001e e e Fort Wayne Community Schools is introducing a new student ID system for students at all grade levels in addition to serving as identification for students the cards will also be able to be used to check out materials from the media center swipe for meals at middle and high schools and ensuring student bus riders are getting on and off at the right stops for bus riders when students board the bus they will swipe their badge showing the driver they are on the correct bus when students reach their stop they will swipe their IDs again reducing the possibility of a student getting off at the wrong stop intentionally or not when a student gets off the bus at the right stop the driver sees a confirmation if a student attempts to get off at the
002wrong stop the driver will be alerted this system increases Fort Wayne Community Schools ability to safely transport students to and from school ensuring students are where they are supposed to be when they are on the bus Fort Wayne Community Schools keeping kids [Music] safer students in the automotive program are constantly learning new skills from engine brake maintenance to auto electrical and collision repair notably in Daily owns and Grahams class daily owned students are practicing their skills for their upcoming certification test uh so that they get that hands-on experience of ping control arms struts wheel bearings um all kinds of different things before they do a Hands-On performance test uh where they're tested over by themselves uh so that they are capable of being able to pull those components off uh in a timely manner and
003correctly well gram students are tackling light circuit boards and their complexities the students say that the teachers are very engaging and help make the program very beneficial for them classroom you have to really use your mind and you know you have to really be focused and paying attention but just saying that they love the hands-on experience of the workshop and feel that it helps them really learn their trick uh I learned a lot it's a lot of experience that I'm getting from Hands-On that I couldn't learn out of a textbook so I'm learning a lot I'd say it's pretty effective but the students aren't the only ones getting valuable experience from the automotive program Graham says that he loves seeing how the students are growing and developing seeing students succeed uh so you know having
004worked in the industry I kind of know what it takes and you're starting them off on a um great path and then just watching them start by not being able to turn a bolt and eventually being able to fix a car welcome to Fort way Community Schools we're dedicated to providing your child with the best educational experience possible we're excited to introduce to you a valuable resource design just for you support Ed meet support Ed our Innovative parent page dedicated to helping you navigate the world of learning technology whether you're a tech Wiz or just starting to explore digital tools support Ed is here to guide you every step of the way on support Ed you'll find everything you need to assist your child with their educational technology from setting up devices to troubleshooting common
005issues we've got you covered the content on the site will continually be updated in order to ensure parents and or Guardians are up to date on the latest technology and learning supports their children are using within the classroom on our support Ed site we offer a range of tutorial videos and step-by-step articles to walk you through any Tech related challenges as well as videos and a site to support parents or Guardians with Internet safety for their students plus our easy to navigate interface makes finding information a breeze but that's not all support Ed connects you with fwcs learning technology team if you ever need additional assistants or experts are just a click away at fwcs we believe that strong support at home is key to Student Success with support Ed you're empowered to help your
006child make the most of the their digital Learning Journey ready to get started visit support Ed located under families on the fwcs website and discover how we can help you and your child thrive in today's digital classroom for Community Schools where technology blends with learning e e e [Music] good evening and welcome to tonight's Fort way Community School Board of school trustees meeting we begin this meeting as we do each meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the repu for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liy and justice for [Music] all and now we have roll call of members good evening Steve Corona from the fifth district good evening anet Payne District 4 Julie hollingworth district one Jennifer Maas District 2 an Duff
007member at Large and to my left we have I was waiting for you to introduce yourself um uh Dr Mark Daniel superintendent forway Community Schools and Angie filler uh Clerk of the board and I'm Maria Norman member at large uh we begin this evening's meeting with Awards and recognitions uh this week is national public school week celebration so in celebration of national public schools week here's a video highlighting the great work being done every day in our [Music] schools alive and friendships Blossom Public Schools each day thousands of Fort Way community school students walk through the doors of our 52 Public Schools some online so in public schools like Fort Wayne Community Schools every child has the opportunity to learn and grow from our stem programs inspiring the next generation of innovators to the schools
008of success Paving a pathway to the Future our success is made possible by our teachers our staff who unselfishly arrive early and stay late to ensure every child has a place to learn we can't forget the bus drivers cafeteria staff custodians support staff coaches parent volunteers and community Partners as well so this public schools week let's celebrate Fort Wayne Community Schools and our commitment to transforming education to ensure students are ready for that Monday after graduation thank you and thank you Fort Wayne Community Schools that was nice good happy Public Schools week all right uh that brings us to the consent agenda which includes approval of minutes uh the minutes from the meeting held on February 10th vouchers and payroll uh for period ending February 24th and payroll and supplemental pays for periods ending January
00924 and January 31 the Personnel report and required disclosures is there a motion on the floor some move second thanks an Thanks Jen all those in favor I I any opposed Dr Daniel okay thank you no old business so we move to new business Steve are you up and running can you do a please it's recommended the board approve the cable fund access board originator originator Grant from the city of Fort Wayne the city receives a 5% franchise fee from Comcast and Frontier of that amount 20% is sent to uh our LTV the city of Fort Wayne provides grants for the operation of cable access stations which include centers at the Allen County Public Library Purdue Fort Wayne government access and LTV at an's career center Grants are given with the stipulation that all access
010centers will provide training equipment and Facilities to nonprofits wishing to produce programming that will air on one of the access channels monetary amount granted is based upon a percentage of active subscribers to Comcast and Frontier Communications LTV is operated by the district serving as the K12 educational access channel for the entire city the primary purpose of the cable fund is to enhance public educational and government access television within the city of Fort Wayne through the effective use of cable TV franchise fee receipts and Elizabeth Lord Cary our LTV coordinator is here to to answer any questions about this recommendation thanks Steve is there a motion on the floor so move second thanks I thanks Julie uh any questions for Elizabeth do we know how much money we see the percentage but uh yes we do
011know how much money it changes every quarter we get paid quarterly and the last installment was $31,000 uh all over the course of of the 2024 year it was $141,000 is the number dropping are there fewer subscribers yes there are fewer subscribers the number has been dropping for the past decade since I've started working with yes thank you okay all those in favor I any opposed all right Tony can you do the next one yes thank you it is recommended that the board approve the cable fund access board non originator grants from the city of Fort Wayne for a total of $778 3746 the city of Fort Wayne provides grants for nonprofit organizations within the city through csab grants are given to nonprofits with the of the organizations will provide programming to one of Fort
012Way's capable access stations including lpv grants cover some equipment costs for schools in 2024 after CS was notified of the award with the grant being received in January of 2025 Elizabeth har is here he answer any questions thanks Tony is there a motion on the floor move to approve second Thanks Jen thanks Ann any questions for Elizabeth okay all those in favor I any oppos all right Julie are you up and running or finally oh good uh this is the uh title one uh part a basic and neglected grant for 2425 it's recommended that the board approve the acceptance of the title one part a basic and neglected Grant from the Indiana Department of Education in the amount of 14 4,289 29423 um a school buildings eligibility for Title One Services is primarily based on
013criteria related to family income foring Community Schools determines target areas based on number of students receiving free or reduced lunch and or direct certified government benefits in 2425 T Title One Services Support 32 Fort Wayne Community School elementary schools Services include literacy instruction and intervention supports therapeutic counselors family engagement efforts and preschool students who receive free or reduced l lunch and live in Fort Wayne Community School tile one School attendance areas but attend non-public schools are provided supplemental instruction through a resource teacher or tutor instructional assistant or service provider additionally Fort wi Community School students who are experiencing homelessness and students who reside at Crossroad Children's Home an institution for nected children receive Supplemental Educational Services through Title One the is managed by Kimberly Brooks Title One director who available to answer any questions thanks
014Julie is there a motion on the floor so move second thanks Ian thanks Tony any questions for Kimberly okay all those in favor I I I any opposed all right so now we are to Title One Part D gen excuse me it is recommended that the board approve the acceptance of Title One Part D delinquent Grant from the Indiana Department of Education in the amount of $62,900 Allen County juvenile center and Lifeline Youth and Family delinquent institutions receive funds through the title One Part D delinquent Grant to support instruction in Transitional services for clients or students who reside in the above mentioned fac facilities instruction is designated to sustain academic growth during residency and to close the achievement Gap credit course work towards graduation credit recovery and or support for transition services are available Grant
015is managed by Kimberly Brooks Title One director still here thank you is there a motion on the floor so move second thanks Ann thanks Tony any questions for Kimberly on this one I do yeah go ahead Steve I just uh what what's the number of unique students that we serve Kim in a an individual school year um it varies um