001Okay, I'd like to call to order the Monday, August 18th board of education at 6:02 p.m. America standy for all. [Music] >> Okay, the exits are to our left and to our right. Please get a motion to approve the agenda as presented and amended. Mike, any discussion? All in favor? I motion passes 6.1. Please get a motion to accept the business meetings from the July 14th board of education organization week. Any discussion? All in favor? I motion passes six to zero. Subject 3.2. Then who's get a motion to approve the minutes of the board of education business meeting on July 14th? Mike and discussion. All in favor? >> I motion passes 60. Sorry, can you guys hear me? >> Subject 4.1 statements and presentations to the board of education. I will hand it over to
002superintendent. Good evening. Yes. >> Now we have Thank you, Mr. Just following the budget included 2.2 increase. This increase to the levy is way below the Max continue as modest as possible increase over $9. 50 cents a month. Okay. Additionally, the board has continued to commit its commitment to ensure access to tax relief programs with the average home assessment at sorry which includes star enhanced star citizen senior citizen veterans tax exemption and qualified firefighters and ambulance workers. This year, the state has set the SCAR savings maximums at $612 for basic and $1,69 $1,691 per enhanced stock. And this is based on assessed value. Eligible seniors can also receive additional exemptions that lower their school tax bills. For property owners 65 years of age and older, the board has approved a senior citizen reduction from assessed
003valuation on a sliding scale to 5%. Veterans who qualify can receive a reduction on their school taxes through exemptions that recognize their service helping to lower the overall tax bill for eligible households. The newest exemption qualified volunteers can receive a 10% exemption with a lifetime benefit over 20 years of service extended to spouses under certain circumstances. For additional information, please reach out to these resources assesses office and the state department of taxation. >> Thank you very much. >> The capital project continues uh work continues. We are uh posting ahead with a capital project working towards the return of staff and students in two weeks. Uh there is work being done in both buildings, rooms, bathrooms, student bathrooms, bathrooms, piling, sector office, water tank, wateration work, and so much more. And I just want to share
004a few pictures. I can share some pictures. The cafeteria flooring is done. You'll see the progress from the old floor to what was ripped up to now. So in the cafeteria and throughout much of the building there's only one small section of classrooms are complet. The shower rooms have been converted into storage rooms with their own separate door. There are the bathrooms are being updated to be ADA compatible and we are making new ceiling grid system in throughout the locker rooms. So the ceiling grid system is in both locker rooms. They are finishing now the lighting, the wiring dark etc. This is a sample of what the hallways look like. You'll see the old pattern, what it looked like ripped up and the new pattern in the hallway again. You'll see on the side that
005>> folding. Thank you. The molding side of the >> That's not Um the uh what's called locally here the third grade entrance uh to the building was updated pulled up uh post about 3 to 6 in I believe that is now that work has been done. It was filled in. It was apply for a while and the door is now back installed. So that is now working entrance again and working again. There still is some and some fing work to be done. It is a functioning entrance and exit again now. And the water mitigation work on the outside has a sloped landing as well as some flat top so that water away from the building. Uh the gang bathrooms in the middle school um and the down were all done. You'll see that the walls
006were knocked out and built back up in some places. The toilet plumbing was redone and the epoxy floors have gone in. They should be dry by tomorrow morning and we'll be able to walk in the bathrooms and then work into the bathrooms again and all the systems in there. I was very excited to walk in and see this this morning. This is the for the fifth grade lobby entrance also known as the athletics entrance. So we now have it says UFSC across the park that was but yeah um in terms of federal grant money we have been funded with title one money we have been given $100,000 from the federal government in July that have been put on hold temporary and said they weren't releasing that initially that money has now been released we've been
007allocated $100,000 $100,420 has now become 105,000. The other title monies, title two, title three, and title four money that we normally get every year, um that still has yet to be allocated and funded. Um so that is the equivalent of just under $30,000 of grant money that we are still not sure or not yet. Title grant money is money from the federal government specific to us for specific uses. We have to use it for what they have to pay for. So we will see ours are lost. We do have to submit our plans for spending money by August 31st. So we will do that for title one. And then there is now an option for the other titles that says we don't we're not on tonight's agenda. Uh I know a lot of parents and
008community members have been talking about this across the state initiative. This is a statewide initiative, but there is a bell to bell cell phone ban for students with our policy that is not agenda for adoption of cell phones must be put away. They cannot be seen during the day anytime between the first bell in the morning till the bell at the end of the traditional school day. If students or parents need to communicate with each other for an emergency or to a change of plans, they will be able to do that to the main office. There are progressive consequences for the base violations simply of having the phone out. Uh they would have to get they would get it taken away at the end of the day. Then it would be released to a parent
009and then there consequences such as detention etc. A student cannot be suspended from school suspension based solely on However, if they doing something inappropriate with it, that would be a different violation. So, when we look into code conduct cell just having it out versus there can still be consequences for this technology. In addition, the the we are committed just as students we are committing that students will be focused on education, we are committed that all staff will be focused on students. And so the this policy for us is inclusive with staff when it comes to cell phone use. So no staff member, whether it's a custodian in the cafeteria during lunch, whether it is a service helper in the kitchen, whether it's a superintendent walking through the building, whether it's a principal meeting the students,
010whether it's a teacher in the classroom, whether it's a TA working oneonone, whether it's a bus driver on a bus. um no staff will be using their phone or have their phone out when they are students. So that is our part of our policy as well. Um we did get a update on staff on camp. So there is a six-month report that is released from the company. Now our six month report is a little bit skewed because we only got them in April and we're up and running. So our first real six month report will run July through December 31st. But we did have 26 events between in April May and June. There were 26 stop armed violations that were reported from our the bus cameras on our buses. Out of those 26, 17 people
011actually received tickets. Now, why would someone not receive a ticket? Um, there's a few reasons. One, maybe it was not possible for that person to stop. So, if they were coming around for something, they didn't have enough time or the ability to stop. Um, also if the yellow lights aren't on long enough before it turns to a red stop. So, so there's some they there is someone in Orange County full-time people sign and they sit and they review every violation and make sure it really should be a ticket. Those tickets went out. Um, we have I've gotten phone calls from people already that have gotten tickets from Green Lake and we direct them to the county. update that. But this map here shows you where the violations have occurred and you'll see that there are
012several on this issue. It is back to school time between now and the next meeting. Uh teachers have received their schedules and their assignments. All students and families should have their teacher assignments and schedules now. They were mailed out last Thursday. I saw posts on social media as early as Friday uh with people that got their assignments. So everyone should have it by now. If not, please give your schools office a call. And just a reminder that the first day of school for us is Thursday, September 4th. If you chose Over High School, your first day of school is Tuesday, September 2nd. Chester's is Wednesday, September 3rd. And Rosies is also Wednesday, September. In addition, just going back to the capital project, all the middle school and 12 month district office staff will be moving
013back to the middle school on Wednesday afternoon. The buildings are still not open and ready for anyone else other than 12 months at this point. Okay, we'll move along to representatives from Sure. Nothing really too new there. September Thursday also SATs are also at the end of the month there are Saturdays. Okay, thank you for want to make an announcement about the freshman organization um is on for any parents coming freshman Tuesday August 26 9 to 12 p.m. is going to be a bus um and I believe the bus child to um take the bus. They do have to complete um email. Um anyone that's senior graduating don't forget to sign up your student portraits. constantly also going to be on that senior Facebook page. They've already started August. Thank you for audit. Thank you.
014Facilities I mean we just went through the capital project. So fingers crossed five change on the board agenda tonight pressures on the contract. Fingers crossed everybody teachers budget committee and budget committee policy committee we have >> okay subject 3.1 privilege of the floor >> sorry Okay, >> sorry. >> Wonderful statement right now. >> Okay, public expression is not working. I'll talk loud. Public expression meeting shall be encouraged and the following guidelines are attended to orderly procedure for public comment participation. The public will be given the opportunity to address the board regarding items of interest and concern during the floor section of each monthly regular board meeting. Anyone wishing to be heard while signing on the public comment form prior to the start of the business meeting or before speaking. Speakers will be asked to state
015their name before addressing their question or statement to the board. Speakers may be limited for three minutes each and their comments and questions. Speakers are to have the right to speak without interruption in order to address the president of the board. Comments regarding specific personnel will be pulled out of order and referred to the superintendent. Speakers will not be recognized for a second time until all who wish to speak have been given opportunity. The board the board may suspend privilege of the floor is determined that continued discussion about the particular topic will prevent the board from completing it scheduled business or one of the above guidelines are not adhered to and continued participation is deemed to be disruptive. Thank you. All yours. >> Can you hear me? >> Just talk loud. >> It is. >>
016All right. I have a good outdoor recess voice. >> All right. Um Lori Sanford, um co-president of the GLTA. Um as you are aware, the GLTA will be starting the school year off without a contract. negotiations team has been at the table since March and has given in significantly on the district's number one priority. With all the concessions we have agreed to make, we're shocked that we're still in this position. While we're extremely frustrated with the situation, we still believe that a deal can be made and we want to make a deal. We have been negotiating in good faith and will continue to do so. We have agreed to do one last session in September with the mediator to try to make skill with the district. We have been told over and over again throughout
017this whole process that um the negotiation for the district um for their side is directly the board of ed and then you guys are on the other side of the table and any decisions that have been made are coming directly through you. So, with that being said, the negotiations team is respectfully asking you to meet with us. We would like to sit down together before the next negotiation date to discuss the big issue of credits and see if we can come up with a deal that works for both parties. We want to work with you and ensure a deal is made in the final session for our members. As you know, our teachers and staff go above and beyond to make this district what it is. The GLTA deserves the respect of a fair contract
018and at this point we hope by sitting down with you we can all achieve that. I appreciate your consideration and I look forward to a response and hopefully a meeting. We're a small district and there's no reason why that can't happen. On another note, we settled the SRP contract last January and we still have not been given a draft to read and approve. It is the district's responsibility to write it up and consent it to the BR to the GLTA for review. An unacceptable amount of time is passed and we would appreciate it if that could be done as soon as possible so that our SRPs who have a contract can have a copy of it soon at the start of this. So thank you and I look forward to a response of some sort
019and again we really would like to meet. >> Okay. Thank you. I I go to those two points and I'm sure we get back to >> Would anybody else like to speak >> very much? Just not subject 6.1. May I please get a motion to adopt the district code of conduct as presented? Right. Kevin, any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes six to zero. Subject 6.2. May I please get a motion to wave the second reading and adopt the first reading amended for construction policy number 4327 as presented? Mike, Ian, Aaron. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 60. Subject 653. May I please get a motion to adopt policy number 5695, personal electronic devices as presented? Mike, this time it was rais any discussion. All in favor? I. Motion passes six to
020zero. Subject 7.1. Okay. Please get a motion to approve the July 31st, 2025 financials and monthly warrants as presented. Kevin, any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes six to zero. Subject 7.2. May I please get a motion to confirm tax and authorize the tax study as presented? Addie. Mike. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 6 and zero. Subject 7.3. May I please get a motion to approve the districtwide and school building safety plans as presented? Kevin Mike. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes six to zero. Subject 7.4. Please get a motion to authorize the execution of the 2024 2025 APR implementation certification form as presented. Mike Kevin discussion all in favor I. Motion passes six and zero. Subject 7.5. May I please get a motion to approve the athletic participation
021contract to improve Lake School District and Warick Central School District as presented? Aaron Patty, any discussion? All in favor? I motion passes six to zero. Subject 7.6. Who's going to motion to authorize the superintendent to execute the following health service agreements as presented? Mike Patt. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes six to zero. Subject 77. May I please get a motion to approve consultant services and police services in presented. Mike Kevin any discussion all in favor I motion passes 6 to zero subject 78 and please get a motion to approve the change orders for districtwide capital projects number 001-027 and 002-016 as presented by Patty any discussion all in favor I motion passes 6 subject 7.9 that please get a motion to authorize the regional information c center's one risk operation center to
022negotiate education law second privacy vendors and third party contractors on behalf of the school district as presented any discussion All in favor? I motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 710. And please get a motion to approve the orange cooperative transportation services agreement as presented. Aaron, Patty, any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 71. And please get a motion to approve the private school transportation request for the 2025 2026 school year as presented. Kevin Mike, any discussion? 15. No, that's 15 just so everybody's aware. Um, any discussion? Uh, all in favor? I motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 7.12. Please get a motion to approve the amended substitute rates as presented in the public file action. Kevin Mike, any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 60. Subject 7.13. May I
023please get a motion to approve the audit meal prices for the 2025 Oh, sorry. Both meal prices for the 2025 2026 school year as presented. Mike added any discussion. What's that? >> Okay. I just want to make surebody don't call start showing up for lunch. change. >> All in favor? I motion passes six to zero. Subject 8.1. May I please get a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Cynthia Gordono as elementary education teacher as presented. Mike Kevin and discussion all in favor. I motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 8.2 may please get a motion to appoint Lauren Sullivan as the elementary teacher as presented. Mike Patty any discussion all in favor? I motion passes 60 subject 8.3. I please get a motion to appoint Nico as a full-time 10-month registered school nurse as
024presented. Mike Kevin, any discussion? All in favor? I motion passes six to zero. Subject 8.4. May I please get a motion to appoint Stacy as the provisional fulltime 12 month senior titles as presented? Mike and Patty. Any discussion? All in favor? I Motion passes 6 to zero. Submit 8.5 and please get a motion to resend perform district functions as presented. Adding light and discussion all in favor I. Motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 8.6. Please get a motion to appoint that appoint Heather Freeberg and Amber Ka as mentors as presented. Mike Patty any discussion all in favor? I motion passes six to zero. Subject 8.7 may get a motion to appoint the following teachers teachers for summer professional development as presented. Like Evans any discussion all in favor? I motion passes 6 to zero subject
0258.8 and please get a motion to appoint the following sports coaches for the school year as presented. add Mike any discussion all in favor I motion passes six to zero subject 8.9 may I please give a motion to appoint staff members as well advisers and advisors as presented Kevin Patty any discussion all in favor I motion passes six to zero subject 810 Please get a motion to appoint Alex Rodriguez as parttime lunch recess teacher aid as presented by Mike Ian. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes six to zero. >> Subject 8.11. May I please get a motion to approve the change of title from substitute school bus monitor and appointing the school bus monitor as presented. Mike Patty. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 6 to zero. Subject 8.12 may get
026a motion to appoint Mars and Anthony Picarella as substitute school bus drivers and Carol and Cru Rodriguez as substitute school bus monitors as presented. Mike Ev any discussion all in favor I motion passes 60 subject 9.1 may get a motion to accept the recommendations for CPSSE and CSE as presented Mike Kevin any discussion all in favor I motion passes 60 and please get a motion to return to executive session uh to discuss regarding negotiations pursuant to the terror law involving the GLTA union. There will be no action taken after the executive session. Mike Evans. Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion passes 6 to Z. Thank you very much everybody for attending. Enjoy the rest of your summer.