001Greetings. Thank you so very much for coming here this evening. Um, we have some very special spotlights and so we have moved them to the beginning of the presentation and we will beginning we will be beginning with Ryan Russell and the 600 Club in just a moment. Make an entrance. He is. There he is. All right. Good evening, President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board, community that's here tonight. Uh we get the honor to start off tonight with the celebration. Uh several years ago, we started a what I will call an exclusive club called the 600 Club. As you know, we prioritize reading and literacy in Warren Township. And one of the markers of that success in prioritization um is our I3 achievement. And we have um obviously experienced great success with that. But
002tonight, we're here to honor some special individuals. Uh the IE3 test um is given to every well second and third grade student now. and students who score a 600 or higher get to be honored into the exclusive 600 club here in Warren Township. That represents the top 1% of achievement. Um it's an exceptional honor uh for those students and we realize that it takes the efforts of everyone in this room and more in order to help them realize and accomplish that uh great feat. So, um, I was walking in because I was still trying to check kids in because I know we have some out there, but, um, so I don't know if I was able to get to everyone, but now is that time I told you about, guys. So, if you are here
003tonight to be honored to be in the 600 Club, students, if you can make your way up to the very front of the room, let's go. Yeah, you got it. [Applause] So again, we'll do a picture here in a second. Um, but again, we just want to recognize these students for their outstanding achievement, uh, the investment that they've made in their, um, learning all year. uh in really all time. So, it's an honor to be able to recognize these students and just to say congratulations and job well done. Um so, we're going to do a big group picture and then I know that members of the board are going to want to shake your hands and perhaps they have a ribbon for you to further that celebration. So, congratulations you guys. [Applause] Everybody [Applause] two.
004Bye. Congratulations. Congratulations, Daddy. [Music] If we can have another round of applause for our scholars, parents and guardians, we want to thank you so much for sharing your students with us tonight. We are so incredibly proud of them and we know you are as well. So, thank you She's here. Well, as we approach the end of the school year, um sometimes we have to say goodbye to people who have made a really, really impactful contribution to Warren Township. And this evening we have two people who I would like to recognize. Um the first is Jenny Manales who is the mayor's ne excuse me, the mayor's neighborhood advocate for Warren Township in the east side. Um, and we just really want to thankful thank her for all of her hard work. It's important for all government
005agencies to work together. Um, we learn lots of important things from her. She needs to come up. She's just kind of looking at me from across the room. It's kind of fun. But she keeps everyone so that we all know what's going on in our community within the city. She's always kept everyone up to date. She has been a great bridge between the mayor's office and Warren Township. And although she is going to move on to brighter pastures, we're going to miss her deeply. And so, thank you so much for all you've done for Warren Township. We truly appreciate it. And we have a party so you never forget your time at war. And we also have Thank you. And of course, there is no May meeting where we don't discuss our graduating seniors. um
006in particular one graduating senior who has truly truly impacted her board with her service to Warren Township. And of course I'm referring to Miss Janasia Brown. If you want to come on [Applause] up. We have been incredibly lucky to have Miss Brown as our student representative on the board of education for the past 18 months and she has truly impacted the board and her community with the work that she has done with us with the information she has shared and with her advocacy for her fellow high school students as well as all for the east side. We are incredibly proud of her and we are going to miss you so much. So, thank you. We have all sorts of stuff for you. We have a plaque. We have a Logan who's gonna make us take
007a picture first. Yeah, you should hold it up and be pretty. Be proud and pretty. And we have paper. You always want paper. I do. And then some more intelligent swag. Thank you. And there are not enough words for everything. Thank you so much for the work of the board. I was given the cue for my superintendent report. Chenasia, um it has been an honor to know you these last couple years on the board in my student student um advisory group. Um thank you for being a source of information and inspiration. Um we're so proud of you and we cannot wait to follow your success at Savannah State. Yes. Yes. Was Rachel Sorry. the H.B.C.U. baby. Okay, let's do it. As uh President Burke said, you know, it's May. There's a lot of exciting things
008to um celebrate um this time of year. So, I'm going to do some of that. I want to thank Britney Silkworth and the Warren Arts and Education Foundation for an outstanding black and gold gala. Um it was the Friday right after our last board meeting, but um just love seeing so many of our staff being able to participate and have a good time for a great cause. So, thank you to the foundation for um doing that. I think they raised over $100,000 um at the gala. Yes. I also want to thank Britney and the foundation and our K8 teaching learning team um for planning an incredible district literacy night. If you were able to attend um I know you had a great time. The highlight for me was seeing a lot of our local authors
009and uh we're going to work with our folks to get those books in our schools. Um some really great things happening there. Not a good time was the 2025 legislative session. Uh you're going to hear tonight a little bit and going forward. Um Senate enrolled act one, House Enrolled Act 101 were two significant bills that are going to impact us in Warren and in public schools across the state. Uh if you're not familiar, Senate enrolled Act One was a bill related to property tax relief and House Enrolled Act 101 is the state budget. Uh we will be creating several opportunities this summer and fall to communicate the impact that these will be having on our budgets. Uh while we are in a good place financially under the board's supervision and governance, these two bills will
010require shifts to man maintain our financial health. Let's get back to some positive. Um I want to congratulate the following Warren employees of the year that we recognized a couple weeks ago. Our elementary new teacher of the year from Sunny Heights, Nicole Diaz Castillo. Our elementary teacher of the year from Hawthorne, Amanda Henry. Our elementary support staff of the year from Lakeside, Karen Walke. Our secondary new teacher of the year, Cody Nichols from Stonybrook. Our secondary new teacher of the year from Crestston, Alyssa Dillard. Our secondary support staff of the year from Crestston, Kathy Lawson. Our district operations staff person of the year from Transportation, Deanna Horn. And our district administrator of the year from Pleasant Run, Travis Kumler. You can find all of our employees of the year in this month's Far East magazine.
011So, if you didn't grab that on your way in, please make sure you do that. Um, all of our building staff are located in there. Um, I'm excited to share that our Warren Central High School Gold Brigade Band and Guard will be participating in the Indie 500 parade this Saturday. The parade festivities will begin at 11:45. Our very own 16th Street Soul will be performing the national anthem at the June 24th Indianapolis Indians game. Uh, I'm proud to share that MSD Warren Township was named one of the best communities for music education for the 10th consecutive year by NAM, which is the National Association of Music Merchants. Uh, congratulations to all of our music educators, students, and families for making this happen. Bear with me for this last long part. Each year, the Indiana School
012Board Association recognizes schoolboard members and school boards for exemplary governance. These levels are determined by the number of points each board member earns by participating in professional development and continuous improvement activities in consecutive years of service. I'm excited to share that Kevin Humphrey was awarded a level two advanced for accumulating at least points. Leanna Triplet was awarded level four exemplary for accumulating at least 225 points. and Howard Dorsy was awarded a level four exemplary as well. Once you receive the exemplary level four um recognition, once you're not eligible for it, however, you do go on an honor role. So, I would like to acknowledge Terry Amos, Rachel Burke, Julie French, and Gloria Williams for being on the exemplary honor role. [Applause] ISBA also recognizes school boards with four categories: commendable, advanced, distinguished, and exemplary. The
013exemplary award is the highest award a school board can earn, and several criteria must be met to meet this recognition, demonstrating evidence of leadership and governance, effectiveness, student achievement initiatives, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and policy review. In addition, the school board must submit an annual performance portfolio documenting the following board actions. A board self- assessment documentation of an annual board retreat. A review of annual corporation goals. Evidence of board's commitment to student achievement. Evidence of board's continuing education and professional development. evidence of an annual superintendent evaluation and adoption of a board compact or code of ethics. I'm excited to share that MSD Warren Township School Board for the third consecutive year was awarded the highest exemplary governance award last night. MSD Warren Township was one of only five school boards across Indiana to receive this
014recognition. [Applause] Finally, I just want to say it's been an outstanding school year. Um, can't believe we're we're two days away from it ending. Um, as Miss Simba Taylor would say, it's a great time to be a Warrior. It's also a great time to be a part of Warren. I'm very appreciative of our students and their efforts this year, the support and standards that our families provided, and the commitment from our staff. I hope you have a great summer, and I'm looking forward to a bigger and better 2526. [Applause] And with that, for one last time, Miss Brown, your report. What a better time to be on the podium than the last time, right? Feels crazy. Good evening, President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board, and members of the community. Sorry, I almost want
015to tear up. Um, as some of you may know, we have recently ended the school year for seniors and we are in the last week for all other grade levels. With this being said, this is the last board meeting I will be our student representative for, and this is officially the end of my term as the high school student council president. I think all endings can be sad, but in a situation like this, it's more bittersweet and even more so, I find it to be rather exciting. I'm happy to introduce you all to the future of Warren Central Student Council and to the young lady who will be continuing the importance of being our high school student representative. I find it quite easy to put my trust in her and I believe that with her
016in office the future will be brighter, more insightful and that the upcoming changes within the office will help to be beneficial for the officers as well as the students and that she will see that all will prevail. She was my sister of speech and now my successor. I now introduce you all to Janiah Bracken, the president for the 2526 school year. Janiah And while she's on her way up, I do want to say that I have enjoyed serving you all and being on the board for your student rep and I look forward to the brighter future. [Applause] Hi, I just want to thank Chanaia for everything that she's done for me for these past few school years. And meeting her this year was probably one of the best moments that I've had. And being with
017her in speech brought me a lot of good moments. And I just want to congratulate you on your time. And with all that sappy stuff out of the way, I want to say good evening, President Burke, Dr. Hansen, and the members of the board and community. I'm honored and excited to be among such an important group of individuals. My name, as you heard, is Janiah Bracken, and I will be the student council president for the 2025 2026 school year. I will also be a senior at Warren Central and I'm involved in our speech team as well as teen court with the reach for youth group. Now that I've introduced myself, I'd like to share some end of the school year moments and summer plans. Recently, we announced the fourth grade winners for our war warrior
018rewards program, which was held February 10th through April 30th, which is our new program that recognizes students hard work and dedication in school, earning them amazing incentives such as tablets, laptops, and many more, which I'm not only sure will encourage many more students to excel, but also become the scholars we know they are. Seniors were also given a rare chance to win a KIA a 2015 KIA soul. This was made possible by our partnership with the straightup mentoring foundation to reward the dedication of our seniors. And the criteria consists of strong academic performance, good behavior, excellent attendance, completion of all senior graduation requirements, as well as a 500word essay about yourself. Speaking of outstanding scholars, our school summer program will begin June 3rd through June 27th with classes held Monday through Friday from 7:15 to
01911:45 a.m. with provided lunches daily and bus transportation. For those working ahead on classes, there's a war there's a Warren online academy taking place on the same dates where students will work at their own pace with orientation taking place on June 3rd in virtual or in person. With that being said, I want to thank everyone for allowing me to be part of this wonderful group of people and I can't wait to see the development in not only my leadership but the opportunities that will come from this experience. Thank you so much. [Applause] We're this Shenasia. Is your mother here by chance? No. Is your dad here? Okay. Can you stand up? [Applause] You did a great job. She is a wonderful young lady. Janiah, welcome. Thank you. We're happy to have you. Um, and with
020that, we're all going to take a deep breath and move on to board comments. Um, and we will start with Kevin's ignoring me, so we're gonna start with Gloria. Gloria, board comments. Hello everyone. Have a beautiful summer. Thank you. Ditto. Um, yeah. Everybody, once this week's over, next week, take a deep breath and um have a great summer. Well, it's a great time to celebrate all the accomplishments of all our young people and let's keep the ball rolling. Have a great summer. I will say ditto to everything. Enjoy your summer, stay safe, self-care, and let's rejuvenate over your break and come back ready to be fierce leaders and move the metal forward. Let's go Warriors. [Applause] Woo! We will deeply miss Chenasia. Um, very proud of our scholars and their achievements. Looking forward to graduation
021on Sunday to celebrate our seniors and definitely looking forward to the adult graduation that comes June 12th. So, with that, thank you and welcome tonight. We can all take a memo very occasionally. Um, yeah, everyone have a wonderful summer. Um, we're going to move on to board correspondence. There are no board correspondents, Madam President. Okay. Um, having no board correspondents, we're going to move on to business of citizens present with blue cards for items on the agenda. And I know that we do have those. So, I am going to read the set piece while Kevin is getting ready. Um, the Warren Township Board of Education is always open and welcome to comments, questions, and or suggestions from any citizen of the school corporation. Anyone may address the board by submitting a yellow or blue comment
022card to the board secretary prior to the beginning of the meeting. Those cards are outside when you check in. Um, yellow comment cards, which we're not discussing right now, are for items not on the agenda, and blue comment cards are related to items on the agenda. Accommodates are limited to three minutes. Um, last time we had some difficulty getting a clock up. We're going to try again this time. If not, we'll try to Oh, right there. So, we we got a clock this time. Um, and then the board may delay action or response pending review and recommendation by the superintendent of schools. Um, as a side note is uh the board does not respond to comments from the chair. um we will always have someone reach out afterwards, but please don't take a lack of
023response um to have any deeper meeting other than the fact the board does not respond to comments from the chair. So, thank you so much. And with that, Kevin, who was our first yellow blue card? Allison Angelique Leio. Allison, thank you for being here this evening. Make sure the green light is on on your microphone before we get started. All right. Thank you for letting me speak. I'm Alison Angelique. the family engagement lison at Hawthorne Elementary. Um I've been there for a little over two years and um we just found out recently that um due to changes that um the FEL position was going to change a little bit and that we were going to be 50% FEL and 50% IIIA, which is instructional assistant for some of you that don't know. Um my degree
024is in social work and um my job has always been to assist families. My passion is helping others. So I just wrote a little statement that follows better the other um family lison that are going to speak. But um as I said it's been my dream job fits perfectly with my social degree. Helping others is my passion. It starts with the family and trickles down to the students. If we have relationships with the families um the kids will be happier. They'll want to work with us. They'll want to work with the teachers. We're kind of that gap between the school and the staff and the families. So I feel like our position has become very important. and I know it was a newer position, so I'm here to kind of say, um, I love my
025job. I'd like to do it full-time. Um, but my day as an FEL is never the same because I'm always one that has to tend to a crisis, whether it's a parent that um is in a domestic violence situation and calls me that moment, or whether they don't have food in the refrigerator and I need to be able to go to Morehead to get some emergency food. or if I have that parent that calls crying that her son's missed 30 days and she can't get them out of bed. I feel like with the IIA, if I'm with a group and I can't be interrupted, I won't be able to have that relationship and make those um give them resources or go get that bag of food they might need at that moment. So, um I
026guess I'm a little concerned in that area. One thing that stays the same at Hawthorne, as uh Miss Dupri can attest to, um I am a team player. Um, I already do above and beyond my FEL job. So, again, concerned of how I'm going to be able to be a team player and assist in some of these other areas. Um, I'm on the PBIS committee. Um, I check in kids for core in morning and afternoon. I do lunch duties. I do bus duties. I do fire drills. I assist with all activities in the school from evening activities to front office assistant to assist with registration to assisting admin with students with behavior issues if they can't tend to them at that time. So my other duty is serving as a PTA board which I'm planning
027activities. Um I am secretary my wonderful president is in the back there. Um and we will attest to I am always busy and I do not have any free time. Again I'm concerned about this IIA thing. Um, as an FAL, parents contact me, my email, my phone, or they just drop in. Building relationships with families is one of my top priorities, and I feel I've done a very efficient job so far in the time that I have served at Hawthorne. Um, our attendance has improved dramatically. It's at 95%. Um, it's gone up and up since I've been on board, and I I tend to that every day. We have family nights again, which take up time to organize and plan. I do weekly newsletters, blah blah blah, and I'm finished. Thank you, [Applause] Jasmine Perez.
028My my face might turn bright red, but don't pay attention. Um, good evening, members of the board. My name is Jasmine Pettis and I am a proud Mexican-American serving as the family liaison at Stonybrook. In the school where multiple languages and cultures intersect, my role requires flexibility, empathy, and a constant presence. Try rather I'm responding to emails, answering phone calls, or supporting families at the front office. This is especially visual during times of economic uncertainty, political tensions when many of our immigrant families are in need of compassionate, clear communication and reassurance that our school remains safe and a welcoming spaces. This position has pro sorry provided me with a meaningful platform and an uplifting and support of our families and students. I am proud of the progress that I have made together and of the
029recognition of our team that has received particularly Levette Green um Levette Glenn sorry she's back there um Karen Walke who has honored as the district support staff of the year in a consecutive years I know I can bring intentionally to my work but that intentionally is rooted in deep love and commitment to my community. I believe the data from the past four years reflect the positivity impact of our work. Thank you for your time and consideration. I respectfully ask that you continue to support and preserve our team so that we can keep serving our students with the United un sorry see me up um utility oh my can't even do it and dedication with deserve that they deserve um and I appreciate you guys for hearing us out. Um, being in the Latino culture, it's
030very hard to speak up and to let you guys know everything. And that's why me being in the position that I am, I love it and I appreciate it. If it wasn't for Warren, I wouldn't be here. I am a Warren graduate, so I do believe in our community. And I'm here to stand up for the Brown community as well, so they could hear us and I could be there for them. I appreciate it. [Applause] Ashandanda Hutchinson. Good evening, members of the board and community members. My name is Lashondaanda Hutcherson and I proudly serve as the family engagement liaison for Warren Central High School, currently supporting our ninth and tth grade students and their families. I'm here tonight to advocate for and highlight the vital services that we provide to reduce the barriers to graduation
031and promote student success. Since stepping into this role, I've been deeply committed to this work, not only professionally, but personally. As a proud Warren graduate and with my family still living in the township, including siblings who also graduated from Warren, this is my community. When the district pursued the referendum to fund the family engagement liaison, I along with a dedicated group of fellow liaison took to the community knocking on doors, talking to residents, and encouraging support. We were proud when the referendum passed, affirming the importance of bridging the gap between families and schools. Over the past four years, we've seen the impact of that investment. Together, our team has helped hundreds of families access vital resources, food, clothing, housing, and many more things. These supports not only stabilize households, but also keep students on track
032to graduate. Tonight I want to take a moment to highlight the important progress our team has made under the leadership of our own one of our own Tabitha Jackson who rose from within our ranks to serve as our lead family engagement liaison. Tabitha has been collaborating with a respected national organization to help guide our efforts toward achieving fidelity with the dual capacity building framework. Her leadership has been instrumental in keeping us focused and aligned with best practices. We know that lasting change takes time because we know Rome was not built in a day. And while I fully recognize the importance of fiscal responsibility, I truly believe the work being done by our family engagement liaison represent a meaningful and worthwhile investment, one that directly impacts the lives of our students and our f and their
033families. So, thank you for the opportunity to serve this community, my community. We hope to continue to make a difference with your cons continued support for years to come. Thank you, [Applause] Yvet Glenn. Hello, good evening. As many of you know, my name is Evette Glenn and I proudly serve as the family engagement liaison at Pleasant Run Elementary. Last week, I completed my yearend performance review and was rated highly effective, an honor that I deeply value. This recognition reflects my unwavering commitment to this role where I give 110%. With compassion and purpose being a family engagement liaison is not just what I do, it's who I am. At the conclusion of my review, I was informed that the FEL role will be reconstructed to divide the time 50% family engagement liaison and 50% instructional assistant.
034Let me be absolutely clear. I have great respect for the work of instructional assistants, but the family engagement liaison is a different role with a different mission. Where the IIA supports instruction, the FEL supports instruction and connection. Our focus extends beyond the classroom walls. As an FEAL, I serve as a bridge between home and school, connect families with vital community resources, lead initiatives that improve attendance, engagement, and family school partnerships that lead to academic success. I build trust with families facing barriers that often go unseen but deeply impact student success. Over my 20 years in the district, I've been a township sub, a building sub, an IIA, a parent liaison under the race to the top grant, and now an FEL. I've seen education from many angles, but no role has allowed me to make
035a deep or wide impact as this one. We've learned about several types of family school relationships. the one we strive for. We want to embrace the partnership school. That's where families are intentionally engaged as partners for student success. We've worked tireless tirelessly to become a partnership school. In just four years, the FEL program has pushed our attendance rates towards the 97% district goal, contributed to rising graduation rates and falling dropout rates, strengthened ties with community organizations, made resources accessible for families in need. Other districts come to observe our model. They leave inspired, not by chance, but because of the intentional full-time work that FEL's do every day. and our community sees the difference. Their overwhelming support for the recent referendum, which funded roles like our FEL role, was a vote of confidence in the work
036that we do. My heartfelt request is that we preserve the family engagement liaison position as a full-time role. We are not interchangeable with other positions. We're complimentary. The work is needed now more than ever before. [Applause] and Corey Clark. All right. Good evening, members of the board. My name is Corey Clark and I stand before you not only as a family liaison but someone who roots deeply in Warren Township. My love for this community began in 1985 when I first witnessed Chef George lead us to our second consecutive state championship football championship. I also watched my uncle play baseball for Warren and that pride grew only grew stronger over time. I graduated in 1998, after my aunt in 1991, and then before my sister in 2006. Warren isn't just where I went to school, is
037where I grew up, where my family has grown, and where I chose to stay and give back. Over the years, I've witnessed every major change in our district from principles, athletic directors, coaches, schoolboard members, and superintendent. I've also seen the far east side evolve once a thriving vibrant part of Indianapolis is now fa it now faces hardship that many outside of our schools outside schools may not fully understand. As a family leaison I've seen things things that changed me forever. I speak with families every day who are living in cars, staying at hotels, or bouncing from one temporary place to another just trying to survive. These are families that trust us. They come to us when they may have nowhere else to turn. They open up to us even when they may be too embarrassed
038to speak for speak to anyone else. We are there connecting to hope, stability, and community. Our role is not just is not our role is just not important. It's essential. We cannot be pulled away from this work. Families depend on us for more than than resources. They count on us to listen, to support, and to advocate for many of them. Our school system is more than a place of learning. It's their family. And we often and we often the only and we're often the only consistent compassion and presence they have. Please understand when you support family liaison, you're not supporting staff. You're upholding a lifeline that keeps families connected to their schools and their community. Thank you for recognizing the importance of our work and continue the support of our families of Warren Township. Thank
039you. [Applause] Kevin five correct? Yes. Again, thank you everyone for coming out tonight. We do appreciate your comments. Um, with that, we are going to move on to the consent agenda, which consists of the approval of minutes, the financial report and payroll claims, claim register, and year-to- date summary of found balances, human resources report, supplemental personnel report, field trip requests, permission to accept gifts and grants, change orders, contracts, and use of school property. Do we have a motion? So moved. Julie made the motion. Is there a second? I'll second it. And Terry seconded it. Is there any discussion? Hearing and seeing none, we will take a vote. and the motion carries. Okay. Next, we have an item that has been pulled from the consent agenda, which is the additional HR report addendum. I am imagining
040there's going to be some debate surrounding this. So, that being said, can I have a motion to accept the addendum? Lanna triplet. So move that we accept the addendum to the HR report. Sorry. Okay. So we have a motion and a second from Lanna and a second from Gloria. Is there any debate? Okay. I want to make clear what the vote is. So the addendum is the statement I want to read it just so that everyone is very very clear what they're voting on and which way they wish to vote. um that as a result of budget impacts the FEL job description will be reduced to include 50% FEL to restructured not reduced so they will do 50% of job duties as FEL and 50% of I as IAS there will be no change to
041the workday calendar salary or benefits um so I just want to be clear that a yes vote is voting for the restructuring and a no vote would be voting against the restructuring Is that clear to everyone? Rachel, can you um resend this? Kim, can you um take off my consent? Um at this time, that was a different clarification on my understanding. So, I will recuse my motion to approve that. Well, it's just a motion to debate it, but Okay. I will take my motion to debate away. Thank you. No problem. So, is there a motion to accept the addendum? So moved. Correct. That's the reason I That's the reason I reread it. Okay. So, Julie has made a motion. Is there a second? Yeah. I want you to take my You didn't. It was Julie
042and Lana. I I I I thought that we were going to vote whether to accept the the uh accept the 50/50. So that's this vote here that hasn't taken place yet. Okay. You haven't shown that one yet because we haven't voted for it yet. All right. I thought we were doing something else. Okay. So Julie has made a motion to accept the addendum to the HR report. Is there a second? Is there a way that this can be pulled or held for further discussion? So there can be a motion to table. I'd like to make a motion to table. Is there a second to the motion to table? Okay. So, there is not a second to the motion to table. Is there a second to the original motion? Okay. And with that, the motion's not
043heard. And so, we will move on. Oh, sorry. Didn't mean to do that. My apologies. We will move on to the legislative report. President uh Burke, I am sorry for clarification and clarification in the room. You stated the motion is not heard. Then are we able to make another motion? Because if the motion is not heard, that means that it stands as is. Am I correct? No, the motion's not been voted on. Correct. But as the um proposal, it is still stays until a vote is made. I wanted to make I wanted I made a motion to table it. The recommendation is on the table. There has not been a motion to accept um the recommendation because it's already been made. Correct. So, I just want to stand clear. Where does that action stand with
044no one second either of the motion? I'm honestly trying to figure that out in my head right now. Okay. So then, uh, President Burke, are we able to, um, restate a motion to see if we can have some movement on it? You, you are a board member. You can make a motion if you so choose. President Burke is Lashana triplet so move that we remove the um 5050 for our family liaison that it be taken away from the proposal and not accepted in the proposal. Can I ask about this last sentence about Renaissance Grassy Creek and Brook? I can read it if you would prefer. Not a problem. So, the last sentence of the addendum reads, "The Renaissance FEL will be res reassigned to Grassy Creek Elementary School and one Warren High School FEL that
045will be reassigned to Brookview Elementary School. We don't want the reassignment." President Burke, I think we need further discussion. Um I am not ready to make a vote on that either way because I don't have the details from those schools and our vote could um impact positive or negative and at this time um I would like to table that portion. Okay. It's got to be two separate votes. It will. So let's Do you mind if we start with a motion to table because I think that is going to be faster. You can I'll second it. Okay. I make a motion to table for further discussion. And you're making a motion to table the sentence. The Renaissance FL will be reassigned to Grassy Creek Elementary School and one Warren Central will be reassigned to Brookview Elementary
046School. Yes. Just want to be really clear what we're voting on. Sorry. Yes. Okay. So, Terry has made a motion to table that part of the addendum. Is there a second? Second. And Gloria has seconded it. Is there any discussion? And this is on the motion to table that part of the addendum. Okay. Hearing and seeing none, can we take an electronic vote? Should we just raise hands? Cool. We will just be raising hands. Um, now what portion are we voting on now? We're voting to table the last sentence, which is just to say to delay it for now. So, I want to be very clear. The motion that is on the table is to table. That's an awkward sentence. I apologize. the following sentence. The Renaissance FEL will be reassigned to Grassy Creek Elementary
047School and one Warren Central FA will be reassigned to Brookview Elementary School. All those in favor of the motion to table that, please raise your hands. Two. And that's four. Those opposed, raise your hands. Two. Kevin, are you abstaining? Okay. Four. So, you were for the motion. Yay. Okay. So, that's five yays to two nays. The motion carries. So, that part is tabled. Lanna has made to go back to the original motion. LSA has made a motion to make to have the K4 family engagement liaison job descriptions to solely be 100% family engagement liaison and not to be split with instructional assistant. Is that what your motion was? President Burke, you are correct. Okay. Lanna has made that motion. Is there a second? Second. Second. Howard has seconded. Is there any [Music] discussion? Okay. Hearing
048and seeing none, again, the next vote is to in essence not restructure the K4 family engagement leaison and to hold their positions as being 100% FEL. All those in favor of that motion, please raise your hand. Is your hand raised? Okay. Five. Those opposed? Two. And that motion also carries. Is there any other discussion about the human resources report? I have none. President Burke. Okay. Hearing and seeing I keep doing that. I apologize. Hearing and seeing none, we move on to the legislative report. Oh, Jean, never mind. See, this is why I can Robert's rules, but I can't remember anything. Tyranny, I do believe you have some introductions for us. President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board, and the community. Tonight, I bring you three new administrators to introduce to you. However, these administrators
049are not new to Warren, but already part of our Warren family. First, I would like to introduce the new assistant principal at Hawthorne Elementary, Mrs. Carolyn Dupri. All right. Carolyn's educational journey began here in Warren Township in 1998 and she had the pleasure of serving our students and families for over 25 years. She began at Pleasant Run where she taught grades 1 through 5, transitioned to Crestston teaching fifth grade, moving to Hawthorne where she served as a third grade teacher, reading interventionist, and instructional coach. her latest assignment. She has done a great job as interim assistant principal at Grassy Creek, which we are truly grateful for her being willing to step in and step up when she was needed and asked. Thank you and congratulations. [Applause] Um, it's really funny because I know so many
050people in this room. Um, and I had something that I'd written out. Even though I didn't know I was supposed to write anything out, I did what I always do and I figure it out. But, um, this is kind of a full circle moment because over 28 years ago, I was in the old Warren Education Center, which was on the campus of Warren Central. I sat in the middle of the room and there was like a U shape and there were 12 people deciding my fate if I would work in Warren Township. I was a 21-year-old um scared out of my skin. And I told them about my journey. I told them that my grandmother inspired me to be an educator. She was an educator in Louisville, Kentucky. And um I said that's why I
051wanted to be a teacher. My mom and dad who are here today are educators. um my biggest inspiration, my reason for being me, and for always striving for excellence because I never wanted to let them down, and I hope I haven't. Um it's just such a blessing for them to be here today. My dad actually volunteered at Pleasant Run as one of the mentors. It's always been a family affair for me. I brought my work home and I would say, "Mom, dad, I have this kid. I need you to help me with them." And my mom would come to school and she'd fuss at him. That's what she says. My dad just decided, well, I'll just mentor three of these kids, and that's what he did. I mean, it's just been a family affair. My
052son, who is 23 years old, is one of our um behavior interventionists, so education is in my blood, and it's just really a full circle moment. Um Warren grew me up. Like I said, I started here at 21. I am no longer 21 and um I have been here for 27 years now. and Hawthorne just feels like home. And I'm so honored and so proud to um be able to serve the children of this community. They deserve the best. I want to give them the best and I want to be that person who encourages others around me to give them the best. This is not just a job for me. It is a ministry and I'm honored to be here. Um I don't want to forget my amazing husband who this could not be done
053without because um just life just lives, right? Um I kind of held it down on the home front while he had his own business. Um we recently got rid of that business and now he's holding it down on the home front while I can go out here and be an administrator. And um I also I'm like looking at this little darling over here in the corner, Lamara, who was one of my students who I hope that I impacted. And just to all these people in this room who are here to support me. I mean, I could probably name every like 75% of you in this room. And I just appreciate the fact that Warren has grown me up. And um I think it's funny that I didn't have anything to say and now I really
054can't shut up, which is most of you who know me know that this is how it happens. But my mom will tell you that I was mute till about 14. She will tell you that I did not talk. But I'm making up for lost time. So I really just want to say that I am honored. I'm humbled and um I'm not going to let you all down. [Applause] Next we have Miss Montikica Pagis who will be the next assistant principal at Pleasant Run Elementary. [Applause] Montika is a proud Warren grad and a lifelong community contributor. She has served at all three levels of our district, a teacher at Stonybrook, assistant principal at Sunny Heights, and lastly, an interventionist at Warren Central. She left us for a year to go to Costa Rica, but we're not
055going to hold that against her. So, we thank you for coming back to us and welcome and congratulations on your new position. [Applause] Thank you for having me back. I truly appreciate it. This is home. I am a proud warrior and I think I have a new found appreciation for elementary. Now being in all three settings, I truly can appreciate and understand the journey of a graduate and seeing some of the seniors who I had when I was at Stonybrook and some of the freshmen who were fourth graders at Sunny Heights um made me truly value the growth and value the importance of the foundational skills in elementary and what we give them. And so I am glad to be back in the elementary setting. Thank [Applause] you. Give her one more hand. [Applause] And
056lastly, we have Mrs. Courtney Smith, who will serve as the next assistant principal at Grassy Creek Elementary. Oh, I did. Did I say assistant principal? I got principal written. Sorry. Let me start off. Lastly, we have Miss Courtney Smith, who will serve as the next principal at Grassy Creek Elementary. [Applause] My sincerest apologies for that. Courtney is also a proud Warren graduate. She has spent all 14 years of her educational career in Warren and the last seven years as the assistant principal at Pleasant Run. We look forward to your leadership at Grassy Creek. Thank you for all the time you have spent with our babies and we look forward for you charging forward. Thank you and congratulations. [Applause] Well, good evening. Um, like the other two, we all seem to come from Warren. We love
057it here. Um, once again, I'm Courtney Smith and I'm honored to be here tonight as the new principal of Grassy Creek Elementary. Warren Township has always been home for me. Um, I was raised in the community, proudly attended Warren Schools as a student. Um, did my student teaching at Grassy Creek, so full circle. Um uh so to now be able to serve as a building leader in the district that shaped who I am is really important and meaningful to me. Um like she had said, I have spent all 14 years of my career in Warren um the last seven at Pleasant Run. Um I wouldn't be here today um without my Pleasant Run family and staff. Uh I can't thank them enough for their support, collaboration, and encouragement. It's been an amazing place to grow
058as a leader. I also want to thank my family. Um like they uh Mr. Pri said, "Life is crazy as an administrator in the teaching world, so I couldn't do it without them." Um, they've always been my biggest supporters and continue to stand by me every step of the way. I am excited um for the opportunity and challenge of joining the incredible staff at Grassy Creek. I look forward to working together to build on the school success. Um, and I really appreciate the warm welcome and can't wait to get started. [Applause] You'll be back. Okay, I think this time I'm correct when I say next we will have the legislative update. Well, since you all were at the um ISBA region dinner last night where we went over all of the legislative stuff. Um, I'm
059not going to go over the bills per se. I do want to go though and tell you Senate Bill 1 and House Bill um will change the way we do business. Um it is unfortunate that our uh legislature um treats public education as they do. It's going to it's it's going to put a lot of pressure on us as a group. We are going to have to make decisions that are not comfortable. Um, we are going to have to uh really think about what is in the best interest of all of our kids. Um, we want to protect the classroom as much as possible. Um, we have to and that's just it. We have to. Um, our kids depend on us and rely on us. Um, we are going to have debates about this as
060you saw earlier in the evening. We're going to have debates and we're going to have questions and we're going to um sometimes get a little heated, but we need to remain um focused and looking at one thing straight ahead, and that is what is in the best interest of our children. Sometimes that's going to mean we're going to have to make a decision that we don't like because the fiscal stability of this district is so so important for our children. We do not want to be a school district that [Music] um loses our financial stability and be taken over by the state. I've seen that happen um in a couple different places in the state and it is not pretty. Um so we as a team team of eight actually much bigger cabinet teachers staff
061we are all going to have to work together and we are going to have to all consider what is in the best interest of our kids. Um, it's not going to be easy and I want to encourage you to um keep your heart and keep [Music] um understanding and care about each other because it's going to take that we we have to remain a good strong board for this district. Um, and I think at that point I will stop. Um, but I I do want to say um, hang in there and remember it's not going to be easy. Talk to each other in an open board meeting. And yeah, don't break a law. And um just know that um we can do this. We we can do this. We are born. We will. Thank you.
062Thank you, Julie. Next, we have the Office of Exceptional Learners Supporting Literacy Report with Rachel Nice and Sue Mahoney who colorcoordinated their outfits. last few years. Okay. Can you hear us? Okay. Perfect. Okay. Good evening, President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board, and the Warren community. We're so excited to be here with you this evening to talk about all of the great work that um our school teams have been doing this year. Specifically, we'll be talking about what the Office of Exceptional Learners has been doing to support literacy um throughout the district. This year, we've really focused specifically on these two main board goals. Ensuring that we are investing in academic excellence for all of the students that we work with, and then also investing in our people, ensuring that we're providing highquality um
063learning opportunities for them to do the best work they can with our students. The main strategic plan focus areas that we highlight throughout this are investing in academic excellence and achievement, investing in our people and investing in the Warren student journey and meeting the needs of the whole child. Good evening. So just a reminder, the office of exceptional learners is not just for special education students. We also service multilingual learners and we also are going to talk about high ability students this evening too. So, we put our numbers of students receiving services um for special education and multilingual learners. We had those last year, but we also included our um grades 2 through eight high ability students in this. These are students that are chosen based on the criteria that we have a district as
064a district have chosen and these students um we decide who goes in there based on that criteria. We did not include the high school numbers because those students can opt into or we also have similar criteria for them to um be put into honors classes. So this evening we are going to talk about reading instruction again similar to what we did last year but there are some changes and updates. We're going to show some high ability updates. Um we started middle school data meetings so discussing those and what those look like. And um Rachel has done some instructional assistant training with our staff. We included the Warren Township continuum of services. So special education has to offer a continuum of services. Um and these list in each area what programs we have based on grade
065level. So it shows um for K4 where classrooms are located for life skills, functional academics, IMHP. does the same thing for 58 and 9 through 12. So you know where our programs are located throughout the district. So thinking about all of that information, we do have this year we piloted or we adopted a new program for our life skills reading curriculum which is called Encore. Um it really highlights reading, math, science, and social studies. All of those things are immersed together, but it runs from K12, so it supports our students in all of those grade bands and really is focusing on the alternate standards that that specific group of students are working on. There's adaptive um books that are each book has three different levels um for those students. So, they they've received a full
066package of all the books um for those grade bands. They also we provided teacher materials and assessment manuals that coincide with that curriculum. There's also online access where our teachers are able to collect real time data when they're working with their students. Um they also received nine hours of in-person training directly from the company. So, we were able to use those e-learning days where the company came here and provided direct um feedback to our teachers on how to best utilize the curriculum with their students. Um the company also provided virtual office hours so that teachers could jump on and ask questions if they wanted to know more about how to maximize that curriculum with their students. And additionally, um, Warren Township was recognized as one of the top users in the whole company for utilizing
067this curriculum with Fidelity. So that's really exciting, um, for our life skills program. Additionally, in functional academics, we have been utilizing a new curriculum called Readtopia. Um, with these with our functional academics classroom that spans multiple grade levels within one classroom. And so with that, there's a variety of skills that our students have. And so this curriculum provides the unique opportunity to teach one specific subject um kind of embedded throughout. So it's a thematic unit focused on science or social studies, but the texts are leveled with seven different levels to address all of our student needs within that classroom. Um so we can really maximize the time and support we're providing. There's also embedded assessment tools with that. And there are um for every single lesson and unit, there's real life videos to kind of
068talk about those current events as well to make it a little more interactive for our students. And then most recently, um as I'm sure you're well aware, the district has started their literacy adoption looking into next year. And so the teaching and learning team has done an excellent job of including the um OAL teachers throughout that process ensuring that they're receiving adequate training alongside general education teachers on how to best utilize and support that curriculum. Um we also are having some specific training for language studios and comminos and language power which are all different tools to support our multilingual learners. um one is more for newcomers, the next one is for multilingual learners that are at a higher proficiency level and then the other one is for our dual language program. So our teachers have
069actively been participating throughout that process. They're receiving the same materials that grade level teachers are receiving to be able to support all the different grade bands. and then um our director of multilingual learners and assistant superintendent went to go see what that implementation looks like within another district to give us ideas on how to best maximize that. All right, so our high ability program um is um located at three elementary schools. We have it at LOL, Lakeside, and Brookview. And all three intermediate middle schools house um high ability programming. Um each year the Indiana Associated of Gifted Students Conference happens and this year um we've always invited a lot of teachers but we gave them lots and lots of notification beforehand so we could make sure that we had coverage and we had 24 teachers
070across second through 8th grade who were able to attend this conference. It is a very high quality conference um and it's one that our teachers really look forward to going to every year. Um, we also have advanced placement teacher investment training through the University of Notre Dame that all new AP teachers from the high school attend over the summer. We are actually going to send an AP art teacher to Atlanta for training for a few days this summer as well. So, through our high ability grant programming, we ensure that our teachers have access to um professional development. Um, in our elementary schools, we realized, especially with this new curriculum adoption, that we were purchasing things similarly for all the buildings, but they were using it at different times. So, we created a lending library within
071our high ability program, so they can share resources through out each of the grade levels among all three schools. Um, we also spend um a good amount of time working with schools this past year and we will again this year we've been working with our AP and honors classes at the high school to purchase some high um ticket items. We bought over a hundred graphing calculators um at the high school which they needed. We purchased interactive science tables for some of the science classes. Um they've all been put to great use and the the staff is very happy that we've been able to do that for them. Um, and this year we also started elementary high ability monthly meetings with our whole elementary team which has been great for cohesion and communication. Um, and also
072to see what works in some places and not in others. So it has been really helpful. Um, two weeks ago we were able to send all of our second, third, and fourth grade students at all three elementary schools to Flat Rock YMCA camp. They went for the whole day. Um they have a file of a thousand pictures if you would like all of them. I tried to pick some of the highlights out, but they did um lots of great things. We had lots of parents go as chaperones as well. Um they ate lunch. One of the highlights was that all the kids had to participate in in um picking up lunches, bringing them to everyone. It was it was group style at their table. So they all had to work together as a group and
073clean up, touched lots of reptiles and animals and went canoeing and um did a lot of great things. So they had fun and I've met with a few teachers and a lot of students who have already asked to make sure we can go back again next year. So lots of cute pictures. Um, also this year a focus for Rachel and myself has really been making sure that we take our building OAL meetings with multilingual learners, teachers, and special ed teachers and bring that from elementary into middle school. It's harder to do sometimes to coordinate lots of people, lots of schedules. We were able to do it in all three middle schools. So, we have 13 schools total that between the two of us, we are doing monthly data meetings that strictly focus on OAL data.
074Um, we also have the literacy coach attend as well as building administrators because that's a big part of this. Um, we review building data. So this year we were looking at iLearn checkpoints, I read three data, I am um, and used a comprehensive view of that with some of the grades as well as writing prompts, things that they were doing in class and and looking at that from the lens of what our special education students or ML students need. We've asked them to do a lot of reflection and collaboration as part of these meetings. And because of us having conversations as well as being skill and um having the focus planning at the building level, the collaboration with peers um has increased a lot within our buildings and um we're teaching students with more high
075quality instructional practices just from the collaboration that they're having. So this year we also had the opportunity to provide training to instructional assistants that support um our special education teams and students and this was really the first year that we've been able to have them together to be able to provide that training for an extended period of time. So, we were really excited about that opportunity um and specifically um pulled together our life skills and functional academics instructional assistance to get training from occupational therapists, our speech therapists, physical therapists, um to be really targeted in what kind of support they're offering to their students. So again, on each of those e-learning days, we were able to have them come together to learn about um different types of visual supports or communication devices that might be
076meaningful for their students. Um different levels of prompting, how to build positive relationships, deescalation. Um they had the opportunity to explore lots of different fine motor tools. So I put some of those examples on there. Um it was really hands-on and interactive and so much so that I forgot to get a real life picture while it was happening. So um but it was a really great opportunity and we got a lot of feedback from instructional assistants about they enjoy enjoyed and appreciated the chance to come together to collaborate to get ideas on how to best support students that they're working with and um they were able to give feedback on things that they'd like additional learning on moving forward. So, um, we hope that's something we'll be able to continue to invest in moving forward.
077Okay. So, when we look forward to what's next into next school year, um, we are going to continue working on implementation of the new curriculum for life skills and functional academics, especially with new staff that may come on board. Um, partner with teaching and learning team to support the adoption of our new reading curriculum, including language studio and language power. Um we have I read three summer testing for our students who are going to summer school. So we keep a close watch of our um OEL students as they pass I read 3. And then um we are preparing ourselves massively for a transition to a new IEP system. We try not to lose sleep over it because there's nothing we can do about it right now. But the first day new teachers come back is
078the first day this new IEP system is going live after one month of no IEP system at all. So keep us in your thoughts. Any questions? Thank you so much for your presentation and Rachel, best of luck in your future endeavors. We'll miss you. Do we have any yellow cards? No, Madam President, we do not. Thank you. And with that, we are going to move on to action items beginning with graduation requirements. President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board. Uh, tonight I ask for action for policy 5460. Just a reminder on the graduation requirements. This is not in reference to the new Indiana high school diploma. This is policy cleanup uh specifically for uh class of 25, 26, 27, and 28. Um just with the revision summary notes that we reviewed last month. So
079happy to answer any questions, but seeking your approval tonight. Do we have a motion to accept policy 5460? So moved. Second. I second. Got Terry making the motion and Julie seconding it. Sorry, Leanna. Um, and with that, we will take a vote. And just the rest of the board knows we're having some technology issues, so the votes are going to be raised hand. Gloria, votes are going to be raised hand. Um, so all those in favor of accepting the policy revisions for policy 5460, if you could raise your hand. Thank you so much. All those opposed. 7 - 0 is still seven. And the motion passes unanimously. It doesn't. And with that, we are going to go on to Mr. Clayton and a handful of policies. That is right. President Burke, Dr. Ant, members of
080the board, we have a handful of policies. This is a record setting night. Um, we have officially surpassed Matt Parkinson. We have nine, I repeat, nine action items tonight. So, you are all part of history. But we're going to hurry up because it's game one. The the first action item this evening, uh, the police partnership agreement. Um, at our April work session, we had an opportunity to, um, discuss the police partnership agreement. The uh the purpose of the the PPA outlines a formal collaboration between the MSD of Warren Township and our Warren Township Police Department to support school safety through proactive policing, education and law enforcement presence in schools. Some of the key components um focus on school safety, collaboration with community, education and engagement, oversight and evaluation, confidentiality and fura compliance, resources and logistics,
081and an annual review of this policy. Again, I bring to you the police partnership agreement for action. So moved. Thank you, Julie. Do we have a second? Second. Thank you, Howard. Is there any discussion? Hearing and seeing none, all those in favor of accepting the police policy agreement SOP23, please raise your hand. Okay. And those opposed, Howard, are you not voting? Oh, did you raise Oh, did you? I did not see it. I apologize. Which way did you raise your hand? Because I didn't see it. Was that for or against, sir? Four. Four. Four. Oh, Kim did see it. I didn't. Oh, my apologies. So, that's 70. That passes and continue. Okay. Al also at the April work session, we talked about the uh revision of standard operating procedure number 23, which now addresses offduty
082employment um for Warren Township police officers. Um it governs the approval and conduct of Warren Township police officers who wish to work outside their normal duties for public or private employers. Some of the key provisions um author authorization is now required. All secondary or offduty outside extrad duty work must be pre-approved by our chief of police uh James Northingington. Then also that will move to the board as well for approval as part of that process. It also introduces liability protection. Employers um these outside employers must sign a liability waiver agreeing to defend the officer in case of lawsuits related to their offduty work. uh some of the restrictions. Employment must not harm the department's integrity or efficiency. Uh no secondary work while on sick leave or suspension and officers must prioritize their Warren Township police
083duties at all times. Uh we will look at this agreement annually and as um Mrs. triplet. Um, one of the things you pointed out as we transition in leadership, we will re we will always revise and um, review this policy to make sure that the standards that we've established will carry through um, any leadership change moving forward. And with that, can we have a motion to approve the secondary employment agreement? Thank you, Lanna. Is there a second? Thank you, Terry. And again, all those in favor of Oh, sorry, my bad. Any discussion? I apologize for that. Thank you. Um, all those in favor then of accepting SOP23, the secondary employment policy, please raise your hands. And that's seven hands four. I'll say all those opposed to say it, but the motion carries. Thank you. And
084with that, weapons policies. President Burke, the next four uh policies for action, policy 5772, which pertains to students, 1617, which pertains to administrators, 3217 our professional or certified staff, and 4217 which applies to our support staff. all are very similar um and we will look at them individually but before I want to um go through um how we got here and looking at Indiana code 35479-2 which passed a few years ago by our state assembly u which criminalizes criminalizes possession of a firearm in or on school property specifically if it makes it makes it a felony for any person to possess a firearm on our school property property unless and this is where I want to provide some clarification because um in their infinite wisdom it creates just a little confusion in terms of what
085the interpretation is here but um unless they are legally permitted to possess a firearm firearm under state law. The firearm is stored out of plain sight in a locked vehicle or trunk. they are not a student expelled or suspended within the last 24 months and the firearm is used in accordance with lawful exceptions such as participation in a shooting sport or something that's pre-approved. We discussed that last month that at the high school we do not have any shooting sports. So that's something that would not apply to our our school district. uh schools must enforce this law by verifi verifying the legal status of indiv individuals passing or possessing firearms on campus. So again, I just wanted to preface the next four policies just so we have an understanding of of how we got here.
086But starting off with policy 5772 which applies to students. This policy strictly prohibits students from possessing, storing or using weapons including firearms, knives and dangerous objects on school property during school events or in school vehicles. And that is the exception with students serving with students being minors. There are no exceptions at all for for students. This also encompasses former students that are within 48 months of of them leaving us of their graduation. So within two two years I'm sorry 24 months within two years of graduation or leaving us this this um policy would still apply to to those students as well. Students are required to report any knowledge of weapons threats immediately to their administrators and it just talks about their um obligation to to do so. So again, policy 5772 which um directly um
087address students and pretty much a a zero tolerance as it relates to possession or storage of weapons on school grounds. You mentioned adults in that too. So, this is just for students. Where did the adults come in? The corresponding The next three. We'll address the adults. The next one that you're getting ready to The next three will The next three. Okay. Yes, ma'am. I think we'll just go through all of the weapons policies. So, 11:03 and 11:04 together if you'd like to keep going. Okay. So, policy 1617. This policy, this is towards administrators. This policy prohibits administrators from possessing weapons in any school controlled setting, including property, events, and vehicles. Only authorized by the school board and lawfully permitted to carry firearms can do so with strict storage requirements. Um, and specifically, we emphasize the
088importance of training staff and administrators and recognizing the reporting of of weapons threats. So, as it pertains to staff and I just want to say this and um uh this encompasses and actually I'll go ahead and go through that now and chief and I have spent the last month um researching um talking to to um officials as it relates to the board's authority as it relates to adults because as you know the Indiana law that I just went through allows adults um with fallen to the exceptions as it relates to possession of weapons. Specifically, if they store them in a um in this case on our property in a vehicle um locked in either a glove compartment or in a trunk. That's what the Indiana law um speaks to. However, um just as I said,
089Chief and I went through um tirelessly trying to get information, Indiana law does not affect the right of the property owner owner, which in this case is a school corporation, to prohibit and hold or impart the possession of a firearm on school property. Legally, Warren police can enforce the district's policy regarding visitors um or any adult on school property with weapons, including weapons and vehicles. If district policy prohibits visitors from possessing weapons on school property, including vehicles, Warren Township Police can legally require the individuals to leave the property due to the violation of the policy set forth by the board. Also, at the request of the property owner, the which is a school corp corporation, Warren Township Police can issue a written trespass warning to the visitor for violating district policy or the adult. Um,
090however, Warren Township Police cannot arrest the visitor or take formal law enforcement action unless the firearm is on the visitor's person or visible in plain sight. So although there is a state law that provides the ability for possession even on in this case school grounds, it is based on the board's authority and and our enforcement of it. We can still we still have the right to restrict it. Um now again they're t if the again if they're following the law then in this case we don't have grounds to arrest but we can ask them to leave our our property if either we learn that they're in possession of something if it's not um again concealed in their car in one of those two areas. Um, again, we have the authority to do so, and that
091applies to to any adult that can legally carry on school property. I want to stop there for a second because this will encompass the rest of the policies. Any questions at all on that? No questions. Great job. I do want to make a comment. Um, I just want to make a comment. Uh, if you're saying that if the weapon is visible, all you have to do is just tell them to leave. You know, I hear all these horror stories about Miss Williams, if I could stop you there. If it's visible, that's a felony. Okay. All right. It's visible. So, you're saying as long as it's not visible, is that it cannot be visible. Now, if we learn if, let's say, we receive some information at one of our school events during a school day that
092a a weapon that a uh may be present in a vehicle that it's not out of sight, out of mind. um or in the event that um again just receiving information, Warren Police has the authority to ask them to leave regardless of what the law says. We have the the authority to to dictate that whether they can be on our campus or not for the sake of our children's safety. I think that yes, we should restrict that. Absolutely. And it's important we carve that out because as you can see just from this discussion, some of the the the board policy authority as well as the state laws kind of conflict, but it's very clear as it relates to school property. Excellent. Great job. We like that. So that is policy 1617 for administrators. policy 3217.
093Um, basically the same language. It applies to our certified staff as well. And then policy 4217 applies to our support staff. So for action, I'm starting off with 3217 and then to I'm sorry. Yeah. 1617 40 327 and then 427. Can you also cover 727 since it's the same thing but for visitors? Yes, I can. And I purposely saved that one for last. And um again, this this one got a lot of conversation um last month. Um, the information that I just shared with you pertain to specifically policy 727 because that was the one that was kind of out there. The policy revision says that the board has the authority to prohibit visitors um, basically a zero tolerance for visitors bringing weapons on our campus. As I read, though they have the again the legal
094right to be in possession, we have the authority to ask them to to leave our campus in the event that either they are in possession unlawfully, which again now that turns into a felony, whether it's on their person or if it's in their car um and it's something that can be um that could be viewed um from the outside. Um or if we learn about um let's just say we have a situation um you know um involving adults that um leads out into the parking lot. We we receive information that there may be a weapon involved. Our police have the authority to um remove or ask that um adult to leave our our property immediately. Thank you. Um, and so with that, we'll pause Marcus for just a moment. Can we have is there a
095motion regarding policies 5772, 1617, 3217, 4217, and 7217, all of which address weapons and firearms on Warren Township property? Go ahead. I'll make a motion. So Lanna made the motion. Is there a second? and Julie seconded. Um, is there any discussion? Yep. Any other discussion hearing and seeing none, once again, all those in favor of adopting um action items 11.0 through 03 and 11.04, please raise your hands. That's seven. And anyone opposed? There are in fact still only seven people voting. So that passes unanimously. Thank you so much, Marcus and Miss Williams. For the record, police are the exceptions. Yeah, we want them to have record. Okay. Continue on. Policy 8400, emergency preparedness plans and drills. Um the purpose to ensure a safe environment for students and staff through comprehensive safety planning, coordination, and prevention
096emphasizes proactive collaborative approach to safety. the key components, if you recall, of policy 8400. Um the establishment of district and safe school committees, which um we currently have in place. Um safety plans that we revise yearly, safety specialists, which um those responsibilities and had a great conversation with um Mr. Dorsy as well about some of these specifics, but those um job that job description, those responsibilities fall under our chief as well as our our lieutenant that will be in place next month. Um regular training and drills, um safety equipment and supplies that we provide for um classrooms for for our buildings. Um threat assessment. um chief and I are um going to spend this summer of of trying to revise and and and really to to be able to to better communicate what that looks
097like across the board, not just from a safety but also from um some of the the the mental health and counseling aspect of that. Uh mental health confidentiality district provides mental health resources which we do reporting and accountability. um school resource officers which we have in place. Um and it emphasizes the regular review and community collaboration and comprehensive safety measures uh reflect reflecting current best practices and legal standards. It's a a big policy, but that is policy 8400. Can I have a motion to accept policy 8400? Yeah, Howard Dorsey uh moves that approve move that we approve uh PO 840 school safety information provided by Marcus Clayton. Thank Gloria second. So Howard made the motion and Gloria seconded. Is there any discussion? Yeah, let let me just say that you know we got together and
098uh we we weren't physically together. were on telephone and we ate up a lot of air time on the telephone uh talking about everything uh about the policy went page after page after page after page and I have to commend you for you know going through all of that and my questions and all that kind of stuff but uh you know we start talking about you know we things as mundane as the the outlining process that uh that that that we were using that wasn't ours but it was the uh Neo Neola they that that that's how you do outlines I sorry about that. It's not how I learned it. But that's that's beside the point. We talked about that. We talked about uh you know defining the composition of the uh uh of the
099safe school uh committee. I was really concerned about that and he cleared all that up for me. I mean he did a masterful job of that. And al also I mean as small as uh changing uh you know uh may to shall uh in those on areas where they applied they they were in the uh the write up uh little small things like that. I mean he was knocking it knocking it out the park. So uh I I really appreciate you uh giving me your time and uh spending your time and uh us going through that in that kind of detail and uh I was I was I was impressed. So thanks a lot for giving me your time in that regard. Thank you. Thank you, Howard. Any other discussion? Okay. Hearing Hearing Hearing Hearing
100Hearing Hearing Hearing Hearing and seeing none, all those in favor of accepting policy 8400, please raise your hands. And that is seven. All those opposed? Still only seven. And the motion carries unanimously. Last but not least, and the thing that puts you over the record, so go for it. Let's go. Policy 8420 emergency preparedness plans and drills in essence really supports policy 8400 um specifically drilling down to the coordinated approach to emergency preparedness for various incidents including natural disasters, fires, security threats, insurance staff and student safety. Um through our um use of our Raptor system, which is our standard response protocol, um our schools um through state law are required to do to perform many of these drills u monthly. they have some some flexibility with them. Um, but as a district, um, it speaks
101to the obligation we have to make sure that these safety components are in place. Um, plans must include clear warning system, notification procedures, evacuation routes, which we spent some time in our district safety committee this year talking about evacuation. We look to enhance that even more so this following year. And then our communication protocols and emergencies, uh, drill frequency and tights, um, post drill support, which this is new, um, as it relates to, um, some of our students that, uh, may have a hard time with, um, the the drills that we have, making sure that we communicate, um, with drills as best as we can. We know if it's a live situation, sometimes we're not afforded that opportunity. But uh mental health resources and counseling are provided following drills for those students that may need
102that. Emergencies to support students and staff well-being. U parental involvement schools must inform parents and guardians about upcoming drills in advance provide alternatives for students unable to participate. Um and then the documentation and um compliance that goes along with that that our principles are required to do. we have to send a report to the state um every year to um notify them that we've completed all of our drills successfully at all of our buildings uh school buildings with students. Um and then again drills are to be accessible for students with disabil disabilities including sensory friendly options. That is policy 8420. Thank you so much. Do I have a motion to accept policy 8420? I'll take Gloria who's got to learn to talk louder. Terry, would you mind seconding? Terry will second. Is there any discussion?
103Hearing and seeing none, all those in favor of adopting the policy, please raise your hands. All those opposed. Motion carries unanimously. Thank you so much for your time this evening. We truly appreciate it. And with that, we're going to move on to discussion items. And Dr. Tyranny Anderson. And because I feel like moral obligation, the Pacers are up 441. President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board, and the community. Um, tonight I bring to you for discussion board policy 5111 titled determination of legal settlement in eligibility for enrollment of students without legal settlement in the corporation proof of Indiana residency. Basically, this policy is to allow us to take out of district students um and give them due process before if before and if we have to dismiss them. Um, so the primary purpose of
104this revision is to clarify their due process, allow us to take out of district students, and prohibit us from taking from charging transfer funds um tuition, which we haven't done in the past anyway. So, I look forward to uh bringing this policy back to the next board meeting for an action item. And I'm happy to entertain any questions. Thank you so much, Journey. Thank you, Alison Woods. Okay, President Burke, Dr. Hansen, members of the board. Um I am coming to you tonight with discussion for policy 5410, promotion, placement, retention. Um it's a revised policy and this is really from um Senate Enrolled Act One. Um we are adding language about the um different ways that a student um with a disability may receive a good cause exemption. Um so go ahead and look through that
105if you have questions before the next board meeting. Um please feel free to reach out and I'm happy to answer any of those for you. Okay. I am also up here to talk about our student success handbook. Um, so every year we come to you um with updates for the student success handbook. Um, we have fairly minimal updates this year. Um, so I'm just going to review our process and um, those changes and then over the next month, please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or find any errors that we need to correct um, typos. Um so our board goals um this supports investing in our warren student journey and meeting the needs of the whole child academic excellence and student achievement and safety and operational excellence. Um in addition our
106strategic FL plan focus areas of academic excellence and achievement. Um did I say the same thing for these? No, they're maybe I may have duplicated those. U Warren student journey and meeting the needs of the whole child and safety and operational ex excellence. Maybe they're so close or maybe I duplicated them. I apologize. I'll update that for next month. Um, so part of our process is getting feedback and input um from lots of different stakeholders that um interact with our student success handbook. So of course our deans and assistant principles, K12 um review um the parts especially the discipline codes is where they um most often live some of the resources um some specific um areas of focus. Chief Northingington looking looking our police and safety. Jennifer Pope with healthy health healthy celebrations. Kim Howard,
107our nursing health and medication. Um Kent has reviewed our technology and dig digital citizenship. Um it's getting late. I can't talk. Lindtorm transportation. Matt textbook rental. Laura with family and student support and our 21st century scholars. Lamar reviewed our communication. Um Kate helped us with the canvas and um Pam Griffin harassment. We also did a really comprehensive attorney review. As you know, I always send the parts um of the handbook that we update to our attorney to review them. This year, I sent the entire handbook and asked them to just start from the beginning and look at all parts. Um so, a number of the reviews um are things that our attorneys have reviewed. Even they picked out some language and typo type things as well. So, not all of it was um legal ease,
108but um we have had that um comprehensive review this year. So I'm going um if you remember our handbook is divided into three sections. Um so I'm just going to highlight the um high level overview of each section. So in section one we have attorney recommended changes. You'll see Dr. Hansen's me message was updated. Um there's been updates to the 21 uh 21st century scholar with that being um automatic and students qualifying. um you'll see the whole section of digital literacy and citizenship um redlinined um and that is simply because um Kent has updated that whole section so it was easier to um really um strike and replace uh as you know technology changes so quickly and so we need to make sure that our policies and practices reflect that. Um and then our school
109calendar is updated as well. Um section two, there was some changes to how to access my stop um in the transportation section. That's the um parent um app to be able to track the school bus. Um our chief of police um added some car rider language to his safety um section. Um there's a bigger section, probably the biggest section our of our attorneys recommended um changes. There was um they added a lot of language around recess um and when students would go out to recess. Um so you can review that. Um and then same with section one with the network um and internet access and technology hardware agreement. Those were um completely struck through and new um new policies or new um parts are in place there. And then section three um we have some
110additional supports and consequences added things that the AP's identified that they um are doing or would like to do and want added to that section. The only change we have to discipline discipline codes affects um grades 58 and 912. Um Kent has learned through um again changes with technology. We've had plagiarism um in there as part of a code um and shifting that to academic dishonor dishonesty. plagiaris plagiarism really talks about copying work from another person and with the evolution of AI um academic dishonesty will be kind of a broader scope to be able to talk about people AI you know internet resources and things like that and then there's some attorney recommended changes in there um you'll see especially in the bullying section um a couple other things that I want to um or
111two other things I want to highlight um we are going to add um QR codes to any place where there's a link in there so when parents have um a hard copy um they can scan that QR code. So that will be in there before um we send that to print. Um and then um there is some new legislation with bullying um on how fast we have to um respond and notifying both parties. Um I've sent that to our attorney for review to see if we need to change anything um with our handbook. Um, and so if we do and there's changes, I'll make sure to get those out to you before the next board meeting so you can review that um, prior prior to. So I'm happy to take any questions if you have
112them now. Um, if not, please reach out to me. I have one. Yeah. Uh, what about a QR code for parent square? Um, we're adding that into the handbook somehow. Yes. So there are directions in there on how to access parent square. So that's a link. So, um I like Do you mean to get to the app to like download the app, right? For a lot of new parents or parents coming into the district. Yeah, absolutely. Very helpful. Yeah, I can see if my stop has an is an app. Bill, is my step stop an app? So, yeah, anything that we have in there that's an app, I can um I can figure out how to do that. Ryan can help me if I can't. Great idea. Any other questions for me? Okay, I'll see
113you next month. Thank you so much, Alison. And with that, we're going to go to closing comments and we will flip over Kevin. As I said, it was a great year and it's time to celebrate the success of our young people and encourage them to continue forward and remind them that the great future they have before them. and enjoy. Lanna, get some rest tonight. Finish out the week strong. Again, take you some self me time. Take care of yourself so we can come back stronger and better than ever. Terry, thank you for being with us this evening. I know um we always have our children um in the forefront of our mind when we make decisions and things. But I also want to thank our parents um for entrusting us to celebrate their children tonight.
114Um it was great to see the little ones and just see their success. Ryan, were any of those second graders by chance that reached 600? So that's great. Great news for us. Well, have a wonderful evening. We'll see you next year. Gloria. Well, I just want to say thank you for a great school year. It's just so nice to see our community, parents, teachers, you know, everybody just working together. I can just go on and on naming everybody, but teamwork is dream work and working together works. So, I thank you guys for helping make this a great school year. I look forward to the upcoming new school um year and I just thank God for our new person on board here and you know we always hate to see someone go. We hate to see
115Chenise go, but the, you know, we always have someone to come in, you know, with new blood. So, we just uh keep everything going. And I just want to uh thank all of you. Have a safe and enjoyable summer. And we look forward to seeing you at the beginning of the new school year. Mr. Dorsy, welcome. Go Pacers. They're not going Pacers right now. Um, I want to say uh take a personal moment to thank Matt, Brian, Allison, and probably Ryan too and Tim. Anyway, um yeah, everybody. Um for I had a lot of legislative stuff this year and um I borrowed slides and I asked questions and I had people look things over to make sure I was accurate on stuff and I really appreciate that. Um, this has been a tough year and
116it's not going to get better. Next year is going to or well two years. Next year and the next budget cycle is going to be just as bad. So, um, I want to thank you all for your help and I appreciate it. Have a great summer and we'll see you next month. Um, I understand I'm standing between you and the Pacers game, but I'm still going to take a moment. Um Kevin and I had a really good conversation on Monday and he kept saying um if the cuts were easy to make then we would have already made them. Um which is a true statement. Um there is a Tik Tocker that I watch um that does budget meals from Dollar General. Like that's her entire thing and it's how to and so she did a
117week's worth of meals on $20 exactly to the nose $20. She did five meals and there was there were people in her comments that kept saying, "Well, but if you'd gotten a bag of spinach or if you'd done this or if you had done that or if you'd done this other thing, it would be more nutritional or it might taste better or something along those lines." And she kept coming back with, "Okay, but then what do you cut?" Because if it's 20 bucks, it's 20 bucks. It's not 21.25. It's not 2250 because as we all know, the dollar store isn't the dollar store anymore now, right? A and that's that's the difficulty that we're given. $4 million is $4 million. You got to find it somewhere. It's not that any of us think less of
118any employee or anything they do or all of the things that they accomplish day in and day out. That's not the question. The question is $4 million is $4 million is $4 million. Um and so as we keep doing this and as we have to do it again next year perhaps and maybe the year after, please try to keep that in mind. We're trying to protect classrooms. We're trying to protect salaries. And that doesn't leave us with a lot. We're trying to protect jobs. Um trying to keep. So with that, thank you so much. I will see many of you at graduation where I will be crying like this even worse. And we're going to pretend it's not happening. Everyone have a wonderful evening.