001[Music] Aliance 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. [Music] Good evening everybody. Go ahead and get started here. Uh Dr. Harrison, you want to do the introduction on our spotlight on success? Yes. Um Miss Jackson, Mr. Walters are here as well as several students to talk about the program that they've been involved in this year to talk about some of the successes that they've seen. So, Miss Walters and crew, I'll turn it over to you. We do have a slideshow. If you want to turn your chair, you can see the slideshow. Or if you want to see the real people as opposed to pictures of people, real people are over there. So, maybe a
002combination. What was yours? Hey, I'm Mrs. Walters. I'm Miss Jackson. These are some of our awesome students. Um, not me. Absolutely. Yeah. Without support. Um, so Indiana has a new diploma for some special education. It's called the apply alternative diploma. With that, it's still a high school diploma. If they want to go and go to IvyTech later, if they want to get a job, they would still turn it in as a diploma for their records. Um, and with that it requires at least 75 hours of work experience and a few other work-based learning things. So, in my applied career exploration class um our co-op, special ed co-op that we um work with does not offer um job a work program work. Our previous one did, but we lost that when we switched over that. So,
003we've had to create this class from scratch. Uh, if you want to I need some signal. There you go. There you go. Um, the first one just goes through the alternative diploma has three different bullet points that it goes through. If you want to know more about it, we can talk later. We can move on to the fun stuff. Um, the standards in my class, they have a 9 and 12th grade or 9th and 10th grade grade, 11 and 12th grade. I kind of just combined them because I have freshman and sophomores. Next year, some will be juniors, but those are like the five things that we do try to do daily um within my class. Um we have daily jobs. They have binders that they log in every day. We've done cleaning at least
004twice a week within the special ed rooms, running vacuums, trash, wiping desks. Um they do buddy bags on Friday. So every Friday they fill up the buddy bags to send home with some students. Um we do inventory with the panther pantry. So the hygiene closet that's open to all the students. My kids will go in, they'll organize it, stand things straight, um take inventory, count things if we need to restock. We also did the clothes closet the Santa store pretty much the whole whole month of November. They went through they sized organized girls shirts, boys shirts, shorts, pants. They It was a long month but we did it. All Uhhuh. sized it. Um in the building made poppies. That was one of the first copies. Yes. And we sort mail, we do that, too. Okay.
005Uh there's a picture of their binders, their daily binders. They log their jobs. Just like if you have to clock in and out of work, they've done some projects. Um they've filled out job applications, count money. We try to stick everything in their binder so that way when they graduate, here you go. Here's a binder of everything that you've done and it goes with them. Uh the favorite part of the class I think is the field trips. Yeah, we have been like so grateful for all the local businesses that have let us in. I think I counted before we came here. We've been on 16 field trips within our community and they've got to try or see jobs in all of the places that we've been to. Some of them, you'll see later on, we
006prepared for fundraisers. So then we had to like go and purchase supplies and everything. But their top field trip they like was Cars. Cars Scott Pet over in Rockville. Then Covered Rich Coffee Cars Art which we actually took a second trip there today. They liked it so much. Um Kumar's Cafe and then Save a Lot and you went back to Save a Lot a second to take some girls you really enjoy. So thank thank you again. all those businesses in the red raccoon. That's what led into our clothes closet. Yeah. Showed us how to merchandise. So, the next few are pictures of all of our field trips. So, it saved a lot. Again, they kind of did some inventory and straightened things on shelves, organized, took the boxes out. Um, the red raccoon had us
007sort jeans. So, after we've been working in the clothes closet, so we p try to practice skills in the classroom before we go out and do something. Um, so they had to sort sort jeans with sizes and fold them. Um, coverbridge coffee was awesome, too. They got to see how the coffee was made. And it's more than just pouring a cup of coffee. Quote, some student. Yes. Um, Komar's Cafe was awesome. The kids learned how to fold silverware and we went back and we did that in the classroom, too. They got to get their own drinks, look at menus. Um, the rest of Root was awesome. Got to learn how candles are made. And then Kirby Foods over in Rockville. Got to go behind the scenes. And y really big freezer back there, so watch
008out. And it's cold. I was just warm for that. For sure. And it was winter, so I feel like um drinking fast. We went to the I have a couple students that are really into art. So, the graphic design part they really caught on to. They're like, "I didn't know you could do that. I didn't know you could design shirts or design posters, signs, whatever." So, they're very interested in that. Um, and they even got to press on their own shirt when we went there, which was a really cool experience. Um, Scott Pets at the cars facility was another good one. Um they sort dog bones. There's different um one was folding boxes. They had put stickers on things so they learned the whole routine. Little stickers. Uhhuh. Packages included. Yep. And then there's also
009apartments there that we got to check out which are really nice. They were really they were really interested in that too. Oh, I can live here. Walk down the hallway to work. Yes. Just kidding. Don't be late. And then of course all the kids love the humane society too. Yeah. Another favorite. Seeing the animals, bathing the animals. Yes. Jumped right into that. Mhm. They did. Um, one of the latest ones that we went on, we went to Anderson Plant and Produce. They were super nice people. Uh they worked really well with our group. They got to plant flowers for Mother's Day. Then we went out back and saw the cows. There was lots of cows. We had to watch them feed them for a while. Yeah. Um with our field trips, the kiddos also get
010social public experiences. We usually go out to eat somewhere, so they have to order their own food, say please and thank you, you know, things that you wouldn't normally get in a classroom. And after each field trip, uh the class that we come back to, whether it's my class at the end of the day or the next day, they also write thank you notes to that place that we send out to. Um, after Comar's Cafe, they were like, "Food, tell me tell me more about this being a waiter, waitress thing. Can I get a job?" So, the kids got serve safe certified and that's a nationalally ranking um thing. There was online course. We watched it through mine first and then the kids each got their own account and now they're all served certified for
011any restaurant and it's good for three years. That's awesome accomplishment for them, something to take with them and it's a part of the alternative diploma getting certifications. Um, if you saw throughout the pictures and then the these five here, these five students are the high school students that are actually in the class. Each time we went, we took some students that might be interested in that career or field like with the humane society with um animals or at Scott Pet, we took some other kids. We call it the career club cuz you know, you might not be interested in it, but let's go see if you like it type of thing. Um with our out to eat dining experiences, they cost some money. So the kids were really interested in wanting to do more with
012food, not just being a waiter or waitress. What can I do in the kitchen with my serve safe? So we have we came up with two fundraisers. The first one was a baked potato bar. So we sold to all the teachers and staff at Bton. We made a Google uh form. Teachers filled it out. We made shopping list. We compared two stores. And then we went to Sam's and bought all the supplies. came back. Uhhuh. And then we prepared the potatoes for a few days and had them delivered on that Friday. I mean, they really liked that and said, "What can we do? We want to do that again." They said, "Well, maybe not potatoes." So, we did chili cheese dogs. Uhhuh. And this time, I'm like, "You have to do something more. Instead of
013delivering the food, you're going to actually have to talk to people." And they were like, "Oh, yes." I'm like, "Hold on." just your teachers. Uhhuh. We It's just your teachers and staff. So, we made an assembly line just like at the lunch line and then the teachers went through, do you want chili on your hot dogs? Yes. No. And then they went through the rest like that. Um I think they enjoyed that more than actually delivering the food being to see be able to see everybody. Um and teacher appreciation week was not too long ago. last week, week before. So, we made appreciation gifts to all of our staff at Montazuma, Rosedale, and Riverton. Um, we took pretzels, we dipped them in chocolate. By like the third day, they were over it. So, I'm like,
014just finish this bag and we'll be done and all the teachers will have some. Um, again, we made a shopping list. We went to the store, we got the things we needed, we came back, they use their serve save certification again when preparing all the food. Um, they had a good time. They liked going to Rosedale delivering to all the teachers. They really enjoyed that. We loved having them deliver. It was a good time. And then the last part of my of the school year where we tried some work based trials. Um so the students first had to complete a self-evaluation and skills assessment. They did this on um onec career.org. It's free website. They go through test see what they're good at, what jobs they might be interested in. We practiced filling out some
015job applications. Then they have a cheat sheet with all their information on it so they know where it's at. The kids in order to do their workbased trial, they had to fill that out by themselves. And then um in the pictures there that Cooper Kurszy's workbased trial he got to do at school, but he decorated coffee sleeves for Coverbridge Coffee, which was awesome. That was right up his alley. Every day we got out the templates. He got his markers. He sat down and went to work for the for the whole class while everybody else was working on something. Caleb just did his work base at Scott Pets, right? Yep. I uh went there. What was that? Last Tuesday. Tuesday. It was Tuesday. went up there and uh worked a little like uh we we did
016make sure wrapping had no holes and labeled them. It was fun. I enjoyed it. Yep. Um and then the two girls went to save a lot yesterday as well and did their work face and they were I believe his name is Adam the manager at Save a Lot. He was very welcoming. Said, "I will help you start a um workbased program if you just let me know what to fill out." Which is awesome. When we're getting started, people being willing to do something. I'm like, "Yes." Okay. Um but these kids have been great. Like all of them, they've been open to trying new things. They've come so far from like even on a communication basis from the beginning of the year to now. Um, they're more independent. They just get come to class, know what
017they're supposed to do, get out their binders, um, record their dates on what job or activity that they do. But they've just been really awesome and I'm so proud of them. Yes, they are sweet. Yeah, definitely a tremendous program. We're proud of you. We're proud of seeing all the pictures and seeing all the things that you've been doing and we're we're cheering you on as you go out and about and we're excited to see what what happens after this as well. Just going to keep building with the uh Facebook and social media posts when Cooper went out there. I have some other somebody messaged me and see if he can design something else. So, he's already working on a second job right now. She's actually paying for it. I'm like that's awesome. you know, and
018cars has really helped out. Nathan Woodard, he's our freed guy that comes. He has really helped out and set up some of the field trips for us. He set up your workbased trial. Like, he he's really in there trying to get these kids out there, too. Thank you for sharing your program with us. That's awesome. Good job. [Music] Great program. Any public comment at this time? None. Moving on to consent agenda. Entertain a motion to approve that. I'll make a motion to approve. We have a motion. Is there a second? My motion is second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Superintendent report. Dr. Harrison. Hey. Page 43 of your board packet you see by written report which is short and
019sweet but pretty well a calendar of upcoming events. The biggest events that we're going to have are May 21st is the end of year celebration. We'll do that at Riverton Park at 3:30. You are all invited to celebrate our retirees if you would like to join us for that. Uh May 22nd is a Thursday. That's our final student and teacher day for the academic year. And then something a little different out of the norm for us this year. Our graduation ceremony will be on Friday night, Friday, May 23rd at 7 PM. So board members, please let me know if you're going to attend so we have a chair for you uh near the staging area. That would be great. Also in your board pack tonight, you'll see construction invoice from performance services uh for $214,42.91.
020that is uh on page 46 of your board packet. If you want to break that down, you're more than welcome to do that. Uh Marty Dawson, our project manager on page 44 of your board packet has sent updates just to where we are. So at River Park, they're finishing up the media center. Um we got some some painting to do, some flooring repair, and some of that contains fumes. So that's probably not going to be complete until after school is out. We don't want the students to feel a little loopy, if you would. So, I think it's probably better to wait. Um, chiller has been started up um at the high school, so those things should be running. Should be going well. Chillers at Monazuma. Chiller at Monzuma is up and running. Rosedale, your chiller's
021up and running. And we got a contractor kickoff meeting next week, next Tuesday, May the 20th, for Rosedale's big summer project where they will completely gutted and new HVAC put in that area. Just for your information purposes, starting on page 50, you see uh the running construction account. This is from our big bond, if you want to call it that. You can see how it's been spent to this point. And then on page 51, you see the breakdown of allocations on the go bond, our cafeteria and all of that project at the high school there probably going to be second or third week of June. Um, a lot of the outdoor work will start June and July as well. So we should be up and running in time for school on all those projects. Looking
022forward to seeing how they come together. And that's really the bulk of my report. short and sweet today. Any questions for Dr. Harrison? Can Can we see the Is this going to be public? What you just read off on page 56 or Yeah, I can I can show you what it is. Yeah. Will you put it on the website maybe? Yeah, I'll make sure it's published. There's really not a whole lot to it, but sure. Thanks. Yeah. Any other questions? Is there any old business come before the board? No. Moving on to new business. Uh Stacey Ammerman is here from Hamilton Center is just going to provide us with an update regarding services that Hamilton Center has provided. We've been a partner with them through some grant funds over the last several years to provide
023additional time and services to our students. So Stacy, if you would for the board, page 52 have that written report so you can see the numbers as well. Well, before we get to that, I'm going to tell you May is mental health awareness month. So, I bought brought the board of green ribbons to wear and support for the rest of the month. Um, one in five will struggle with some sort of mental struggles. Um, so take care of yourself, check on your friends, your neighbors, your loved ones. Um, we would appreciate that. So, we have partnered with Southwest Park. Hamilton Center has partnered with Southwest Park for the last three years. You all have had a grant for mental health services. Um so 22 to 23 um your grant covered 100% of all services that
024were provided which was 225 hours. In calendar year 23 24 your grant covered 269.63 hours and then we provided 73 hours in kind as a donation. So it was a total of uh 342 hours. Um and then 2024 we did uh 376.75 hours which 100 hours were in kind. Anyway, you guys have the report. Any questions? It is set to end this year. Your grant funds are done. Um I know you were working on I think Alexis isn't here today, but she was working on a possible another grant, but we already have a plan in place to provide some inind services if not. So, so it sounds like we do have the other grant. Perfect. Looking forward to continuing that partnership. Appreciate all that Hamilton Center does for students. Thank you. Next item is uhou
025with Valley Professionals regarding schoolbased services. Valley Professionals has been providing school-based services for a number of years and we just needed to update the memorandum understanding to allow them to do health and behavioral services. Um, you have the memorandum for your review. Once you all approve it, I can sign it and get it to professionals. Is there a motion to approve theou? I'll make a motion to approve. We have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion a second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Food service vendors for the 2025 through 2026 school year. Okay. So page 56 of your board packet uh you have the food service vendors for 2526. Again remember that we are part of
026the uh the K12 leading Indiana cooperative click cooperative for cooperative purchasing. So these are the folks that give schools the best prices in terms of the commodities and the bulk purchase. Just requires board approval. Seeing your recommendation is there a motion to approve? We'll make the motion. We have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion second. Are there any questions? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Uh mystery science curriculum. Page 57 of your board packet. You have the quote for the mystery science renewal grades 1 through 8. The total purchase on that is $11,960. There a motion to approve. I'll make that motion. Got a motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing? None. All those
027in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Next item is literacy curriculum. You have on inboard packet page 62. The recommendation to purchase the PMIC awareness curriculum. Again, that's grades 1 through eight. have the total amount of that appears to be $4,598.68. Is there a motion to approve the curriculum? I'll make a motion to approve. Have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion second. Any questions? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Preschool program 20 programming 2025 through 2026. you have in your board packet on page 63 uh kind of a historical perspective on funding for preschool and a recommendation regarding our upcoming services. So uh 2324 the total spend on preschool was $145,85982. Um then in 2425 the total spend was
028$132,12.38. So in 2324 preschool was fully funded by ESSER and of course ESSER funding tapered off by August of 24. Title one funding had provided for the Monosuma preschool for the 2425 academic year. However, our federal grant specialist for the department of education has informed us that we cannot pay par profofessionals as preschool teachers using title one grant money for next year. Um so that changes how we have to look at this. Obviously, preschool is a very important part of what we do. There have been a lot of options that we've discussed. I I think I'm very comfortable recommending the following to you tonight. And if you want to look at it, it's on 64 and 65 of your board packet. So, the first it's it's kind of a three tiered recommendation. Uh students who
029live within the district boundaries, so that's within all Southwest Park boundaries. Students who reside within those boundaries will be permitted to attend preschool at Monizuma and Rosedale free of charge. The priority will be given to students who are four years of age. Students who are three years of age may be allowed to attend on a shortened day or a program uh change basis as capacity allows. And the number of students enrolled in the programs at Monizuma and uh Rosedale will dictate the number of classes offered. So that's the first piece of the recommendation. Recommend. Second portion of the recommendation is students who do not live within the district boundaries may be permitted to attend preschool at Monzuma and Rosedale for a fee of $20 per day as capacity allows and there will be not be
030discounts offered for anybody who lives outside of the district boundaries. And then the third tier of our recommendation is that the corporation will seek to become on my way prek providers at both Rosale and Monizuma. And that's a state funded program. Although the state funding has been reduced for that program, it still would be able to help parents who who apply for those dollars to be able to send their kids to preschool. So, to quick recap, if you live in the district and you're a four-year-old, three-year-old, you can attend preschool at Monazuma or Rosedale. Um, no charge to you. If you live outside the district, give you $20 a day. All right. You've heard the recommendation. Is there a motion to approve as presented? I'll make that motion. We have a motion. Is there a
031second? Second. Have a motion and second. Are there any questions on that question? Yes. So, I have five kids that attend that have attended Mono Elementary. They've all went through the preschool program. I live in Vermillion County. There's a buddy of mine that his kid is in Ver Million County has attended that same preschool program. He has got two other kids. He's looking to move to that school, but your $20 a day is pushing him to not even transfer his other two kids there. $20 a day is $3,600 a year. I can go to a preschool program out of Clint for a thousand. So, I don't understand where your numbers come up here. The $20 that that fee is the same thing that we've been charging at Roseale. Okay. 20 per day, but and then
032also in the midst of it, I've seen just doing research on my own, there's multiple grants that could have been applied for it. We're that's why we're working on on my way prepaid. So, there's no um can't do no work on the $20 a day. Not at this point in time. That's not my recommendation. Even if we have kids in the district. Oh yeah. Well, if I already got other kids in that district again that's been there. So your students who are already here. Yeah. The ones who are like in the elementary school. Yeah. They continue on because that the state funds students beyond preschool. There is no state funding for preschool, which is why we're doing what we're doing. So, the elementary students can stay obviously. Well, yeah. Preschool students, you're more than welcome.
033If you're in Verman County, you can bring them over for $20 a day. So, there's no, it ain't going to change even if you guys file for other grants and are able to get them. Not right now. Okay. So, that's for three and four year olds or just four year olds? We're going to target four year olds, but if we have space allowed, the three-year-olds can come in as well. I would anticipate that we're going to have space. May I ask why decisions being made so late in the school year when all other school uh elementary schools in the county made this decision back in February and March? Most those programs are now already full. I can't transfer my kids into one of those programs. Um, it took us longer to get our our final
034numbers from Title One and to look at all of those pieces of the puzzle. Now, with the funding, is it still frozen? How long is that going to take? Which funding? Which one are you talking about? On my way. PreK. I honestly I don't know if it's frozen. I know that the lady that I talked to with the state, she told me to go ahead and put my application in. So, there's a wait list as of right now. Like we spoke with Rockville and it says legislation has frozen all of it. Now I guess I got another question. Is there a way that we can do something for the three-year-olds that attended this year that's move that's supposed to be moving into the four-year-old side of it? I have no recommendation in that regard. [Music]
035I don't see any way. You don't see any way? I mean, I've had multiple kids go through your school. It's a great school. And this here is kind of pushing me. If I got to drive my daughter to Clinton to go to a preschool, I might as well pull my other kids out and take them to Central because why am I going to drive them Monizuma and Clinton every day? I mean, I think you guys could have taken a little more time and thought about this and see what you could have done for the students already enrolled this year that have attended it. Thank you. Any other questions? Have you already applied for the on my way? No, I've not started the application. I just received the application through email last week. All right, we
036have a motion and a second on the recommendation. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed? Motion carries. Uh final uh declaration of surplus equipment at Rosedale Elementary and the River Park softball softball school scoreboard, excuse me. Right. Mrs. Klehorn's U board report included all the items that she would like to declare surplus. Uh Mr. Martin has requested that the River Park scoreboard be declared surplus because we have the new one in place. Is there a motion to approve? I'll make a motion to approve. We have a motion. Is there a second? Second. Have a motion and second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Final item is summer hours and holidays for 2025. Page 65
037of your board packet, you have the recommendation for the annual approval of our summer hours uh and holidays. So, starting Tuesday, May 27, the corporation office will be open Monday through Thursday, 8:30 to 3:30, Friday 8:30 till noon. Uh, summer custodians who work 6:00 to 2. Independence Day falls on a Friday. So, all personnel are granted that free leave day on Thursday, July 3rd. All personnel will be granted holiday leave on Friday, Friday, July 4th. And then the summer personnel should return to work on Monday, July 7 at the appointed time. And the board can approve summer hours and we'll get those posted. All right. Is there a motion to approve? Make a motion to approve. Have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion to second. Are there questions? Hearing none. All those
038in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Moving on to personnel. We have a recommendation to employee KBY Matherly Special Education Bus Aid uh the afternoon route at a rate of $50 per day effective April 23rd of 2025. Is there a motion to approve? I'll make a motion to approve. Motion. Is there a second? Second. Motion second. Is there any questions? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Recommendation to employee Lauren Taylor, full-time custodian at Riverton Park High School at a rate of 1404 an hour effective May 5th, 2025. Is there a motion to approve? Make a motion to approve. Motion is our second. Second motion, a second. Are there any questions? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. I. I.
039Those opposed. Motion carries. We have a recommendation to employ Nikki Jax, homebound instructor for T River and Park students. Is there a motion to approve? Got a motion. Motion. Is there a second? Second. Are there any questions? Hearing? None. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. I. Those opposed? Motion carries. Recommendation to employee Taylor Shelton, homebound instructor for Ron Park students. Get a motion. We have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion is second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Recommendation to employ summer agricultural experience teachers Micah Humphre and Michaela Woods. Is there a motion to approve? Have a motion. Is there a second? Second. Any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in
040favor signify by saying I. I. I. Those opposed? Motion carries. Recommendation to employ Nikki Jax, Summer Plato supervisor. I'll make a motion. We have a motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion is second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Recommendation to employ summer school teachers. Jenna Jenna McMullen, Judy Loren, Jennifer Codrell, Mandy Rous. Motion. Make a motion. Is there a second? Yes, sir. Motion in a second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. We have a recommendation to employ summer school teaching assistant Kim Ball, Adria Franklin, Michelle Summerlot, and Jennifer Watson. A motion. We have a motion. Is there a second? Second.
041Have a motion and a second. Are there any questions on the motion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Recommendation to employee summer school bus driver for Rosedale Elementary School for the Jenkins at a rate of $60 per day. I'll make that a motion by motion. Is there a second? I'll second. Motion second. Are there any questions? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed. Motion carries. Final item is personnel plan for 2025 2026. In your board packet on page 69, you have a recommendation regarding staffing for 2025 2026. Um, obviously we've been dealing with some declining enrollment. Um, trying to deal with some uh financial matters preemptively before Senate Bill One really kicks in and hits us pretty hard. So what
042I have in front of you is a recommendation to reduce as following at Monzuma Elementary reduced by one teacher and up to five aids at Monizuma at Rosedale Elementary teacher that that is actually due to a reorganization and some retirement. So we're not actually cutting an individual there. uh we're just not replacing an individual and up to three teaching assistants at Rosedale and at the high school a reduction of one teacher and up to three teaching assistants. So the grand total of teacher reductions would be three and I'm asking for up to 11 teaching assistants throughout the corporation. Okay, you've heard the recommendation. Superintendent, is there a motion to approve? I'll make that a motion. Have a motion. Is there a second? I will second the motion. I have a motion and a second. Are
043there any questions? All those in favor signify by saying I. I. Those opposed? I. Motion carries. There any comments at this time? Yes. Oh, wait. No. Comments about anything? Okay. I just wanted to express my appreciation to the board for all they did to try to get a gym for our Riverton Park. Uh, a lot of hard work went into this and it's too bad it didn't go through. I'm just curious, is there any kind of you've kind of got a fractured community the way I see it with having been through the vote. Is there any plan on how you try to bring people together, facilitated discussion communitywide or something like that to to be able to try to do that? And I know it's it's early, so you may not have had any chance
044to do that, but No, we we we've not discussed that at this point, but understand what you're saying. Um, you know, as board members, we were all elected by our constituents and our constituents spoke and and uh you know, that's we're going to honor that. Um, you know, my district spoke pretty loud and clear until we find a funding mechanism that uh does not increase property taxes that uh you know, we're just going to have to kick the can down the road at this point. So, that's that's where we're at with it right now. Thank you. Any other comments? I did. Yep. Hello, I'm Scout Mar, current high school freshman. I have a lot to say, but I'm going to start with positive. I would like to thank every teacher, staff member, and administrator at
045Monuma and Rose. You've done a tremendous job facilitating an environment where kids want to come and learn. With that being said, I do have several concerns. to start. Over 30% of teachers at Riverton Park High School, which includes all teachers who teach any number of high school classes as of May 13, 2025, do not have valid credentials for the content area they are teaching or have an emergency permit. And additionally, out of the ones who do have proper credentiing, only a select number of them have their masters, which for the majority of subjects is what they must have to enable them to teach dual credit classes. As a student concerned about their academics, this generally scares me. These dual credit classes allow students to earn things such as the Indiana College CP referred to as
046the ICC and associates associates degrees and overall are beneficial in giving students a head start when they enter college. Personally, my biggest concern is the the ICC. This is a core block of 30 presents that are considered general education or freshman classes in college. Earning the ICC in high school allows you to start as a sophomore inside tech. This can allow students to graduate early and get a start on their career or provide more opportunities such as adding a minor and even giving students the opportunity to simultaneously earn their masters in the time it takes to complete the traditional four years of undergrad work. It is also important to note that all public colleges in the state manager are required to take the credits as a block from the ICC. To earn the ICC at
047Riverton currently, you must pass the AP calculus exam with a score of three, four, or five, which may be subject to change, and you may need to take additional classes online on your own time. I do acknowledge that several students have earned associates degrees and helpful certifications from Riverton. However, my my observations, these are either from vocational classes or relating to agriculture and both of these options do not some suit come some kids including those especially those trying to fill their schedules with the best classes for academics and the degrees relating to agriculture are not helpful for those who don't intend to follow an agriculture based career path. I do understand that this may benefit some however not everyone can benefit from this including myself. I also personally feel that students are not being challenged
048and pushed as much as they are most likely capable of. The result of this can be seen by the SAT performance information released by the state on the Indiana GPS website. Here you can find information regarding the performance of students at Riverton who took the SAT in 2024. This information shows that the average SAT composite score is 884, ranking throughout the state in approximately the 26th percentile with only 12.4% of test takers reaching the performance benchmark. This percentage is almost half of the state average of 24.1%. This is not okay and something needs to be done to make a change for improvement. With everything being said, I do really like the people, staff, and students at Riverton. I just wish more would be put into focusing on academics, enhancing opportunities, and providing a steady, strong
049education to all students. Thank you. Thank you for your comments. Any other comments? Yes, Mark. Question. Uh, do you know how many students you had that graduated Ivetch last week? I don't know that right off the top of my head. I think it was I want to say 12. 12. 12. Okay. Just curious. All right. Thank you. Anybody else? Correspondence. Uh, none claims many. I'll have you look uh page 285 of the board packet for the accounts payable register. [Music] All right. Entertain a motion to uh pay the claim as presented. We have a motion. Is there a second? Motion to second. Are there any questions? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. She cares. [Music] Dr. Harrison, will this be public also? What's that? What you were just studying the
050claims? Yes. Okay. Is that in the packet that you're going to put online? Okay. What page is that? That's 285. Thank you. [Music] Is there a motion to adjurnn? I'll make a motion to motion. Is there a second? I'll second hearing. No objection. We journ.