001[Music] Hey. Hey. Hey. [Music] All right, we'll go ahead and call the meeting to order. Before we stand for the pledge of allegiance, for those of you um we just started this year doing something a little different for our pledge. We invite students from different buildings of our district to come and lead us in the pledge. So tonight we have Zy Keith. Um she's a fifth grade student at Lutz in Mr. Melter's home room. She's the daughter of Leticia Davis and David Keith. So she'll be coming and leading us in the pledge. So if we could all stand for the pledge, please. flag of the United States of America and to the republic nation indivisible. All right. Uh, roll call, please. Mrs. Bloom here. Miss Layman here. Lewis here. Here. Here. Can I get a
002motion to approve the minutes uh from our regular meeting held March 10th, 2025? So move. Motion by Miss Layman. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Miss Bloom. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Layman, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Lewis, yes. Mr. Nally, yes. Mr. Price, yes. Motion's approved. Uh moving on to legislative report. Okay. Um wanted to mention a few different areas that are being looked at with the uh in particular with the state legislature. Um there seem to be more proposals that are looking at reducing or eliminating different property and income taxes. Um what I'm sure there's a fine point with that, but if uh those areas seem to get eliminated or reduced, uh the legislature is going to have to make up for some of those dollars more with um sales
003tax, you know. So there's there's balance there to make sure that we're able to continue with our public education the way we have been moving. Um there's also a number of proposals in the upcoming budget that are moving more and more dollars away from public education. And I think, you know, it's something we talked about before where uh if those dollars help to provide the needed services to the the children that we serve. Uh one of the uh areas that is a high priority with uh the governor and the state legislature um in particular the house is bus safety. And there's a couple different bills that are dealing with bus safety. Um, one of the things with our bus safety, uh, I think we've seen some good results and we have, um, we have good
004people that are heading up that department. Uh, we have good people who are serving as our bus drivers. I think a lot of those things are very positive as we've seen across the country different problems uh with buses need to be on top of that and making sure we're doing our drills and making sure that we're prepared for the future. Um and that's all I had for Thank you. Uh moving on to our stellar students. Great. Thank you so very much. This evening we have some very exciting components um to celebrate our Stellar students. Um with us this evening we have Mrs. Sue Brickner from the Learning and Liberty Foundation who will give us just a little background on the foundation. And then this evening we have reading the names for us um one of
005our student trustees from Learning and Liberty, Miss Area Whitmer. And also with us this evening is Mrs. Anita Cortez who is our Fremont City Schools family liaison. So welcome to both of them. Good evening. Welcome to all the parents and the students for our stellar awards. That's quite an honor and um we're all proud of you. This is put on by the Learning and Liberty Foundation of the Fremont City Schools. The Learning and Liberty Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded in the mid80s. It is the brainchild of then Superintendent Kent Watkins and administrator David Brickner. Their goal was to raise money to help offset classroom expenses to teachers and expand student educational needs. Over the years, we have given more than $100,000 in classroom supplies, books, student scholarships. We also support the Golden Apple
006Award, the academic banquet, and many other awards such as this program tonight. Tonight we honor the stellar students in grades four through 8. When your name is called, we'll start with the fourth graders. When your name is called, we would like you to stand by the stairway over there and then two of us will be handing out the awards and as you get your award, you can end up over here. So if parents want to take pictures of the whole group or whatever, you feel free to do that. So this way it doesn't get so confusing. So welcome and enjoy our program tonight. All right. So first with fourth grade we're going to start with accent. Okay. Marcelino Alejandro, son of Adriana Berkin and Raleigh. Oh, can all the fourth grade students come down to
007the front, please? Sorry. Okay. Okay. First from Atkinson. Marcelino Alejandro, son of Adriana Burkin and Raleigh Alejandro, is a fourth grade student in Rachel Shervinac's class. Marcelino enjoys building things at home in his shed. He also builds PCs. Marcelino spends free time playing video games. His favorite subject in school is science. Marcelino was chosen as his classes stellar student because he is a very bright student. He excels in math and reading. Marcelino always puts his best effort into his work. He is also a tech wiz and helps his peers and teachers when he can. Marcelino is a role model for his peers and to follow. Sorry. Marcelino is a role model for his peers to follow and an all-around stellar student. Marcelino said, "Embrace challenges. Failure is opportun opportunity to learn." Congratulations and thank you,
008Marcelino. Josiah Johnson, daughter of Aisha Johnson, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Eckleber's class. Joa enjoys making bracelets. She also likes to play games on her phone and making Tik Toks. Josiah also has fun playing games with her brothers and sisters. Josiah was chosen as her class's stellar student because she is kind and helpful to all classmates. She works hard in the classroom and is eager to learn. Josiah always strives for excellence. Josiah stated, "To succeed, you should always pay attention in class and give your best effort to work." Congratulations and thank you Josiah. Okay, now from Krogan Jackson Roupert, son of Danielle and Roman Roert, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Wheeler's class. Jackson loves playing soccer and is extremely responsible. Jackson is always playing sports and is a good sport if
009he wins or loses. He is in Men with Manners and Make a Difference Club. Jackson was selected as his class's stellar student because he is a leader in the classroom. Students follow him and look up to him. He can always be counted on to be on task. Jackson is extremely respectful and responsible. Mrs. Wheeler said, "Jackton always enter enters class with a positive attitude and a smile. Congratulations and thank and thank you, Jackson." We want to start this. turn. Maximo Christian Christian Shauna Brown, daughter of Sha and Kayla Brown, is a fourth grade student in Candace Votes class. Shauna likes to play tic-tac-toe at school and at home. She loves to color and draw. Shauna was chosen as her class's stellar student because she has worked incredibly hard this year to grow in her math
010and reading skills. She does not give up easily and smiles through it all. A favorite quote of Shauna's is, "If you believe in yourself and with a tiny pinch of magic, all your dreams can come true." Spongebob. Congratulations and thank you, Shauna. from Lutz. Ronaldo Rea III, son of Autumn and Rinado Rea, is a fourth grade student in Amana Sigley's class. Ray enjoys spending time with his family and playing with his dog. He also likes to hang out with his friends. Ray has fun playing football and basketball. Ray was chosen as his classes stellar student because he is a hard worker who puts effort into all his classes throughout the day. This quality is what makes Ry stellar student. Not only does Ray achieve good grades, makes friends, and is kind to everyone, but he
011inspires others through his actions. Ray's favorite quote quote is, "Have a good day." Ray said that when people tell him to have a good day, it gives him luck and he ends up having a good day. Congratulations and thank you, Ray. Stevie Williams, daughter of Britney and Dylan Shelman and Christopher Williams, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Jill Peton's class. Stevie likes to spend her free time drawing and doing a variety of arts and crafts. She also likes to style her hair and dance. Stevie aspires to be a hair stylist when she goes grows up. Stevu is chosen as her class's stellar student because she is a very kind and caring young lady. She comes to school prepared and ready to learn. CVI is cooperative, hardworking, and helpful to both her peers and her
012teachers. She always has a positive attitude, and her smile will brighten anyone's day. Mrs. Peton said, "It is a pleasure having Stevie in her class this year. Congratulations, and thank you, Stevie." Josiah Johnson, son of S. Sarah Eastep and Garrett Johnson, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Villerio's class. Josiah likes to play basketball, football, and track. His favorite school subjects are math, and science. Josiah always enjoys being outside with his friends. Josiah was selected as his class's stellar student because he respects others and makes good choices academically as well as socially. He is responsible and trustworthy. Josiah does what is expected of him while being kind to others. He has good manners and works as a serious and capable student. Josiah said, "Nothing is given, everything is earned." Congratulations and thank you, Josiah. Okay.
013From Otis. Alan Reyes, son of Claudia Reyes and Ariel Anano, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Paxton's class. Alan enjoys playing Xbox with his favorite game being Minecraft. He spends time playing basketball and having fun with his older sister. Alan's favorite subject is writing. Alan was chosen as his class's stellar student because he is always prepared and on time. He is helpful and polite to his peers as well as adults. Alan strives for quality work and exhibits exemplary behavior. Alan stated, "People need to be nice, helpful, and kind to everyone. To have success, you must study. Congratulations and thank you, Alan. Travis Johnson, son of Anna and Travis Johnson, is a fourth grade student in Julie Mel's class. Travis is interested in cars, Jordan shoes, gaming, and watching Major League Baseball games. He spends
014time riding his bike, and playing outside. In school, Travis likes math. Travis was selected as his school class's stellar student because he is an exceptional student who is such a genuine young man. He strives to always do his best work in all subjects. Travis is always kind, caring, and helpful to others. Travis stated, "Never give up because you can always do better." Congratulations and thank you, Travis. Landon Vulkar, son of Sarah and Dave Vulkar, is a fourth grade student in Mrs. Mare's class. Landon likes playing video games, football, and basketball. His favorite food is tacos. Landon was chosen as his class stellar student because he consistently does well academically. He completes his work with effort and on time. He is a good leader, good leader and role model in the classroom. Landon exceeds standards and
015expectations with behavior and schoolwork. Lena said, "I like school because I like learning new things and every day is a chance to make new friends." Congratulations and thank you, Landon. This con this concludes the fourth grade stellar student presentation. as they're getting them lined up. Um, parents, if you would like pictures of your children down here, feel free to come down with the fourth graders before we start on the fifth graders. Come on down and get some pictures. [Laughter] Can we have all the fifth graders please come up now? First, we're going to start with Atinson. Kaylee Beckley, daughter of Chelsea Fain and Cameron Beckley, is a fifth grade student in Mrs. McBride's class. Atinson, Kaylee is a member of RAM TV and the safety patrol team. Outside of school, she participates in cheer. Some
016of Kayle's favorite hobbies include doing art and making bracelets. She enjoy enjoys spending time and hanging out with her family. Mrs. McBride chose Kaylee as a stellar student from her class because she is self-motivated, focused, and well behaved. Kaylee is willing to help her teachers and peers without hesitation. She completes her work on time and with her best effort. Kaylee has a positive attitude, good participation, and is a friend to many. Kayle's favorite famous quote comes from Benjamin Franklin and is a motivational reminder that she can achieve her goals with hard work and determination. Benjamin Franklin once said, "You can do anything you set your mind to." Congratulations and thank you, [Applause] Kaylee. Tamira Fenoi, daughter of Dika McKinstry, is a fifth grade student in Mrs. Brandon's class. Tamira likes to spend time playing volleyball
017and basketball. She also enjoys reading and playing games with friends. Tamira is a member of Make a Difference Club and Ram TV. Tamira was chosen as her class stellar student because she is an exceptional student in person. She is always going above and beyond with her schoolwork. Deira is always volunteering to help and to do more. She is a kind, patient, and understanding student. Her thoughts, words, and actions make her an amazing person and one everyone should know. Even through difficult situations, Tamira is one you can count on to think logically and ask questions. She is a strong leader and an amazing person. Tamira likes the quote, "Be yourself because everyone else is taken from Oscar Wild." Congratulations and thank you, Tamira. All right, next from Krogan. Cameron Murky, son of Shannon H Highleberg and
018Zach Murky, is a fifth grade student in Dana Hansen's class. Cameron enjoys playing basketball and riding his bike. He likes to cook with his grandma. Cameron is also interested in art, especially drawing. He spends some of his free time playing with Legos. Cameron was chosen as his class's stellar student because he has a smile that lights up an entire room. He makes sure to do everything to the best of his ability. Cameron is also a role model for his classmates and peers. He is kind, hardworking, and gets along with well with everyone. Cameron always said Cameron said, "Always try your best and persevere." Congratulations and thank you, Cameron. Ed Sierra Jr. Lopez Edaret leader leader Edgar Alexi is [Applause] Edgar. Nvea Garza, daughter of Nicole Shman, is a fifth grade student in Miss Jennifer Copchuk's
019class. Nvea enjoys playing volleyball and playing outside. She likes to do crafting and making forts with her siblings. Nvea was selected as her class's stellar student because she is a positive role model at at Krogan. She is incredibly kind to everyone and is always smiling. Nvea is very focused on her academics and encourage encourages others to try their best too. She is friendly to everyone and example of what a jet leader should be. Naa said, "If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours." Congratulations and thank you Nvea from Lutz. Amelia Johnson, daughter of Amanda Roa, is a fifth grade student in Mrs. Nisler's class. A Amelia enjoys playing volleyball and hanging out with her friends. She is a member of safety patrol. Amelia likes to spend time reading and being outside.
020Amelia was chosen as her class's stellar student because she is a leader. She is very helpful in class and can always be counted on. Her smile and spunky personality can brighten up anyone's day. Amelia is a hard worker who does her best academically as well as in extracurricular activities. She is a good friend to all. Amelia said, "Never give up on what you love to do." Congratulations and thank you, Amelia. Michaela Dewalt, daughter of Emily Dewalt, Kimberly Dewalt, and Rick Lee, is a fifth grade student in Mr. Melter's class. Michaela enjoys horses and painting. She plays volleyball and basketball. Michaela also likes choir and church. Michaela was selected as her class's stellar student because she is a model student who always comes to class prepared. She works hard and isn't afraid to answer ask questions
021which not only helps her but also other students. Her teacher says you can tell she cares about others well-being because she is more than willing to help other students. She does this often without being asked. Michaela always gives her best effort. Mr. Mr. Meltter feels it is not only a pleasure having Michaela in his class, but also an honor. Michaela likes the quote by Kobe Bryant, "Great things come from hard work and perseverance. No excuses." Congratulations and thank you, Michaela. Angelica Morales, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morales, is a fifth grade student in Miss Alm's class. During the summer, Angelica enjoys walking at the reservoir. Angelica's like Angelica likes to sing both English and Spanish songs. She loves helping her mom cook and enjoys styling her sister Veronica's hair. Angelica is selected as her class's
022stellar student because she is a very kind, hardworking young woman who always puts forth her best effort. She stands out from her classmates with her thoughtfulness and willingness to help, do the right thing, and always give her best. Her teachers appreciate how she jumps in to translate when they look lost. Angelica said, "Always have faith in yourself because you if you don't achieve your goals in life, you will always struggle." Congratulations and thank you, Angelica. Now from Otis. Michael Spears, son of Rachel Ramirez and Michael Spears, is a fifth grade student in Stephanie Johnson's class. Michael is a member of Otis Court Curteous Cardinals. In his free time, he loves to draw, read, and ride his bike. Michael likes to spend time learning about outer space. Michael is selected as his class's stellar student because
023he is such an enthusiastic student and learner. He is always positive and kind to others. Michael is willing to help his teachers and classmates. His teacher said, "It feels like such a joy to have Michael in her class." Michael said, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Congratulations and thank you, Michael. Rock Proll, son of Alicia and Craig Ro, is a fifth grade student in Mrs. Husky's class. Rock is a member of courteous Cardinals men with manners in the news crew. He is also a safety patrol captain. Brock is a member of St. Joe's Church and an active 4 member. He also plays football. Rock was selected as as his class's stellar student because he's a leader among his peers. He is a great role model for others as he is kind and helpful and
024always has a positive attitude. Brock said, "Put forth your best effort and you can accomplish anything." Congratulations and thank you Brock. Malaya Jones, daughter of Melissa Valley and Travis Jones, is a fifth grade student in Mrs. Bierre's class. Malayaia enjoys playing basketball, volleyball, and robots. She is also a member of Grace Community Church. Malaya was expected as her class's stellar student because she always has a positive attitude. She always puts forth her best effort. Malaya is consistently determined to do well even when things may be difficult. Malaya said, "Don't give up even when things are hard for you." Congratulations and thank you, Malaya. This concludes the presentation of our fifth grade stellar students. Can I have all the seller students for sixth, seventh, and eighth grade come to the front? So, first we're going to
025start with sixth grade in team Miami. Leah Bots's daughter, Britney Bots, is a sixth grade student on team Miami. Leah enjoys crocheting and cross stitching. She also likes to read. Leah also feels it is very important to recycle. Leah was chosen as her team stellar student because she's very kind, hardworking, and respectful. She always has a positive outlook and will do very well in life. Leah stated, "I really like school. I got to meet a lot of new people this year." Mrs. Dye, one of her teachers, said, "Leah is such a good human being. We really are honored to have her on team Miami." Congratulations and thank you, Leah. Then for team Tiffen, Luciano Maxim, Luciana. Gracias Luciana. Then for team H Highleberg, Quinn Anttoveros, daughter of Dana E and Manuela Antiveros, is a sixth
026grade student on team H Highleberg. Quinn dances at Fremont Ballet and likes to play soccer on the Emeralds. She also likes to bake and hang out with her friends. Quinn was chosen as her team stellar student because she is a hard worker and shows leadership as well as respect on a daily basis. Her team feels she is a model student with a very bright future. Quinn's quote is believe in yourself. Congratulations and thank you Quinn. Now for seventh grade. Colton Diller, son of Kellen and Joe Joe Diller, is a seventh grader on team Capital. Colton likes many sports, including football, basketball, and track and field. He's a member of National Junior Honor Society. Colton spends his free time hunting and fishing. Colton was chosen as this team stellar student because he demonstrates his leadership skills
027and models positive behavior. He exhibits empathy and kindness to others. Colton encourages collaboration and and enhances peer learning. He is very dedicated and multiaceted. His team said, "Excellence is not just about achieving personal success. It's about lifting others along the way. This student embodies the spirit of collaboration and kindness. He makes our classroom a better place for everyone. Congratulations and thank you, Colton. Li Lillian Gobble, daughter of Eric and Janette Gobble, is a seventh grade student on team Ohio. Lillian enjoys reading and painting. She also likes swimming and playing the trombone. Lillian has fun hanging with her family and friends. Lillian was chosen as her teen stellar student because she is a leader, a model student, and an all-around great person. She is a standard others should strive to reach. Lillian said, "If you're going
028to do something, always do it to the best of your ability. Strive to be the best you can be." Congratulations and thank you, Lillian. Kayen Chromemer, daughter of Ashley Offenberg, is a seventh grade student on team Toledo. Kayen likes playing softball and swimming. She enjoys Legos and going to races. Kayen was chosen as her team stellar student because she s strives for quality work and tries her best on everything she does. She has been on the honor honor role each quarter. Kayen is always attentive in class and very kind to others. Kayen stated, "If you never try, you will never succeed. Congratulations and thank you [Applause] Kaden." Now we will start with eighth grade. Bri Meyers, daughter of Tamara and Matthew Myers, is a eighth grade student on team Finley. Bri is involved in band
029choir and dance. She is part of the Fremont community theater in 4 where she shows pigs as well as does sewing. Bri was chosen as her team stellar student because she is an outstanding student. She strives for quality work and is a great class participant. You can count on her for anything. Bri is just an all-around great student. A quote Bri likes is, "Love the art in yourself, not your art. Not yourself in the art." Congratulations and thank you, Bri. Jerick Mackey, son of Ashlin and Jordan Mackey, is an eighth grade student on team BGSU. Jerick likes playing football and baseball. He enjoys lifting weights. Jerick spends his free time playing video games and with his dog. Jerick was chosen as his team stellar student because he is a positive role model and positive force
030in the classroom. Jerk is true to himself and is a model student. Jerick likes a quote from Bo Shambbeckler. No man is more important than the team. No coach is more important than the team. The team. The team. The team. And if we think that way, all of us, everything that you do, you take it into consideration. What effect does it have on my team? Congratulations. And thank you, Jerick. Shayla Morales Selenas, daughter of Alicia Selenas Remier and Jamie Morales Gomez, is an eighth grade student on team Cincinnati. Shayla is an active is active in her church participating on the dance team, worship team, and media team. She plays the guitar, which she taught herself to play 5 years ago. Shayla's wrestling coaches said Shayla continues to be a learner on the wrestling mat. Her
031talent and hard work have allowed her to have a successful season. We as coaches appreciate her drive to always want to do better. One of the first questions she asks asks all of her coaches after a match is what she can do better. She takes the feedback and works on it in practice, allowing her to perfect her wrestling. They're excited to see how she finishes at the OAC Junior High State Championships. Shayla was chosen as her team stellar student because she is always looking forward to opportunities to deepen her understanding and looks to all her teachers for support and guidance. She is willing to help any student who needs help in the classroom. Jayla's quote that she likes is from her dad. She credits it to her success and dedication. You know what you have
032to do to be successful, so do it and don't be lazy, but never forget about the man above. Congratulations and thank you, Shayla. Are you ready? [Music] I would like to take a moment on behalf of the board of education and the learning and liberty foundation to thank everyone for coming out this evening. This is such a wonderful opportunity for all of us to see um stellar students in action. Um and I know that many of you will probably leave once we finish this portion of our agenda. You are more than welcome to stay for the rest of the board meeting. Um however, we also know that your evening is are very important and valuable as well. Um but before I dismiss everyone to take off to their evening, um we have another congratulations that
033I would like to share this evening and I would love to do it with many people in our attendance. Um with us this evening, we have Officer Tony Ala from the Fremont Police Department. Um he's in the back of the room and he's not going to be happy that I'm going to do this to him. Um, but Officer Ala was just recently awarded the honor and named officer of the year for Fremont Police Department. We have the honor and privilege um to have him serve with us as one of our school resource officers. So, we have the pleasure of seeing him in action every single day at Fremont Middle School. And with all of the students that are here this evening, I thought it was a wonderful chance to give them some due diligence and
034shout out. So congratulations officer [Applause] there. Thank you. Um we will continue with our agenda. You are more than welcome to stay. Um you are also more than welcome to leave. Congratulations again to our students. Don't worry. Oh, yeah. Go ahead. Is that okay? Right. Time to play a game of rummy real quick. You got that right. I know a couple. [Music] just the board. So, we'll go ahead and get that everybody left. So, um, moving on to the superintendent. Fabulous. Thank you. Um, this evening we have two committees that have met um in the in since our last meeting, our last board meeting. So, if I could ask um Mr. Nally to share with our community some talking points um from our finance committee meeting. Thank you. Um during the course of that meeting
035uh we reviewed the monthly financials and had some discussions about some of the upcoming uh legislation that could affect our districts and basically the financial status of our district. So, um we'll continue to monitor and those with the full board as as appropriate. Um we also be uh began the process of reviewing uh the district funding policy and something that's began that's something that is now a state is pushing us to do. Mhm. It's not a requirement. It's more of a recommendation currently, but we foresee it that it will be a re or a requirement. Thank you. So, we're getting getting ahead of the game. So, that's something that um will be brought to the finance committee and then policy committee and then to us. Also, we reviewed the district's records retention pro polic process
036and those records um between the treasurer, the superintendent, and our board president. Um we'll be signing off on those for purposes of basically getting rid of some of that u old information. And then the other thing that was just uh mentioned was the fair school funding and just basically how important that has been in the [Music] future. And that was kind of the gist of our meeting and we will be meeting again believe it's the third Monday in so that's all I had. Thank you, Mr. Nally. Um, also a committee that met is our health and wellness committee. Slayman, I believe you have some items to share. I have Thank you. All right. Um, for Okay. for the health and wellness committee. Um the self-funded report for February showed that we started the month with
037$188,78.17 and ended with 603,29955. Um that was a gain of $415,221.38. Megan explained that we have quite a few uh we had quite a few claims come in and we had to move 325,000 over from the general fund to the house allowance account. Um this transfer was completed to ensure that if we had additional high cost claims come in uh that they would be covered. Um we're hoping that the funds stay healthy and that the money can be transferred back to the general fund um probably midsummer before the end of the fiscal year. Yeah. Before the end of All right. Um the committee discussed many options for possible fitness challenges over the summer. They're going to try and get some of the um just the staff and uh so and so involved in some challenges.
038um starting over the summer in the next school year. Some of the things we talked about was some water challenges, yoga, walking club, weight loss competitions. Um really anything just to get everybody out and about and active and you know just come up with some incentives to have some raffles, get everybody involved up with an idea. I know Sherry, you're on the committee so later. But yeah, so what we thought about doing was um at the next meeting, the health and wellness members are to bring ideas uh along with possible donation items for prizes. Um, we're asking that the donations stuff related. Uh, any good ideas you can come up with, you know, that would strike the how should I say that the interest of people wanting to be active and I don't know if
039you're not doing it even for a prize, just do it for yourself. Um, and then a big thank you to Marina Johnson for all the work that she has put in on the health and wellness website. Um, it looks good and it has a ton of information on there available to fabulous. Thank you, Miss Layman. Um, kind of just to piggyback on that uh health and wellness idea. Um, board members, I'm not sure if everyone saw my email from earlier today, but the end of the third quarter was last Friday, March 21st. Um, and we had an incentive plan put in place for all of our staff members. Um, for that third quarter, we had an ebike that was donated to the district. Um, so very exciting. We randomly drew the name this morning. Um,
040and we proudly took that bike right to Lutz Elementary and presented that to uh, Miss Gabby Grant, who is one of our third grade teachers um, at Lutz Elementary. So very exciting. We said that they could stay within the incentive um plan if they missed only one or zero days of work during that third quarter, which ran right from January when we returned to school until last Friday. And we had 72 staff members that were in the running as of last Friday. So congratulations to all 72 of those individuals. Um I think that that was outstanding. you know that this has not been an easy winter with illness and there's been a lot of things going on. So very very exciting that we had so many staff members um where work is that huge priority
041and they were healthy disabled and came to work. We were very excited about that. Congratulations to Miss Gra. Um that is all I have in my report this evening. If you're okay I'll continue with recommendations. Yep. Thank you Grace. Item number one, we have two resignations this year or I'm sorry this evening. Um Michael Shupines who is um taught for over 30 years Fremont City Schools um is retiring from the middle school and Katherine RH. We also have some appointments. Hannah Schauffner and William Brooks as well as Brienne Harter and Trent Mccur um are all coming on board. And we have two positions um one for the fall musical to Elizabeth Schultz and an additional OST tutor Nicole Omra. Can I get a motion to approve items one through three, please? So move. Motion by
042Mr. Nally. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Miss Lewis. Any discussion? Call, please. Mr. N. Yes. Miss Lewis, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Layman, yes. Mr. Price, yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Um item number four um is just to award um or approve Cassidy Price as one of those OST tutors. Um we're just pulling her out separate from the others. Going to get a motion to approve item four, please. Motion by Mrs. Bloom. Could I have a second? Second by Miss Layman. Any discussion? Roll call. Mrs. Bloom. Yes. Miss Layman? Yes. Miss Lewis? Yes. Mr. N? Yes. Mr. Price? Abstain. And motion's approved. Thank you very much. Um, beginning with item number five, we have some supplemental duty positions to bring forward. Um, Jace Vaccina is new to our program this year, will
043be a varsity assistant baseball coach. Um, and then we also have returning to as the head tennis coach, um, Lisa Wolf for next school year. And in item number seven, we have two status changes. Um, again, we had a couple of those last time. They their contract was written off of the old contract and new contract with different different dollar amount. So that's the status change and not to be confused with the Lisa Wolf again that status change is for her 2425 contract. So current year and rehiring her above that in section two is for next. We get a motion to approve items 5 through 7. So move motion by Miss Lewis. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Mr. Nally. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Lumis, yes. Mr. Ny, yes. Miss Ms.
044Bloom, yes. Miss Lightman, yes. Mr. Yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Um, item number eight begins uh quite a few agenda items here, all dealing around our summer intervention. Um, that timeline for us allows us in March to approve the program. um which then puts in in process that um timeline of making sure that we have all of our students organized for summer intervention. We have all of our staff lined up for summer intervention. So in the next couple of months, you'll see more and more information coming regarding those summer intervention programs that Mrs. Abernathy is arranging for this summer. Um but we can't get any of those things rolling until we approve the program. So that's the first piece up. Item number eight is the approval of the elementary summer intervention program. This is for
045our K2 students. I get a motion to approve item eight, please. So move by Miss Layman. I have a second. Second. Second by Mrs. Bloom. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Layman, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Lewis, yes. Mr. N? Yes. Mr. Price? Yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Item number nine continues us with those elementary summer interventions grades 3 through 5. Can I get a motion to approve item nine? So move. Motion by Miss Lewis. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Mr. Nally. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Lewis, yes. Mr. Nally, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Layman, yes. Mr. Price, yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Item number 10 moves us into the Fremont Middle School summer intervention program for grades 6 through 8. I get a motion to approve item 10, please.
046Motion by Mrs. Bloom. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Miss Layman. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mrs. Bloom. Yes. Miss Layman. Yeah. Miss Lewis. Yes. Mr. N? Yes. Mr. P? Yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Item number 11 um is approval for our BRS credit recovery intervention. Um this is for students specifically who have found themselves to be credit deficient. Um moving ahead, we want to get them back on track. We take that time in the summer to do that. I get a motion to approve item 11, please. I'll move motion by Miss Lewis. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Mr. Nally. Any discussion? Just again, if there's a hardship with participation cost, there are avenues to look at with that 110. Oh, yeah. Yes, we would have. I'm sorry. I wanted
047to confirm. Okay. Um, make sure there is a fee waiver option. Um, and it would be resemble what the family would do during the school year as well. Thank you. Great question, Mr. Nally. Roll call, please. Miss Lewis, yes. Mr. Nally, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Layman, yes. Mr. Price, yes. Motion's approved. Thank you. Item number 12 um is also at Ross High School and this is for our Ohio State test um retakes that we offer another opportunity for our students. Um we just opened our testing window this spring uh started today um and will run us through uh through the second week of May. Um, but we also have students that at the high school level that need those test scores in order to um be prepared for graduation and show that um that
048accomplishment. So, we want to give them that extra chance in the summertime. Motion to approve item 12. Move. Motion by Miss Layman. Could I have a second? Second by Mrs. Bloom. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Layman. Yes. Mrs. Bloom. Yes, Miss Lewis. Yes, Mr. N. Yes, Mr. Price. Yes. Motion's approved. Thank you very much, Bo. All right, moving on to report of the treasure. Good evening. Um, not really too much to report on tonight. The office has been moving through the month of March. As speedy as it is, it's almost the end. Seemed like we just closed. So, um, and everything wrap up for the month. We should be in the final leg of our audit. I just spoke with the audit manager this week, and we're just going to, um, clean up a
049couple more or not clean up. Um, he's going to review a couple more items, and we should be able to wrap it up soon. Um, just move on to next items for approval. Um, item 13 is the February financial report. We are off the screen. Sorry. Um, running pretty within where we were hoping to be. Just another reminder. I know I've said this every month and I will say this every month. Um, just the prior year on that second line down in revenue for um, tangible personal property. The reason last year zero is we didn't split it out, but this year with a pipeline, we are collections coming in, we are splitting that out. So, there's not really a $2 million increase. It's just a different way of accounting for it. Um, we have not
050had our March settlement yet, so the real estate taxes are not finished for the year. Um, we haven't received it yet either. So March may still look a little different, but that's not because we're up or down either way. It's just we haven't received the last payment yet. We'll see if it comes in probably this week, maybe next week. Um my note Megan. Yeah. With the um the tangible um personal property tax dollars coming in from the pipeline. Mhm. uh you had mentioned that you wanted to look at putting that into a separate fund to look at as those dollars decrease in the coming years would help us to offset so that we don't see a drastic drop. Is that correct? Well, so we are expecting to get um our back payments from the Nexus
051pipeline from the prop or from the um tax dispute and that was the dollar amount that I was once we get that amount we have not gotten the final settlement um yet. So that has not come in but once that does come in that dollar amount I would like to put a slide. We have legislation currently in there that would um reduce the amount of personal property tax coming in potentially. Um so we would like to kind of keep that money off to the side just so that we have future um revenue. Well, not revenue, it would be money to account for that loss of revenue. just trying to prepare for the future as our funding is looking like it may change for the lesser amount in a state. Yeah. And my point is it's
052a good strategy to use those dollars to help offset as we move down the road over the course of the next couple years. Thank you. And then as we move to the expenses, just kind of another reminder, um we had a three payment in March a year ago. So that will kind of fluctuate that expenditure line for year from that year toyear. Um look, it's just a little bit um inflated. Well, not um so it lines up at the end of the year. It's just when those three pay months hit, it makes the expenses look higher from month to month. So, and then benefits are truly up 6.71% this year. Um, and just a reminder that we had been writing off some of our purchases to ESRE funds and other expense and other grants. Um
053so we are seeing an uptick in our um expenses a little bit more and then just general inflation. We had some extra bus repairs so that we had to have this year. So that was up overall. We ended the month pretty well with um 61 days of true cash, which if anybody that's what our policy that we're looking at and today's cash is if we were to receive no more funding as of the end of February, that's how many days the district could last with how much we currently have in our general fund. So overall, not bad for the month, but we are always trying to be prepared for things coming down the pipe from the legislature and that funding seems to change on a whim at times. So we really are trying to be
054as prepared as possible, but still funding appropriately. Um, and then my next item for tonight is an appropriation change. This is for our class of 2026 and they had some more money come in in their cash line. So now they wanted to appropriate it so that they could use it for prom and just make prom that much better for them. Uh can I get a motion to approve item 13? Motion by Mrs. Bloom. Could I have a second? Second by Miss Layman. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Boom. Miss Layman. Yeah. Miss Lewis, yes. Mr. N. Yes. Mr. Price. Yes. Motion's approved. And then can I get a motion to approve item 14? So move. Motion by Mr. Nally. Could I have a second? Second. Second by Miss Lewis. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Mr.
055Nally. Yes. Miss Lewis, yes. Mrs. Bloom, yes. Miss Layman, yeah. And Miss, yes. Motions. Sorry about that. I didn't realize they had split them up. Oh, that's all right. Just want to get done talking. All right, moving on to board member communication. Uh, Lori. Well, good to meet you. It was good to see all the students, all their achievements. Thank you to all the teachers, all the students now where they're doing and kids head Mr. I was surprised to see him retiring, but Congratulations to him. Yeah, I just want to say congrat congratulations to everybody too that was here tonight for the awards and the parents that um are back behind them, the teachers, the principles, everybody that comes together and makes all that happen. I hope the kids know that that seed's planted inside
056of them and, you know, we've got the future middle school kids, high schoolers, and they can go out there and make a difference and just be good leaders. So, congratulations to those kids. And really, the only other thing I have to say is um I got to go to the play last weekend of Greece and they did an awesome job. Um they usually do, but you know, every time you go to the next play, you're reminded of how good those kids are. I mean, and even the teachers that help them and train them and do all the practices with them in the evenings and they're all there for them. I mean, they did an awesome job. So, I'm sure the community is very proud of them and everybody I've talked to, they all enjoyed it.
057So, good job, kids. Sarah, um, a lot of the same. Mr. Mr. Shupines has been a fan favorite uh for a number of of years. Um, in the line of work that I do in my day job, um, sometimes it's, how do I say this? It's not as easy to to find that favorite favorite teacher. Um, but over the years, he has definitely been been one um, for many kids. So, 30 years is a a wonderful career. And, um, thank you to Mr. Shupe for all of his service to the to the district. Um, again, it's this is these meetings where we have the stellar students are my my favorite ones. Um, to see all of the families and the kids all dressed up and so proud and to hear all the wonderful things um
058that are said about them. Um, but moreover what they say. Um, so their quotes at the end. Um it's it's just really insightful to who to who these kiddos are and they they sure seem to take a um a great deal of thought to to come up with those. So that's really amazing. Um the production of Greece this weekend was fantastic. um great turnout um not just from parents and family members but definitely community members um that just say we just like musicals and just just show up and that's that's really cool um to see. So I just wanted to extend a special thank you to um Miss Julia Zuker. She was the director of um of the play. Scott Havis, Keith Dam Schroeder, uh Kylie Mirs, uh Mr. Vassor and the art students for
059the set um production and um painting and things like that. Um and the one day that Henry is not in the pack, Henry Gorski, um we joke with each other um to see who lives here the most. Um, but he he does a phenomenal job um with all of the the tech um that is associated with running running the pack. Um, and the Fremont Music Boosters. Um, just also another shout out, all of the choreography for the play um was done by a small group of of students who were in the play. So Ally Durban, Kayla Schwoko, Megan Sherman, and Ally Tricket. Um they're all RAW students that handled all of the the choreography um for the musical. And I think that's pretty cool, too, that they take that type of um ownership of the
060play um and and run with it. So job well done. Huh? Something I probably could have also covered under legislative report but chose to put it in here is um on a national level when we look at what's going on with education and the dismantling and all those things department of education you know it uh I'm sure it leaves all of us to kind of wonder how how was that going to affect us in the future? And you know, that's something that I know during finance, you know, I asked um Denise and Megan and and they weren't able to really give a whole lot of input because it's not nothing's filtering down. And I'm sure we'll hear that as things move forward. Um but you know the dismantling or the the changes there without seeing
061a plan I think are very concerning concerning. Um, the other thing and and I try not to mention names, but uh I'm very very confused by the fact that our governor um was at the signing of that event with the president um to talk about dismantling, especially since he has been in a lot of ways very supportive of public education and uh making sure we're getting the funding and but it you know that very very concerning there. I know he's kind of a lame duck in that regards but um it it I I I'm just very confused by why he would uh be there. Uh the other thing is changing to something more positive. Um, I was not able to attend the last couple meetings and I saw where Tim Warren is retiring and I
062just wanted to kind of mention that, you know, we've seen a a very positive um, transportation system and under his leadership and, you know, and I'm sure that I wish him well in the future. uh with the learning and liberty. Uh I just also wanted to congratulate the stellar students and I I snapped a couple pictures tonight uh because you know we sit up here uh Denise you're down there you see the kids I thought was really neat to see that line of uh proud supportive parents and so I I'll share those with you because I thought it was kind of neat to see that. Um, and kind of the couple words that uh that I kept hearing or heard a number of times were the words strive and effort and and I and I
063I think that was really kind of neat to hear that our kids are thinking in that positive vein and moving forward. And my final comment is, you know, we're we're probably threearters into um our new sup our superintendent uh first year kind of in the in the helm and just seen a lot of real positive. I think uh that that energy is still there. you know, you kind of wondered, you know, just in the sense of, you know, under the previous administration, you know, things were rolling along in a positive way. And when you go through those changes, you always kind of wonder, okay, what and you know, I think uh with Denise and your uh um district leadership team, uh I just want to give you kudos as to how things have been going
064and knowing that, you know, we're coming up on a year, we'll really give you an eval one year. So, thank you. That's all I had. Thank you. Um, I just want to congratulate the stellar students that were here tonight. Um, all the hard work that they put into becoming that great person that their teachers and classmates see. Um, also thank you to the family members that helped shape them into that. They didn't get there on their own. So, um, that means a lot of hard work at home to raise a child like that. So, thank you to the parents and grandparents and family members that all help uh form those kids and and to be these great kids that we have. So, um last thing is just a shout out to some of our younger
065wrestlers that went to state. Um this past weekend, just yesterday, we had a few that would be sixth grade and younger um compete over at Youngstown State for their state tournament. And then the weekend prior to that, we had um some seventh and eighth graders go and compete at OAC, which is their state tournament. So, just congratulations to them at their seasons have been done for quite a while now, and they stuck it in and kept practicing and working hard to get to their state tournament. So, just wanted to give them a little congratulations on that. So, um, with that, um, I have a motion for adjournment, please. Move. Motion by Miss Lewis. Could I have a second? Second by Mrs. Bloom. Any discussion? Roll call, please. Miss Lewis. Yes. What do you say there?
066First meeting, everybody. I was like, did I get this wrong? No, just me. No, it's Sarah. It's always Sarah. Mrs. Bloom contagious. Yes. A hot mess. And all we're trying to do is ajourn. Good thing this didn't happen when we were trying to pass something like a retirement for Mr. You know, he'd be like, "What? Am I supposed to stay or what's going on? Can't go." Miss Miss Layman. Yes. Mr. Nally. Yes. your praise. Yes. Motions approved. Meetings adjourned. Agree. Didn't know if it was gonna [Music]