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Regular School Board Meeting - July 14, 2025

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2025-07-15
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St. Louis County, MN
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001softer by itself. >> Seriously? >> Yeah. I'll turn around and all of a sudden >> like every time you walk into the school or >> No, that would be weird. >> That would be weird. >> Hi, J. How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. [Applause] Ready? Call to order the regular meeting of Independent School District 695 which is in Minnesota. And can you roll call please? >> Director Randa Sold >> here. >> Director Lappy >> here. Director Raha >> here. >> Director Rice here. Director Karate Simon >> and Chair Casey >> here. Thank you. Uh anybody from the audience public comments? Sure. Is that us? >> That's you. >> Yeah. No, this is great. We did come. We're just here. Well, Britney and I just wanted to come to show our support

002and I've yet to come to a school meeting just to come. And Britney, I just give her kudos. She's an informed parent. She's on the PTSA with us. I've been meeting for a while. Um, I should say my name is Jen most of you to come in and just say from a parent perspective, we are excited to keep growing the parent involvement with the school district. Britney's been a great leader on it. I know a lot of you come to a lot of the events. So, we always, and you all know this because I bug you all the time, but we always want to include the school board in as many of those events as possible. We know how hard of a position it is to be on the school board. It can be very

003um a very un what's the word? Unappreciated position. at a political position, it's tough. So, being able to come and just be there and be present in a lot of those events, I think is a great thing. People see that you guys are here to care and uh do great work. So, just appreciate everything you guys do. >> Yeah. Thank you. >> Any question for Jen and the PTSA, >> you guys do great work as well. Keep it up. Keep it up, honey. It's >> nice to see. Yeah. Yeah, it is. Uh moving on. Uh motion to approve the agenda. I would like to make one addition. Uh and back in January, we approved all our meeting dates. We did not approve a second meeting for July. That would be July 28th. I would like

004to add a meeting date for July 28th. And in addition to the addition, we need to our agenda has a spelling error that needed to be corrected which has been done but our more uh personnel B we needed to correct the spelling of the person's last name under there. So I'll make the motion with the changes in addition. >> I'll support motion by director Randa Sad support by director. We will add the meeting date under item V under administrative business. [Applause] Any other questions, concerns? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I >> I >> opposed. Motion carries. Reports. I see athletic director Vaky here. >> Hey gang. >> Happy Monday. Uh it's crazy that's the middle of July, right? >> Yeah. >> Where's the time gone? >> Um so just looking ahead

005to fall sports. I just wanted to keep you guys in the loop. Uh first day of practice is August 11th. um for football, volleyball, cross country, and girls swimming and uh cheerleading is going to start the 18th of August. Um, so, uh, in regards to practicing specifically for volleyball, Noah and I did have a a short meeting with Jordan and Jake, um, regarding uh, they're they're it was approved that they're going to use some of the flooring for this gym in the new building. and we wanted to make sure that we understood exactly what they were going to do because obviously that's a concern um for me that they're doing that um because this is a competition floor. So, but Jordan did assure Noah and I that uh the floor that they were going to

006put in place of what they take um is sufficient for competition and would be um similar or like light of flooring, I think was the the term he used. Um, so that uh eased me a little bit. I still have my concerns, but um they also said that um it's possible that they could maybe do it on one of our breaks um that we have like MEA. Um so we'll see. Uh until they come to us and say this is when it's going to happen, we won't know. But this gym will be out of commission for at least a couple a couple days. So if they're going to do it now, I hope they, you know, they do it before practice starts. >> They're going to do it after, then hopefully it's on a break.

007But we did have that meeting. Um, so sounds like at least we're on the same page right now. So it's just a waiting game. >> I'm a bit confused. Why would they be taking floor from here, putting it over there, and then putting new floor here when this building is being torn up? >> I'm confused by that. >> Well, I heard they were going to use this flooring for that those bench seating in the common area. Is that what I'm understanding? But isn't that just an extra cost? >> I I'm just asking. I don't >> Yeah, I was confused too when he >> I don't I don't understand it to be honest. >> I'm with Cindy. What what's the sense of taking a floor and putting it into an existing floor? >> So the the

008high school gym over there, they're going to take from here and put it there. >> No, they're going to take from here and they're going to use it in the new edition, I think, for like the steps. Yeah. And I understand that, but it doesn't >> to me that doesn't that seems like um >> I asked extra money. >> My initial ask was for them to wait until spring >> because >> then, you know, there's no competition in this gym anymore in the spring. >> But I don't know if that's going to hold or not. But >> maybe >> I think that's the conversation we're going to have to have. >> Somebody giving us a heads up. >> It has been >> Yeah, it was part of the original bid documents that the flooring company

009put in that they would remove it and put in like type material. >> So that's already included. >> Yeah, that's included with what they had bid originally. >> So I think this has been part of the plan. since the start. It's no no change >> from my understanding of it. >> Okay, that makes more sense to me if it was already. >> Yeah, when Travis and I met, like Travis was saying, our main concern is are we going to have playable space, >> you know, when these activities start, >> right? >> He assured us one way or another, you know, if they have to push it back or they end up uh doing that portion of it, there will be playable more. >> Okay. All right. In the meantime, you might seek alternative sites at

010least for the extracurricular activities. Um, I think what we'll have to do and we can discuss this with the superintendent and the principal as to what to do for PE classes for especially four through six. >> My guess is it's not going to take them very long. >> Yeah. I know how that I've seen them take that the gym floor out and put it somewhere else and then I have seen it. I mean it they're very fast. >> Yeah, I think he's a two to three two to three days. If they needed a week, he said they might even try to do it over Christmas break. >> So >> yeah, >> it sounds like as long as H2I the company is is flexible as to when they can do it then then it would be

011more accommodating to >> to our ask. So, we'll see. Um, aside from that, um, uh, with volleyball starting, um, I have been talking with Pam and Jenny about, um, you know, numbers, and volleyball has has always had good numbers. So, we're looking at the possibility of of a C squad. Um, we'll see what final numbers actually look like once school starts, but if that is the case, we'll probably want to explore coaching options for that because right now they have two hired coaches. So, just keep that on the back burner um as activities um begin. And lastly, speaking of activities, um we did I get did get information today from Logan, who's the boys soccer coach. I got um information from the girls soccer coach about their camps that are coming up. So, we'll post

012those for kids. >> Camp started today. >> Today >> for the girls. >> Yep. And it would start on the 11th if they're going to participate in soccer as well. So, >> that's what I got for you. Now, >> I have a question. It's not it because we're going to talk about this later, but do you have the sign for the parade? The girl was supposed to give it to you. the bus that the bus in. >> Uh, good question. I'll have to go over in the construction and see if I can find it. >> Can you Yeah. >> Yes. >> Because I >> I'm glad you told me that. Now >> I am. Yeah. Well, that's what I was going to do. I was going to either if you weren't at the meeting, I

013was going to text you tonight to ask if you just in case. >> Are the kid No, >> what about band for the drums? Are they able to get in for that? >> Uh, I think so. Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Mr. Fredus has had that discussion with Jordan and Jordan's going to >> be in touch with those two to get it worked out, I guess. >> Yeah. And if you can't find it, call me right away cuz then I'll come and do some hunting. >> Okay, sounds good. >> I know my way around that construction, you know. >> And any other amenities that the athletic director department is looking to scatter out throughout the parade would be appreciated. Yeah, I touched base with um the cheerleaders and the obviously Dr. >> Do you guys have

014I don't typically have you done pencils? >> I don't know. We have to look. >> We probably have to search in Mr. um Morrison's office cuz he told me he still had pencils. Whether he does or not, I don't know. >> Okay. Well, if you need my help in ordering things, let me know. That's all. >> So, kids nowadays look at pencils. I think they like getting our pencils. >> I do know was it two of us last year from the school board also walked with the band to keep them watered. >> Yeah, I know. Typically they drive a bus or Well, I think this year Suburban maybe or >> we had Yeah, Miss Miss Rice drove the Suburban for us and um Yeah. And then we worked out of there. I brought the buckets

015and Then you pass out the text. >> Thank you, Pam. Or Lisa sent out a whole staff email. Just if you want to be at the parade. >> Okay. >> Oh, I can do that. Pam, you don't have to. I'll do that. We'll take care of that. Yeah, Jessica, she's going to she takes care of the van and stuff and then I'll send out Yeah. No, you don't have to do that. You just find my pencils. [Music] All right. And >> item six, motion to approve the consent agenda. These are the minutes of the June 23rd, 2025 regular meeting. And this is the July 7th, 2025 special meeting. Payrolls for the month of June 2025 in the amount of $777,99249. and accounts payable for the month of June 2025 in the amount of 1,729,6658. >>

016I will make the motion, but again, we have changes on June 23rd's meeting minutes. Um, the corrections have already been made. At the end of our meeting minutes, we have moved by Danielle Ramos and supported by Director Raha to have an open session on June 9th. It was actually a special meeting on June 7th. >> So with that said, those corrections uh entertain a motion with those corrections. >> I'll make the motion. >> I'll support motion by director Randa Solder. Support by director Raha. Any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. opposed. Motion carries. Item seven under personnel motion to approve Jennifer Fleming's request to enroll in evidence-based learning and studying strategies creating a student centered social studies classroom navigating the world of grading through Idaho State University.

017>> I'll make a motion. >> Motion by director Laffy. >> Support by director Rice. Any discussion hearing? None. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item B, motion to accept a one-year motion to accept one one-year leave of absence for Jennifer Flores from ASME local union 536. >> I'll make the motion. >> Motion by director Ronda Solder. Support. Support >> by director Lappy. Any discussion? You have to correct your spelling spell. >> That's the correction I did in the beginning and the meeting minutes for the name correction. >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Motion to accept a one-year leave of absence for Jamie Moleberg from ASME Local Union 536. >> Motion. Motion by director Raha. Support >> support by

018director Lappy. Any discussion? >> Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item D. Motion to approve the hiring of Ava Sylvestrini as a volunteers girls volleyball coach for the 2025 volleyball season upon receiving and passing her background check. >> So motion by director Laffy. >> Support. or by director Rice. Any discussion? And I think this is being that our head volleyball coach is here. I I guess I will direct the question to her. Should the numbers show extensive? Were you looking at a C squad? Miss Sila Strey being that we're approving her as a volleyball coach. Is that somebody that you're looking at or >> Well, I I believe if if it's becomes a hired position, it needs to be posted and someone through the school

019would have first >> option. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Thank you. Any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I >> opposed. Motion carries. Motion to approve the hire of Blake Anderson as volunteer boys basketball coach for the summer of 2025 and for the 2025 2026 basketball season upon receiving and passing his background check. I'll motion motion by director Raha >> support by director Ronda Solder. Any discussion? >> All those hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> I >> opposed. Motion carries. You know, and I just uh Sorry, I just made a mistake. >> Under administrative business, I see that motion to schedule special meeting July 23rd for super. >> They are separate. >> Yep. Motion to schedule a special meeting on July 23rd for

020superintendent interviews. So made support >> by director Rice support by director Solder. Any discussion? >> Do we know how many have all six of them agreed to come in for an interview? >> Yes, we have one that's via Zoom because he is on vacation. >> Perfect. And then what what was our time again that we were starting? >> 10 a.m. >> Okay. >> And we're using an hour for each of them. >> That correct? ish. >> Yeah. I think we're scheduled 45 minutes and 15 minute break. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Any other discussion >> as far as the questions? Um we're all going to read three. Is that it? >> Well, we can do three. We can do five >> each. uh each um director Solder um mentioned to me the last time

021that you did it. >> We set to two because otherwise anything more than two to three we would we might as well schedule a 2-hour meeting then with each candidate instead of 45 minutes we'll never make it. >> So should we just tell Pam which ones we're going to choose of ours? I imagine they're only crossed out if they're duplicate or no. >> Mhm. >> Okay. Is that all we should do >> or do we just that day just read what we want to read? >> We have to ask everybody the same question. >> Everybody the same questions. >> And like right now I've got four, you know, four. If we're going to read two, >> I think we should be able to get through three at least. >> So then we're going to have

022to cross some of these off because they got to be the same. >> Three. Three each. >> Yeah. What what we can do and if somebody would like to join me in doing this is go through the questions and remove the redundant >> 18 questions if we all ask three >> and ask me hasn't come back in >> well you figure and then you're at about four minutes a question to talk about it you're at over an hour right there and then what did you say about >> three questions a piece >> ask me was going to send in a few questions question >> if they wanted >> they want but I I still think that the questions are going to be asked by this group. >> Yeah. >> And um >> I think at

023our last meeting our special meeting we directed either the teachers or the ask me um group to if they would like a specific question asked to submit it and then we'll go from there. So would they get our questions just to maybe overcome it? No. >> Well, I don't want to go back and forth between Pam and I think everything just comes into her and then >> um >> she doesn't send them to >> them. So they don't get our questions ahead of time. Not not the applicants I'm talking about asking and >> three of us can go through and eliminate the duplicates. >> Okay. And uh if everybody's okay with you know we'll try to keep >> questions to those who submitted them. So they so that >> are you going to do that

024this week? >> Did ask me or any teachers send questions? >> No. >> Okay. So, I mean, I can definitely I can probably do next week. >> Well, next week on Monday, >> Monday, if anybody'd like to >> I can come in now. >> We can do up to three three people coming in. And it doesn't have to be me either. So, just let u let them know who wants to come in. >> Okay. >> From there, >> and then and we'll then have our questions for interview day. >> Yeah, that's kind of a rough copy. >> Yeah. >> Okay. >> Uh any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. >> Motion carries. Item B, motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Independent School District

025695 and Education Minnesota, Chisum 1276, relating to a special assignment position for Nick Milani, dean of students. >> So support motion by director Lappy, support by director Bob. >> Any discussion? When does he have to start? Is there have a start date for >> I'm supposed are usually >> first week first week of August. >> Excuse me. >> Specified in this contract. >> Well, that's another thing that >> I'm sure. I'm pretty sure that was part of the interview process too. >> I know the previous superintendent, Mr. Milani, had much discussion on this. So, we'll try to uh >> it's in here. It says how many days he has to work. Sorry. >> Right. >> Any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Opposed. I see a motion

026to approve the memorandum of understanding between Jism ISD 695 and the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees for the purpose of def contributions related to health insurance renewal. It's okay. >> Motion by director Lappy. >> I will make the second motion by Chair Casey. Any discussion? >> No. Can you tell me what's different in this and what's existing now? So there we we'd like to offer a second health plan option that has a higher deductible. >> And right now in the contract it states 65% and the exact dollar amounts of of what it is based on the current deductible plan. So to offer the second one, we're just saying we will contribute the district will contribute 65% of the deductible on the higher plan as well that's offered and we did a crunched

027a lot of numbers on it. had a lot of um discussions regarding the insurance and because the rates increase like they did, we want to have a lower monthly premium option for employees. Um, and as it works out, it's a a cost saving at the end of the district if everyone whoever would take the second option with the higher deductible is a lower total cost and it's a better value for if the employer chose to take it. >> And cost saving is kind of a misnomer, >> right? It's costing the district more money, but between the two plans, I think there was savings of 30 30,000 or was it 50,000? >> That was 30 >> 30,000 >> annualized. Yep. So, >> this is for everybody. >> This is Well, yeah, >> there's one for everybody.

028>> There's anou for everybody. >> And so, the individual can choose which one they want. >> Yeah. Right. >> Based on their health needs or Okay. And these memorandumsus so I don't have to say it every time. Theseus are just an basically an extension of the current contract with the addition of a health plan. They there's option one or option two. So once the new superintendent comes in and there's discussion between each unit and not just um the bargaining units but the administrative employees uh and everybody else Joe Phillips the superintendent for the uh principles once a contract is in place goes Right. So, yeah, the um the the health insurance was quite enlightening. Um Noah did an excellent job and I will give much credit for this. Asked for quotes from United Healthcare, uh

029Blue Cross. Um we did ask for quotes from um service club and s uh employee public employees something >> public employees insurance program. >> Thank you. And um two of the employees were involved in the discussions >> so and they thought this was the best situation. >> Yeah. Um, the United Healthcare wasn't quite sure if some of the providers up here were actually UHC qualifying there. >> Yeah. >> Uh, the PE just kind of No, I'll let you in. >> Yeah. just not super comfortable with their structure. It's a lot different from what we had seen before and different costs based on different levels of your provider and it's would be complicated and not not much less expensive than the blue >> and I think if they went outside of the network they had to

030get permissions and those sorts of things. I think that was you may see too. So [Applause] any other questions? So just one little thing. It thisou sunsets once we get a new contract. >> Correct. >> Okay. And that could be August. That's for argument sake. >> Yeah. Could be. So it goes back to the original health insurance plan. Am I right or wrong? >> Well, it would go to the uh contract uh the contract sons sunseted July 31st, I believe. So this is an extension of the current contract. It go it says it goes till December 31st >> or of the agreement between the parties. >> Yeah. Whichever whichever comes first. >> So we'd have to reook into it if we haven't settled by then. >> So we Okay. So we got something to cover

031us until the end of December. >> Correct. >> Okay. If if the contract now would have just said 65% or just the straight dollar amounts of the contribution, nothing would have had to have been changed. But because it said both, it just didn't make sense for offering a second plan option without it read. >> So they'll they have an option for a second plan after this is done. >> Yes. Yes. >> So it goes right through back to negotiations. >> Correct. They'll make their decision now before negotiations and then once they negotiate once the contracts are negotiated it could change or >> it could >> could yeah that's that's the way I'm understand >> the plan the plan change >> right >> the amount um of each party may change >> right right >> could

032change could stay the [Music] That making sense? >> Yeah, makes sense to me. >> Okay. >> Any other questions? >> So sad what insurance is doing to this country. >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. So we have a number of these so just bear with me. Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Chisum ISTD 695 and education Minnesota Chismen for the purpose of Diva contributions related to the health insurance renewal. >> So motion by director Lappy >> support by director Rice. Any discussion hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I >> I opposed. Motion carries. Item E. Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Chisumist 695 and Chisum principles for the purpose of EBA contributions related to health insurance for Noah. >>

033So made motion by director Rice. >> Support by director Lappy. Any discussion hearing? None. All those in favor signify by saying I. I >> I opposed. Motion carries. Item F. Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Chisum ISD 695 and the at will technology director contract Joe Phillips for the purpose of Viva contributions related to the health insurance renewal. >> So motion by director Laffy >> support by director Ice. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item G, motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Chisumist 695 and the at will payroll HR specialist contractor Morgan Anderson for the purpose of EVA contributions related to the health insurance renewal. >> Motion by director Rice. >> Support. support by director Laffy. Any discussion. All those in

034favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item H. Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding between Chisumistd 695 and the Atwell business manager contract of Noah Khazar for the purpose of EVA contributions related to the health insurance renewal. >> Motion by director Lappy. I'll make second motion by chair Casey. >> We uh there's a we need to make a correction on the next one before you announce it. >> Okay. >> Because it's got a September 1st date. Okay. >> Get to that one. Finish this one. >> Any discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Opposed. >> Motion carries. Motion item I. A motion to approve the district group health insurance rates through Blue Cross Blue Shield from September 1, 2025 to August 31, 2025. Should

035that be 2026? >> Yep. Should say 2026. >> With that correction, can I entertain a motion? I'll >> make a motion. >> Motion by director Randa Solder. support >> support by director Lappy. Any discussion? All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Motion to approve the letter of engagement. Item J. Motion to approve the letter of engagement with Sterling Company Ltd for the fiscal year 2025 audit. All motion. Motion by director Raha. >> I'll support. support by director Ronda Solder. Any discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I. Opposed. Motion carries. >> Motion to approve the fiscal year 26 long-term facilities maintenance 10-year plan as presented. So >> motioned >> by director >> seconded by director Randa Solder. Any discussion? No, maybe you

036want to just elaborate on it. >> Yeah. Yep. So we're basically looking at our long-term facility maintenance fund. Each year we get a certain amount of funding for this. Um and we projected over 10 years with the model the state has. It's around 75,000 we get per year on on this. And then it's purpose is just to get us thinking about how these funds would be spent annually and what the needs of the facilities are. Um right now we have a fund balance for the long-term facilities maintenance of about 593,000. So have a nice cushion in there right now if something bigger was to come up. Um, but basically want to be thinking or knowing that that is an option to go into that fund balance if there was a need for it. Um, and

037I think for right now, knowing that there's some renovations going on at the high school and some things we're talking about over there, um, kind of waiting to see what what the needs are at the point that that's completed and we'd have a better better understanding of how to budget it. >> Any questions for Nova? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. I. >> Opposed. Motion carries. Item L. Motion to approve the donation of approximately 8,000 excess CO masks to the local nursing home if accepted. Motion. Motion by director Raha supported by director Randa Solder. Normally we do this in a resolution declar surplus but >> motion is just fine >> when we receive donations. >> Any other discussion? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I opposed.

038>> Motion carries. Item M through U are second readings of policies. I will just go through those. Policy 101, legal status of the school district. Policy 101.1, name of the school district. Policy 103, complaints, students, employees, parents, other persons. Policy 210, conflict of interest, school board members. Policy 414, mandated reporting of child neglect or physical or sexual abuse. Policy 414, mandated reporting of malt treatment of venerable bold or old adults. Policy 417, chemical use and abuse. Policy 422, policies incorporated by reference. And policy 9003, visitors to the school district's buildings and sites. These will be on our next agenda for final approval. >> So, Yeah. >> Lastly, under administrative business, item B, uh the meeting date for July, >> again, this was uh >> July 28th >> at 5:00 p.m. >> 5:00 p.m. is a

039good time for me. Is that a motion? >> I'll make the motion. >> I'll support. Directed by Randa Solder, supported by director Raha. Any discussion? So Pam, I'll just let you know these policies will be on that agenda. And I think we'll probably just have the one other item maybe. All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I oppose. Motion carries. Item nine, discussion. Uh being that we had talked about the parade before, uh we'll start off with that. August 2nd to this, is that correct? >> Yes. >> And start time. >> It starts line up is at 11, >> right? >> Mhm. >> You want me to give you the registration form or should I just fill it out? >> Well, you can just fill it out. I mean, I will happy do

040it, but we'll have to talk to >> It's Ron who's in charge of buses now, right? Yes. >> So, I think what they did last time is the we'll have I'll have Jessica, I'm sure she'll drive that suburban again. Okay. >> And then um the band is on the bus pretty much. Mr. Fredus takes care of that. So, but I'll talk to Ron. >> Yeah. I already touched base with Freda. So, >> be nice. >> Okay. So, and you'll look for that sign for me and you know I'll bug you if you don't call me that. And then you look for the pencils. Same goes for you. I'll bug you. [Music] >> So, I don't know what else. I I don't know. >> I think it's pretty self-explanatory. >> We read pencils. >> Sharp pencils.

041Um, >> and I'll send out that email. >> Just a anything other discussion. Moving on to item 10 information. Uh, we did we will be receiving an Owens Foundation scholarship check for $8,500. Uh, that is that will be coming soon. I think the He may drop it off with you. Um, >> what's the score sheet? >> Um, according to one of the Owens Foundation directors, I don't think we had anybody applying for Owens Foundation scholarship last year. >> They were a little surprised >> really. So that information needs to get out. >> Well, and I think it does. I think that information does get and you know, I've worked on those scholarship committees and trying to get these kids to fill out scholarships are and then they send them in late and you community foundation

042we started saying if they're late too bad you're out, you know. So, it's like, but I know um our I'm having blame our um counselor, she puts it out on the website and it gets put out there and if the kids choose not to do it, I mean, what do you do? >> Yeah. And it's their first foray probably into adulthood >> and they're failing. There are schedules to meet. >> I was talking to a PPSA member or it's a board, right? Yeah. >> They were I know they were talking about trying to do something that made scholarships more working with the counselor. She said that's up and coming. So, >> maybe that would be good for the >> will be good. That would be good. >> Yep. >> Yeah. >> Uh just want to

043give a little update on the project. Director Raja and I were and Mr. Khazar were in a meeting with Jordan and the on-site manager. I can't remember his name. Jake Jake. And we received they're doing some batching and painting over at the high school. Um painting full walls is not feasible because the prep of all the walls we are not touching otherwise it would take too long if we did not prep. The flaking and cracking and the cracking would make the paint suspect at best and there wouldn't be a warranty. So existing walls are just in too rough shape to take on this summer. Um the current prep and patching should blend nicely down low and we'll be sharing costs with uh Jake as some JK is that as some is their responsibility. I don't

044know who JK is mechanical >> mechanical. So with things um and ra please uh add anything things seem to be going well. um they seem to be roughly on time and most importantly roughly on schedule monetarily. So, >> and the budget looks good. >> The budget looks good. Jordan's doing a nice job, especially keeping Noah informed and keeping Director Raha and myself informed. So, if anything major comes up, we'll certainly bring it up at a at a board meeting to see what we should do. But >> like staying above water, you guys in that office. >> Yep. >> Just checking. >> Well, and again, I do appreciate everything that Morgan Noah and all doing. >> We do appreciate it. That's for sure. >> Did you attend that construction? Um like a community Oh, there a

045little barbecue. >> Yes. >> Highway 73. That one. >> No, the one that was outside the school here. >> Oh, no. >> No, I wasn't able to either, but I just >> I don't think it was really >> I think it was for us. I think it was for the workers and and >> Yeah, I know some of them attended. >> So, I didn't go partly because I wanted them to have their day. >> Yeah. Yeah. >> You don't need to see us walking around there. >> Are you saying you don't like it? >> I can't even imagine that. >> Everybody talks differently when we show up. >> Wear sunglasses. I hate sunglasses. >> Uh any other anything else the the board would like to add? Okay, that said, we'll see you next Wednesday. >>

046Entertain a motion to adjourn. >> I think I think she got that support. >> All those in favor signify by saying I. >> I motion carries. time is 5:47 going to Apple. >> Okay. >> Hey guys, I really got to go. >> Thank you. Let's get

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