001big crowd tonight. So, we're going to have to keep moving here. But, uh, boy, we love it when a lot of people are here. So, this is always this is a good thing. We have student recognitions and and employee recognitions and we just need to get rolling here. So, call a roll. Good. Right here. Starcher here. Austin here. KMA here. Kleinhens here. All right. Can everybody stand for the pledge? I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. I need a I need a motion to approve the May 20th 2025 board agenda as presented and amended. So moved. Second. Kleinhens, yes. Koosma, yes. Austin, yes. Starcher, yes. Goodight. Yes. Need a motion to
002approve the minutes of the April 15, 2025 board of education regular session. So moved. Second. Um, Koosma. Yes. Art Starcher, yes. Goodight, yes. Austin, yes. Klein Hands, yes. Mr. Tutor. All right. So, we are going to start our recognitions this evening um with the auditor estate award, which we received for exemplary financial reporting. Um, and this award is going to be presented, Mrs. Welty as this is really her and her department's work. And Mr. Joe Braden from the auditor of the state's office is here with us to say a few words and present this. Thank you. All right. Thank you. It's my honor to be here tonight on behalf of Ohio Auditor State Keith Faber to present the Worcester City School District, the Ohio Auditor State Award. It's important to note that this puts the
003Worcester City School District in a very select group. The Auditor State's office audits nearly 6,000 entities, about 4,200 of them annually, and very few of those entities that are audited are even eligible for this award. The auditor state award is presented to local governments and school districts upon the completion of a financial audit that meet the following criteria of a clean audit. I'm going to read through all this criteria so everyone knows what it took for for the school district to get this. The entity must file the financial report with the auditor states office by the statutory due date without extension via the HKO system in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The audit report does not contain any findings for recovery, any material citations or material weaknesses, no significant deficiencies, any uniform guidance findings
004or any question costs. The ent's management letter must contain no comments related to any ethics referrals, any question costs, any lack of timely report submission, bank reconciliation issues, failure to obtain a timely single audit in accordance with uniform guidance, findings for recovery, public meetings, or public records issues, and the entity shall have no other financial cial or other concerns. This award represents the hard work of all the Worcester City School District and the financial staff who make an effort each day to attain accounting excellence. I want to recognize all the board members and the superintendent that have done an outstanding job watching over every dollar here at the Worcester City School District. I especially would like to recognize, and Amy, if you'd like to step up here. I'd especially like to recognize Amy Welty. This
005is your treasurer for her outstanding leadership, her professionalism, and her exceptional commitment to fiscal integrity. On behalf of Ohio Auditor State Keith Faber, I would like to present the Ohio Auditor State Award to the Worcester City School District. [Applause] [Music] Thank you very much. You're welcome. So awesome. Okay, congratulations. How nice. Okay, now we're going to move on to student recognitions and we could use Mr. Baiso. Oh boy. Little one. Kindergarteners. Okay. Well, good evening, Mr. Tutor and members of the board. Tonight, I have two wonderful kindergarten students from Cornerstone Elementary. And our first student here is Benjamin Rogers. Ben is here tonight. I kind of saw them. the uh his parents Alexandria and dad Kyle and sister Charlotte as well as I think two of his grandmas. If you could just wave and be
006[Applause] [Music] recognized and Ben was nominated by his teacher, Mrs. Mayor, and she is here tonight to say some kind words about him. Benjamin is such a joy to have in the classroom. Whenever he walks the halls of Cornerstone Elementary, he consistently will greet you with a smile and a hug. Ben is always patient and kind to his peers and myself included. He understands the importance of helping others and will always help anyone in need, whether it be with handwriting, math, or even solving a problem while he is playing with his classmates. He is such a hard worker and always wants to learn more. I loved watching Ben's love for reading continue to grow this year. I know Ben is going to achieve great things in his academic years, and I am so proud of
007him. Great work, Ben. [Applause] Ben, may I shake your hand? Yeah. Fist bump. Awesome. Congratulations. Wonderful, Ben. That's awesome. Awesome. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Oh my god, brother. Our second student tonight is Everett Pergowitz and he is here with his mom and dad, Anna and Mark. if you could just wave and be [Applause] [Music] [Applause] recognized. And Everett, who is also a kindergartener at Cornerstone, was nominated by his teacher, Miss Ryder, and she is here to share some kind words about him. Everett is one of the smartest, funniest, and liveliest kindergarteners I've ever had. He was an e it was an easy decision to nominate him for this award. His drive to learn and grow in school is unmatched. Everett is already establishing great study habits by completing his homework that he requested and always
008reading his site word and book baggie for Skittles. He he works hard each day and he is always kind to his peers and all of his teachers. He helps his friends out with their schoolwork. He reads with them and is there to play if they need a friend. He he is also thoroughly um enjoys his I also and thoroughly enjoy his fascination with jellyfish. Um this year I have learned about all the different kinds of jellyfish and their attributes. Um I even take pictures of jellyfish when I go to zoos and aquariums just to show him that I am learning with him. Um I feel lucky to have had Everett in my class this year and I will definitely miss him next year when he is a big first grader. I'm so proud proud of
009you, Everett. And I hope you have a great summer and get to see some really cool jellyfish. [Applause] Good evening, community members and members of the board. My name is Gabrielle Montgomery. I'm the principal at Keen Elementary. I have three incredible keen leaders to share with you this evening. The first is a third grader, Veila Vorce. She is in Mrs. Yakapro's uh third grade class and she is joined this evening by her mom and dad Amanda and Jacob, sister Athena, brothers Damon and Liam, and Grandpa Tim. Thank you for being here. If you could wave to be [Music] recognized, Mrs. Yakapero could not be here this evening but I am excited to share with you um her nomination for VA is my student of the month. She has had a wonderful year at Keen. She
010is kind, works hard and is a friend to all. Vila always makes good seat makes a good seating choice and puts her best effort into every assignment. She steps up to help our classroom and her classmates without being asked. Her upbeat and optimistic outlook and actions have a noticeable effect on those around her, making them feel more positive and motivated. We have been lucky to have VA as a part of our third grade class this year. Congratulations, VA. Nice job. Great. You're welcome. Our second keen leader to introduce this evening is McKenna Best. She is joined this evening by her mom and dad, Ashley and Jamie, and her sister, Finley and Grandma, Linda. If you could wave to be recognized. McKenna is a fourth grade student and she is joined this evening by one of
011her teachers, Mrs. Meyer, who's going to share her nomination with you. I'm very proud to nominate McKenna Bez. She's been one of the best students all year. Um, McKenna is a hard-working student who is always has a warm, welcoming smile. She comes to school ready to learn and strives to do her best in her schoolwork. She is kind and respectful to both her peers and teachers. She volunteers to help her classmates when they do not understand assign an assignment, which I have to, you know, go off my little thing because McKenna really is a teacher at heart. And though she's had some struggles with learning, she has superseded those things and she is so willing when she grasps them, she turns to one of her peers and says, "Here, let me help you." So, she
012has I I can't say how proud I am of you. She's a joy to have in class and I am proud of her progress in both math and reading. Way to go, McKenna. [Applause] Wonderful. Congratulations. You're welcome. Our third keen leader this evening is Nora Shion. She is joined by mom and dad Leslie and Evan, her brother Miles, and Grandma Wendy, Grandpa Dave, and Grandpa Dennis. If you could all wave to be [Music] recognized. Nora is a first grade student in Mrs. Jordan's class, and Mrs. Jordan is going to share her nomination with you. I'm very pleased to announce that Nora is our board of education student of the month. She is because she is kind and helps her friends and teachers when they need it. As a student lighthouse member, Nora demonstrates the seven
013habits by having a voice in our school's decision-making. Nora is brave when she tries something new, even if it's hard. She shares, she takes turns, and makes everyone feel included. When somebody is sad, Nora does not hesitate to help them. She shows us that being a leader means being respectful, responsible, and caring. [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Wonderful job. Good evening. My name is Jamie Tucker and I'm the principal at Melrose Elementary. We have two students to recognize tonight. First, we'd like to recognize Ally Swiger who's here with mom Sarah, dad Joshua, and brother Jacob. Please wave to be recognized. Uh Dr. Dellski has nominated Ally um and she was unable to attend tonight. So I will read her nomination. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to nominate Ally as a student of the month. Ally
014is a sweet, kind young lady who is one of the hardest workers I know. She always tries to help her peers and teachers. She wants to do well. Some things such as spelling and reading do not come particularly easy for Ally. yet she sticks with it and always keeps trying. She has made so much progress this year because she pays attention and never gives up. She is always respectful to adults and follows rules. Ally comes into my room every morning and we do a logic puzzle together. Seeing her first thing in the morning is one of the highlights of my day. I'm looking forward to watching Ally continue to learn and grow. The world is a better place because of Valley. [Music] [Applause] Next, we would like to recognize Ellie Routabush, who's here with mom
015Harley. Please wave to be [Music] recognized. I will let Mrs. Murphy read her nomination for Ellie. I'm nominating Ellie Roabush for Board of Education student of the month. I've had the privilege to be a part of Ellie's education this year. Ellie is a very driven student. She approaches challenges with a smile and her determination is amazing. Ellie always has a positive outlook on life and she's always upbeat. She can often be found lifting the spirits of others. She is loved by her classmates and teachers. She's always polite, courteous, and respectful to everyone she meets. Ellie is mature, and accepting of others. When other students are struggling, she is the one to be right there by their side. Ellie demonstrates leader-like behavior in and out of the classroom. She serves as a positive role model for
016her peers. She is so well-mannered, she models the type of student that teachers would love to have filling up their classrooms. Ellie demonstrates these qualities each and every day through her quiet demeanor. Academically, Ellie always tries her hardest and does her best work, even when the work is difficult for her. Ellie's reading scores have improved immensely since the beginning of the school year. She has made over one year's growth. She continues to show growth in all academic areas. Her academic strides have been wonderful to watch this year. These are the reasons this special girl is so deserving to be student of the month. I look forward to seeing where the future takes Ellie. The possibilities are endless and exciting. Thank you. [Applause] Good evening everyone. Um, I'm Steve Furlong, principal at Parkview Elementary. Tonight we
017have two awesome third grade students with us. Our first one is Aia Tucker and her mom Kristen and dad JT and sister Everly are there. Could you wave and be recognized? Afia was nominated by her teacher, Miss Rut, and she's here this evening to share why. All right. I have the joy of recognizing one of my amazing students, Afia Tucker. Afia is the kind of student who makes a lasting impression, not just because of what she achieves, but because of who she is. She is respectful and kind to everyone around her, whether it's helping her classmates or listening attentively to her teachers. She treats others with care and is always sharing her positivity. One thing that I really have admired about Afia this school year is her ability to set goals for herself and then
018put in the effort to not only meet her goals, but surpass them. She doesn't back down from challenges. She works hard, ask thoughtful questions, and keeps pushing herself to grow. I have also been fortunate enough to witness AIA's confidence grow this year. She has had the courage to do the right thing even when it feels hard and scary. She has what I like to call quiet bravery. Aia, you inspire me each day to be a better teacher because of the student you are. Your excitement and joy for learning is contagious. I'm so proud of all your growth this year and thank you for always being a leader in our classroom. [Music] Congrats. Wonderful job. Thank you. Okay. Our second student is Logan Yoder. His uh uh mom Kirsten and stepdad Kevin and the rest of
019his brothers and sisters in the back. If you could wave, please be recognized. [Music] Logan was nominated by Mrs. Bowman, and Mrs. Bowman is here to share why. Um, I'm Logan's art teacher. So, let me introduce you to Logan. He is a third grader at Parkfield Elementary. He is also a local artist. He sells his artwork on Facebook through his mom's Facebook account. if you would like to purchase anything. His mom's name is Kristen Bowman. I considered um purchasing, but thought this may create some financial problems for me as I have about 600 art students and I have trouble saying no to supporting their fundraising efforts. Logan's artwork is always spectacular, but what made Logan really stand out in addition to his artistic ability was his helpful attitude, his excellent behavior, his kindness, and his
020work ethic. His character is why I nominated nominated him for student of the month. At the beginning of the school year, he would walk around the art room and make sure everything was cleaned up from his class before he lined up. Logan is new to Park View this year, so his ownership and taking care of the school, specifically the art room, gave me a quick connection to this new young man. When it was time to select students for a mural painting field trip, I knew I would take Logan at Main Street Bank. He helped to make sure we left the area we were working on perfectly clean. He wiped the window sill paint drips as others were just standing around waiting to leave. That day I was thankful that Logan was a student at Parkview
021and I knew Logan deserved to be the student of the month. Keep up the good work, Logan. Nice job. Awesome. Yeah. Hello. My name is Heidi Hos. I am the principal of Edgewood Middle School and I have some fabulous students to present to you tonight. We are going to start with Juliana Peruso and she is joined by mom Sylviani, dad Luchiano, sister Isabella, and brother Luca. And Mrs. Castor is going to brag a little bit about Juliana, right? Julia right now. Are you ready? All right, here we go. Good evening, everyone. So, our team at Edgewood is the stars team and we've chosen Julia Peruso as our four-star general. Julia exemplifies all the characteristics of Riseze and is a joy to have in all of our classrooms. In the classroom, she's a conscientious student with
022exceptional work ethic who takes pride in her work and is always willing to help her classmates when needed. She has high standards for herself academically and strives to meet her goals and sets an example for all to follow. She's often seen throughout the school encouraging younger students and sharing her positivity with them. I've witnessed it myself. Um, at Recess, Julia is also seen encouraging students and including everyone. As an athlete, Julia's volleyball coach echoes what we see in the classroom and throughout the school. She is hardworking and gives her all to the sport. The Stars team is proud to honor Julia as our four-star general. Congratulations. Thank you. Congratulations. Next up, we have two students um that our second team is going to be honoring tonight. So, I will say both students names and who
023is joining them and then Mr. Beanie's got a combo pack for you. So, we'll start with Kenna Hastings, and she is joined by mom Lauren, um, dad Jake, brother Colton, Grandma Lori, Grandma Beth, and Grandpa Mark Hastings. If you want to wave in the [Applause] back. And we also have Jamus Laoose, and he is joined by dad James, mom Patina, and brother Noah. If you want to wave in the front row in the back. All right. Mr. Beanie is legendary. Are you ready for this? Because you never know what's going to happen next. But he's going to brag about you. Okay. All right. It is with great pleasure that the Phoenix team recognizes Kenna and Jamus as students of the month for May 2025. Since the first day of school, Kenna has been an outstanding
024student and a wonderful young lady. She's an Edgewood cheerleader who consistently shows a bright outlook in her classes on a daily basis. She doesn't only do what is required, but also goes above and beyond to achieve mastery in her learning. Kenna is a supportive friend, and her peers often look to her for guidance. Her infectious smile brings joy to our team and we are so grateful to have had her as a student this year. When Jamus first came to Edgewood earlier this year, we knew from day one we had a great student. His dedication to academic excellence, his positive attitude, and his consistent efforts to contribute to both the classroom and our school community have not gone unnoticed. Whether it is in participation in class discussions, his willingness to help others, or his leadership by
025example, Jamus serves as a role model for his peers. We are incredibly proud of both of their achievements and the way they uphold our school's rise values. Since the first day they arrived at Edgewood, they have demonstrated respect, integrity, safety, and engagement. Their hard work and enthusiasm inspires both students and staff and we look forward to seeing all the great things that they will continue to accomplish. I will end with a poem that I wrote for the two of them. I am very honored to teach this young lady and young man. See, every day at school, they always try the best they can. They come prepared for class. They will work with anyone. It's students just like them that make my job so much fun. Kenna is a cheerleader so full of spirit and grace.
026And when she's in the classroom, no one can take her place. I'm proud to be her teacher. She inspires the best in me. She is the perfect student all a seventh grader should be. Jamus has the characteristics to be one of the best. When in the classroom and in life, he will always pass the test. with his quiet confidence and a smile from ear to ear. My classroom got much better when he moved in this year. I will end by saying what an honor I have tonight to recognize these students who always shine so bright. I can't wait to see what their future holds in store and all the opportunities they still have to explore. Congratulations. [Music] Congratulations. John [Applause] Hi everyone. My name is Margaret Davis. I'm the associate principal at Worester High School.
027Um I'm here to introduce two wonderful students. Our first student is um Kenzie Grimwood. She's here tonight with her parents in the front. If you guys want to wave. Thank you. Here to say a few words about Kenzie is Mr. Kester. I did not write a poem, but but she's a great student, so she probably would be easy to write one. I also want to let you know that multiple teachers had nominated Kenzie for this as well, but I'll be sharing up some of my thoughts. So, Kenzie is a student in my financial literacy class this semester, and she brings a ton of positive energy to class every single day. She's an outstanding student, isn't always engaged in the activities we're doing. Every project she does goes above and beyond the basic requirements and is
028completed in great detail. I appreciate the fact that she has a constant genuine desire to learn and grow and is always pushing herself, never backing away from any challenge. This strong work work ethic will help her to be successful as she moves through her high school career and beyond. Additionally, Kenzie applies the things covered in class to her life, which is something every teacher greatly appreciates. Kenzie also leads by example in the classroom. She works very well with her peers and reaches out to make sure that everyone has someone to work with at all times. The kindness, respect, and integrity she demonstrates on a daily basis is truly outstanding. Thank you, Kenzie. [Applause] Our second student tonight is Joseph Aapong joined by family and little brother Alador. Here to say a few words is Mr.
029Heler. Good evening everybody. Um, one of the things as a high school teacher I try to do each year is create five families, five periods a day. And within those families, different things happen. Some things are organic, some things aren't. Um, but one of the things I wanted to share today was something organic that happened in my AP chemistry class related to Joseph here. Um, Joseph became our chief calculator for all of our calculations in He knows what's about to happen. for all of our calculations in AP chemistry. Um, how did that happen? Three ways. Number one, he was always prepared. He brought everything he needed, including a calculator. So, we decided he needed a song every time that he had a calculator ready. So, this was the song that we chose for his theme
030song every time that we had a calculation. I think you're going to recognize it. [Music] That's the Home Depot theme song. Did you guys hear that? Because that's where people go to do hard work. So, we thought that was appropriate that we would have that be Joe's song. So, every time he we had a calculation, we had that on someone's Chromebook and boom, we hit the song and it would he'd start us calculating. Um, so number one, he was prepared. Number two, he was present um here every single day. And not just present being here, but present being engaged in class. So that's awesome, too. And the other thing is he was trusted. You don't get a theme song unless you are trusted by your other peers. So um congratulations to Joseph and thank you
031for all your hard work this year. [Applause] Okay, we need uh Mrs. Hos back up here. She has a special award to give. Yeah. All right. This is so fun bragging about all the amazing students, educators, and people that are retiring from our district. I wish every meeting was this exciting. Um, I'm going to introduce to you tonight, and it's a distinct honor to recognize one of the most dedicated, impactful educators in our district, Natalie Skellyy. Natalie was nominated and was chosen by a regional selection committee representing not only Wayne County, but Holmes County, Stark County, and Wayne County schools to be the SST9 regional recipient of the Franklin B. Walter Outstanding Educator Award. There were many, many submissions across all different counties and she was chosen as the teacher of the year. So, first
032let's give a round of applause to [Applause] [Music] [Applause] [Music] Natalie. Natalie's impact on students is truly profound. She approaches each learner with a deep understanding of their individual needs. She uses data, insight, and empathy to guide all of her instruction, not only on a daily basis, but period by period, depending who walks through her door. She doesn't just teach, she truly connects. She sees behavior as a communication. She adapts her methods and creates a classroom culture where every student feels safe, supported, and challenged. and they all grow. Beyond her classroom, Natalie really is a true leader in our school. She says our heads our science and social studies teams, collaborates selflessly with colleagues, consistently raises the bar for excellence. Her creativity comes to life in hands-on projects like egg egg drops, robots, roller coasters,
033recreating snowflakes out of all different things. Um, and what starts out as looking like a mess ends up being amazing, beautiful products and true learning from each kiddo. Her experiences are unforgettable. They're meaningful and they change lives for every student that walks into her classroom. She also steps up in moments of need, which happens in education, right? Um, our school was searching for a volleyball coach. And although she tried to avert eye contact, eventually she volunteered on her own, um, she was a busy mom, a teacher, a team leader, but she knew students needed a coach, and so she stepped up and took that opportunity and showed up every day and made them better volleyball players because of it. She is a true role model of professionalism, resiliency, and heart. She seeks out feedback constantly,
034even though she's phenomenal, embraces continuous improvement, and truly uplifts everyone around her. She inspires her students, her peers, her entire school community, and me as her leader. She truly is the teacher of the year, not only in those three counties, but in Ohio, if you ask me, in the world. She's amazing. So, congratulations, Natalie Skellyy. [Music] [Applause] [Music] [Applause] Okay, congratulations, Natalie. And uh so at this time uh this if you were on student recognitions, this would be good segue to go home and eat supper. So if you want to take off right now, that would be just fine. If you want to stick around, that's fine, too. But thank you for coming. Yeah. Does she not? That's my really excellent in that role. You're going to first I know. Uhhuh. Yes. I'll start it.
035know when to come Um, and so we're going to start our retirement resi u uh recognitions and I'm actually going to go first. So I'm going to go over there because we're going to have our retiree come up with us and then um you know the different people will come and share and it'll be another another great time. So appreciate everybody coming and your patience to get to this point. All right, Mrs. Federinko, you can come up. You can be the the the model retiree first, so everybody will know what to do after you. Okay. Would you please? So, it is my privilege to honor Mrs. Federinko this evening who is retiring as our current director of communications. Um, Shannon has been in education for 32 years. She graduated from Akran uh with a degree
036in dance and education and then she has a master's degree in administration and also a superintendent's license from Ashlin University. Uh she taught middle school uh math and science for 12 years um and also served on the kind of leadership um roles within um the OMLA which is our middle school conference. Um she also was an assistant principal at Claget Middle School in Madina in North Royaltton. Um and was the Heritage Elementary principal before coming to Worcester. Uh she served at Edgewood Middle School as principal and most recently now as the director of communications. Um, you know, honestly what I can tell you, I'm we're so excited for Shannon, um, as she is in this muchdeserved retirement. Uh, but it has been such an honor and a privilege to work with her. Uh, in the
037last few years, I really feel like because of of her work and perseverance, we have really developed, I think, what what we hope to be a continued expectation in our communications department and really establish those norms. And as good as she is as a um employee, she impresses me even more as a person. Uh Shannon is one of the kindest people I've ever met. Um she is always thinking of others, is extremely professional. Um and just that that always I' I've never seen her not, you know, handle something with grace and professionalism. And I think that is a definition of her character. And so I've really appreciated working with Shannon. um a little bummed for her to leave. We were really getting that communication things going. Uh but she's really left us in a good
038place. So congratulations, Shannon. [Applause] Maybe Shannon. Yeah. Shannon, where you going? Yeah. Gonna come this way. Sorry, I probably [Music] So, congratulations for every reason. You're welcome. Yeah. Mhm. Thank you. Hey, let's go on the other side. That's what I thought. Okay. So they don't have to reach. Fine. Perfect. Wonderful. All right. Um, it is with pleasure that I recognize Bonnie Major and her retirement after 35 years of service to Worcester City School District. During her time here, she has served in many roles in various buildings. This includes a teacher aid, a lunchroom aid at Leighton Elementary, summer secretarial support, the Melrose safety patrol co-coordinator, and the secretary at Melrose Elementary. Bonnie has made great connections not only with staff members, but also with students and families. We so often hear, "Bonnie was the secretary
039when I went to Melrose." Bonnie is a friendly face and a warm greeting to those who call or stop by our office. Bonnie has dedicated her time to Worcester City Schools and serving the students and families of both Leighton and Melrose Elementary. We wish Bonnie the best in this new chapter of her life. Thank you, Bonnie, and happy [Applause] retirement. Thank you. And I grew [Applause] up always ladies. Good evening everyone. Um, I have the pleasure of talking here about Mrs. Reek and her retirement that she uh has so uh much earned over the years. Um, I'd like to start out by just kind of sharing that uh she started her career at uh Edgewood in 1999, but she also made it to Wayne Elementary, Cornerstone Elementary, Keen Elementary, and Park View Elementary, and she's
040finishing up this year at Parkview. I don't know why she didn't stop and just there was a couple more to get. Uh, but so I asked Mrs. Reek what you know some of her proudest moments and what she enjoyed most about her position as a counselor and Mrs. Reek just shared with me actually of all the many things that she's achieved um over the years but uh one of the proudest moments has been most recent Mrs. Zeke or Angela uh led the charge over the past eight years of implementing the leader in me here in Worcester City Schools and just in the past month all her effort and work uh came to fruition as Park View became a lighthouse school. This is an amazing achievement and we know it takes students and staff of great
041people but it takes a great person to lead that charge and Angela did that and so that she was a veh the biggest key factor in us reaching that goal. things that she said she would miss most about being a counselor, of course, she shared were all the kids. And then I asked her what she would what she's most looking forward to. And she said she wants to spend as much time with her mom uh as possible who is 88 years old. So, congratulations on your retirement. Angela, we're going to miss you. [Applause] different. I won't miss that one. Okay. Uh, sorry about that, Mrs. Reek. All right. Our next retiree, uh, Mr. Snyder, Larry Snyder. Um, I also can say that as Jamie, you said that everybody says, "I think I had Bonnie as
042was there when I was there." I think we can say that about Mr. Snyder, too. Many people have shared that with me. Uh, Larry Snyder. Um he has been at Park View for a long time. He actually went to school at Parkview when he was in second, third, and fourth grade. He then graduated from Worcester High School in 1967 and then he decided to make his way back to Park View to finish out his time. So Larry told me um what he really enjoyed and was very uh the most thankful for was the opportunity to work in Worcester City Schools. He's always loved being part of this community and part of the school district. He worked at Lincoln Way, the high school, and Parkview for a total of 31 years, and the past 16 of
043them have been at Parkview Elementary. What uh what enjoyed what he enjoyed most uh was about developing the relationships with all the students and staff. Larry was always there to be a helping hand for our students. At lunchtime, he uh he would pass out napkins and spoons and straws and those things, but most of all, he was always there to make sure to pour the syrup because he didn't want it on the floor cuz then he have to clean it up. Also, and one of the most enjoyable things for me was I I got to watch Mr. Snider always tell the joke of the day that was outside the cafeteria door, and the kids always enjoyed that. Um, one, uh, one of the biggest things I can say about Larry, who was a, he was
044always at work. He rarely missed. And I think one of the biggest things that we're going to miss about that is seeing Larry walk through the door every day. Uh, Larry is looking forward to playing his guitar and riding his motorcycle when he after retiring. Congratulations, Larry. You do get one. It does have the right name. There we go. Yeah, it's got it. Larry, just don't play the guitar and ride the motorcycle at the same time. I know you're retired, but let's just do that. Oh, all right. All right. Deep breath. We've got this. No tears. Game face. All right. I am going to introduce to you. Come on up here. Come on. Come on up here. Kelly Williams, who has not only been a valued colleague, but truly one of the heartbeats of our
045school community. As she steps into retirement, we have had a chance to reflect on a career filled with passion, purpose, and people who are lucky enough to work alongside of her. I can't look at you. One of Kelly's favorite roles throughout her time was serving as a librarian technician, a job that lit a spark in her. She discovered the love back in Mrs. Albright's class, and from there she dove in wholeheartedly. She loves sharing new books, being a part of the circuits, and even started a program called Bookends, a special evening where families came to the library to share a snack and a story. It was meaningful, personal, and so very Kelly. She was also there during a tougher chapter, the fire that damaged the library at Wayne Elementary, for any of you who are
046around and remember that. But even then, what stood out to her wasn't the loss. It was the way the community came together. The gra the Graange opened its doors. A local trucking company donated a semitra to create a temporary library. And when it was time to celebrate the reopening, Rick helped MC a joyful event that honored that incredible effort right here. MC Rick, who knew? For all those grad parties, if you haven't gotten someone, apparently he's the best. Kelly never forgot how the community rallied together and she's been a source of that same spirit for so many others ever since. Later working at the high school, she not only enjoyed her colleagues, but she grew tremendously, especially in the world of technology. She started in an era with no computers and she adapted and thrived
047through all of it. That curiosity and resilience gave her the skills that she now has and carries with her forever. I just saw her teaching her replacement all the technology pieces and parts and it was a lot of fun. Now, on a personal note, I had the absolute pleasure of working with Kelly for the first time when I was an intern at Worcester High School. I was brand new to the world of administration and totally overwhelmed with a lot of different pieces and parts. But Kelly was always so kind. She was helpful. She was cheerful. And she made that scary new rule so much easier. Her warmth left a lasting impression on me. I still remember the time where we had a table and we were seeing who could jump from the ground up to
048the table. all of the administrators while Kelly like measured and encouraged us which looking back was not a smart how we didn't pull a hammy or hurt ourselves but she was always in for the fun and almost encouraged it and kept it forward which really made some of those tough days in the admin world so much easier. I was lucky enough to work with her again a second time when I came to Edgewood and once again it was a new brand new role for me and once again there was Kelly welcoming, smiling and shining her light on everyone around her. She brings such a joyful spirit to our space and more than that she shares it with every single student who walks through the door. Many of them don't come because of a scheduling issue
049or a school related issue. They come because they know she'll offer a smile, a listening ear, a hug, and just a caring heart. Her presence is comforting and it's love. And it has made a difference in each and every life that walks through that door. Not just our students, but our staff, our community members, and anyone lucky enough to get to be in contact with her. As Kelly moves into retirement, she's looking forward to enjoying time in the woods, traveling to new places with Keith, camping with Caitlyn in Kentucky, and spending peaceful time with Michelle. She's going to sing in church. She's going to walk her dogs, and she's going to enjoy just being together with everyone. Kelly, we're going to miss your energy, your compassion, and the way you light up every space that
050you enter. Thank you for the years you've given all of us and the heart you've shared with all of us students and staff alike. Please enjoy this ne this next chapter. You've earned every beautiful moment of it. And lastly, I have to tell you something special that Kelly's been doing. Every single day she sends an email to our entire staff and she usually has three or four four bullet points that she says things that Kelly's going to miss when she retires. And it's amazing because you think you truly know someone and then you read these and you have no idea some of the things that she takes part in or delights in and mocks you in. I found out this year from Kelly that she's actually not my secretary. I asked her something. She's like,
051"Well, I'm actually not your secretary, but yes." And I was like, "What? You're not?" And then she was like, "No, I didn't mean in that way." Hi. So, we had a lot of fun with that. But it has been really neat having you um send those things out every day and everybody talks about their when is Kelly going to send it out because we love hearing about it. So, Kelly, congratulations on the most amazing career but being an amazing human. You will be missed more than you know. [Applause] Look at that. So, I have the pleasure of talking about six different people tonight, which is awesome. I'm really happy for all of you. Really sad for myself since six of you are leaving the high school next year. But first up is Denise Broda. We're
052good. If the rest of you want to just start making your way over, that would be awesome, too. There's There's five more of you. All right. It is an honor to recognize and celebrate someone who has been an integral part of the Worcester High School family for the past nine years. Denise, your dedication, professionalism, and unwavering support have made a lasting impact on our school community. Whether through your daily contributions, your kindness towards students and staff, or simply your presence in the hallways, you've helped shape Worcester into a better place. 9 years is no small milestone, and your retirement is well-earned. While we'll miss you deeply, we're also incredibly excited for you as you begin this new chapter. May it be filled with relaxation, adventure, and all the things that bring you joy. on behalf
053of the entire Worcester High School community. Thank you and congratulations and happy retirement. [Applause] [Music] Okay, I'm going to do better with that next time. Okay, Mrs. Goff. [Applause] Cheryl Goff has been a staple in our high school guidance staff. And it is my privilege to honor someone whose compassion, wisdom, and unwavering dedication have touched countless lives. For 20 years, Cheryl has been a guiding light for students, families, and colleagues throughout Worcester City Schools. As a school counselor, she has done far more than advised. She has listened, encouraged, supported, and inspired. Her impact can't be measured in numbers. It lives in the confidence she's helped build and the future she's helped shape. Cheryl, your calm presence, deep care, and tireless work have left a lasting legacy. Though we're sad to see you go, we are
054so grateful for everything you've given, and we're thrilled for the well-earned rest and joy that retirement brings. From all of us, thank you and congratulations. [Applause] just so many of you. Our next retiree is a truly special member of our worester city schools family. A woman who's nourished not just our students bodies but also their hearts. Cynthia Jackson. Over the years, she's brought warmth and care to Wayne Elementary, Edgewood Middle School, Cornerstone Elementary, and Worcester High School. No matter the kitchen, her dedication never wavered. She showed up each day with a strong work ethic, a kind heart, and a smile that made everyone feel at home. Her service has meant so much to our schools and our students, more than words can express. She's been a quiet hero behind the scenes, and her impact will
055be remembered long after her final meal is served. Thank you for your 28 years of hard work and kindness. We wish you all the joy, rest, and happiness in this next chapter. Congratulations. Congratulations. [Music] You think I would get it? Yeah, I'm doing a really great job. There we go. I'm I'm still going to forget even though I put these up here. We'll we'll get it. Our next retiree is Chris Matthew. Someone who has not only shaped minds but shaped [Applause] lives. For 31 years, Chris has been more than a Spanish teacher. She's been a storyteller, a cultural ambassador, a passionate educator who's opened doors to new worlds through language and connection. In Chris's classroom, Spanish wasn't was just lived. Whether it was introducing students to the rhythms of Latin American music, the richness of
056Hispanic culture, or the humor and learning to roll your Rs, Chris made the language come alive. And through that, she helped so many students feel more alive, more capable, more confident, and more curious. But Chris's legacy doesn't stop at the classroom door. As the varsity swim coach for both the boys and the girls teams, Chris turned early morning practices into lessons in discipline, grit, and teamwork. Under her leadership, countless swimmers not only improved their strokes and times, but grew into leaders. She taught them how to push through hard days, how to support each other, and how to believe in their potential even when the pool felt endless. Under her leadership, many of Worester swimmers have gone on to compete at the state and collegiate levels. Thank you so much, coach. Congratulations. I know. Yeah, you're
057gonna She's just told me she's going to be my sub next year. So, good. You're hired as a building sub. Our next retiree is someone whose presence, dedication, and heart have touched nearly every corner of Worcester City Schools, the incredible Carol [Applause] Mills. For 25 years, Carol has worn many hats and worn them all with grace, compassion, and unwavering commitment. From her early days as a teacher aid at Melrose and Leighton Elementary to supporting students as a transportation pair professional and lifting school spirit as a variety of middle school coaches, she's always led with heart. She continued that same dedication as a secretary at Edgewood Middle School, then as the eighth grade secretary at Worcester High School, and most recent rec recently as the trusted and caring presence in the high school counseling office. Through
058every role, she's been a constant support for students, staff, and families. Always willing to help, listen, and make someone's day a little brighter. Your impact is woven into the fabric of this district. You've given so much of yourself to this community, and we are better for it. As you step into retirement, know that your legacy will remain, not just in the work that you've done, but in the lives that you've touched. Thank you, Carol, for 25 years of incredible service. We wish you all the joy, relaxation, and new adventures that retirement brings. You will be missed. Congratulations. [Applause] I would also like to say that Denise Broa earlier shared a wonderful presentation that had uh some of these lovely ladies in it. So, if any of you want to see some photos of Denise or
059Carol or Ann Oh, they're good. They're from the They're good. All good photos. It was from the It was from a class reunion. It was really sweet. So, all right. Last but not least is Annne Roberson. [Applause] Anne is someone whose heart, wisdom, and joyful spirit have made a lasting difference in the lives of so many. For 29 years, Anne has served as a steady, compassionate guide to students, families, and colleagues across Worcester City Schools. As a school counselor, she's been a trusted voice, a calm presence, and a true advocate for every student who has walked through her door. Her laughter, so often heard in the hallways of the high school, brought light and warmth to even the busiest days. That joy will be deeply missed but never forgotten. And your legacy is not only
060in the years you've given, but in the countless lives you've touched with care, patience, and kindness. You've given so much to this district, and we are truly grateful. As you begin this next chapter, we wish you peace, joy, and all the adventures that you so deeply deserve. Thank you so much. Happy [Applause] retirement. Congratulations. Good evening. I'm going to recognize Robin Long. She had to leave early. She didn't realize that board meetings take this long. Um and she had an appointment. So, um, tonight I would like to take a moment to recognize and celebrate someone very special, Robin Long, who is retiring after 17 years of dedicated service to our district. Robin joined us in 2008 from Southeast Local Schools, bringing with her a strong work ethic and a heart for service. She was first
061hired as the athletic department secretary and from there continued to serve in multiple key roles across the district. In 2014, she transitioned to become the Edgewood Middle School secretary. And then in 2018, she began what would many say her most beloved role as the preschool secretary. Robin truly became the heart of the preschool. Known for her kindness and genuine care for every student, staff member, and family she encountered. She is always ready to lend a helping hand wherever it is needed. We are incredibly grateful for Robin's dedication to the district, her flexibility, and her steady presence. She will be greatly missed, but we wish her all the joy and relaxation this next chapter has to offer. I've heard she's going to be doing a lot of camping. We celebrate her retirement knowing she has left
062a lasting impact on so many. Thank you, Robin, for everything. [Applause] Okay, I think that's everybody that's coming, right? Okay, thank you. Oh, computer still works. I know, right? Yes, of course. Yeah. Yes. That's good. How kind. So this too, if the retirees want to go, they can go ahead and go. Now we're going to Thank you. Now we're going to hear a report from Superintendent Tutor on House Bill 96. Is that hand sanitizer? Huh? Is that hand sanitizer I smell? Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Here you go. Did you just use that? Yeah. Smell it. Like, man, I need some of that. Uhhuh. All right, guys. We will go ahead and transition now to the the business port of the evening. And um uh yes, we can pull up that infographic. Uh my presentation will be
063brief, but it will definitely not be as u exciting or heartfelt as the student recognitions are that as I'm going to give. I I I feel like I I've mentioned this a little bit last week, but I just think it is important um for us to start to make um our community aware um you know of uh you know uh what could be coming down the pike with the budget, right? So um at this point the House has passed their version of the budget. Um obviously the the Senate this is this the state level. the state now has to do their portion of the budget. Um, and at some point we would anticipate there will be a, you know, then a compromise committee or a conference committee where the final budget would be completed by
064the end of June. Um, in a nutshell, the House passed a provision within their budget that would have a great impact on school funding. Um, and we felt that that was very important for um, our community to start to be aware of that. Now, we don't know if this will go in uh into effect or if it will go into effect exactly the way that the House has presented it as obviously, you know, the Senate still has to do their do their thing. Um but in a nutshell, as Amy is going to present here in a little bit on our five-year forecast, you know, when you look at a 5-year forecast, if there's a most important line, it's the bottom right line, right? And it's, as Amy will bring that up, it's, you know, um,
065it's how much cash or money you have available at the end of your five-year funding cycle, right? And so that's always something that you're reviewing and looking at um to make sure that, you know, it's the same as a household budget to make sure that there is, you know, money for expenses and things that you that you need to uh to pay for. You know, we passed a levy in 2020. When we passed the levy in 2020, um we really have worked hard to be good stewards of that money. And so right now, our cash balance is a little over $50 million. Our yearly expenses are a little under $55 million. So that would mean that our cash balance is about um 92 or 92.4% to be exact of our um current expenditures. All right.
066The House budget has a proposal to require all districts in Ohio to move down to the 30 to a 30% cash balance. So, what that would mean is that the the district like ours, which has a cash balance well above that, which obviously would mean that we don't have to then ask for money on an operating side for a long period of time, which is the whole point between levies, right? um it would mean that our uh our our money would drop in within a cash balance. So just to put a comparison, our cash balance at 30% is a little over 16 million. Okay. So what that would mean that for us to move down from 92% which we're currently at to the 30% cash balance um that's a reduction of about $34 million. Okay.
067Um currently the way the house bill has that is that that would occur um all within the year 2026. So basically between increased expenses and reduced revenue the concept would be by the end of 2026 we would move to a cash balance of 30%. All right. So I think you know right now there's still moving parts. We we wonder if the you know the not just us but everybody wonders if the Senate's going to keep the cash balance provision if they're going to make it a little more like 40 50%. Either way that would still be an impact for us because of our current financial situation. Um but I I I guess what I can what in a nutshell what I want you to know today is there's potential that the current budget could have
068a pretty big impact on our finances, right? Um exactly what those finance financial implications will be are still a little bit too early to determine. Um but uh you know we're as Amy will will present tonight our forecast we don't have this in the forecast. We have plans I mean we have definitely thought about it but we didn't feel it was appropriate to create a forecast based on a budget that has not actually been implemented or signed by the governor at this point. So we would revise that as necessary um as well. But we definitely are starting to think about that and that's really what I wanted to share tonight. I'll continue to provide information to this and even after um you know the budget goes through I'm sure there will be some provisions that
069we'll have to work through. So um not the best news again it was quite a segue from the retiree segue but uh definitely something that I think we need to start paying attention to and planning for um as really what would that mean? I mean that would that would mean that you know we and pretty much every other district in Ohio would be having to think about operating levies a lot sooner, a lot more frequently. Um it would definitely change some things based based on that. Um so uh any questions for that right now as I I will continue to keep you updated and I'll have more information I'm sure next month. Okay. Thank you. Um I'm sorry. I'm sorry. Real quick, did you did you share the timing of when that will be finalized?
070Um it has to be by the end of June. Um so I do think it'll it'll be at least mid to late June by the time we actually uh learn about that. um which really makes that difficult with endofear budgeting, but we're we're prepared and and are continuing to monitor that. Any other questions? Okay, we're going to move on to public participation on agenda items. As far as I know, we didn't have anybody who not on agenda items. Yeah, not on agenda items. So, we're going to move on to the consent agenda for the treasur. So, we need to mo motion to approve the consent agenda of the treasurer. Second. So in my sorry in my consent agenda tonight um I have the uh financial report for um uh month end April 30th of 2025.
071Uh you can see um right now this monthly report is still um comparing against the November forecast because we have not um approved the May update. So um we're still um you know trending okay unfavorable really with revenue and that mostly is due to um interest income that um I have corrected for the May forecast. we're not getting as much in interest income this year. So, that's where we are with revenue. Um, as far as expenditures, we are favorable in that regard as well. Um, a lot of that is due to purchase services um supplies and equipment that um we didn't um spend money on or don't expect um to spend money on. One thing that I will say is that um we we have purchased two school buses, but we haven't paid for them.
072So, you're you're going to that's $300,000 right there. So, we'll be paying for those in fiscal year 26. Um I don't think we'll get them before the end of the year, but I'm not sure. So, all in all, really um we have an unfavorable impact on the November forecast of like $46,000. So, um not bad off um with that, but there will be some updates that I'll talk about with the May forecast for donations. Again, um you know, community is so generous. We have um donations to the cheerleading team, to the kids heart challenge at Parkview. Um we received money from the um Worcester AUW worester branch and Worcester Kuanas. and we received multiple donations in the amount of $3,75 for the Edgewood Middle School sixth grade trip to Camp Newh. And then we have
073received almost $14,000 um of donations from people to help pay off uh student fees, including uh lunch fees. And then the last thing that I have on our um uh consent agenda is approval of the -ate consulting services um for category 2 funding. So last month we approved category 1. We do this every year um our contract with um strategic management solutions. And that's my consent agenda. Amy, the the program the with the college of worester. Oh, that feels like I mean that was the first time that we were part of this the soup and the soup and bread program. Yes. But I understand they want to do it every year. Yeah, that's what it's getting. It's worth a a call out just because I think there was a lot of work done. Yes. Um
074to get that program in place and then Yeah, Shannon did a lot of work to Yeah. So appreciate their support and absolutely thank you supporting the district. on on the investment return changes. Is that mainly Star Ohio? I'm guessing just based on the maturity of the others, is that where we've seen the decrease? Um, it's all across. Yeah, we're seeing just um interest rates are coming down. Okay. Yeah. Donations that we get seem, you know, they are amazing that that continues to roll in and we're real appreciative of that. Yes. That's wonderful. Anything else? Okay. Oh. Uh, Goodright, yes. Starcher, yes. Austin, yes. Koosma, yes. Klein, yes. Okay. We're going to move on to new business. Motion to approve the consent agenda of the superintendent. So moved. Second. All right. Uh, lots of things here
075on the consent agenda this evening. Most are policies, but uh some personnel. We did, if you remember at our work session last week, we did a lot of personnel last week. So, uh FMLA leave and a resignation by Mrs. Gerber. We appreciate her uh work there at Worcester High School for for several years. Um we have administrative contract renewals. So, these are just our administrators that are moving into their next uh next contract uh of employment with us as they're on a cycle um a one, two, and threeear cycle. Um Raymond Leak is going to be the new inschool uh suspension teacher. You may recognize his name as he is also the new head uh football coach. We hired him uh I think a month ago for that and so excited for him to be
076able to come in and be in the building. he uh he really has some experience in this as he's had some administrative roles in his public ed career and so I think he'll be able to bring I think a lot to that position beyond just monitoring students but uh you know uh building relationships and doing some other things with uh you know truency and some other things. Um on the classified side we have a resignation by Dustin Davis a custodian we appreciate his his work with us. Um and then uh a couple things here. Um summer drivers as we're preparing for, you know, we'll have summer, uh extended service, uh days for special education. We have some summer school. Um uh so we have some things there, some substitute custodians, a couple um Stephanie Merson
077is not a new hire, but she's moving into a benefits position. Um, Joey Day, as I mentioned last week, our new athletic director. This is so he can work some in July, June and July before his contract starts, which will be helpful considering Mr. Maloo is um resigning effectively June 1st. So, only a couple more days left with Mr. Maloo there. Um, Andrea Jeffers uh is going to be the new secretary downtown for us. So, that would be like when you first walk in the doors, Mrs. Mean is going to Melrose to place replace Bonnie. Um so um so that is kind of on the certified side or classified side. Uh Jeff Spitler's that we do every year. Um he is our really he he's not technically administrator but he really serves an administrative role
078at Edgewood. Um this is with our association because tech you know as a union member we have to kind of clarify those expectations um in terms of how that works. So appreciate that uh the association works with us on that every year as Jeff is a a very important part of our middle school uh team. Uh non-renewal of supplemental contracts. That sounds bad, but it's not. Every year all supplemental contracts are one-year contracts. So that's just standard practice uh uh in order to kind of do that as we'll have to then um you know rehire them next year. Reasonable assurance, that's that you know that we have to put out that substitutes can work next year. Um uh that's something we put out every year. Couple overnight trips um for either kind of summer team
079bonding stuff. The academic challenge trip is actually for a tournament that they qualified for up in in Chicago. Best Buddies trip, they're doing that again this year and that's also again grant funded. Um so we are thankful for that. 612 through 614 are all just um renewal contracts for individuals on um I IEPs that their IEP plans require the services of those providers. Um it's actually that would actually go through 15. Um 16 and 17 are specifically for summer school. so that it provides summer school services for our students with special needs that is aligned with their specific uh IEP. Uh then we get into second and final readings of lots of policies. Um a lot of the these these policies are um related to uh h house bill 8 um and some of and
080also the bathroom bill and some other things that have kind of went through in the past um six months or so to align us with law. Um, you know, we use Niola for all of our policy recommendations and then review from there. Um, so I think that kind of summarizes my agenda. Happy to answer any questions. I have a question please regarding um policy 5780. Okay. Or maybe just a comment question. Yes. in my so sigh I feel I understand the policy completely and I understand the edit to the policy completely and I'm not saying I don't agree with that but what I am wondering about on behalf of the district I feel like I feel like this particular piece was very narrowly thought about like I believe the people that wanted this to happen
081had a very specific focus in their mind it was narrowly conceived D and then it had to get written and it had to go to the Senate and the and so now when you read the policy for example and I think it's find that it's very broad and undefined and that's why I'm talking because staff are now in a position where they kind of have to implement a wide range of things that I don't believe again were initially conceived that believe this was a very specific so like it requires staff training and staff responses and like monitoring like so for For example, parents have to be notified. In certain circumstances, which parent should be notified? Of course, because that's their child. But there are no definitions. So, what constitutes support? What constitutes monitoring? If Tommy
082stops by three times, have I met my burden? Have I not met my burden? Do I need to notify um you know like um school psychologists I know and school counselors many of whom we're losing like they have ethical obligations to keep their license which could conflict with this now especially since it's so vague. So I guess why I'm talking is to say that I we all need to be aware we all need to understand the complexity. um we must abide by the law, but I feel there's a lot of gray room there. And so I just want us to all be vigilant, I guess. I mean, those are the things that trouble me. I mean, because it has to be implemented now. Yeah. And is it going to be implemented in the way that
083it's supposed to? Will people get caught in awkward positions? Not that I believe the staff don't know their jobs, but to say it's all undefined. Yeah. So, that's my comment question on this policy change. Yeah. Um, I appreciate you saying that, Miss Klein. I would tell you that we have had a lot of questions, especially for high school staff primarily. They've talked about it at a couple meetings and we've tried to provide some guidance and um, and you know, and I I think the biggest thing we you know, is if they don't know, they should ask and even if we don't know, then we'll we'll we'll do work to find answers. Um uh you know and also our administrative team and our counseling team you know a lot of times from a teacher standpoint if
084they don't know in the end it's gonna you know probably be a referral down to the office and we start working through it and and work through that from there. And so how does that work between like our guidance counselor and anazowl counselor like what are they accountable to this in the same way that our guidance staff is? I just find this to be it is a little vague. We would interpret that currently they are. Yes. And I trust everybody completely of course but anyway thank you for sharing the policy updates. Thank you. So I do know a little bit about policy. Thank you. Just yeah what I will say is um we're approving these policies because we have to because it's the law. Whether we approve them or not, we still have to follow
085the law. What I will say is in the fall of this year, I am certain that we will revisit the bathroom bill. I'm certain that we will visit revisit the parent bill of rights. I am certain that we will revisit release time religious education. Uh and we we will revisit those I would assume probably in the fall, September. And I wouldn't be surprised if we revisit it again next year. So things are changing really quick and things are getting really conservative and I think that um we will be hearing those things in the very near future. And Mr. Goodight when you say we just to clarify that's our our Neiola reps will be meeting with us with suggested revisions based on the the landscape and the laws right as we do that twice a I
086know they'll be meeting in July to pull that together, but things are they did a lot in the last year. So, I can just tell you that things are changing and I'm not I mean I not in agreement with all that, but I will say that um do know the policy will become a big deal here in the next year. My two cents. Anything else? All right. Okay. Good. Write. Yes. Starcher. Yes. Austin. Yes. Koosma. Yes. Kleinhens. Yes. All right. Okay. We're going to move on to 7.01. Uh motion to approve the then and now certificates as recommended. So moved. Second. So um I have uh I believe four then announced certificates for this evening. Uh three of them are related to our legal um expenses, legal fees. Um we have seen an increase in
087that this year um based on a couple things. One is um just assistance with our um bond issue. um and all the necessary uh um filing requirements with that and then also negotiations. So, typically we have um open purchase orders in place and um we kind of ran out of funds on those open purchase orders. So, um we just received these invoices uh this month. And then the Wayne County Public Library for Library Services, um it appears we've been utilizing that a little bit more this year. So, um that those are the then and now certificates that um I'm asking for approval for questions. Uh Kleinhens, yes. Koozma, yes. Austin, yes. Starcher, yes. Good. Right. All right. Yes. Yes. Okay. Getting a big big agenda. Um motion to move on to 7.02. Motion to codify
088an agreement with Interstate Gas Supply Incorporated, IGS Energy for generation and transmission of electric supply at a fixed rate of 0.058 cents per kilowatt hour beginning June of 25 through May of 26 billing cycle. So moved. Second. So, um this is a a contract, a five-year contract that we had with um IGS um starting in uh June of 2020. And uh I've been researching kind of um you know uh electric um costs and um I in talking with the gentleman that works with um IGS, he is recommending we go with a one-year contract right now just because there's a lot in flux um and he's saying that um in you know throughout the next year we could see a decrease in the amount. So, I didn't really want to engage and he wasn't recommending we
089gauge in engage in more of a one-year contract. So, I'm bringing this to you today. So, it would start June of 2025 and just go for one year. Austin, yes. Kusma, yes. Starcher, yes. Goodight, yes. Klein hands, yes. Okay, we're going to move on to 7.03. Consider approval of a five-year contract with Bonefish Systems at a cost of 3 $3,822 a year for the purposes and accounts payable monitorism monitoring system. So moved. Second. Um so this is a a product that is kind of an add-on um for our office. Um it is uh they have a contract with the Ohio School Council. So we are we are I feel we're getting this um pretty cheaply. There's about 400 schools in the state of Ohio that utilize this, but it's really for uh vendor compliance. It
090has a new hire automation system. It can it can look at at OD licensing and um policies and procedures. Um, we could utilize this for a payments and it has a lot of added security with that. More of our vendors are wanting a payments by a um but um there's some fraud risk associated with that. Um we will um any check that we send out we will load into their system first and it'll go through some checks and balances. I will approve um every check that goes out and um you know before we send that to the bank. So it to me it's just a an extra layer of um looking at errors compliance um you know and and so we could engage in some a payments. We you know the mail system hasn't been
091great for us uh and vendors are are waiting a month to get our checks um due to uh the mail. So um so we just feel this is this is a great addition to our our um office um that can do some of this automation for us. Anybody? No. Um Goodright? Yes. Starcher? Yes. Austin? Yes. Husma? Yes. Kleinhens? Yes. All right. We'll move on to the last item for the treasurer. A motion to approve the May of 2025 revision to the FY 2025 5-year forecast as prepared for required submissions to the Ohio Department of Education. Yes, I need to update that. That a motion. So moved. Okay, second. Oh, sorry. Okay. Sorry. just so um one of the things that uh you know obviously I want to talk about a couple things um to highlight
092I did um you know put a quick well I generated a PowerPoint from my forecasting software um just to talk about some things with the forecast. So, one of the things that um is really great about this system is we have a monthly financial budgeting system that we upload all of our information uh that in into this every month. And so what I have done is is actually bridge that to the forecast. So I've taken um our um monthly budgeting bridge it to the forecast. So this information is 10 years of 10 years 10 months of actual information, two months of estimated um when we when we look at um fiscal year 25. So um as as you knew from the monthly report, we were only about $50,000 off um from our forecast. So we
093still really are landing there in fiscal year 25. but want to talk a little bit about uh where where we're going with revenue and expenditures fiscal year 26 and out. So, as you know with property taxes, you know, I'm estimating those based on uh increases that we'll see uh through the next four years. Again, we only see increase um on with inside millillage and new construction. So the property tax um you know doesn't increase you know but maybe a million dollars every year in that regard. As far as the unrestricted uh grants um you know when we talk about state funding and and you know state funding is only about 27% of our uh revenue the the local taxes is like 67%. But when you look at um fiscal year 2829 in particular, so a
094part of the state budget right now is they are not going to increase the base cost um of students um and they're going to leave it at fiscal or at um 2022. So they're not increasing that with the state budget. So we're we're seeing very little increase from 26 and 27. But when you get to fiscal year 28, we actually um will be experiencing again a property tax um update in fiscal year 26. So when you look at 23, we had all of those increase the increase in property tax. We'll see another update in 26, which is going to um by my projections going to actually put us on the state guarantee by by fiscal year 28, which means that we just get a guaranteed set amount of money. it's not based on our enrollment
095anymore. So, it's kind of the perfect storm. We have an increase of property tax. Our income, you know, um income tax or income wealth of our community is increasing and then our enrollment is kind of flat. So, it kind of moves us into that guarantee right now in in 28 29. So, you know, you can see that we're going to lose, you know, 1 point is that 1 million $ 1.5 million um from 27 to 28. Um and then, you know, really again estimating uh investment income, you know, based on uh kind of historical and then have gotten um received feedback from our investment partners on what that looks like. Um so that that's u where our revenue is coming from. And when we look at our expenditures, uh what what I have done is
096um take into account um potentially what negotiations has brought in for salaries for our certified and classified staff for the next three years. And then um also uh insurance, you know, we are going to we're only going to see about a 4% increase in their insurance costs this year, which is is pretty good. Um but also the retirement benefits that directly are increased because of our increase in salaries that is a part of that as well. And then kind of looking at our when we look at our purchase services and supplies just um you know the the um uh increase that we see every year in the cost due to inflation on that. Um the capital outlay we continue to look at equipment and things that we need to purchase. So that that has been
097factored in. And then the only the other one thing that I want to talk about in terms of our operating transfers. So when we we started this fiscal year, we transferred over $2 million into our capital projects funds and our severance fund. Um so you know we have done um we we did the modular unit out of that. We did the softball I'm sorry the yeah softball baseball turf. We did the football turf. We did the scoreboard. Um Gabe, what else was in that? Um we um we were go we were going to purchase the land out of that, but that is still money is still in that fund. So that was a million dollars of that. So um as we're looking out to to future years, I have put in for uh fiscal year
09826 severance money that we'll be paying. I mean, you saw all of these wonderful people that are retiring and and so severance will be paid out to them in the beginning of 26. So, that will be transferred to the severance fund. And then, you know, as Gab and Brian and I have talked about facility projects um and we'll continue to to look at those and and update as we move out. And then of course um wherever um you know we move forward with House Bill 96 um you know we could see additional transfers to that facilities fund um just to be able to have the the money to take care of of some of our facility needs and concerns. So all in all, you know, by we get by the time we get to fiscal
099year 29, you know, we're at about $9 million still in our our cash balance. So Amy, can you help? You mentioned, so you talked about, are you were you done? I can ask questions. So you you as you mentioned the property tax increase, but again, we're not seeing anything like a re-evaluation. You said in 27, but again, because that's like it just impacts the inside millillage, we're still not seeing anything really material, right? I mean, it's only a couple hundred,000, right, difference, right? We'll see it more in um well I think not knowing you know there's speculation about what that might look like but kind of not knowing based on what we know today though right it's it's a it's a immaterial we do know that we you know there will be a reevaluation in
10026. Yes. But you know, Mr. Starcher, because we're not at the floor, because we're not at the 20 mil floor, none of it will be as substantial, right, as as property tax or as as property values, right? So, it's exactly what we've been seeing. Correct. Again, you we saw a 30 some% increase in property taxes on average, but we saw like a 2.8 or 2. Yeah. Like two%. So, that based on what we know today, that is what would continue. And then can you just you talked about the the state guarantee like where what line do I see? Oh, I'm sorry. So it' be 1.035 the unrestricted grants. Okay. That's that's that's our state funding. So when you get to fiscal year 28 is when 10 million to 8.7. Yes. Yes. Okay. Yes. when we
101would potentially, you know, based historically and what we're going to see in the future is that we think we'll be on the guarantee. And then my last question, you mentioned the the the the account with the turf and scoreboard. Yeah. So, I mean, we got a lot of funds for we we contributed some things, but we also got a lot of funds for for that from the baseball donations. So would that have all flown I mean it would have been an in and out of revenue and expense. Yes. So u we we how how that fund works with the community foundation is we pay upfront every all the expense and then I ask for reimbursement. Okay. So we did um you know commit to $150,000. Yeah. So that would we'll land there when kind of
102all is said and done. Okay. Yes. Okay. So that that was a a piece of that $2 million. Yep. some of those other purchases, you know, from the uh the pool packs, the HVAC, that was an expensive purchase. The football, um, you know, we did not have a fund raise for. We had put some money aside, paving, you know, some of those things that we did last summer. We had a pretty busy construction summer. Yeah, very helpful. On the potential of being on the guarantee, at what point do you kind of know that with any level of certainty? I know we're not there yet, but do you know with some decent, you know, leadway or Well, you know, every every year we get simulations from the state on what what that looks like. So, we
103probably started receiving those February, March this year, but of course, that's been a moving target with not not knowing what the state budget will be. So, um potentially, I guess we'll we'll know, you know, the state budget is every two years. So in 27 when about this time we we'll kind of know where what that looks like. But and I think some of that Mr. Austin also would be if they keep the fair school funding formula, right? I mean there's there's a lot of talk of initially we thought that was going to go away and then the kind of the bombshell was the cash balance provision and then kind of the adjustment to that was well we'll keep we'll keep that part the same. Um, so I think there's just a lot of moving parts
104with that, but yes, I think all things stay the same. I would I would agree. It looks like we're going to move to the guarantee. Just a a thank you to your you and your team. I mean, this takes an incredible amount of work and I know there are so many moving parts right now and again, you continue to have such accuracy with your your forecast. I mean a 46,000 what I think varian is look how close we are crazy is pretty amazing so thank you for all the work thank you appreciate that and then the last thing I you know if things move forward with house bill 96 and we need to change this we'll revise the forecast but oh yes we don't we we didn't you know I I think Amy was very
105appropriate not to make those decisions now when it's just at this point just a bill so thank you Amy Thank you. Having been in this business for a while, it always amazes me that we are required to do that fifth year because I can guarantee you that fifth year projection when we get to 2029 will not look like what we think it is today because all the roadblocks and things like that that they put in front of us and and the just the changing things that have taken place this year. So, again, kudos to both of you because I mean, it's a hard hard um road to navigate because of um the pulling of the funding. I mean, we have we have, you know, the district works on the levies and and sending that out
106to the community and then we they trust us that we're going to keep them, you know, not come back to them and then all of a sudden they take money away and it just becomes it happens everywhere. But I will say that um the fact that uh the both of you have been really diligent about this is really impressive and I feel for you because I know that's tough work but we thank you both. You mentioned the fiveyear am I remembering right though that part of the the proposed plan budget plan it would go from a fiveyear forecast to a three-year right if that goes through. Yeah. Yes. Very good point. Okay. But then you get to the point when they go to a three-year plan that what's that third year really going to look
107like? Same thing. Okay. Uh Goodwrite, yes. Starer, yes. Austin, yes. Koozma, yes. Finance, yes. Okay. Look like we like we have new business. So, we'll move on to 9.01. Consider the motion to approve the resolution of participation in the classroom facilities assistance program CPAP with the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission. So moved. Second. So I mentioned this last week in our in our work session. Uh this is the co-unding. This locks us into the ability to have co-unding with the state of Ohio with a building project. Um this was on the agenda or was going to be on the agenda before you know the bond failure. Um it it just means that if we decide to do any building project in the next 16 months and we have the funding for it and it aligns with
108the master plan we would get our co-unded amount which is currently 31%. Right. Um, and I think, you know, that was one thing, you know, just to mention, you know, obviously we're a couple weeks, you know, uh, past the, um, outcome of the, uh, of the levy. Um, you know, we appreciate those that, you know, came out to vote and express their, um, you know, their thoughts. Um, you know, I think the question we get now is, well, well, what's next? Um, you know, I mean, obviously we have our our plan in place of, you know, redistricting and third and fourth grade going to Cornerstone. that was, you know, that was already in place, you know, um, as as a part of this plan depending on the outcome. Um, you know, we do still have
109facility needs that we will need to address. Um, but we also need to do that in the interest of our community and and so um, I would say right now we're just being reflective and I think right now also really paying a lot of attention to that to the state budget because I think th those that will impact decisions as well for us. So, um, much more to come. Um but wanted to to mention that as well. Can you remind anyone the six like this agreement I mean has an expiration date right? Yes that we have to and I think you said it and I didn't pay attention. I didn't say the exact I said 16 months. Oh okay that's that's okay. All right. Thank you. Thank you. Um Kleinhens. Yes. KMA. Yes. Austin. Yes.
110Starter. Yes. Good. Right. Yes. I'm moving on. Consider the motion to approve the community eligibility provision C agreement to provide free school breakfast and lunches to all students for the 2526 school year. So moved. Second. So we're really excited about this. So again, I gave some bad news earlier, but this is good news. We're really excited about uh joining with this. So um basically it is what it sounds like. We would be providing free breakfast and lunch to all students. next year. Um they there's been some changes in the past 5 years or so to the ability to do that. It's made it a little more feasible for uh it used to be basically unless you were a district of extreme poverty, it didn't make much financial sense to be able to do this. Um
111we, you know, as with some with some changes, we actually think that it will cost money. Okay. We we do anticipate it'll cost probably um you know near what we struggle to collect in fees per year. Um you know um but we also think it could lead to some increases in our DPIA money um that Amy can explain more if you have those questions. That's really kind of her wheelhouse. But we're excited about that. We also think it might it could have an impact on um some title allocations or or eligibility. Um but we don't know all that as as I kind of have have you know been sharing there is some unknowns because it really depends a little bit on your participation that your students have and also it will continue to be impacted
112by the number of students that are identified as free and reduced lunch which will be an important message that we're going to have to continue to share because even though everybody now is going to receive those services we still need those forms and things filled out because the amount that the government gives us to help fund these is directly related to the level of poverty that our district is viewed at. Um so it is technically a five-year agreement, but you can you can make a decision every year whether you renew it in each five years. Um you know we have talked to some other districts um and honestly some districts that are even in less poverty than than we are um which would mean they their co-unded amount is less um that have seen benefits
113from this. Um, so even though I mean finances isn't the number one, I do want you to know that we have looked into that and even though there's some unknowns, we we are, you know, I think excited about some of the possibilities from it. The the greatest thing about it is though is we are what we're going to be able to do for for families, right? I mean, um, uh, you know, that everybody is going to be able to not have to worry about that. There's no designation or anything like that. And, um, I think that's going to be a real real benefit. And we do anticipate typically a lot more kids do eat, which is what you want to happen. And so we do anticipate that will happen over the summer. We'll start communicating
114this out in full force so our families know about it before the year. And along with that communication, we'll also be not right away, but also do a lot of communication about that continued need to fill out those forms so that we can that helps us continue to be able to offer this service. with those forms. There is no even if you're in this type of program to where it doesn't actually provide a designation, there's no way you can. What can you do to get more of those? Does that give you any flexibility since there's not a designation? So, there is a a there's a portion um of those that those of our students that are identified as needing this assistance we get through Medicaid. Um but there is a portion that we don't that
115portion really it filling out the form. Yep. Yeah. And we understand we understand that sometimes people I will tell you that government regulations and we follow those really well. That's a very private process. There are not a lot of people that get to know your socioeconomic status. Um you know and so you know I know because I can I understand that can be a sensitive thing for families to do. So again that'll be something we'll communicate. But the big great news is next year um we're going to be able to provide this for our families. We're excited about it. Well, we would have we had this during co right just because of other we did and everybody got during co that was a and it was well people enjoyed it. Yeah. And honestly to an
116extent we've kind of I think we got so used during it during COVID some kids have can we you know I think our lunch fees have increased because they never really you know um got away from being used to that right I think people would be I mean the the amount of um open fees is very high right it's is almost six figures yeah and it's a challenge for you know our it's for our high school and that's where going back to an earlier thing those donations are so so helpful is that was a big a big help for some of those some of those students that had those issues getting ready to graduate. I know as we went through this process too, you I know you guys had conversations with other districts and I
117think a couple of us have talked to board members at other districts about this as well and that's been huge just being able to collaborate with others and get some of that information to be able to see this process through. Yeah, I thought it was interesting. There was no one that we talked to regardless of their their financial situation in their district that regretted the decision to try it this year. So, I thought that was powerful. Anything else? This may sound like an odd question, but I'm just This is me just being curious. Um, I mean, how, you know, we do have a number of donations from the community to help offset. So, I mean, how do how do community members know that that was a need? And then, you know, how do we communicate
118in the future that that's not as much of a need? There may be other fees I would assume that could be out there for other program like not not food related but you know some of it's word of mouth some of it's collaboration connections I mean use our college of worester soup connection there as an example to that um towards the end of the year it becomes a little bit more to word of mouth from senior students because starting in the spring the high school is sharing with them hey you've got x number of dollars that you've got to pay before the end of the year and that starts is we we honestly we had a couple really neat examples of of people just stopping by central office and anonymously making donations. That's awesome. Uh
119you know based on some kids needs. That's great. Thank you. It's going to be a great thing. Appreciate I know a lot of work went into that as well. Thank you Austin. Yes. Kusma. Yes. Starcher. Yes. Good. Write yes. Klein hands. Yes. Okay. Moving on. Um 9.03 world language curriculum adoption. Motion to approve the second and final reading of the world language curriculum adoption. So moved. Second. Presentation for this was last month. So that and you had a first reading. This is just to to finalize and we'll get this ordered and great job by our curriculum team and our world language teachers to put this together. I'll make the brief comment that we're very lucky that we have three languages taught at our high school. That isn't necessarily always the case. I mean, so I
120very thankful. I should have said that last month and I didn't. That's wonderful. And staff and staff being willing to continually pilot these programs and try different things out. Klein, sorry. Klein Hens. Yes. Koozma. Yes. Austin. Yes. Starter. Yes. Good. Right. Yes. Okay. 9.04. Uh motion to consider approval of the resignation. Lepley. So moved. Second. I really didn't want to put this one on there because I didn't really want to let her resign. But uh Kiana is moving into administrative position in her uh district where she lives and graduated from West Holmes and due to a board connection here this did not want to put this on the consent agenda which would have uh made someone not be able to vote. So that's all this is is would have been on the consent agenda if
121it was difficult. Okay. Uh Goodright. Yes. Starcher. Yes. Austin Stain I think is the right answer. Yep. Yeah. Okay. Koozma. Yes. Kleinhead. Yes. Old business. Summer. Oh yes. Okay. Uh we have another agenda item here. U motion to approve the addition of a summer technology helper to be paid at the rate of $12 per hour. So moved. Second. Um so this um is going to help with Chromebook repair and some other things. Actually looking at likely this to be a student position. So excited about that. Yep. Love it. That's great. Okay. Klein Hens. Yes. Goodight. Yes. Starcher. Yes. Austin. Yes. KMA. Yes. Those repaired right there kids doing it. Okay. So we have old business none public participation. I think we have some public participation on non-aggenda items tonight. We have two items tonight. First
122is from Barb Froff. Her address is 4457 Wood Lake Trail in Worester. The meeting's been so long I've been adding things. So I don't know they were here. Um thanks for having us here tonight. Um I'm here representing um the Worcester Orville NAACP as the co-chair of the education committee. And I just want to say that at last month's board meeting, the April 15th board meeting, Worcester City Schools Board of Education members voted to suspend the district's diversity task force and to amend the parent and community engagement policy. Both of these actions were in response to state and federal mandates to submit certifications of compliance to to title six or risk loss of funding. At that board meeting, board member Joy Kleinhens made a statement following the vote. And I'd like to read her statement
123tonight for two reasons. one, it was difficult to hear her statement on the recording of the meeting and I think it was important and two, there'll be a comment after mine that's connected to mine and it will refer to Joyy's statement. So, at last month's meeting, Mrs. Kleinhen said, "I am saddened and alarmed by this unprecedented and burdensome mandate related to Title Six compliance. I value civil discourse from differing viewpoints, not stifling requirements. This mandate contradicts the purpose of education to impart knowledge, advance critical thinking skills, prepare students for future endeavors, and promote civic responsibility. This mandate sends a hurtful and counterproductive message and diverts vital energy and attention from educational priorities. Schools have been placed in an untenable situation. I understand the district's decision to temporarily suspend the activity of the diversity task force
124and amend policy 2111 in order to protect $6 million of vital federal funding. I trust that the district remains fully committed to fostering an environment where every student, every staff member and family feels welcomed, respected, and valued. I'm voting yes in support of the superintendent and the faculty and staff who work tirelessly on behalf of all students. I remain steadfast in my support of inclusive, meaningful, and purposeful educational practices. So, now I'm going to turn it over to the co-chair of that education committee, and I think Molly has to introduce him. Next up is Scott Gregory. His address is 2255 Little John Lee. Good evening. I'm a former teacher of 35 years in Worcester school system. Uh I am now very happily retired. Uh the Worcester Orville NAACP was instrumental in getting the board of
125education to approve the diversity task force in 2017. In response to the board's vote last year on the suspension of the diversity task force and men of the parent and community engagement policy, the Worcester Orville NAACP education committee crafted a statement and reached out to the NAACP membership and many other community members. And under three days, we've got almost 140 signatures that were gathered in support of the statement. The statement reads as follows. The Worcester City School Board of Education voted on April 13th to suspend the board approved diversity task force and to amend the district's parent and family engagement policy to to emphasize that any particular attention the district pays to parents of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are disabled, who have limited English proficiency, are limited literacy, or who are members of
126racially or ethnic ethnically diverse communities does not result in any disfavoring of other families who are not part of these groups. We the undersigned want to uplift board member Joy Kleinheind's comments by expressing our sadness and alarm about this change. like Kleinhance, we think it sends a hurtful and counterproductive message and diverts vital energy and attention from educational priorities. Furthermore, while the diversity diversity task force consists of community members and school administrations and the altered policy focuses on parent and family engagement, those who will be the most negatively negatively affected by the actions taken are students. the very students who need us the most. As our national policies shift to attack the values of justice and anti-discrimination that civil rights organization like the NAACP fought to make part of our federal, state, and local policy.
127We remain steadfast in our desire to help cultivate cultivate educational environments in the Worcester City Schools that are inclusive and equitable as we strive to prepare students to do the work of maintaining a democratic society. In closing, we are providing copies of the statement for you along with the signatures gathered so far. Thank you for the opportunity to speak this evening. We are hopeful that you will always stand strong in doing what is right for Worcester students and families. I also want to send out a thank you to Beatatric Adams who was instrumental in helping us form this statement. She is sitting in the back. Wave so everybody can see you. Thank you. Thank you, Scott. Thank you. Okay. Does the uh move on to 12.01. Does the board have any uh thoughts on the
128tonight's meeting or anything they want to share? I just want to say thank you for the comments we just received and also for your patience as you you waited two hours for that. We had a lot to do before you got to you. So, I appreciate that. It means a lot that you guys stayed and and shared that say something related to the comments. I was gonna say something else. No. Okay. I just um I guess two things. So just congratulations to all of our graduates. Um we had our grad graduation Sunday. It was a beautiful day and we had 272 73 27 72. So um and I know a lot of work uh and time goes into preparing that day. So, thank you to everybody. Um, the other thing, you know, I we don't
129often give updates on some of the committees we're involved in. Um, and I just like Ryan and I both sit uh on the Wayne County Career Center School Board um as part of our responsibilities of Worcester City Schools and um just wanted to call out a couple things related to that. So, um many may know that Kip Crane uh who has been the superintendent at at the career center for 21 years is retiring. And so, um, Lynn Muma has been identified as the next, uh, superintendent for the career center. So, we're excited to to work with her in that capacity. And then just, um, they have a senior recognition every year. And that is, uh, Thursday night where they recognize all of their seniors down at the, um, the Yeah, the fairgrounds at the event
130center. Yeah. Yeah. So, um, so a number of us will will be in attendance at that. So, so I just wanted to call that out and I think I'm going to try to do better about bringing more about what's what's happening at the career center. Um, you know, they we have a great partnership with them and and I think it's important for the community to hear a lot of what's happening there. So, that's all for now. All right. So, um, future board meetings is next. Consider the approval of the following future board of education meetings. That No, I don't think you have to approve. Yeah. Yeah, I saw that. Kind of threw me a little bit. I do bumble around, so I I thought, well, I might as well say it. All right. Um, I
131guess we'll move on to motion to adjourn the board. Do we No need for executive session? No need to. Okay. Uh motion to adjurnn the board of education meeting. So moved. Second. Okay. Kleinhens. Yes. Goodight. Yes. Starcher. Yes. Austin. Yes. Kusma. Yes. Oh, thanks for coming. Thank you everybody. Thank you.