001All right. Good evening. I would like to call the meeting to order. In accordance with the provisions of the New Jersey Open Public Meeting Act of 1975, the Ottabon Board of Education transmitted notice of the meeting scheduled at 6:30 p.m. in the Ottabon Junior Senior High School Media Center to the Retrospect newspaper and the Burrow Clerk and by postings on the Ottabon Public School District website and at the main and the Pine Street entrances of the Junior Senior High School. Roll call, please. Mrs. Ron Casease. Amy Davis, here. Steven Wilson, Sarah Coolen, Alison Lipsky absent. Mark Gaddy, Bill Wilson, Danielle D. Franchesco Alison Cox, Andrea Robinson Jonathan Max here because she's normally I got it. Okay. All right. Um whereas while the senator Byron and Bear open public meetings act requires all meetings of the
002Ottabon Board of Education to be held in public NJSA 10 col4-12B sets forth nine types of matters that may lawfully be discussed in executive session i.e without the public being permitted to attend and whereas the Ottabban Board of Education has deemed it necessary to go into close session to discuss certain matters that are exempted from the public and as are noted in the agenda. We have a motion to go into executive session. All in favor? Any opposed? We will be approximately 30 minutes. All in favor? Any opposed? Uh, once again, I'd like to call our meeting to order and invite everyone to please stand for the flag salute to the flag of the United States of America. to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. All
003right. First, we have our student representatives to the board. Um, I don't have too much to talk about this month. Um, a lot of testing has been happening. So on Thursday and Friday this week, we have eighth graders and 11th graders taking their science NJSLA. And next Monday through Thursday, we have them we have our seventh, eighth, and ninth graders taking their English and math NJSLAs's. Um, we're finishing up our two weeks of AP testing. Um, we had I think it was like over 130 students taking AP tests this year, so that's really great. Um, prom was really fun for everybody. I think everybody that was in attendance had a really great time. Um, great job to prom committee for putting it on. Thank you, Miss Bulskas, for putting it on. Um, and graduation is
004coming up. So, seniors, check your emails. You got a lot of graduation reminders today. That's all I have to say. You picked in the was it the Courier Post online edition from the prom? They were great. Jane pretty much got it all. It's just a final push to the end of the year. Also, um just one more thing to add, the SEAL biiteracy test is taking place next week, so people in French and Spanish can see uh test their skills and get um I guess certified in the language or something like that. Not too sure how it works, but yeah, that'll be taking place next week, too. A lot of testing recently. Great. Thanks, guys. Um next, we are going to move on to our um student spotlight program and staff spotlight program, arguably one
005of the most enjoyable parts of our meeting. So, uh, when your name is called, uh, we invite you to come on up. You can stand right there by the podium. If you want to come up with your grown-up or your special person that you brought with you, that's fine. You can come on up with somebody or just come up by yourself. And then um we ask everybody to wait until um after our staff and educators have been recognized because we want to take a nice group picture over by the glass doors. So we'll get underway. Mr. Maxon evening everybody. So the preschool student of the month for April is Juliana Ross. Juliana shines each day by repres representing Swarm through her helpfulness, kindness, and respect for others. She is always one of the first to
006lend a hand to friends, clean up without being asked. She reminds students of the rules and occasionally reminds teachers of what comes next. Juliana is a true friend to everyone and consistently follows classroom and school rules, showing how safe and responsible she is. Since joining us last year, she has made incredible academic progress and always strives to achieve her goals. Juliana embraces new challenges with a positive attitude and never gives up. Her calm and thoughtful nature shows just how mindful she is. She is such a joy and pleasure to have in class. We will miss her as she heads to kindergarten. Way to go, Juliana. All right. And our kindergarten student of the month is Jackson Striber. Congratulations. I would like to recommend Jackson Scriber for the kindergarten student of the month. Jackson is safe,
007respectful, and responsible in all he does. Jackson shows safety by picking things up from the floor so others don't trip. That's good to you, Jackson. He puts materials away when he's finished and then continues helping others until everyone is cleaned up. He is respectful in his kindness and helpfulness to his classmates. He is always there to help out a student who doesn't understand a task or is unsure of the directions. He explains what needs to be done and make sure that the student is ready to carry on independently. He always uses manners and helps to solve problems. Jackson is very responsible with his schoolwork. He is an active participant in all subjects and activities. He always tries his best and has an enthusiasm for learning. Jackson also brings fun and humor to our day with
008his amazing personality. He is a role model in our classroom and it has been a pleasure to watch him learn and grow this year. Congratulations, Jackson. Our first grade student of the month is Kain Rodriguez. Kane here. All right. I will read what Kane's teacher has said. Kane's teacher states that over the past few months, Kane has shown tremendous growth and continues to work hard every day to become a strong role model for his classmates. He consistently demonstrates our core values of respect, responsibility, and safety throughout the school day. Kane has become more engaged in class discussions, puts thoughtful effort into his assignments, and is always willing to lend a helping hand to others. His positive attitude and steady progress are something to be proud of. And his teacher is very impressed by his continued
009dedication and improvement. So, congratulations to Kane. Our grade two student of the month is Hannah Watkins. Is Hannah here? Oh, Hannah's teacher writes that Hannah is always following our Havland expectations of being safe, respectful, and responsible in the classroom and school building. Hannah has worked hard in second grade and has made great progress. More importantly though, Hannah is a great friend to everyone. She is easygoing and kind to everyone she comes into contact with. Hannah's smile brightens up the classroom every day. And Hannah's teachers said they are lucky lucky to have her in class this year. Congratulations, It's my honor to announce third grade student of the month, Evelyn Wilson. Evie's teacher says, "Evie has shown incredible growth over the course of the school year, and I'm so proud of her. She's consistently respectful of
010her classmates and teaches by speaking kindly to I'm sorry, I messed it up, man." She is consistently resp she is consistently respectful of her classmates and teachers by speaking kindly to everyone. She shows ownership over her learning by asking questions and checking in with her teachers. Evie has demonstrated academic gains and achievement in all subjects and has displayed personal characteristics that we in an educational community consider important for success. Evie shows responsibility by letting me know if she's missing something or if she needs clarification of a new skill or direction. I've really enjoyed getting to know Eevee this year and I look forward to seeing all she accomplishes in her future. Congratulations. Great for student of the month is Macy Shybo. Macy Macy's teacher says, "I am proud to nominate Macy for the board of
011education student of the month. Macy has exemplifies war expectations in the classroom. She shows respect by always lending a helping hand to classmates in need by offering assistance or repeating directions for a given assignment. She takes ownership for her learning by participating in class discussions as well as staying focused and engaged during lessons. In addition, she is not afraid to seek help, ask a question, or learn from her mistakes. She shows achievement by giving 110% into all of her assignments by presenting her work neatly and making sure she uses all of the strategies she has learned. Finally, she shows responsibility by always turning in her assignments on time and being prepared and ready to learn each day. Macy displays a positive attitude towards learning, tackling difficult tasks with grace and perseverance, and is demonstrating greater
012confidence in her abilities. She is an absolute pleasure to have in the class and is truly deserving of this reward. Congratulations. The grade five student of the month is James Gushu. His teacher is thrilled to nominate him for the honor of student of the month. James truly embodies the spirit of an active and engaged learner. He consistently seeks out new knowledge, ask thoughtful questions, and embraces every opportunity to grow. His polite demeanor, positive attitude, and respectful interactions with both peers and teachers reflect a strong commitment to the roar expectations we value in our classroom community. James is a role model in both behavior and academics. Congratulations, James, on this welldeserved recognition. For grade six, uh, Charlie Martin We are proud to recognize Charlie Martin as the sixth grade student of the month. She consistently demonstrates
013outstanding leadership and attentiveness in class. When working in groups, Charlie encourages her peers and makes sure everyone has the opportunity to have their voices heard. A in math, her determination shines when she perseveres and problem solves. In ELA, her curiosity and higher level thinking add depth to all of our class discussions. Always ready to always ready to lend a helping hand, Charlie is supportive of peers and contributes positively to our classroom environment. Her active participation and willingness to engage make her a role model for others. These qualities transfer outside of the classroom as Charlie is an active member of our helping Paul's club. She is also a great teammate on the softball field. Keep up the great work, Charlie. We're positive you'll continue to shine in junior high next year. And for seventh grade student
014of the month, we have Annabelle Schmidt. It is with great pleasure that we recognize Annabelle Schmidt as student of the month. Annabelle is a standout member of our school community, participating actively in both student government and track. Beyond her extracurricular commitments, Annabelle shines brightest in the classroom where she's a straight A student and consistently demonstrates academic excellence. In science, she impresses with her intelligence, curiosity, and advanced thinking skills. She brings a positive, inquisitive spirit to each lesson, asking thoughtful, challenging questions that elevate discussions and engage her peers. It's a joy to have her in class this year. Annabelle's combination of kindness, drive, and academic strength truly sets her apart. She demonstrates a maturity and depth of understanding well beyond her years, especially in high order thinking tasks where she regularly exceeds expectations. Her ability to
015grasp complex concepts and contribute meaningful insights makes her a natural leader in the classroom. With her strong work ethic and impressive achievements, I have no doubt that Annabelle has a very fright bright bright future ahead of her. She's a superstar and in every sense of the word, we are lucky to have her as part of the Ottabon family. Congrats, For our eighth grade student of the month, we have Caitlyn McCauslin. I'm going to read the nice things that we have to say about her. Anyway, Caitlyn McColin has been on a steady path of achievement since the start of the school year, consistently demonstrating dedication, growth, and a positive attitude. It has been inspiring to watch her competence flourish and her classroom contributions grow stronger with each passing month. As an honor student, Caitlyn takes tremendous
016pride in her work, always aiming for excellence and showing the focus and responsibility needed to be a high achiever. Her enthusiasm for learning, paired with her thoughtful participation, makes her a valuable presence in any classroom. She approaches every challenge with maturity and de determination, never shying away from an opportunity to improve or help others succeed alongside her. Beyond her academic success, Caitlyn is an active and integral member of the school community. She's involved in Interact Club, NJHS, which is natural national junior honor society, and dance where she consistently leads by example through kindness, teamwork, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact. Caitlyn works exceptionally well with her peers and has a natural ability to uplift those around her, raising the overall energy, and engagement of her classes and activities. Simply put, Caitlyn is
017the kind of student you want your own child to emulate. Kind, hardworking, humble, and driven. Her strong character, infectious positivity, and unwavering dedication to both her studies and her community make Caitlyn a truly deserving recipient of this month's student of the month recognition. Congratulations. Our ninth grade student of the month is Fletcher Walker has been selected as the ninth grade student of the month for his outstanding dedication to his academics and his positive presence in the classroom. Fletcher is a model for student is a model student who consistently comes to class prepared and ready to learn. He completes all assignments and activities with care and attention to detail, always striving to do his best. His focus and participation are commendable, and he sets a strong example for his peers through his respectful and responsible behavior.
018Beyond the classroom, Fletcher is a well-rounded individual who contributes to the school community through his involvement in cross country and track. Very busy right now. Um, his commitment to athletics mirrors his work ethic in the classroom. Fletcher is also a supportive older brother to his younger sibling in 8th grade and enjoys the lively company of a variety of pets at home. His kind nature and consistent effort makes him a standout student and we are proud to recognize him this month. Congratulations, Fletcher. [Applause] The sophomore class student of the month is Jada Massie. Jada Massie has been selected as student of the month for her outstanding character, work ethic, and involvement both in and out of the classroom. Jada consistently approaches each day with a positive attitude and a genuine enthusiasm for learning. She challenges herself
019with a demanding schedule and works hard to maintain strong grades, showing a level of commitment and maturity well beyond her years. Jada is always engaged during lessons, ask thoughtful questions when clarification is needed, and actively participates in class discussions. Her respectful, kind, and funny nature makes her a pleasure to have in any classroom. Outside of academics, Jada is a valuable member of the school community. She's a dedicated athlete on the varsity girls soccer team and an active participant in principal advisory and interact where she enjoys contributing to school and community initiatives. In addition to balancing school and extracurriculars, Jada holds a part-time job and is passionate about pursuing a future in the dental field. At home, she enjoys spending time with her friends and two dogs, rounding out a well balanced and fulfilling life. Jada's
020work ethic, leadership, and caring personality make her an excellent role model for her peers and a deserving recipient of this recognition. Congratulations again. [Applause] Good evening. Ava Shannowski is the junior class student of the month. There you are. Ava has been selected as the student of the month for her outstanding character, academic excellence, and active involvement in the Ottabon School community. Ava consistently demonstrates respect for herself and others, treating everyone she encounters with kindness and compassion. She is always quick to assist her peers in need and is known for her thoughtful acts of kindness that brighten the days of those around her. With a positive attitude and a commitment to doing what's right, Ava is a role model for her classmates, leading by example both in and out of the classroom. Academically, Ava continues to
021excel, earning an impressive 101.25 GPA for the third marking period. It's pretty good and looks like a surprise to you. She approaches each class with enthusiasm and gives her best effort in all areas with English being her favorite subject. Beyond the classroom, Ava is an active and valued member of several school activities, including stage crew, academic challenge, book club, and the golf team. She balances her academics and extracurriculars with ease, all while setting a positive example for her younger brother in the seventh grade. Aver's remarkable work ethic, kindness, and leadership make her a shining representative of Ottabon's core values. Congratulations, Leo Davis is the 12th grade student of the month. Leo Davis has consistently demonstrated what it means to be a well-rounded, positive, and driven member of the Ottabon community. As an active participant in
022EMS, environmental club, NHS, senior council, and the choir ensemble, Leo manages to balance a demanding academic and extracurricular schedule while maintaining an uplifting and supportive presence among his peers. He approaches each day with respect for himself and others, regularly lending a hand to those in need and setting an example of kindness, empathy, and integrity for everyone around him. In addition to his academic and leadership accomplishments, Leo is a standout athlete for Ottabban's winter and spring track and field teams, his relentless work ethic, sportsmanship, and team first mentality make him a respected leader on and off the track. Leo's positive attitude, dependable character, and consistent display of good conduct have earned him the admiration of both his peers and faculty. Quite simply, Leo is exactly what I would hope my own son grows up to be.
023A kind, hardworking, humble young man who lifts others up, leads by example, and leaves a lasting, positive impact wherever he goes. As he heads to Rowan University to study geology and environmental science while competing on the track and field team, Leo leaves behind a legacy that will inspire students for years to come. All right. In addition to our fantastic students, we have some staff members that we are also going to recognize. For preschool and the Havland Avenue School, we have Miss Nicole Allison. [Applause] The Ottabban preschool teacher of the month for April is Miss Nicole Allison. Being a new teacher, regardless of skill, talent, and experience, comes with challenges. Still joining our preschool family in September of 2023, Miss Nicole Allison has grown a great deal as a teacher, a professional, and a trusted colleague.
024While working closely with our instructional coach, Miss Allison seeks guidance to help her grow and turns feedback into actional step actionable steps that improve management, instruction, and student performance. Miss Allison also works closely with the preschool intervention and referral service team, per to ensure that students are meeting grade level expectations and receiving the support that they need. As a result, her classroom is a vibrant and nurturing space where students thrive and everyone feels welcome. Miss Allison contributes to our school community by lending a hand where needed, being an active listener, and working to support her colleagues. She engages in professional development, participates in school and community events, and contributes to planning school events. Nicole brings a smile and a positive attitude to the preschool every day and goes out of her way to to work
025closely with families to support their children. Otabon preschool is a very tight-knit group. To say that we are small but mighty would be an understatement. We are happy to celebrate Miss Allen as part of our small but mighty preschool family and congratulate her on being selected as the Ottabon Preschool teacher of the month. And for the Mansion Avenue School, we have Mrs. [Applause] Angelhart. Mansion Avenue School is proud to re recognize Ununice Englehart as April's teacher of the month. She is an extraordinary educator whose unwavering dedication to her students shines through in every facet of her teaching. Her passion for education and commitment to student growth are not only admirable but deeply impactful. She consistently prioritizes the academic success of her students while also taking the time to build meaningful personal connections with each of
026them. She creates a supportive and inclusive CA classroom environment where trust, respect, and encouragement flourish, allowing students to feel safe and motivated to achieve their best. Equally impressive is her support of our fellow educators. She is always willing to offer a helping hand, collaborate on new ideas, or share effective strategies that enhance the teaching experience for everyone around her. Her generosity, professionalism, and positivity help foster a sense of a strong sense of community among the staff. Her steadfast commitment to helping each child realize and reach their full potential is truly inspiring. The positive impact she has on her students academic journeys and personal development is immeasurable and long lasting. For all these reasons and more, she deserves to be celebrated and recognized as teacher of the month. And for the Ottabon Junior Senior High School,
027we have Miss Abram. We are proud to recognize Miss Kelsey Abrams as the AHS April Teacher of the Month. Miss Abrams brings incredible energy, honesty, and enthusiasm to her seventh grade math math classroom every single day. Her students not only learn math, they enjoy it. She has a remarkable ability to make complex concepts feel approachable, engaging, and even fun. Through creativity and passion, she makes math relatable to our students in a way that truly stands out. Her impact on our middle school math program has been outstanding. Students look forward to her class, and it's easy to see why. She combines strong instruction with positive, uplifting presence that encourages learning and confidence. We're so fortunate to have Miss Abram as part of our team. Thank you for the amazing work you're doing. We appreciate you. Congratulations,
028Mrs. Abrams. All right. So, if we could have all of our students and staff of the month gather over by the glass doors over there. We're going to take a picture so that we can commemorate this evening and these great achievements. Look at you. All right, we do have a robust agenda tonight. So I would like us to resume our meeting. Next up we have a presentation. Do you have your No. Yes, she is here. Um we are delighted to recognize Sarah Barry as the 2025 New Jersey State Clinical Nurse of the Year. Come on down. [Applause] We are proud to recognize nurse Sarah Barry, recipient of the 2025 New Jersey State Clinical Nurse of the Year Award, presented by the New Jersey State Nurses Association Institute for Nursing. Selected from a group of eight
029outstanding nominees, Sarah stood out for her exceptional dedication, innovation, and advocacy in school health. Sarah started the first ever health prep club at the high school, inspiring students to inspiring students while promoting wellness. A master at interpreting and implementing health policies, she ensures the highest standards of care for every student. In collaboration with the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, she ha helped pioneer the AED drills involving both faculty and students at all of the buildings in the district in enhancing emergency preparedness and safety across the school communities. Known for her professionalism, compassion, and unwavering dedication, Sarah builds lasting rapport with her students and is a tireless advocate for their physical and emotional well-being. Her contributions have not only elevated the standard of school nursing but also have left a lasting impact on many on the lives
030of many. Congratulations, nurse Barry, on a well-deserved honor. Next, I'd like to recognize Miss Allen for just a few brief remarks. Couple of quick things. the uh retirees. We have a handful of teachers and staff members who are retiring. They will all be recognized at the next board meeting on June 11th. Our strategic plan will be announced and and revealed in July 16th. It will also be recapped again in September when the school year starts since we know the July board meeting is not one of our best attended. And just a reminder that there are a lot of end of the year activities going on for all of our buildings. So, it's important that parents keep track on their emails for all of these end of the year socials and promotions and ceremonies. Thank you
031very much. Next on the agenda is approval of our board minutes. I'd like to ask for a motion to approve the minutes from the April 9th executive and public session and the April 16th executive and public session. Roll call, please. Alison Lipsky, Jonathan Max, just the ninth. Thank you. Um, Andrea Robinson, yes. Bill Wilson, Steven Wilson, Alison Cox, yes. Danielle G Franchesco, Mark Gaddy. Yes. Amy Davis. Yes. Motion passed. Thank you. All right. Next, we're going to move on with our first public participation session for the meeting. The This does pertain only to agenda items. So, if something is not listed on the agenda, um it is not up for discussion at this point in time. Those items can be discussed at the end of our meeting. So, again, this is for agenda items only.
032The board recognizes the value of public comment on educational issues and the importance of allowing members of the public to express themselves on school matters of community interest. In order to permit the fair and orderly expression of such comment, the board has set aside two portions of this board meeting for public comment on any school or school district issue that a member of the public feels may be of interest to the residents of the school district. For the first portion, public comments are invited on matters pertaining only to the agenda for tonight's meeting. For the second portion, public comments are invited on all matters pertaining to the school district. Participants should announce their name, address, and any group they may represent if applicable. The board reserves the right to limit public discussion. Public discussion of
033a topic will be limited to 15 minutes, and individual speakers will be limited to three minutes. No participant may speak more than once on the same topic. All others to speak on that topic have been heard. Reference bylaw number 0167 of the Ottabon Public Schools Board of Education manual. The board uses the public comment period as an opportunity to listen to citizens. Not all issues brought to a board meeting will be resolved at that particular meeting. Complaints stated or actions requested by the public may be taken under advisement by the board for investigation. discussion, action, or disposition at a later date or time. The public comment sessions are an opportunity for citizens to share their opinions and remarks with the board. It is not a question and answer session. The board may or may not
034respond to public comments at the time they are made and is under no obligation to do so. The board does not endorse public comments, nor will the board be held liable for comments made by members of the public. Any individuals who may be the subject of public comments, including district employees, shall retain all rights against defamation and slander according to the laws of New Jersey. So, is there anyone who wishes to make a comment on agenda items at this time? Please step forward uh to the microphone. You know what? It's not just for us. It's for the people that might be watching us on YouTube. My name is Pat49 Washington Terrorist. I don't represent any group, just a taxpayer in town. On page seven, you have here is a motion number 23. If you could
035explain that to me why we have to go out of district to the Collinswood Board of Education to provide maintenance services. Um okay we can answer the question. This is wrong case. Uh every this this is nothing new. We we do this every year. Um this is for if we have any services that need to be uh specialized as far as electrical or plumbing. um HBAC that are in-house people do not have the certification to handle that. Uh Collingswood has those individuals on their staff. Uh so that's why we do a shared service with them using their um maintenance um services. That help you? Um sort of. I thought we had a highly qualified maintenance department. We do. We do. Pardon me. No. And um on the same page there um 17 181 19 the
036risk management. Is there a reason we go out of county with that? How's Burlington County listed? Uh yes. The Burlington County uh GIF is made up of just not it's um Camden County doesn't have their own. So it's Burlington and Camden County together. They just call it the Burlington County, Jeff. Oh, it's a joint between joint insurance form between the two counties. Correct. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. Anyone else? All right. Seeing no one else, I will close that public participation session and move on to governance. I'd like to recognize Miss Lipsky for governance. Uh we have not met yet month. We'll be meeting next week on Tuesday for our monthly governance committee meeting. However, on the schedule is a second read. So this is something that we've discussed was in the previous agenda from
037the past month. This is the activity participation where it just made for accounting purposes everything a little more streamlined that it went to the eights so 80s. So people who have only one child that's in activities, you're getting a little bump down for what you have to pay for activity fees. So instead of $100, it will be $80. And for those people who have two or more children, um you are paying I believe $10 more. So it's 160. So it's like 80 plus 80 because if you have more children, you don't pay a greater fee. And so that's pretty much the only change and that's what we are um asking to approve. All right. Thank you, Miss Lipsky. Any questions, comments or discussion on non-aggenda non-aggenda items for governance? I just know that we are
038moving forward for our junior student representative and I look forward to to seeing who our next person is because so far that when I've been on the board, every student representative has been just it's been lovely to work with them. So, I'm looking forward to that. Absolutely. Absolutely. All right. Uh can I have a motion on item number one under governance? Any questions, comments, or discussion on item number one under governance? All right, roll call, please. Lipsky, yes. Jonathan Maxon, yes. Andrea Robinson, yes. Bill Wilson. Steven Wilson, yes. Allison Cox, yes. Danielle G. Franchesco, Mark Gaddy, Sarah Coolen, Amy Davis, yes. Motion pass. Next, I'd like to recognize Mrs. Cox for operations. Thank you, Mrs. Davis. Uh, we did have a meeting May 6th, which was the evening before the public budget hearing, which was
039May 7th. Um, most of the things we talked at the meeting were either presented at the budget hearing or are on the agenda. uh as we do all the time as we look at um fees that are being charged and then just re reassess things as we go along. Um and uh that's it's pretty much for the but we looked at stipens and all things that come to fruition on the agenda. Um so on the agenda saying that uh we do have the uh list the safety drills as listed. We have April and May bills lists. Uh we have as we do every May all of our uh renewals of agreements. So we have our auditors, architect, uh solicitor, special counsel, the physicians record, uh the plan connect as the 403b um administrator for the
040tax shelter. Uh our depositories, the um authorized signaturies for the following the accounts as listed. Um that we use the retrospect as our primary uh information newspaper, the Courier Post as a secondary. Um, also other agreements are our transportation services, professional services, Burlington County Special Services School District for professional services, the riskmanagement consultant agreement with the Burlington County uh, GIF. um a resolution for the Camden count uh a resolution the consultant agreement and a resolution for the risk management consultant Brown and Brown for our student activity accident insurance brokers student accident coverage our food manage food service management which is neutraserve this year uh the agreement between Collingswood and uh Audabon for the uh maintenance services, a lease agreement with the Ottabon Park and the Ottabon Board of Ed for the classrooms for the preschool,
041the superintendent business administrator to perform all necessary transfers on any of the accounts and close out the school year. Establishing a portion of every one of our meetings with an executive, which is a closed session. um Phoenix advisors for a continuing disclosure agent and independent registered municipal advisor and the Audabon school district will provide busing to Brooklyn and money from school districts for field trips as we have the availability at the rates listed and that's it. I get tongue tied. Yeah, I don't know why it says two either. Okay, that's what I was justating on. No, no, you're fine. Any uh questions, comments, or discussion on non-aggenda items under operations? All right. Um, then can I have a motion for items? And it should read items 1 through 28. On page eight, it should read
042a motion to approve items 1 through 28. Can I? Roll call, please. Maxon, yes. Andrea Robinson, yes. Bill Wilson. Steven Wilson, yes. Allison Cox, yes. Danielle G. Franchesco. Mark Gaddy. Sarah Coen. Allison Lipsky. Yes. Amy Davis. Yes. Motions passed. Thank you. like to recognize Miss Robinson for education. Our last education meeting was on April 29th and the next meeting is on May 27th. At the April 29th meeting, we had a presentation from instructional council on the grammar program that was piloted this year. Um, and next year that grammar program will be used in grades kindergarten through 7th. um they highlighted some of the aspects of the program uh that they felt were good. It provides a common language so that as the students come up through the grades they use the same language notice, compare
043and contrast. Um they have already seen improvements in scores after just using this for a few months. And the premise of it is showing students great sentences. Not looking for what is wrong but looking for what is right in a sentence. Um as a committee I think we are hoping that the focus for instructional council next year can be on something for grades 9 through 12. Um then we had a conversation about productive struggle and encouraging students to undertake productive struggle and take academic risks. And that's a term I've now started using in my own classroom. I tell my students, let's have some productive struggle around this when they want to give up. Um, and then on tonight's agenda, we have the HIP reports, student statistics, facilities, one facilities request, lots of field trip requests
044for the end of the year. [Music] um authorizing the board of ed to collect and maintain pupil records. Um a couple of clinical practices and then um a motion to approve us to be part of the New Jersey State Athletic Association. Did you have anything to add, Miss? Thank you. Right. Any questions, comments, or discussion on non-aggenda items under education? All right. Then may I have a motion on item number one under education? Roll call, please. Andrea Robinson. Yes. Bill Wilson, Steven Wilson, Alison Cox, Danielle G. Franchesco, Mark Getty, Sarah Coen, Alison Lipsky, yes. Jonathan Maxon, yes. Amy Davis, yes. Motion passed. And now, may I have a motion on items two through nine under education? Motion. Second. Roll call, please. Wait. Question. Just to clear this up. Um, in item four, uh, the trip
045from to Havlin, $70 paid by question mark, question mark, question mark. Right. Still there on page nine. So on page nine, number four, that should read uh the one, two, three, fourth one down should read paid for by board of ed. I'll be taking a collection. MC agenda says motion to approve items one through nine should be two to nine correct through two through nine. Thank you. Ah um it's not surprising that there are these little um discrepancies on an an agenda of this magnitude with this many parts moving parts. So, all right. Any other questions or motions? Um, two through nine. Okay. Roll call, please. Bill Wilson. Steven Wilson, yes. Allison Cox, yes. Danielle G. Franchesco, Mark Gaddy, Sarah Cen. Allison Lipsky, yes. Jonathan Maxon, yes. Andrew Robinson, yes. Amy Davis, yes. Motion passed.
046Thank you. All right, moving on to human resources. First, I'd like to direct your attention to page 18. Board members, this would be correct in your agenda, but the general public, it is not. Um so page 18 number 16 in the table in the uh first row under longevity it should read um $600- longevity for five years and that is for Mr. Dalippo. And then moving down to number 17, uh the first column for Mr. Batista, it has the $600 for the longevity for five years. Underneath that, it should say $800 longevity for 10 years. And then moving down to Mr. Castro, you have the 600, the 800, and then it should have the $1,000 longevity for 15 years. So that is page 18. And then direct your attention to page 29, number 72. um
047under Mr. Burke's name should be the addition of Mr. Carbone and it should also be for three days and then lastly under human resources uh we need to add a motion. So we are going to be adding this would be number 73. Thank you. The motion will read be it resolved that the board of education hereby authorizes the board solicitor to to conduct an investigation into allegations made against employee number 2343. So that's number 73. Okay. Um, the human resources committee met last night. We u reviewed any of the open positions that we have right now and the progress that's being made with the interviewing. We reviewed a list of anticipated job descriptions that will be shared with us at the next meeting. You can take a look at the agenda to see which um
048job descriptions those are. We reviewed um the retirements that we have so far. Um and it was nice to hear that Miss Allen um she held a reception for um some of our retirees. It was at the May inservice. Is that correct? She gathered them together. It was a room with a a a world of knowledge in that room. So it was just a nice chance for those retirees to to get together and to meet and to discuss their um their thoughts and aspirations for retirement. We um reviewed the need that we have to discuss the business administrator's annual contract and the need for contracts for some of our staff that fall outside of the administrators union or the educators association as well. We reviewed the superintendent's action items for the year and all is
049current and progressing and just noted again that we're going to be recognizing our retirees at our June 11th meeting. On the agenda tonight, there's a motion with for resignation with intent to retire. We certainly give our thanks to Mr. Tedigan for his years of service to our district. There's a motion to approve a resignation. Motion to approve our new director of facilities. A motion to approve a few new hires and long-term substitutes. There's a motion for FMLA requests, a medical leave request, a motion to approve a new bus driver, and to approve district substitutes, as noted, a motion to approve fall paid and unpaid coaching positions, a motion to approve ticket takers for the fall season, and a motion to approve football personnel. and also a motion to approve buyback vacation days as per the
050administrator's contract. Then I get I win again with the most agenda items. This is our annual uh list of all of our staff and personnel certificated uncertificated um that are being renewed for the next school year. So bear with us as we go through that. Any questions, comments, or discussion on non-aggenda items under human resources? All right. Um, can I have a motion then for items 1 through 50 under human res? Okay. Can I get a second? Thank you. All right. Any questions or comments for items 1 through 50 under human resources? All right. May I have roll call, please then for items 1 through 50. Stephen Wilson, Alison Cox, yes. Danielle G. Franchesco. Mark Gaddy. Yes. Sarah Cen. Alison Lipsky. Yes. Jonathan Maxon. Yes. Andrea Robinson. Yes. Bill Wilson. Amy Davis. Yes. Motions passed.
051Thank you. And then can I get a motion for items 51 through 73 under human resources? Any questions, comments, or discussion on items 51 through 73? How do we split that into two motions? We've done that historically. It's just kind of a gives everybody a chance to catch up and it's not looking at such a a huge chunk at each, you know, in one fell swoop. Gives everybody a chance to digest and take it all in. Good question, though. All right, any other questions? All right, roll call, please, on items 51 through 73. Nelson Cox. Yes. Danielle D. Franchesco. Mark Gaddy. Yes. Sarah Coolen. Alison Lipsky. Yes. Jonathan Maxon. Yes. Andrea Robinson. Yes. Bill Wilson. Steven Wilson. Yes. Amy Davis. Yes. Motion's passed. Thank you. All right. Uh, moving on in our agenda, we have
052our HIP district report. You can see the numbers there as listed. And then we have our special program representatives. Um, Mr. Steven Wilson for Ed Services. Nothing to report. Nothing related to Ottabon came up at the meeting. Oh, okay. All right. Mr. Maxon for school boards association. Unfortunately, I was unable to attend the past meeting because of an unexpected work uh commitment, but I did get a report back and um I heard it was a beautiful reception for the teacher and ESP of the years um for the counties and just tying up loose ends. I'm going into the summer. Fabulous. Thank you. All right. Um pivoting back to Mr. Steven Wilson for the AEF. Unfortunately, I have nothing to report. There was a location change that I was not aware of. So, I came to
053the normal meeting spot at the normal meeting time and it was just me. Understood. How'd that go? No, just kidding. Very productive, right? All right. Um Um Next, we have uh Miss Coulen for community outreach. Thank you, Mrs. Davis. Um, so several board members attended Audabon Day a few weeks ago and um had various activities to engage community members with. So a special thank you to Mrs. D. Franchesco, Miss Lipsky, Miss Davis for helping to man the table. Oh, I'm sorry. Miss Robinson as well for setting up. Um Oh, yeah. She taught us how to do the craft. Um it was okay. Mrs. Miss Goulen, you were very, very busy that day with other responsibilities. So, um upcoming events, we have the Hatton Township Pride Parade for any board members that would like to attend.
054We will also have the July 4th parades for the various towns. Um Ottabon Park reached out with an invitation for that. Um and Audabon always, you know, we're always welcome to walk in that parade, too. I'm assuming the same is true for Mount Ephraim. Um, so I'll look at that calendar again, I'll send out with any updates that I have about um, time frames and things like that. Um, get information about who would like to attend. And if there's any other events that are not on that calendar that you think would be good for the board to attend, please do either put them on the form or let me know and I'll do that. Mr. Gaddy, what is that walk of acceptance? I believe it was like the first weekend of June. It is. It's
055the first Saturday. No. Is that I think it's usually Sunday, right? I I think that is on the calendar. Yeah. I just because that's the first one and it's coming up soon. I just thought and I know Mr. Gaddy was reminding me about it. So, I just wanted to make sure we were all on the same page with it. Um Jean is Yeah, Jean's correct. It's Sunday, June 1st. Okay. And on it that is on our um website it says 10 a.m. Awesome sauce. And then if if I may because um the pride parade June 5th, did you reach out to the PTA? PTA? No. The PTA? Yeah. Because they've asked in the past if we'd let them know because we might end up having more school kids. Okay. and stuff because if you're cool
056with it, we've always said that any school children or teachers or anything that would like to join the board in walking in the shortest and most fabulous and colorful parade that there is. We would love to have you looking fabulous, obviously. And also, um, the board needs to start thinking about how we're going to remain an award-winning board for the Fourth of July parade. Um, I don't see our our amazing statute for our just how how awesome we were in our just yay, you know. Yeah, that that looks a little too big. Yeah, it was It was impressive something of course I mean it was quite we are award-winning but anyone also who would like to join us too I mean also a very good time and we do all three towns parades and with
057my knees if I can do it y'all can do it too and isn't it a fun time so I I have a note to inquire about the golf cart we're the only ones that walk in the parade apparently Sorry. Okay. Um, anything else for community outreach? Okay. Thanks. Uh, Mr. Gaddy, ad hoc committee. Nothing to report right now. Okay. And Miss Lipsky, uh, orientation. The, uh, two newest board members, Miss Kulin and Miss Franchesco, now have mentors. Yay. Yay. So, um I know that each mentor will be reaching out to their respective mentee and obviously anyone on the board is, you know, we're all here for for each other. So, it's not just like that one person, but you know, it took a hot minute. So, I just wanted to say, yay, we have mentors.
058So, there we go. Any um board member comments? I had attended the um preschool early childhood advisory committee or council meeting, the ECAC. Um I appreciate the invitation to that. Um it was in Ottabon Park and we got a a tour of the um of the building over there as we're expanding into that and the plans to make it work uh within the you know the rules of preschool uh funding. Um it it was a very interesting meeting. Uh they're very uh devoted people. Um, obviously it was a big thing that came out of the strategic plan is that, you know, we can't have enough preschool. Uh, we, you know, obviously we want to expand it. If anybody has any spare buildings sitting around, we'd love it to hear about that. But, um, it was,
059and I, like I said, I appreciate the invitation to come out there. Two things in the inquir a couple weeks ago. I'm annoyed I had I get the physical paper on Sundays. Um, Ottabban got a shout out in a positive way for having improved absenteeism over the past couple of years. So, I just wanted to thank the previous superintendent, previous board and board president, as well as the current board president and superintendent for uh making that a priority. Um, we were one of, I think, five or six schools that got recognized for having improved our attendance over the last couple years. So, that was nice to see. Uh, and I also wanted to thank the PTA for teacher appreciation week last week. Saw some really cool stuff on Facebook. Um, and I just think it's
060really awesome. We have a great PTA in Ottabon. So, kudos to you all for putting in the hard work. Thanks. I wanted to make a comment. Um, you can see just how involved and specific and detailed this agenda is. So, I would like to thank Miss Allen, Mrs. Ron Casease, um, both of their st for for all the work and the effort that was put into this. Also, the AEA and the administrators association. There's a lot of eyes that that have to take a look at this to make sure that all of the information is correct. So, um kudos to everyone who always this time of year puts this um hefty and very important agenda together. So, thank you to all those people. in the salon. I just want to also say for teacher appreciation
061week, the PTAs and also the administration because at the high school there isn't necessarily an active PTA. They had some very robust and enjoyable things for the teachers up here as well for the week. So, it was really nice to see how how much Ottabon celebrates their teachers during that week. It was great. Anybody else any comments? Board member comments? I think there's been a board meeting I haven't mentioned since it happened. The children's night at Mansion. Uh that was phenomenal. I think a number of people were able to attend. Uh they did a great job of just making the kids work the highlight, letting the kids really show off what they did and it was just a great job um in terms of uh just letting the parents come in and get to see
062uh all the the great accomplishments. Uh and it looked like a lot of work. So I just want to thank Mansion for that. Appreciate it. It was fun. And to that point, the art teacher at Mansion was there over her spring break in order to put up a lot of that artwork. And she was so excited about all the plans that she had and you could really see the love that she poured into that. So that was really nice. Said that the I don't know what day it was, but walk or bike to school day that happened very recently. There were so many bikes outside of Mansion um that it really was an exciting event for anybody that was considering, you know, let's walk or bike to school day and all of the safety advice
063that they gave to um kids that are riding bikes was just phenomenal. And they actually have another event coming up through the police department where they can if they bring their bikes, they can get a free helmet. this Saturday. I saw our former member Jim was uh posting about it. Looked like a great uh looked like a lot of fun bike tricks or something like that and skills. Uh they are going to have a ro obstacle course, a bike rodeo. Um, and yes, if you bring your bike, you get free helmets. And Kona will be there. And it says 10 to 12 will be there to check safety shop. God bless you. I do want to say because there was mention about the safeties and we have the safeties which are the the kids in
064mansion and I don't know this young man's name but I just want to say that to see someone taking their safety job so seriously at the end of the school year. There is a young man who's at I believe Wyoming and Pine who I have literally watched when anyone comes up, he blocks and has the whole position and will not move this position until it is safe for them to go. And I don't know who you are, young man, but job well done. Okay. Um, with no more board member comments, we're going to move on to our public participation session number two. Everything that I said at the beginning of the meeting is still in effect except that this is an open discussion. So, this can pertain to any um issue for the district. It
065does not have to be an agenda item like the um first public participation session did. So, would anyone like to make a comment? Hi, my name is Jane Pabone. I live at 30 East Merchant Street of Miss KBO. It has 376 signatures. that was all done in one day. Um, I think that that really just shows the big support that everybody in our school feels towards her that we were able to get that done in one day. Um, I would like to just touch on a couple notes. I myself go to Miss CBO very regularly. Um, I lost my father last school year and it was a very detrimental, monumental event in my life and I had a very hard time opening up to her But I eventually got there. And I just want to
066say that I think that removing her from this position is a mistake. She has created so many bonds with students in our school. And I'm so scared for a new person to come in because so many of these students had such a hard time opening up to Miss Ko in the in the first place. And I think that to get rid of the person that they are so comfortable with and feel so open to talk to is a monumental mistake. I think that another thing is that we need like I think that more communication about this would be really great because I feel like a lot of people don't exactly know what's happening or why it's happening. I also understand that we have a lot of mental health things going into place next school year
067as your mental health presentation stated, but I also think that I don't want to talk to an online therapist, you know, and obviously I myself won't be here, but I feel that many students feel the same way I do. And the whole how we kind of have to schedule it. I understand that there will be things available for an emergency situation, but like I can't schedule my The last thing I wanted to talk about was how over and over again students continue to speak out about things like this that are affecting us that we have specific opinions on and it feels as though nothing is happening. And our school very much so promotes speaking your mind, trying to get things done that you feel very strongly about. And I think that you guys provide a
068really great opportunity for people to speak out. I just feel that there aren't really results coming from it and I'm hoping that me bringing this up could maybe help to work on some resolution towards that topic specifically. I just hope that you guys will take this into consideration. Thank you. Hi, my name is Leo Davis. I spoke at the last board meeting about the matters with uh Mrs. CBO and rather than giving my whole speech again, I'd like to just reiterate my main point. I've attended two of the future planning meetings held here with students, staff, and members of the town. And repeatedly, I've seen comments of how they needed there needed to be an improvement to student and emotional to student emotional and mental health. Whether this was intended to be improved through workshops
069or by teaching kids, it doesn't matter because any idea that could be thought of to help, Miss Cable was already able to do it in some way. And I say this through personal experience with her. We the students are telling you that she is not just someone that we want in the school but someone that we need in the school. Thank you. Hi, my name is Claron. I live at 30 Street. I lost my father a year ago to a heart attack and it's very hard for my right off the bat came to us and said we could talk to her anytime. I wasn't ready at first, but she waited and was very excited to see when I was ready to talk. Miss Ka has been a beacon of light for so many children at
070the school who are in dark places. She shows everyone love and patience, especially if they don't receive that at home or anywhere else. The school obviously is trying to help in this weird time by sending out emails about anxious children, but is not enough. Miss Cable can help so much more than two emails could ever do, especially if um the parent or guardian of your students cannot. Not only is she the mental health counselor, but she has a friend, a face in the hallway that everyone in the school knows and loves. Even if you've never talked to her before, you know that you've definitely gotten a good morning or hello. Getting a new mental health counselor puts many kids in a situation where they have to reexlain all their trauma and reasons to go to
071Miss Cable. Um Miss Ko sees so many kids in a day and makes it her duty to make every child leave her room feeling heard. I believe that any me any any mental health counselor would do a great job at great job in the position but Miss Ko is and will forever be someone that has changed many lives at at our school for the better as she has so many roles and can help in so many different ways especially being the homeless leazison. She gives students more chances at being a teen before they go off to greater things and I believe she has saved many people from doing things that could be regretted and is just a shining light in a dark time. I really wish you would reconsider her importance at the school and
072in every student's lives. Thank you. Hello, I'm Roina Mo. I live at 28 North Davis Avenue. I would like to speak about the official removal of Mrs. O is extremely unfortunate that you have decided to follow through with the staff cuts and I hope that you understand that the outcome will be as negative as everyone is suggesting. I know countless students that have been going to Mrs. CBO for an array of reasons. She guides people through everyday issues, but she also deals with very heavy topics such as grief and abuse. These are topics that other counselors are simply not trained to deal with. Not only is she there for you if you reach out, she will reach out to you if she finds out you're struggling. The budget is daunting. Yes, it is unstable and
073the district will be down thousands of dollars because of the decrease in net state aid. Maintaining a stable budget is important, but mental health is just as crucial. Money is temporary, but mental health is forever. So, if there is not replacement that matches or exceeds the quality of Mrs. Cable's services, then there will be problems. And who will feel the consequences first? The students. The ones who are barely getting by or recovering thanks to Mrs. CO and the endless work she does for the school and the students in it. Since you have made this decision, I would like to think that you have a plan to cover everything Mrs. Cbo did. Because she wasn't just a counselor. She ran grief and lunch groups, interventions, drug and alcohol counseling, and she was the homeless student liaison.
074Where and how will you find a person who covers as much as Mrs. CBO? If you are making staff cuts because of the budget, how will you hire a replacement? What will you do with these programs? In the meantime, one in five teens ages 13 to 18 will develop mental health conditions. Without the proper support, that statistic will only get worse. Please think of the students. Thank you. I'm feeling very proud of our students tonight. How incredibly well spoken you all are. Great. Uh, good evening. Uh, my name is Ashley McGuire. I have been a teacher here. Sorry, I am blind. I've been a teacher here at Ottabon High School for 23 years. Um, I love this district. I love this community. I love my students uh so much so that my husband and I
075decided to bring our two daughters here for high school. Uh we knew that this would be a good environment for them that they would have excellent teachers um that they would um have the care, the amazing coaches, the adviserss and the support they need to succeed. So when I speak to you tonight, I'm not only speaking to you as a teacher, but also as a parent. Having been at Ottabon for so long, I have worked with so many uh and witnessed so many a number of individuals in Miss Cabo's position. I can tell you with no hesitation that she is absolutely the best. She has developed bonds and relationships with our students and gives continual support that is desperately needed. In particular, I've seen uh sorry, in particular, she has supported students experiencing loss, anxiety,
076depression, students who have struggled with family and friends uh and any other struggle that arises. As a teacher, I have witnessed the uh the positive impact that she has on our students. As a parent, I can also speak to the positive impact that she has had on my own daughter. Like so many students who battle anxiety, my daughter has struggled with anxiety as well for many years. If you know what anxiety feels like, something like I'm feeling right now, sorry, talking in public, um, it can be crippling and and you know that watching your child struggle uh can be absolutely soul crushing. We have sought help with a number of therapists and professionals, but with the support of Miss CBO uh her patience, her love, her encouragement, suggestions, coaching and strategies, uh we have seen
077improvement in the past two years working with her that has just been absolutely life-changing for my daughter. As we um as we watch my daughter graduate and head off to the University of Delaware this fall, one thing is absolutely clear. We owe a huge gratitude to Miss Cable. Please understand that I'm not speaking tonight in support of keeping this this position, the mental health um counseling position. It's her in particular. She is just person that is unique. Um, and I just I thank you deeply. Um, you know, she's she's been incredible for my child and changed her life for North Abon. Everyone has made a great testament to Miss Kbo's contribution to our school and obviously she has made such an impact on so many people and I'm also looking at it from the standpoint
078that Jane had previously made that these students have not only come to the previous meeting and stood up. We have talked to so many people that are trying to keep her here. Jane has gotten a petition of over 300 signatures and I think the board of ed is supposed to help um the school and look at the best interest in the school and I understand there's budget issues and we understand that but I think it is failing the students that they have made a testament so many times and done so many things in their own time to try to keep Miss Cable here and I'm just disappointed that the board of education is not listening to that. Thank you. Hi, I'm Mary Fulton. I live at 113 Harding Avenue in Mount E, New Jersey. Miss
079KBO plays a big role in our school, not only as a mental health counselor, but as a friend. All students who go to her seeking help end up creating a relationship. By taking her way, you're not taking away mental health counselor but a common friend who everyone feels safe talking to. Miss Cable's bond with the students is so strong that by taking her away, you're just creating more problems for the students. It can take a while to build a kind of bond that people do with Miss Cable. And this might just be me misunderstanding, but if you're cutting her because of um budget cuts, then how are you going to be able to replace her? because that means you're going to have to give them a lower salary and I don't know who will take
080that. And I know I have so many friends because I have my anxiety is not the best and I have so many friends who have told me to go to Miss CO but I've been scared to because I know she's leaving and I know cuz so many people have had such a good bond with her. I'm scared that if I go to her I'm going to create a bond and I'm going to lose it if she gets cut. And if you bring someone back, I'm going to be scared that people are continuously going to get cut. And these relationships are just going to keep disappearing and I'm I'm not going to get the help that everyone tells me I need. And I can assure you that multiple other students feel this way. So I would
081like to advise you to take your back your decision because Miss CBO is an awesome person and people need her. Thank you. Hello, my name is Emma Kelly. I live at 239 Washington Terrace. I'm an eighth grader at Audabon and I deeply am upset and concerned by the decisions the board is making. I only had to see Miss Cable once, but when she did, she was absolute lightsaber. She was more understanding than anyone like than anyone else I talked to my problems about and I was able to talk to her on a much deeper level that helped impact me personally. Uh her removal will be deprived the needs of students of all ages because people can't talk to someone at home because if people can't talk to someone at home when I needed to talk
082to someone sorry um from simply checking in to hearing problems that you won't want others to hear. Miss KO is there. I dread thinking how this will impact the mental health of a AHS students. I implore you to take the time to think of all the students the mental health and the and sorry I implore you to take the time to think of all the students and their mental health and find an alternative way to proceed with this decision before you put the needs of the students last. Thank you for your time. Anyone else have any other comments for the second public participation session? All right. Thank you very much to those of you that shared with us this evening. At this time, um, the board is going to be going into a second executive
083session. Before we do that, I would like to highlight that our next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 11th. Again, this is not the third Wednesday because of a conflict with graduation. So, um it is a different date than usual. Wednesday, June 11th at 6:30 here in the Ottabon Junior Senior High School Media Center. May I have a motion to adjourn into executive session? Second. All in favor? Any opposed? All right. Um, thank you. We will be a an hour an hour and a half maybe. Action. Good. Clean cut. 35 minutes.