001Hallelujah. Heat. Heat. Hello everyone. I would like to call uh the meeting to order. Um may we have a roll call, please? >> Mrs. Shaughnessy >> here. >> Mrs. Dottman >> here. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton >> here. >> Mr. Callahan >> here. >> Miss Katsenberger >> here. >> Thank you and welcome. >> Thank you. Um and if you would all join us in the pledge. >> I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Thank you very much. Our first item of business is adoption of the agenda. Is there a motion? >> So moved. >> Second. >> It's been moved and seconded that we adopt the agenda as presented. This requires a roll call vote,
002please. >> Mrs. Shaughnessy, >> yes. >> Mrs. Dottman, >> yes. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton, >> yes. >> Mr. Callahan, >> yes. >> Miss Kenberger, >> yes. Thank you very much. We now move on to approval of minutes. We have minutes from the Lakewood Board of Education organizational ME meeting that was held January 5th as well as minutes of our regular meeting also held on January 5th. We've had a chance to review. Are there any additions or corrections? >> Hearing none. Um is there a motion to approve? >> So moved. >> Second. >> It's been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I. I. >> I. There are none opposed and we move on to the superintendent report. Superintendent Nitwiki. >> Good evening, President Shaughnessy, Vice President Dotman, distinguished board members and treasure roie.
003Welcome. We're so happy to hear have you with us and it it's different hearing a voice at the other side of the table. So, >> but welcome. and and you know, we were so polite to give her her on her first day a snow day so she had time to set up her office and everything. Thank you. So, you're welcome. >> Um, but January is uh Board of Education, school board of education appreciation month and we really can't let this pass us up this year. Um, on behalf of Lakewood City Schools and our employees, all our administration, we cannot thank the five of you enough for all that you do. It's not just this board meeting or the board meeting in two weeks. There's so much work that goes on in the in between with
004you all in uh speaking to the community and ensuring that we continue to rise to the level and values that you have all set for this district. So, we appreciate you and thank you. And we have a little certificate Thank you, Superintendent. Whoops. Yeah. >> Very nice. >> Let's do it by the >> instead instead of the lunch menu. Nope. All you guys Next, I would like to invite to the podium the principal of Lincoln Elementary, Mrs. Brenda Budsar. on now. >> You're on now. >> Thank you. >> Good evening, Superintendent Niz Wiki, Treasurer Roadie. Welcome. Uh, President Shaughnessy, Vice President Dottman, distinguished board members, and those in attendance this evening. We too are thinking of you. Given that it is school board recognition month, you will find a little something from Lincoln to thank
005all of you for the service you do for the Lakewood City Schools. Thank you. >> Last year, we shared with you some of our intentional efforts at fostering belonging at Lincoln, such as warm welcomes to our buildings and classrooms, identity work, community building, and student leadership experiences in our classrooms, community- based partnerships through local field trips, and a plethora of before and after school programs. All of which strengthen our students sense of belonging. As it is proven that a diminished sense of belonging leads one to be consumed by managing perceptions and stress related to fitting in, leaving less mental energy for academics. This year, we are continuing these efforts and leveling up at Lincoln. Our goal this year is to introduce a new crew and a cause to all of our students and staff and
006to strengthen relationships both within Lincoln and across the district by launching the Ron Clark Academy House System. And here to tell you more about our work are our inaugural house leaders from the House of Amastad, Braden Clawson. Come on up from the house of Solivari. Kora Taylor from the house of Isizabindi. Laneany Trinian from the House of River. Oliver Burho and from the House of Elismo. Daisy Hummer. In June, seven Lincoln leaders headed to Ron Clark Academy for a House Mania conference along with staff from the other six elementary schools. They were invigorated and excited to bring back what they learned back to Lincoln to level up our belonging work. The group along with Mr. Larsk who came to Lincoln from Roosevelt created a climate and culture team to fold other important work happening at
007Lincoln under the umbrella of the house system. They met before the start of the school year and planned how to roll things out to the whole staff. On the first day staff returned, they learned about the house system and the wonderful potential it holds for de for developing a cruel a crew and a cause. The question was posed, which house will choose you? bags revealed the secret. Everyone was included from the stellar custodial staff to star educators to paraprofessionals to the superb lunch and recess staff. Houses began to take shape. Friendly competition began. Thus, on the first day of this school year, Lincoln was united under their own roof as five houses, one family, and added to the wave of belonging work spreading throughout the Lakewood City schools. Staff spent weeks learning the identities of
008the five houses. Amastad, the house of friendship. Solivari the house of uplifting is a bindi the house of courage river the house of dreamers and altruismo the house of givers and de and developing a meaningful way to utilize house points Before going any further, Miss Roadie, will you please come up and spin the wheel so we can see which house will choose you? This thing like never stops. I know. I'm guess I'll just hold these two. >> Yo, wait, wait, wait. Slowing down. >> Wait, wait. Reverse. Revert. Revert. REVERT. I knew in early October, spirit week built anticipation. Dreams of belonging filled the hallways. On October 17th, chanting and cheers echoed through the building. Colors flashed and the students finally learned which house had chosen them. In our first two house meetings, older students met
009younger ones. Together, they learned more about their house history. house chants and the importance of eye contact. They also learned how the individual efforts could help earn points for their house. The leaderboard has become the heartbeat of Lincoln, capturing exceptional activity with students prepared to answer the question, "What did you do to earn your house point today? Families are an extension of their students houses and an important part of each crew. So this year our before school donut dates are by house. Solivare and Amastad have led the way. We are extending friendly competition to our cervix projects as well for our annual food drive. Weekly tallies were posted by H and bonus house points earned. We collected 1,514 items with the House of River leading the way. Our first ever house assembly capped off the
010semester. Highest point earners from each house were celebrated. There was breathless anticipation for bonus points and uh and houses faced off in a hilarious granny pants competition proving that serious work can be seriously fun. We Hi, once again, I'm Oliver, house leader of River. This house system is making school feel different because I feel more involved. and love that there's a little friendly competition between all the houses. It also feels different from last year because there was no way to be together with younger students at school. And I think it is important to feel involved and belonging in a school. I'm Braden, the house leader of >> Hi, it's Daisy again and as you know I am the house leader of Alurismo and I am here to share my thoughts on the new house system.
011Being in a house makes school feel more belonging. For example, kids do their house signs to each other in the halls, creating some friendly competition and showing just how much more belonging Lincoln has become due to the house system. Thank you. >> I'm Braden, the house leader of Amad. I'm here with Archer, a third grader at Lincoln. >> So Archer, what house are you in? >> I'm in River. How does being part of a house make school feel? >> It makes it feel like more enjoyable cuz instead of just all the grades being in one classroom or just um being separated, we all get to go together and just make more friends. >> Does school feel different this year than last year? How >> uh it feels different because um like we all get to
012see each other more and it's not just like you walk by someone's classroom and you see your friend. It's like you get to see them in a room and you guys can sit together and make more friends. >> Do people at le treat each other differently because of the houses? >> I would say yes cuz then they could make cuz in the rooms together they can make more friends and they could sometimes even make friends with the other houses when we have the big house assemblies and they'll be next to each other. >> Thank you. You're welcome. >> Hi, I'm Laney the house leader of Isabia. And I'm here with Janette and I'm in fourth grade. What house are you in, Janette? I'm in Alter. How does being in a house make school feel? >>
013It feels very like there's a bunch of school spirit and people are there for each other. It's just like really fun. >> Yeah. And you're hyped up and like >> really hyped up even if they're not in your house. They could be in your house and they could be in a different house. You're just excited. >> And um does school feel different this year than last year? it. Yeah, it does feel different. You got like the chance and stuff and you get to interact with people you wouldn't normally interact with. >> Yeah. Like um maybe like a third grader and a preschooler or a second grader and fifth grader. >> Yeah. Like that. >> Yeah. Okay. Do h how is house points different than leader tickets? >> House points Oh, wait. Leader tickets are for
014like being good and the house points are for exceptional behavior. Like you really have to stand out to get a house point and like >> Yeah. >> show what you can be. And how is the energy different between like house points and later tickets? >> Um you get really hyped when somebody gets a house point and you like say their chant. You can say like great job, you totally deserve it. kind like the altruisma house chant with it which is a l t r u y sm o >> and then um leader tickets is like you don't really >> Yeah. You don't really say anything. You're just like good job. >> Oh yeah. Good job. >> Yeah. But uh house points. You're like go house and you >> you like really shout it out and
015show how you like express your emotions for them getting >> Yeah. And leader tickets you earn for yourself. But for your house points you earn for the others. >> Yeah. And your your house and our Lincoln family. >> Yeah. Great job. High five. >> Tell our kids about >> great. How does school feel different from last year and how? >> It feels different because now kids in K through five are coming up to me and telling me how they're earning points, what they're earning them for. They're talking to me about projects they're working on. So instead of it just being my fourth grade team, I feel like my House of Solivari team is so excited to tell me all the ways that they're shining. And that is so much fun. I would never know some
016of these great things that they're working on or doing if I wasn't in the house. >> So it's really expanded a lot. >> A lot. Like I know so many more kids. I know what they're Do you do, too? and I know what they're doing and it's really fun and they're so proud to like tell me about it and just it it really does uplift me >> and I love that. >> So, did it go off has been possible thanks to the visionary and collaborative staff at Roosevelt and Hayes elementaryaries who have led the way. the support from our district offices and our board of education and the collaborative elementary principal team that I walk alongside and the staff at Lincoln that dare to dream big, share ideas, take risks, and work exceptionally hard individually
017and collectively so that all who walk through the doors at Lincoln feel like they belong and are freer to make the most of the academic experiences we 38. Thank you. Ready? Ready. Go. >> Red, yellow, green, blue, black. >> Strong. That's a fact. >> That's a fact. >> Five houses, one family. Lincoln. Thank you. >> Do you mind if we say a few things to these >> any >> we want to give you some accolades. Um >> well I just want to thank our our presenters for being here and telling us what what it's all about. So obviously we can see your excitement both here in person with your your presentation and also um the interviews that were displayed on the video. So thank you for being here. You all did wonderful. >> It was
018very interesting. I've been hearing about the house system. We've been to Roosevelt and they've talked about the house fund system and at Hayes we were inducted last year into um we each got a house and but as it as it continues then I get a little more and understand a little more and you're all in your first year and you seem like you've got it. Um it's been uh and so are you all in fifth as as house leaders? Are you all in fifth grade? Yeah. >> And so what what do you hope next year's fifth graders do in the house system? >> They're like, "Why is she asking all these questions?" >> They they they have big shoes to fill. >> Yeah. Okay. Yeah. So, you might want to write down some tips for
019them. Yeah. Okay. >> Do any of you have a favorite thing that you've done in a house meeting >> that you'd like to share? >> Yeah. >> I mean that per day that looks >> that's hard to tell. That's >> it. It has been interesting because we've been learning about the house system as it's developed in the district. And it's cool because there's obvious obviously similarities because it's the same program, but it's cool to see how each >> school has its own personality with it, too. So, I like the fact that it's connected across the district. Um, >> and that, you know, you guys, you know, will have be able to talk to other friends at other schools about it, too. You know, whether you're on sports teams together or whatever. So, I think that's
020neat. >> Next year, middle school. >> And middle school, too. >> Well, thank you very much. That's great. I I just compliment you on your poise and your presentation. You're you >> it's amazing to me that you have that at your age of I know you're fifth grade but still I think it's marvelous. The other thing is just the joyfulness of this house system. >> It I think we all need more celebrations and joy in life. So um I would congratulate you very much on your excellent performance and enthusiasm. So thank you. And now it's my pleasure to introduce Lincoln's 202526 Resilient Ranger, Kora Taylor. And I have a few things to share from some of our staff about Kora. So, she's going to be a little uncomfortable standing here for a minute. From Mrs.
021Gleason, I was lucky enough to be one of Kora's teachers in third grade as well as one of her coaches for Girls on the Run. Kora is a Lincoln leader who truly embodies what it means to be a resilient Ranger. Kora consistently demonstrates perseverance, a positive attitude, and determination even when faced with challenges. She approaches her learning with confidence, seeks solutions when things feel difficult, and never gives up on herself or others. Kora's resilience and strong character make her a wonderful role model for peers, and valued member of our school community. Keep shining, Kora. We're so proud of you. From Mrs. Goris, there's a couple more. From Mrs. Goris, it's been a privilege to teach and watch the growth of our current House of Solivar House leader, Kora Taylor. She is an exceptional student who
022brings kindness, creativity, and and enthusiasm to everything she does. From her musical talents to her hardworking nature, she inspires those around her with her positive attitude and joyful spirit. When she first entered fourth grade, she was hesitant to present in front of the class. One of my favorite memories is when we both did cartwheels at the front of the room. A moment that helped her overcome her nerves and step into the spotlight. From that day forward, she continently presented to her classmates, started a cheer group at Lincoln that performed for the entire school and created inspiring slideshows featuring music and videos to motivate others. Her can do attitude is truly contagious. She made me want to be a better teacher every day. Kora is a remarkable leader, an amazing person, and I feel honored to
023be part of her journey. From Mrs. Corrian, Kora is one of Lincoln's shining stars. Aside from her hard work in the classroom, she is always on the lookout for classmates who made it a kind word, a silly joke, or one of her bright smiles. She is willing to take initiative and make her voice heard. She hones her communication skills by leading the way as one of our headline anchors on News Crew, in which she writes her own script. Cora was also brave enough to use those same skills to stand up in front of a large crowd during an October board meeting, voicing a message in support of her school. It has been a pleasure getting to know her this year, and I'm so excited to see what the future holds from Kora from Mrs. Bicelin.
024I first knew Kora as a beloved big sister while teaching her younger sister, Sienna. Without fail, Kora greeted Sienna with a warm smile and a big hug when they met at dismissal. The genuine expression of love and affection was a joy to witness and served as a shining example of how to treat others with kindness. It has been my privilege this year to come to know Kora better as a fifth grader. Kora is passionate and determined. She holds herself to high standards and has a vision for her future. Kora takes initiative. One example of this was earlier this year when she proposed a plan for fifth graders to volunteer during lunch and recess to mentor younger students. Kora identified a need, formulated a plan, and took her idea to the building principal. This is just
025one of the many ways Kora exemplified the vision of a ranger, as well as what is known here as a Lincoln leader. Kora is inclusive with her peers and has worked to make students new to the building feel welcome and socially connected. Kora has experienced significant challenges this year and has met those with determination and grace. She is learning difficult but valuable life skills including patience, taking the long view and asking for help. She's working through adversity with great resilience. It is a privilege to know Kora and be her teacher. From two more from Mrs. Blair. It's been such a joy getting to know Kora over the past year and a half as her art teacher. She truly embodies what it means to be a Lincoln resilient ranger. Always approaching class with a positive attitude
026and a willingness to try new things. Kora is thoughtful, confident, and genuinely kind, and sets a quiet but powerful example for those around her. She is respectable, dependable, and always puts forth her best effort. And she's got great taste in music. Kora's resilience, positivity, and authenticity makes her a valued member of our school community, and I'm so proud to celebrate her. And finally, from Mrs. Grant. Kora is an exceptional student, friend, and human. During my time at Lincoln, I have seen her shine in both music and band, taking on every challenge with positive energy and determination that she generously shares with her classmates. She is a valued member of Lincoln singers and the percussion session of the section of the Lincoln band. Kora demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility for learning through her openness to
027feedback and her commitment to personal and ensemble growth. Her willingness to persist in the face of adversity is a testament to her remarkable character and inner strength. The Lincoln community is proud to celebrate her as our resilient ranger. It was wonderful to hear all your accomplishments. >> Yes. proud of you. You can be in the picture, too. >> Yeah, sure. Dr. Palumbo, it's going to be hard to top that all those but you're up. >> Thank you, Superintendent Nitzwiki. Building on our years of successful work with our vision of a Lakewood graduate and with input from our many stakeholders, we proudly recognize colleagues who we believe most exemplify our vision of a Lakewood educator. Tonight, I am honored to share with you two exemplary educators chosen by their colleagues to be recognized to because of
028their commitment to our students and the ways in which they embody our vision of a Lakewood educator. Please join me in welcoming up Nicole Anderson and Michelle Winterstein so that I can share with you how they exemplify our vision. So, for each of you, I have a gift certificate to the Ranger Ranger Shop at Lakewood High School. And then I have a few words to say about each of you. Nicole, I'm going to start with you. Her colleagues all agree that physical education teacher Nicole Anderson is always full of energy, positivity, and new ideas. After 28 years of teaching, 24 with Lakewood, Nicole says, "It's the students that make all the difference." "The students bring me new energy. Each school year is a new opportunity to make a difference," says Nicole. She sees each student
029that sets foot into the gym as an opportunity to nurture in them a lifelong love of movement. Nicole uses her excellent collaboration skills to bring depth to her PE classes. She re routinely reaches out to classroom teachers to find out what they are teaching at the time so that she can find ways to incorporate those concepts into her lessons. For instance, if kindergarteners are working on counting, she will have them count their stretching time out loud using their numbers. or perhaps she will have the third graders count by four to reinforce their multiplication tables. Collaborating with her PE colleagues in the district is also important to Nicole. Together, they share their teaching successes with each other and learn from each other new ways to teach a skill. Nicole's natural growth mindset leads her to regularly
030engage in professional learning, whether it is through our Ranger edu offerings or online professional learning communities. Despite being at Lincoln Halime, Nicole is deeply engaged in the school community. She leads Jump Rope Club, facilitates the Kids Heart Challenge Fundraiser for over 10 years, and has rallied the Lincoln community to donate more than $100,000 to the American Heart Association. She also coaches the Purple and Gold fifth grade basketball team. Whether she's teaching foundational skills, building community through clubs and coaching, or modeling lifelong wellness, there's no doubt, just as her nominator Sharon Goris says, that Nicole is a true rock star. Thank you, Nicole. Michelle Michelle Winterstein juggles a variety of tasks as Lincoln Elementary School secretary. No matter how many responsibilities pull at her, Michelle's focus remains clear. I want everyone to feel happy and safe,
031she says. Michelle believes the staff at Lincoln form a true family, and she prioritizes making parents and students feel the same. I make an effort to learn all the kids and parents' names. I want them to feel like they belong, says Michelle, who joined the district in 2008. She cares deeply for the students and treats them as she would her own two children. Michelle uses her vision of a Lakewood educator competencies of growth mindset and empathy to help students. For instance, she has researched a variety of calming strategies to help students who may come to the office feeling anxious or overwhelmed. Michelle also likes to use her creative thinking skills to make everyone feel welcome at Lincoln. She is known to dress up for any holiday or special occasion. And for house days, she decks
032herself out headto toe in Amastad red. She also loves to decorate the office throughout the year. I want the office to be welcoming and cheerful. I like to bring joy to the day, says Michelle. Lincoln's principal, Brenda Budsar, is thankful for all that Michelle does for the Lincoln community and says Michelle is always working toward making each day better than the last. Thank you, Michelle. Congratulations children. I know everybody wants me to come up and announce a snow day for tomorrow. So, we're not there yet. Sorry, I'm trying. Um, let's see. Am I going the right way? So, tonight I would like to share our elementary plan, shaping tomorrow together. So, starting with the end in mind, this transition succeeds when students feel as they belong. part of the house system that's rode through the
033district and especially this year with many of our schools and our educators going over the summer to the Ron Clark Academy was purposeful. This is a great system to ensure no matter where you are, if you're at recreation, if you're in any building, there's a sense of belonging and and you have a partner in that school. Families trust the stability of learning and supports and no one is left guessing what comes next. Our elementary plan is designed to take time to listen, plan responsibly, and provide clear communication. Our timeline for moving forward is thoughtful and will be interactive as the months pass. For example, you will notice we have delineated important dates that help share our process. As these dates approach, links will be added to our for your convenience. So, if we're looking at
034this plan right now and this will be posted on the website and in addition to that, I'll share at the end there'll be a QR code that I'm going to ask our principles to put in their newsletter so there's easy access. I'm sharing tonight the plan, but you can see we've started to add uh preschool registration for 2026 2027. When that will begin, that link will go live at that point in time. Kindergarten registration will open and there's been some changes to kindergarten registration this year because of legislation through the state. And so now students will need to be five the day kindergarten starts. So, unfortunately, we've had some parents that have had fourth graders that or fourth graders, four year olds that they thought were going to kindergarten this year that may not be
035going to kindergarten this year if their birthday isn't on or before the day school starts. A little confusing is every district has a different start date. So, depending, you know, have to keep tuned to what your district's start date is. And then we have as always our annual open enrollment communications. We're purposely doing it um sending this information or hyperlinking this information this year because so many parents don't even though we send out the information from year to year. If you weren't somebody that was ever thinking of doing intra district open enrollment, you may not know what that looks like. So we're going to be sharing that information. in March is when you can um use the form to initiate a request for open enrollment. And again, that's only for the 2026 2027 school year.
036Then on March 25th, uh we I will host my shaping tomorrow together committee and I'll share a little bit more about that at this um in a couple slides. Again, I'll have another meeting on May 7th. In September, at the September 8th board meeting, I'll be sharing the boundaries and walking maps at that time. September 23rd, this will be the second round of my advisory team shaping tomorrow together and we'll get together and discuss celebrations for the next year. I will again or I will host a student um advisory meeting in October of 2026 for um a select students and of course we're going to choose our leaders of our house systems, a few from each building to come have lunch with me and share their thoughts on how best to move forward and what
037it what it would their input be. And then November tw 2026, November 18th, I will be having my final advisory group meeting. February 20, 2027, kindergarten registration. Again, you'll see the annual open enrollment communication will go out. March, again, open enrollment request at this time, too. as long, you know, as we continue to add the hyperlinks to the timeline, you'll also be seeing um FAQs coming through on the website to share. So, any questions that are coming through, we're going to be responding and answering to because there'll be a lot of questions around that. May 2027, new building field trips, Lincoln staff and students, we'll host a celebration. Lincoln Elementary Legacy Celebration in June of 2027. These lists aren't exhausted. These are things that we've come up with that but the advisory group will also
038assist with giving some ideas. And then on August 2027, open houses, new family events, specialized program orientations, and linking early learning center launches. So shaping tomorrow together committee is a family advisory group. This group will offer perspectives and feedback as we design transition activities, family events, and additional supports to help students and families navigate any changes successfully. The committee will consist of two actively involved PTO or PTA representatives from each elementary building. Lincoln will have three parent representatives and then a few community partners. Um, I wanted to go back. So, you know, I I've had some people question, you know, why PTA and PTO? That's their main job is to to help bridge communication between the school district, the administration, families. And so, I thought it was a great opportunity to enroll enroll uh many
039of the community members that are in our buildings all the time assisting with the work from year to year. frequently asked questions. We remain committed to keeping families informed and engaged as we move forward. Additional updates will be shared as milestones are reached and planning continues. We will be collecting questions to inform the frequently asked questions on our website through the form on our our elementary plan web page. And so through that QR code is where anyone can ask any question or have thoughts to share with us. and then we'll continue to update the website with that information. Any questions? >> I don't know if I missed um will the committee have any staff like principles, teachers >> or separate >> alongside the family and student? We have a staff timeline that's being developed and
040we're working with LTA um OBC24 and um OBC 134 on that in addition in addition to the um committee with the two representatives two or three representatives from the different schools will there be other opportunities for community input? >> Yes. So it when I meet with the advisory group, we're going to discuss what that looks like and what their thoughts are around that. As with our PTA and our PTO's, they already have meetings or events. And so we're hoping to incorporate some of those thought partners at those events that already occur. >> Just a quick clarification on open enrollment. when a family chooses and is approved for open enrollment that is a continuous like it's not what that year it's like it's >> right so what will happen with the redrawing of boundaries you will
041need to resubmit an open enrollment and there'll be priority to people that have those open enrollments but that's what we will have to do across the board so we're working through that right now and we'll provide an FAQ for that >> how is approval typically determined for open enrollment >> if we have the space. Um Christy, did you want to share anything more or is that >> Yeah. So, so often it's actually helped us to rightsize at times when we have a low number of students in one area and we've had more people want to open a role. We've asked some years, hey, does anybody would like to do this? >> And we and we did get a couple people that wanted to change just to have a a a smaller class size. And so,
042um, that has helped us over the years, but initially when you redistrict, you need to go back to your original addresses and then work from there. And we're going to try to accommodate. We've already started to sit through who those families are over the years that have asked for open enrollment. We have to look into um, when it comes to kindergarten, that's always the tricky one. You do not find out for kindergarten. Even if you already have, let's say I have a third grader and now I have a kindergartener coming in, but I want them to go to the school together. that kindergartener may not find out until just even a few days. We try to get a couple weeks before school starts if they will or will not. So, we don't guarantee full families
043moving together because >> as a family that dealt with that stress of finding out the night before um both years um one with my older daughter, my oldest daughter and that was fine because that was new. But the surprise of finding out I had to do that with my second child and then waiting till the day before school started to know where she was going. Long time ago. Um they're grown. >> Yeah. >> Um but um >> is it possible to think about like when a family does open enroll that they become part of that number? >> Um all the siblings. >> All the siblings. It's something we can think about that the hard thing is from year to year you don't always know those class sizes or when somebody's going to have someone coming
044in to as a kindergartener. Um we do always try to accommodate. In fact, I believe there's been very few years that we've been up to the the day before school. We usually do try, you know, >> that was a long time ago. That was a very long time ago. >> Uh because that would be extremely hard because you you know, you want to be excited about where you're going, but you don't know until the end. So we do try to get those in as soon as possible. Um it it's certainly not we've talked about it as a cabinet quite a bit. As much as we can do we are going to try to do to accommodate that. Yeah. Thank you. Treasurer Roadie has an update for us. >> Okay. >> Good evening, President Shaughnessy, Vice
045President Doman, distinguished members of the board, and Superintendent Nitzwiki. I want to provide a brief update tonight um on the resolution on tonight's agenda for the new operating levy in May. I received information today when I spoke with attorney Ryan Calendarer from Squire Patton and Bogs um about tonight's resolution and there are currently still discussions going on between Kyhoga County and the state of Ohio that are not yet resolved um regarding certification language that districts are required to receive from the county as part of the levy resolution process. Um because these discussions between the county and state are ongoing um this could affect tonight's board action um and the levy resolution up for approval. So this means that there is um a chance that there could be changes to the resolution language. Um, specifically this
046is surrounding um the treatment of the new requirement that the state um that the um county states the percentage of carryover funds um in the levy resolution documents and ultimately on the ballot language. Um again, this is a new requirement due to recent changes in state law. Um if the county does not make changes to the certification language, then tonight's resolution before the board would be sufficient and I will take that document as well as the other um required documents to the county board of elections by the fire filing deadline on February 4th. However, if the Kyhoga County does revise that certification language, the district would need to bring an updated resolution to the board for approval in time to meet that February 4th deadline. Um I again I um these conversations are ongoing so
047it's not resolved but um I expect to receive additional guidance um soon um so that the timeline can be um met and uh I did want to discuss quickly um the timeline process for a levy. It is tight because um of the nature of the process. When you put on a new levy on the ballot, it requires two resolutions by the board of education and in between those two resolutions are certification from the county. So, um and all of these pieces have to be done by the filing deadline early in the year and this year it's uh February 4th. So that is why it may seem condensed and tight um because it's just the nature of the setup and um its design. So that's all I have um on that and I will keep you
048updated as I receive the information. Thank you. >> I have one quick question. So we're you're recommending that we continue with the resolution we have tonight. >> Correct. >> And there's a we can assume that it would be the resolution they need by the fourth. Yes. However, they could change something and then we would need to meet and you would draft a new resolution and we would pass that to replace the one we're voting on tonight. >> That's exactly right. >> Okay. >> Yes. And we would be able to do that in one reading if it's amended. >> Yes. >> And do they know that we're all operating on the February 4th deadline? >> They are aware. Yes. We I was hoping that this would be resolved by today, but >> No, I not you
049did, but it's just they don't >> Yeah. Well, I know we all have it's not exactly a time of great faith in our legislative process. So, is there any chance it would extend beyond that? And then do we have any idea what would happen? Um I am not sure about that but at that point um and I would want to confirm with the attorney but we would go forward with what we have. >> Okay. >> And um file it as with the tools that we have at our disposal now. >> Um but I'll certainly you know be involved with um legal uh the whole step of the way. >> Great. Yeah. >> Thank you. >> Thank And so this is a a county procedure, not a state procedure. >> Correct. The >> the state rule,
050but the county is implementing it. >> Right. It's um there's interpretation um at the hand of the county on how they're going to issue their certifications. So it's not uniform across the state, which poses another um challenge. I know. >> We love legislation that changes things. >> We love good legislation. >> Thank you. >> Thanks. And that concludes the superintendent's report. >> Thank you very much. A lot of good information. Um, is there a legislative report tonight? >> I do have one. Before I do that, I just had a I'm not sure the correct place to ask this question that J might now uh given the conversation about snow days and I know we've already had snow or calamity days and they're >> given the wild swings in the weather reports whether we're going to
051have five or 52 inches of snow or whether it's going to be two degrees out or you know negative 20 um for two or 50 days. Um, I was just wondering what is the threshold for how many calamity days we can have for the school year before we would have to take additional measures. You know, I I just thought it would be good to discuss that publicly because I know I've gotten some questions about that >> and I just it would be good to quash any rumors that might >> I know because Damon and Aaron from the high school said we should just use them all. I get emails from these two gentlemen every close to a snow day. Um but so in the past I think we all remember the fiveday and then sometimes
052the state would a lot more especially if the blizzard came through and multiple school districts were affected. It is now based off of you need to be open for so many hours of instruction. So each school district has different hours of instruction and then they have different hours of instruction for elementary, middle school and high school. So for you know um kindergarten through 6th grade you have to have 910 hours and then for the 7th through 12th grade which doesn't help us because you know that's kind of middle school and high school but it's 1,01 hours and um and then they have traditional schools and online schools different times. So, we worked ours out um right now to be I believe it's our middle school that has the the least amount of days they could
053take at 7 and then I believe the elementaryaries at 9. I have already uh we work with our union leadership and we have discussed and each year we sign a document and submit to the state if we had to go into um extra innings in June. Um then we would uh provide um a hybrid learning model and we've agreed to that. So we've had some conversations already about that. We're at three right now. I think we have some some wiggle room. I do foresee if not even tomorrow. I think some people are being leerary about tomorrow mainly because of next week looks even worse. But you know the safety and security of the kids and you know being a walking district really tugs at me. So um you know not sure about tomorrow just yet.
054I'll think about it after this board meeting and look at all the weather updates again. But um there will be some days coming certainly next week. I can't imagine there wouldn't be. >> Okay. you asked that question, everyone in the audience held their breath. >> I know. Well, I Yeah, I know there's, like I said, there's a lot of speculation. So, thank you. Um, I did want to take a quick uh moment to talk a little bit about some legislation, legislative updates. Um, we are halfway through the 136th General Assembly. Um, I'm, you know, um, there are some bills that are, uh, pending. the Senate returns uh to uh the the work at the end of January and the House comes back in February. Um and there's a few bills that have passed one or
055one of the branches of uh the legislature that um are kind of might be worth uh keeping an eye on. Um and some of them are I know last time I spoke a little bit about bill bills that were related to budgeting. These are more um cultural I would guess would I I would qualify them. Um the first one is uh related to posting um historical documents in schools and this has taken on a broad uh definition and it has been um also has taken uh the nickname the char nickname the additional name the Charlie Kirkmeritage American Heritage Act and it basically allows it allows public schools and public universities to um teach the positive positive impacts of Judeo-Christian religion on American history. Um, and it outlines examples uh the for example um discussing the
056religious background of signers of the Declaration of of Independence, Benjamin Franklin's call for prayer at the constitutional convention, the role of the Ten Commandments and shaping American law, situ things like that. Um so uh that's one thing that has that is um that is uh uh the house passed this bill in November and is now moving on to the Senate. Uh there's a bill called the Baby Olivia Act which the House passed in uh November and it uh requires that a a three minute baby meet baby Olivia video um be shown to uh students every year starting in fifth grade all the way up through 12th grade. says they want this video to be shown every year. Um that shows uh advocates uh um that shows gestational fetal development uh to children and uh there's
057some opposition to this from groups that uh feel that it's pjorative and and such. So that will be moving on to the Senate. Um there's another bill uh Ohio Senate Bill 34 um which the Ohio Senate passed in November ten commandments in public school classrooms. It would require public schools to display quote unquote historical texts in the classroom. This list includes the Declaration of Independence, US Constitution, Bill of Rights, the Articles of Confederation, the models of both the US and Ohio, Magna Carta, Mayflower Compact, the Northwest Ordinance, and the Ten Commandments. the school districts would have to pick four of the documents. However, if a document is donated to the schools, the bill requires that it be displayed. So, this then that takes that choice away. Um, so that is moving on to the house.
058Um then we have the popular success success sequence uh bill which passed the Senate in October and has had one hearing so far in the Ohio House education committee that would require stu schools to teach students to graduate high school, get a job and get married in that order before having a baby. Um this order of events is known as the success sequence. Uh, and the bill requires the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce to create a model curriculum for this for grades six through 12 and it would be a graduation requirement. Um and then the last one um is recent and this one academic interventions um it's Senate Bill 19 uh which would allow public school student who scores below prof proficiency in a state assessment assessment test in math or English to receive
059academic intervention services at no cost to student. Um the bill uh passed unanimously in the Senate in November and now heads to the House. Um and while this it would offer tutoring services and additional intervention services to students who fall into this category but does not provide any additional funding to districts to provide these services. So while there's a on the surface of it it sounds very positive it also does not provide you know does not give districts resources to provide these services. >> Can I is another unfunded mandate as superintendent wiki interjected which is >> not something that is helpful. So yes >> teachers already do that if they notice it. I mean like that's something that happens already. Mhm. >> So if the mandate starts, it'll just be more specific and >> Yeah.
060>> Right. Yeah. We do that already. >> Yeah. Okay. >> I mean, it's not a new like that's what we do in Lakewood. If if a student >> is not meeting standards, we remediate them and intervention >> for sure >> provide intervention and it doesn't cost them anything. And >> yeah, that's what we do. But even the mandate from like again you know you know my feelings about testing standardized testing but when you then if you intervene and and you're seeing different things in the classroom like you know we are people we can interpret those things we can move pivot. >> No no >> we're agreeing I'm just >> No, we're all agreeing. I just wanted to make sure that people who are watching this is what we do in Lakewood already. We don't need
061a state legislation to tell us that we have to remediate our children. >> What would concern me is that the it being a mandate that they would sort of start outlining how they thought it should be done or >> what curriculum you have to use. >> Yes. And um I know that uh our director of curriculum uh Stephen Ost at another presentation emphasized that when you receive mandates from the state, it takes what he referred to as time, energy, and attention away from what our incredible educators do every day with for our students in the classroom. And that every single one of these mandates requires us to figure out how to implement it and how to fund it. and that you often requires you know teacher uh in professional development in order to follow whatever
062uh guidelines they've decided that we should follow and and it's a whole thing along. So these are things that are going on. Um, I always encourage folks if they want to uh learn more, they can always reach out not only to our representatives in our district, but the sponsors of bills if they want to learn more about them and talk to them and and everything and advocate so for things. >> Can I ask you one more question? And this may be like I don't know that they've written it into the details in Senate Bill 34 where they have we have this list of documents that we may have to Is that hanging in every classroom hanging in every building hanging at each grade level? >> I believe it's every building but I I would have
063to look into that for you. Back to you. Yeah. >> So we just have a big poster of four documents and >> that's a great question. Okay, great. I I would also be how we can get a levy on bail. I think we're going to have >> We're not going to worry about this one right now. Okay. Thank you. >> I'd also be curious about >> Thanks for keeping us up to date on all this. >> All of it though. >> Oh my goodness. >> Everything is a funding thing. Everything is a Yeah. >> Goes back to the budget. >> Um so, >> well, thank you. I think these are going to be helpful to have this at the forefront. I would like to say if anyone's here and would like to leave, um we'd
064love to have you stay. you're welcome to stay, but I know if there is school tomorrow, um some people might otherwise we're going to be moving on to the communications portion of our meeting. So, just Thank you all for coming. Okay, we now move on to um comments or communications. Um, first board of education, do you have any any members have communications or comments you would like to share? >> If I can get this to turn on. Um, thank you, President Johnson. Um just an observation that you know as as uh three different kids in the district at different um uh levels um as I'm around at different you know organically as a parent you know at different activities the level of um people who commit their time to various roles within the district never
065ceases to amaze me. Um just tonight um I you know just it just seems like everywhere I turn I'm seeing um whether it's staff going the extra whether it's commission members or PTO PTA members um booster club members um you know coaches that that you know are perhaps contracted for a certain set of expectations but just give and do so so much more. um just a blanket statement of just how special that is and how there's just no shortage of examples of it um across our community and across our district and it really does make make Lakewood a a special place. So just a just a general observation from me um at this time about that. So thank you. >> That is so nice after that legislative update >> and I agree I agree with
066you. >> Yeah. >> Anyone else? >> Welcome Mrs. Roadie. We're so happy to have you. Oh, thank you so much. I'm happy to be here. >> Um, just an update that uh the Lakewood Project concert that was scheduled for Saturday evening has been moved to believe February 13th um due to potential inclement weather and plunging temperatures. And uh speaking of folks that do an amazing job, a shout out to Mike Dandrin and Emma Carson um for communicating well and working with their uh students to uh roll with the punches as you know things happen and um make and and the district for finding another date which is near impossible. Um, and I just, you know, these kids work really hard to put this show together and it's a really wonderful show. So, um, you know,
067mark your calendars for the 13th. And it's just, you know, one example of, um, you know, when we have these schedule changes, it's not just the school days that changes, it's sports, it's concerts, it's, you know, lessons and play practices and all sorts of things. And it means a lot of kids and parents and teachers and coaches and all sorts of folks have to be really flexible. So to echo what Mike had to say, thanks to everybody for for just kind of having to go with the flow with this kind of stuff that I know none of us have any control over it and can be super frustrating. Um but such is life in northeast northeast Ohio. >> Yeah. I think the Lego project that's a good example. um my seventh grader I'm assuming all
068the seventh graders maybe eighth graders are playing the orchestra with the Lakewood project or they were on Saturday but just how we include the younger kids like in athletics you see a lot of the varsity kids they do trainings and the coaches are around and with the house system you know there's fifth graders through kindergarteners all those things so it's another really good example of just how >> the aspirational aspect of >> yeah K through 12 just how integrated it is >> yeah it's a it's a wonderful thing and definitely go to the liquid project concert especially if you have little kids my I took my kids there when they were little little and now one of my daughters is playing in it. So, you never know. >> Is that it? >> Okay. >> So,
069um Treasure Road, do you have anything else? Any other comments on any topic? >> I I don't. >> Okay. >> Thank you. >> You're allowed not to. >> Superintendent, any anything? Okay. Um, we now move on to public comments. Um, I have a list here and following procedures govern public participation at all regular schoolboard meetings. These procedures apply to all speakers. The board does not discriminate based on the identity of the speaker, content of speech or viewpoint of speaker. In order to speak, attendees must first sign in, indicate their intent um before they come to the meeting. During the public participation portion, speakers will be called in order of signing in requested to state their name, city, and street. They will be limited to three minutes as indicated by the clock on display. All statements
070must be addressed to me as the presiding officer. Questions or comments directed at individual administrators or board members will not be permitted. Um comments that are repetitive, obscene, and or threatening will not be tolerated. Participants may be asked to stop speaking or to leave the meeting if they are disruptive. Participants are encouraged to direct any concerns about individual staff members to the superintendent prior to bringing them to the board. Thank you for adhering to these procedures. And tonight we have one speaker who I have absolute faith in her conforming to these rules. Martha Warner. >> Good evening. Um I'm here this evening. Martha Warner. I live on Chase Avenue. Um I'm here this evening um to speak in support of this upcoming levy. Um though I might have had a heart attack in the back
071row there just a minute ago. Um last time I was here I spoke a little bit about my story um and part of why my family chose Lakewood um based on the schools and I wanted to share the stories of actually two of my friends this evening. Um, one of my dear friends, um, has is is a fellow person who works in education like me. And as one of her children was growing up, it became abundantly evident that her child would need special services. And um, she said to me at one point, she said, "I'm so unhappy with what I am getting from my school district, and I am having to choose whether we move to Lakewood or we stay invite." Um, and it was so overwhelming to me that that was the choice in
072front of her and how specific it was that Lakewood would be the place that she would come. Somebody who really understands education, really understands special education and intervention. Um, and I I just it has always stayed with me. I mean, the story is several years old and it has always stayed with me. Another friend of mine when she was moving to the area was touring schools trying to decide where to live. And as she was um thinking about her kids and what would be a good fit, they had a list. She and her partner had a list of what they were looking for. And they toured a school in the area. And she started to say to the guidance counselor, some staff member, "Here's what we're looking for." And the guidance counselor, whoever this person
073was, pulled her into a room and said, "You're looking for Lakewood. That's what you're looking for." Um and and she lives here now. Um, and I think this really speaks to the strength and reputation of our schools. Um, these are people who are deeply, deeply knowledgeable about schools and all they can do is say great things about Lakewood. Um, but this is only possible through our sustained support of our schools as a community, including financial. Um, nearly 60% of our um, funding comes from local sources. And this is really a point of community pride to me um that we have sustained um over time our support of the schools because we know how important it is. We know that what we get from the state and our inside millillage is not enough. Um and so
074as we approach this levy this spring um I think it's imperative that we continue our support and so I'm urging the vote the board to vote in favor of and also all community members to vote when the time comes. Thank you. Thank you. And that is the only community member that has signed up. So we will move on to the consent agenda. Is there a motion um on behalf of the consent agenda? >> So moved. >> Second. >> It's been moved and seconded that we adopt the consent agenda. This requires a roll call vote. Hi, >> Mrs. Dottman. >> Hi, >> Mrs. Clark Sutton. I >> Mr. Callahan. >> I >> Miss Katenberger. >> I >> Thank you. The consent agenda is adopted. We have no policy considerations this evening. We do have human resources
075and community services resolutions. Mrs. Dotman, please. >> Okay. Okay. Uh we have two, three, four, five, um items and we need 27 actions. Um can I move to >> adopt all five? >> All five on one. >> Yes. >> Is there a second? >> Second. Sorry. >> Thank you. >> It's been moved and seconded. Um, all in favor signify by saying I. >> I opposed. And the motions carry. >> I have two more. >> Yes. >> Okay. Okay. Okay. >> Okay. All right. And then I have a motion um to approve community recreation pay rate changes. for game workers uh pay rate changes. Their hourly pay rates reflect the increase in minimum wage and competitive wave adjust wage adjustments to aquatics event stamps, summer camp, field maintenance, and game workers hourly rates effective January 1st,
0762026. >> Second. >> Thank you. Uh the resolution for community recreation pay rate changes has been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I. >> I. >> There are no opposed. resolution passes. >> Those were the same >> one more. >> Yeah. For both in game workers pay rate changes. >> Yes. >> Oh, they put them in the same. >> Okay. They're listed. >> Sorry. >> So, that was community recreation pay rate changes and game worker pay rate changes. >> Correct. >> It's been passed. We now move on to other board business. Um there are several personnel actions. I hope my paper over. Okay. Um we have two certified actions. One resignation for the purpose of retirement and just one resignation. >> Do we need to do each of these? Yes. On a
077roll. Okay. >> Separately. >> Okay. So I make a motion. >> Second. >> Okay. It's uh been moved and seconded that we take uh pass the resolution for certified um action and this would require a roll call. >> Mrs. Shaughnessy >> I. >> Mrs. Dottman >> I. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton >> I. >> Mr. Callahan >> I. >> Miss Katsenberger >> I. >> Thank you. Okay. >> Resolution passes. >> Okay. And the next resolution I move um to approve five resignations uh for classified positions. >> Second. >> Okay. This is also on one reading. Um, so requires the roll call. >> Mrs. Shaughnessy. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Dottman. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton. >> Hi. >> Mr. Callahan. >> Hi. >> Miss Katsenberger. >> Hi. >> All right. And then finally, I have a
078one resignation for a classified non-employee that I um request approval on one reading. >> Second. >> It's been moved and seconded. Um, a roll call, please. >> Mrs. Shaughnessy. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Dman. >> Hi. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton. >> I. >> Mr. Callahan. I >> Miss Katsenberger. >> Hi. >> Thank you very much. We now move on to a resolution submitting to the electors of the school district the question of an additional 6.9 mil levy for current expenses. Um I believe you're going to explain this one, Mr. Callahan. >> Thank you. Yes. Thank you, President Shaughnessy. The board of education and administration has been exploring the need for additional resources to expand academic programming, retain and recruit professional staff, expand the preschool program, and maintain district facilities. In order to place a levy on
079the ballot in May 2026, two resolutions must be approved and submitted to the appropriate county offices. The second res the second resolution authorizes the board to submit the issue uh to the community the electors for an additional tax levy for the purpose of current operating expenses. The proposed levy amount is 6.9 mills of operating revenue. This will be first assessed in tax year 2026 collection year 2027 through sound fiscal management and operational efficiencies. The district has not requested additional operating revenue since March 2020. In addition, over the last six years, the district has refinanced and advanced refunded over $34 million in debt service payments. In texture 2026 collection 2027, the previous refinancing of debt will reduce the overall debt service millage being assessed to the community by 2.0 0 mills. The current debt service tax
080rate for tax year 2025 is 7.1 mills. Uh the tax rate for tax year 2026 will be 5.1 mills. This represents a reduction of two mills for the community and the district. The district cannot shift the millillage rates between the various revenue funds. Therefore, the community must approve the additional tax question. Once approved by the community, the net tax rate change for tax year 2026 uh will be $4.9 mills versus the 6.9 mills that will appear on the ballot. The reduced levy millage equates to approximately $14 per month on a $100,000 home or $172 uh per year. And as Treasurer Roodie indicated um earlier um this could we could be required to modify this or pass additional resolution um between now and February 4th, but for now uh a motion to approve um and again
081requiring a roll call vote as it's on one read. >> Second. >> Uh the resolution has been moved and seconded. Are there any comments or questions regarding this resolution? Thank you. May we have a roll call? >> Mrs. Shaughnessy. Hi. >> Mrs. Dottman. Hi. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton. >> Hi. >> Mr. Callahan. Hi. >> Mrs. Ms. Katenberger. >> Hi. >> Thank you very much. Resolution passes. Um, Mrs. Katzenberger, I believe you have the next. >> I do. Um, these are the first item is revisions to the Lakewood City School District's preschool tuition. Um, this is increased preschool tuition rates uh are proposed beginning with the 26 2026 2027 school year. Preschool tuition rates were last raised in 2023 2024 school year. This will continue to align our program with other fullday community options and allow
082us to continue offering highquality staff and programming. Preschool is intended to be a self-funded program. I would request approval on one reading for this uh revision. Uh second. >> Thank you. It's been moved and seconded. Are there any comments or any questions this since this is one reading? >> Um yeah. So I do have a couple questions actually. Um, so in the and okay, I'm not going to be very popular with this in the public, I'm sure, but I'm just curious like um when I've talked with families who are searching for um daycare and prek programming and um and people want to come to the Lakewood PreK because it's got all the particularly the B the full day program has, you know, lots of opportunities for different kinds of learning. um but that it's also
083significantly more affordable than a lot of the other prek programs around the surrounding area. So, is a $50 a month increase enough? >> So, um I agree with you 100%. Uh we are very affordable and we're we're proud of that. um we we always want to be costneutral when it comes to our preschools. And so at this point in time, we had had uh Dr. Morgan and her team look at school districts around our area that have preschools. All of them are not created equal. They don't they don't all have general ed necessarily. Um preschools. sometimes they have some general ed students that are peers in um inclusion settings. And so we gathered that information and then her team also gathered the information from the area preschools around and and we are we are happy
084that we can keep it at this cost. It doesn't mean that over the next couple years we won't need to add to those costs but with this addition of funding we would be costneutral next year. >> Okay. Thank you. I just I appreciate that. I just >> Yeah, just wanted to ask. Thank you. >> Okay. Anything else? Any other >> Okay. Um it's been moved and seconded. This requires a roll call. >> Mrs. Shaughnessy. >> I. >> Mrs. Dottman. >> I. >> Mrs. Clark Sutton. >> I. >> Mr. Callahan. >> I. >> Miss Katsenberger. >> I. >> Thank you. And the resolution passes. Uh next item is also Mrs. Katsenberger. >> Yes. Uh it's approval of uh Lakewood High School candidates for graduation. Uh the superintendent is recommending that two candidates be approved for graduation
085mid year and I request that this is a first reading. >> Great. >> And that is that. >> Thank you. Any comments or I just had a qu this doesn't this isn't something that happens very often. >> It doesn't happen very often. Um, but when a couple of our students that we have on for today, one of them, well, obviously both of them have completed their graduation requirements and and want to move on. And then additionally, when somebody's 18, um, they have a little more of a voice in that. And so, um, as much as we want our students and and really our high school did a great job about counseling our students and saying, "Hey, take CCP classes with us." Um and but uh unfortunately these two students are ready to move on. >>
086Okay. Well, and it's great and they're graduating and they've met requirements. Okay. Yeah. Just >> so then Okay. So they are they will be 18. They are already 18. >> Correct. >> And that would be the difference when another parent says my kid's done. And it's not really an option because >> Correct. Um, so it's so difficult difficult especially when you're dealing with custody issues on some of those when they're five to 17 years old and then really in one of these um in some instances we ask the parents that they both have to agree in a situation in order for us to move forward but these students are 18. >> Okay. And then um will they still count in our June graduation numbers or are they on their own separate? Yeah, that's a great
087question. I believe um they they'll count it as their four-year graduate count. So, it would still be as the same as Yeah. >> Okay. >> Because they're graduating this year >> because they're graduating within the year. >> Yeah. >> Okay. Great. >> I don't want to get dinged for >> I know. We're helping. >> We're doing the right thing and then we're going to get dinged for it. So, just checking. Thank you. >> So, we'll be voting on that at our next regular board meeting. >> Yep. Um that concludes other board business. Um unless there's any other other Okay. Uh is there a motion for adjournment? >> So moved. >> Second. >> Been moved and seconded. All in favor signify by saying I I. >> Thank you. We are adjourned. Thank you all. >> Thank
088you.