Hazel Park School District - Board of Education Regular Meeting - May 18, 2026

001I like to call the Hazel Park Board of Education meeting to order on May 18th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Have roll call, please. I don't think she can hear. No, I couldn't hear you. I'm sorry. Here. Here. Borges? Present. Here. Here. Fox is absent with notice. Could we please stand for the pledge? I pledge allegiance 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. Okay, could I get a um motion to accept the agenda, please? I make a motion to approve the agenda as written. Support. by Heidi, support by Debbie to accept the agenda. Any discussion? Okay, roll call. Borges? Yes. The Brown ones? Yes. Yes. Sedgwick? Yes. Martinez? Yes. Sedgwick? Yes. Motion carries. Uh special

002order of business, student of the month. >> [clears throat] >> Good evening. Um Our student of the month for Webster is Harmon French. And Miss Lilly has said we really loved having Harmon in our class this school year. He is a very bright student who always wants to learn more and show his curiosity shines through. He is creative, kind, helpful, and a wonderful friend to all. He is respectful to teachers, classmates, and the classroom rules and routines. He always wants to do the right thing and help his classmates do the same. Harmon is a wonderful student and we know he will go far and do great things in the future. Congratulations, Harmon. >> [applause] [cheering] >> All right. I have Mr. Cameron DeVita. COME ON DOWN. >> [applause] >> THANK YOU, CAMERON. CAMERON DeVita is

003a kind, polite, intelligent, and hard-working young man. United Oaks, by the way. He asks questions when he doesn't understand something and when he gets it. He chooses honesty even when it's not the easiest pathway, but because he knows it's the right way. Cameron is a leader. Full disclosure, it's a little bumpy start to the year. Cameron has been amazing. Amazing, amazing, amazing. We're very proud. Ms. Gregory wanted to be here, but she couldn't come. CONGRATULATIONS. [applause] CONGRATULATIONS. EDISON STUDENT OF the month is Eli Fink, and I don't think he's here. Eli has been nominated as student of the month for Edison because of his hard work and perseverance. Within a short time, he's already moved up Edison's level system. He works very hard every day and asks for help when he needs it. He enjoys

004helping others when they need support. Eli is always willing to help in the classroom with organization and assist care professionals and the teacher with cleaning tasks. He's been a great addition to Edison and the classroom. His hard work and positive attitude make him deserving of this recognition. >> [applause] >> I am here tonight to honor a student um at Jourdan for student of the month for uh this would be April. We are going to honor Malik Malloy. Malik, if you want to COME ON UP. >> [applause] >> MALIK IS A HARD WORKER. HE HAS COME so far during his time at Jourdan. He is an excellent communicator. He has a lot of passions and interests. Malik will be missed when he graduates in a couple of weeks. GOOD JOB, MALIK. >> [applause] >> ALL RIGHT,

005WE'RE HERE TO honor Noah Nickerson. He's not here, but I wish he was. He is so cute. You could eat [clears throat] him up. All right, it is a true joy to announce Noah as our student of the month. Noah's journey since the first day of kindergarten has been amazing and he is a shining example of how much a student can achieve with a little bravery and a lot of heart. At the start of the school year, Noah found the big world of kindergarten a bit overwhelming. He faced many challenges and struggled with the transitions of the school day. However, those days are now a distant memory. Noah has shown incredible emotional and social growth. He has transformed into a confident young learner who no longer lets fear hold him back. He greets each day

006with a smile and a confident attitude. Noah has shown us all what it means to grow. From a hesitant start to a confident, enthusiastic leader, he has truly blossomed. We are so proud of the student and friend he has become. Congratulations, Noah. KEEP ON SHINING. OKAY, FROM WEBB ELEMENTARY, our student of the month is Enara Stecker. Come on up, Enara. >> [applause] >> Mrs. Hazen says, "Enara never ceases to amaze me with her kindness. She consistently treats her classmates with respect, helps others when needed, and notices if someone is having a bad day. She is hardworking across subjects, whether it's math with Miss Seabourn or going the extra mile with one of my writing assignments. Enara's creativity with work is also pretty impressive, especially her drawings. I know Enara will do great things as she

007enters junior high. GREAT JOB ENARA. >> [applause] [clears throat] >> HELLO EVERYONE. OUR STUDENT OF the month at Advantage School is Sierra Turner. >> [applause] >> THE MOMENT SIERRA WALKS INTO THE CLASSROOM, her positivity and bright spirit creates an encouraging environment for everyone. Her conduct consistently sets a positive example for her peers. Sierra confronts challenges head-on and consistently produces high-quality work that surpasses expectations. She is attentive, involved, and always eager to expand her knowledge. Sierra is a focused and self-motivated student who approaches learning with purpose and dedication. In her absence, she proactively stays in touch with her teachers, gathering and completing her missed assignments, and asking for help when she needs that extra support. She is a joy to have in class. Sierra is a wonderful addition to our school at large and within the

008classroom setting. Thank you, Sierra, for a job well done. >> [applause] >> Good evening, everyone. Our student of the month from Hazel Park Junior High is WILLOW FORAKER IS A THOUGHTFUL AND exemplary eighth grade student who has been a dedicated member of the Hazel Park Junior High School band program for 3 years. She consistently demonstrates respect, kindness, and integrity while following school expectations and serving as a positive role model for her peers. Willow has built strong relationships with teachers and administrators and is well-liked by classmates for her steady character and dependable nature. She consistently makes responsible choices and remains true to her values even when others are not. Her reliability, strong work ethic, and positive attitude reflect the very best of Hazel Park Junior High School. We are proud of Willow's accomplishments and congratulate her

009on being our student of the month. >> [applause] >> Uh good evening, everyone. Hazel Park High School would like to recognize Maddie Young. Um >> [applause] >> Mr. Jones says, "I've had Maddie in class for multiple semesters and there's no doubt she is very conscientious about her academics. She is always polite and courteous and will greet you with a smile as she enters your classroom. Here in the gym, I never had to worry about her being engaged in daily physical activity and asking questions if she needed any assistance. Whatever Maddie decides to do after high school, her high school career is finished, I know she'll be successful." Ms. Bayless said, "Maddie is incredibly hard-working and creative. She brings warmth and kindness to every interaction. Her determination shows up on the stage, field, and in the

010classroom. And I will have to say I could not say more about this young lady. She always has a smile on her face. There's nothing but positivity in the classroom. And I also want to say congratulations on a great senior year and thanks for being our MC at all of those events throughout the school year, Bestie. >> [applause] >> So, I know that might have seemed a little odd with the Bestie, but I have uh nicknames for all of my students pretty much, many of them. And she and I just one day she's like, "Hey, Bestie." I'm like, "What's up, Bestie?" So, that's kind of where that comes from. Hello. For Invest Roosevelt, today we'd like to recognize Caden Gerard. >> [applause] >> His teacher, Mr. Dillon, says Caden Gerard has earned Student of the

011Month, and anyone who knows him would tell you the same. I've known Caden for years, and what stands out most is that his character is consistent. He's not putting on a show for anyone. He carries himself with integrity, treats people with genuine respect, and handles himself with a level of maturity that you don't often see in someone his age. He's a strong student, but when Caden truly stands out is his drive outside the classroom. He taught himself to play piano entirely on his own, and he's good. He Every morning and at lunch, you can hear him playing throughout the building. It's become one of the things that quietly sets the tone for the day. Caden is also just easy to be around. Staff and teachers enjoy him not because he's trying to impress anyone, but

012because he's genuinely kind. He's the type of kid who will stop in the middle of a busy hallway to ask someone how they're doing, and he actually means it. He wants to go into politics someday because he wants to make a real difference. That might sound like something any student would say, [clears throat] but with Caden, you believe it. He has the kind of character that backs it up. We're proud to recognize him this month, and honestly, we're just proud to have him at Invest. >> [applause] >> I think we should give everyone else a everyone another round of APPLAUSE FOR THIS. >> [applause] >> THE NEXT ORDER OF BUSINESS IS OUR HIGH SCHOOL representative report. Hello. Uh my name is Preston Blaze, and I'm the high school representative. I'm going to begin with a

013little bit of a senior update. So, on May 1st, we held Decision Day for the class of 2026. They had a day full of fun with games, prizes, and Chipotle. At the end, they showcased to the whole school uh their post-secondary decisions. On April 30th, the seniors got up very early to visit Mr. Demus at his house. This was our official senior prank. Um yeah, we were all outside of his house for about 30 minutes enjoying donuts waiting for for him to wake up. So, that was fun. Uh the seniors' last day was last Friday. Uh it was a very bittersweet moment for everyone. Uh they spent the day saying their final goodbyes, putting their handprints on the wall, and rehearsing for Honors Night, which is this Thursday at 6:30 at the high school. Uh

014this is where all the seniors will receive their cords and scholarships. Um following that is graduation. It's on May 29th, uh which is for the class of 2026, and we will share one last meal together in the morning and have a clap out uh across the whole district with a car parade. So, that'll be fun. Uh got a little bit of a sports update. Uh all sports have been doing great so far for the spring uh season, and uh some notable notable achievements have been uh the boys volleyball team getting their first victory, which was fun. I was part of that. So, uh that was great. >> [applause] >> And there's been multiple track records set, uh school records that have been broken. So, that's been quite impressive. I saw it was like 1960s, so

015we're doing great there. Uh test updates. Last month, the class of 2027 finished up all the required state testing. Ooh, I know that's rough. So, that's great. And uh next up, we got drama updates. On May 14th, drama held its annual gala where we celebrated the year, ate food, and awarded members based off their achievements. And the next leadership team was introduced. Um next up, we got NHS. On April 16th, NHS held its last blood drive where 31 good pints of blood were collected. On May 6th, NHS held its annual induction ceremony where they inducted new members, announced the next chapter leadership team, and awarded senior members their NHS stoles and cords. And for Teacher Appreciation Week, NHS hosted the annual Teacher Appreciation Lunch where they celebrated all of our staff with food, music, and

016many smiles. On May 7th uh 7th, we had prom, which was a great event full of many fun dance moves and smiles and lots of sweating on the dance floor and lots of memories. On April 30th 30th, we held our last band concert where the alumni from the past four or five years of join or joined the band members on stage to play, uh which was great. We played I think it was like about six songs. So, that was a great concert. On May 14th, yearbooks came in and allowed uh I think it was about close to 50 or 60 students to share uh memories together or signing each other and going through the yearbook together. And on this Friday, we will we will be enjoying enjoying field day where uh there's a series of

017events. I'm not too sure what's going on right now, but to um there were in the past there's been bouncy houses and water-related activities. So, that will be fun. And lastly, this is my last board meeting and I would just like to thank you for providing me with this opportunity throughout the year. Uh it's been wonderful coming here to speak with you or speak to you guys all year long and I will be attending CMU in the fall for SECONDARY EDUCATION. TREVOR. >> [applause] >> SPEAKING OF IMPORTANT THANK YOU. FABULOUS AND that was that was magnificent. Um it's so fun and so productive and great students over there and uh thank you for all that you've done and good luck on your next journey in in education. We appreciate you and and all the students.

018So, thank you. And I appreciate you. Thank you. You can still drive BACK EVERY WEEK. >> [applause] >> NEXT WE HAVE UH EDISON PRESENTATION. Good evening, everybody. I just want to introduce um Jessica Garland, who is a middle school teacher at Edison. She started at Edison last year as a paraprofessional, decided she was going to go back and get her teaching degree and is now one of our middle school teachers teaching science and social studies. She is going to talk um tonight with you about Edison's positive behavioral support program. >> [applause] >> Thank you. Thanks for the opportunity to talk tonight. Um so yeah, I'm going to talk about our positive behavior behavioral support program at Addison, we call it PBIS, um and how we use that to support students with emotional impairment in our

019program. Um so first of all, what is PBIS? Um it is a framework for supporting and uh celebrating students in their positive behaviors and encouraging them to see more of that from from our students. Um it's evidence-based and it's a proactive approach. So it's based on decades of research where um it was identified that um a negative punitive approach to behavior management was not effective and successful. And so over decades of research, they've looked at at different ways of going through and approaching students and approaching that kind of behavioral management. Uh it's proactive, so looking at a more preventative way of addressing behavior instead of um reactive to behaviors when they happen and trying to identify how we can help students be successful in a positive way. Um and tailoring it specifically in our program

020to students with emotional impairment by creating a very structured setting, um but also nurturing, right? Where we can meet students where they're at and make sure that we're promoting that positive behavior and also uh an overall positive school environment. Um all right, so PBIS is a three-tier system. Um today I'm going to focus mostly on our the bottom tier there, the universal tier, and how we implement that at Addison. Um that is looking at something that's applied to the entire It's called universal, so it's applied building-wide. It's something that is used in general education settings as well. Um and it's generally found to work in 85 to 90% of student population. If it gets to a point where a student is identified as being unsuccessful in that in that tier, then we can look at

021progressing them to a higher tier and doing some more behavioral assessment. So, the things that we're looking to accomplish is effective academic support, so providing the support that these students need, teaching social skills, so through a social emotional learning curriculum, and other means where we're able to um support students in developing those social skills they need. School-wide expectations are a huge portion of what we are focused on and what PBIS is about, is making sure that students know what's expected of them and that they are consistent. Supervision, so monitoring for behaviors that are expected and hoped for and so that we can identify ones that go against what we're looking for and making sure that they're they're seen, right? Especially those positive behaviors that we are hoping to see more of. Using positive reinforcements, being

022firm, fair, and corrective discipline, so non-judgmental and being consistent, and then having that effective classroom management. Some of the outcomes that we see and we hope to continue see is an increase in academic performance. So, obviously when students are having a more positive experience and when the behaviors are managed, they're going to be spending more time on task, being less more, and they see more of those academic performance goals reached. Having parents, students, and staff all on board, so seeing those results helps keep keep our staff and our families bought into our program, right? So, that they know what their students are what's expected of them and they're seeing those positive results. And then that's obviously having a positive work environment keeps all the and keeps staff employed there. We're looking at increasing referrals, suspensions,

023and then again that disruptive behavior is our primary focus is to reduce that. Uh key components of PBIS, so probably the most important is consistency and transparency, right? So being consistent with with our expectations from class to class throughout the entire building so that our students are very much aware of what is expected of them and what kind of behaviors they're looking for from them. And same thing with transparency, right? So being very clear and up front with them about what they need to do to be successful, whether it's our program or as they go forward out to the world. We want to make sure that that is very clear. So we have set standards of for acceptable behavior. We make sure that expectations are clearly outlined and disseminated. So having expectations throughout building and

024classrooms, having it reviewed during our morning circle time, doing things where we make sure that it is reiterated and reinforced. Having staff and parent communication and buy-in, so making sure that our parents are seeing a point sheet that goes home that has our expectations on there, seeing where their student has reached those expectations, making sure there's positive and positive feedback as well as any kind of corrective feedback that might be appropriate. And then that they know the consequences for missing those expectations and that's very clear. Our students definitely do that. I think that we do a good job at asking about that. Our students will know so at least when they've gone and it has happened and we need to take, you know, some kind of corrective step, they are able to understand, you know,

025maybe after a de-escalation or something, why what the that was something that they know is correlated to a behavior. And then yes, students buy into their environment every day coming in knowing it's consistent, knowing that they're going to see the same supports and the same consequences that they're going to have throughout the day. Uh so here's just a picture of my classroom in the morning last week. So every morning we go over our expectations. Here we're both talking about our system circle expectations for in the morning, but then we also cover our expectations for the building. So every every morning we reiterate this. Uh you know, it's feel feel like it gets old, but it's good to have them hear it over and over again. So we're looking for and and all those expectations are

026positive, right? These are the things we're looking for, not the don't do this, don't do that. Um what we want to see from them. Um PBIS is a trauma-informed program. So we're looking at that we we know that a lot of the students come to us with trauma, and so we want to be aware of that and that we're always assuming that we don't know everything, right? We don't know their home situation, so we have to treat students as if they may have experienced something and that can present uh cognitive challenges, so whether it's hard for them to focus or recall or just reasoning and logic or the behaviors, right? So those things that look like disruptions to us, uh making sure that we understand that their irritability, emotional outbursts and struggling with like transitions

027from classes or activities is not necessarily um what it appears on the outside. So really having an understanding for that and empathy for what our students may have gone through. Um So again, so with that thinking about building relationships, so with our brain circles we make sure to uh give students an opportunity to share how they're feeling, um what they've you know, been through, how was their night, how was their morning, um and building that staff rapport and relationships with our students. Also using uh compassion communication. So even in those instances where a student is exhibiting a behavior that is inappropriate, coming towards it with an objective, [clears throat] not judgmental approach so that they feel seen and heard and they don't feel judged. And so that we can talk through the behavior and then

028we can move on from there and not cause any further trauma or any trauma to the student. And then by keeping transparent and consistent we empower our students. Making sure they understand that they have autonomy, choice and control. So when they are they know what to expect, right? So they know that they have control over what they're doing. We're there for them and the outcome of whatever's going on is something that they have control over. They know what what their part in the situation was. And then finally focusing on strengths. So making sure that whatever we discuss with a student, we're looking at their strengths too, right? Because for whatever a student might be struggling with, there's also something that they're good at and something that should be identified and recognized. So this is just

029another picture of our students who made our jacket. So in our circles in the morning we go through each of those faces that you can see up there has a emotion or feeling associated with it and they'll identify that maybe that day they feel calm at eight. So they had a good day and go through that. Obviously no one no one has to share if they're not comfortable, but that sometimes it'll lead to some discussions about how students feeling or how we can improve how they're feeling how their day is going to end up in a better way. So this is our Edison Eagle mascot up here and these are our behavioral expectations. So our store expectations stay safe, on task, act responsibly, and respect everyone. So this is in addition to those school expectations,

030this is another thing that we cover in those morning circles. Um in the fall, we kick off our PBIS program. And for part of this, we go through and introduce the students to the expectations. We do the school expectations, but then we also have expectations associated with different areas in our building. So there you can see like hallways one of them. We will have how you how you demonstrate in there all positive terms. How to stay safe, on task, and act responsibly act responsibly and respect everyone in that space. We then take students students on a tour of the building where we show you know so students will see the space, you know, what your expectations are, how you play that out. And then we also do an auction. So once they get to a

031certain location, they come away with a ticket and they can put their tickets in the pockets with different prizes that they can win. So as part of this kickoff, the students tour the building, expectations of each of the areas are reviewed. One of my favorite parts about it that is that we will have students demonstrate the appropriate behavior like what we like to see from them. And then we will have staff member do kind of the opposite behavior that we don't want to see. And then we will review with them. So yeah, this is one of our social workers let me video tape her recreating what she did this fall and it's Lunch time! Hey, get out of my way! Get out of my way! Lunch time! >> [singing and music] >> It's a weather.

032The cold? Is it cold? Aha! It's lunchtime. >> [clears throat] >> Uh so yeah, that's uh Miss Payne, one of our social workers. Um and so just that is the number two. So she she did that pretty much the same thing back in the fall and it gave us an opportunity to have a little chuckle, right? But then also to talk to the students like, "What did you see? Like what was um you know, how was that not you know, how did that not meet our expectations? What could Miss Payne do differently?" And she wants to walk appropriately to Um so our knowledge system um as you can see up there we have uh what we call SOAR ticket. So these tickets are given out for positive behavior. Um a student can earn SOAR tickets

033from various staff that are in the building or associated buildings. So that includes like bus drivers, athletic areas, um our food service workers, uh therapists, teachers, um our principals, whoever can give out a a SOAR ticket. Um the idea with our SOAR tickets is that we want to be very specific about the behaviors that we are recognizing. Um so on the SOAR ticket I'll put the student's name, I'll put the date, and then I'm going to circle either uh stay safe, act responsibly, or respect everyone. And then it's the student saying, "Thank you so much, Susie, for your staying on task and completing your work." And I love that, right? So something like that where you're being very specific about what you're doing that you want to reinforce. And so that's where that is positive

034reinforcement comes into play. So um so some of the examples being in an inappropriate tone of voice, walking on the right side of the hallway, entering and exiting the bus appropriately, doing class work, or following staff directions. Um with our students sometimes some of these uh behaviors that we were recognizing may seem very small, but you know, we'll have students who maybe leave the classroom off often. And so those those are the students that we're focusing on when they're in the classroom and you know, as much as we can having staff be like, "So happy you're in the class. Nice to be in the class. I love that you're in class." and getting them to respond to it so that they're different than from us as much as we can. Uh so that our students

035earn these score tickets and then throughout the year every student in our building can buy items from the our school store, so the Eagle's Nest Eagle's Nest school store, where they can then look at different items and then use those to purchase there. So we'll have students who who get really excited about something that they know is in the school store and then that's a great motivator for them to want to get tickets to save up for something. Um this is one of our signs from from our building and then a student wearing our S P Eagle Store shirt. Um what else do I have I just have some pictures now from some of our So we also do special events where we're doing as we're celebrating students and getting them a little some of

036the more traditional school activities. We got like a game day, a holiday bazaar, a spring fling, uh field day is coming up, ice cream social, uh karaoke is kind of a hit so we usually incorporate that into most of our uh special events and then holiday party and Thanksgiving. Uh here we got a picture of the Grinch coming to visit for our holiday bazaar last year and then game day that we had uh as one of our events. Um we did a role reversal day which was really cute. We um where students dressed as staff and staff dressed as students. It mostly remained staff dressing as students, uh but it was still like a really cool opportunity for students to kind of see that the staff kind of like see them and understand them and

037know their style. Like you can see from some of the pictures there was some like real replication going on there. So, that was a that was a cute um spirit week day. Um and then here's some art teachers on decades day. So, we had a lot of fun with that. So, again, kind of creating just like um fun positive experiences in the school. Um and then finally, just wrapping up the year with our field day. So, that's coming up this week on Friday and we're looking forward to that. Um so, just kind of one last way of um kind of bringing that positive into the school um environment. Thank you all FOR YOUR TIME. >> [applause] >> OKAY, NEXT WE HAVE YEARS OF service recognition followed by retiree uh recognition. So, this is everyone uh

038throughout the schools, teachers, principals, secretaries, custodians, for their fabulous uh dedication and time given to our to our kids cuz they're they're great. So, um first off is years of recognition. Okay, we normally bring you up and get those Can you are you handing out those and I will read the names? Your chairs are just kind of close up. It's super exciting uh to do this every year and while everybody doesn't get an opportunity to come, um we are so grateful um to have this event where you can really hear about the years of dedication that happens in Hazel Park schools. And in school districts, 5 years is a big deal now uh for individuals getting there. And so, we're really pleased. We have a huge list of 5-year employees and I'm going to go

039down. Hannah Bailey, 5 years. Lee Rochelle. Caitlin Bubeck Amy Decator Matthew Drew Jennifer Elias Joseph Gilmore Scotty Graham Jamie Green Mary Hall Pavlik Lori Hazen Sean Johnson Vanna JONES >> [applause] >> STEPHANIE KAZA Andrew Kohler >> [applause] >> Debbie Conda Stephanie Lazar Amanda Levin Jessica Ma Samantha Mix Sheryl Norris Patricia Patterson CHARLES POLLANIS >> [applause] >> CHRISTINA SEFERIAN Antonio Sanders Tammy Schumacher Jasmine Step and Susan Vance Humpel. This is our five-year employees. Let's give them a ROUND OF APPLAUSE. >> [applause] >> SUPER EXCITING. 10 YEARS OTIS Bowerly Jamie Bucko Oh no, you have to do it, too. >> [applause] >> Lisa Crouch Johnson Sarah Gregory Kimberly Gobalt ROBIN HYDE >> [applause and cheering] >> RICKY CRUMPLER GABRIELLE Miller Susan Tompkins And hold on, Amy Wilcott. Thank you. Thank you. I know. >> [applause] >> Mr.

040Demus, those are my 10 years. 15 years Celia Boswell LYNETTE DAILY >> [applause] >> SARAH GRAY RICHARD Roberts and Rochelle Tassell >> [applause] [clears throat] [applause] >> And it keeps getting better. 20 20 years Janette Farnsworth Dunn Lanny SORROW >> [applause] >> 25 YEARS Mary Elias James Johnston and Janette Springsteen Janette sorry >> [applause] [applause] >> 30 years George Demas >> [applause] >> James Chacone Woo! >> [applause] >> AND DIANE DIXON. >> [applause] >> AND LAST BUT NOT LEAST 35 years, Doreen Ballard. >> [applause] >> THE NEXT UH WE HAVE OUR RETIREMENTS. And each principal is going to come and speak about those that are here. Our first individual that I have is Kendra Johnson, who is a custodian for us and who is not here, but I can tell you that every time I

041see her, if I don't have something of color on, she gives me a hard time. I met her when I first started here and she is amazing. Um you want her at your school because when she does things, she does it right. So, kudos to Kendra Kendra. Eddie Barrett already retired and left us. Did not show up for tonight, but he was fantastic as well. I forgot to say Kendra was here for 31 years and Eddie was here for 24 years. Stacy Martin Uh Stacy Martin already retired as well from the junior high and she was with us for 30 years. Next is Gina Brew. >> [applause] >> Forgive me, I do not publically speak. For those who don't know, I'm a bus driver here at Hazel Park. My name is Tiffany. And I could

042be here all day talking about Gina. She has already been more than a boss to all of us. She's been a true leader, a friend, and even a therapist. She cares so much about everyone around her and her support, guidance, and kindness have made all of our lives better. I don't know how to thank you for working alongside of us and making the impossible happen every day. The department will never feel the same and I don't know how we'll do this without you, but we love you so much. >> [applause] [laughter] >> Next is Todd Ross, 24 years. >> [applause] >> Tonight we celebrate someone who has made an incredible impact on Hazel Park Junior High, our students, our community, Mr. Todd Ross. For years, TODD HAS BEEN MORE THAN A BAND TEACHER. He's been

043a mentor, a leader, and a source of pride for our school. Through every early morning rehearsal, every concert preparation, and every parade parade route, he brought passion, dedication, and excellence to the music program. Under Todd's direction, our students didn't just learn notes and rhythms. They learned discipline, teamwork, confidence, and the importance of representing their school with pride. Whether it was the excitement of the winter concerts, the celebration of the spring performances, or the tradition and honor of the Memorial Day parades, uh Todd made every event meaningful and memorable. The Memorial Day parades became something our community looked forward to each year because of the hard work and professionalism Todd instilled in his students. Rain or shine, the band showed up prepared, polished, and proud, a reflection of the teacher leading them. The winter and spring

044concerts were concerts were never just performances. They were experiences. Families filled the audience knowing they would witness not only musical talent, but the heart and dedication Todd poured into every student on that stage. A great teacher leaves lessons behind. A true special teacher leaves a legacy. Todd, your influence will continue long after the final notes fade. The students you inspired, the traditions you strengthened, and the memories you created will remain part of Hazel Park Junior High for years to come. On behalf of our colleagues, students, families, and the entire Hazel Park community, thank you for your years of commitment, leadership, and passion for music education. And congratulations on your retirement, Todd. May this next chapter bring you the same joy and fulfillment that you gave to so many others. Please join me in thanking and

045celebrating Mr. Todd Ross. >> [applause] [applause] >> AND WE HAVE A LITTLE BIT OF AN ERROR. TODD, this is completing his 25th year with us. Monica Venice. Hello. So, Monica couldn't join us, but Monica Venice joined us a few years ago as a resource teacher. I believe this would be her fourth year. She quickly became a great addition to our team. She's built wonderful connections with our students as well as staff. Monica, your UO family wishes you all the best in your next chapter. You will be greatly missed. I'd also like to say a little bit about Kendra Johnson Ball. So, Kendra has been with our district, as you said, for 31 years. Kendra is an incredibly hard worker who takes great pride in her job. And as you said, she is proactive and often

046has things repaired before I've even had the chance to ask her to look at them. She is wonderful with our students and goes above and beyond every day. Enjoy those grandkids, Kendra. You will be greatly missed. Your UO family wishes you all the best. >> [applause] >> DOREEN BELLAR TONIGHT I HAVE the honor of recognizing and celebrating the retirement of an incredible educator, Doreen Bellar. For Doreen, Hazel Park has always been more than just a school district. It has been home. Her connection to this community runs deep. Her father, two cousins, and her uncle, who also served on the school board, were all part of Hazel Park schools. Her parents owned the Dairy Queen in Hazel Park, so she grew up knowing many of the families and community members who make this city such a

047special place. Doreen earned her undergraduate degree from Central Michigan University and her master's degree from Wayne State University. Doreen began her educational journey as a substitute teacher here in Hazel Park. In 1993, she officially joined the district becoming beginning a career that would positively impact countless students and families over the years. Doreen started at Hoover teaching fourth grade before moving to Fort School, where she taught preschool and second grade. In fact, for one memorable year, she taught the same grade level alongside both of her cousins. When Fort closed, Doreen returned to Hoover where she continued to serve students in a variety of grade levels, including fourth, first, second, and kindergarten. And fittingly, she is ending her career in the grade level she loved most, second grade. I first met Doreen when she worked at Fort

048with my husband George. Doreen was also my sister Sue's teaching partner. Over the years, that connection grew into professional respect and friendship. It has been a true pleasure to serve as Doreen's principal. Walking into Doreen's classroom was always a joy. Her room reflected the kind teacher she is, organized, warm, engaging, and student-centered. She created a space where children felt safe, valued, and excited to learn. I feel fortunate to have had the opportunity to work alongside such a dedicated and masterful teacher. As she closes this chapter, we celebrate not only the years she gave to Hazel Park schools, but also the countless children she encouraged, the colleagues she supported, and the positive impact she leaves behind in this community. On behalf of the Board of Education and the entire Hazel Park community, thank you for your

049years of dedication, compassion, and service. Your legacy will continue through many students and staff whose life you have touched. Congratulations. >> [applause] [applause] >> Susan Canton I unfortunately Sue couldn't be with here with us tonight, but we want to thank her for the dedication, compassion, and support that she's given throughout her years as a GSRP associate teacher. She actually was with Lonnie for many of those years and they were a great team together. Sue's patience, kindness, and commitment to helping young children learn and grow have made a lasting impact on so many students and families. The care and encouragement she brought into the classroom each day helped create a positive and nurturing environment where children could thrive. Her hard work and devotion will always be remembered and appreciated and we wish her retirement filled with

050happiness, relaxation, and wonderful new adventures. >> [applause] >> James Chekan James Chekan was the afternoon custodian at Edison for quite some time. He's someone who's been so much more than just a custodian. For years he's been the friendly face in the halls as staff was getting ready to leave for the day. He was the first to always ask what needed to be done and always offering suggestions on how to improve the building. His hard work kept our school clean, safe, and well welcoming for every student, teacher, and visitor. While many may not always see everything he did behind the scenes, we all felt the difference his dedication made each day. More importantly, Jim brought kindness, humor, and dependability to our school family. Jim, as you begin this well-earned retirement, we thank you for your years

051of service, commitment, and friendship. You leave behind a lasting impact that will not be forgotten. Congratulations on your retirement, and may this next chapter bring you happiness, relaxation, and many wonderful adventures ahead. >> [applause] [applause] >> Not so fast, Dr. Kraus. Otis Byerly. Otis Orris, we don't have him. Chris could not be here, unfortunately, but Chris came to Hazel Park in 2015, working at Edison for 2 years teaching high school math before deciding to move closer to his family. At that time, he was commuting back and forth from Mount Pleasant. In the summer of 2020, Chris contacted me saying he wanted to come back to Edison as he loved working there and wanted to finish out his career in Hazel Park. He has worked the last 6 years teaching English language arts, Algebra 1 and

0522, Geometry to Edison High School students. Over the last couple years, given our teacher shortage, he has been mentoring new teachers, substitute teachers, and helping them navigate special education. He has mentored several staff, and his witty humor will be missed, and we wish him the best in his retirement. >> [applause] >> And thank goodness we don't have any more. Um teachers are pretty hard to come by, and we're lucky to have a fabulous amount of teachers. Um I have Yeah. Cathy Jones. >> [music] >> She's not a teacher, though. Cathy is here today. Cathy actually started in Hazel Park as a student. She graduated from Hazel Park High School. She then, um, got her teaching degree, started teaching, I believe, at Longfellow, second grade. Thank you, Cathy. Um, she's worked at Edison for the last

05315 years as a school psychologist and transition coordinator. Um, Cathy um, through the years Cathy has always put students first, working tirelessly in her role as school psychologist and transition coordinator. Her attention to details and her work ethic were exceptional. Cathy has made a lasting impact on students, staff, the entire school community through her commitment, kindness, and hard work. Her positive attitude, reliability, and passion for education have helped create a supportive and welcoming environment for everyone around her. Cathy will be greatly missed by colleagues and students alike. We thank her for her years of service and wish her happiness, health, and success in this exciting new chapter in her life. >> [applause] >> ANYBODY ELSE OUT HERE THAT WE DIDN'T GET? UH, next we would like to do, in our final celebration for this afternoon,

054the support person of the year. So, you have something? Oh, we need to go. Let's go. One more time. It is an honor to recognize this year's support person of the year, Andrew Kohler, from Hazel PARK JUNIOR HIGH. >> [applause] >> SCHOOLS OOPS. SCHOOLS RUN ON THE dedication of people who are willing to step in wherever they are needed, often without recognition or applause. Andrew is one of those people. Day after day, he brings consistency, professionalism, and a positive attitude that helps make Hazel Park Junior High a better place for students and staff alike. What makes Andrew truly deserving of this recognition is not just the work he does, but the way he does it. He approaches every task with care, patience, and a willingness to help others. Whether supporting students, assisting staff, solving unexpected

055problems, or simply being someone others can rely on, Andrew consistently goes above and beyond. In a school environment, the small things matter. The moments when someone steps up without being asked, offers encouragement during a difficult day, or helps create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone. Andrew does all of those things, and he does them with humility and dedication. His impact is felt throughout the building. Students appreciate him, staff trust him, and our school community is stronger because of his efforts. He represents the kind of teamwork, commitment, and heart that every school hopes to have. Andrew, thank you for everything you do for Hazel Park Junior High. Your hard work does not go unnoticed, and this recognition is well deserved. Please join me in congratulating Congratulations, Andrew Kohler. >> [applause] >> ANDREW KOHLER. THANK YOU. MY PLEASURE.

056THANK YOU. >> I'LL JOIN YOU IN 5 MINUTE RECESS. And I wanted to say something before everybody left, but it looks like everybody's on the on the go. I just wanted to thank everybody for their service and hard work and dedication. I was I've been involved here for years and years. Many people spoke about tonight took two pay cuts. They hung in there with Hazel Park. They're still with Hazel Park. We have fantastic employees here and I want to thank you and let you know that your kids are in good hands and they have wonderful days and we have great staff. So, thank you for all that you do. >> [applause] >> 5 minute recess. Wait, so you're done? Do you want to go talk to people that are retiring? I did. Debbie It changed

057to me. >> Mhm. >> Is there a motion on the agenda and uh a motion for the consent agenda? I move the Board of Education approve the consent agenda as written. Support. Motion by Heidi and support by Nan to accept the consent agenda. Is there any discussion? Okay. Roll call. Forrest. Yes. Heidi. Yeah. Heidi here. Did you call me? Forrest? I thought you said Becker. I I guess. Becker? Yes. Eaton? Yes. What problem is? Yes. Peterson? I'm sorry, 13? Yes. Peterson? Uh yes, motion carried 6-0. New business, uh mental health month proclamation, trustee Becker's ready to read the proclamation. Mental health Mental health awareness month, May 2026. Whereas mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also affects how we handle stress, relate to others,

058and make choices. And whereas mental health is essential to the well-being and vitality of individuals, families, communities, and workplaces. And whereas mental health conditions affect people across the lifespan, and nearly one in five Americans, including children, adolescents, and adults, experiences a diagnosable mental health condition in any given year. And whereas May 1st through May 31st, 2026 is recognized as mental health awareness month, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness, NAMI's 2026 theme, invites everyone to speak up against mental health stigma by shared by sharing lived experiences, learning from one another, and building strong community connections to foster healing, understanding, and support. And whereas Oakland Community Health Network, OCHN, joins national partners in promoting this year's campaign to transform silence into connection by strengthening relationships and creating opportunities for empathy, understanding, and meaningful change. And whereas

059effective mental health management enables individuals to live, work, learn, and fully participate in society while promoting diversity, inclusion, and acceptance. And whereas improved systems of care for vulnerable populations, extended access to non-emergent and crisis services, advancements in an integrated physical and behavioral health care, and strong provider partnerships continue to strengthen the services coordinated by OCHN. And whereas OCHN and its service provider agencies remain committed to inspiring hope, empowering people, and strengthening communities. Now, therefore, be it resolved that Oakland Community Health Network hereby recognizes May 2026 as Mental Health Awareness Month. OCHN calls upon citizens, government agencies, public and private institutions, businesses, faith-based organizations, and schools to recommit increasing awareness and understanding of mental health conditions, and to support accessible appropriate services that promote recovery, resilience, and a higher quality of life for all. All right,

060thank you. Can I have a motion to I move the Board of Education approve the acknowledgement of May as Mental Health Month as presented. Support. All right. Moved by April, and supported by Monica. Um roll call to adopt the resolution. Beaton? Yes. Regine? Yes. Thacker? Yes. Board President? Yes. >> [clears throat] >> Board Vice President? Yes. Pennington? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Uh the next I need a motion for the Advantage Deans students. I move the Board of Education approve maintaining the Advantage Deans students as a full-time position. Support. Was that April? Yep. All right. Motion by Monica, and support support by April. Any discussion? Okay, roll call. Prissy? Yes. Eaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. Waters? Yes. Theophanois? Yes. Kensinger? >> [clears throat] >> Yes. Uh motion carries 6 to 0. Um and for people

061here or people watching, these were discussed uh on Monday, last Monday. So, there may be a little discussion, but not full discussion cuz we've already uh went through all of this. Um C is administrative regulations. It's informational. Anybody have any questions or comments about that? No? The only comment that I would have is that we will begin to incorporate these into our handbooks for the 26-27 school year and um have a full effective roll out of everything by July 1st, 2026. So, thank you for your support. Okay. Uh now um motion for the integrated pest management. I move the Board of Education approve the integrated pest management handbook as presented. Second. Motion by Monaghan and second by Heidi. Any discussion? Okay, roll call. Prissy? Yes. Waters? Yes. Eaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. Theophanois? Yes. Kensinger? Uh

062yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Riding lawn mower purchases motion, please. I move the Board of Education approve the purchase of one John Deere Z960M Z Track Mower from Hudson, Inc. Now, at the cost not to exceed $12,771.04 and two additional mowers to be purchased in July of 2026 for a [snorts] for $25,542.08 as presented. All right. Motion by Heidi and second by Monica to purchase the three lawnmowers. Any discussion? I have a quick question. It says this reflects the contract pricing available through the state of Michigan purchasing program. Can you tell me what that is? I'll let Heidi go ahead. The state of Michigan purchasing program? Yes. Uh that's a consortium where they will um gather bids so that you're getting the best pricing and you don't have to bid out uh each thing

063individually. Okay, so they do a lot of the legwork for us. Yes. >> Got you. Thank you. Okay. Uh roll call. Porter? Yes. Curtin? Yes. Beaton? Yes. Dr. Yes. Mrs. Van Woerkom? Yes. Heidi? Uh yes, motion carries 6-0. I need a motion for Camp Hazelwood house interior painting. I move the Board of Education approve the interior painting quote for the house located at Camp Hazelwood property at a cost not to exceed $10,000 $430.50 as presented. Support. All right. Motion by Heidi, support by Monica. Any discussion? Yeah, I don't know if it was talked about. Did we get multiple quotes on this? And I did get quotes before uh and since this individual had been out there, they gave us a lower quote to paint the exterior and do some other work for us. Uh what

064other work were they doing? Uh they did the windows and the roof. Okay. They're also going to be fixing the decks, both two decks, which is under $5,000. So uh there's considerable damage that needs to be cleaned up around that house. And then we're getting pretty close. I was going to say, is there anything else left after the painting and the decks? >> Um I haven't been up there since then, so I'd have to take a look when it's all done to make sure, but I believe it's going to be livable then. Okay, perfect. Okay, roll call. Waters? Uh, yes. Przybysz? Yes. Ewing? Yes. Becker? Yes. The board boys? Yes. Uh, yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Um, I need a motion for the high school bleacher athletic inspection report. I move the board of

065education approve moving forward with the necessary repairs for the bleachers at a cost not to exceed $18,215.50 as presented. Second. I have a motion by Monica and a second by Heidi. Any discussion? I roll call. Przybysz? Yes. Waters? Yes. Ewing? Yes. Becker? Yes. The board boys? Yes. Monica? Uh, yes. Motion carries. This one is a motion for the frontline employee evaluation management system. I move the board of education approve the renewal of frontline applicant tracking and employee evaluation management at a cost not to or at a cost of $17,301.88 as presented. Second. I have a motion by Monica and a second by Heidi. Any discussion? I roll call. Przybysz? Yes. Waters? Yes. Ewing? Yes. Becker? Yes. The board boys? Yes. Monica? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Latchkey and preschool academy um, action item. I

066move the board of education to approve the request to provide free latchkey and preschool options for Hazel Park staff members during the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Support. I move the board. Waters. Um, Motion by uh Trustee Becker and support by Trustee Beaton. No, secretary. Was it you? It was like a photo finish, so we'll take it. All right, we'll do Beaton. Uh any discussion on this? Okay, roll call. Becker? Yes. Beaton? Yes. Burgess? Yes. Lapanouse? Yes. Ritchie? Yes. Wilson? Yes, motion carries 6 to 0. Latchkey 2-year-old preschool academy fees. I move the Board of Education approve the Latchkey 2-year-old and preschool academy fee structure for the 2026-2027 school year as presented. Support. All right, moved by Nagle and supported by Monica. Any discussion? I just want to point out um They're remaining unchanged. So,

067it's the same as last year. >> Yes. If if I could have discussion then and I um I would have explained, but since we're having discussion, we can have it. I There There is a fee structure change. There Latchkey um school-age Latchkey is increased for half days and increased for uh summer and school break fees. And I am certainly not trying to sway anybody. Um I've actually agonized over this all week um even though it seems silly and I will I mean I'll fully disclose that I have kids in Latchkey and pay these fees. Um but the money we've had a lot of like really negative discourse from the community about money that is being spent. We're asking for additional money for consultants later in this budget and while I know and I hope that

068the community knows that that is not a one-to-one. This is not money that goes towards those things. I think that right now I mean the optics that the community has of us wasting money and then having the appearance of sort of saddling families with additional fees, especially as things are getting more and more expensive and budgets are getting really tight. Um I get it. I I appreciate the presentation. I I've looked at the rates of the other schools that are around us. I just I I can't put this on our kids and our families. What is the difference from last year to this year? After dog care. So really everything is the same other than the addition of the half-day fee structure. And the summer school summer or school break fees. Those are the two

069things that didn't change as we discussed last week. Everything else is exactly the same as it was. So what was it last What was the half-day last year? So the half-day last year, we weren't really charging for it. Other school districts were. I mean, kids were there. We They were They had latchkey all week. Those kids were able to participate, but we weren't charging an additional fee. Most of the school districts around us do charge, the ones I could find. They don't post all everything online. They do charge a fee for that whole afternoon because it's from 12:00 to 6:00. And then the summer school or break latchkey fees um really weren't even consistent. I mean, it was We did that to make sure our families could take advantage and were supported. They really were

070not um even near where we would charge almost for before and after school. So Pretty low. So they were for half-day they were nothing last year and now they're $15. Correct. And And when I And let me just clarify, they were paying They were already latchkey paying families. Right. >> They would just have those afternoons where there wouldn't be any additional fees for the chunk of time from 12:00 to 3:00. Okay. And so um the after school program last year during summer breaks or breaks was how much? $100 per week. And now it's $150? Correct, which is consistent with area programs. Okay, I totally read it because it says 150 and that's an increase. I thought it meant we were increasing 150. Yeah, my apologies for the for the inconsistent language. And that's per child?

071Correct. I think those are very reasonable. Um I know I was looking My friend's looking for daycare for her twin kids in Royalton she's paying $25 an hour. So, I think $5 an hour for a half [clears throat] day. How many half days do we have? Uh 9 or 10. And low-income families can get reimbursed from the state, correct? Correct. And then If they qualify. If they qualify. And then low-income families again for the summer program can get reimbursed also. Okay. What do teachers that get it free pay on half days? Or do they come on half days cuz they're So, it depends. Sometimes it depends on what they're doing. So, for example, if they have a half day and it's a parent-teacher conferences or it's a connection day or it's a records day and

072they're on site, then they would have the opportunity. And because we're the we approved the free latchkey preschool for our staff, then they wouldn't really be paying anything. Because we just approved >> But that's their benefit. That's their benefit. >> Yes. Okay, are any more discussion? >> Any more discussion? It doesn't sound like there's any more. Yes. Peterson. Yes. Peters. I still, again, just to reiterate, I mean, we're we're asking for money for consultants and third-party things and things like that. And I I get that it's reasonable. Um I get that there are families that qualify for assistance, but I think asking for a fee increase right now for anything, frankly, is just it's it's too out of touch considering um the community impact that we've had on finances lately. And I I respect it,

073but I no. Burgess. Yes. Robison. No. Zagers. No. Motion fails. I think we need to bring this back for discussion. This was kind of last minute. So, we'll bring it back. So, we'll bring it to the committee of the whole again? Okay. Food service bid. May I hear a motion? I move the Board of Education approve the food service bid from Chartwells for the 2026-2027 school year as presented at $3.95 per meal as approved by the Michigan Department of Education. Nobody second? I I support. Okay. Motion by Monica, support by April. Any discussion on Chartwells? >> I do have a question. Are they still doing our concessions cuz I've not seen them at all this spring. I've not seen them at any soccer games. I've not seen them at any baseball games, softball games. They

074are doing concession, but I believe the hot dog cart has been broken. So, it's something that, unfortunately, I've have been personally able to address this point in time, but I will. Okay. Roll call. So, they've been doing it all summer. Spring. Spring. No, they have not. Okay. >> Uh for the hot dogs cuz the hot dog is They did do soccer though because I was at the game the other day. Yeah. Okay. Track. >> Track sessions at soccer. We haven't had any home track meets. >> Okay. Okay. Roll call. 14? Yes. Mhm. Yes. Becker? Yes. Borders? Yes. McElroy? Yes. Uh yes. Motion carries. 6 to 0. Uh motion for non-academic summer school programs. I move the Board of Education approve the allocation of funds from the summer discovery grant to pay vendors providing afterschool enrichment

075activities for elementary and junior high students in the amount of $44,075. Support. Excuse me. Support. I sneezed it out. Um >> [clears throat] >> Motion by Monica, support by April. Any discussion? Okay. Roll call. 14? Yes. Eaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. Borders? Yes. McElroy? Yes. Tindall? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Um L 4029. I move the Board of Education approve the 2026 tax rate request as presented. Support. Any discus- uh moved by Nate and support by Monica. Any discussion? Okay. Roll call. Becker? Yes. 14? Yes. Eaton? Yes. Borders? Yes. McElroy? Yes. Tindall? Uh yes. Motion carries 6-0. PowerSchool renewal. I move the Board of Education approve the PowerSchool and MBA solutions in an amount not to exceed $175,000 as presented. Support. Motion by Monica and second by April. Any discussion? Uh yeah, real quickly that

076when I think it was the lunch and usage fees, I forgot to write Oh, I didn't put a note on We decided to do that cuz it wasn't in the original bit The original thing that we got it maybe a whole. This is the same memo. There are no changes to the memo. Yeah, it's the old memo. I wish I had brought the last one cuz I didn't I thought it wasn't on there last time. Cuz I was wondering why it was like 160 170 last time, but okay. Which which Can I ask which one you're talking about cuz I'm I have last memo. Is it the PowerHub and PowerPack lunch and usage fees for spring? Is that it was blank last time, wasn't it? Or was I Am I crazy? Where is the >>

077The very bottom. Like four from the bottom of the first page. PowerHub and PowerPack subtotal? Yeah. 12,742? Yeah, now there's also 324771 on the new one. Do you have the new one? I don't have the new one. You know what? I wonder if it's what was So, the memo that I had is appropriate. Maybe the I had an initial one. Maybe the revised one that I thought was up for a vote last week wasn't. So, thank you for the clarification. Okay, I just wondered if that was something cuz I thought you said you were deciding on something and and maybe that was it. There are still a few things that we're working through. Um that particular one would be not one that we're working through a curriculum and instruction. Still the ones with the asterisks.

078Pardon me. >> With the asterisks on Yes. My apologies for that. I I just wondered if you had added it, but I guess you did, but last week it wasn't there or it was missed. Okay. Can I have a roll call, please? Perkins? Yes. Stephen? Yes. Becker? Yes. Waters? Yes. Monahan? Yes. Caption? >> [clears throat] >> Uh yes. Motion carries 6-0. Need a motion for the teaching and learning curriculum purchases. I move the Board of Education approves the instructional materials for the 2026-2027 school year in the amount of $667,251.46 with the ability to make adjustments for changes in enrollment or contract negotiations as presented. Support. All right. Motion by Monahan, support by April. Discussion? When we say contract negotiations are is that referencing ARC and the the state's current dialogue regarding their contract? No, that's

079actually not with the vendors. Okay. With vendors. Thank you. So, I would like to take ARC out of this. I know we were waiting to see if they got approved in June. I'd like to bring it back in June to see if it was approved. Um and if it's not approved, maybe we can scale down because I believe we'll have to go a different route by the end of next year. I met with David Reynolds. He spoke with me on Friday at the superintendent's meeting. He does not believe that that is something that we have to be concerned about in the upcoming year as well as the fact that we do Orton-Gillingham K-8. And so I I spoke with him about that. Plus I need to remind you that there is no way that any

080school district will change in the fall, even if they put that through. Um for us to to pivot at this point in time and do a pilot, we still have to have ARC materials for the upcoming school year. So, it is simply the resources that they use in the classroom that they will need to use, um, moving forward. I understand that, but I'm thinking maybe we can scale back to we I'm not saying we can. I'm just saying I'd like to wait till June to see if it's approved. On that one particular curriculum. I'm just feeling my emotions today. We I mean, we can always come back to something if we need to, but I'd rather get voted on now and see. Okay. I'm I'm just having a hard time with it because it's not

081approved and so you don't get grant money for it. And we have to tell parents we have we're using something that's not approved. Well, that's not that's not accurate, um, because in the U of O Bellingham K-3, we have an approved curriculum that's on there. Again, I had this discussion last week at the superintendents meeting and, um, and these are the resources for them to use in their classroom to learn in the fall. So, it is a recommended recommended that we do that. We would not change in the fall. We kids still need workbooks in the classroom to learn. Literacy is the number one project and anyone that would consider changing or not giving them the full complete program is not following through with the science of reading requirements that we have. And so, we

082do have an approved item that we did get from the grant, which is the Orton-Gillingham materials and training that we are teaching in our classrooms. I I I thought that was K-3, but it's K-8. K-5. K-5. [clears throat] Oh, K-5. I'm I'm certainly open to reviewing ARC moving forward, especially considering that there are questions about it and the state hasn't approved it for whatever reason, but where we stand right now, I I think that that is going to be what we are using. Uh, so I'd hate to put us behind the eight ball for next year with materials. Um That's just my thought. If we don't order right with July 1st, we may not get the materials when it comes in. So, that's a very important, which is why we gave this whole proposal so

083that we're able to move forward in the manner that we know we need to service kids that way. So, the state uses a um rubric to determine what what are these I feel like they're dragging their feet about this. So, I'm not surprised. [laughter] They have several um moving parts. Um and obviously because it's brand new and they're giving direction as well as they have um uh lobbyists that uh different ones are pushing for different items. There's a lot going on in the state right now. And so, I've had this specific conversation regarding the literacy materials because of this because of Royal Oak will be in the same situation. Royal Oak has ARC as well. And so, um and I shared with them, you know, you can't just turn on a dime. Um and all

084these districts have spent millions of dollars. We were one of the first ones to implement implement science of reading in Oakland County, knowing that we needed to do this for our kids. And so, we you know, certainly if the state um and we want the state to have high regard for literacy. And so, as we look next year, if it's something that we have to pivot on, um and we'll then we will do an appropriate pilot and look at different options to see what other resources we want to add um on top of the Orton-Gillingham. So, again, we have Orton-Gillingham, which is on the list. Um and this is set to give us the resources to make sure we are teaching our workbooks in the classroom and it is the recommendation of the teaching and

085learning department. I I'm just thinking, okay, if if we had um say they don't approve it and we buy it and they don't approve it. >> [clears throat] >> And then we're going to have to switch because it say it's not approved in 6 months or 8 months and we have to switch, then we'll have to buy new curriculum out of general fund. Is that Well, we already buy this out of the general fund. So, this is workbooks. Like if you remember when you were in school, you have materials that you need in order to run. So, we would purchase this for the number of kids that we have this upcoming fall. We're very conscientious about how we order. We hold it back. We add if we need to, but this is what would be

086used for next year. This is not like classroom set books and those things are already purchased. So, if they don't approve it, then we'll have to have broader conversations with a teaching and learning committee that we would bring back to you to see if the recommendation we just continue with Orton-Gillingham because they'll continue to have people lobby for these items. Our recommendation based upon our Oakland County work with other professionals that Stephanie's going to is that we purchase the items that they need to teach in the classroom next year. And then, depending on what the state does, ARC is approved in over 20 states, including Louisiana, which was just recently discussed at the state level as one that they're looking at. ARC is approved by that state. I can't tell you what the politics are

087about how they're approving, but I do know that that no school district is going to be able to turn on a dime and if they do, it's not going to be done right. And so, we will continue to, as we do, be at the forefront of what needs to happen. We have two of our people over here on the dyslexia committee for the state. They are following it very closely as it's Oakland schools, but they will still need books for the fall. To I'm just wondering I just took a workshop on dialogue. This is dialogue. Isn't that right? So, um This dyslexia law, that took the place of if you could read by third grade you failed. So this is the new law, that one's obsolete. So this takes the place. So do you just

088have to check dyslexia at the third grade or do we have to test students? I'm going to pass because it read by third grade is not really the pieces, but I'm going to let Dr. and Dr. Posit speak to that as they are the ones that are on the team. So I actually spent the weekend with the K-12 dyslexia law legislation. The documents listed. So our obligation to start to screen for dyslexia starts in 2027-2028. However, what we do need to do is spend all of next year 2026-2027 training essentially most people in the system. Our instructional coaches, our classroom teachers, our our principals, everybody in the system has to be trained. Including, which is a brand new, grades 4 through 12. Now typically obviously we are very focused on analyzing data and looking at

089screening first kids in K-5. So basically what happens in 2027-2028 is all students K-3 must be screened for dyslexia three times a year. Students in grades 4 through 12 that exhibit gaps in their reading will have to be screened as well. So that obligation to screen starts in 2027-2028. Again, what we will have to do next year is training and selecting the screener. So you do have to do all the students. Eventually. Essentially. Well students in grades 4 through 12 that do not present as having a reading difficulty will not have to be. All K-3 will. And 4-12. There there are a number of um um laws, rules, and regulations with the K-12 dyslexia law and what we are currently doing as Dr. Wilcox mentioned both Mr. Ronda dyslexia network committee our instructional coaches Erica

090Russian and Tina Seferian are receiving several levels of training as a matter of fact I have just developed an action plan that I'm working on with them to really make sure that we are clear on every little aspect of it cuz there are a lot and what we have done Dr. Wilcox and we are glad the state of Michigan is making literacy one of those pieces at the forefront. Some of the things [clears throat] that we have to do have some complexities to them so it is forefront on all of our minds because um in addition to the piece with the core instruction there are might be have to be pivots pivots assessments there will have to be pivots in a number of things so really every time something comes up and we're looking at

091it and discussing it and trying to make sure we're at the forefront and ensuring our district is moving in with the requirements and we're making smart decisions. You know as we talked about our core and I want to say this I respect the rights of the board to make the decision about how they want to move forward. The way I operate is that I wouldn't move forward purchasing anything unless you know anything if I thought it wasn't going to be something that we need to do. So there are some components to that for example there were some changes to one of the units and I think it was second and third grade if I believe the state may not approve it we wouldn't move forward with that shift. So if if that helps for the

092board I'm very cognizant of that I would not move forward with purchasing anything if I thought that there was going to be a change. You know, we were going to move to our seniors and 12th grade using it. Look, if we think that there's going to be a change, that won't be purchased. So, if it if it helps, I am monitoring it closely. We would not purchase anything if I didn't think that we need to move forward with it. And I actually do have an email into our rep to say, "Let's go back and let's review some of these things to ensure, you know, maybe there was something that they put on the initial proposal that we can pull back a little bit on and and things that we definitely need to move forward on.

093The actually decision, um what I'm seeing right now about the any new resources approved will not be until July. Okay. And I think the other piece of that is is that we have always been conscientious of making sure that our numbers are tight. Um that's how we've been functioning for years. We start at the bottom and look at what we need and what we don't need. People but so this is an act to exceed and if there's anything else, we will bring that back to you. So. So, I have one more quick question then. So, we have Orton Gillingham K5. Do we have the whole curriculum for K5 or do we have parts of it >> [cough] >> to fill in [clears throat] spots? So, um the Orton Gillingham foundational skills was actually revamped in

094the last year or so and they have tier one kind of classroom component to it and they have an intervention component. So, as Dr. Wilcox mentioned, I want to make sure I was clear on that. Yes, Dr. Wilcox is correct. We are using Orton Gillingham intervention K8. The component that we added this year that I'm going to train on is K the K5 is really K3. Let me just kind of explain it. It is a K3 program in the core and grades four and five we would use it for reinforcement and additional strategies. So, there's two components to organic and and both of those are on the approved list. We trained all of our kindergarten kindergarten through third grade second grade teachers this year and during the summer we had almost all of our grades

095three and five through five teachers you know develop rooms and sketches and some positive things with it but our giving time in the summer to do that training as well so we can hit the ground in the fall really strong. We have a team working on looking at that program and figure out where it's going to integrate into our current framework so it's a seamless integration and we also through the 35 pound grant will have consulting and coaching from MC on organic and if teachers choose to have that. So, we feel like we have a really solid plan to ensure that we are utilizing something on the state list and it's integrated effectively into our classroom and not leaving the positive things with our core such as the knowledge building curriculum and the writing pieces.

096So, feel that it's going to be a strong transition and so positive for our teachers and we've had a little bit of feedback from the training. All right. I also want to say quickly that I I did like very quick math and I did it in my head so nobody don't there's probably at least $250,000 of this that are not charged to the general funds. They are charged to center funds and invest. So, I this bottom line is not fully coming out of the general fund. There's also some title in grants that are paying for some of this too. Okay. Does anybody have anything else? I'm assuming this is in the 26-27 budget not Who said we got separated? Sorry. Yes. Yes. Yes. This is your as you requested that all curriculum pieces come to

097you for the 26-27. That is what you see in front of you. Okay. Okay, ready? Okay, roll call. Watkins? Yes. Peters? Yes. Becker? Yes. Fortress? Yes. McFadden? I'm still not happy with the K-5 arc, but I don't want to hold up all the rest of the curriculum, so yes. Tindall? Yes. Motion carries 6-0. Uh quality assurance plan for Hazel Park School District. I move the Board of Education approve the quality assurance plan for Hazel Park School District as presented. Support. Moved by Monica, support by April. Anybody have questions? I think this was the added, so I'm wondering if we could just give 2 minutes to Dr. Kapasi to make sure that everybody's aware of what this is. Mhm. Well, this is where we get money instead [clears throat] of spend money, so it's the good

098news. Um our quality assurance plan was written in collaboration with Oakland Schools, and what it is is it's it's a basic formula for complying with Medicaid law that uh the state of Michigan and MDE is asking each and every district to do and post on their website. So, this follows very specific guidelines and regulations, um all of which we already follow to ensure that we are right in line with the rules um and regs for Medicaid and what we bill for uh for our students and who we can bill. Anybody have any questions? Questions? No? I'll go first. It's always good news when we're going to get money. Absolutely, so Roll call. Watkins? Yes. Peters? Yes. Becker? Yes. Fortress? Yes. McFadden? Yes. Kessler? Yes. Motion carries 6-0. Then so the invoice at Sharda Idol. I

099move the Board of Education approve Mr. Sovie's invoices in the amount of $40,367 and increased spending of $10,000 for financial services as presented. Support. Motion by Heidi, support by Debbie. Discussion. Do we think that this 10,000 is going to be it? I don't think enough. Well, I spoke with him because I don't know what steps might come right after this and he's not sure that he would even get to 50,000. He canceled some meetings because we were um the financial front is in corrective positive. So, um you know, on June 1st you'll hear that outcome. Um unless there's something else that is designated moving forward, but I wanted to be careful just in case so that we can have whatever the final billings are that we can approve them immediately. He's at for like almost

10048,000 and isn't sure he'll get to 50. He's at 40,367. >> Oh, I thought you said 47,000. I was Okay, I just heard you wrong. That was to the end of April and we had several meetings starting in May, but again, he wasn't sure that he'll get past that, but I just don't want to have paying that final payment and then being over a thousand or what have you and then having an issue. So, um Okay. Uh any other discussion? All right, roll call. I apologize, I didn't hear the second. I I it. Thank you. Waters? Yes. Beaton? No. Beaton? Yes. The probably? Yes. Ricky? No. Yes. Motion carries 4 to 2. Um, open schools board election. So, we have a resolution here and I know we looked at this beforehand. Um, it says the

101board designates blank as its representative. Do we do that in January? Or do we designate them tonight? I This was at my desk. I don't know. >> We did not. This is for the the election. We're just submitting the name. Um, yes, it has the man's name on here, Gary Hoff. Yes. But it says the board designates blank as its representative body responsible for electing members where we went out to open schools to cast the vote. That's not what this is? Yes, this says we have to um have somebody designated to go cast the vote for you. Right. That's what I thought. Maybe we did it in January. I didn't I thought it was Monica or I said Debbie, but Debbie said no. Okay, so let's designate somebody and we could fill in the resolution

102and we said so, who wants to go do the voting? I mean, I'll do it. I don't Either way, I didn't care. I just wondered if I It wasn't my job. I didn't want to take somebody's job. Okay, then I nominate Debbie to do it. I'll just vote myself. I don't think we need to. >> I agree. I think it you can be appointed. Oh, okay. I do have a question about the candidate, though. Is there only one? I have not read anything about this person. >> I wonder how we I I don't know how it's chosen. At the last um meeting I attended, they were not having a candidate forum because there was only one. Okay. So, I was just curious how we got to one name without With that makes perfect sense, so.

103>> entered it since a couple weeks ago. >> I'm guessing not cuz I looked at the timeline and that that that ship has sailed, so. Okay. Uh do you want me to read the resolution then if we're good on both of those names? Yeah. Okay. Thank you. Um resolution of the Hazel Park Schools Board of Education, whereas Michigan law 380.614 requires a constituent school board to designate its representative and identify the intermediate school board candidate the board supports by a resolution adopted not earlier than 21 days prior to the date of the election. And whereas Michigan law 380.614 describes the method of passage of a resolution, including the including the requirement I got tied up on the retirements earlier from to consider the resolution at not less than one public meeting before adopting the resolution,

104and whereas the board previously considered the resolution at an open meeting conducted in a manner prescribed under the Open Meetings Act on May 18th, [cough] 2026. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the board net designates Debbie LaFramboise as its representative and body responsible for electing members to the Open Schools Intermediate School District Board of Education. The board supports candidate Gary Hoff for the one position on the Open Schools Intermediate School District Board of Education for a term of 6 years ending June 30th, 2032. The board directs its representative Debbie LaFramboise to vote for candidate Gary Hoff at least on the first ballot taken at the June 1st, 2026 election. Okay, thank you. We need a a motion to accept the resolution to adopt the resolution. Appoint Debbie. Uh I move the Board of Education approve

105the resolution for the open schools 2026 board election as presented. Support. All right. Uh motion by April and support by Monica to adopt the resolution appoint Debbie. Uh roll call. Eaton? Yes. Curtis? Yes. Becker? Yes. Porter? Yes. O'Brien-Boyle? Yes. Yes. Uh yes, motion carries 6 to 0. High school senior trip to Cedar Point. Sounds like fun. Um I just have a quick question before we do this. I was told that this was being canceled. So um uh I was told this morning that there weren't enough kids, but I had some emails from parents. So I would encourage you to approve it and then let me continue with the conversations with them as I had some parents that felt they hadn't been given notification. So What was the cost to the students? I'm not sure. Okay.

106The senior parents did a good job, so it was very minimal. That's why I was surprised that more kids didn't take advantage of it. Do you Do you know the cost? >> remember. Okay. It's um the motion is we're just approving Yes. Then we're So then I move the Board of Education approve the day trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio as presented. Support. All right. Motion by Monica and support by April. Uh any any other discussion? Probably not. Roll call. Ritchey? Yes. Eaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. Porter? >> [clears throat] >> Yes. O'Brien-Boyle? Yes. Uh yes, motion carries 6 to 0. 2026-2027 MHSAA resolution. I move the Board of Education approve the 2026-2027 MHSAA resolution as presented. Support. All right. Motion by Monica and support by Nate. Would somebody like to read it? I can.

107Um I'm just going back. Um Membership resolution for the year August 1st, 2026 through July 31st, 2027. Hazel Park High School and Hazel Park Junior High, the schools which are under the direction of this Board of Education governing body. Hey This resolution is really weird on the paper. >> It is. >> [laughter] >> It is. So I don't believe in our experience we've ever read it. Yeah, I don't think so either. I don't I don't believe that um we have to do that. >> If we don't Okay, there's a lot of parentheses that don't apply to the resolution, so if we don't have to read it I don't so be it. Okay. It's fine with me, but we read our resolutions, so that's why I asked. >> So it will be on It It could

108be on our school page if people want to read it, right? It is in the board packet, is it? Yes, so if if if somebody's watching and wondering what it looks like, they [clears throat] can log up onto the website, look under the board agendas, and click in there and see um all of the items that were that are in front of us today. All right, perfect. Roll call. Lizzy? Yes. Beckert? Yes. Eaton? >> Yes. Fortress? Yes. Mccarboy? Yes. Hansen? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. MASA conference. I move the Board of Education approve the conference request for MASA fall conference not to exceed the amount of $3,422 as presented. All right. Support by? Support. Monica. okay. Any discussion? This one was new as well as this came out quickly. So, I don't believe it

109was on Was it on the We talked about it last week. It's like no discussion. Where's it at this Where's it at? >> It's in Traverse Traverse City. Yeah. Okay. Uh roll call then. Fortress? Yes. Prattini? Yes. Beaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. McFarlane Boys? Yes. Kinchin? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Superintendent vacation pay, that's the new one. I move the Board of Education approve the 1/3 payment per year to the superintendent for accrued vacation hours in an amount not to exceed $10,000 as presented. Support. All right, moved by Monica, supported by [clears throat] April for our superintendent pay. Any discussion? Okay, roll call. Do we get a list of the vacation days you take and don't take and No, it's not usually given to the board. If there is a uh If I take more

110than 3 days, I always uh get approved by your contract, but normally the board doesn't receive the days that you're gone. Okay, roll call. Prattini? Yes. Beaton? Yes. Becker? Yes. Fortress? Yes. McFarlane Boys? Yes. Kinchin? Yes. Motion carries 6 to 0. Webster water main replacement, I have the word new on here. It's new. I move the Board of Education approves Asment from Sunday Building Incorporated in the amount of $13,475 for the water main replacement project at Webster as presented. Support. All right, moved by Monica, supported by April. Uh discussion. Well, uh as you know, we had a little uh issue over at Webster and um the water main was replaced on the city side but there is a component of it that we need to replace on our side now because it's old and it

111could break at any moment. So when the water mains and I'm going to try to be techy here, uh when the water mains begin to break they continue to break forward because they're old. So it is the recommendation of our plumber, uh Mr. Wright, that we go ahead and complete this and it was concurred with Mr. Richardson, the head of public works and grounds, that we need to do this sooner than later. Okay, anybody questions, discussion? Didn't we do something with Webster water not too long ago? Or is that a different We had a We had a water main break at Webster. And we had to dig up the cement? What was that? Oh, the That was I think over last summer where we dug up the bus loop where it was collapsing. >> Yeah,

112that wasn't wasn't the water main. Okay. And this is the company that the city uses for other water main breaks, correct? I can't answer that. Um I'm looking at their notice as well. >> Patterson is shaking his head yes but um and he is Mrs. Kelso. Anyone else want to shake their head yes? Yes. Okay. Yeah. There's only one. Oh. And this isn't something that immediately needs to be done but we are going to replace it or are they doing it in conjunction with or Well, the city already fixed their portion which makes them incredibly concerned that [clears throat] it could ever break in that area coming up now because that other piece was replaced and so it does need to be done. Uh it will be done out of the sinking fund as soon

113as possible. We could wait but then we could have another Right. issue. So are they going to re-asphalt it now and then do this project or are they going to start right away? I'm not sure when he's going to start. Probably as soon as possible. He could be texting me right now cuz he's probably listening but not looking at it so So the city's [clears throat] notice says that they're starting theirs beginning May 18th, so today. And concluding to be determined June 2026. So, they're I guess actively working on their section now. >> Okay, that's thank you. >> And it is they're It looks like they're doing it from Webster all the way down to John R. So, where they are, I don't know. >> I feel confident that they'll pick the right time and

114Greg's always on top of that to make sure that it's done in a way that doesn't interrupt school. Okay, roll call. Patrice? Yes. >> [clears throat] >> Zemke? Yes. Yes. Becker? Yes. Workers? Yes. McFadden? Yes. Kendrick? Uh yes. Motion carries 6-0. Superintendent's report. Okay, well, I um I'm pleased to put some graphs in there for you and for the community to kind of see the um data that we're given through PowerSchool to look at our children and who's coming and going and different races. Um I would say 24-25 and um 25-26 is very accurate. 23-24 is when we were just starting, so you can see that as you see uh different um things that we've done, you can say, "Well, I'd really like to see some information about this." And we can run it. So,

115really it was just I enjoyed getting in there looking at some of those enrollments and this is for you. Did you have any questions on those? I thought it was a good report. I'm pausing for you to see if you have any questions. Huh? I'm pausing for you to see if you have any questions. >> No, we're good. We're good. All right, great. Okay, then we do have an approval for a fundraiser. In May, we have Zap Zone fundraiser that is done and What was that? What is it? Zap Zone. Yes, yeah, and candy bar sales after school where they're raising money at in junior high for their trips and activities for another price. Um I uh want to say that uh we will have coffee with the superintendent at Longfellow this month. It will

116be on Tuesday, May 26th at Is it Did we go with 6:30? 6:30 at 1:30 time on here. Um and we'll be talking about the enhancement village. So anyone that wants to have information about the enhancement village, that will be on the April or the August ballot, uh come in. We can talk about it, look at the information, hear about um the benefit uh to Oakland County, um what that means, what that potentially means for staff, um we'll have a good conversation um at Longfellow for that. We'll have coffee and those who drink coffee, don't drink coffee, might have some tea and some water. Um it's just wrestling's the closest to the mostest. ADK would like to um uh we'd like to thank ADK for the grants that they've provided to our teachers for the

117classroom. United Oaks received two grants from ADK Mu, the Hazel Park chapter this year. They gave $400 donation to be used toward uh educational programming and the United Oaks purchased headphones with this donation. The second grant was in the honor of Ally Langwell, a former Hazel Park graduate who suddenly passed away from complications of a blood clot to her brain. Ally attended United Oaks, Beecher Junior High, and then graduated from Hazel Park High School in 2007. The fund is called the Kids Like Ally. This grant was donated to the fifth grade camp program to help with the cost for some of our students. A big shout out this week to Miss LaFramboise and Monica Ritchie who provided um items to the junior high for teacher appreciation >> What was that? Mr. Becker did. >> And

118Mr. Becker did as well. >> Beaton. And April Beaton. Thank you to our board members and also thank you to the Promise Zone that supported um Um, our teachers. And then thank you I don't know if you didn't see the cool shirts that we got them, um, they are really excited about them. Um, and our parents, if you didn't see what the PTAs were doing and the principals and the parent groups that we have in the junior high and at Hoover, lots of great pictures on uh Facebook on the things they did. I treated our son-in-law this on my dime to uh Chick-fil-A on Wednesday. It was delicious. We had a great time. And um then we also we had the t-shirts. Other notes, fifth grade camps are in full swing and Hoover just uh

119got back and up next will be UO and Webb. We're fortunate to be able to have this opportunity for our students. It's a beautiful item uh time. We have We will be looking for someone to uh be there and live in the house as soon as we get this finished. And uh we also are kudos to develop choir boys who sponsored the two students from United [clears throat] Oaks to attend the fifth grade camp. Additionally, our eighth graders uh went to Washington D.C. This was held on May 5th. We are super excited that we brought back this tradition to Hazel Park and um the kids had a great time. The parents had a great time and our kids deserve to have all the same kind of trips that other school districts did and I look

120forward to hearing about it next year. The National Honor Society induction ceremony, thank you uh to um I believe Monica and April you were able to be there. Uh it was fantastic and a lot of fun. The kids were great. It's just a professional atmosphere going on. The United Oaks visual arts uh performing arts tonight um was there as well as the talent show for Hoover. I got to see the art and talent show but United Oaks was the same time I don't think anybody got there. Um, so hopefully next time. And then prom, wow, they were fantastic. If you didn't see the pictures for prom, their dresses were spectacular. Um, parents, it's time to re-enroll your students. It's much easier this year than last. We encourage you to do early so we can look

121at those numbers, make sure we order the right number of materials for everyone. So, please go online. If you have any questions, you can come up to our our enrollment here. We also had a summer school meeting for our parents. If you are still interested in free summer school for our rising kindergarteners, I think we're getting 50 in that group signed up. You must be enrolled in order to attend our our free summer school rising kindergarteners to ninth rising ninth graders. So, I keep plugging it every time I see a parent. Jardon had their spring formal, which was uh beautiful as well. They all had a great time and our alumni always comes back for that. We are in full negotiations with all nine of our union units and so we have negotiations almost every

122day, sometimes several in one day. So, we're looking forward to bring good news to June. We have such a positive relationship with our units. We also have concerts, field days, clap outs, graduation, and we'll read that in a minute. Two items I was able to attend with my my buddy Chuck to the Shamrock Golf Outing yesterday, which raised money for the Promise Zone. We were really excited and we might have won the coed team with Tommy and John Davis and my staff the coed team for that. There's also the Terry Thomas Scholarship Outing on May 30th. I won't be able to go, but I hope somebody listening will be able to go. If you want to sponsor a hole, I know I already did. If you guys want to choose to do that, that is

123a great scholarship that they've brought in for our kids at the high school. On May 19th is the concert honoring veterans. That is always a fantastic concert at the high school. Wednesday is Advantage Graduation at the high school at 7:00 p.m. Thursday is Honors Convocation, which replaced Class Day and it was really fantastic last year. I'm hoping that you guys will all be able to attend. Thursday is Webster end of the year picnic. Friday is the senior breakfast or Friday the 29th is the senior breakfast mandatory rehearsal clap out car parade and graduation. Watch online for that car parade route. On the 30th we have a strategic plan at Longfellow. Fifth is the last day of school and during that last day of school parents from 12 you can come over here at Ford and

124do your registration right there. We also have live at Longfellow. Enjoy live acoustic performances in a welcoming atmosphere for all ages. Free hot dogs and chips while they last cuz we're hoping for a crowd. June 11th from 6:30 to 8:00. It is on 24400 Batelle Avenue. Bring your friends, family, lawn chairs. This is just the start of some of the fun events that we're doing at Longfellow this summer. Look for a teen crave coming up as well for all that we're doing. So I want to thank all of our staff members for their years of service but I want to thank my administrative team as well who right now it's a full run to the end with our principals and central office. There's a tremendous amount going on. There's an event almost every night that

125we are attending. I am proud to be the leader of such great central office administrators, and building principals, and amazing secretaries, custodians, maintenance, teachers, paraprofessionals, bus drivers in Hispar schools. So I couldn't be more proud of the superintendent as we are entering into the final month and I would also remind you that in June your meeting will be at Hispar High School as we're celebrating athletes. Great. Request for future agenda items. I have a couple. >> [clears throat and cough] >> Just more maybe for like um to discuss. Um Dan Solvi had mentioned, and I know we had a discussion about it, but I would like to revisit the fund balance policy. >> [clears throat] >> And I'd also like um since Mr. Patterson is leaving the district in June, um he's always we've always

126had a legal counsel at our meetings to maybe discuss having him at our meetings at a per diem rate. We'll We'll put that on the um committee of the whole for June. Thank you. Anybody else? Future agenda items? Uh calendar dates, I think we're covered. Public comments, I have none. Board member and administrative comments, anyone? Um I know everyone's probably going to say thank you so much to the staff for their years of service, the retirees. And Andrew for our sport person of the year. Um honestly being up here just makes us happy that they all showed up today. We appreciate them. We are also sad to have the retirees leave us, but hopefully their new replacements will take over and be here for the 20-plus years that they were. Um I do want to

127say one thing, listening to um not only the the principals and staff members talk about the people who are retiring and years of service and things like that, it was super nice to hear them say this is a family. We are friends. We make connections. We bond. We hang out. Like the the people come back from their aunts, their uncles, their cousins, their dads, their grandmas. Everybody here like this is what East Lansing Park is. It's truly a family, and tonight with a whole audience was full, it was super rewarding to see for us. I mean, at least for me it was. Um so I appreciate everyone. I mean, she said that a guy came back from Mount Pleasant like because he wanted to be in East Lansing Park. He wanted to finish his career

128here. So, I just I appreciate our staff, our admin. People want to come back because of you guys. So, thank you so much. And then, um one last thing, I just wanted to say it is bike season. Watch out for bikes. Please be careful of bikes. There's e-bikes, there's skateboards, there's rollerblades, there's everything. Please take a second glance. I know it's not always sli- what it whoever's fault. Just please take a second glance. All right. Thank you. Anybody else? Just um thank you to all the staff. Piggybacking off of Monica, um you guys are well greatly appreciated. Um enjoy your short week two weeks in a row. Um we're in the final stretch and it is a busy season. Um and just happy Memorial Day to everybody. Okay, I have Wednesday's City Advantage graduation. Yeah,

129it's like I thought it was all next week and then Thursday night is Honors Night and I read your weekly notes and I said, "Oh, that's this week." I mean, it rolled around pretty fast. Um Memorial Day, we won't be meeting until after Memorial Day. So, everybody have a fun safe safe time and uh Go out and see Mr. Ross. Have a great Um yes. Send send him off. Yes. Does anybody have um I just jumped in. I don't Did you have something or >> If I could just say one thing, Bev. I um I mean, again, I want to echo everybody that was congratulating the staff that were here today and tell those three retirees that I'm just like really jealous of them. Um Sounds great. Um at the National Honor Society, one of

130the things that the new inductees got to do was um say one thing that they would like to change or improve about the district. And like I wrote some of them down and I meant to myself because I didn't bring them. Um one one wanted cleaner bathrooms, but I just like specifically wanted to say um that's not like a knock, I think. That's a lot of kids and not a lot of bathrooms. [laughter] Um but especially given our resolution for uh mental health month that OCHN generously, you know, sponsors and um puts on every year. One, and I wish that I could remember her name, of those students uh wanted to focus on student mental health um both in the high school and at all grade levels. Um and I think even outside of that

131resolution, it's just really great. See, now I'm not I'm always crying in my comments cuz I'm like a dweeb that like takes it personal, but um it was really great to see students advocating for themselves, especially in that regard. You know, they're they're here for school, but it is like it's really hard to be a kid, especially right now, and um to see the students sort of like rising up and advocating for theirself is amazing. Um and whoever you are, I'm sorry that I did not remember your name. Um wish you success, and you know, I would even invite uh that student to perhaps come and make a presentation to the board on uh what she thinks could be done for students at all grade levels to improve mental health um just so that we

132can hear, you know, kind of what's going on from their own mouths. I wanted to thank um Preston. This is his last time with us. He's always brings uh so much energy to his presentations. And all the all the speakers. And he's leaving, so. Yeah, it'll be interesting to see who the last couple were. >> going to say the last year was good, too, so. He had big shoes to fill, but big feet, no. >> We have We have great kids. I mean, I I think, you know, um sometimes things drown out the amazing kids that we have and the opportunities they have and where they're going for college and what they're doing. We have full ride scholarships to UVM, to Michigan State. We have a girl going out to Washington State. Um we have

133individuals that are going for full rides to open university. Um, we have an amazing group of students and so we don't want to forget those people. All right. Motion to adjourn. Support. All in favor? Aye. Aye.