001Good evening everyone. Today is Tuesday, August 27th, 2024. We are going to begin tonight, um, by opening our regular public meeting with a professional. I want you to just see if you have state America to like for justice. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay. We're going to move on to administrator remarks. We have to open the meeting. Okay. We don't have to go to the meeting because we don't to secure something. And. Can't really over. Sure. Uh, we were really thrilled with yesterday's showing for the taxes, and I. It was a great way to kick off the school year. Lots of families and kids and, um, great times. Had they all went with trucks there and, um, that was very much appreciated and very delicious. So we're very happy
002with that. And we're looking forward to the start as we are kicking off with our staff on Thursday. Okay. Um, just have apologies in advance. A little, I think, but I just want to make sure that I think a number of people, um, who made our staff orientation possible last week. So last Thursday and Friday, we held a new teacher staff rotation. We welcomed over 20 teachers to watch family, as you all know, which was very busy hiring season. Uh, it was jam packed. Pretty exciting. Two days. Uh, we made changes of this year's program based on the feedback that we have received from last year's cohort, uh, for mutation. On the first day, we spent the morning getting to know each other with some engaging activities. Uh, uh, that, uh, teaches students that the,
003gosh, this is a really professional development session on vision 2026, review the demographics of our district, uh, and how to do create mission statements linked to that work this year. Uh, already Campbell and new, uh, Deborah Oswald, director of education program at the Southeast Museum, took, uh, the Google+ for the community. And it was chock full of history, which I love as a history teacher. Um, learned a great deal about just local history and also got a glimpse into where our students, uh, come from in a beautiful area that is rich in southeast. Um, in the afternoon, took some time to review the teacher observation process as a sort of just gave an overview. Uh, and that was led by, uh, Jennifer Wilson on that in yellow. Um, and also then we set the teachers
004off to spend time with their beliefs and schools for the remainder of afternoon. Uh, to do tours. We provided them with a list of topics to kind of cover and talk about, uh, with the new staff on day two. Um, we also, uh, uh, want to publicly acknowledge, um, some of the folks that took the time to present, uh, to all of our staff, Eliza Troop here in my office, health benefits. Uh, one of our attorneys, Alyssa Smith, Michelle Evelyn from the AP surgeon, uh, pseudo from the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. And, uh, Paul charge of PTA, second floor. Uh, I also facilitated a, uh, an overview of a mentoring program in partnership with the PTA executive board. Um, we had a great group, and we're definitely very excited, uh, that we have a number
005of people joining the, uh, whose family many of the new teachers shared, uh, with us how prepared they feel starting the year and will press and have everything ready for them. And I also want to recognize the technology department because it is true what it was. Um, computer I.D. card, instructions, access passwords. Username is not like that everywhere. Um, and they were very impressive in that regard. Folks who come from other districts. And they were just they've already they're like, okay, I know what I'm doing. I know what I'm supposed to do. And they have the support. So I want to thank, uh, the technology department as well for helping us get that going. Um, and also yesterday, the central and I facilitated a session that good principles we called the nuts and bolts, kind
006of just the technical aspects of the role. Did a little check in and lunch just to see how they're doing. Um, a really focus on just some of the programs and shift in their AP principal role and some of the things that they should know, the systems that they're working with, sort of part of that work as well. And lastly, tomorrow we'll have our substitute teacher orientation administrator North. Thank you, Mr. Carlson. Uh, good evening, sir. Regarding facilities wise, our truck dealership is complete and our student athletes would be on our side. Right. Uh, our construction managers and architects will be here. Uh, uh, Thursday, September 19th, for a quote, uh, capital project update for the board and community. Um, and just want to thank, uh, like, Steve, all of our support service departments, transportation,
007food service. Uh, so it's hard to do such an incredible job in such a busy time of year because we're closing out. Prior year and getting the new year, and a lot of work goes into the summer. So I think that all for for all the work. Thank you. Yes. Thank you. Um, I want to start by congratulating our, uh, Assistant superintendent for Human Resources. Steven. Steven. I was notified last week that he's the recipient of the Raymond Delaney Memorial Scholarship from New York State Council. School superintendents. What this scholarship will do, um, will help and see staff, uh, to go towards the US for that. So this is an incredibly prestigious award. Um, Steven was selected by the Distinguished Service Committee, a subcommittee of this case. Um, and it's a testament to recognition of
008Steven Steven's promise of continued success. Um, we'll make sure we get regular updates as you see his progress on his dissertation. Uh, we feel I know you. Um, we're all here for you to get this thing done. Um, and so, uh, congratulations. And another great recognition for Steven and Patricia. Um, and then the three of us or four of us have already touched on this, but, uh, tomorrow, as we welcome back our ten month staff, um, the, uh, teachers will have tomorrow to get themselves acclimated, get their classroom set up, and then Thursday can pick up our convocation under school security and weather permitting. And that's what it looks. Okay. The buildings are great. Bus routes are set to services, and services are ready, and the work is going to be an incredible school year.
009So, um, we're looking forward to it. And I think it was a perfect thank you. So right in there. Sorry I'm late. Um, okay. So, uh, for, uh, for my remarks, I would just say I'm sorry. Perhaps. Maybe I missed it. But you can't return to the den yesterday as well. Which you say looks great. So, you know, this is our last board meeting before, uh, school year starts. So to all the kids and parents and teachers and staff out there. Uh, we'll be welcoming you back soon. And we hope everybody has a great school year. So now we can move on to an unusual situation where we do not have any presentations, recognition or discussion. Um, which translates into probably a shorter meeting. But today we now have public remarks. And this first opportunity
010for public remarks is limited to the action items that are listed on our agenda. And D and E. So we just have to for this particular public remarks period. But they just be limited to those action items D and D. So if anyone has any remarks they'd like to make, we just ask that you go over to the podium and state your name, um, address all your comments to where every speaker has three minutes to make whatever remarks they'd like to make. And we just ask that you not, um, identify any students or staff by writing in your remarks. So if anyone has any public remarks, uh, you can make your way to the podium. I don't see anyone here present who's going to make remarks, and we did not receive any emails relating to
011action items, so we will move on to action items. Action item number one. Authorization to file claim related to pilot group. Certain plastics. Yes. This, uh, resolution authorizes our attorneys to file a case creditor in bankruptcy. Proceedings of the lobby group. Uh, this request. Okay. Thank you. I have a motion and a second for this item. John on the motion and Melissa on the second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? Seeing? None. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number two. Approval of a annual report of reserve funds. The Finance Committee charter. Yes. This is a requirement in accordance with $4 512 to reserve balances presented this evening or consistent with those that were approved by the board at their June 25th meeting. And it's been reviewed by our Planning Finance
012committee and recommended approval. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second to decide on Scott in the motion and see on the second? Does anyone have any questions or comments? Just a quick question. Um, one of our comment, one of our discussions, um, that we had previously was, um, attendees, um, opening that up. We just have status that I missed that it was last, last board meeting we talked about Mr. Adams. Okay. Progress. Thanks. Okay. Any other questions or comments? All right. Seeing none, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number three. Approval of 20 2425. Driver Education services the American Driving Academy, as this is a recommendation to extend, uh, or to enter into year three of a three year agreement with American
013government. Okay. Thank you. I have a motion and a second for this item. Scott, on the motion and or on the second. Any questions or comments on this item? Seeing none. We'll go and vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number four. Approval of transportation agreement with Pawling Central School District. This is an example of our shared service agreements with some of our other local school districts for transportation of, uh, certain athletic teams. Uh, this one in particular is in relation to us. Okay. We have a motion and a second for this item. Leonora in the motion. Jamie on the second. Does anyone have any questions or comments on this item? See? Um, we'll go to all those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number five. Disposal of district
014property A Wells middle school desks and B, O and M vehicles. As this is being, uh, made in accordance with court policy 5250 disposal district property. Uh, the student desks and wells have been replaced. Uh or recommended for responsible and in two facilities. Department vehicles have also been uh replaced. And as you can see, you've exceeded their usefulness. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second? So you set the on the motion. Start on the second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? Seeing? None. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number six. Approval of agreements for nursing services and close on call the Health Source group and CSR services during business. Supplemental health care services. Yes, these contracts are for nursing coverage. If and when we cannot cover
015a district nurse and we've exhausted our substitute nursing list. We contract with these services that a certified nurse is always covering on. One of our buildings and busses used to provide us with the service, but no longer does. So they recommended that we contract directly with these services. Okay. Thank you. I have a motion and a second. Second. Gentleman. Motion and motion second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? And so, you know, we'll go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action item number seven. Approval of agreements for tutoring services, a learning shop and could be strategic learning in. So when a student is absent from school due to a long term illness, surgery, injury, or if the student is suspended. We offer tutoring services to the students and they
016stay quiet with their classes. We have used both of these agencies previously and as per the BTA contract, PTA members have the right of first refusal for tutoring. These agreements remain the same. They are the next option if no teacher can provide that service. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion a second for the sale? It's got a motion and something on second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? To invoke all those in favor. Motion passes seven zero. Action item number eight. Preliminary approval of a great trip to Washington, DC. We are very happy that our eighth grade will be going to Washington, D.C. again this year. This is a pretty luminary approval for the trip. Submitting to the board tonight for approval will allow Wells to advertise and begin fundraising efforts earlier
017in the year to help defer trip costs. Okay. Thank you. I have a motion and a second for this item. Gentlemen. Motion. Labor on second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? This is include the transportation as well. Or is this just for the. Is it one bottle? It's usually my understanding it's one. The cost is inclusive of the transportation piece. So it's the lodging and travel costs. I just have. Thank you. I'm excited to see you. I know this trip came back last year after several years of not having it, so I'm really excited to see you again. And I'm also be extremely happy to see his true continuing. I do have, uh, just one question or comment. Uh, would individuals go to TQ? You contact your local representative, congressmen, punch them all there
018and they can arrange trips, uh, tours, these kind of things. Thank you for this issue. I don't know if that that would translate as being an item, but it is just something. We take a 500 year contact, right? They can get you to the white House. Capitol tours. Disastrous. If you can add to the travel. And also. Let's go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Number one. Action. Item number nine. Approval of district wide code of conduct. Tonight we are presenting the District Code of Conduct for your approval. After reviewing the feedback from the community, staff and students, the following updates are included in this year's document. So feedback generally fell into four buckets. Uh generated I first one language was added to indicate that while we acknowledged that I
019is an ever evolving technology with many uses, it cannot be used to solely solely for the purpose of submitting work that is not ones of one's own. Uh, the next. The next topic was use personal communication devices. Each building will include language in its handbooks about the use of personal communication devices that are developmentally appropriate for students, and the building itself. And our third topic was teaching about controversial issues. We have added Board Policy 8320 to the code, which outlines how teachers approach teaching and sharing controversial issues, beliefs, and viewpoints in the classroom. In particular, each edition are. In addition to that, each principal will have a slide in their opening faculty meetings that reminds people of this policy and reviews the do's and don'ts. And we will also be having professional development for our
020secondary teachers around this topic and how and what we do in the classroom. And then our fourth bucket was and it was mainly agreement with an understanding of the code from our constituents. About 30% of the respondents were very happy with the document presented. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second for this item? Scott on the motionless on the second. Does anyone have any questions or comments? I do. Um, so a couple of comments here. So thank you for putting that new policy in. I think that is a start. I think one of the things that this specifically addresses is teaching controversial issues versus a um, staff member, in particular teachers, um, sharing their own perspectives. Um, um, you know, on anything. So it could be, um, something that they are
021teaching, but it could also be their point of view and how they look at material that is presented, you know, for arguments and so forth. So I do believe that this goes further than we have in the past, but we are all, you know, unfortunately, critically aware of the political situation, um, that, you know, is mounting every day and being able to make certain that our children are not being influenced by others, uh, beliefs that are outside of that is very important. We have teachers that, you know, when I went to school, I didn't know their political affiliation. My a lot of my kids can tell you right now political affiliations with a lot of teachers. You have a teacher, uh, that my kid has defeated in front of over and over again. And she
022will tell you, I have no idea. Um. And that's what you want. You want to be able to walk out and say, I. I have no idea where this teacher stands, um, on these, you know, really critical issues that are impacting us in the world, but so many more we do. Now, that doesn't infringe on freedom of speech and all of those other things. But in the in the classroom, we have to make certain that it goes beyond teaching about controversial issues. And we've talked about this for years. I said, where is it? So thank you for putting it in the policy. Now I want to be able to see it physically, see it in other areas, because we always talk about this. Every year I bring this up and every year I'm told, hey,
023it's going to be mentioned at um, superintendents days. And then what do I do? As you guys all know, I go out and talk to 20 teachers and I'll find out and I'll be like, well, so did that, you know, and that we didn't talk about this at all. So it is an important situation. We have seen districts blow up. This is not Jamie's political agenda. This is Jamie's non political agenda to make certain that we are protecting ourselves. We've had it in us. And how can we make certain that we are protecting ourselves, our district, our children from having to have to deal with any of that and make certain that we're putting the proactive measures in place to being as if not sick in these areas as we possibly can in this day
024and age. So I think part of what might help with that is on the language in the final page, 37 of. We'll make sure it goes into that comment slide. Um, it um or if the paragraph starts with further from this policy. Um, and then it says, um, teachers also have the obligation to permit the free exchange of ideas to present facts subjective, blind, and partially to stimulate discussion and to develop an understanding of all viewpoints. Although teachers have the right to express their own viewpoints and opinions, they do not have the right. Congratulations. Um, so, um, that's pretty. It is. Except that it's under controversial. Um, it's funny, which I understand, like why you need a link with it, but that's the statement that you can't I don't really want in there. I don't
025want my kids to know if you're pro-abortion or I don't know, so they have their right to do that. That's a it sounds like an inappropriate thing in the classroom. There's free speech and then there is appropriateness in the classroom. And I deal with that. My job, I have free speech, but I have to be appropriate in the in the workforce. So I still think that, uh, having it go under controversial topics is it kind of gives it a comfort. Um, if we're talking about controversial topics versus it is our policy to say don't bring it up. And politics should be controversial, but you're speaking about them from a, um, social science teacher in a classroom presenting both sides of an issue. Right. Are you saying, like, in addition to just teaching about controversial topics,
026but just in general and just speaking with students in any context, you may not even want to talk about controversial. Yeah. And I know that's difficult because we have clubs that are going to be about religion and about LGBTQ, you know, like that. But it's kind of that's hard. But the thing is, is that we have to remember that we are allowing people to, uh, form their own opinions based on fact versus, you know, like think about Fox and CNN versus Cronkite. So how do we how do we get better at being more on the Cronkite side? Cronkite I think we like allowing Fox and CNN time to run this. I didn't realize we were coordinating our drinks with our guards and foam and gas. All right. Anybody else have any comments or, uh, questions
027on this? Okay. I do. I just have a question about, um, go back to I just, I just want, um, because. Age 31. It was the use of personal. Personal communication devices and responsible use. So I know you have said it's more specific in the handbook and not at the building level, not necessarily the district level. Um, and I know I had asked this last year as well as just to get an understanding, um, what that looks like in each building. So even if it's not in here, it helps us understand, like what is, um, a personal communication device use in kindergarten versus third grade versus sixth grade versus in your kind of thing, just to have an understanding as to what that looks like. Because like, I got it needs to be, um, age
028specific, but, um. You know what? What is what does that look like? Is it possible to get some kind of understanding of that? I don't think that that. Okay. Anyone else have any questions or comments? I just have one more is, um, you know, use of handhelds and so forth. Also goes towards, um, staff members that are in the classroom, you know, making certain that they're present. Um, bus drivers aren't allowed to, to use them because that infringes on their job. Same way as, you know, being able to make certain like, uh, I have teachers everywhere in my life, I can't reach them, like, you know, like, if there's an emergency, then then I'm going to get picked up on that corner that sixth time that I call, you know. So those are the things
029like, we also have to make certain that our teachers are very present about that. I don't know how that comes to life. Um, but I do think that in today's age, from our all addicted to our, you know, I have to line up here because something happened. I want to know. But we have to make certain that from a classroom perspective, we're focused on delivering content and so forth versus, um, the disengagement with the cell phone. So I don't have I'm not saying how it has to come to light, but I do think it's an important reminder, um, in all of the elements of our communications with, uh, our staff. Thank you. Anyone else have any questions or comments? All right, let's go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Action.
030Item number ten. Approval of resolution for Spanish speaking residential. Yes. Thank you. So I'm happy to share that you will be recommending the new, uh, residency office for districts. So this document applies in terms of conditions for that. Okay. Thank you. Can I have a motion and a second so I can start on the motion? Uh, we in one second. Thank you. Any questions or comments? She's listed as terms and conditions that they can apply for was a competitive position. Is it competitive or not? The penalties are tested about. Yes. So it's basically the same thing. These are written specifically now as indicators. All right. And the individual does have to see that in fact that exact question. Again I want to. Thank you. Okay. Any other questions or comments on science? Let's get rid
031of all those in favor. Motion passes seven zero. On to the consent agenda. Yes. Thank you. So I just want to recognize a retiree who served tonight's agenda. She retired a couple of weeks ago. Crystal needs your money. Um, she was a teacher again, serving our district for two years, so she can. Sure. Well, uh, in retirement. Uh, I'm also happy to share that. Hopefully, the inclusion of tonight's meeting with what? I served on probation, uh, probation and instructional positions for the coming school year. We still have a couple of places that filled people, in particular in English high school. But we are starting to hear a fully staffed location for teachers, which, again, know even like, uh, how many vacancy we head into as we speak for us. So. Okay, because I could. Uh,
032can I have a motion and a second for the same scholarly motion and jazz? Any questions or comments? So just quickly, I see some changes. Um. Um, uh, co-curricular appointments from, you know, yesteryear. So is there any, um, how do you guys do transitions for, for something like that, especially some of the more, um, older programs that we have fairly new. Right, in the system that there's, you know, all these things. So how does that work in terms of great as a new person? How do we transfer that knowledge to them? I would have to confer with, uh, restore the household like the inmates and accomplish the transition that happens before the recommendations made from the high school offer the school and say this person's, uh, you know, any advice for this club? Um, delegation
033person is well aware of what is expected of them in order to do that. And so we had a bumpy situation last year on some expectations. This year. I see the, um, the math one who alpha theta like they have a math athon. So that is I don't believe that is written into the rules, but that's a full on expectation that whomever takes this over is going to do the math. Um, because it's such an incredibly special event, which I'm always that, oh, my kids, I love it. Whoever attended it. So like but that will be an expectation and that continues, right? I a lot of times, like high school. Um, student leadership part is so important. So that is private, right. Like that sort of, uh, in tradition. So that's attendance of students. Make
034sure that, you know, it's, uh, anonymous. Anyone else have any questions or comments? All right, let's go to the vote. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Okay, moving on to our next opportunity for public remarks. So these, um, those remarks are not limited to anything on our agenda. So if anyone has any remarks I'd like to make to the board, you can just, um, the podium again. We just ask that you say your name and use any follow up as necessary, and that you direct all of your comments to the board. All speakers have three minutes each to make whatever remarks at length. And again, please don't identify any staff or students by name in your comments. So if anybody has any public remarks they'd like to share, please feel free to go
035to the podium. For? I don't know right now. My name is Michelle Camper. Uh. I just recently found out that there's. Okay, I think I'm pretty sure it's federal law. Um, in terms of use of bathrooms by transgender students. Um. Specifically speaking about the middle school where my kids are. Um, I understand that there is one, if not more than one, um, transgender student using the restroom of their identifying gender rather than their biological gender. Which to me is an issue, especially when it's going into the boys bathroom. Because boys don't come into sports like girls do. They're just out in the open. Um. I also understand that there is a gender neutral bathroom that was either assigned to each of the neutral, or you install that now and for whatever reasons, now it's locked.
036Um, so I was wondering if it might be an option to put a code lock to the bathroom or bathrooms and give those codes to the transgender students so that they can use those facilities rather than. The non biological. I'm sorry. I don't mean to be offensive, I just. I don't need my voice. Using the restroom and a biological female identifies as a boy. Just walks in. That's. So just I thought that maybe that that I understand the issues that the men of course, having with the gender neutral bathroom. I found maybe an option might be a code that transgender students can have to use that facility. Thank you for your remarks. Nelson has. All right, so we'll close in-person public remarks. Um. And, um, I don't know whether there's anything you can address. Sure.
037Just in general, um, you, um, we are committed to welcoming and safe environment for all students. Um, you know, this is not a new situation for, um, our schools and our building leaders. Um, and we have been able to do this successfully for a number of years across multiple schools. Um, and it differs, first of all, depending on what the sort of process is. So I would, um, ask Mr. Rodriguez to reach out to you tomorrow and and have a conversation with. Can I ask what you mean by successfully. Because I've had parents reach out to me. That they have addressed their concerns to school principals or maybe even the board, I don't know. And they've been essentially shut down for the benefit of the transgender students, so I don't. I fail to understand why
03899.5% of the population needs to bend to. And I'm sure that that's the case, right? Whatever it is. Well, I know that we don't always go back and forth with board meetings. I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm just trying to understand what you mean by successful. And again, Mr. Rodriguez just started on July 1st, so I'm not sure that he's been shut. You shut down parents necessarily. And I would just offer the opportunity, um, to have a conversation with him and then that if you're not satisfied, we're more than happy to sit down and talk about that. Sure. Thank you, I appreciate it. Okay, now I think we have at least one. Yeah, we had one email, um, that came in today, um, from a community member that made a suggestion about an app that helps
039parents track school busses. Yeah. Thank you. Our Director of Transportation. I promptly responded to that email that I was optimistic of looking into the sea, but that we could bring forward for our seats. Thanks. So thank you for the recommendation. And that was the only one. Okay. Thank you. All right. So then, uh, we're on to board remarks and video committee updates. And I'll tell you when anyone has, um, any comments. I do just want to bring up that the December convention is, um, quickly approaching. And no, it's October 20th 24th. So this year it is in New York City, which is by far the most convenient location that this event has ever held. I think the other two are Rochester and Buffalo. Um, so we, uh, for as long as I recall, I've always,
040um, tried to have 1 or 2 board members attending this convention. I know several of us sitting here have, and I think we everyone who's attend universally, uh, it's it really is a great event and a great way to, um, get some more training, find out what issues are facing New York State as a whole and some of our, um, you know, differently located districts. You really learn a lot of the challenges that, you know, you kind of don't have to to deal with in our area. So it's a very it's a great, um, opportunity for board members to attend. We also got an email saying that there's a virtual option that's limited. I don't think you can zoom in to whatever you want. Um, I think that came up this morning, so, uh, we
041can talk about it at the next meeting. I just wanted to bring it up to ask everybody to look at the information that came in from. Just go look at your calendars and see if this is something that, you know, you could you could attend, and then we could talk about it at the next meeting. We still have time. If someone knows that they want to attend right now, please feel free to speak up. Um, but if not, we can find out at the next. So, um, just caution on that. Uh, I don't know yet if I can attend. Um, but, uh, we know limit numbers because it is so close. Or what if all seven want to attend? We still limit because it's not. I don't know how much it costs. 5 to 6.
042Yeah. It's not, it's not, you know, uh, $99 event. Um, so it even is much cheaper that we don't have any hotels and things like that. Um, but if it is still, you know, on the cost of the side. So we have in the past tried to limit it to, you know, maybe we could do free if there were three people who wanted to, you know, without hotel room. So let's see where everybody comes out. Let's discuss it at the next meeting. And uh, and uh, hopefully my representation since it's closed could be kind of split like that because one day. Yeah, that's another thing. I don't know that this, um, will, you know. No, I not if you buy one, you know, person. I don't see why we can have one person go one
043day and then somebody else goes the next day, or maybe you become you carry all day long or something all day long for the two you. But, uh, that is another option. Just because it is, it is closer. Um, so perhaps we can split it that into. Um, and then. Yeah. So that's it. I just want to bring that up. Anybody else want anything? Sure. Mr. James, I just want to say I was really impressed with the new teacher orientation. Um, I don't I think that all the important things you covered in that slide show, um, and that you've set your teachers up not to really be surprised by anything. Uh, which is really impressive and would make, uh, teacher coming into a new community feel very similar. So one. Scott Morrison. Okay. Um. Yeah.
044Ditto on that. Yeah. That was that has to have that part of the mother who allegedly said quite well, uh, back to the den was a great laugh. I got to halfway through it and it was still a whole lot of activity, a lot going on and a lot of community representation, which is always fantastic. And to be able to draw something that interactive, what I call track, I must say artifact. Um, we have some continuity events coming up once again at the end of the month. We do have his eye contact on Saturday the 31st. The young man who passed away in his family has turned that into an amazing event. How will they play baseball and softball? I believe public park. You can register online. Uh, fall Festival is coming up down in
045the village on Saturday, September 7th. Of course, we're having all the various, uh, 911 ceremonies throughout the area and VFW. Uh, you also may have one of us coming in to Overdose Awareness Month, so we're going to have a lot of activity, um, going on. You know, to the school and to all of our savings practices are in on this information. Is doing one of the other different things that you can count is you can walk over the campus. And so it's a painful. Representation of terrible event. Um, it is problems I would just like to put on our radar that are coming down from all of these, um. There's a bill on ideas at his latest, so I don't think it's been signed by the governor yet. But what kind of inquiries is going
046to have to be some type of the board of that superintendent and school representation on boards? So that is something that will be coming soon. So just to drive this out for you. It is out there. It's closer than it's ever near. Can you say Albany and Sam and say, yes, we understand. We all know where we are. Um, there's also an item where they're requiring, uh, sort story vaccination appointments. And they had that a couple of years ago, but it was an item that had to do with a ballot. You really have to vote on on what they accepted and they have removed that piece. So they are looking for student representation on the board. Of course, it would be not elected in person. They will not be able to go to executive. They
047will not have a vote, but it will be an actual student. We get great representation from our students on the events, but this would be. It really could be developed in any number of ways. There are existing policies. I've gathered some in the past, and there are some districts of state that have already done this. And just to have representation for this sort of perspective is a great thing to hope for. And hopefully that's something that maybe we can be one of the forefront of, instead of the one response we've got. Uh, just to get that out, um, you know, on WhatsApp, I remember I think it was last year, uh, there, there in Shark Tank, that was what one of our student groups had come up with that idea and pushed through, and they
048responded to the, uh, cost prohibitive, very difficult to put out there. Uh, but it is still interesting in and out of the box as well, not just, you know, getting on the phones. And within this book convention I would be like, oh wow. My wife works on our garden without kids asking for adventure to the city and this thing. But, um, if nobody else is going out with you want to run for office, there's a down there. So. But I wouldn't tell anybody that if you haven't been. Is extremely time consuming. I try and these days they put on way you could do it online. Um, that's like a flashback to a couple years ago and all we have is online. But this is a hybrid. They'll pick up the high items, the items that
049the most interested in is the high one, specifically for the online community, where you can actually ask questions that had never been able to ask questions. You know, from that perspective. So maybe that's a way to pick one of things that you don't have to do that would be out of your back. Thank you. Okay. Thank you. Who knows? I just want to bring up. And I wish my writing work like this is everything. Like the first thing, I just immediately go to safety, security and like are even less protected than our school districts and so forth. And so I don't know anything about that, but I'm sure it'd be something that would have to go before the, uh, committee if it did get any further traction just because of, you know, you can't necessarily
050limit downloading to, uh, uh, because there are ways to share codes and so forth that it could potentially could be something that is, uh, available for people that we wouldn't want to know. I mean, you could see a school bus. I just, you know, I wish I never think like this anymore. Hopefully. Okay, so, uh. Moving on. I did not write down the date of our next meeting last year. September 10th is our next meeting as our, uh, next regular board meeting. Um, if anyone wants to make any remarks to the board, um, outside of public remarks at a meeting, you can do so by sending an email to Boe at Brewster. So to talk. Um, so all I need tonight is a motion to adjourn the meeting. And so, Scott, on the motion, the
051second you. Norm. All those in favor? Motion passes seven zero. Tonight, everyone. Thank you.