001All righty. Good evening. The uh finance and law subcommittee shall come to order today, Wednesday, June 4th, 2025. I'll start out with roll call. Mr. Shaves, present. Mr. Vieiraa, present. Chairman Dlo, present. First item on the agenda, we have the student activity account for the Taton High School in the amount of $13,28.60. wishes of the committee. Motion to receive and place on file. Seconded. All in favor? I I opposed. Eyes have it. Thank you. Next item, we have the use of facilities. See attached memo. Turn it over to Mrs. Monahan. Welcome back. Thank you very much, Dr. Dlo. Um use of facilities. As you can see that we just have um some that are asking for classrooms and the auditorium and rentals have been charged. And again, that is just some of the items that
002we do have throughout the district. Wish to the committee. Motion receive and place on file. Seconded. All in favor? I opposed. Eyes have it. Thank you. Next up, we have the cell phone pouch quotes. See attached memo. Back to you, Mrs. Monahan. So, at the recent school committee meeting, um there was asked to obtain three quotes for the cell phone pouches to support Taton High School's um minimizing classroom distra distractions with the use of the cell phone pouches. So, attached to this memo, you'll see the three v the three quotes that we have received from the vendors FP, excuse me, SSP America, Win Elements, and Yonder. While we have provided um the committee with the three quotes that were requested, please note that YA has a patent and a trademark for their phone free pouch
003technology and they are the only authorized manufacturer seller and distributed of this product. So other vendors will mimic it, but it's not the exact same pouch. So for reference also this um attached to this letter you'll see that detailing this property rights including a list of relevant patents and trademarks. Uh wishes of the committee question. Sure. Are we looking for an approval on this tonight superintendent? Yes that would be sorry. Yes, that would be the appropriate appropriate course of action if that's what the finan subcommittee wishes. Okay. So, uh I'm comfortable motion to approve uh yonder as presented. Okay. Is there a second on discussion? Second on discussion. Yes, Mrs. Shavs. I just I just wanted to bring up so I looked up um the win element one um because it's substantially cheaper. So, I
004was thinking you could actually get two full schools worth for the price that that the Yanders were. Um, I wasn't impressed when I looked at them. Just so that you know, those in particular are more like the tags that go on clothing at stores where they have like um they have like this metal um almost like a needle that sticks out. So when the kids actually put the um cell phones into the pouch, it's a needle that is sticking out that connects like it does for the clothing. So I just think that although I thought, "Oh, this is much cheaper. Maybe we should look into that." When I looked at how theirs was manufactured and the I think it sort of looked dangerous to me that it was a pointy needle sticking out that goes
005into a hole as if it was a clothing like the ones on the clothing. So, I wasn't impressed. And then I did some research to see, you know, um the patents and everything. So, yes, there is a lot of things pending that um they've knocked off the patents of um the yonder pouches. And it seemed overwhelming that those that did have the yonder pouches um had good things to say about them. When I I looked up a b I must have gone through 10 or 15 schools that had them. So, I would I would support um the yonder pouches. So, yes. Thank you. Uh my discussion point is I'm just concerned that we did have an opportunity to touch, feel, and actually see the on the pouch yet we did not of the others. So
006as a school committee member budget is my main piece besides our students of uh the elected position. And I I would rather have seen all three items before we can purchase and for $14,857 where we have two bids in front of us for the public at home. One for $40,000 and$162 $40,162.50 and another one for $61,58648. You know, I I I just feel that we should have had an opportunity to again like we did with yonder touch feel. I think it's fair and competitive as a school committee. I think that's our due diligence since we did have three bids. We don't have we didn't have that opportunity. That's the way I feel. I will not support this forward of 104,000 and $857.50 because we still have not identified a funding source. Am I correct, Superintendent?
007FY25 appropriation. FY25 appropriation. Okay. We haven't seen those lines being moved yet, superintendent, have we? At the last at the last meeting, we were 67% uh with of our budget was spent. So, we were three quarters into the year. So, we should have 70% of our budget spent and we were 60 70% of our budget spent and we were 67% spent. So, we uh will have a surplus to close the year. So, I am very comfortable and very confident that we can cover this cost with the FY25 appropriation. And if I may, we also had an issue with the um special ed u legal fees that were over budget on that. We haven't seen that being moved yet. Is that correct? Uh special education legal fees on the student service side is over budget. However,
008on the labor management side, we are still carrying a surplus that will that will offset that number. You have the Mrs. Moahan has the difference. Okay. So again, I I just feel that, you know, we should have had all three of these u pieces of equipment to like you just nicely described, Mr. Shabs. Thank you so much. But I think seeing it and you know, actually pointing out to the people that we we we we report to, right? I mean, it's it's tax dollars, it's budget dollars, and you know, why are we spending 104,000 where we could have spent 40,000? And then if we can justify it and show touch and feel, then I feel more comfortable. Yes, Mr. here. Thank you, Dr. Mill. Um, Dr. Harrison's testimony to us when he was here was
009there were concerns about intellectual property patterns, uh, things of that nature, if some of these other companies were, um, you know, going to be functioning and, um, selling similar pouches based on, uh, what sounded like mimicking or or copying yonder. So, it seemed like he he did a pretty thorough investigation and brought his findings to the committee and based on his testimony and research, he found Yandu to be the best. But if I mean, if it's uh you think prudent to to wait and continue to uh have further discussion. Um again, Mr. If I may, you weren't on the committee yet, but we spent I don't know how many thousands of dollars on this company that went belly up, which was the uh point of access for emergencies. What was that company called? Do you
010remember, Mrs. Monahan? We never had a contract. We never had a contract. We didn't lose any money. I I recollect we did, Superintendent. Because it's in my mind. No, because they went We never signed. No, we were going to that was Mrs. Fagen, you were on the committee back then. Do you remember anything about that on that crisis crisis go? It was a diff it was a crisis go company out of Texas and all that stuff. I mean that's that's why you know again I I understand there's there's patents and all this stuff and all that stuff. I just feel the touch and feel piece is the piece I'm missing and and I I I can totally understand if this came in at $100,000 and the came in at $104,000. No problem. I'd fully support
011it because there's such a discrepancy. That's my concern. I just sometimes you get what you pay for. Um sometimes quality, sometimes uh products are different. So it's the purpose of this meeting, right? To have discussions and conversations and dialogue. If I could just the purpose of this meeting also, Mr. Vie, is the first time I'm seeing bids. If I could just add if I could just add too, there were times when we app we approve a we approved the vegetable Mr. VR and I were just talking about the vegetable bids. and we approve the vegetable bids per the recommendation of the administration who performs their due diligence. But yet we don't bring the tomatoes, the bananas, and the peas before the superintendent. Please don't insult my intelligence. Again, no, but I feel when you make
012these kind of comments and oranges. Exactly. When you make these kind of comments, you're superintendent, I'm just looking out for the taxpayers and looking out for our students who did the due diligence to bring a recommendation to you. Thank you so much. The recommendation of the administration is to go with the yonder pouches and we've identified we've identified the funding source. So again, that's what the administration does. We bring the recommendation to you. You either approve it or you don't approve it. Again, I I can't make a sound decision without seeing, touching, feeling what the difference is of why there's a $60,000 difference in yonder pouches or whatever pouch you want to call it. That's just my opinion. I'm one of three. I'll call the vote. wishes of the committee. Did you have another question,
013Donna? Well, no, I was just gonna say that that was one of the reasons why I looked at them online to see how they were made because I did have that concern that there seemed to be a substantial difference, but what I saw online wasn't anything that I would have wanted us to use in our schools with our kids. So, that's why I would vote for the yonder pouches. Yes, Mr. Vier. Thank you, Dr. Mo. Again, I thought Dr. Garrison did a pretty thorough job explaining why and the price differential. So, I'm comfortable voting for it as well. So, the vote has been called. All in favor? I opposed. I two to one. The eyes have it. Thank you so much. Next item on the agenda, we have the special education expense services see attached
014memo. Mrs. Monahan, we briefly mentioned it just previously, but as you know, for the special ed um legal services, we allocate about $50,000. Um you'll see that we have um a charge from back in October for $9,2328. Please know that um that was missed upon the vendor. They did not send that to us until now. So that's why you are seeing that. Um, also for March, we included in here is a $6,000. So, charging thus far to the through March we have $64,581.34, which does go ahead and bring us to um the negative of $14,581. like the superintendent did say, the other legal line that we do have is with Stoneheim Stonem um and the other two lawyers and I apologize that is at that is still have some monies available on that line and
015of course using other lines that have been that have a surplus. We can go ahead at the end of this school year we'll be able to balance all of our lines. As the superintendent said, uh, quarter three we were at seven below 70% and that means we will have and still forecasted as of just yesterday, we are still forecasted to have a surplus. Uh, wish of the committee motion to receive and place on file. Seconded. Uh, on discussion, uh, I'm concerned about an October bill for over $9,000. I mean, I I held I had a small business and if I was missing $9,000 in my accounts receivable, I' I'd be I'd notice it. So, I I'm just concerned how they missed an October bill for n over $9,000. Uh but this is just a motion
016to receive on and place on file. All in favor? I I opposed eyes have it. Thank you. Next up, we have the bills payable in the amount for FY25 in the amount of $327,75.70. Wishes of the committee. Motion to approve bills payable in the amount of $327,75.70. Seconded on discussion. Yes, Mrs. Shubs. I just have two questions. On page nine going through page 10, um NCS Pearson, Inc. for CPPI testing. They are considered to be for screening tests. And again, this is C CPPI is a grant for the preK. Um and that is the screening kits that we will be using with our uh our students. So is the um I had asked um last at the last meeting. Anything starting with 23 is also a grant then. Correct. Okay. Because I knew the 21
017was but I I wasn't sure on the 23. And the second one that I had was on page 11, the Singer MLC. I was thinking maybe it was sewing machines, but I wasn't sure. No, it's not. I actually thought so at two when I first saw the invoice a while ago, but it's for food services and it's um that's where they did a new service line for Galaget. Oh, so new service line. Yeah. Okay. Thank you. That's all I had. Thank you, Mr. Sher. Any questions? My uh my question was uh the same on page 11, so it's been answered. Thank you. Good. So, my concern was page eight and of course u we just talked about it a couple minutes ago was the Lions Law Group questioning why we had two uh warrants on
018here. One for the $9,2328 the other one for $6,00010. So, uh I'll call the vote, but I want the chair to be recorded as voting uh no on voucher number 255068 on page eight in the amount of $9,2328. wishes of the committee. Mr. Vieira, is is there an explanation as to You're on page eight. Yeah, I have a page eight. Lions law group. What we just discussed prior in the special education memo? Is there any Yeah, I don't I don't I don't think I I don't understand why they send us a bill from October. I I mean in in in June basically. That's all. That's my reasoning. Okay. But we all the money. Yeah. Yeah, question about that then. Do you get an explanation as to what the hours are for this? Oh, everything is
019everything is a line item. Absolutely. There is definitely every invoice is detailed. So, it is something that there's no question that they didn't do that is checked by the special ed department before that is even forwarded to our department to process for payment. Okay. Well, then I'm comfortable with payment. Okay. All All in favor? I I I and of course I was recorded as stated earlier. Uh all in favor was I opposed eyes have it. Thank you so much. And that concludes the financing and law subcommittee agenda. Motion to be in order. Seconded. All in favor? Opposed? Eyes have it. We are adjourned. Thank you. Thank you. All right. All right. Good evening everyone. Thank you for joining us. I call the meeting to order. If you could please join us in the pledge of
020allegiance. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Oh, say can you see by the dawn early light what so proudly we held at the twilight last gleaming who brought stripes and bright stars through the perilous us fight or the ramparts we watch were so gallently streaming and the rockets red the bombs bursting in gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. Oh, say does that star spangled then wave or the land of the free and the home of the [Music] brave. Mrs. Fagen will lead us in in the invocation. Lord, as we begin this session, let us acknowledge your goodness and mercy and ask your blessings on all our
021deliberations. We thank you for this opportunity to be of service to our community and to the young people entrusted to our care. If you remain standing, we have five people we just want to mention this evening and do a moment of silence for them. First one is Carolyn Helen Moleski, age 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 19th of this year. She was a loving companion of Richard TSDs uh with whom she shared over 54 wonderful years together. Born in Fall River, she um was an educated I'm sorry, a dedicated educator having taught second grade in Dyon for an extraordinary 42 years. Her commitment to her students and her profession left a lasting impact on generations of children. And she was also a gifted musician for 47 years. She served as the lead lead pianist
022with the Taunt Civic Choir, sharing her talent love with music with the community. In addition to her work with that, she played the organ for several churches in the Berkeley area. And she was also a pianist if you want to know her connection to the Taton public schools for Steve Legado who was a band director here at the high school. And beyond the classroom and concert hall, she was an avid crafter, enjoyed craft events and craft fair. She loved spending time outdoors. In addition to her love her beloved companion, she survived by her brother. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Jacquellyn Jackie Turner Amarol 71 of Taton passed away peacefully on Monday May 19th with her loving family by her side. She was born in Fall River and was the beloved wife
023of Fernando Fred Amarol for 52 years. For over 20 years, Jackie was a librarian public school with the majority of her time being spent at Cohana and Freriedman Middle School. She truly enjoy enjoyed her job as she was an avid reader herself. She loved helping students whether it was for research or just to find a good book. She enjoyed camping at Race Point Beach in Province Town and loved shopping mainly in search of a great bargain. And she was a diehard Patriots fan. In addition to Fred, she is survived by her children Lindsay and her son Derek. Uh excuse me. And she has she also leaves grandchildren. and um we'd like you to and you know she's got her sisters and brothers and brother-in-laws and several cousins, nieces and nephews and we'd like you to
024keep her in your prayers and her family. Irene Alice Savad Ferrer, age 80 passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 22nd of this year in Life Care West Bridgewater. She was the beloved wife of the late Herbert Ferrer with whom she shared 54 years of marriage. Born in Middbor, um she shared many happy memories from her childhood with her family, particularly time spent at swift swift speech with various aunts and cousins in Brockton. She was close with her family throughout her life. She spent her life rooted in the Taunt community. Her dedication to education and service was evident through the her 37year career as a school secretary at Elizabeth P School. She loved her job and enjoyed all the people she would encounter and was known for welcoming school visitors with a silly greeting, a smile,
025and a conversation. She spent countless hours above and beyond the average workday and loved every minute of it. In her personal life, she enjoyed nature um on the constant lookout for deer and other wildlife. She enjoyed going to her favorite sport spot by the ocean year after year to see the impacts of erosion erosion on the everchanging coastline. She loves spending time with her families. And she is survived by her children Douglas Ferrer, Maryanne Booth, and M. Michael Ferrer and his wife Mary and Lisa Pereira and her h and her husband as well as seven grandchildren. She's pred deceased by her brother. Please keep the Ferrer family in your thoughts and prayers. Next one is Edward J. Collins age 93 longtime resident of Burington died peacefully Thursday May 22nd in the comfort of his daughter's
026home and East Taon surrounded by his loving family born in Quinsey educated in Quinsey he had joined many many summers at his family's home on Cape Britain Island Canada he was a graduate of Quinsey High School he lived in Brainree for over over 60 years previously in Quinsey and also went in Ju um Jupiter, Florida. Edward with his late wife built a summer home on Swans Island Swans Island, Maine over 50 years ago. He treasured the family memories made there. Following high school, he served the United States Navy during the Korean conflict. He was stationed aboard the USS Harold J. Ellison, DD864, and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, European occupation medal, and the National Defense Service Medal. Upon returning home, married and start a family, went back to school, graduating from Northeastern University. He
027worked as a senior electrical engineer for the former Boston Edison Company for over 40 years, retiring in 1992. He also taught algebra at Newbury College. He was a member of several communities, community um organizations in in the towns that he lived. He was the beloved husband of the late Marjorie Collins. And he leaves two daughters and a son. One of his daughters is Judith C. um Feny of East Tarton. She is a teacher at the um I'm sorry, East Tarton Elementary School. Uh he also leaves grandchildren and would like you to keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. And our last person is John E. Whittis Jr. who passed away May 27th, 2025. He was from East Taton. Born in Fall River, he worked as a supervisor at Bayate Gas Company for he was
028a former parishioner at Holy Rosary Church in Taton, an avid golfer and a lifelong New England sports fan and enjoyed wa relaxation while watching TV. He was a member of the Elks and will be remembered for his pleasant and jovial personality. He was fun to be around, easygoing, and people liked his company. He leaves two sons, Ryan Winters, a teacher at Taton High School, and John E. Jed Winters. He also leaves his daughter-in-law, Taylor uh Witters, who was a teacher at Taton High School. He leaves five grandchildren. And um and to honor the wishes of his family, a cel he a celebration of of his life was privately held. Please keep this family and your thoughts and your prayers. A moment of silence, please. Thank you very much everybody. Thank you Mrs. Fagan. Roll call.
029Thank you. We'll start out of wind here. Um Mr. Enus is absent. Mrs. Shabs present. Mr. Palowski present. Mrs. Fagan is present. Miss Santos present. Mr. Vieiraa present. Miss Delora present. Uh, Chairman Dlo present. Dr. Dlo and Mayor Okonnell present. Thank you. And um, Superintendent Cabal, would you like to tell everybody why we're wearing these special shirts? Actually, I have an update. Taton High is Ton High softball team is leading one to nothing. I believe we're in the second inning, Mr. Jake. Yes, sir. So, Ton High up one- nothing. So, in in support of our defending state champ softball team and also in support of our elite 8 vol men's volleyball team, we are wearing our jerseys in support of our amazing student athletes. Go Tigers. Yes. Okay. Thank you. Approval of the minutes from
030May 14th and May 21. Motion to Motion to approve the minutes of that. Motion and second to approve. All those in on discussion. Discussion. Yes, mayor. Uh there's a May 14th um meeting on page two. Uh the fourth bullet up from the bottom of the page where it starts, Mrs. Fagan asked if a target can later be found to be an aggressor. And the other line, Mrs. Fagan asked what a rebuttal is in context. That was actually myself that uh made those two statements. Say that again. So the fourth bullet up, not Mrs. Shaves, not Mr. Vieier. Where has Mrs. Fagan on the third and Mrs. Fagan on the fourth. Those two were my my my questions, my statements. Yeah. Okay. Part of the motion to amend as presented. Thank you, Dr. Melo. Uh motion
031and second. All those in favor? Opposed? None opposed. So voted. Uh we do not have a student a student advisory committee report tonight. We do have public inputs. Yes, mayor. We have uh one uh constituent or one resident, Audrey Reese from 123 Washington Street in Taton. Topics, communication, or other. And you may approach the podium, but I'd like to read uh a statement. Uh so, in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, chapter 39, section 23C, we kindly request that individuals wishing to provide public input sign up in advance. A copy of the regulation guidelines will be provided upon sign up, and individuals be asked to state their name and address for the record, which we just did. The amount of time each registered individual will have to speak will be determined by the number of people
032who sign the register will be announced prior to the start of the public input portion of the meeting and that usually is within a 3 to 5 minute uh time period if you don't mind Mrs. Ree. No, no problem. Thank you so much. And just for everyone's information, uh, everyone is listening intently. Uh, open meeting law does not allow us to engage in conversation with you. Uh, but we will certainly take your comments for the record and under advisement. Okay. On April 16th, I came before you and I asked you to up your game with communication. Today, you sent out a survey about your plans for uh the old Coyo Cassidy. It was once again just on the phone or on the computer. There was no hard copy sent home. It was not in any
033other language. And I did ask you on the 16th of April to step that up. Just wanted to remind you that you hadn't fulfilled that promise that you said you would work on. Second is this weekend my son and I were talking about him leaving elementary school and going to middle school. And he said, "You know, Mom, I'm going to be so happy to be out of that school and not get abused any longer by the principal and the vice principal." He says, "The only way I made it out this year was via his third grade teacher and his fourth grade teacher." and he is so happy to be out of that school. He had a very rough year this year for being attacked by the principal and the vice principal. And I just had
034to come here because it broke my heart this weekend when he said that. He's not sad about leaving his friends. He's not sad about leaving the school. He is ecstatic. He is so happy to be leaving that school. It has been he's had days when he's come home he's been very depressed and we had to have long conversations and as I taught him life is hard and you're going to meet people like that your whole life and you just got to learn to deal with it and don't let it get to you and just go tomorrow punch your clock in and at 3:00 punch the clock out and just do what is expected of you and that's what he had to do all this year, more so than last year. And I don't think a
035third grade or a fourth grade child should have to live like that in today's world, being bullied by adults, not by his peers. And I'm very upset about it. Very very upset. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Audrey. Is this something we can refer to administration to come back to us maybe in executive session and see if there's any kind of information in regard to this issue? I think that you could refer it to administration if you like but I don't think you we can't just ask for an executive session. It has to be certain reasons for it. So Okay. So refer to administration for further review and comment. Thank you. Is there a second? So is that a motion or is that just a recommendation? Motion a second. Motion and second. All those in favor?
036Opposed. None opposed. So voted. Thank you. Thank you. Okay. Next we have a presentation. City of Taton Benjamin Freriedman Middle School Solar Project presentation. And we have some guests with us this evening. Superintendent Cabral. Thank you, Madam Mayor. So this is uh I believe in response or as a followup to several memos that you've received regarding the roof replacement at the Freeman Middle School which at the completion of the roof replacement will also uh feature the installation of solar panels. So I believe there was a motion made at one of our previous meetings to ask the city representatives. So we with us we have CFO Patrick Delaruso, we have building superintendent Christopher Carmichael and we have from Summit Energy Matthew Parent to discuss the project and answer any questions that the board may have. Motion
037to invite all members to the presentation. Just to invite all parties who are going to be speaking on the project. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Um, so the team is here tonight again uh to follow up on the progress we've uh made um getting to the point where we're ready to move forward with the Freedman um roof replacement and um solar installation project. Um Mr. Parent's here to go over the side deck. uh should be three slides related to uh Freriedman. Mr. Carmichael is here to speak to timeline in relation to the uh the roof project. Um this is information that um I I believe Miss I worked with Mr. Cabell to get into your packet. It's information you've also seen from a previous presentation. This is nothing new, nothing different. Um before Mr. Parent gets
038started, should there you know be any questions? Again, this is in the process of going out to bid. So some of the numbers may change depending upon, you know, what results those is. So this is sort of a iteration on the conceptual plan of what is intended to to go there and everything subject to change on on bidday. So that's kind of the general um overview and I'll turn over to his parent to kind of walk through uh what this sheet is and sort of what the layout of that solar project looks like. Thank you. Um what we have here is we um designed a system that's um going to maximize the roof space on the school and uh that size is 719 kilowatts. Um we'll see that visual on the on the next page.
039Uh the annual savings uh output on that would be 150,000 per year and as um as uh electricity prices go up that that savings will go up as well. Uh, and the total cost for the system is 2.491044 uh million. Um, as a Oh, okay. Sorry. That's right. Um, as a municipality, you do see receive a tax credit of 747, 313 under the IRA act of a nonprofit receiving direct pay from uh from a solar project. Um, you'll also receive a wreck incentive. That's a renewable energy certificate incentive based on the production of the system. Uh that's 641,783 um per year um based on the production of the system. And then we initially were thinking about a battery, but we're not going to do a battery on site on this particular project. So the connected
040solutions will not apply to this particular project. Um so the um payback on the system is about seven years. We can go to the next slide. So based on the roof space um and maximizing the sun radiation, we're able to put solar on the flat roof which is on the mainly on the left side and the bottom and then on the uh south and uh mainly on the east side of the pitched roof. Um the total production is approximately 793,000 kilowatt hours a year. So it's a it's a good size system for uh for that roof. It's a big roof. So any questions want to go over that too? Yeah, if I may. Uh Dr. Dlo has a comment or a question. M Mr. Parent, thank you for coming back again. Uh so since we're
041now on to the Freeman, of course the chamberlain was our first project and I remember that part of the process was a battery backup and I was one of the folks that voted no on that project because of the safety concerns of battery. Yes. So I'm so happy that you're not you took away the battery from the Chamberlain project and are not installing it in Freriedman. Uh my my only uh question and concern is what has the return been on the ch is is Chamberlain up and running fully? Uh, I think we just got approval from TMLP. So, that is literally going to be turned on uh officially um any day now. It's working. Uh, it just needs to be approved by TMLP. And what does TMLP need to approve? Oh, yes. So, it's essentially
042once it's installed and everything is running, they just need to review it with the wiring inspector and then do a final sign off. It's called PTO. It's called I'm sorry. PTO. PTO. What does that stand for? Do you uh it's just an operational uh acronym? Okay. Yeah. Well, I I just for full disclosure, I'm on the TMLP as a commissioner and we have a meeting uh on the 17th of June. So, I just want to make sure that, you know, we're not holding up the project. Let's put it that way. Uh and if I can help in any way, that's what I'd like to do. So, if I have the information, I can relay it. Also, your group has been great. Great. Yeah. Great. Thank you so much. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. You can
043continue. Oh, excuse me. Mr. Vieira has a question now. Thank you, Madam Mayor. I think has a question. Hi. Thank you. Thank you for being here. I'm glad to see that we're making progress here. We've gotten rid of the batteries. Um maintenance of the panels. is a third party who maintains the panels professionally or is the building department going to be maintaining I believe it's a third party that is um awarded the contract is maintaining the panels for the life of the system. Okay. All right. Wonderful. That's uh great news. Um per our last discussion I you know I don't support rooftop panels on schools because of possible interruptions to education or trauma to students or staff. But uh I do appreciate the work you're doing. If they were uh in the parking lot, I'd
044fully support them on the buildings. I don't, but I'm glad to hear that a third party will be maintaining them and that there will be no uh batteries. Absolutely. Wonderful. Thank you so much. Quick question, Mr. Laura. Uh it says here the system payback is within seven years. Correct. On that particular system, explain that to me a little bit is so what happens after seven years that we're running in the plus. You're running in the black. Yeah. Correct. Okay. Yep. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Do you have anything else to add to your presentation? Um if Mr. K would speak to the uh if Madame Mayor, if uh Mr. Comic could just speak to the uh the roof installation schedule if we could. Madame Mayor, Mr. Chairman, members of the board, thank you for
045having me. Chris Kichel, superintendent of buildings. So, this is a very similar system to what we did at Chamberlain. We did a roof replacement first uh and then we did the solar installation afterwards. We've already started the roof um the staging of the roofing materials at Freriedman. We've been for the last month uh we've been staging the rear parking lot um with the icy and the rigid insulation getting that root roof ready for the uh start of the uh construction right after school ends uh in a couple weeks. So uh we've have uh two different systems. We have a combination roof. We have the slope roof which is um going to be architectural shingles. It'll be a complete roof replacement on both systems, the both the flat and the pitched. We'll go down to the
046roof deck. Um on the pitch section, we're going to put a rubber bitine under underneath the um asphalt shingles. We won't just be putting an underllayment. Um and that'll penetrate every nail and then that'll help us prevent any leaks in the future. So it's basically two roof systems in one on the pitch sections. On the flat sections, we're doing the rigid insulation and then we taper that to the roof drains and then the parapits. So it's uh it's going to be a completely new roof. um it should outlast the life expectancy of the uh solar arrays and that's why we're doing it at this time. Thank you Mr. Carmichael. And uh I just want to say just uh briefly just thank you to TMLP and thank you to the school department for working so collectively
047on the chamber project and uh we hope to repeat that success um here and um look forward to the summer summer project. Mr. Delaruso, are there any savings on the roof while doing the project? Very that's a very good point. Yes, because of the material that we're using, um the the city will recognize that same u 30 to 40% um incentive um on our payback. So, the roof is estimated, of course, everything could change on on bid day, but the roof's estimated to come in at 1.3 uh6 million. So, the city will recognize get a check back um provided that we get money expended by June 30th, we should be getting a check back in March for u 40% of that 1.3 million. Okay. Excellent. Mrs. Shaps, thank you. Madame Mayor, when's the estimated date
048to have that finished up and running at that school? It will be done before school before school start. Yep. That's that was up. That's why we work very well with Mark and and Brenda to make sure that we get everything teed up and ready to rock and roll. Excellent. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Mr. Laura. Thank you, Madam Mayor. What's the life expectancy of these panels? Mr. Carmichael, if you could or Mr. P. Sure. I mean they'll run between 25 and 40 years depending on the efficiency and and maintenance uh of year to year and then once let's say the life expectancy of these panels they're because there's going to be new technology in effect so it's going to be compatible. Oh, sure. No, I mean I would say 20 years down the road, 25
049years down the road when um it's, you know, had its lifespan, there's a decommissioning schedule uh in operation for this. So, we just take the whole thing off and put in new panels at that point. Thank you. Okay. Thank you, Mrs. Fagen. Just one quick question. Your microphone, Mrs. Fagen. Oh, I'm sorry. Thought I talked loud enough. Um are you Are there any expectations that there's going to be some issues with that the the uh roof that was on there before? Because I know we had leaks at that school when we first started, particularly all over the auditorium. I was just wondering if that was going to necessitate replacing plywood or something that's up there. So the that roof that's on there now is at the end of its life expectancy and that's why we're
050doing this school now. Just like Chamberlain was in worse condition last year. Yeah. And that's why we put that first. Freeman was next in line because of the condition of that existing roof. That's why we're doing the roof replacement now at this point. So because we we did have a you were there, John, right when that Mr. Mr. Sorry, I think Yeah, I think what you're asking because I just had a roof replaced for my mother is once the all asphalt shingles came off if there's any structural damage underneath. That's part of the scope of the project. It is part of the scope. So we'll we'll again the roof replacement consists of um complete going down to the roof deck which is the plywood um and then ensuring that the plywood is adhered down then
051new drip edge put on um a rubber bit theme put on top of that and then the asphalt shingles on top of that flat system is a little differently again we go down to the roof deck we ensure that the roof deck is secured um we do any uh plywood sheathing replacement at that time then we build up the isine and then pitch everything to the drains uh and then ended up with a tpo the white roof system that um the superintendent has requested us to do. Do you do you use something like ice and water on the roof? So you don't the ice and water is the rubber bit thing that I explained earlier. And then can I ask you another question? What are you using for shingles? Because I know some of the
052shingles it's a 40-year architectural laminated. It's the best that we can buy for my house. Okay. All right. Great. No more. Okay. Superintendent. Thank you, Mrs. Fagen. Superintendent. One question that I was expecting the committee to ask, but I think it would be important to ask and for the public to hear is, are you coming before the board seeking any financial match or any financial commitment? None. Thank you. All right. Excellent. All right. Thank you for your presentation this evening. Thank you. And next we have the public hearing for Taton Public Schools budget FY 2026. ask if there's any. Sure. As the superintendent's approaching the podium to uh present the FY26 uh school committee public schools budget. Uh I would uh entertain a motion to open up the meeting. Second. All in favor? Opposed? Eyes
053have it. And at this time, is there any public input? Mrs. Lasser, any public input? No public input for the FY26 hearing. Uh, thank you so much. Ask superintendent. Sorry, we're dealing with some technical difficulties. Okay. With Mr. Jake doesn't have access to the slide deck. Okay. So, if you just give me a moment, I'm going to go share with Mr. Jake. Sure. You want me to sing and dance for the We'll we'll take a brief recess. Motion to recess for five minutes. Second. Motion to second. All those in favor? Oppos? Not opposed. So voted motion to reconvene. Second. Motion to second. All those in favor. So voted. Okay. Thank you, superintendent. Thank you. I apologize for inconvenience. So I apologize, M Dr. DL. I was a little distracted. Did you open the meeting and
054offer public? Yes, the meeting was officially opened. Uh there is no public input in the audience. So please proceed. Okay. So uh thank you again. So this is uh this is our final presentation as a school committee. So the appropriate motion tonight would be to adopt the appropriate the recommended appropriation which I'll discuss at the towards the end of the presentation and the numbers have not changed since the governor's original budget. So I you will see me move forward. Uh we did include the line item budget which you covered during the budget workshop but Mrs. Moahan is here. Welcome back Mrs. Moahan. so she can answer any of the line item questions if you wish to ask any line item questions. But again, there what I would seek tonight would be a motion to approve
055the appropriated amount which I'll discuss shortly. So I'm not going to spend a lot of time. Is it frozen? This is the easiest technology. It's on. Frozen. There we go. It's moving. Hey, thank you, Steve. What would we do without Mr. Jake? How about a big round of applause for Mr. and keep those score updates coming, Mr. Jake? Yes, sir. So I won't spend time going over the table of contents. We've already covered this and you know uh the data that represents our great community vision in in mission statement we've already covered. At the next meeting on the 18th I will give you a sneak peek at our strategic plan. It's ready to be reviewed by the school committee. I I'm not going to spend a lot of time going over the state figures and
056the budget trends at the state level. I think what we'll do is we'll dive right into where we are in the budget process right now. So right now the budget is at conference committee which here we are in the month of June. Later on in June it will go before vetos overrides and then the final budget should be approved uh sometime late June. Hopefully doesn't go into July. Again the numbers have not changed. Uh you'll see that foundation budget has increased by 13.5 million and that's largely due to the increase in enrollment 222 students. The chapter 7 aid has increased to $10.5 million and you'll see that reflected in the budget presentation shortly. Again, this is just some backup that is public record that you can find on the DESIE website and the required net
057school spending contribution uh for this year. The state is saying that the city of Taton between indirect costs and an appropriation must equal or exceed 153,498,975. The state share is almost 70% at $105,422 442,30 and the city's required share again in the form of appropriation and indirect cost should equal or exceed 48,56,845. And I provided you with the colar increases over the last five years and also provided you with a quick little table to show you where the chapter 70 increases increase amounts are. Uh the largest contributing factor is the fact that we are a low-income district. Six out of 10 students qualify for for for as low income and because we're in the 10th 10th decile that generated about $5.7 million in chapter 78. Again, just following the timeline, here we are with the
058Senate Ways and Means budget that was posted in May of 25. You'll notice going back to the governor's budget in January to where we are today, the numbers have not changed. So, required net school spending in order to be at 100% net school spending, and you'll notice the asterisk that this has not been audited yet. So, once the end of the year report is done and it's audited by a third party, uh you will we will have actual figures. So, these numbers could fluctuate up or down. So, in order for the city again to be at 100% NESCO spending, we are requesting an appropriation in the amount of 131,66,516 and that gets the city to 100% NES school spending. And the methodology that we use is last this year's appropriation 120,590,000 the chapter 70 increase
059which you saw in the the previous slides of 10.4 million. That's how we get the number or get to the number of 131 million. Sorry if I'm going too fast. If you need me to go slow or slow down, I'll be happy to slow down. Again, just providing you with a history of where we are with net school spending. I'm happy to report since fiscal 14, the city has met its net school spending obligation or exceeded. Uh again, this just shows you the local appropriation and where the funding comes from, how much is coming from the state and how much is coming from the city. And you see the percentages and the differences. So roughly a nice diagram every dollar spent in education 80% comes from the state in the form of aid and 20%
060is coming from the city in the form of local contribution. So what we're proposing for a budget so we're proposing a budget in the amount of 133 million716,544. We're requesting an appropriation from the city in the amount of $131,66,516. And to make up that difference between the proposed expenditures and the appropriation, we're going to utilize our circuit breaker carryover, which we have to expend or else this funding goes back to the state. Uh we're going to utilize 2.6 2,650,28 from circuit breaker, and that'll balance our budget. And again, these are our fixed costs at a glance. Salary, special education, tuition, transportation, utilities, contracted services, supplies, and maintenance. You'll see what we budgeted for fiscal 25, what we budgeted for fiscal 26, the difference in the percentage increase. Overall, it's an increase of just under 10%.
061But don't forget our chapter 78 increased by over 10%. So when you add the 10% chapter 70 increase to last year's appropriation, that's where you get the 10%. just following the the rate of the percentage increase over a period of time. The average between fiscal 18 and fiscal 26 is just over 5%. This just kind of shows you the big picture of city expenditures. Education does make up the largest portion of expenditures in the city's budget, but that also includes Bristol Plymouth and that also includes Bristol Aggie. Every student who resides in the city of Taton is accounted for in that purplish doc blue portion of the slide. Very very proud and again uh we have great partners on the city side but we appreciate the funding and the contributions that they put into the
062classroom through the appropriations. So I think you all need to be commended. Since I've been superintendent, Mrs. Mrs. Moahan, assistant superintendent. We've added about $17.5 million worth of infrastructure upgrades and we also have systems in place to sustain these facility upgrades over a period of time through the use of our revolving funds. So, I think we are well positioned on the facility side of our building. We're well positioned when it comes to our staffing needs and we're well positioned when it comes to the athletic facilities that we're able and the performing arts facilities that we're able to to provide our students. again all the partners and all the relationships. This is a lot of work to maintain these relationships and to leverage these relationships to to get the maximum benefit for our students. And this
063is again shows you I think this is Mr. Vieira's favorite slide. So I like to tease Mr. Vie with this slide but you'll see on the um per pupil cost we have the second lowest per pupil cost in the state and I believe we are either second or third when it comes to instructional leadership. So we don't have a lot of administrators in the city of Ton compared to other districts because we believe we believe is that the the resources are best used in the classroom. That's where the resources belong. So our administrators work very hard and very long hours. And uh again that's why I think Taton has been able to achieve and perform at the level that we're performing. So again, what I would seek tonight is that we approve a budget in
064the amount of 133,716,544 and request an appropriation from the city in the amount of 131,66,516,000. Okay. Thank you, Superintendent Cabral. And so from what I understand, this is virtually the same numbers and same presentation as previously when there was discussion and debate and questions. Correct. And again, Mrs. Mohan is here. If there are any line item questions that the committee would like to ask uh after reviewing the packet for a third time. Okay. If there are no comments or questions, if there are any uh great. But if there aren't um if somebody wants to make that motion, Mr. Laura, I would like to make a motion to adopt the appropriation as presented this evening and the proposed expenditures with the exposed expenses. Proposed expenditures with the city. Put the number out there. Second. Sure. Want
065to just read the numbers off the and you can just do like 133 716 544. Read the number. They want you to say the amount. Okay. So the amount of 133,717 $716,544 the appropriation from the city at 131 131 million66,516. Okay. All right. So is everyone clear on the motion? Yes. Okay. Was there a second? Second motion and second on discussion. On discussion. Thank you, Mayor. Uh superintendent, uh I know we this is I think our fourth presentation. Uh, are there any new administrative positions in this budget? There are no new administrative positions. As a matter of fact, there may be a reduction in an administrative position or two based on pending retirements. And are all our classrooms filled with teachers? Uh, I mean, uh, do we have the numbers to sustain a teacher in
066every classroom that we need a teacher? We we do. And if we need to hire additional staffing over the summer, we will hire additional staffing. Should we continue to see enrollment and our students will be fully supported in whether they're in Decker, in the arts and band and in baseball, softball, everything fully supported. You need to be commended for the level of support that we provide our students, our student athletes, and our performing arts programs. I am I am very happy to hear that. Thank you so much. All right. Uh great. So, there is a motion and a second on a roll call, please. Please, Mrs. Fagen. Sure. Mrs. Shabs. Yes, Mr. Powski. Yes, Mrs. Fagan votes. Yes, Miss Santos. Yes, Mr. Vieira. Yes, Mr. Laura. Yes, Dr. Dlo. Yes. Motion passes. Thank you, Mrs.
067Fagan. Well done, superintendent. Thank you everyone. Appreciate your support. Thank you. All right, we have an update from Mr. Jake. Taton High School in the fourth inning leads three to nothing. Okay. Okay. And buy ice cream tonight. All right. Next, we have administrative business and Taton public schools staffing update. Any comments on that, superintendent? No, this will be the last staffing report you'll receive for the fiscal year. So, starting uh 71 or maybe sometime in October, uh we'll start giving providing the committee with staffing updates. But Mrs. uh Mrs. Turner has an ambitious goal of being 100% staffed by 7:31. Okay. Excellent. And then we have Oh, excuse me, Mrs. Shuffs. Thank you, Madam Mayor. One question. I've noticed that the junior ROC has been on this all year. Is there a specific problem as
068to why we can't find someone for the ROC? Yeah, because we're one of the That's a great question, and that's something that we've been discussing internally. Um, I think we're one of the few area high schools that has an Air Force ROC. So, we may need to start thinking about maybe changing to an Army ROC. Um, it may it may make it easier to to fill that vacancy. So, that's been the struggle. That that would be something that I would bring to the full board with for discussion and with the proposal. Okay. Mayor Dr. if I may revert back to the public hearing that we just had. I think I we have to have a motion to close the public hearing. Thank you. So, uh if if the committee No, that's fine. Uh so there
069was no public comment. We had no public input and now the chair would entertain a motion to motion to close the public hearing on the motion. Oh, I'm sorry. I have it. All in favor? I opposed. Eyes have it. The mo the public hearing is now closed. Thank you, mayor. Thank you, Dr. Muller. Okay, so uh next is school committee 2025 2026 planner draft, which I imagine is just uh for you to accept it based on file, educational purposes,formational purposes. Yeah. The only thing I'll just add is that I will be meeting with Dr. Dlo and Mrs. and Mrs. Fagan uh to plan the calendar out. uh as a committee I would ask that you look at the dates especially for the sips know and the chairs who who oversee the school improvement plans just
070to confirm that those dates work and if those dates do not work and you prefer another date it'd be helpful to know now so that I can coordinate with the principles and make sure that we plan those meetings on a specific night and a specific time thank you superintendent so this is a draft I know when is this going to be as soon as I've checked back with everybody to make sure I have your feedback. Okay. And number three is a formal disclosure for per mass general law chapter 268A section 19 and chapter 71 section 67. Dr. Dlo. Yes, mayor. Thank you. Uh so the disclosure is simply uh from the superintendent uh regarding a possible um you know uh how should I say not not a conflict but discussing that a a family member
071may be applying for a job in the district and that we are fully aware of it that's required uh from the superintendent to fully disclose to the school committee. Uh we've all received a copy. I'm satisfied so I have no issues whatsoever unless any committee member does. Motion to accept and place on file. Second. All in favor? I opposed. Eyes have. Thank you, ma'am. You're welcome. Subcommittee reports. Collective bargaining subcommittee. Mrs. Santos. I do. I actually was not there. So, Mrs. Okay. Thank you, Mrs. Shaves. Thank you, Madam Mayor. The TA TTA collective bargaining committee met on May 27th, 2025. The meeting began at 401. Um, Mrs. Miss Santos was unable to attend. Gil Enis attended, myself attended, and various TTAa members and TPS leadership team members. Attorney Delmare reviewed the proposed ground rules which
072were agreed upon. Four dates for upcoming meetings were determined. Negotiations are ongoing. The meeting concluded at 4:25. Thank you, Mrs. Sha's motion to motion to accept the report. Second. Motion and second. All those in favor? Opposed? None opposed. So voted. Curriculum subcommittee, Miss Santos. Yes. Um so the subcommittee met on May 28th um 2025. Uh the meeting was called to order a 5402. In attendance were subcommittee members Mrs. Shav and Mrs. Fagen. Also in attendance was Chris Barada, Abby Brooks who is an art teacher at Elizabeth Pole, Devon Bridges, uh Borges, sorry, an art teacher at Taton High School, and Caitlyn Atram who is the curriculum supervisor for the visual arts. Uh the ultimate goal of the meeting was to review feedback regarding the piloting of the art of education university as a potential curriculum
073provider for visual arts. It's important to note that each of the subcommittee members visited a classroom during a time when they utilize a lesson from the art curriculum the week prior to this meeting. I might visited uh Miss Aby's fourth grade art class here at EOL. Mrs. Shave visited uh Mrs. Borges uh taught high um art class and Miss Fagen visited Mrs. Perry's sixth grade at Freton. Um the entire meeting was centered on feedback from these educators about their experience with the platform as well as feedback from the subcommittee based on the class visits. Uh it is not my intention to transcribe those conversations. It's actually impossible especially when you're trying to pay attention and follow along with the conversation. So um my focus um for this is just on comments from educators specifically regarding
074their reaction and attitudes towards the platform. A few common themes emerged uh ease of use more process based where educators can add their own pedagogical uh variations which leads to autonomy and agency. Uh the presence of social media component that allowed for access to other educators through community forums. ability to create realworld connections to art, access to a variety of professional development options, which has not readily been available for visual arts, which I think is important to note. Um, ability to create your own classrooms and share it with other educators. It offers an intuitive approach to pedagogical strategies and implementation and ability to obtain an MA through the program as well. There were some minor concerns uh such as some limitations on topics subjects. Miss Bor just mentioned something specifically about animation. Uh but there
075is room to provide the developers with feedback. Um Miss Atrium talked about working on making it a little bit more streamlined and one of the biggest ones uh was the ultimate issues was access in time due to network issues. So the piloting part of it was kind of cut really short because of that. Um and Miss Atrium also talked about need to work with teachers on instruction as well. Uh some other things that I wanted to note. Um according to Miss Abby who is again an art teacher here in EOL um that her feeling that the curriculum aligns with the motto and um mission of Taton public schools namely in flexibility creativity and agency on the part of obviously faculty. Chris Barad also noticed that it allowed the spectrum necessary to better understand what it
076means to be an artist in the real world. The plan going forward is to compile information from the impact and work study as well as research from staff and student surveys. Uh the subcommittee recommends a presentation of these findings to the entire school committee. Uh the specific date will be forthcoming although the plan is for either July or August so that teachers can better prepare for the beginning of the 2025 2026 school year. The meeting concluded at 503. That concludes my report. Motion to accept the report. Second. Motion and second to accept the report. All those in favor? Opposed? None opposed. So voted. Thank you. Miss Santos. Rules subcommittee. Mr. Enus is not here. So, are we holding? Oh, thank you, Mr. Palowski. Uh, yeah. Thank you, Madam Mayor. Um, the rules subcommittee uh convened
077on May 30th, 2025. Um, Mr. will provide a a report out at a later date. Okay. Thank you. High school subcommittee, Mr. Powski. Thank you. Uh, high school subcommittee convened uh today, June 4th. Um the subject of the subcommittee meeting was the school improvement plan for the uh Ton Public Virtual Academy uh TPVA. Um they presented their their improvement plan. Uh five main goals. Uh the first goal is to improve attendance. Um and they've made uh dramatic increases. You know, like the point of this school is uh for some v vulnerable students that have trouble getting to school and uh they they've increased uh from last year to this year they've improved their attendance by about 8%. And they've reduced their chronic tardiness uh from 93% down to 63%. Um and and with all of
078that, it's important to note they have really um strict guidelines for attendance. Um all students must attend a synchronous meeting at 8:00 a.m. every morning, must show their full face. Um it's a struggle. So even with that that that tough requirement, they are improving the attendance. So it's it's really it's really great to see. Um third goal is around student engagement which they are tracking through the vocal survey. Um lot a lot of uh activities they have planned to keep the students engaged despite the fact that being virtual. In fact right in front of us we all have uh the invitation to their food truck day on Friday June 6th. Um I ready implementation is the next goal. um that's in alignment with the with the district. And finally, they are uh they have a
079goal of increasing their MCCAST attendance. Um so uh other other important things to note, the uh Ton Public Virtual Academy started with 75 students. They're currently at 90 on their way to 150. and uh it was reported that the state has approved for them to ultimately at some point expand to 300. So it's remarkable growth that we've seen um in just the two years that they've they've been around. And finally, last year they had six students graduate and this year they've tripled it with 18 students graduating in 2025. Um very proud of the work that uh Mrs. Rodriguez and her team are doing at the virtual academy. And that concludes my report. Thank you, Mr. Powski. Motion to accept the report. Second. Motion and second to accept the report. All those in favor? Opposed? None
080opposed? So voted. Finance and law. Dr. Dilla. Thank you, mayor. Uh the finance and law subcommittee met earlier this evening. Part of the committee is Mr. Vie, Mr. Sh, and myself as chair. The first item on the agenda was the Taton High School activity account. It was to um approve the amount of $13,2860. It was voted unanimously to replenish the account. Um, item number two was use of facilities. Mrs. Boningham uh presented us with a facility summary. All the eyes were dot. All tees were crossed. It was no problem. Was received and placed on file unanimously by the committee. The next item was the cell phone pouch quotes. Uh there was a little bit of discussion. There was a quote from Yonder uh for the cell phone pouches in the amount of $14,857.50. There was
081a second quote in the amount of $40,162.50 and there was a third quote in the amount of $61,58648. Uh the three were Yonder Wind Elements and FSP America. Uh the discussion that I brought up was that uh um I wasn't in agreement of paying $104,000 for cell phone pouches without seeing the other two products. Mrs. jobs did some research on one of the companies and uh uh basically stated that the other uh product isn't as good or as reliable as the yonder. We also Mr. Vieira also relied on the uh testimony by principal Dr. Harrison when he was here a couple weeks ago um as you know being educated in the subject matter and speaking to other principles across the district. So the vote did pass 2 to1. I did vote against that, but the
082uh cell phone pouch purchase in the amount for 104, $857.50 did pass 2 to1. Uh the next item was the special education expense. Uh on that subject matter, there was a invoice uh from our legal services from Lions Law Group for special education. Uh there was a March service uh for $6,00010, but there was a backup bill that was not submitted from October of 2024 in the amount of $9,2328. Adding those both uh together put us over budget. As we all know, we usually budget $50,000. That put us at 64,58134. We are in the red at 14,58134, but the superintendent did point out that the other uh legal services line item uh is definitely under budget. So they he will make the appropriate move in the very near future. And of course, we'll vote on
083that. And the last um item was bills payable for FY25 in the amount of $327,75.70. Uh there were some questions by both Mrs. Shaz and Mr. Vieiraa questioning some of the warrants. Uh I did want to be recorded as voting no on the legal services. Um where was it? Sorry. Uh page eight. So on page eight for voucher number 25 voucher number or voucher number 2568 the amount of $9,2328. I was recorded as voting no. But then the entire warrant did pass unanimously to approve $327,75.70. And that concludes my report. Thank you, Dr. Dlo. Motion to accept the report and adopt the recommendations of the finance and laws subcommittee. Second motion and second. All those in favor? Opposed? None opposed. So voted. Mayor, we have a flash bulletin. It's four nothing Tigers. Sixth inning. Ah,
084excellent. Go Tigers. Uh, there is no new business this evening. Yes, ma'am. Excuse me. Sorry, mayor. I just had to put this warrant away here. So, uh, over about a week ago or so forth, uh, myself and, uh, Christine Fagan, the secretary received two letters. I'd like to read them and add them to, uh, the school committee packet. Uh, so, dear Dr. Greg Dell, Mrs. Christine Fagan. My name is Marissa Alman. I have been a part of the Taton High School softball program since 2004. Throughout my softball career at Taton High, I've had the honor of both playing for and coaching alongside David Lurri, more affectionately known to his players and coaching staff as Doo. I remember attending Taton softball games as a young girl, and thinking to myself that I I couldn't wait to
085play for him someday. As a young female in the Ton community, it was every it was every dedicated softball player's dream to play for Doo. He was known for being one of the best. Little did I know back then, his mark in Taon High School athletics and Taon High School softball history was just beginning. Doo originally began his softball coaching career at Taunt High under the direction of Jack Trip as the program's freshman's coach. During this time, the team won the school's first ever division one state softball title. Three years later, Doo became the head coach of the Tiger softball program. It was under his leadership over the next 19 years that the program reached unprecedented heights. Doo led the team through 20 consecutive winning seasons, amassing a career record of 407 wins against 86
086losses for a remarkable.826 winning percentage. Under his leadership, Taunt earned 11 straight old county league championships, three Hakamog league championships, and 12 city championships versus cross town rival Coen Cassidy High School. His team went his teams went undefeated in state tournament title games, capturing four division one state softball championships. Doo's achievements were recognized with the numerous coaching awards, including the 2003 National Federation of State High School Coaches Association Northeast Sectional Coach of the Year. He was named a Boston Globe coach of the year in 2001, Brockton Enterprise Coach of the year in 2003 and received multiple taunt Daily Gazette coach of the year awards as well as the Hakimach sports coach of the year in both 2014 and 2015. Lastly, he was the first ever coach inducted into the Ton High School Athletic Hall of
087Fame this past November, where his legacy forever cemented in Taon High School history. Aside from being able to witness some of his remarkable accomplishments on the field and being part of others, I was able to see the hard work, time, effort, and unwavering dedication Doo put into the softball program behind the scenes throughout the 11 years that I had the privilege of coaching alongside Doo. There was no one Oops. who put more time into caring for the field than him. He would spend any time he could maintaining the field to ensure it was in good shape for his players. Whether it was on the weekend when he could have been home at could have been home at home could have been at home with his family or during his free time when he retired. You
088could find him hanging banners, putting down uh turf turface when the field was too wet, raking or dragging the infield, cutting the grass, and even weeding the overgrown areas. After every home game had ended and the fans had left, he would stay to calculate the stats by hand, followed by a few phone calls to newspapers. He would spend time every day before practice coming up with the thoughtful and detailed plans of what he want to accomplish that day. After each game, he took the time to review both the good and the bad things that had taken place during the game so we could talk about them as a team the next day. He was always looking for things to improve on and ways to help the girls become the best players they could be. Many
089of DL's former players went on to play softball at the collegiate level where they had very successful athletic careers in addition to thriving academically. To this day, DL is still a presence in their lives. Whether it's maintaining bonds with those who have started new chapters or traveling to cheer on those still playing, Doo's dedication to his players live on lives on. I can't help but acknowledge the integral role that he ha has had in so many players successes throughout the years, including my own. I was fortunate to learn so much from him over the 16 years he had we had together and taught in high school softball programs. He without a doubt helped shape me into the coach I am today. For this and for so much more, I am eternally grateful. I don't think
090we will ever be able to truly thank David Lurri enough for all that he has done for the Taunt High School softball program and for helping to make it what it is today. for all that he has accomplished and given. I strongly feel that we owe it to him and his legacy to honor him at the place he has considered home for so many years, Jack Trip Field. I respectfully ask that you please consider having the scoreboard at the newly renovated state-of-the-art Jack Trip Field dedicated in Coach David Lur's honor. Thank you for your time and consideration, Marissa Alman. Mayor, there's a second letter which I'll have Mrs. Fagan read. Um seem to be missing the second letter. Was there your second letter? Yes. Okay. Why is it not here? Here it is. Mrs. Fagan,
091please stated May 20th, 2025. Dear Mr. Greg Dlo and Mrs. Christine Fagan, thank you for the opportunity to write this letter of recommendation in support of having Coach Dave Lur's name be inscribed on the new school board of Taton High School's newly renovated softball field in honor of all he has done for the Taton High School base softball program students and athletes throughout his tenure as both assistant and head foot softball coach as highlighted below. Dedication, commitment, and supportive leader are all tr attributes that co describe coach lurri. From a program and leadership perspective, coach Lurri embodies a winning mentality demonstrated by achieving 407 wins, taught softball record. qualifying the program for the playoffs every year, four division one state championship wins, several league and south sectional championship wins, as well as several coach of
092the year awards from the league and various local and state papers. From a personal perspective, Chris and I have grown up both grown up in Taton. Chris is a graduate from Bristol Plymouth High School and I graduated from Taton High School. We have two daughters, Alexa White, 23 years old, and Kelsey White, 22 years old. Both of whom have played softball starting with the Taton Girls softball league all the way through and including Taton High School's varsity softball program. Both Alexa and Kelsey were part of the Taton High School softball 2018 state championship team, and Kelsey was also a part of the Taton High School softball 2021 state championship team. They both pitched and played outfield for coach Lurri with Kelsey primarily pitching and Alexa also playing second base. The areas noted below are from
093our personal experience with coach Lurri. Coach Lurri is dedicated to our softball community and growth of the program. Prior to each season, coach Lurri organized training sessions held at Taton High School. These sessions were available to all young girls from our community of all different age groups. These sessions gave the young girls the opportunity and exposure to learn and develop from experienced local hitting and pitching coaches. These sessions also helped young girls build confidence in their respective positions, as well as provide wonderful team building skills in an approachable environment, preparing them for the next level. Alexa, Kelsey, and the young girls that attended, some of which became future Taton High School softball players, look forward to these sessions every year. Coach Lori is also affectionately known as Coach Doo to the softball community players and
094to our family. Coach Doo is committed to these student athletes not only during the season but also throughout their years during and after high school, even into retirement. Coach Doo continues to support and follow these girls after high school and support their successes both off and on the field. Without hesitation, he helps out in any way he can to support the girls aspirations and goals. Whether it be writing a recommendation letter for a job opportunity, scholarship application, or to a college softball coach, traveling to watch and support the girls at their college games, cheering on their life successes, excuse me, andor being there to offer words of encouragement if as needed. In addition, he continues to support taught high school softball during his retirement, attending the games and cheering on the girls and coaches during
095COVID. Although it was uncertain and scary times, Coach Lurie during his retirement was there in person to support the seniors, including Kelsey, at their signing of their letter of intent to play D1 softball in college. He spoke on behalf of each senior, congratulating each of them along with providing a heartfelt summary of their time with Taton High School softball, their contributions, accolades, and what these girls meant to him and to the sport. This meant so much to these girls and their families, including Chris and I, to have him there along with his support. When it comes to the Taton High School varsity softball field, Coach Lorie treated the field as his own backyard. His dedication to the field itself was unmatched. You could always find him at the daily in daily at the field daily
096and on the weekends mowing the outfield grass, grooming the infield, pulling out weeds by hand, and removing stones. He took pride in the ths softball field, spending countless hours to ensure it was in pristine condition for all that came to watch the games. For us, Coach Doo has been more than just a coach. He has been and continues to be an incredible person, mentor, and supporter of our daughters. He continues to be a big part of Alexa and Kelsey's successes both off and on the field throughout their years. His dedication, continued support, mean so much to our family. It is with sincere hope that the Taton school committee will kindly consider all of the above to honor one of softball's finest by voting in favor of inscribing coach Dave Lur's name onto the new Taton
097High School softball scoreboard. We can't cannot think of a more wonderful way to give back and honor Coach Lurie for all that he has done and accomplished for the softball community, athletes, and the Taton High School softball program throughout the years, building it into such a successful and winning program. Thank you in advance for your consideration. With kind regards, Robin White and Christian White. Thank you. 505 Cohan Street, Taton, Mass. Thank you, Mr. F. Just want to remind the members that there cannot be comments and discussions because this was not on the agenda but it may be referred to a committee. Thank you. Thank you mayor. Okay. So if there's no business that uh we have next unf I have a new business mayor. One more item. Sure. It's just uh basically a uh a
098big thank you to uh the entire administration our principles uh all our school committee members that were at graduation this past weekend. Our students uh were absolutely beautiful and uh I I most appreciate I think the caps. There were s so many creative caps this year I've never seen in the eight years I've been serving and uh and and I had so many compliments of how well uh the entire ceremony took I think it was two hours from start to finish and that's that's amazing with over 550 students 558 students. So superintendent thank you so much for leading the charge. Dr. Harrison, Dr. uh Rodriguez, and uh Mr. Bert Delaney, and of course, the entire administration. Uh Mr. Barada, Mrs. Monahan. Uh so many so many people had a role in that. Uh so, thank
099you and congratulations once again to our graduating seniors and their families. Okay. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Dr. Mill. Softball renovation project closeout update. Just a followup to an item I think came up during one of the finance and law meetings. I just provided you with a quick uh punch list of what's remaining on the softball project. We are still retaining funds until the punch list items are repairing a leak in the irrigation system, installing lighting around the flag pole, uh putting capsu above the dugout doors, and also addressing an area where there's some pooling in the infield. Once the work has been done to our completion, our satisfaction, we'll release the final payments. Thank you, Superintendent Gabro. Uh, is there any uh business with the action item update? None at this time. Okay. All
100right. Um, Mrs. You said we couldn't act on any of that. Could we refer those two letters to the next school committee meeting? I'll put it on the under on new business. Okay. And I'll also attach attach the policy. Okay. When we meet for the agenda, we'll do that. No, we'll meet with we'll actually meet with the superintendent, you and I, prior to the agenda. Correct. Okay. Yep. Thank you. All right. There is no press here this evening, so we'll take a motion. Second. Motion in second. All those in favor? Opposed? None of you everyone. Yes.