001Please enter the conference number. You are currently the only person in this conference. [Music] All right, welcome everybody to our Tuesday, April 8th uh governing board meeting. Welcome everyone. So, the first thing we do is the uh pledge of allegiance. Before we get started, while we're all standing up, who all came to the uh Alice and Wonderland musical, what was in it? You guys were fantastic. I have to tell [Applause] you to the flag of the United States of America to the flagship. here. Mrs. Here, Mr. McIn here. Mrs. Allen absent. Mr. Austin here. Okay. First thing we got to do is the agenda. Just a motion. I'll make a motion to approve the agenda. Second. [Music] Mr. Lever. Yes. Mia. Yes. Mr. McIn. Yes. Mr. O. Yes. And this is where next where we
002would have call from the public. I don't see any slips and nobody's on the phone. Keep moving on so we can get to you guys. This Rico's probably got an hour presentation. So next is to approve the meetings from our March 18th meeting. I move to approve the March 18th governing board. Second discussion. Yes. Mr. M. Yes. Mr. And with that, we'll have um our superintendent's presentation and then we'll get to you guys. Good evening, parents, students, president of the board. Thank you for being here tonight. And we're so happy to see a full house of our cults that are going to be recognized in a few minutes. We have a few items to to share with you today. And sticking to our friends theme, we have season 8, episode nine, the one where testing
003is in the air. Everything that everybody's worked for all year. So, we are very excited um that our students are showing what they know and we've had great attendance. So, thank you parents and students. Uh tax credit update, our newest update, we received 191 donations totaling 54,516 and total amount in tax credit is $180,889. And just a reminder, parents, our tax credit funds cover all of our clubs, sports tutorials, um our civics group, um also our drama club. Uh we pay for we use tax credit funds for that as well. So, please make sure that if you haven't submitted tax credit, every dollar counts and you can put it towards the clubs and sports that your kids participated. Okay. registration and open enrollment. We are accepting registration. So there's information. Our kinder registration is going
004well with 49 students to on open enrollment. And our goal is to have 60 kindergarteners. So we're at 48 right now. And open enrollment I you may have seen our signs at the gates and on our buses that say we are now accepting open enrollment. So um tell your friends and neighbors that Continental is a great place to be. Like I mentioned, state testing is taking place. We had science testing last week and this week we have the um testing for third through eighth graders. So students, I hope you're sleeping good, having a good breakfast, and enjoying the testing and showing how smart you are. Special assemblies. On Friday, March 21st, we had Scott McIntyre perform to for our students. um he was um eighth place finalist on the eighth season of American Idol. So
005he had a great message on overcoming difficulties, perseverance and hard work. So we um continue to be grateful for our community members who think about providing these experiences for our students. And as Mr. Austinine mentioned, Alice in Wonderland, what a hit. And if I could please have Miss Hatch and students who were in the play stand right now because we want to give you a great big round of applause. I know you did. Thank you for your time and energy and working with the 36 students. Um, and like I mentioned to our parents, it was um, in elementary school, I had a music teacher who did musical productions with us and we did Tom Sawyer, Oliver Twist, um, Oklahoma. And Mrs. Hatch really helped make my dreams come true in having a production as a
006musical for our kids. And she has said that she will come back and run the drama club next year for us. So, I'm looking forward to next year already. And the boys and girls did the show for show. Um the boys and girls um performed for our school for all the students yesterday. So it it was really wellreceived and I heard a lot of exciting comments from our students on how cool it was. They had no idea what it was really going to be like. So thank you Mrs. Hatch. Kchner Caverns. Mrs. Romanelli and Mrs. Webas took our gifted students to Kchner Caverns. So um they had a student then tour for about an hour learning about stagactites and stagnites. And again that is in thanks to Freeport for the grant opportunities that they continue
007to provide for our students to have these amazing experiences. Our Colts performed at the ASU Highlands Jazz Festival and they received second place in the middle school division. So, our jazz band continues to rock under the direction of Missi. So, great job, jazz band. Again, thank you and have a great evening. And there's so many activities happening in May. Please pick up your flyer at the door on your way out of all the things that are happening in May for promotions and special activities. So, that concludes my presentation. Thank you. Well, thank you. So, with that, it is time for the cult of the month presentation. Mr. Lake, are you ready? Hey, boys and girls, if you can please come stand over here and we'll get you from preschool. Yes. What? [Music] is in preschool
008and Dr. Felicia Rob Robinson writes, "We are proud to recognize Camila as our preschool student of the month. She consistently demonstrates kindness, helpfulness, and leadership in the classroom. Whether assisting classmates, sharing with friends, or setting a great example through her positive attitude, Gama shines as a role model for others. Her willingness to help, encourage, and lead with kindness makes our classroom a better place every day. Congratulations, Camila. Keep up the amazing work. Please don't be shy to come and take pictures. Okay. Saul's teacher, Mrs. Gracia, writes, "Saul has improved so much in many areas this year. I am so proud of how he's chosen to think before he acts and shows kindness and responsibility. He is safe and tries keeping his peers safe. I love how he works quietly and stays on task. I enjoyed
009teaching him and I'm very proud of him. Congratulations. Mrs. Will Cox in kindergarten writes, "Angel is a leader in our class. He demonstrates how to be safe and responsible. Angel takes care of his needs and oftentimes he will lend a hand to others. Angel is always extremely kind. He worries about others and goes out of his way to find a way to show and support them." Congratulations, Angel. Ava's first grade teacher, Miss Mattis, writes, "Ava is Colts of the month for March 2025. It was a joy to have in class and has shown great engagement and improvement all year long. She's excited about school and how she's doing daily. She is polite, kind, and caring. She loves her family. I see her helping other students often and helping them be successful, too. She's so respectful
010in the way she treats others. She listens attentively and follows directions. She's excited about extracurricular activities and is always full of questions. Ava, keep on being the best because you are the best. Congratulations, Miss Janette in second grade writes, "Congratulations on being named Hold of the Month, Leah. Your hard work and dedication never cease to amaze me, and I'm so proud of all that you've accomplished. Your love for reading is truly inspiring, and it's wonderful to see how much joy you find in books. You bring such a positive and welcoming energy to everyone around you. And your kindness in making friends and ensuring that everyone feels safe is a beautiful example of what it means to be a great student and friend. Keep shining, Lyanna. You're such an incredible part of our school community. Congratulations.
011[Music] Mrs. Noland in third grade writes, "Lilian has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and a positive attitude toward learning. She's a great friend to all of her classmates and is always willing to help out others. Her commitment to excellence and willingness to help others make her a true standout in the classroom. Congratulations. Miss Neato, Mrs. Nato in second grade writes, "Emma, I'm so proud to recognize Emma as our cult of the month. She's really impressed me with her ability to solve problems independently and handle challenges with maturity. Not only is she always willing to lend a helping hand to her classmates, but she does so with a smile and a kind heart. Emma consistently completes her homework on time, often submitting it early, and always does her best. She shows great curiosity by asking
012questions and actively participating in class activities. Her positive attitude and eagerness to learn make her an excellent role model for others. I am truly proud of her this month and our class is lucky to have such a dedicated student. Keep up the amazing work. Congratulations, [Music] Mrs. Hoff in third grade writes, "Bennett has accomplished so many goals this school year, and I'm so proud of him. He is the best helper in class, shows compassion toward others, has amazing skills to help in his group work, is the first to extend a helping hand, and always comes to class with a positive attitude. Bennett, you shine in all you do, and we are so lucky to have you in class. Way to go, buddy. Mrs. Lane in third grade writes, "Remy is a wonderful example of what
013it means to be kind, safe, and responsible Continental P. He is a friend to all and is always willing to help his peers. Whether he's talking about a friend at school or telling us a story from home, he always speaks of others with the utmost respect and admiration. His creativity brings fun fun ideas and a unique perspective to our class, often encouraging his classmates to engage in a deeper level of thinking. Remy brightens up our classroom each day with his smile and cheerful attitude. He's a wonderful example to others and truly a joy to have as a student in class. I'm so proud of him and thankful to be his teacher. Congratulations Mrs. Flowers writes, "Congratulations to Kaden for being my March Colts of the month. Honestly, this is an award that Kaden has deserved
014from the beginning of the school year. Kaden consistently demonstrates kindness and respect toward classmates and teachers. His positive attitude, willingness to help others, and excellent behavior make him a role model in the classroom. Kaden contributes to a supportive and welcoming learning environment for everyone. What I love most about Kaden is his social awareness. He has an unbelievable ability to understand and to respond to the emotions, needs, and perspectives of others and navigates relationships with everyone effectively. And I can't forget to mention his fashionable eyewear. This kid has the most amazing glasses. All the kids want glasses just like Cadence. Well done, Kaden. You You are simply the best. This is [Music] Miss House from fourth grade writes, "Jaden is a great student with a really good sense of humor. He is committed to his education
015and he is kind to his peers. Jaden consistently treats everyone with kindness and respect, always offering a helping hand to those in need. Congratulations, Jaden. Mrs. Montoya, our third grade teacher, writes, "Peter, thank you for always showing up first in line and with a smile on your face. You're always ready to conquer the day and take on any challenges that might happen. Your positive and sometimes silly attitude is contagious and always puts those around you in a great mood. You always make sure your work is done and turned in and help your neighbors when they might be stuck. You are a great example of what a cult is and I hope you continue to be the wonderful person that you are. Way to go, Peter. Congratulations. So the middle school team gets together monthly to
016nominate one to two students and they've nominated me as one of their students. So the middle school team writes, "It is with great pleasure that we write this letter to recognize you as Colt of the Month. Over the past month, we have witnessed your remarkable personal growth and development. You've taken significant strides in your academic journey, demonstrating newfound sense of ownership and leadership. In group work, you've stepped up to guide and support your peers, showing remarkable initiative and confidence. Your ability to advocate for yourself in class is particularly noteworthy as it reflects your growing self asssurance and commitment to your education. What truly sets you apart is your extraordinary kindness. Your positive attitude is infectious, bringing warmth and light to every classroom you enter. Your consistent practice of greeting others with a cheerful good morning
017or taking a genuine interest by asking how has your day been exemplifies the compassion and empathy that makes our school community special. Being named Colt of the Month is a testament to your character, hard work, and potential. We are incredibly proud of you and look forward to seeing you continue to grow and inspire those around you. Congratulations. Well, congratulations to all our Colts and we ask that they could come back up so we can get a picture of them and if they can stay standing up here once we're going to aboard two of our staff members along with and in the meantime we'd like to thank Laka J for um giving certificates for ice cream. Angel picture. Ready? Look over here. Everybody say I say, you say Okay, stay right here. Good job. Great. Stay
018right there. We are going to start with our golden horseshoe awards and it is our employee of the month.