001Call this meeting to order. Please stand for the pledge of allegiance. >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you very much. You may be seated and welcome to the May 619th uh 2026 regular school board meeting of the Richland Bean Blossom Community School Corporation. Uh we're glad to see all of you here this evening. Um and please let the record reflect that all board members are present uh this evening. And first we'll get into visitor comments. Um as the uh agenda says the for visitors comments there uh may be a lot tonight. Um you are limited to three minutes. Um so uh keep keep track of your time.
002It will be on the screen for you. Um and you know one of the things that you know we've always done is that there there can be no negative attacks on any individual people. you know, it's it's always been the the ground rules. Um I don't know what anybody's going to say about anything. So, um when there's a group, I always like to put that out there first. I mean, you know, so so please no negative attacks on any individual person. Um so, uh just remember that. Um, I'll have to uh stop you if that if if that comes up. But, um, knowing this community, I don't think that'll be a problem, but just for procedure, I figured I'd I'd give it a say. So, um, I don't know. Do we have a list? >>
003Okay. Well, then, uh, Mrs. Barrett will go down the list and call you up to the the podium. And, uh, if you would please state your name. Now, these microphones are only for cats. They do not project sound in this room. So, um if you could project your voice, that would really help uh because it's difficult to to hear um from the podium. Um this ear doesn't work and so it it helps if you can project your voice a little bit. So, um please do that. >> Okay. The first person we have tonight is Melissa Wells. Hi. I thought I was going to talk in the microphone, but I'll try to talk really loud. I teach um 8th grade at the junior high school. So, um I have two kids in the choir program now.
004Um I wrote out what I wanted to say because I have a tendency to ramble as some of my current and former students know. So, um I want to speak tonight in strong support of appointing our middle school choir director to lead the high school choir program. I understand that change can be difficult, especially after a longtime director resigns. Many families are emotional because this program means so much to our students and community. But moments like this are when we have to focus not on fear of change, but on who is truly best prepared to lead our students forward. Mrs. Campbell, our middle school choir director, has already earned the respect, trust, and admiration of students and families. She has dedicated herself to building young singers, not only musically but personally, encouraging confidence, discipline, teamwork,
005and a love for music. Those qualities do not suddenly disappear because the students get older. In fact, many of the students who will walk into the high school choir room next year were shaped by Mrs. Campbell already. There is value in having someone who already knows these students, believes in them, and has proven they can inspire excellence. A successful choir program is built on leadership, passion, consistency, and the ability to connect with students. Mrs. Campbell has already demonstrated all of these things. I hope we give her the opportunity she has earned and show our students that we value talent, commitment, and proven dedication to this community. Our students deserve deserve stability, encouragement, and a leader who is already deeply invested in their success. Thank you. Next up, we have Brandon Wells. And one other thing
006I forgot to mention is that this is a time for the board to take in information from people. So, you know, it's not a question and answer kind of thing. I I didn't mention that at the beginning, so I apologize for that. Don't mean to interrupt you, sir, but I just wanted to >> My clock didn't start. >> Let Yeah. Yeah. Your clock your your clock's not started. So, I just wanted to make sure you understood that. You know, we're not here to question answer. We just want to hear from you and what you have to say. So, please go ahead. >> Thank you very much. Well, thank you so much for the time tonight. I too, again, Brandon Wells. Um Melissa is my my wife, so we we have two kids in the choir
007program currently at the junior high school. Um I will tell you the purpose I'm here tonight is to enthusias enthusiastically support uh Mrs. Campbell's transition into the high school program. as an ex- choir director. I can tell you as a parent of two current of her two current students in the program. Um she has put on an absolute master class in communication and and imparting her wisdom and knowledge of her experience as not only a choir director but as a student who was born and bred into this program. I do not come from that background. Um I'm a huge supporter of the arts but that was not me. I'm more of a sports guy. But I will tell you, um, what I saw from Mrs. Campbell this this last two years was, um, her easing
008that burden for a novice like me, her making sure she's constantly communicating with parents and letting us know what our children can work on, um, what they're doing well, if there's any any problems in the program. She absolutely communicated that all at all times. That's really the best we can ask for. And I will tell you as a professional, as somebody who's had to hire and make tough personnel decisions, it's not easy. I don't envy your task in that. Um the the fact that so many people here in the room speaks to the passion we have for this program, this community, and every person in this room is responsible for the success of this program. I think that is first and foremost something we have to consider even if we're at opposite ends of the
009opinion on this personnel decision. when I'm hiring somebody in my in my business and I work in the nonprofit field. Um I'm actually hiring somebody right now and what I want is a deep candidate pool. Okay? And the reason I want a deep candidate pool is because I don't currently have someone in the building who's capable of doing the job who we've invested and who we've grown within our business. You have that. You have someone who came up in this program who has demonstrated at the junior high level that she is capable of leading this program to even new heights of success where it's already been wildly successful. I see no reason to even entertain the prospect of additional candidates when you have an internal person you have invested time and energy in and has
010shown to everyone in this room and everyone in this community that she is 1,000% deserving of the job. The fact that you developed that talent again speaks volumes of this entire room in this community who has brought her up within this program and made her the logical successor to an already successful program. Thank you very much. >> Next we have Ethan Deckard. It'll start when you talk. >> I'm ready. >> You go. >> Thank you. My name is Ethan Deckard and I was a past student of Mrs. Campbell and I hope to be a future student of Mrs. Campbell. I'll take you back to the first time that I was in show choir. I didn't like choir. It was not something that I really thought would be enjoyable. And then Miss Campbell showed that it's
011not about singing or dancing or any of that sort. It's about becoming a family and doing that with people that you know and love and that will you will hope to cherish. So, I think that having all of these people in here, as previously stated, speaks volumes for how much people enjoy and love Miss Campbell. And I just really hope that she can move up because I didn't have many like close friends when I was in like 8th grade, but she didn't really care for my perspective. She cared for how I treated people and how people treated me, which I really love. And oh god, >> you are justified. Take your time. You're okay. >> Um, >> you're doing great. >> Um, everyone student here, they can all agree that their show choir years have
012been almost perfection because of the works of Miss Campbell. She is such an inspiration to us all and I think that she should go up. That's all. Next we have Andrea Andrews. >> I will keep a timer on you. >> Yeah, I better keep a timer on me. But I didn't write anything down. So, I'm Andrea Andrews. I actually am your library and PLTW specialist at Edgewood Intermediate School. Hi, boss. And um I also have three kids that are in the choir. I have one that's going to walk the line in two days. Thank God because I'm ready for him to go to school. But I do want to tell you that one of the reasons why my son Michael is walking across that line is that man sitting down there, Brian, who believed in
013him and poured in him and loved him. And even when other kids said nasty things about him, he loved my kid. He gave him the shirt off his back Michael did this year because the man has done nothing but invested in him the last four years. And I will tell you when Brian was gone, it devastated my kids. Devastated. The one gleaming hope was the fact that you guys brought Verda in because I looked at them. Oh guys, you don't know how incredible it is that you actually get to spend nine weeks under her belt and under her teaching because that's so exciting for you to be able to learn from her because I learned from her. Brian learned from her in camps. And I am a firm believer, Brian, that when God closes a
014door, he opens a window and he's got a great window of blessings for you and your family. But let's talk about Kyra. And I call her Kyra because I was her first head mom. It was me and I came in after the other director and the director before that. Unfortunately, I had to do everything. And some of these people behind you will tell you I had to do everything. We were in charge of it all. Kyra was different. She came in and her and I we didn't rub well at first, but what I've got to know is I got to know her. I saw the love that she has for these kids. She is from the seeds of greatness of that man down there who loved on her and poured into her life. And because
015of that, she has blossomed into what she is. and she's going to do nothing but continue to grow this program. She is Edgewood Choirs. It is time. And like I said, greatness to you, opportunity to you, but I want to see her do this. My kids, because of this choir program, it has brought them through the trauma that they have gone through early on in life. This choir program, it was their niche, Jen, their niche. It's where they have come alive. and my two young ones who are seniors next year were considering not even going to do choir next year because they didn't know. But the minute they found out that Kyra was coming, oh, thank God, Mom. We're going to be okay. And I had the chance of going in two weeks ago during
016the tryyouts because Carol's like, "Oh my gosh, I got to sign my permission slip." So, I ran in there and about 3:30 in the afternoon, THERE WAS HALLWAYS full of kids. kids who have been in choir, out of choir, kids I have never seen before, all excited because she was coming at the helm. So, the Andrews family loves Brian Pollson, we love Verda Slinker, and we 100% support Kyra. Thank you. Next up, we have Jessica Foster. start. I feel like if I you just start talking. >> Okay. I'm writing this from the experience of what my son has been through. Um he was Kyra's first class, I guess I should say, in the eighth grade. He is now going to be a senior this year. and we are truly looking forward to welcoming Kyra Campbell
017as the high school coral director. Over the past four years, we have seen firsthand what she's accomplished with the junior high program and the incredible growth that has taken place under her leadership. Her enthusiasm, dedication, and ability to connect with students have revitalized the program and inspired so many young performers to continue their musical journey into high school. Mrs. Campbell brings fresh ideas, renewed energy, and a clear vision for the future of the high school program. We believe she has the passion and leadership necessary to help restore the program to the level of excellence and pride that many in the community have missed for years. Perhaps most importantly, she understands the importance of creating unity between the junior high and high school programs. These programs should not feel like two completely separate groups, but rather
018one connected music family that supports and builds upon each other. Because Kyra has personally experienced the program as both a student and an educator, she understands how to bridge that gap and create continuity, encouragement, and shared purpose between both schools. We are excited about the future of the program under her leadership and we are hopeful for an environment where students once again feel challenged, supported, valued, and inspired. We greatly appreciate everything that Verdis Linker did um coming in to guide and support our students through the remainder of the school year. Her willingness to step in during a difficult time and provide stability for the program has meant a great deal to many families and students. At the same time, we believe the program is ready for a new chapter and would benefit from fresh leadership
019and a renewed vision for the future. We feel it is time to bring in someone who not only understands the program itself, but is also truly knows the students, the parents, and the community as it has continued to grow and evolve over the years. We believe Kyra Campbell brings that unique combination of experience, passion, and connection to the community. Her fil familiar familiarity with the students and her proven success at the junior high make her an ideal person to help strengthen and unify the program moving forward. Next we have Stacy PA. Hello. I'm the Journeys teacher at EPS and this is very different than the last time I was up here celebrating my classroom. Dear members of the board, Dr. Sanders, Miss Barrett, it is with a heavy heart that I write this letter. 20
020years ago, I began my journey with Richland Bean Blossom, and from the very beginning, I truly loved coming to work each day. Over the years, I've been fortunate to serve in many different roles. And in each one, my goal has always been the same. To make a difference, to help students, support colleagues, and contribute in whatever way I could to make our school community stronger and better. Richmond Bean Blossom has been more than a workplace to me. It's been home. Unfortunately, after co something changed. The support, collaboration, and sense of teamwork with that once made this district feel special began to disappear. Professionally, I found myself in increasingly difficult circumstances without the support or resources necess necessary to meet the needs of my students or protect the well-being of my staff and myself. When I
021sought sought help, I often felt unheard. At times, I felt de dismissed, ridiculed, and made to feel as if my concerns and my professional judgment did not matter. I raised these concerns through the appropriate channels, hoping for meaningful support and solutions. But instead, the situation only got worse. As a special education teacher, I've always understood that the work is challenging. I have never expected it to be easy. But what became unbearable was being expected to manage severe student behaviors, repeated physical aggression, and unsafe working conditions without adequate support. My staff and I were injured regularly. I personally underwent three surgeries related to injuries sustained at work. Despite repeated pleas for help and advocacy for my students, my staff, and myself, I too I was too often met with the message that it was simply part
022of my job. It is not. No educator should feel unsafe at work. No teacher should have to fund essential classroom needs out of pocket. because they are told to buy it themselves. No staff member should feel that their voice concerns or well-being are illrelevant. Over time, the emotional, physical, and mental toll became too great. I began dreading a job I once loved deeply. I lost talented members because they too could no longer endure the physical and emotional demands without proper support. Perhaps hardest of all was realizing that the passion and joy I once brought to this work had been replaced by exhaustion, discouragement, and hurt. >> You could finish Stacy if you want. >> Thank you, Dr. Sanders. I love Richland Bean Blossom and leaving is not what I wanted. There is a part of
023me that still wonders who is going to give out the hugs, who will advocate fiercely for the students who need it the most. and who will continue the work that meant so much to me for so many years. But I realized after told being told that I could not have a voice and that my perception of everything was wrong that that person could not be me. Because of this, I regretfully resigned my position with Richland B. blossom effective the last day of my current teaching contract in order to preserve my own peace of mind, my physical health, my mental health, and the well-being of my family. I am grateful for the many years, relationships, and memories I have built here. Edgewood is great. I will always care deeply about this district and the students it
024ser it serves and it is my sincere hope that future educators will be given the support, respect and resources they need to do this important work. Thank you. Next we have Daniel Sessions. Mr. President, ladies and gentlemen of the school board, thank you for your time and opportunity to speak tonight. I stand here today not as one individual, but as someone reflecting the feelings of many parents, students, alumni, and community members who strongly support the promotion of Miss Kyra Campbell from the junior high program into leadership of the Edgewood High School choir program. While my comments tonight may seem overly redundant to the prior comments offered, I opine that this redundancy only amplifies them. Quite simply, Miss Campbell has been one of the best things to happen to Edwood Showquire program in years. Her energy,
025professionalism, work ethic, and genuine investment in students have elevated morale, participation, and excitement throughout their music community. Students respond to her because she knows because they know she believes in them. Parents support her because they see results and the community has rallied around her because excellence, consistency, and leadership naturally earn trust. Promoting her is not only a sign that this corporation recognizes talent and commitment. It is the right decision for the long-term health of this program. I know a concern has been raised that the corporation may not have conducted a long enough search before arriving at a decision. But I would respectfully ask how long should a district continue a search when the right candidate is already standing in front of them. Miss Campbell has not uh and not an unknown quantity. She is a
026proven leader, a proven teacher and an Edgewood alumnist who already understands this community, its traditions, and its students. She has already demonstrated an ability to build relationships, inspire excellence, and positively grow these programs. Sometimes the best leadership decision isn't the longest process, but it is recognizing proven excellence. when you ha already have it. Strong programs are built by empowering strong educators. When schools identify exceptional leaders, they should support them, develop them, and place them in positions where they can have the greatest impact on students. Mrs. Campbell has more than earned that opportunity. Students deserve a safe and stable environment. Students deserve positivity. Students deserve leadership focused on growth and development while providing an enriching educational experience in the classroom every single day. And that is exactly why this decision matters. Mrs. Campbell represents an opportunity
027to move the program forward to restore unity, rebuild trust, and refocus the culture around students, music excellence, and opportunity. I encourage this board to stand confidently behind this promotion and send a clear message that the RBB CSSC supports educators who inspire students, strengthen programs, and elevate the entire community as a whole. Thank you for your time. Next up, we have Emma Curtis. Hi, my name is Emma Curtis and I'm a showcar student here at Edgewood. I just wanted to share my experience with m about Mrs. Campbell. Mrs. Campbell is the one who encouraged me to join the choir and it made me made a real big difference in my life. If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have found my passion for show choir that I have now. Whenever I felt nervous or unsure, she
028made me feel confident in myself. She believed in my leadership abilities and gave me a chance to be a dance captain in the classroom. She was a great teacher and always understood what I needed to do. I always understood what I needed to do and I felt very prepared when coming into the competition season. Mrs. Campbell taught me a lot of things that I use in my everyday life. She taught me to always be empathetic with my peers. She would she would always tell me that you never know what someone is going through and to always be kind. She would she would teach me that hard work would pay off and I would spend a lot of time rehearsing, preparing, and looking at videos just so I could get better. She pushed us to be
029our best and believed in us even when we didn't believe in ourselves. Every day I would look forward to coming to school just so I could go to that class. She created this fun atmosphere that made me feel comfortable and secure. I'm looking forward to having her as a teacher again. Um, we have been through a lot this year, but I truly hope we can all move forward together. We can we have so such amazing people in all the show groups, and I want us to become a team again. We all deserve a chance to do our best and support one another. Thank you for listening. Next we have Molly Kefir. I'm another one that's glad that you have a clock. Uh I don't have anything prepared. I come forward not just in support of
030a candidate, but just in the program in general. Um when I think about what an educator is, it's someone that's not going to just teach a subject. It's someone that's going to challenge our students to be who they are, to find themselves, to make the communities that we live in better, and Kyra represents that to me. My daughter is a junior, soon to be senior very soon. Um, she was part of the first year that Kyra had. And I will tell you that I have seen my daughter thrive under the various experiences she's had here at Edgewood and I'm very grateful for the passion that we all clearly have for this program. But when I think of what I want her to experience in her her senior year and what the representation as she becomes
031a young adult, I think of the values that Kyra taught her in her eighth grade year. To be herself because that's who she's meant to be. To find her passions, to make the world around her better, to treat people with kindness. Those were her experiences. And Kyra lives that. And I appreciate that she brings that to our students. And I think that as we think of what the program needs to move forward, it's someone who has experienced that firsthand. The program made Kyra in many ways. The leaders that she experienced that from and she carries that forward. So I say it's a blessing that we have somebody that came up through that can carry that forward. So I appreciate the time and everyone's passion here and I look forward to what the program will do
032in the future. Ethan Stags. My name is Ethan Stags and I'm here to just basically come out here and say that I think Miss Campbell is just a wonderful person and if it weren't for her I wouldn't even probably be in choir because in fifth grade I took a break from choir knowing it probably wasn't my favorite thing anymore. Then I was walking down the sixth grade hallway and all of a sudden she she recommended to me that choir would be a great option for me. So I decided to join. Then I see a bunch of flyers show up for show choir camps of America. I look at this and I question what is show choir? But I knew that my dad and my brother have already been through this activity. So I go to
033them and ask and I decide to join because I think it'll be fun. We won many awards and then I decided to come back for another year because I truly loved this activity. I come back, I got a leadership role and she truly made me feel like I was deserving of this role. She reminded me every single day that I am worthy, I am loved, and I am talented. And I just want to say that we as much as the past can hurt us, it's always a good thing to move on. And um yeah, that's pretty much all I have to say. Molly Osgood. >> Hi everybody. I too have a prepared didn't want to leave anything out. So uh my name is Molly Osgood. I am the parent of Luke Osgood. Um he's been
034a student of the school corporation since kindergarten. He's currently in ninth grade at Edgewood High School. Um, before I go into detail about the purpose of why I'm here, I would like to just tell you a few things about my son, Luke. A few years ago, Luke was a shy, timid, a quiet boy. He went into sixth grade trying to discover his interests and sense of self. As a student who was not involved in athletics and a culture where boys are often expected to play sports, he struggled at times to find where he belonged. So, this brings me to why I'm here today. Um, my husband Matt and I want it clearly known that we have full confident confidence in Kyra Campbell's ability to lead the high school show choir and we support her whole
035wholeheartedly. I cannot express enough appreciation for Ky, what Kyra has done for our son and for so many other students. She created a place where students could belong, a place where they could share their love of music and dance while learning the value of hard work, discipline, and commitment. She pushed them to give their best so they could take pride in what they put out in the world. For students who did not see yet see their own potential, Kyra helped them discover it. Under her leadership, students gained confidence, passion, and a stronger sense of self. The success of the Edgewood Junior High High Show choirs and the trophies they earned are the tangible evidence of the of the talent and dedication she inspired. But I really believe the true measure of her impact is the
036transformation seen in these students themselves. We see this every day with Luke. Because Kyra believed in him, Luke being able to believe in himself. Our once quiet boy now performs solos and competitions. He sings on stage with a confidence that I will never experience myself. And he um and he has so much self-confidence and he's willing to put in countless hours of hard work that challenged his stamina, focus, and self-discipline all under Kyra's guidance. So now when people ask Luke the question so many boys are asked, "What sports do you play?" Luke looks them in the eye and says, "I'm in show choir." And we can't thank Kyra enough for giving him that confidence and for that sense of belonging. Thank you, >> Luke. Buddy, that's your entrance. Um I'm sorry. We have to do
037one thing um administratively. Um do I have a motion to extend public comment past 30 minutes? >> Somebody motion. >> Is there a second? >> A second. >> Moved and seconded. All in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. Motion carries. I'm sorry. Please continue. >> And on that note, we have Luke Ozgood. >> Hello. Um So before I joined show choir, I was very shy and quiet. I didn't know a lot of people and I wasn't in a single extracurricular. Mrs. Campbell gave me a lot and a lot of other people the chance to be in a group where everybody cares for each other and works as a team. Mrs. Campbell was extremely supportive of me the three years I had her and truly helped me gain more confidence and courage. Without her, I wouldn't
038be where I am today in music warehouse and even theater. So many people were given the chance to grow because of the opportunities and support Mrs. Campbell gave. >> Next up, we have Brian Pollson. Um, I would like the opportunity to uh thank some of the thank list and that um includes a lot of the people uh sitting in front of us. Um, I usually only make one pilgrimage over to see the school board and that's when I'm like proposing a trip, you know, like when when we were going to New York or Florida or any any place else. But, um, you know, Mr. Tucker. Um, my first encounter with you was in my second year of teaching at the junior high and um, I brought sixth graders over and I didn't know anything about
039a facilities request use form thing and I figured just throughout the day uh, the auditorium is going to be clear, right? So, so, so I go in there and u, Mrs. Murphy is in there with her eight or nine students and um we go in there to try to set the finale for one of our concerts and um so he's like what what are these kids coming in here? And so, but uh you were kind enough to uh let us stay and you have been a kind, generous uh respectful uh and trustworthy individual. Um I've uh really uh welcomed your leadership and thanked you for your leadership. U Miss Jacobs, I I I don't know as much about you, but um I know that you empower the same um integrity and leadership that all of
040the other board members have. Um and so I look forward to seeing you um continue to go on and do the best you can just like all these other board members. Do the best you can. um for all the years that you have uh to come. So, thank you so much, Mr. Journal. Uh you and I go um quite a ways back. And not only are you trustworthy and uh full of integrity, but you also demand the respect values that we have that we hold as teachers or at least um the values that teachers will exhibit. And um I I thank you so much for coming up and shaking my hand at fall festivals and at concerts and um you you never forgot us. You never you never forgot me and you never forgot us.
041Uh Mr. occur. I thank you uh not only for last last uh board meeting I was not in a place where I could make it over here. I'm a little bit more composed and I can make it over here now. Um so I hear that you have you you said some very kind remarks about me and I uh I I appreciate that. so much. And um you too exhibit the same integrity and leadership and you always always always have done the very best you can for students and teachers. whether that be in the form of trying to push through new facilities or just make sure their academic values are always considered. So, um I I couldn't thank you more for the leadership you have uh exhibited on this school board. Mr. Deamas, always the smartest
042man in the room. Um I I I could go on, but um um I'll leave it at that. You are definitely the smartest man in the room, and I knew that for just the few years I had over there at the high school um working with you. And um you were always a role model to me. And um and that that's not just because you were Mr. Jeopardy, but um you you are always a role model to me and um now you're a role model. Your students when you taught them and came into our choir room would always praise your name for everything you did for them. And um so thank you all up here um so much for what you've done. You are the ones who never get thanked nearly as much as you
043should have. You can add the principles along with that, but um you never get the same um admiration as some of we teachers have gotten in the past and um certainly the students where it should fall the most to begin with. So um did I miss anybody? I missed I know I missed um certain people where >> Brad >> no I started with Mr. talkers. So, >> so um but um yes, he is a a fantastic individual who always has his heart uh in the way of students in in the way to um students as well. Uh always um puts them first and foremost as you all do and I don't want to run run over too much over time. uh my students uh had always said that I talk too much and so um
044I'll try to uh not do that and so just um know that you are thanked know that you are you are appreciated for what you have done and will continue on doing. So thank you all. Next we have Carrie Brinenbell. >> Hello. I'm not the public speaker. I've written something but taken it apart. So if it doesn't flow well, I apologize. But I wanted to share my experience with the program and with Miss Campbell. She's been a wonderful influence on my son from mentorship in junior high and beyond. My son signed up for showquire the year that Mr. Dodess left as a seventh grader. We came to understand that COVID was a huge setback to the program and Miss Campbell took it over and took that junior high group of very few kids with very
045little excitement or very little understanding of showquire and turned it into a big deal. She advocated for the program and for the kids turning one show choir into two mini warehouse and sophisticates. By my son's eighth grade year, I joined the leadership team and worked closely with Mrs. Campbell. I got to know her better as a person. She shared that she was Brian Pollson's student and being a part of show choir in high school was a highlight for her. Her home life growing up wasn't the easiest and it was clear that choir was the place she was the happiest. She said it was always her dream to return and teach show choir at Edgewood. I listened to her inspire to unify the junior high and high school programs. It impressed me that her vision was
046not only focused on her junior high program, but also her outlook was set on what her group of outgoing junior high students could be for the high school program. She continued to want to build a community of connection. When I hear stories of how Mr. Pollson inspired Kyra Campbell to be a music teacher, it hits home because of the impact she has had on my son. Her mentorship and encouragement offered to my son has taken him from a kid that had no significant music experience to someone being comfortable on the stage. She has taken time outside of the classroom to encourage him. His freshman year, he was brave enough to take on a big role in the school's musical, the High School Musical. Mrs. Campbell worked with him on his songs, and when the pressure
047became too much, he leaned on her. This is continued with extra help for Cabaret Nights, his lead role in The Little Mermaid. My son will talk to us, but she understands the gravity that goes along with performing. He trusts her and looks to her for guidance. We could ask no more from our children's educators than to be an influence towards personal growth. We could ask no more for Oh, my beyond. Sorry, let me do that again. We could ask no more from our children's educators than to be an influence towards personal growth beyond the years they have them in the classroom. To have a teacher show so much love for the program, the school corporation, and put so much heart into the kids because of what it meant to her growing up is exactly the
048kind of educator I want around my son. I hope my comments only reinforce the high regard you have for Mrs. Campbell. Her love of teaching and inspiring students is so commendable and I've experienced it firsthand. To be so shaped by the program in her youth only to follow her dreams to be a musical educator and have the opportunity for a full circ circle moment feels like an exceptional chance. You were lucky to have her as a teacher in your school corporation and I sincerely hope that you give her the opportunity to lead the high school program. Next we have Bridget Devit. My name is actually Addison Devit. I am an alumni of the Edward Choirs program and I have decided to pursue pursue music education as my major in college at Ball State. Throughout my
049first year in college for music education, I have learned many qualities that are needed to be a music educator and I believe that Mrs. Campbell exemplifies all of them very well. There is a real lack of respect for music education and I think that having such a strong teacher at like already in the school program just speaks volumes and it's important that you support the teachers that you have because there aren't a whole lot of them coming up. Um sorry I didn't prepare anything to speak but um I just she has taken me in as I never had her as a choir student but she let me intern with her the second that I told her that I was interested in becoming a music teacher. She let me come in every single day for um
050her show choir classes and help out and observe my senior year of high school and still reaches out and lets me come in and observe her classrooms. And I hope to model my future classroom largely based off of her. And I would love to see her continue to make um this Edward choir program stronger by being at the high school. Next we have Ken Boff. >> Hi, my name is Ken Boff and I'm would was with my son Charlie at Bradford Woods when an email wedged its way through the trees and uh with the announcement from Principal Acriman that Kyra Campbell was going to be the the next choir teacher. And I was thrilled with it. It was a wave of relief that went over me cuz I saw the when my son Nick, who's
051going to be a rising sophomore next year, uh was in show choir, how he grew as a person, how he came out of his shell, how he just just blossomed on stage in a way that we never saw at home. But this kid, you put him on stage and he comes alive. And it's because of of of Kyra Campbell of instilling uh a belief in him that he should focus on working on what he he loves. and that is singing and dancing. And I can tell you the kid's not gonna get a recording contract, but he is he he does work extremely hard because she has encouraged him and he has now had solos and he's gotten much much better uh over the years because of that drive that that uh that she instilled in
052him. Furthermore, he's now at the high school, but when he has he's been she has been a mentor to him because early in the year he reached out to her to talk to her about an issue that he was having and she was immediately there uh to help him. Uh I come from a sports background and anytime you have a coaching change or anything and essentially that's what this is. That's what that's what we're talking about. You want to have somebody who come in who can provide a smooth transition from one coach to the next, who has a vision and and inspiration of what they want a program to be and that has the credentials to to do that and the caring to carry out their vision. Kyra Campbell checks every single one of those
053boxes in dark black marker. And I app I strongly encourage her hiring as shquire director. Last but not least, we have Josh Chavez. >> Hello everybody. Um just wanted to share u a few thoughts uh on the top of my mind uh but that have also been in my heart. um gratitude uh and concern um and at the same time uh a plea. We have three young boys uh in the lower grades and uh they've we're so uh we're so grateful to have seen them thrive um uh get to work on their social skills and making friends uh working through problems. and we couldn't be more than grateful for all the wonderful teachers uh and staff that have invested in them. Um uh my concern is uh when we lost uh Principal Wooden, Matt Wooden,
054um as a parent, um I don't know a lot of you know what may or may not have happened. um just that he was part of the staff, part of the uh the teachers that have invested. And you can tell when uh somebody it's a job and you can tell when someone uh leans into it 100% day in and day out uh in the wintertime out there directing traffic. Um so, you know, what does a thriving uh learning environment uh in schools for the staff and for the students look like? I don't know. But what are the metrics that you measure? Um, you know, are are the students in a structured safe uh environment? Are the teachers are they being um are they being backed? Are they being uh served if you would them being
055the professionals? Um having the the credentials, the experience, and also the passion. It's not just a job. They're here. Matt was one of those teachers. and what did we as a community, as a district, uh leadership, staff, did we do everything that we could? Do we even know what the metrics are? And if we do, uh what what was done to make sure that uh Mr. Wooden could have stayed here uh coming from, you know, working his way up knowing so much about the ins and outs. Um, it's not enough if we uh as parents just don't yell at our children every day. Uh, it's not enough if we uh just are kind to them every day. It's our responsibility to somehow find moments of clarity, to uh be able to talk with them, understand
056them, what's going on in their lives, to be able to find what are some of their god-given talents, uh if you will, some of their uh inclinations, how can they potentially make an impact in this community and in this world? And when we have the metrics and people are having the backs of our staff and giving an ear to the parents um and doing everything they can to free up the teachers to do what they do best, help these children reach their potential. uh it they are uh now and in the future preparing and doing everything that we possibly can together collectively to help these children reach their potential, not just uh maintain losing talented staff. Um but that's my concern. Uh and my plea is that we could as a uh board of directors
057um as uh superintendents, as teachers, as a community, that we could not just uh be busy about our duties as leaders, teachers or parents, but that we could find those moments of clarity to be able to connect with our teachers, see what they need, free up their hands so they can focus that much more on helping our children reach their potential, their God-given talents, so that they can make the world a better place We're very fortunate with the district that we have at this time and it breaks your heart to see uh other areas of the country uh maybe bigger cities with um just the problems and difficulties that they have. But we are not there right now. And that is my plea that we could as a team and if you guys would let
058us know as parents how we can come on board and help free up your time or the teachers to have the staff's back so that we don't um lose any more talent like uh principal wouldn't. So thank you. >> Well thank you all very much. I really appreciate uh everyone coming tonight and and speaking. Um it uh I always especially uh like it when the uh students and younger people speak and and we get to hear from from them. >> So um I uh hope that we can have a crowd like this every month. So that would be that would be awesome. Um so are there other any preliminary motions for the agenda? Can I make a comment, Mr. Kerr? >> Yeah, sure. >> I guess I don't if it's on the record or off
059the record, but >> keep an eye on the legislation, what goes on with legislators and what's going on because there's been a lot of budget cuts that hit from the last legislative session with SB1. And I worry about the money part a lot. So pay attention to it and let your voices be heard with your area legislators and your local senators as well because it's it's very important because we got to pay our teachers and we got to take good care of our people here because we got good people here but we got to have the resources to do it as well. So I'm I'm encouraging you you mentioned Mr. Chavez. What can we do that will help a lot to reach out to the your legislators. Okay. Thank you. Anything further? Hearing? Nothing. We'll
060move to our consent agenda. And first we have approval of minutes from April 21st, 2026. It was our regular uh board meeting. Then we have uh the treasures report for April of 2026. And Mr. Dural, the claims, please. >> Thank you, Mr. President. For gross wages on payroll for April 3rd, 2026 is $84,840. for gross wages on April 10th, 2026, $851,465.30. For gross wages on April 24th, 2026, $862,661.36. And for gross wages totals 1,798,966 for vouchers claims and prepays April 1st to April 30th 2026 is 1,539,18949. for claims regular vouchers for May 19th 2026 is $480,690 46 for vouchers total of 2 million19,87879.95 for a grand total of 3 million818,8461. Thank you, Mr. President. >> Thank you. Um, next we have personnel resignations, retirements, non-renewals, leaves, and terminations C1 through 18 and personnel appointments and
061transfers D1 through 24. Um, we're also excited to have two donations. The first is from donor's shoes for supplies for Mrs. Freeman's class. And then there's a donation of four remote control toy trucks valued at $1,479.80 for nutrition services. From whom? >> Anonymous. From Anonymous. I wonder what nutrition services we use with toy trucks. I can't wait to see. That sounds exciting. >> Um, so do we have a motion on the consent agenda? >> I'll move approval. I'll second. >> Moved and seconded. Uh any discussion? All those in favor say I. >> I. I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Dr. Sanders, you wanted to uh do an introduction. >> Yes. Uh I am very excited to uh welcome uh Robert Bolton House uh back to the Mustang Corral. Uh uh I've known Robert for
062several years now and uh and we had a conversation a couple years ago and I hung up the phone and I just thought, man, that is a good guy. He's a great educator. Um and um now we have the opportunity to have him on board. Uh, Robert is a 1998 graduate of Edgewood High School and I heard he's pretty good at football, but uh he uh earned his uh bachelor of science degree at Indiana State University, master of science degree from IU and he is currently working on his education specialist degree at Indiana State uh University. Has 22 years of experience in education. the last seven years at uh as principal at Owen Valley High School. And uh when I called his references, they had nothing but flying colors to say about uh Robert and
063um and a lot of people have. I don't know if you've paid attention to social media, but uh Robert's hire was a big hit in the community. So >> stand up. Stand up, Robert. >> Cats get a picture OF >> SO ROBERT I JUST HOPE I CAN LIVE UP to all that. Um, no, seriously, it's to the board, to Dr. Sanders, um, it's an honor. It truly is. Thank you for entrusting me with this. Um, Jimmy and I spoke. It's been years coming. >> And, and that's how I feel. Um, throughout the years, timing didn't work for one side or the other. and I'm glad it did here and and I'm ready. Um so many positive things going on in this district. I'm just happy to be home. I'm ready to put on the black
064and red again and uh have loved Owen Valley. It's just it's time. >> It's time and I'm ready um appreciate all the passion that I see here tonight. um not just for me but um for the program because the reason I say that there's going to be times we disagree on which road to take but what's important is that we keep the goal in mind and we'll make those decisions we'll talk about them where they need to be made but at the end of the day once that decision is made it's important that we unite and we move forward for that goal and so that's what I see here tonight talking about the choir program um when decisions are tonight. What's important is when we walk out those doors, it's the unity because it's these
065kids we're talking about. And I know that's what you're going to do. So, thank you guys. I'm ready. And I'll be here next week. Mr. Mr. Kirk and I also introduce uh Robert's wife Alita and his daughter Ashlin and Adeline. Did I get that right? Adeline and his son Austin is at a wrestling match so he couldn't be here tonight. So let's give them a round of applause. So so glad you're part of the family again. So thank you so much for coming back and joining us. Okay. Um we'll get into our regular uh business. We have consideration to approve the classified handbook. Um and we have Mrs. Shock for that. Um, and uh, I will say that, you know, the classified handbook is really important information and if you want to stay and continue
066uh, with the uh, meeting, you're welcome to, but we we can take a pause if if you would like to go home for for dinner. >> We'll forgive you. We understand. >> I know you've been through a lot of meetings. I Yeah. I Yeah. So, we we won't, you know, make you feel awkward if you would like. >> Thank you so much. Can I make a comment? >> Oh, yes. Yes. Please, please. Wait, wait a second. >> I just wanted to make We usually do our comments in the end, but I wanted the students to hear what I had to say because this pertains to them. I had a lot of students reach out to me um in particular. I think the board members as well have. We know that you guys are going through
067a lot. You've been through a lot. I'm I chose this position because of you, because of the students. I didn't choose it because of your parents. I didn't choose it because of anything more than pursuing avenues that students needed in order to gain in their life. So I just wanted to tell you that you know my decision this isn't I'm not speaking for the rest of the board but my decision was solely based on the information I was given from the students. I did not parents I'm glad you spoke but that's not who I am working for right now in this in that decision making that we have um heard so much about I wanted the students to lead um in their avenue in their um in their own voice and so I wanted each
068one of you to know whether it was a decision that you wanted or you didn't want you wanted it to change. However it may be, no matter what it is, continue on. Be proud of everything that you're going through. Whether it was a hard decision, not where you wanted to be, or exactly where you want to be, stick together with your friends. Enjoy this time. It goes by quickly. I my baby graduates next week, so it goes by quickly. Enjoy every single moment you're on stage. No matter who your director is, no matter who your principal, your teachers, you enjoy that moment. Take it in and move forward. And I'm so proud of you guys for everything that you've accomplished. Um, I I enjoy being able to tell the community that I'm a board member
069of these students here at Edgewood. I'm proud of all of you. Continue to go forward and move mountains. said any better. >> Thank you all. >> Thank you. >> See y'all again. >> I'll try to get you a little closer. Robert, you're going to make him stay. >> It's okay. Listen to your wife. >> Okay. All right. >> Enjoy the night. >> You'll get more opportunities to come. So, >> yeah, you'll get plenty. Can we have a break? >> Yes. Actually, let's take a fivem minute recess. >> I'll call this meeting back to order. And so, um, sorry, Mrs. Shottney, that I cleared the room for you. I you know I >> I mean if you want to go on and I just was going to briefly say that um you have a a document
070there that shows that we just updated a few things and further clarified some language that as we go along through the year sometimes we read something and we're like does that make sense and so then we make a little note and say let's make it make sense and so we updated some language to make it make sense. And then in addition, um I think the most exciting part about our classified handbook this time is the addition of the nutrition services addendum. It was a handbook prior. So that was already approved and we had that, but we added it into the back of the classified handbook. And then we created a new addendum for the maintenance um and custodial staff specifically. And so that has been added and it's on the back of the handbook. We
071also have a link to the e-learning um the e-learning handbook that a link's been put in there so that when staff go to the classified handbook, they know where to find that e-learning handbook now. So, those are some of the the things that I I think are really neat about this this new addition that we're putting out for 2627. Thanks. >> Thank you. >> Do I have a motion? >> I move approval consideration to approve a 2026 27 classified handbook. >> Second move. >> Seconded. Any discussion? >> Thank Thank you for for the updates. >> Yes. Thank you very much for putting that together. >> Yeah. >> All those in favor say I. >> I oppose. >> Motion carries. >> Next we'll look at the RBB CSC artificial intelligence AI guide. I wish it was
072just none but Mrs. Barry. >> Yes. What you guys have in front of you uh in the board packet is a request not to vote on policy. We already have the policy in our handbook. This is really taking the the policy that we have through Niola and putting guard rails around it. Um I laughed the other day. My daughter walked into my office and she noticed I was using Google Gemini as I was working on a grant. And she immediately said, "What would Dr. Sanders say if he knew you were using AI?" And I said, "I don't know. Let's ask him." And I said loudly because we share a a a door between our offices. and he walked in and he said, "I would say why not?" So, um, we really need some guard rails
073in place with AI. Um, and this is a living breathing document. Um, we're going to have adjustments to this a lot. AI is, um, growing and as K through2 schools, we are just now in the beginning stages of learning how to incorporate this. Um, it's difficult for teachers. It's difficult for teachers to use themselves and it's also difficult for teachers to know how to teach students how to use it. Um so we did I shouldn't say we Megan Scott led the way with this along with a team of teachers. Rick uh Routton was a big part of that as our tech director um administrators and students. And so we have had um trials with kids. We have received a lot of feedback from parents, teachers and students. and we are ready to roll out our
074first try at this guide. Like I said, know that it's our first shot at this and it's going to have a lot of work to do as AI is growing and adjusting and we're learning more every day. Um, but we ask you to approve the guide for next year. This will al also be in our handbooks which I'll bring to you in June for approval. >> I'll move approval of the AI guide. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion? But it's it will be a challenge for teachers, for administrators. I'll be >> I hope that students use it wisely. They will use it. I hope they use it wisely. >> Yeah. >> And it's going to be a it's it's a brave new world. >> It sure is. It sure is. >> And the guy I
075thought the guy the rubric that you guys put together >> Yeah. It's going to really help. It's a guiding light for teachers and for students both. But they have to it has to be communicated well to them >> 100%. >> Because it's it is a working living document. Y that helps students understand when and how they can use AI and how they'll be um assessed in that way. I think it helps our teachers a ton. So I'm excited to see that in implementation as well. >> Anything else? All those in favor say I. >> I oppose. >> Motion carries. >> Now there is a approval of new positions at RBBBCsc. One is the multilanguage learner uh or the language language learner interventionist. Another is a elementary registered nurse. And the last is exercise science teacher
076for one period a day. Do we have a motion on creating these three new positions? >> I move approval. >> I'll second. >> Move and second. Um, Jennifer, would you please? >> Sure. Absolutely. Uh, we like acronyms in education. So whether you call it MLL, multil- language learner, ELELLL, English language learner, or ENL, English as a new language, it all pretty much means the same thing. What we're asking you to uh to do is approve a full-time multil- language learner interventionist. It's very similar to what we do in our title one programs. Um, interventionists are not necessarily just teaching assistants. They truly do work one-on-one and in small group with our students. Um, usually with below grade level skills and standards. Um, as you can see down below, we're asking you to approve a full-time
077interventionist non-exempt. Um, that total cost to the corporation and the education fund would be uh slightly under $33,000 for that position. We are currently funding two assistant positions uh working with our MLL teacher and the cost of that is roughly 34,000 right now. Um so what we're asking you to do is is switch out two part-time positions for one full-time position. It'll give us more um consistency in that program and also at the same time um allow us to have somebody here uh day in and day out and continue to um invest in their education so that um we can keep somebody skilled in that position for hopefully a longer period of time. >> How will they be deployed? I mean, will they be throughout the buildings or will they be >> That's a great
078question, Mr. Damas. will really depend on who applies and and their experience for that position. Um what I am finding what we are finding I should say is that um our little guys down at K2 um 35 their tier one instruction through Orton Gillingham is teaching them the English language through phonics instruction with their gened teachers. um where we used to put a lot of emphasis with those guys um what we're seeing is really at our secondary level our kids who are coming in who don't speak a bit of English um sixth grade and above and particularly at the high school level when they have to earn credits on top of that um I can say we as a district are not doing a great job there and that is not from lack of trying
079it's um we're still trying to to tweak those systems and make them the best we can um so I do think that we will see more of an emphasis next year at the secondary level. Um, but what that schedule will look like is hard to say. Um, I'm really excited and so proud of Sarah Jalazizi and the work that she has done with these students this year. Um, we have had, >> I believe it was six students who tested out through WEDA, which is the highest number we've ever had. And in addition to that, we have another five or six who uh potentially can test out of the program through a portfolio that she will submit um of evidence of their their growth in the English language. Uh this would be huge for our program,
080huge for our kids. Um we want them to eventually get to the point that they're testing out long before they get to high school. Um other than those students who move into the district and um Sarah has made huge strides in that this year. So, I'm I'm just really proud of the work she's done in one year's time with this program. Anxious to see the growth that we put into it next year as well. >> Well, I I just know I had some English language learners who would come in and I felt completely powerless to to help them because I'm not I'm not a language teacher. I'm I'm an English teacher. There's a there is a difference and I just and we never had that. So, I'm I'm glad that we're taking those steps. >>
081So, we're going for two part-times to one full-time. >> Going from two part-times to one full-time. >> So, about It's a push finally. >> It's basically a push financially. Perfect. Yes. Perfect. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Is there an adult class? I mean, I can speak Hooser really well, but but I'm not very good at English, so I didn't know if >> Great question, Mr. Damas. >> Okay. Hooser and English have a lot in common. I'll say that. >> I just said today I my Green County came out in my speak and I had to reel that back in just a little bit there. So, nothing against Green County born and raised, but it does come out from time to time. >> All y'all have any more comments? >> You all have any more? >> That's
082right. >> No. All those in favor say I. >> I oppose. >> Motion carries. Sorry, I went a little out of order on that one. Approval of the ELA adoption for the junior high grades 6 through 8, Mrs. Barrett. >> Yes. Did were there any questions on the elementary RN or the exercise science teacher? I just want to make sure there aren't any questions before I move away from that. >> We're going to have two registered nurses in the whole corporation. >> We will have two registered nurses. One of them is right here if you have questions for her. Um, >> okay. >> Question. So then so we'll have two registered. >> Yeah. >> And then tell me give me the hierarchy again. >> Currently we I'm the only registered nurse on campus and then
083we have health aids in all of our buildings. >> So we would go to having my office is in the high school. So and then this one would be stationed in the elementary school. Um there are lots of reasons for it. We have a significant number of medical needs um at all of our buildings um ranging from seizure disorders, mitochondrial disorders. We have currently nine diabetics in the corporation. Since I've started, we've had as many as 11 or 12 at one time. Um that's a lot if something happens for one person to try to manage. Um our health aids are great. They're really really great. I don't want to take anything away from them. Um, but they don't have the assessment knowledge and things like that. Um, also there's the off chance that I'm dealing
084with an emergency at the high school and there's an emergency on the bus lot at the elementary school or at one of the other buildings. This person would be stationed at the intermediate and they would be um a support for the primary as well for that health aid if they had questions or emergencies or concerns. >> Okay. Then there be a separate health aid at the learning center or >> there's a there's a health aid at the building each building has one. Yes, the RN now. >> So this would take place of the health aid at the intermediate campus. >> Okay. And we should pro probably also note it's not um that person doesn't always have to be at EIS. Correct. Um it's an elementary RN. Right now the health assistant at EIS resigned um
085effective May 1st. So we are I shouldn't say we again this is all Hannah has been working this out to make sure that we are covered across the district. Um so if in a couple of years something would change and you know that RN position moves to EPS or moves to ECC, the main um objective here is to have an RN on that side of campus. >> Um so that we have somebody who can get to an emergency as quickly as possible given some of the high needs with students that we have. Um we have been very fortunate with Hannah. She is quick. she can get across campus in in a split second it seems like um >> doesn't get stuck in pickup traffic >> if she doesn't get stuck in traffic and in addition
086we've been very fortunate that we haven't had two major emergencies at the same time um but with almost 2700 students and almost 400 employees um she is responsible for a lot of people at any point in time >> got you >> what about the preschool >> this person would support that essentially that side of the street >> for DPS Yeah, in here. >> Yes, we have a health aid there. Um, >> so yes, that if there were questions or if there were emergencies over there, this person would be the first point of contact. If they didn't have the answer, then they would come to me. >> Just wanted to make sure they weren't left out. >> They're not. >> Definitely not. >> Thank you. >> Do we have a motion? Didn't >> we Yeah, we
087approved we approved all three of them to vote. >> Oh, we approved all those. Okay. >> All right. I Okay. >> We just didn't discuss the two >> line nine. Yeah. >> Okay. So, okay. Approval of ELA adoption for grades six to eight. >> Yes. So, what you have in front of you is a quote from Savas. Uh this is for grades 7 through 8 ELA. Um, I have brought you these over the last several years, and each time I've brought them, um, the numbers have just been numbers. But Paul has trained me well, and these numbers don't feel like numbers anymore. Um, this is a heavy amount. I'm asking you to approve. It's $87,636. These are consumables um as well as digital licenses for our sixth grade through 8ighth grade students for an ELA
088curriculum. Um, I'm asking for a four-year adoption on this that will put it in line with our K5 um, adoption, everything expiring at the same time so we can look at 7 through 8 collectively in four years. Um, like I said, I don't come to you and ask you for this lightly. This is something that our ELA teachers have spent a lot of time uh going through individual uh curriculum um curriculums that are out there and uh it came down to two um and ultimately between the two they did not have a strong preference. So it came down to price. Um textbook companies are getting richer while our education funds are dropping. And um I was able to negotiate with a company that we will pay 60% of this this year, 40% of it next
089year. That will help. Um I had figured about 50,000 um into this year's budget to be able to pay for this. Um it will be about 57,000 I believe is is what it would wind up being. So slightly over budget in terms of what I had uh had estimated in for this year. Um, but I have some ways and have have built some cushion in there to make sure that we don't go over that. So, I feel comfortable bringing this to you. Um, and I hope for approval for it. >> I move approval of the ALA ELA adoption for junior high. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion? >> So, the you say about 57,000 this year and then >> Yeah, I'm I'm trying to remember off the top of my head, Larry. I just looked
090at that number earlier today. I had asked for a 50/50 split between this year and next year, but because we had not agreed to a six-year adoption with them. >> Um the company would only go 6040 with us, >> right? >> Um so that I think it was about 57 >> year there would be no cost. >> There would be no cost, right? >> Um and what we would be doing at that point in time is preparing for a a significant adoption two years later with K through eight. >> Right. Thank you. Okay. All those in favor say I. I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. Next, we're going to look at a recommendation to award of a bid for the elementary student Chromebooks for 2026. And we have Mr. Routton. >> 88,000. She was
091talking about small. >> Hers is small. >> Hers is real small. >> Maybe yours should come first. >> I think so. Now, do we have a defibrillator in the building? >> I saw the number. I saw the number on this one. >> Well, she can do that. >> Three PR here, too. We can make We'll make sure everybody's alive tonight. So, um yes, the first one is for Chromebooks for the elementary schools, BIS and EPS. Uh the Chromebooks are pushing six years, so they're at their end of life. The batteries are failing. the teachers are complaining every day that they're not staying charged on the students desks. A lot of the screens and keyboards are they're showing their wear and so um also we have a uh a portion with Google that is auto called
092auto updates and that is coming to an expiration on this particular model. We did extend this particular model per Google's uh last couple years because it was originally supposed to be expired in 2025. So it actually expires in 2027, but the amount of Chromebooks we have to do and the time it takes to get them all done, we need to move on the process. So we did uh the bids and there was competitive bids that came in. We did um we tried to do our best, but when you're talking 1,800 uh Chromebooks and you're also talking in a time when all computer stuff is out the roof these days, memory, hard drives, LED CD screens, um it's not inexpensive. So tonight, uh, Trafera is a company that we've worked with before for a previous purchase
093of Chromebooks for the high school, and they again, uh, won the bid process for the low least amount of $879,300. So yes, that is expansion funding for the Chromebooks, but we are in need of this to continue our education program and curriculum materials for the elementary students. >> I noticed the thunder roared >> that timing was just perfect on that time. >> And this will be paid out of general obligation bonds from 2024. >> Good. This was part this was part of our original plan budget from the >> last week. Correct. >> We planned for this. Correct. >> Yeah, we planned for this budget for the geob for for all the technology stuff. >> The monitor that the >> the next one solution six is that for the classrooms in >> there on the next
094one. >> Yeah. Yeah. The next one. Okay. >> That one. >> I want to get this one passed first. >> I want to get this big one done first. >> I move approval. Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. >> Calling for the question. >> Is there a second? >> Yeah, we second. We second. >> Moved and second and called for the question. So, all those in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. >> Okay. I can breathe. >> It's been a rough week. >> All right. Well, while you're there, just And now there's a recommendation to award interactive monitor solution bid. >> So, again, we're we had this in our budget. uh Geobbond for interactive monitor replacement or actually projector replacement. We're starting with the uh the elementary school. Elementary school uses their projectors a little
095different. They actually produce their image on a screen that is on a cart and they can touch it and they can do everything they want. Um I know that they were here before I arrived. I'm going to look to Jennifer and Andy. Uh they've been here for >> 2016, 2015. I mean, they've been here for a long time and they're failing. And so, it's time to update to a more modern technology. So, instead of going back and trying to do the projectors and a screen, we're doing interactive monitors, which give them much more flexibility. Uh, can handle a computer in there, so it actually interacts with them more effectively. Uh, gives the kids an opportunity to do more colors and fingers touching and things on the screens. So, we did go out for uh bids
096and quotes. Um, we put in a recommendation that we want them to be 75 in as the size because the classrooms talking to many vendors, that's the size they recommended so people can see them from the back of the room to the front of the room. Um, these are on carts, not wall-mounted, so that way the teacher has the flexibility to put them anywhere in their room so they don't have to be tied to one central area. You wouldn't believe how many requests we get to move projectors at the beginning of the school year and then it was really cumbersome during COVID because they wanted to rearrange the rooms. That involved getting Arnold involved for the facilities to come and move the electrical, move the plate and everything. So, this will give much more uh
097arrangements in the rooms to be more productive. The other thing is is that um these will have um I think I mentioned it, but these will have a built-in computer. So, actually they'll be able to log in and act just like their laptop, but it'll be there so they can continue using their laptop for their classroom needs and not have to share it with the screen. Um there's also when a substitute teacher comes, they'll actually have a device that they can log on to and be able to do the classroom uh projects that they've were uh given to from the teacher that was of record. So there's a lot of reasons why these are just more they're just better for our classrooms and for the production of teachers and the students. Um again, uh this
098one is coming from uh Forte. Uh they're out of Columbus, Indiana. The product this uh project total is $190,188 and this will accommodate or um do 45 classrooms. That's at EPS. >> I move approval of the interactive monitor solution bid. I'll second. >> Is it 60 or four? I thought 60. >> There's 75 in each. >> No, I thought there were 60 total units. There's 45 units. >> Only 45. >> Okay. Are they wireless? >> Yes. >> Okay. Perfect. All right. >> Any further? >> Just is this in the same bond? >> Yes. >> Okay. >> Same. >> Good. Okay. >> All those in favor say I. I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. >> Thank you. Thank you. >> Yeah, we'll be real busy this summer. >> Next, we're going to look at cloud-based point of
099sale software uh upgrade and renewal. And we'll go to Dr. Sanders for this one. >> Yeah. Uh these next three items, uh come from Vicky Coffee. Uh this is basically a request to upgrade uh software we use for point of sale. It's called Mosaic. comes out of H Heartland School Solutions. Uh the cost for the first year is $9,373 and after that it'll be uh $6,400 uh annually and this is paid for out of nutrition services software. >> No second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor say I. >> I opposed. Motion carries. move on to the uh agreement with K12's leading Indiana cooperative. >> Uh yes. So we uh the board approved this last year. We we moved to uh what's called click um which is the K12 leading ind Indiana cooperative uh for
100uh food products. And so this is a way for uh our nutrition services department to uh be able to follow requirements for uh proposals for bids in regards to food products that they use in the cafeterias. Um and so uh we recommend this uh this uh uh agreement with the click organization uh so that we can continue this great service. >> I'll move approval of click agreement. >> This is fun to say. >> Moved and seconded. Any discussion? >> All those in favor say I. >> I. I opposed. Motion carries. And then the next one for the health services is the health e pro contract. >> Yes. So this is once again um software for uh nutrition services uh to be able to communicate the menu to uh parents and uh students. And also it
101enables uh nutrition services department uh to track uh the uh amount of product that they use in providing the meals breakfast and lunch for our students. Um the annual cost is uh $1,670 and this is half the price of the previous software that we've been using. So, it uh it's going to be a a great uh opportunity for us, but also a way for us to uh reduce our costs. And this is also a benefit, another benefit of using the click uh organization uh because we were able to get this cost by being a member of that cooperative. >> I'll make approval. >> I'll second it. Any discussion? >> Dr. Sanders, did they get everything smooth at the high school at the cafeteria when the kids check out now? >> Yes. >> It's all running
102smoothly. >> Yep. >> Perfect. >> All those in favor say I. >> I opposed. >> Motion carries. >> Uh getting out of food service, we have a debit card fundraiser agreement with the Crane Credit Union. Dr. Sanders. >> Yes. So, you uh may have remembered in the past we've uh approved agreements with uh German American Bank. IU Credit Union and uh Indiana Members Credit Union. And uh with those three uh credit or debit cards that we use through those banks, it's a fundraiser for us. And uh we've uh made uh over $13,000. And so Crane uh has uh asked us if we would participate with this financial institution. And we said, "Of course." And so, uh, we'll receive 2 cents per card transaction, which would be, uh, a minimum of $250 every quarter or a
103maximum of $1,000 every quarter. And all these funds go to our ready schools initiatives. >> Move approval of the debit card fundraiser agreement with Crane Credit Union. >> A second. Move. Seconded. Any discussion? Appreciate Crane working with us on that. >> All those in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. And the next three are with Noah. And the first is the blind and low vision services contract. >> Yeah. So I'm I'm asking for consideration for approval of contract with Tommy Ro. She's a contracted licensed teacher who specializes in blind low vision services as well as orientation mobility. Um, currently we have Kristen Sample, one of our special ed teachers. She kind of double dips right now to where she's full-time special ed teacher as well as doing um a side position for
104the blind low vision services. So currently for what we had done for her previously, she was for Kristen, she was uh consultating with staff. She does uh service mids for kids IEPs. She's teacher of record for certain students with that. um as we've kind of had an influx and more students coming into the district uh that meet the eligibility for blind low visions, it's just become a a service that's become too much for what Kristen can do while also maintaining her job while also recognizing we have students that we're trying to increase services for to be able to make progress within their education. So, um, the the proposal for this one with the contract that we'd be doing, it would also be switching Tommy Ro as our overall blind low vision teacher for the district
105to be contracted. So, she'd be teacher of record for those students. She would help in evaluations. um she'd be a part of the case conference committee, all those types of things to where she would also be the overall reference person for all uh general education teachers, special ed teachers and staff to be able to support these students within the classroom. Um she's certified in uh Braille instruction as well. So she is um one to where the Braille instruction is also another area that's kind of above kind of where Kristen's kind of at with those. And so she had reached out saying, "Hey, um, we have certain students who just to be able to make progress in their education or need in the braille instruction." And Tommy fits right into there as well. Um, so she'd
106be going from a range of consultative services all the way to that direct instruction for Braille. Um, and she's she's dabbling in that a little bit currently, but this contract kind of just continues with that with that progression for her to be kind of our blind low vision service teacher to be contracted to to swap out for for Kristen's sample. Um, and I put in for the memo too that one those contracts that gets paid through Medicaid for those two. So, um, yeah, questions. >> What's her rate? Would her rate be? >> Say it again. >> What would the rate be for the service? Yeah. So, the rate is $90 an hour for direct services, uh $50 an hour for consult. And when I kind of touch into the orientation mobility, she does both. And
107so, she she's really good at just kind of grouping most of the times when she's doing services for braille at that time same time period. She's also working through the mobility piece, too. So, it kind of feeds into both as far as the the billing goes. >> Awesome. So, so 16 17 are connected is what you're telling me the mobility and the >> Yeah. So, they're connected in the sense of >> orientation mobility. The students who are receiving that service, they fall under the category of blind, low vision as well. Not every student who falls under that category is going to need orientation mobility, but orientation mobility, it's the same thing with Tommy. She's working with students to be able to navigate the school. If they use a cane to be able to navigate, she's
108working through with those students. Um, and she's also really doing a good job kind of working through students also applying it to just transition into life as well. So, um, working through the school, but then also teaching them skills to be able to navigate and their daily lives as well for kind of they transition. So yeah, they they tie in. And for those two, >> what's what's the bre how many students are we we talking about here? >> Yeah. Total corporation wide. >> So blind low vision, the case load for that one students who qualify for it. It's currently six um with a range of of needs. We have some students who are on console and then we have some students that are requiring a lot more direct services for it. >> Okay. >> So
109>> yeah. >> Okay. Do we have a motion? approval. >> I'll second. >> Any further discussion? >> All those in favor say I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. >> And the next one is to approve orientation and mobil services contract. >> Yeah. So, kind of like I mentioned, that one ties into the blind, low vision. It's the same person with Tommy Ro. She currently works with one student. Again, growing needs. um that case load for her uh has increased to three students for that. So again, the services kind of when we talk through orientation mobility, it's ranging from use of a cane to navigate school to then uh be able to translate to overall independent living. Um kind of like Brad had mentioned too, it's the it's teachers um or sorry, it's working with
110students with the visual impairments just how to tra travel safely and independently eventually to within the school. um as well as being a blind low vision certified teacher for that she's also a certified orientation they call on and m instructor as well um so for those services say if a student um is getting services for uh blind low vision services she then also during that same time she's working on the the orientation services as well so the contract itself it's the same between orientation and that piece it's the $90 per hour and then the $50 per hours per consult, but she's still heavily in in uh involved in those case conferences. And again, they kind of play together with the the blind, low vision piece, too. >> What about more than one school corporation? >>
111Yeah, she she goes around because orientation mobility is more of a specific niche than even the blind low vision. So, she works with different districts as well. Orientation mobility, it's kind of like, you know, for our district, we're looking at three. That's pretty comparable to most districts. So yeah, she she goes to different areas. Currently what she's been able to do, she's been looking at about once a week of services um with us kind of making the shift towards this with the increasing needs. She's then uh looking at like twice a week to be able to increase those services. So all in all in the effort to provide, you know, that free appropriate public education forum so that we can continue to make those gains. Move to approve the orientation mobility services contract. >> Any
112further discussion? >> Uh this is also Medicaid >> Medicaid paid. Yep. Yep. Thank you. >> Comes in all those. >> Is it 100% reimbursement for Medicaid? >> The services she's providing are not reimburseable, but the funding that comes to be paid comes from services that are. So the OT services, uh, PT services, speech language services, so it covers kind of where it is. Yeah, we were hopeful. We were looking through that, Jenny Johnson and I. So >> it is interesting that tonight as we're approving this contract, we also have the director of Bosma Visionary in the room. Um, so we will have to make that connection uh between the two of these. Neither one of you are allowed to leave until after that introduction is made. So, >> I heard Bosma might be starting a
113maybe a program with school systems. Correct. >> Oh, >> yeah. That'd be a great idea, Mr. Wells. Thanks. We'd be a good pilot school, just so you know. >> Okay. Um moved and seconded. All those in favor say I. >> I.O. Motion carries. Um and then now we move on to approve the St. Joseph Institute for the Death. um outreach service agreement. >> Yeah. So going along the lines of still that free the FAPE idea for this one. So we have a this contract specifically for one student. Um it's a service that focuses on um students with uh deaf heart of hearing. So they do a specific type of service that Amy Green who's our deaf heart of hearing teacher for the district. It's a service whenever it was presented as they're transitioning in. It's
114a service that's more specific to him that's kind of out outside the realm of what Amy's able to provide. And so collaborating as the case conference St. Joseph currently works with this student and it's called um the service they do is called the spoken language skills and from that one it's essentially uh supporting children who uh access sound through hearing technology such as hearing aids colear implants it's essentially teaching them how to be able to access all the sounds of speech and learn to listen talk on par with their typically uh same peers so it's it's one where St. Joseph, the contract for this one, it's looking to provide services going into the summer's uh time, which we just referenced as extended school year services to then um start making up those gaps as we
115carry into next this upcoming school year services would be provided with the intention to fade out those services over time, but um for this school year, but it's mainly transition then that student as they're joining our uh preschool. So, um, service for that one. The that's another one that would be paid out from Medicaid. And that one's, uh, $144 an hour in enliignment with the students provisions outlined in their IEP. >> I move approval. >> I second. >> Any discussion? All those in favor say I. I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carried. Thanks, Mr. >> Thank you very much. Uh that is the last action item. So now we're going to get into our reports. The first is the business manager report and we have David Tate and follow Paul Feder. And um I think
116we might want to start the three minute clock for these reports but >> I'll make it short and sweet. >> I'm teasing Debbie. So >> you know me well enough. Um, so we are a third of the way through our budget calendar year right now. And right now I've got the cash flows in front of you guys. We are staying under our projections and we're on target with everything. So that's been really exciting to watch. Um, and so basically everything's stable right now. So that's where we're at and things are looking really positive in that direction. Um, so I also gave you guys the 2027 budget calendar. Um, I'm giving you guys this. Um, it matches up with the upcoming board meetings. Um, we are not planning to do any special meetings. We're trying to
117align them with the board meetings. Um, these are really important dates. Um, so I wanted to make sure you had them ahead of time. um we need at least three board members at each of those meetings. Um it's just important to have that so we carry through with all the budget guidelines that are in place. Um my goal is in August to bring you a copy of the 2027 budget so you guys can look at that. So that's where we're at. You guys have any questions? >> Yep. Okay. >> M I got a quick question. >> Yeah. >> Right. So I'm just looking at your two cash flows here. Yep. >> Make sure I'm reading this right. The projections right now through this calendar year is we're going to be we're going to dig in
118the cash balance of the education fund by a million and a half million on the operation. Am I reading it right? >> Yes. So, right now that's where we're at. But that's not our goal. >> No, we've been working very hard sitting down and I' I mentioned it a few different times at the other board meetings. We have our meetings where we're constantly going through >> um with all the new tax changes and everything. We're our goal is to definitely get down as low as we can. So, we're not hitting our cash balances. We have the cash balances right now, but we don't want to hit those. >> I know. And that's definitely our goal. >> Keep digging and digging and that's why I get nervous. >> And as we get closer, our projections will
119change and adjust because different expenses happen. and we don't spend as much in the summer and all of that. So, and we'll look at everything and see where we're at, but yeah, we we've been pretty tight and we've been in communication with it and maintenance and everybody just trying to make sure we're all in line with everything. So, >> all right. Thank Thank you. >> Yeah, no problem. >> September. >> That's the day I'll have a job. So you you're telling me to be positive till September? Paul, >> I'm nervous. I'm a nervous wreck. I'm not I'm just I am scared to death here. We'll see. We'll see what happen. All right. We'll see what happens. >> Might get bored and start digging into our own personal accounts. >> Thank you. >> See how much
120you can save on that end. >> Yeah. Okay. >> Now the assistant superintendent's report. >> All under a page tonight. Mr. Dour. Um, >> and it's not real small type. >> It's not small type. That's right. Um, >> I hope that you guys all received your Edgewood Ready magazines in the mail. Um, if not, you have one in front of you tonight. This is the first one that we've sent out. This went out to all families in 47429. Um, and individually to all of our school families outside of 47429. Um, we would love for you to take a few extras if you have some people in your neighborhood that maybe have some other districts or schools um posters in their front yard and you would like to drop off an Edgewood Ready magazine. Uh, it's
121there not only to uh show what we do with our own families, but hopefully to market to those families that may not know much about us. Um, I have to give huge shout outs Britney Tucker and the Edgewood uh marketing team uh designed this from top to bottom. took the pictures. Uh they put in all of the commentary. Um and also just um the the behind thescenes work that Susan Harrington, Cali Schlimmer, Staca Myers, Mariah Bruce, Jenna Clark, Megan Scott, and Amy Amy Winkler did um to bring this magazine to fruition. Um I wish you could see all of the the framework that happened behind it to really put into words and put into a visual what we do here at Edgewood. And I think this is um a really great representation of who we
122are and how we prepare kids for those next levels. Uh going along with what Brad said earlier, his prediction is correct. Our title one allocation came out this week. Um not great news. Uh the title budget was cut by 14.1%. This is a federal grant. Um for us, this will have a major impact on our our title one. um that normally funds for us two teachers and uh usually about six assistants and in this case $40,000 makes a big difference. So we have to figure that out um so that we can maintain programming for our kids but at the same time um $40,000 is significant in a district of our size. Um the federal grant cannot cut more than 15% so they left us 0.9% there as a bonus to play with. Um unfortunately that
123uh grant is continuing to drop year after year and um I echo what Mr. Tucker said that we have to become more vocal um in um as we're speaking with people who are voting and putting these pieces into measure. Our high ability allocation is a state grant. It did increase slightly. So, um just a couple thousand dollars there, but we'll take a couple thousand dollars. Um the crazy thing is that is actually one of our harder grants to spend um because of the uh strict guidelines in place for it and how it has to be spent. So, um definitely not the greatest news on that front. I'm still waiting on allocations for title two, title three, title four. Um if they follow the same track as title one, uh we'll see where we wind up
124on those. So Paul and Debbie and the rest of the team, we'll keep working on that and and do our best to get that in alignment by the start of next school year. We also had a successful mentor training May 12th through the 14th. We now have uh 16 trained mentors across the district. Um those teachers have spent significant time um digging into our instructional model which is Marzano's new art and science of teaching or NASA as we call it here as well as teacher evaluation and the improvement model which also is based on Marzano. Um and that was led by Megan Scott for three days last week. On the third day our previous mentors were brought in with our um current mentors who were being trained and it was a full day of planning
125for next year. So, I'm really proud of the district and the work that we're doing um to not only um focus on our students, but also putting that focus on our teachers. Um going back to what M Mr. Chavez said earlier in his comments, um I think this goes to show that we are investing in the work that our teachers do and it doesn't matter matter whether it's a first year teacher or a 20-year teacher. We recognize that we can all be better at our craft. And so this um this commitment to that I think definitely shows the work that we do here um with our staff. >> And Dr. Sanders, superintendent report. >> Yes. I know we've been here for quite a while, so I'll try to be as quick as possible. Um we
126wrap up the 202526 school year on Thursday, uh May 21st. And the next day, I want to invite the board uh to the end of the year staff celebration. Uh we will have uh pulled pork in available in each of our schools. uh beginning at 10:45 and then around 12:15 uh we uh invite all the staff teachers to the high school gymnasium uh for to celebrate uh for uh some of our retirees and and uh those milestones where teachers are uh making five 10 years 15 years of service. And then we uh will have our competition uh between schools and our reigning champ of uh Edgewood Intermediate School uh will be uh putting their title on the line and uh and I think it's EPS's year. Uh so I I think it's their year to
127win. I I I'm counting on that. So, um, and then of course our commencement, uh, will be for the high school will be Saturday, May 30th at 11:00 a.m. You know, uh, I remember my first year as assistant superintendent. I think it was like 2002, and it that first year was very challenging. And, uh, and then the next year had its own set of challenges. And then I started the next year thinking, well, I wonder what this year's challenges are going to be. And, you know, I' I've kind of figured out so many years later that every year has has its own challenges to overcome. And sometimes we're in the middle of those challenges. Uh there are great things happening and I just wanted to to point some of those out uh to you tonight.
128Uh we had our uh EHS honors night uh last week and uh the dollars for scholars came through again and provided $86,500 in scholarship money and a new record for a total amount of scholarship funds of $1,918 worth of scholarships. And uh I think that's pretty amazing. um a lot of community support. Uh we had two uh Edgewood High School students who earned the Monroe County Liy Scholarship uh this year. Uh our marching marching Mustangs won a state championship again. uh we are positive enrollment uh continues uh for another year and if you remember I mentioned that 20 uh 80% of school corporations in Indiana are in declining enrollment and we're in that 20%. So I think that's another plus for Edgewood. Uh, a lot of great uh, obviously we have great teachers, uh, staff,
129administrators, quality programs. Uh, Jennifer mentioned the Edgewood Ready magazine. If you go through that, you can see all kinds of highlights. Um, and then our coffee corral, our studentr run business. I thought last year was amazing numbers with $30,000 in sales and now they're over $50,000 in sales. um studentr run. All of our schools uh achieved a level one and high uh reliability schools and so that's pretty awesome itself. We expanded the the uh high school kitchen and cafeteria and uh you ought to go over and have lunch at the caf high school cafeteria sometime and really any of our cafeterias. It's really good food. Uh the fieldhouse is booked solid all the time and utilized in a variety of way variety of ways. Uh our new Edgewood Early Childhood Center had a successful first
130year and as you know board uh we have our plan set for future constru construction projects and those are already underway. So, uh, overall it's been a really great school year. >> And for board member comments, we'll >> RBBA. >> Oh, RBBA. Oh, I'm so sorry. RBBA is in there so so patiently. >> We're trying to cut things short. >> Yeah. Sorry about that. >> Good evening, everyone. Um, thanks for sticking around. Uh I just wanted to highlight one thing that I am sure is already on everyone's radar but just uh going into the fall. Um and that's the ramifications from House Bill 1004. Um the bill removes from the regular teacher contract the number of hours per day that the teacher is expected to work. This applies to all teachers who teach under that
131contract. ISTA is fully aware that teachers already work well beyond this school day on numerous additional duties brought to them by their administrators and we continuously shared this reality with lawmakers and that was not something that was heard. So this is now something that we are going to be bringing uh to the board through bargaining in the fall um trying to get this language approved by the school board since we can't get it through the state. Um, so again, I know that's already on everyone's radar. I just want to use my voice to keep highlighting that tonight. Um, and then just on a personal note, um, for this would have been for April's school board meeting, uh, but over at the high school, um, we have, uh, three teachers who are leaving that, um, are
132good friends of mine. And that's uh Katie Brookman in science, Allison Kingsley in art, and Rachel Matias in English. And I just wanted to I don't know give them formal recognition. They're really good people. Thank you. >> Thank you very much. >> Thanks, Ty. >> Sorry about that. I didn't >> mean the mean the jump. Uh so now board member comments. Uh and you know, start with Mrs. Jacobs. I already made my major uh announcement, but I didn't want to miss any of the students because again, you know, they are the reason why we do what we do. Um and they're always in our our vision no matter um what's going on in the corporation. Uh big things, small things, the students are always the first we we think of. Um, and I really, um,
133it is so good hearing from them that, you know, that's why we really enjoy having the the Mustang moments because we get to see them in their element. We get to see what they're doing. Um, and hearing the students be able to voice um, their concerns to us. Um, I hope that empowers them um to continue to work towards greatness. Um, and I think it will. Um, I'm very proud of them. I'm very proud of the parents that support the students to do that. Um, we're making some really amazing humans for our world in our corporation. Um, and I want to thank um the donations uh uh donor's choose. Anytime we get donations in the corporation, every penny counts to us and um I just want to really let them know that we appreciate all
134the donations we get. >> Mr. Tucker, >> um thanks for everybody came out tonight. It's know it's a long meeting and I appreciate all the comments that the parents and the students made. Um, I'm going to quote Emma Curtis where she her comment was move forward together. So, we got to keep working together and move forward as we approach the summer. And, uh, I do want to congratulate the, uh, spring sports are having a pretty good spring season. I saw the girls won the conference this week and, uh, several, uh, school records, which our school records are pretty impressive already. So, to beat those is pretty pretty nice. So, uh, wish them well though in sectional and tournament play. and uh looking forward to graduation and and a lot of uh roses passed around. >>
135Thank you, sir. >> Again, I'd like to thank everybody that came tonight. Uh young man, you did really well. You know that. Thank you for for your input. Appreciate that so much. And again, I'm just so proud of this corporation. I look at all the people here and I see all some new faces back there. And you know, just it's just nice to move move through these things. you know, Robert Bolting House coming over here is going to be a wonderful addition for us. I I think uh the music warehouse will continue its greatness uh throughout the years and u you know it and I really enjoy with the board. I enjoy serving with you guys. I really do. So I think that's it. I don't want to get too far. I'll talk all night.
136So all right. Thank you. I just yeah it's a it is a time of transition on a number of fronts. Um it's going to be hard to say goodbye to Mr. Acriman, but uh I as the self-appointed historian of the board, I will point out that uh Robert Bolting House ranks second all time chronologically and alphabetically in principles named Bolting House. We had a Jane Bolting House at the at Ellville Elementary back in the mid60s. >> Yeah. or mid 90s rather. Um he does rank first in yards rushing. He also ranks first in grades achieved in Mr. Demos's sophomore English class among principles. Not not everybody, but he did he did okay as far as principles are concerned. So, but uh no and uh yeah, we've got a lot of great people leaving us uh
137whether it's retirement or moving on to other places. Uh, good luck to all of them. And, uh, that's all I want to say. >> Thank you. Um, I, uh, uh, appreciate Mrs. Jacob's words earlier to to everybody. I thought that was perfect, and I don't think there's any way to say it any better. So, I won't even attempt to to to go down that path. I just echo what what she said. She that was that was beautiful. um you know in many ways for uh you know some people have had a difficult year this year. >> Yes. Um, and that there's been a a lot of tough things that uh, and I I I think that, you know, when when those things happen, I I I think that causes some fractures in our culture that
138we try to build. And um, but you know what? I I I I think those fractures can be healed. I think that when we work together and we come together and and look at where we're at and you know, not to think too much about where we got how we got here, but think about how we can move forward and what that path should look like and what that focus should be, which is the students first. um and just work together and and go down that path. Um I I I think those fractures can be healed and I think that we'll come together um in areas where we we may have drifted apart, torn apart in ways, but I I think we can come back together. I think this is a great community. I think
139this is a great school corporation. I think we have wonderful people and I think that we can we can do that. I think that we can come together in in and get through the tough times when they do come and but we we we to do that we do have to come together and we do have to join in having the same vision and putting the kids first and making sure that you know it it is about the kids. It's not about us. It's not about individual people. It's about what's best for for for all the kids and and work on that. Um sometimes people get personal aspirations involved. Sometimes people get, you know, agendas involved and and that that hurts. But, you know, I I I think there's so much good in the people
140that are here that I think that we'll get through these what's been tough times. And then other ways, like Dr. Sander said, there's been some very wonderful things that have happened this year. you know, on graduation day, we're going to see these students that have worked their rear ends off to to get to the where they where they're where they're at. And they're going to cross that stage. And you know, I say it every year, that is the biggest honor for me to sit on that stage because I look at every face when it crosses that stage. I give every face my time and attention as they go across. And it's interesting to see how different it is. Some are elated. Some are get me out of here. It's it's all different kinds. But they
141all deserve to to be there. They've all worked so hard to be there. And it's every single person in this corporation touched their lives to help get them there. And so that's the unity that we can have going forward if we keep our shared v vision being that of the students and the school and the community. Um so I just thank everybody for coming tonight. I so appreciate hearing from the students and u I I wish you all a wonderful evening and this meeting is ajourned. Heat. Heat.