0016:00 schools board of trustes meeting. It is Monday, April 20th, 202. >> Uh, everyone is present except for Jade Hall. >> Having a call the meeting to order. These rights to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all. know that Stone passed away and I just wanted to schools and to let that continue to be at the top. Um, okay. City Schools provides a relevant, rigorous education under relationship to ensure each student is college and career ready for success in the global community. Welcome. Tonight's recognitions are the Cathy Awards. >> Good evening. you guys for coming. I appreciate you taking the time to for us to recognize three special children. For those of you that do
002not know, um this award was given in memory of a teacher that teacher at the high school. Her and her family friend crash and passed away. And so her award in memory of her. Um, it goes to students that Kathy Swan kind of took to those students that are embodied to um always striving to do their best. They come in with a smile on their face every day. Um, they perseveres that they're having to overcome, whatever those challenges may be, but they don't ever give up. keep striving and trying to do their best with support and compassion. We have three very special children tonight that we would like to recognize that do just that every single day. Some of them I've had since Were you in our threes or fours? And our fours. Um Mo
003started with our threes and we had Ellie as well. So we're gonna start with Mr. Kelly or Mr. Mo, sorry. These are free. So Morrison, this is Morris and he is one of our three-year-olds. And this is Mrs. Donaldson and she will be talking about >> um Kathy Swan, like Kathy said, has always been drawn to students who walk in the classroom with a smile, give their best effort even when things don't come as easily, and show determination through hard moments. Morrison has shown such bravery and resilience in his four years on this earth, and has overcome so much that this sometimes was take for granted. While he continues to fight battles within himself, he is still able to show up every day with a bright smile and a willingness to track. >> He started
004this year as a three-year-old who had never been anywhere with his loving family without many worries and not knowing his routines. He came in slightly nervous and not always wanting to leave mom and dad. However, with the help of his turtle stuffy, he now comes in every day with the biggest smile and knows exactly what to do to get the day started and is great at following our routine throughout the day. He is still a young man and is working very hard at getting. He has no problem letting you know what he does and does not. With the obstacles the sweet boy has already overcome and will continue to overcome, he shows such resilience, willingness to learn and try new things, and is honestly one of the sweetest and kindest little guys you will ever
005meet. I can't wait to see what he does as he grows and continues to show people what he can do. Our next recipient is a four-year-old from our four-year-old preschool. Elliot and Miss Charity Francot, >> you can bring it with you. >> There's never a dull moment. >> You want to go back to those fun days? Come on over. Byebye. >> You ready? >> Today I get to recognize a student who is very special to me and the rest of >> Elliot is a child who has growth and what it means to persevere. At the beginning of the year, Elliot faced many challenges. He's mostly nonverbal and often became overwhelmed, especially during times like this initial. Expressing his needs and feelings was not easy for him. Over the course of this year, we have seen
006growth nothing short of incredible. He has found a voice. He has found his voice going from limited communication to using two to three word sentences. He walks in my classroom every day with the biggest smile on his face and says, "Hi, Miss France." Or, "Hi, Mrs. Saunders." He has learned how to express his needs through words and sign language. He will go to his seat on his snap turn and shout help and also do the sign for it. He has also learned the words angry or upset. These things may not seem hard for you or other students, but for Elliot, these were big accomplishments. What once was a challenge has now become one of his strengths. At the beginning of the year, when I asked Elliot to recognize a letter or number, his response was
007to just look at me and smile. He can now verbally recognize each letter of the alphabet, some of their sounds, shapes, colors, and numbers 1 through 20. His confidence as a learner is growing right right along with many other skills. This little boy's progress is truly amazing. A student who once struggled with reading and having patience will now raise his hand, wave his even if he doesn't want to, and participates in many classroom activities. These are big accompl accomplishments for Elliot that truly show his hard work and determination. Elliot has made big strides in the classroom socially, emotionally, and academically. But what I love the most about this boy is his he is loving, he is bright, and he is deeply cared for by everyone around us. He lights up the room every morning when
008he walks in and truly is just the sweetest boy. Elliot's journey reminds me that growth looks different for every child. I am so incredibly proud of him and everything he has accomplished this year. I know that this is just the beginning of Elliot's journey and I can't wait to see everything he accomplished after leaving me. It is my honor to present the captain award to Elliot for his amazing amazing growth and persevere. And our last one is for our kindergarten class. >> Miss Arley is our kindergarten teacher and she >> tonight. I am truly honored to present Kathy Swanley. THE young lady standing BEFORE YOU TONIGHT HAS THAT are both remarkable and inspiring. Our year together did not begin easily. Like many other children, Harley came to school carrying big feelings. And at times, those
009emotions made learning and new challenges feel overwhelming. When faced with something difficult, especially academically, Harley would often respond with strong emotions. But what has made her journey so special is what she chose to do next. Over time, Harley learned how to work through those feelings. She began to pause, to process, and to persevere. I believe part of Harley's early toughness was her way of asking an important question. Can I trust you? And as her teacher, I knew that earning that trust would take time. She was testing me. So, I made sure to keep showing up for her, pouring into her, and not giving up on her. Because I never want her to give up on herself. Once that trust was built, Harley started to let her guard down. We began to see her confidence grow,
010her smile more often, and her willingness to keep going even when things were hard. Harley is always eager to help another student or teacher. She wants to be right by my side any chance she gets and she brings such a kind, caring presence to our classroom each day. >> Harley has faced challenges in her young life that no child should have to endure. Yet, instead of letting those experiences define her, she has shown incredible strength, resilience, and growth. She learned that school can be a safe place, that the adults around her care deeply, and that we are here to support her every step of the way. As I was reflecting on what I wanted to say tonight, I watched Harley playing at recess one day. And in that moment, I saw it so clearly. She
011has gone from a little girl who needed constant reassurance and validation to a social, independent girl who was learning to fly on her own. Recently, while working on a class project, I asked Harley what her favorite things were. Without hesitation, she said, "Aw, with my toys, and my parents." Such a simple answer, but one that says so much about her heart. Beneath everything, Harley is a little girl who loves deeply and values what matters most. Harley is incredibly fortunate to have the support of her grandparents who are her stronger strongest advocates. They support her in all the ways at home that allow her to come to school ready to succeed and truly shine. Their love and dedication play such an important role in the growth we are celebrating tonight. The Kathy Swan Award recognizes perseverance,
012growth, and heart. And Harley embodies all those qualities. Harley, I am so proud of you and it has been a joy to watch you grow and my hope for your future is that you continue to love learning and always keep that sweet love friend to everyone Swan winners over here. Anyone else that needs some help with that? right here. >> This is actually not bad. Thank you. >> Thank you so much. The award winners in their family are welcome to stay. You're welcome to go. >> Find a machete online. Okay, on to revisions. We have revisions. We're to approve revision for We have revisions for J through A. >> Is there anyone in the audience that would just agenda item? On to the consent agenda. We have minutes from April 6th and April 9th, 2026.
013We have claims. We have no donations tonight. And tonight we have financials. We have the revenue and expense update and the appropriations report. I'll accept a motion on the consent agenda. >> Second >> discussion. Kathy, do you know what that TV is called? >> Oh, right there. Okay, we will start with our revenue and expenses for the month of March. Um, our revenue was about $80,000 more than what we had projected. This was mainly due to receiving higher cafeteria reimbursements for the month than what we have projected. um accounts payable was just a little bit lower and payroll expenses were about $75,000 less than what we had projected. So we had projected that we would have a net loss. Um and because of those increased revenue and lower uh accounts payable and payroll expenses, we
014were able to see a net increase of just over 92,000. Moving on to our key fund balances. Um, ED fund is just a tad over 1.2 million. If you look at this compared to last month, um, it is lower, but that's because we transferred from Ed to Rainy Day last month. Um, however, we're still ahead of where we were last year at this time. Our operations is negative 150,000. Um, that is better than last year. And just a reminder, we did know that our operations would dip back into the negative. Um, two reasons. One, we did not do the tax anticipation warrant this year, and we know that we only get our tax draws twice a year. I have gone through and done some projections um of what I think expenses will be. And when
015we get our June tax draw, we will go back into the positive. And that's the first time that has happened in many, many years. So, >> yes. So, as long as when we get our tax draw, we go back into the positive, that's what we're that's what we're working for. Um, rainy day fund sits at about $439,000. We have requested additional appropriations for rainy day. So, um, that remember when we request additional appropriations, that's just asking permission to be able to spend this. And once those have been approved, we will begin using some of our um rainy day for some of our operational expenses. The total of our key fund balances for last year um was $1,182,37. This year it's $1,560,333. So we're still ahead of where we were last year at this time. Um
016moving on to our appropriations report. Um our goal for our appropriations um because we are looking at three months three out of 12 months would be 25%. So for our ED fund um we have two areas. Um so in our revenue we want it to be orange. That means we've collected more than what we had projected. Um so we have two areas where we actually have collected more than what we had projected for the year. Uh for the whole we set at 24% of our revenue collected. So that's real good. We're staying close to our target. Um when you look at expenses you don't want them to be orange because if they're orange that means they're over that 25%. Most of these that are over 25% we're still kind of making up that ground for
017the three pay month in January. Um nothing that is, you know, real alarming. As a whole, we're sitting at 24.1%. So we're below where we want to be in in regards to our expenses. Moving on to operations, um we do have some areas where we've collected more than what our target would be. Um, as a whole though, our revenue we've only collected 15.6%. Again, we only get tax draws twice a year, so we know that that's it's going to be difficult to keep that at our monthly target. Um, down below, we do have some areas that we have uh are over that 25%. Some of them are because of the payroll, the three pay month. Um the first one, the vocational school, we pay a large amount, a large payment in January, and then as
018the year goes on, it will eventually balance out. Um as a whole, we are sitting at 27.1%. So we're just a little bit over that 25% goal. So nothing terrible. >> What is rental income? >> Um so we get rental income if we rent our auditorium. Um we also get rental income um for the ATM on the side of central office. So that goes in there. >> Okay. >> Any other questions? >> Do we foresee do we do you have like a kind of an idea of how much our operations funds going to look? Is it going to be negative 150 each month for the foreseeable? Is it going to be >> Well, each month it drops about 50,000. That's what we've looked at. So that's where um so at the end of April, we're
019guessing it to be right around minus 200,000. At the end of May, minus 250. And then when we get our tax draw, that's going to take it back up in June over. >> So now that's barring any unforeseen >> No, I understand. >> Operational expens. >> Okay. All those in favor of approving the consent agenda say I. >> Excuse me. Those opposed. Motion passes. The next regular scheduled board meeting will be Monday, May 4th at city hall at 6:00 p.m. There's some items of communications. There's no old business, new business. Item A, board to approve moving to four 10-hour days Monday through Thursday for employees that work in the summer. This will begin the week of June 15th, 2026 and continue for five weeks. Employees will return to five eight hour days the week of
020July 20, 2026. I'll accept a motion. >> So moved. >> Second. Discussion. For the past three summers, we have moved to the summer hours. Um this year we will only do five weeks instead of six weeks. And that really has to do with when we end this school year and when we start next school year. Um we originally started doing this um as a cost-saving measure. And we do see a little bit of cost savings, but I think most importantly moving to the four 10-hour day is really good for staff morale. I've had a lot of people that working around that say, you know, just having these few weeks where we get a three-day weekend is is just really refreshing for them. So I recommend that we do this again in the summer. Okay. All
021those in favor say I. I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. Item B, excuse me. Board to approve eight high school Japanese language students to travel to Gunhan Prefecture for a cultural and diplomatic exchange. Students will be gone from July 7th, 2026 to July 12th, 2026. This trip is an incredible opportunity for the students to experience Japanese culture and daily life. Students will get to meet with Governor Yamamoto Venma and will v visit many other historical places. This trip is paid for by the city of Wabash and other funds. This year's trip will be chef room by Zachary Le. Accept a motion. So move >> second. Second >> discussion. Um we're excited again to send a group to Japan. Um the cost of this trip are paid by the students along with support from the city
022and we do appreciate Mr. Winri for his willingness to chaperone the group. >> No, Mr. Chitt will be going as well, right? No. Okay. >> How many students are in the Japanese language program? >> Um I think we're at about 60 to 65. >> How does that work, Josh? >> Um it's pretty standard. Just a Japanese one, Japanese 2. Um, this is the first year where we have dual credit um, Japanese 3 and we'll have dual dual credit Japanese 4 beginning next year. That's through Ball State University. >> I was going to say so the kids would do that online then. >> Uh, no. Okay. >> Mr. Chman has been credentialed by Ball State to teach dual credit for them. >> Okay, great. >> Live in class. That's our preferred method. >> Yeah. Well, obviously
023>> are any of the students allowed to go or how did you how did they narrow it down to eight? Um so so generally students are eligible if they are a host family for the our Japanese culture exchange that come every two years. So these were students I guess maybe two years ago I think >> they would have been here last year >> last we do every other >> correct so they host it um and then they do some fundraising and other things that makes them eligible. >> Do the kids >> great opportunity for our kids. Do the kids stay in homes or they do? Okay. >> Yeah. Much like what we do here, they'll do their >> Okay. Thank you. Um, all those in favor of approving the trip, say I. I. >> Those
024opposed? Motion passes. Item C. To approve the following PECAP stipens. Sean Tyler, $500. Cal Helshimer, $500. Brian Evans, $500. Justin Denny, $500. Randy Leage $500. Joey Till $1,000. James Burns $1,000. And Lindsay Smith, $1,000. These stipens will be paid for the PECAP grant. I'll accept a motion. >> So move. >> Second. Discussion. >> So these stipens are paid to our current PCAP staff and they received a stipen in fall as well. That's why there's only 500. um as well as the staff that will start the biotechnology PCAP program for next year. Um they are receiving their stipen now out of this year's grant because we have it and so that will cover what they're doing uh now this summer for planning as well as their statement for next year. Any questions for the board? Will
025you will they do a presentation on the biotechnology like they did you know for the CCAP? I I'm not sure what is the P hat cover. >> Um as far as um which areas we have or we have advanced manufacturing. >> Okay. >> And so this is we've been working through a grant through the Dwood Foundation. This focus is advanced manufacturing. So uh what we're doing currently is more traditional advanced manufacturing do some construction in there as well. Biotechnology uh basically encompasses most of the stuff that um uh for example is handled in Warsaw. So through the orthopedic industry >> that's what I wonder what that that biotech. >> Yeah, it's it's very broad but it fits really well with our history with the biomedical sciences as well. >> Oh yeah, I did I just
026wondered what that would cover. Okay. >> We certainly will have a a presentation when they they get their feet a little bit in the fall. >> Yeah. What grade levels then? >> Again, this will be uh starting with freshman. So, we'll have a group of freshmen. I think it's about 20 identified for advanced manufacturing and construction. And I think we're at 13 or 14 under uh biotechnology for next year. So, that's going to put about 35 or so um of our freshmen next year in that program. So, we're very excited about that. Largely based on the positive outcomes that we've had. >> Yeah, I know. I know. Uh the PECAP, you don't have to convince me of that. >> Not at all. Sophomores will still be in the program as well. The freshman that are
027in it this year will be next year as well. >> So, one group of of sophomores that'll be our current kids that are in the program, I think we're 15 right now. >> Um so, in total, I guess we'll have close to 50 kids in that program. Yeah, that's great. >> Let's have a group of teachers that are exploring um how much more we should do with BCAP if we continue to grow it and expand it. Mainly answering the question is um is this something that that all should all students should experience in some form in that freshman and sophomore year. So, I'm excited that'll be part of kind of the next year of them exploring as a teacher team. Other administrators are >> involved. So, uh, we'll see what they come up with. >>
028I think it's great that it's so broad that so many of the kids, they have options. And, you know, freshman Yeah. Boy, you know, I know freshman. Yeah. Yeah. And, um, that's great. That's great. >> I'm excited. >> All those in favor of approving this item, say, "I." >> I. I. >> Those opposed, motion passes. item D board who are to approve the 7th grade science roller coaster project winner to travel to Kings Island in Ohio. They will receive this be leaving the school at 6:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15th, 2026 and returning the same day at 11:30 p.m. Is there just one? It says winner. >> It should say winners. >> Winners. Okay. I'm going to say I wouldn't think it'd be just one. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Um I'll accept a motion. So
029moved. >> Second discussion. >> So this is a day trip to Kings Island which is out of state. Um Mr. Evans does this annually as a reward. Um the only expenses to the district is the cost of the fuel. >> How many kids are >> um I think that it's is that one winning team from each class and the teams could be depends on how many >> there's a couple in a group. Two to three I think. >> Yeah. It's like one bus, two bus. many bus. >> Yeah. >> Okay. All those in favor of approving the trip say I. >> I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. Item E, board to approve employee number 3012 leave request from May 13th through May 27th, 2026. >> So move. >> Second. Discussion. Uh, this employee does not
030qualify for FMLA. Uh I do recommend that the board approve this medical request. All those in favor of approving the request say I. I. >> I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. Item F. Board to approve JC Wolf from a Jed par profofessional to Rise par profofessional effective April 20th 2026. >> So move. >> Second discussion. So, we recently had a rise from Par OJ resign. Miss Wolf would like to move into that position and we're happy to be able to accommodate her request to transfer. She will receive a $1.95 increase to her pay. Okay. All those in favor of approving the transfer say I. >> I. >> Those opposed? Motion passes. Item G. Board to accept NEA Metler's resignation letter effective May 6, 2026. So move >> second discussion. >> Miss Metler has decided to
031resign. She will begin school soon and wants a little bit of time off before that starts. So she's going to leave on May 6th. And Mrs. Wilson already has a plan to cover um this open position for the remainder of the school year. All those in favor say I. I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. H or to approve the reorganization to reorganize the specials of teaching paraprofessional positions at LHC from gym/PLTW teaching paraprofessional art/cch characterbuilding teaching paraprofessional and a halftime music teaching paraprofessional position to a gym/music teaching paraprofessional an art/PLTW teaching pair professional position and a halftime characterbuilding teaching pair professional position for the 26 27th school year. >> So moved. >> Second. Discussion. >> So we're just reorganizing the specials teaching assignments. We're still teaching the exact same specials. We'll just have different assignments
032once uh one person is teaching. So once the board approves these changes, then Mrs. Wilson will work on getting the individuals assigned to those different positions. >> Okay. All those in favor say I. I. >> Those opposed? Motion passes. I board to approve the following coaches. Jared McKe, middle school golf volunteer assistant. Ryan Butt, middle school baseball volunteer assistant. Nicole Fert, high school cheer assistant. And Morgan Cisneros, middle school cheer coach. So move. >> Second discussion. >> Uh the first two are volunteers for the spring season. the chair coaches will be for the 26 27th school year and we'll just appreciate these individuals willingness to work with our student athletes. >> All those in favor say I. I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. Item J, board to approve the cost of the cross country team
033to travel to Colorado for their annual high altitude training camp. So move second discussion. Um I believe this is the third year in a row that a cross country team has made this trip. Um it gives our athletes the opportunity to train at high altitude which provides many benefits to runners. Aside from that, it builds team camaraderie as they participate in many other activities together. They are requesting to use an activity bus and our trailer. Um all expenses including gas are covered by the team. All those in favor of approving the trip say I. >> I. >> Those opposed. Motion passes. >> We don't have I know we already passed it but it is that trip. >> Uh it's in July now. Yeah. >> Item board to accept the reservation of Dinger as WHS math
034teacher effective Wednesday April 22nd 2026. >> So move. discussion. >> I would like to thank Mr. Ballinger for his time and service to Wash City Schools and wish him good luck in his future. Mr. Blossom is working on securing a long-term sub to finish the finish out the school year and we will get this position posted very soon. Okay. All those in favor of accepting the resignation say I. Those opposed motion passes items to superintendent. >> Uh this is a really busy time of year. I looked at the uh uh calendar and I think we have athletic events happening almost every single day of the week after school and many on the weekends. Um this Wednesday OJ is hosting a community fair in which several local community agencies will share information regarding their services. We
035invite all of our WCS families to attend. It's Wednesday from 4:00 to 5:30. At the same time, we will have the Big Idea event. So, OJ is going to be a very busy place on Wednesday. And our high school performing arts program, our drama club is putting on The Little Mermaid this year. Performances will take place on Saturday, May 2nd at 700 p.m. and Sunday, May 3rd at 300 PM. More details will be shared as we get closer to the beginning of May, but I know that a lot of folks will want to get that on their calendar. Um, get the dates and times on there so you don't miss out. Okay. Thank you. Items from administrators. >> So, our seventh and eighth graders, we're really excited about the semi formal happening on on Friday.
036So, that will be fun to see them all dressed up and having a good time. >> All right. Um, items for board members. >> Oh, we do. Parkour. We're hoping to get the pickle ball courts open, ribbon cutting. We did wear t-shirts um by the end of this month. Hopefully. >> Um, that'll be announced when it does happen. Um, you may want to put on your calendar. National Day of Prayer is May 7th. That's a Thursday 5 to 8 at the city park and chili cookoff cookoff has been scheduled for Saturday October 17th. The following week at Paradise Springs we already approve reenactment the 23rd the 24th and the 25th. Okay. Thank you >> Jason. >> I have nothing today. >> Okay honey. >> I have nothing. Um, I've got nothing to add from the
037library board. We have a meeting tomorrow night and I wanted to congratulate the gaffy squad award winners again. Absolutely. >> Um, sounds like they are welldeserved awards. So, thank you very much. With that, >> what grade did this Mr. Ballinger. It was something I could have. >> Yes, sir.