to navigate very challenging decisions. Um and you know your has been left on the district and it's very positive. Thank you and the entire board has been a great year. Thank you so much. Hi everyone. Um, just a little bit of PTA news before I get into all of my thank yous. Um, I just want to let everyone know we voted on our new executive board for the coming year about a month ago. Um, and so we are welcoming in a lot of new um, executive board members. Very exciting. A lot of younger families coming on. Um, about two weeks ago we honored one of our long time uh PCA executive board members um Lisa Gerkin, we presented her with the lifetime achievement award um on June 5th and it was such a great gathering
059of current EV members, incoming uh board members and all of the veterans um including Lisa, as well as a couple of the women who presented the award, Karen Kelly and Allison McCormack, who both gave heartfelt and absolutely hilarious remarks just talking about all the war stories of PTI, which you Those those stories remain just for insight for anybody who is curious. Maybe I'll tell you sometime. Um, but it was just a really great night and I do want to say congratulations again to Lisa Gerkin and also um to our other parents of graduating seniors who um have served for years on the PTA um and don't have other kids who are coming up through this through the system. So um we're sort of saying goodbye to them although I keep saying we know their numbers
060and we They will always support us. But Caroline, Tracy Debit, Festival Street, and Susan Neely. Um, I know Laura, you um obviously were on the PCA for many years, too. So, I want to um acknowledge you for all of that service. Um, I I want to um just mention uh also actually an important bit of of of kind of of business. Um, this is separate from our PTA, but we'll be working very closely with our PCA. a group of parents um led by Alex Kana is spearheading the formation of a SEPTA, a special education PTA, which is a separate entity um a separate 501c3 um and the New York State PTA uh led an information session last Thursday night um for people who were interested and I'm really happy to report that there was such
061a strong show of interest. There were about 50 people on this Zoom. So the group did decide that they will move forward and take next steps to establish And as I mentioned, the PTA is absolutely supportive of this. Alex and I are talking all the time already about how can our PTA support them as they establish this um all you know as a as a joint effort to um to benefit all of our children in special education and also their families um to support the families who need um you know just need support and and somebody to talk to and lean on um as they navigate the um the experience. Um so Um, so we I'm really happy about that. So I'm not going to give other little bits and pieces. We can talk about
062that in the future, but I do want to congratulate all the tenure teachers. I some of my children are some of my children have had you as teachers, so I'm really excited for all of you and it's just fantastic to see um to see you all uh being brought into the community even further. Um I do also want to thank retirees. I think on the agenda is is a donation from the PTA on behalf of our for our retirees. Um so that will be accepted in a few minutes but I wanted to show we made a you know you can't leave Taho without a little bit of swag school's out forever. So this one is okay. And Let's see. I just want to make sure. So, we have teachers, retirees, and of course, um you
063know, last but not all least, Dr. Goodman, um just for all of your service and and for the past year, just working with you has been so amazing. You are so supportive of the PCA. We couldn't do what we do without your support. Um and we are going to miss you so much. We have a little something in the works for you. It wasn't quite ready for tonight, but you know, you have your your your hands are full with your flowers and things. So, we'll get you something at a later date. But again, I just um did want to say thank you so much and wish you the best of luck on the personel recommendations. We do that. That's very important is that we did um hire and we're going to Tonight's special education director
064Joyce is here. Um she made it through a pretty grueling competitive process to become our next special director and that's obviously a very important position. We're excited to have you come on board. She comes with a wealth of experience. Did a phenomenal job in the application process. We're really excited to have her think. Yeah, we're happy to have you. It's not too bad. But as always, before we start our agenda, we do our first recognition of the audience. If anyone has anything they want to say about agenda items only, I'll offer that opportunity. Anyone wants to speak about the agenda? All right. And agenda board of education approve agenda items 2 through eight. I have a motion second to the board. accept the election results. We actually haven't officially done yet. So do that now.
065The board of education accepts the results of the May 20th, 2020 annual budget vote and trust the election. Budget yes 8008 no 237 reserve yes 833 no 204 trust the election 649 votes. Joel Abram 570 votes 558 votes. motion. Next is first reading of policy 6380 travel event reimbursement. Um this is I'm not going to read the policy. You can read it on on board docs but this is our first acknowledgement of this. We'll read it two more times when they vote on it. But basically the district revising travel and expense reimbursement policy to align with current standards and ensure compliance. placements will now follow the US General Services Administration GSA per DM rates based on the travel location. Sales tax on meals consumed during authorized business travel is reimburse reimburseable in accordance with uh
066New York State OSP opinion ED-163 duties are reimburseable up to 18%. Meals that are already included in new conference registration fee will not be re reimbured and no reimbursement will be provided for snaps or other items purchased outside the designated. These changes were reviewed and discussed with the audit and finance committee. Snaps was changing that last policy had nothing to do here. We was read also in another first reading of policy 8113 extreme heat condition days. New York State law now requires all public schools to have an excessive heat policy to protect students and staff from unsafe indoor temperatures. Schools must monitor classroom temperatures and take action when they reach 82 degrees Frenheit, including relocating including relocating students if the temperature reaches 88 degrees. This law ensures the school schools are prepared to respond to
067extreme heat and maintain safe learning environments. That policy is going to address that. Does address that. And then we have a second reading of policy 2245. is student member student board. So this was something that was new in the governor's budget requiring that now all school districts have a student representative on the board. So um yeah that's that's part of that bill. The law requires school district to designate at least one school member on the school board. This bill repeals the section of the education law that currently call for student disendum to voters to determine whether this position should have the next year student member take place July 1, 2025. But we have now policy in place for that. Um so there will be sitting on the board voting members and they won't be allowed
068in executive session but they will be part of the board be able to bring their student perspective to the board. All right. And then we'll have to read that one more time. So, next up, approve a contract amendment. Resolve that the board of education hereby approve the amendment to the contract to Dr. Goodman dated June 2nd, 2025 clarifying terms and conditions previously authorized by the board and authorizing the board president to execute a dead motion. Discussion on this we all saw that we know what it is. It's just a clarification. Okay. All in favor the donation. Whereas Tuck School District has been informed of a donation to be made to the district from the TU PTA. Whereas this district would like to accept a donation from the Tuck PTA to support Tahoe Middle School 2024
0692025 field trips in the amount of $2,200 on this. Thank you very much to donate to us every week of multiple times. Multiple times every month multiple times. All in favor approve budget transfers. Resolve the board of education approves the attached bud budget transfers. Have a motion. All in favor insurance coverage. Resolve resolve to approve the policy insurance to provide student insurance coverage for the period beginning July 1, 2025 and ending July 1, 2027 in the amount of $15,747. Approve an intermittent agreement. Resolve the board of education approve the individual agreement with the town of Eastchester for street resurfacing and repairs to pass concrete for the 2025 202 school year. A motion discussion on this forward. All in favor of fund balance resolution. that the school district obtained an amount not to exceed $1,72,894 of
070the 2024 2025 year end fund balance as an unappropriate fund balance from 2025 2026 appropriate appropriate 1,63,99 of the 2024 2025 year ending fund balance to reduce taxes in the 2025 2026 budget appropriate 10,000 in the ERS reserve to pay your 2025 2026 employer employer retirement contributions. Increase taxi reserve fund by an amount not to exceed 325,000 plus interest earnings. Increase the employee benefit approved liability reserve fund by an amount not to exceed 12,500 plus interest earnings. Increase retirement contributions reserve funds by an amount not to exceed 200,000 plus interest earnings. increase retirement contributions reserves fund TRS uh by an amount not to exceed 100,000 plus increasing increase plus interest earnings increase the insurance reserve by 150,000 and use any remaining funds to increase the district 2020 capital reserve do I have a motion so
071this is basically just moving end of the year moving money from one to the other year Right. These are open as you projected to do what you do. Yes. Yes. And it was reviewed with the finance committee. They're not exceeded amounts right now. And once the books are closed and we're done with it, um they'll be fine and we'll have our final result. All in favor one balance transfer result not to exceed 3,300 from the employee benefit approved liability reserve. budget code K211013002010 0 the amount not to exceed 3,200 for the purpose of paying benefits. All in favor resolution authorizing piggybacking resolve that the that in accordance with the provision of the general law the board of education of the school district hereby authorizes the district to enter into a contract for general building maintenance
072involving new construction renovation and demolition with new contracting and restoration incorporated subject to and through cooperative purchasing pursuant to the Bayore Union preschool district contract and the unit pricing and terms for therein on the basis that the award of the contract by Beayshore Union School District new contract to restoration incorporated was made to the lowest possible bidder for both the public interest taking consideration the reliability of the vendor the quality of the labor and materials equipment for supplies to the furnish the conformity with the bid documents and special award ensures the economical use of public monies in the best interest of the district taxpayers facilitates the acquisition of goods and services quality at the lowest possible Under the circumstances of regards against favoritism, providence, extravagance, fraud and corruption. This award is subject to the submission
073of all required documents by the by renew contract and restoration appropriating to the district and the execution of a contract or purchase order by renew contract restorations appropriating form approved by addition of schools or the district business management. Motion is favor. All right. Approve transportation services agreement results with board of education approves battle rig tour LSD for transportation services the girls varsity softball team for the state championship event at the amount not to exceed $4,500 on this. I know congrats the girls. They went very far. They came up a little bit short but they got right to the end. So congratulations to them. Great job. All in favor a change order. Whereas post change order number one dated June 13, 2025 has been presented to the board of education in connection with the school district
074capital project high school for hall construction and restoration to remove and dispose of all additional contamination debris with within the tunnel through the ACN dumpster and to remove and dispose of all contaminated standing water within the tunnel project site in exchange for an increase in whole space contract amount by 56,6 63 and 34 34. Um, now therefore be resolved that the board of education authorizes and approves the school district to enter into the change order and authorize the school district superintendent schools to execute the change order and such other documents as may be necessary effect. [Music] So um, we are gearing up for our 23 the second phase of our 2023 bondor that includes um replacing pipes in our tunnel. There is asbestous in the tunnel. We will be starting an abatement at the middle
075high school um as school lets out um and there is more asbestous containing materials than anticipated in the tunnel including groundwater that has to be treated. Um so there's more than was in our box and more than we had access to originally. know this is a order because it has to be removed. Okay. And that brings us to our personal recommendations. Um tenure and personal recommendations result of the board of education approves personnel recommendations A through R. Do I have a motion? Second. Allison. All right. And that brings us to our last recognition of the audience. Anyone who wants to speak to the board about anything at all. I do prepare with something. So I just wanted to Thank you, Pete. President Pete. Wow. It's been fun journey. Um, thank you for that for the
076plaque and everything. And you really, it's it's been a pleasure. It's been an honor. It's been it's been a really great six years and I am honored um to have been a board member with all of you folks and all the came before and those that will come after. Um, it is really a wonderful experience to get be part of behind the scenes. Sometimes it's you have to make decisions and it sometimes can be hard but I want to start by saying I never go if I write them I never read it. Dr. Goodman, thank you so much. Um for really six years as pet said I'm not going to repeat it because I had some things here but I just want to I just want to um elaborate a little bit so that the
077Westchester you know everybody looks at them by a house and they look to see where we're ranked and I think when we came on to the board I was like we were 32 out of 49 schools and now we're 16. So I mean it really And it's not just the it's not just that data point, but it really goes to, you know, bringing that spirit to our school and the spirit of caring. So, thank you for that, too. And always with a smile, always a reassuring attitude and um and you taught me a lot and uh and I and I thank you for that. Um and I just want to say that there's a lot of change happening in our district and I think that it can be a little unsettling, but I really think
078that um we are going to have more and more progress. We're going to have the momentum is going to keep going and sometimes people get a little nervous about change and they want to hold on or they want to go back to the past but I really feel like we have great families and we have great district of teachers and administrators and we're just going to keep that momentum going. So best of luck to all the incoming and um and for the students and faculty here and I just I also just want to leave with three top three three points. One is from a book that I read before I was on the board called the smartest kids in the world and they compare countries like Finland that are number one and we're down you
079know, so they put kids and they kind of put them they swap them out and one of the things that they came up with was these schools are always looking at data, right? The pools in Finland and South Korea. So one of the things they said without data, you're just another person with an opinion. So I encourage my first point is just go for the da look at the data doesn't tell you everything, but it's going to tell you progress. And as a board member, those are things that we try to always kind of go back to, but you know, we there's still progress, as Pete said to be made. We've made a lot of progress, but again, go back to that data and keep it going. Um, second is community engagement. This district is
080phenomenal and wonderful. I would encourage parent involvement and they make all the difference. And that was the other thing from this book. When families show up, when they speak up, when they stay involved, that's what makes it that's what makes the district from good to great. So, I encourage all families, please stay in touch. Please I'll be watching, you know, one more year. Um, come up to the podium. Um, and you can't talk back to me. Um, and now we can't doesn't looks like we're trying not to, but we can't. Um, and the third is is our is our rigorous teacher selection. That's the other thing that these schools had. They had just rigorous training and retention and that um, you know, thankfully for us because we have a lot of really talented faculty here
081and staff. So, and congratulations to all your tenure teachers. Um, you know, we are ranked top 10 in Westchester for our teachers and our our practice and stuff. I hope we continue that and as a board we're proud of that. So, thank you for everything that you've done for our students, teachers. Congratulations again and thank you for all the opportunity to serve this community. It's been an honor and it's really best of luck to incoming superintendent and to the new board members. Thank you. I'm gonna just say a couple of quick things. Number one, um Laura is only on the board because of me. It's your fault. Yeah, I take full responsibility. Um I want to thank everybody for the opportunity also to serve the number one most important job of a board trustee. I
082think people really have a ideas of what board members do, but we're really up here and it's everybody who shows up here to work every day who's really doing all the work and bringing our district from 32 to 16 and hopefully, you know, into the single digits um in years to come. But the most important thing we do is pick a superintendent. It's our number one job. I think we picked um a great one. It's virtuous process also and very time consuming. It is 100% more than nine hours even in a week never mind a month. Um but I want to thank you of course Dr. Goodman for your service. I too have learned a tremendous amount from you um about organization about leadership and like Laura did say you know it's hard sitting on
083that side of the table. you learn a lot about school districts and public schools and how they run and how they're different. And then just the opportunity to collaborate with people you may not have has been a wonderful experience. Um I also want to wish everybody who's leaving the best of luck on your next chapters and everybody who comes on that they continue the momentum. Um so thank you and Pete of course. This is not me as PCA president. This is Sue Wares as a parents just sort of representing a lot of other parents. Um the news of Mr. Arthur's departure is pretty recent. So, I know that the whole process may not be in place, but is there any light that you could potentially shed for parents who are curious about um you know
084the process over the summer for um finding his replacement? So, the the job has to wish Mr. all the best in his next chapter. Appreciate everything that he's done for the district. Um position has been posted and our new superintendent was here tonight. He he is he is he is running that process because we feel that that's really important that the people who are here are part of the process. So we um for the principal position in particular how many did we get? So, I just see and we've had very qualified applicants too principles um and especially when principles, you know, sometimes she was trying to jump out of there, they may not count in that at that point for principal, but we do um have some good candidates. So, we're feeling very positive about
085that. That's great to hear. But I also just want to say, Mr. Arthle, you've been amazing amazing support to the PCA and we just love. Um, I'll speak on behalf of so many parents that I've spoken with. Um, just all that you've brought to the district in a short time, it's been incredible. So, thank you. Yes. together. You just say it together. Motion to adjourn the meeting. Do I have Do I have a motion? TZ, I second that. All right. Adios, amigos. All right. Thank you very much.