001All right, we're here for a reason. All right, good evening. I'd like to call the special meeting to order for the Central Dolphin School District Board of Directors for February 12th, 2026. Miss Fuller, call the role. >> Mrs. Bigamman, >> here. >> Mr. Dorn, >> here. >> Mr. Epstein, >> here. >> Mr. Gordon, >> here. >> Mrs. Hanford, >> here. >> Mr. Jacobs >> here. >> Mrs. Webster >> here. [clears throat] >> We have seven board members present. >> Thank you. Will all those who are able please join us for the p pledge of allegiance. >> 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. One thing I would note is uh just
002a request uh for the board members if uh if you're going to speak uh during this evening's meeting if you could just get very close to your microphone. We did have a comment from the public that it was difficult for audio purposes. So um I would just encourage you to get close to your microphone if possible. Thanks. Moving to additions, deletions, and modifications to the agenda. Are there any hearing none? Moving to information and proposals. This is the first of two opportunities for the public to address the board. The first opportunity is for agenda items only and we have no one signed up to speak. Moving to new business. Item 601, interviews of prospective board members. The board of directors are going to conduct interviews for three candidates for two regions for to fill two
003vacancies at this this evening's meeting. Uh the way the process the way the process will work is that we have a series of five questions that we are going to ask each candidate. Uh they will all be asked the same questions. Following those five questions, board members are certainly permitted to ask any additional follow-ups or additional questions. Following uh the interviews for each region, uh board members will have the opportunity to debate the candidates as well as uh we can entertain any motion on a candidate. Roll call votes will then be taken. The successful candidate must have achieved five affirmative votes. Our first our first candidate for uh region one is Justin Guennismore. >> Hi. How are you? >> Good. How are you? >> Good. So, I'm not sure how I didn't wasn't paying attention.
004So, I don't know how far how much you heard of that, but just to reiterate um for you for you is that I've got a series of five questions going to ask um going to ask the each candidate the same five questions. Um and then uh following those questions if board members have additional questions that they'd like to ask um or if there's anything else that you'd like to say. Um and then I will go to the second candidate for the region and do the same process all over again. And you're permitted to stay after you're completed. >> Perfect. Thank you. Okay. So, we obviously have your resume which has previously been submitted. Um, outside of the information contained in your resume, can you introduce yourself, share a little bit about your professional and personal
005background as well as your connection to the district? >> Yeah, absolutely. Well, good evening and thank you for having me. It's really an honor to stand before you uh today for this this opportunity. Um, my name is Justin Gensmore. Uh, I'm a proud graduate of Central Dolphin School District. U, specifically Central Dolphin High School. the Rams. Um, >> well, you just lost half the vote. [laughter] >> Um, well, you know, I uh in preparing for today, I went back and kind of went through and back in November of 2003, I stood before this board and gave a speech as a fledgling freshman in high school at CD. At that time, we were the district was building the new school, the new high school. And as a member of the men's swimming and diving team, I
006had learned that there was no swimming pool that was going to be built at the new facility. And so I stood not here, it was at East at the time where the meetings were held and stood before the board and advocated um for the building of a a swimming pool. to me as a ninth grader, I didn't understand it why we didn't do it, but it makes sense now as an adult. Um, but really that looking back, it was this board that began my um lifelong pursuit of and commitment to public service and uh civic engagement. Um, it was my education at Central Dolphin School District that fostered that. Uh now 22 years later, I stand before the same board um under the same premise to be a representative and a voice for my community.
007Professionally, I'm policy director at the Pennsylvania Senate as well as the executive director of the Senate Transportation Committee. Uh my work there centers on public policy, governance, and evaluating complex fiscal and policy uh decisions. Um, I'm seeking the appointment because I really am a believer in the power of public education. I'm a success story. Um, I understand the importance of like responsible stewardship and the role the board plays in shaping the opportunities for the students and [clears throat] excuse me uh families across the district. Uh, so I thank you for the opportunity and I look forward to your questions. >> Thank you. you kind of alluded to some of this, so I just I'll offer you the opportunity. What factors influenced your decision to apply for the schoolboard vacancy and what do you hope to
008contribute if selected? >> Sure. So, um mainly it it's public service. It it's a calling. Um, I as part of my role in the Senate, I am actually uh I facilitate a student government program in northeastern Pennsylvania uh where I take high school students uh from across northeast PA and give them a deep dive on state and local government. And you know the students asked me why did I get into politics and the reason for it is is quite honestly I knew that I was too much of a pansy to uh join the military and this was my way of giving back to the community and so that really is the main driver of being here today. Uh you know I don't have any kids in the student uh children of my own in the
009district but my neighbors do. my neighbors on the other side do and I know that their education is critical to the success of the region um and to everyone. So that's really what it is. >> Thank you. What strengths or distinguishing characteristics do you believe our district possesses? How would you work to sustain and build upon those strengths as a board member? >> Well, I think we'd be here for days if I talked about the strengths of the district because there are so many of them. But across the 12,500 students that are in the district in all 19 schools, there are many. Diversity of our students is key. I think our teachers are incredible. Uh our afterchool programs in the district are second to none. Um as the largest district in the in the county
010and I think it's the eighth largest in the state, we have such an opportunity to pro provide these students the education that they deserve. Um, and I think that my appointment to the board would would help facilitate that. >> Can I just ask a follow-up question? >> Of course. >> What after school programs are you talking about? >> So, um, there are, it's crazy. I was doing some research whenever I in preparation for tonight and there are so many more after school programs that than whenever I was in school and I was so delighted to see that. But from sports um that our sports teams um which there are many more than whenever I was a student to um just clubs um that are available to all the students specifically I'm you know partial to
011student government clubs um and engagement civic engagement clubs but um I think those are are probably just off the top of my In your view, what is the most significant challenge current fa current currently facing our district? And then what strategies, ideas or approaches would you support to help address this challenge? Andor what in your experience could help us in this effort? >> Sure. Um the obvious is um the budgetary and fiscal needs of the district. I I don't think that there's any district in the state uh of the 500 that are saying no, we don't we don't need any more money. Um so I I think that that's probably the biggest challenge that is facing uh the district. um as it relates to what I can do to help. Um certainly my role in
012the legislature in understanding public policy um knowing how budgeting works um it will certainly be a strength. >> My last question is if if selected to serve on the school board, how do you view the role of the board in relation to the superintendent, the district administration and the teachers? Additionally, how do you define the responsibilities and expectations of an individual schoolboard director? >> So, the board makes policy, the administration is for the management. Um, as it relates to interaction, um, respectfully, Mr. Chairman, uh, you know, I think the board's job is to take a critical eye, um, of your actions. Um, again, respectfully, that's what the job is of the board is to be good stewards of the taxpayer dollars. And, um, I think that interaction, certainly professional and certainly friendly, can be maintained
013while at the same time making sure that we're making the right decisions and we're getting the best juice for the squeeze. >> My sort of catchall at the end is, are there any questions that you have that we could potentially answer? >> Don't think so. Okay, I'll open it to my fellow board members. Anybody have any additional questions? >> So, I'm region one as well and um we didn't have anybody run last time with me. >> Yeah. >> On the ticket. So, we ended up doing a a write in. >> Got it. >> For the position that just stepped down. >> Sure. >> Do you have did you have any recollection of that that there wasn't anybody running or >> I feel like I remember seeing two names on the ballot and thinking that I
014I did consider it. Absolutely. Um however, knowing that there's cross filing on candidates, um I remember seeing that there were two folks that were on the ballot and their two positions. Um and so being respectful of the [snorts] incumbents, I didn't want to to take that. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Yeah, absolutely. >> On [clears throat] the way, I don't know if you know where Shopee Cemetery is. Well, those are the people who ran for the board who advocated for a swimming pool. [laughter] >> That's the same reception I got, too. >> So, a couple direct questions. I was impressed to see that you had um David Atinson and Bob Jubilee, >> even though I worked hard to replace Mr. Jubelier, as you may know. um in the Senate. So the first question is budget
015season is difficult to uh balance both. I I'm just wondering if you're giving any thought to that because you have to be on call 24/7. >> 100%. Um, one of the beauties of my role as executive director of the Senate Transportation Committee, the money that the funding um, for the Commonwealth um, that goes to transportation all comes from your gas tax or registration fees. So, my involvement in the Commonwealth's budget process is very minimal. And I love that because there's a lot of negotiations and infighting as you know. And so the money that we have from gas tax is the money that we have for the roads and bridges. So my involvement there isn't as critical as some folks some staffers that work in the >> So let me ask you something. So the gas
016tax no longer covers funding the state police if I recall. >> Uh about 250 million. >> All right. >> Um [clears throat] so have you and and this is something I don't expect you to know. We've been flatfunded for transportation for years. Um, is anybody advocating for that inside your caucus or is that just a detail that nobody really pays attention to? >> Um, it's something that I'm aware of, right? >> Um, the there could be more advocacy in that space. Um I I am familiar with the the school bus association and the school boards association um and their their their advocates um in the legislature, but it's definitely something that is worthy of bringing light to >> I mean you're in a position where I'm I'm sure you're on a firstname basis with Joe
017and Kim and uh what my recollection actually my experience has been is that they've been hostile to public ed. >> Yes. And so, um, you know, I don't know if we can cobble together some kind of compromise, uh, because they're also very supportive of vouchers. >> Just when you feel the temperature, is there any room for that or did the governor extinguish any form of compromise? >> I I don't think that there's room for that. Okay. >> Um, I'm hopeful that there isn't. Um, and that um I I think with the current makeup of the legislature, I think it would be very hard to get that through. >> So, we're probably looking at a pretty vanilla budget. >> Yes, absolutely. With it being an election year guarantee. >> Okay. >> Yeah. >> Can I just
018real quick I add something I forgot to add in my intro. uh at just another opportunity that the the district gave me. Um my senior year at Central at CD High, uh I was in the co-op program and I actually worked at the Senate um as an assistant to the Secretary of the Senate. Uh so I did my uh few classes in the morning and then went I drove to the uh Capitol and worked every day uh at the Senate. Um, and I was the first student uh from Central Dolphin to ever work in the the capital. So, through those experiences has led me to where I am today. >> Well, that's good news because for a while all the people that graduated from Hershey were working for the Senate, including the chief clerk. Ross,
019if you're watching, I love you, man. Um, so the final question I have is in your um resume you uh uh advocated the fact that you were nonpartisan yet you work in a body that I can't think of that is any more partisan. >> Sure. >> How do you reconcile that? >> Well, let me be very clear. On my resume it does does not list any partisanship, but I do work for the Senate Democratic Caucus. >> Right. I thought it said one of your skills sets was uh nonpartisanship, but I could have been partisansship eventually. >> Yeah. >> So that would have been referencing as whenever I was a lobbyist uh and working in a bipartisan fashion in that in that manner, >> right? >> But to that to that end, I mean um the
020be there's there's a train of thought in the legislature [clears throat] that's is if it's a good piece of legislation, everyone has to be unhappy about it. And that re the reason for that is that not everyone gets what they want but everyone knows that it's best to push something forward. Um so not letting perfection get in getting in the way of progress. >> When you worked uh for uh GEIC yeah >> uh what were your specialty in terms of issues? >> Uh so I worked uh my clients um were varied um primarily on the transportation side. Uh but I did have some other clients like Apple where I did um do some um educational fund uh educational funding slash um advocacy work for them uh in that space. Um I worked a lot of
021my clients were insurance based uh and nonprofits as well. I just to conclude I just and put it on your radar. Transportation is a big item which nobody pays a lot of attention to but which rises rapidly >> certainly. >> So one way or the other you know I'd like to continue the discussion >> 100%. >> Which probably wouldn't be advantageous for your career but u it is what it is. Just a thought do you have experience with the turnpike? >> Yes. >> Yeah we definitely should connect. >> Okay. I was at the turnpike building today. I think I was kicked out last Tuesday. >> Are there other questions from board members? >> I am going to change my mind because I saw something on here. >> Go ahead. >> Um you put on your
022resume um that you're the vice president of the Bernie Coats Foundation. >> Yes, ma'am. >> Um and in my research, I looked in your Facebook page for Bernie Katz Foundation. There's been no um entries since November 2023. >> Yes, ma'am. >> What have you been doing with the foundation since 2023? >> We've been giving away money. So, uh we have ceased the fundraising efforts um and we've been um providing scholarships to Steel High students since then. So, and we're actually um to that end, we're actually going to make be making a $60,000 donation to Penn State in Bernie's name. Um which is a sustaining scholarship. Um so, two students will receive $2,000 a year per semester. Um and then Penn State will manage the money going forward. So um while the fundraising aspect hasn't um
023been ongoing uh we are still provision still carries forward. >> So do you have enough in like a trust to be able to do that? >> Yes ma'am. Yeah. >> Nothing to Bishop Mcdev because that's his alma mater. >> Steel high is his alma mater. He is my uncle and my godfather. >> Oh wow. Yes. >> I thought Bernie graduated from McDev. >> No no Steel High. >> Wow. Okay. >> Yeah. >> Well I supported Bernie. I'm a Democrat, but I thought he was a great guy and it's sad that he passed so early as it was the case with his wife. >> Yes. Agreed. Agreed. Yeah. No, we were devastated whenever he passed for sure. But the the the foundation has been uh a really good outlet um for my grandmother and the rest
024of my family to to move forward and continue his name. So, >> thank you. >> Justin, I just had a question. Um given your position um you know in a political body um working for government is there any conflict of interest issues with respect to holding while you're not elected you're in an appointed position for a local government entity? >> I spoke with our chief counsel for our caucus and she said it was fine. >> Okay. Awesome. >> Especially uh so um my I work for Senator Marty Flynn. um he does not sit on the education committee, doesn't have any sort of education um especially local um any ties there. So there wouldn't be any conflict there. And I just want to piggyback a little bit on uh one of the questions Eric kind of
025alluded to. Um having currently working in kind of your space um the time commitment that's involved with positions like yours, not just around the budget, but just generally in the weird hours and the you know, I get it. Um just curious if you've had a chance to sort of reconcile the notion that you know while not an extreme time commitment here you know certainly evenings and meetings and things like that. Any concerns or issues from an attendance perspective? >> No, not at all. Um I'm a workaholic. Um and I really dedicate myself to the pass the causes that I'm passionate about. So I have no concerns with that. >> Thank you. Um, again, just just kind of dubtailing off of what you said. So, our committee meetings though are not always in the evenings per
026se. So, um, you know, even though they're not all mandatory, it's certainly something that is highly recommended to attend or you really don't understand everything that's happening. So, those oftentimes start as early as 4:00. So, that is not a concern at all. >> I'm I'm my schedule's very flexible. Um my senator that I work for is very flexible in that to that end and and um very thankful for that which provides me with that flexibility. >> Who is that the head of education? Your senator the senator you work for? >> I'm sorry. >> Is it Marty Flynn? Right. >> Yes. >> Is he not head of education? Is it? >> No. Transportation. >> Oh yeah. Yeah. I got you. >> Any other questions for board members? >> I just like to let all the candidates
027know that this is like a terrible process on voting. So like you have to vote and nominate and go through. So sometimes people vote yes and no. So just know it's a really weird voting process the way it works. So >> it's terrible. >> I was appoint I was appointed and it's it's a weird process. You >> watched any meetings from last March? It took four rounds for for I went through the torture [laughter] also. >> And I I voted no for her and we're like best friends now. >> So okay any Justin, thank you. Uh really appreciate it. Uh if you want to just take a seat and um and we'll bring in the the next candidate. So thank you for your time and interest. We appreciate it. >> Anybody want water? >> That's
028some inside joke going on. >> You don't drink water? >> No. >> Nice work. All right. So, Peter's the new Sarah. >> Hello, sir. Good evening. How are you? >> Very good. How are you? >> Good. Uh just wanted to uh walk you through kind of how we're going to go about this. So, I have a series of five questions. Um we we're going to ask the same qu five questions to all candidates. Um and then have an opportunity for board members to ask any additional questions that they might like to ask. Um as well as an opportunity for you to ask any questions that that you might have. And so, if you don't mind, I'll I'll get started. Um, we obviously have your resume. You submitted your information outside of the information contained in
029that. Uh, can you introduce yourself, share a little bit about your professional and personal background, as well as, uh, your connection to the district and our community? >> Okay. So, uh, I'm a 1986 graduate from Central Dolphin, which is now your middle school. Um, I went to Penn State, graduated 90. I live in Chambers Hill. I've lived there since 1992. Um, I've been active with coaching Cyno basketball for my kids. Um, I've been before the board several times uh when there was some issues with Chambers Hill and Tractor Trailers. Um, so I I I definitely was, you know, I am active. If I see something that I think happen and I I do tend to get involved. Um, my kids are 33 and 26, so they're they're both out of out of school. Um, so
030I figured, you know, I can actually I have more time, you know. Plus, I've been a financial adviser for 28 years. So, at this point in my life, uh, I'm very selective. So, um, I don't have to take every client that walks in my door. So that lets me keep my uh time. Um I'm an army brat. So I've lived all over the world. I was born in Nerburgg. Um I lived in Germany for six years. I've lived in uh Denver, lot in Oklahoma. Um just a lot of places. My my dad lost his hand in the military. And that's why we're here. Um because when that happened, they give you they won't kick you out because you're not allowed to sue him because you know it's the government but it was their fault so
031they let him stay but they just gave him bad assignments. So he's one of the last active duty officers that was assigned to 48town gap. So um and so he lives on Locust Lane which is why I went to Central Dolphin. Uh and you know um like I said with with um I've been really involved with with my kids in sports um kids in sports, you know, because because coaching. My first job out of college, um, I worked at Loy'sville, um, the secure treatment unit. So, I was a a counselor in a maximum security juvenile facility. Um, so I'm used to working with kids in a lot of different aspects. Um, I just knew if I wanted to stay married, I I couldn't keep that career, you know, because, you know, you're working 80, 90
032hours a week sometimes and you're missing things. Um, so then I I pivoted. So that's kind of stuff on me. >> Okay. Thank you. What factors influence your decision to apply for this schoolboard vacancy? And what do you hope to contribute if you're selected? >> I I I I think, you know, we we always have people complain, complain, complain, but they don't actually get involved. Um, I have a skill set that maybe is different than [clears throat] a lot of people being that I'm on a financial background. you know, I've managed $90 million for my clients. Um, so I'm used to those numbers. Um, and I I I understand that maybe we can get some better deals now that it looks like the economy is slowing. You know, when when the economy slows, you're going
033to have the sway. It's going to fall back to the school board. And that's a good thing, you know, because then maybe we can save some money and allocate things to other areas, you know. So, those are the things I I like efficiencies. Um, I'm I'm really, like I said, I'm German. My mom's a a naturalized citizen, so I'm very blunt and direct. Um, but um, like I said, I I if I see something that can be fixed, and I I think I have a chance to help, then I I I'll try. What strengths or distinguishing characteristics do you believe our district possesses and how would you work to sustain and build upon those strengths as a board member? I mean I mean I think we're when you look at the community over the years
034you know we really diversified you know I was used to all that in the military you know [clears throat] because I live on an army base you know it was a totally different makeup when I you know when I came here and central Dolphin when I was there I think it was 98% white people you know and it's good good to get these influences so that um we can we can basically capitalize on people's strengths. You know, I think unfortunately right now this political stuff, you know, everybody is hard-headed and they're not looking at the fact that if you just removed a little title, we're probably like 70 80% the same because we grew up in this area, you know, and I think if you could focus on that um and get parents more involved,
035I mean, I think that's a that's that's another thing. If the parents are there, that that help out a lot too, you know, because you need everyone's support, you know, and I know that's hard to get. I know volunteerism is not the greatest right now. Um, but, you know, I I think, you know, like I said, in my profession, we study different u generations and we are very u inspired by generation Z. Okay? Because generation Z has that empathy and they have that ability to start volunteering again, which some of the other generations didn't, you know. We we we had the baby boomers and the greatest generation always gave, you know, and then the other Yeah. the other generations basically dropped off, you know, they dropped off and then we got really bad. Um, but
036it's it's really uh, [snorts] you know, like I said, very very inspiring to see these kids wanting to get involved with things and help out. you know, they're not um tied to uh you know, the clothing apparel being a certain thing, you know, all the high brands versus um their elder uh siblings. So, you know, so I think that it'd be great to get it in there and and hopefully get them more involved um because they're going to be the next group of parents, you know, and that that could help a lot of things, I think. >> Thank you. In your view, what is the most significant challenge currently facing our district? What strategies, ideas, approaches would you support to help address whatever challenge you identify? And then what in your experience could you potentially
037bring to help with the challenge? >> I I think probably the the challenge is the growth. you know, the district's growing so fast um that you got to expand the facilities, you know, which means money, and then you're going to have to fight with taxpayers because they don't want to spend money. Um and that's something if you can get people to realize, hey, we're doing it in the right way. We're being fiscally responsible, you know, we're not wasting your money. We're doing things we need to do. Um maybe um we can get them engaged and buy into it, you know. Because like I said, my profession, New York, New Jersey folks are are continuing to move here for retirement because they don't have to pay taxes, right? >> You know, that hurts school districts because
038there's no taxes. Um, you know, so we definitely need to get those young kids to stay um involved in working in this community. You know, like I graduated Penn State in 1990. Um, very few of the people I graduated with stayed in Pennsylvania at that time. they they all, you know, vacated. I was one of the few that that stayed and it's probably because I'm an army brat and I moved too [snorts] much so I didn't want to move anymore. But, you know, I I think that population um is going to keep being a main uh problem because more kids, more money, more space, you know, more problems. My last question is uh if you're selected to serve on the school board, how do you view the role of the board in relation to the
039superintendent, the district administration, and the teachers? And additionally, how would you define the responsibilities and expectations of an individual schoolboard director? >> All right. So, so I think, you know, as a school board, you're there more as an advisory. You know, you're there to to assist the superintendent. um you're there to help hopefully make things better for the teachers. Um you know, you you you have to take this role seriously. You have to devote whatever time's necessary. Um and and I just I just I'm an optimist. You know, you can't be a financial adviser and not be. So, you know, you know, I just think there's we can fix it. It's going to be hard because we we have to break through, like I said, like that political stuff first. But like I said, I
040feel great about you know, the youngest generation that's coming into the workforce, you know, >> before I open it up to other board member questions, um, are there any questions that you have for us? >> I'm not I'm not sure like the time commitment, you know, I I know you have board meetings and uh, you know, different commit, you know, committees, you know, so I don't know the exact in my real world job, I only work one night at this point in my life. So I only stay one night a week there and I control it so it wouldn't conflict with >> No, we'll be able to fill the time for you. [laughter] >> So I I would just I would just say you know our regular meetings are twice a month. Okay. >> Uh
041we moved them from Monday to Tuesdays. Um this obviously is a special meeting. outside of that committee meetings. Um, you know, depending on the committee, um, as we get into budget season, our finance committee tends to meet more often, obviously. Um, but we have other committees that meet and we try to stack them on meetings on on evenings. So, we're not meeting three days. We're trying to shove a bunch of committee meetings into one evening um to try to stack them to try to limit the number of days. Um, I would say the committees probably meet on average once a month, not always. Finance committee can meet a little bit more as we get closer to finalizing the budget, but um, that's kind of the time commitment I would say unless anybody disagrees. >> Yeah.
042I mean I because of my profession I had to get this cleared um you know to be allowed to apply um you know and they're luckily okay with it because you know they don't they don't like uh the political paid jobs you know but >> pay is not great >> that's why I said that there was no issue with them with this job >> terrible pay we get beautiful beautiful cards from the kids but >> this is our pay cards from wonderful kids in elementary school >> um board members any questions for Mr. Garlet. >> I don't have a question, but I just wanted to note that my husband was also stationed at Lton, Oklahoma. >> Oh, really? >> Vietnam. >> Yeah. My my dad was drafted. He was a tobacco farmer from Kentucky or
043he never would have left. >> And then he [snorts] >> never knew that. Um >> I went to Fort Knox. >> Oh. Was Was there gold there? >> At that time there was. I don't know if they're still there. >> That's the big question. >> Yeah. you know, because I was I was in armor, so I was a tank officer. >> What What year were you at? Uh the secure treatment unit. I I don't know if we talked about this, but I opened it up the first year and it was the worst experience of my life. >> Tough, man. >> Um the the guy that hired me, his name was Frank. >> Yeah. >> You know, and then and the and the head of it, they brought in somebody from Vanville. >> Okay. for us
044because at that time >> we were like separate because we're maximum security. >> Yeah. >> We had we had a fence and we had um lockdown. Uh so it was a different situation than the current you know currently everything up there is within a fence. >> Yeah. It wasn't when I was there >> people walk off. >> But when we opened it I just didn't I guess didn't plan ahead enough to know that everybody in the state would give us their less than prime students. >> Correct. So yeah, it was um that but thank you for doing it. That's tough. And I'm going to thank your dad for his service. You know, it was in a hand regardless of where it is is you know that that that's difficult. Um and also full disclosure, I
045think you went to school with my sister. >> I did. >> Yeah. Sorry to hear that. So >> we're the same class. Yeah. >> Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. So just two questions on the financial advisors. Um you you kind of backed into this. We have a lot of enrollment. We have a lot of growth. So, we have a lot of needs. Our housing stock is as such. So, I think you could be a really good asset um in finance, in bonding um in and you know, some other issues even reviewing the audit. >> And just so you're aware, I I'm a AIF, which means I'm an accredited investment fiduciary. So, that's a very different than some financial advisors. Um as fiduciaries, your your interest comes first. commission things. >> Well, >> you know, so that that's
046just, you know, I have a background in trying to do what's best. >> Well, we we have a large school district and everybody has strong passionate feelings about their particular issue and I think we've done a good job of being fiscally um responsible. One of the things we'd probably ask is see if we can find different streams of income that aren't dependent on state funding. And uh it's tough. Uh and we we do have have a grant writer, but yeah, I think you have skill sets that would work well here. And uh I'm going to seem ignorant. What is generation Z? >> It's the the kids that are just graduating um college. [clears throat] >> Okay. So like the the millennials >> currently early 20s, >> right? Yeah. So the millennials are now upper 40s
047um to to high 20s, >> you know. So they're Z is just getting their first jobs >> into the workforce. >> Yeah. They're just getting out there. >> Our current uh high school students are still considered Z. It doesn't get till eighth grade is when alpha starts. >> Yeah. >> So alpha comes after Z. >> Yeah. >> Because [snorts] we went through them. >> Don't don't don't try to understand. >> Hey Tom, I just had one last question. uh that I think sometimes gets looked over. We [clears throat] also have external committees which you may get appointed to whether it's with hack or the capital area intermediate unit vote tax. So there's some of those that may require additional time. >> Okay, >> good point. Other questions from board members? Okay. >> One thing I
048tell everybody is so this voting process is like a really strange process where you got to vote and sometimes you vote no even though you want a yes and vice versa because you have to go through and do different things. So don't be offended by the process. It's awful. I went through it. Uh I think Mike went through it. I went through it. Kristen, she mentioned she went through it and there was four rounds going through there. So it's just a process that legally has to happen. So just be aware that it's a very strange. >> So I' I went through it once. Oh, >> some of you were >> Oh, that's right. Oh my god. Yeah, I forgot >> with Michelle. Yeah, >> so I think that's all we have for you, Tom. Uh,
049appreciate it. Thank you so much for your interest. Thank you for applying and thank you for uh answering the questions. Uh, just for the two of you. Um, whoever is selected, should someone be selected, um, stick around after because we have an oath of office for you to sign. Um, we have a document that we, uh, a statement of financial interest that needs to be completed. Um, and what else? >> That's it. >> Figure. >> Oh, and then uh we'll swear we'll swear you in and the first meeting you will officially be seated will be the next uh our next official board meeting uh later in February. >> 24th is it? >> Yes. >> 24th. But in the meantime, between now and then, because you have signed the oath and been sworn in, you will
050be brought into school district issues. Just no official meetings, per se. >> When will he or that whoever it is be included in the email stream? >> Hopefully within the next 24 hours. We have a board member email chain that we use to communicate amongst um okay >> any comments, questions or uh any any comments, questions or other issues or I'm certainly willing to uh entertain a motion just for just for um again just for clarification. Our policy, our board policy requires five affirmative votes in order for the person to be appointed. >> So, you need a motion to nominate somebody. >> You need a motion to nominate somebody and a second. And then, um, can you go get Amy because we need to do a roll call vote. Um, I just didn't want the
051other candidate to come in for the other region. Um, so we'll need five votes, five affirmative votes, and then, um, if nobody secures five votes, then we'll just try again. >> I'd like to make a motion that we nominate Tom Garlic for region one school board director. >> A second. >> We have a motion and a second. Miss Fuller, call the role. >> Uh, Mr. Jacobs. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Webster. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Bingaman. >> No. >> Mr. Dornerman. >> No. >> Mr. Epstein? >> Yes. >> Mr. Gordon? >> Yes. >> Mrs. Hanford? >> Yes. >> We have five yes votes, two negative votes. >> So, Mr. Garlic is Mr. Garlic is appointed. Congratulations. the other gentleman. This is the first time I can say this and I've been involved the board in 10
052years. We had an abundance of quality in both you guys. Absolutely. >> Not not an easy decision. I'm going to add to that. >> Thank you, Justin. We appreciate it. >> I I am not running for reelection in four years. >> Region one. [laughter] >> No hints or [clears throat] anything? >> I'm just putting it out there. >> Well, when does this when would this run out? What what is the term? >> So I believe >> next election I believe. >> Yeah, I think well no I think when this appointment happens then you have to turn around and run to fill the remainder of the term. >> So you'll have to run next year. >> Yeah. For a two-year term >> to finish out. No, it would be a three year >> next. >> He's
053with you now. [clears throat] >> 27 to 29. >> We need help. >> It's 2. It's 27 because I was February. He ran it out and then ran the next time. >> We'll figure it out. >> We have a couple years to get it right. >> Yeah, figure it out. >> Um, hey Randy, >> can you run out and get the next candidate, please? So Amy doesn't have to run back and forth. >> It's okay. I'm choking over here. >> Mr. Ginsmore, is it okay if I call you >> just for coming in 27? The next election is 27. two year >> two year7. >> Yeah. Because you were appointed until the next school board. >> It was it was worded worded differently. >> You don't fulfill the term. >> Yeah. You don't fulfill the
054term. >> Said that it was till 2029. >> Hello. >> How are you? >> I'm good. How are you? Um, >> so I know that you are the only candidate for uh region two, but I'm going to read this to you anyway as if there are more just because we did for the other region. So just to stay consistent. >> Yeah. I mean, we tortured the other people. >> Yeah. So I have uh five questions uh that we've asked every candidate that we will post. They're the same question. So it's a applesto apples comparison as as we look at candidates. Um and then we'll have an opportunity for you to ask any questions that you might want of the board. and then we'll also throw it open to other board members if they have any
055additional questions that they may wish to ask as well. So, we obviously have your resume which was previously submitted and outside of the information contained in your resume, um I'd love for you to take a moment to introduce yourself, share your professional and personal background as well as your connection to our district and the community. >> Sure. Um so, as everyone knows, my name is Andrea Cavoi. Um my professional background is in business and human resources. I also have some graduate course work that I recently completed in school counseling and I'm currently a behavior technician with Pennsylvania counseling services. Um throughout my career I've focused on organizational effectiveness, people centered decision-m and supporting individuals with diverse needs. All skills that transferred well to governance and policy work in education. In addition to my professional experience,
056I'm also deeply engaged in our schools and community as both a volunteer and a leader. I currently serve as a courtappointed special advocate in Dolphin County where I advocate for foster children in the and I'm sorry, where I advocate for children in the welfare system, children who often rely on schools at their most as their most consistent source of stability and support. also volunteer for the United Way in um of the Capitol region and I use photog helping them through photography share the impact of the programs school readiness which directly support early learning and long-term academic success. In addition, I also volunteer and fund raise for Capitol Area Region Special Olympics, an organization that uses the power of sports to promote inclusion both and build confidence and strengthen community connection for students with intellectual disabilities.
057Through all of these roles, I've gained firsthand insight into student advocacy, family engagement, and the critical importance of strong partnerships between schools and community organizations. I've seen how collaboration when done well creates real opportunities for students and that belief continues to guide my commitment to educational leadership and service. My leadership experience also includes serving as the PTA president and the booster club president for the high school girls soccer and basketball programs. Through these roles, I've gained firsthand experience into student advocacy, family engagement, extracurricular programming, and the critical importance of collaboration between schools. in the broader community. [clears throat] My God bless you. Myction to the district must be the um lastly is also very personal. My husband and I have four children who have attended school here from kindergarten all the way up to high
058school. We've celebrated three graduations and our youngest will graduate this June. >> That's great. >> Having experienced this district as a parent for over 18 years, I understand both the strengths of our schools and the challenges that our families face. That long-term perspective is what motivates me to serve and contribute to the decisions that support all decisions and strengthen [clears throat] our district for the future. >> Thank you. Thank you. I got to tell you, it's uh uh you if you get the opportunity to hand your child their diploma, >> it's pretty awesome. Uh what factors influenced your decision to apply for this schoolboard vacancy and what do you hope to contribute to it if selected? So, I was motivated because of my involvement at North Side Elementary. Um, when I first began volunteering volunteering
059there in my daughter's classrooms, I remember um not feeling particularly welcomed when I walked into the office. And please know that was before Dr. Box was there. [laughter] Um that experience u made me reflect on how important first impressions are and whether other families felt the same way that I did. Um I remember that elementary school was always a place of warmth and excitement and I wanted to make sure that all students and families felt that when they walked in the door. Um, I used to work for Enterprise Run Car right out of college. And I learned um, early on that culture and morale can influence success. And our founding f the founding father of that company um, taught us that if you invest and develop and support people and understand that when individuals feel
060valued, the organization will thrive. So I began to wonder if we could apply that same mindset to our schools and create an environment where students and staff and families feel supported and empowered. So as a PTA president, I worked alongside the staff, including Dr. Box and families to create inclusive, cost-effective programs that strengthened school culture and family engagement. So that experience reinforced my belief that positive school climates and strong partnerships directly impact student success and that inspired me to want to serve at a broader level. I'm also motivated by my son. So while his older sisters, sorry, >> it's okay. >> Recognized for academic and athletic achievements, he chose a different path aligned with his own strengths. He is hardworking and accomplished. Yet like many of the students who don't fit traditional definitions of success,
061his contributions go unnoticed. And that made me reflect on how we ensure every student feels seen and valued. Ultimately, I applied because I want to help ensure that the decisions made for our district serve all students equitably. Recognizing diverse talents, strengthen strengthening family partnerships, and creating a school experience where every student feels empowered and supported to succeed. >> Thank you. >> You're welcome. Sorry. >> You did okay. You did fine. You did fine. What strengths or distinguishing characteristics do you believe our district possesses? and how would you work to sustain and build upon those strengths as a board member? >> Our obvious strength is our diversity. Um, our school reflects the diversity of our or the the richness [snorts] of our nation and we give students on a daily base an opportunity to engage with
062peers from different cultures and to learn about new traditions and customs and perspectives, ways of life. As a board member, I would be intentional about celebrating that strength and ensure that every interaction with students, educators, administrators, parents, care caregivers, and community members is approached as an opportunity for mutual learning and respect. By fostering meaningful connections and strong relationships across our district, we create space to hear and value a wide range of perspectives. And these insights can help us understand what our district looks >> [laughter] >> So she's brought by the HR director for you. >> Thanks Terry. >> Um [laughter] so by getting to know the people every person in our district and and hearing their perspectives, >> it can help us better understand what what everyone's experience looks like through their own eyes. And
063when we hear and and can feel what it looks like, it could to innovative ideas and solutions that we may not have considered and embracing the this diversity can strengthen our decision and build a sense of community. So I would sorry um by taking this information into account we can then ensure that policy support every student and it and more importantly it could also help us close the gap between Central Dolphin East and Central Dolphin High School. Secondly, our district size is a big strength. It [snorts] allows us to offer a broad range of academic, athletic, and extracurricular opportunities at every level. At the elementary level, students benefit from music and arts programs. In middle school, they can explore interest through clubs like yearbook, student council, and the school newspaper. At the [snorts] high school
064level, students have access to advance advanced placement courses, cooperative education programs that provide real world experience, and dual enrollment with Harrisburg University and Hack, allowing them to earn college credit while still in high school. [snorts] Beyond the academics, we also have a strong support system in place. Our counselors, social workers, psychologists, reading specialists, occupational and speech therapists, and special education staff work collabor collaboratively and tirelessly to remove barriers to learning and meet students where they are together. All of these opportunities allow our students to explore their interests and make connections and reach their full potential. And [snorts] here's the the one of the greatest strengths that I hope everyone everyone in the community will see this one. I think that you've done an amazing job in responding to the changing needs of students and staff
065and families over the years. I have been here for I think over 18 years and I've [snorts] seen firsthand how proactive you've been and so here's some of the things that I've seen. Um when Sandy Hook happened, I saw that you immediately responded and made sure that every school and building was was safe and secure for our children. you started to redesign every school and change the policy to make sure that every volunteer came in was badged and a background check was run so we knew who was coming in out of the building during CO 19. Um you imple implemented plans and prior prioritized health and safety and while continuing to educate students at home um that commitment to student wellbe well-being still continues. I saw that you are [snorts] now offering free vaccination clinics
066and you've expanded access to nutrition through no cost breakfast and lunch programs and um as our community has become diverse um I've noticed that on your website you've now made comm communication more accessible and that it's now available in I think seven different languages which I think is incredible and I saw there's an app so you can now communicate with families through their home language [snorts] um so I've seen how much program I've seen how much has changed in response to our our changing community. Um, I love that we're not just doing college fairs, we're also considering careers and we're working with Central Dolphin East and and CD and CD and working together to offer these opportunities to both schools which again is a great opportunity for them to collaborate and work [clears throat] together
067and bridge that that gap between the two of them. Um, so this responsiveness Meeting the students and families where they are and adapting to support their success is what is what I believe makes this school district strong and well positioned for the future. I have more I would [laughter] build on these strengths by um being visible and engaged throughout the district. Um the I mean the best way to get to know the school district is just to get out there, roll up your sleeves and sit in the bleachers during football games and talk to the people around you. stand at the fence and talk to the people watching the soccer games, go and scoop taco meat during the concession stand and and and get to know the people, you know, buying food there. Um, everyone
068has a story, everyone has a perspective and you can learn so much just by having a simple conversation. Um, um, building these these relationships and and listening to people's experiences is really essential. Um, we want want everyone to know that their voices matter and that their perspective will help gate guide better decisions and help us support their students and our staff. [clears throat] Um, I'm going to [laughter] I also want to prioritize how um we communicate and share information. Um, I know we redid our website. I think it's a fantastic start. I think there's room for improvement. um when I was looking for information on dual enrollment and um co-op, it was buried. It's it is very difficult to find and I'd like to see that more prominent. So that's just one of the many
069some of the examples that I see, but I think we can do a better job of pushing some of our information to the forefront so it's easy to navigate and people can find um things like educational opportunities, extracurricular activities, athletic events, summer programs, job experiences. If we redesigned it and just made it a little simpler, um it will also get more families engaged, which is very important to us because as we If we get families engaged, it improves student outcomes. >> Very nice. Thank you. >> No, thank you. Uh, in your view, what is the most significant challenge currently facing our district? And do you have any strategies, ideas, or approaches that you would support to help address this challenge? >> Um, obviously the aging infrastructure. I drive by North Side every day and I
070think, what could I do to make it better? Can I build a second level? I don't know. Um, I I would be very strategic, very data driven, and and I would think, you know, I'd use data to kind of help us prioritize what what buildings need the um the most attention. Um, I first would work with district leadership to develop a conf comprehensive inventory of all the facilities and and identify the needed repairs, upgrades, and long-term improvements. Um, I would prioritize using data um, such as operating costs, energy, energy efficiency, and the impact on health, safety, student performance, attendance, and staff retention. And this will help us determine which projects require immediate attention. Once the priorities are established, I would support phased renov renovation plans that spread costs over time and schedule that work during
071the summer and low impact times just to minimize the disruption throughout the the um the disruption to our students and our staff. And throughout that process, I'd be very transparent with our school community so that way they understand what is going on and the long-term benefit of this process. The other constraint is our budget. I um I read in your meeting minutes that 70% of our budget is personnel and healthcare costs. >> sometimes 72. Actually thought it was 71, but I was just going to do that number. >> It's a big [laughter] number, >> but it's still it is a very big number and it obviously reflects our commitment to investing in people. Um as we know our educators and staff are our greatest asset and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits is critical to attracting
072supporting and retaining high quality professionals. Um, we want to con obviously we want to manage personnel related costs, but I wouldn't consider reducing the staff, but look at long-term responsible planning and evaluating I would look at evaluating maybe benefit structures at this point in insurance plans, making sure we have the best value at this point in time while preserving quality coverage and then long-term, you know, plan for natural attrition and staffing efficiencies and role alignment as needs evolve. Um, and these approaches should help us manage costs responsibly without compensating job security or instructional quality. Beyond personnel, I would carefully review the remaining portions of the budget to ensure every dollar directly supports our goals. And this includes identifying operational efficiencies such as reducing energy in district buildings and reassessing non-instructional expenses like athletic transportation. costs
073in collaboration with booster organizations when appropriate. When I was on the soccer and booster club, um we would get coach buses for like district games like as we went move further along in the season and we were winning, we would get buses provided by the district. Very thankful for those buses. But as a booster club president, I always thought I would be responsible and we would be raising money. Um, maybe we need to have the booster clubs pay for that or maybe we just get a yellow school bus to reduce the cost. So, that might be something >> that we could consider in the future. I know it's probably not >> We did that today already. >> You did? >> I love that. >> I was going to say that changed a couple years ago
074where it's like a okay, nice to have, need to have, we'll give you a yellow bus. You can you can the rest if you want as booster clubs. >> I I love that. So again, just reassessing non-instructional expenses. Maybe there's an opportunity to save here and there. Um I also think we should gather input from our staff. Maybe there's programs and resources um that sorry, we have to regularly seek input and from our staff to see, you know, what programs and resources are really working for our students and staff. you know, we might identify tools or initiatives that are being underused and are no longer aligning with our our priorities. And so, maybe it's an opportunity to reallocate those funds to areas of greater impact. So, it's just a kind of moving things around and
075determining what is what's working, what's not working, what's a priority, and what's being well spent. Um, and again throughout the whole process, we're being very transparent, collaborative, collaborative, and fiscally responsible throughout the entire process while supporting our goals and ensuring every dollar is supporting the district's mission. >> Thank you. Last question. If selected to serve on the school board, how do you view the role of the board in relation to the superintendent, the district administration, and the teachers? Additionally, how would you define the responsibilities and expectations of an individual schoolboard director? >> Um, I view the role as one of a partnership and collaboration and advocacy. Um, we would work closely, Dr. Turman, by setting a clear vision, establishing policies, and providing oversight while respecting the superintendent's responsibility for day-to-day operations and instructional leadership. Um,
076in relation to teachers, our role is to support their work by ensuring policies, resources, and working conditions allow them to be effective and successful in the classroom. Serving as a we would serve as a bridge between the community and the schools. And the board advocates for students needs and equity, ensuring that every child, regardless of background, has access to a high quality education and the resources and opportunities needed to succeed in college, career, in life. And as far as the expectations of a school board director, that was the question. Okay. Um, I believe the expectation of us as a group is to provide strong student centered leadership focused on the long-term success of the district and that starts with committing to a clear vision of high expectations for student achievement and quality instruction and setting
077goals that move the district forward towards our vision. Um, a board director should believe in the potential of every student and and in the systems ability to support all learners and the role is about governance and not day-to-day management spending and spending time on policy, accountability and student outcomes rather than operations. Um, we need to use data honestly and we need to monitor our prog progress and drive to and use that to drive continuous improvement. Always collaborating as a board. Um, we're expected to work as a unified team with the superintendent and build trust and respect um while engaging the staff and the community. Again, being clear and transparent with communication and aligning resources with direct with district goals and committing to training and development to help ensure that we're always learning and growing and
078finding the best ways to to achieve success for our students and the district. Thank you. [snorts] >> Any questions you have for us? >> Um, >> it's okay if you don't. >> Okay. [laughter] >> It's okay. >> Um, prepared with questions. >> Just so you know, um, as I told the the candidates for the other vacancy, um, if you are selected, um, after the meeting, we're going to do an oath of office. um you have a financial disclosure form um that you'll need to take and fill out. Um um and your first official meeting would be um February, I think we said the 24th. Um um but um you will be because you are uh taking the oath and being sworn in, you will be immediately connected. Um you'll get an email address hopefully within
079the next 24 hours um and be connected and all and all of that. Additionally, what I failed to mention to uh Mr. Garlic who was selected. Um there we have a plan in place between now and the next meeting that we're going to try to have um the successful candidates come in and meet with uh each department head within the administration um so that you can have a firm foundation of kind of where who everybody is, what they do, and the roles and responsibilities within the departments. Ask any questions that you want to ask. Um and that way you don't walk into the next meeting sort of unprepared with not a lot of information. And certainly um board members are available between now and then to answer any questions about how the board functions, what
080we need to do, answer, you know, time commitment questions or anything like that. Um so we would certainly make ourselves available for that as well. Any questions from other board members? >> Just just one question because you um in your volunteer work, you're working with um with children that you're advocating for them. Any conflict there? Because there could be potentially, you know, CD students that are you're advocating for. >> Um these children actually are not part of the Central Dolphins school. They're not part of the Central Dolphin School District. Correct. >> All right. Thanks. >> I have three questions. >> Yes. >> Um, one of the things that always amazes me and this is not a criticism. It occurred tonight with the three presentations is I don't hear any advocacy for libraries or librarians and
081a couple years ago sadly we reduce them. Do you think there is value to repopulate the high schools with librarians? I think there is value. some my fondest memories as a child and as a >> well kids don't read as much but it's a yeah it's a safe haven and I mean it's I think there's worthwhile uh discussion to have I happen to think we're in the book business >> and having books and someone to walk you through it uh is important >> um I I still think there's a need for books >> um >> so what I'm sorry >> I'm I'm just visualizing the library. Um, librarians can help you research, help students, you know, find information. I mean, you can obviously, it's very easy to go online and find information, but librarians probably
082know more information than the average person on how to find things that we can't find. Like eventually, I hit a wall when I'm trying to research information. Well, one of the things I uh I'm sorry, I think I cut you off again. >> Go ahead. >> I was gonna say, so I um I work with a client who's in Fouse Elementary and the the librarians there um instill a love of of reading and incorporate lessons about about the books. And I I I find it so important to have those librarians in their in their life because I know that if they weren't there, they're these children would not be exposed to reading at all. And if we need to have them, we need to start them as early as possible so that way we can
083continue building their reading skills so they are better readers. >> Right? So, what I had in mind, and I wasn't exposed to this until I went back to Penn State to teach, is helping students understand that um AI is not the answer to all their research and also helping them to navigate how to research properly. >> Building on that, and I don't think we shared this with Mr. Ginsmore, Mr. um garlic. Um communications are all discoverable, which means they can be sometimes people, you know, it doesn't sound like you would be one of those people, more like me, say things and they regret it um later. Also, I don't know what the timing is, but PSBA offers a training which I'd strongly recommend because it's really hard um to on board. [clears throat] So my
084question to you is first of all this is just for my mind. What's the difference between a PTA and a PTO? >> I haven't heard PTA for a long time. >> Parent teacher association. >> Yeah. Ever since the Harper Valley song. >> They are affiliated with the national PTA. >> Okay. >> And the PTO is kind of like a separate >> entity. Yeah. >> Yes. >> PTS. It's it's it's the PTA follows like the the national PTA's like guidelines and and >> now I never knew it. That's what I >> Yeah. >> So, one of the comments you made is um you wanted uh uh I don't know I understand this term uh strong student leadership. What does that mean? >> Strong student leadership. >> You had advocated that you would like to see strong
085student leadership. Or maybe it didn't. >> Strong student leadership. Um, strong strong leadership. Strong student leadership for opportunities. >> No, I was asking you. I thought you I heard you say strong student leadership. I didn't know what it means because a lot of times, you know, students are part of clubs >> that have on their title designated leadership, but it's really not that at all. So, I was trying to explore if you had other ideas um of what that would be. You know, for me it could be mentoring um or something of that nature. Uh but uh you know, we you always try to get as much input as you can. I'm sorry I'm not close [laughter] enough to the mic from students. Um and um uh the last question I had was um having
086to do with elementary schools >> and uh uh my principal who predated Dr. Box was Ken Beard. And um they didn't have air conditioning then, they don't have air conditioning now. How uncomfortable was it for your students, for your kids when they went there? >> They were fine actually. They they got they adjusted to it and got used to it. >> Okay, you're done. >> They opened [laughter] they we they opened the windows. They went outside to learn. I I actually spoke with my eldest >> um this this morning and she said that we we accommodated the teacher worked around like it was you know I mean obviously it's been hotter than it was 10 15 years ago but and I mean it went outside or like at north side if you go to the
087opposite side of the building I think it's cooler >> it is cooler >> so that that would make a difference >> I mean we are considering you know air conditioning for north side it's a big school >> and it's expensive >> when I was there it was 100% white I mean things have uh changed in a good way >> uh and we're at capacity so um did you come up with any ideas when you were driving past north side of how to how to fix things. >> I Well, I was thinking of the trailers because I I had a client at Thomas Holtzman and I was looking at the trailers. I'm like, do we need to put trailers there? But there's so much I just think building up. >> I I long-term subbed in one
088of those trailers at Thomas Holtzman. I do not recommend that. [laughter] >> I was trying to think out of the box. >> Yeah, >> that was not something I enjoyed. >> No, it is a box. I I taught Yeah. in a trailer and it's really hot and just um >> not not good. But want to thank you. You had a remarkable presentation as did the other two folks behind. Um if we could only fire one board member, we could hire all three. >> Other board member questions >> would be me. >> Other board member questions. >> I don't have a question for her. I have a question for you. Sure. Are these questions that we asked the same as what we asked in the last? >> No. Okay. Thank you. >> Um similar but not
089the same. No. um actually used AI. I put the old ones in and created new ones. Um the other thing uh I wanted to mention um just for the public's sake is we did have another applicant uh for this region vacancy. However, uh within the last week that individual u pulled themselves out of consideration um which is why we only have one. Just wanted to make that clear for everybody. Any other questions? Okay. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Appreciate it. >> Okay. Any comments, thoughts, questions, or motions? >> The one thing we've talked about, it really doesn't involve you guys, is how can we make a better map so people know what region they're in. It still confounds me. >> There there there's we have to see there. We actually have one through power
090schools. They they can like zoom in like through Google Maps, which is great. But the one online is really if you use your computer it's easy to see. >> No. But is it easy to see the regions? >> Yeah. The one the one we have online it's a PDF and if you just zoom into it you can go right to it where it's at. >> Okay. >> I think people don't realize you can zoom into that PDF. It's a really high quality. >> I don't know what a PDF is but okay. >> Okay. We can't vote until she comes back. [laughter] >> Yes. We have power schools that has like the student population and where the buildings are. You click on a building and it shows you the actual geographic area exactly where the lines
091are and everything. >> So people that's easily >> they don't have access to it. We do. So the question is can we take that and put it with us? I'm not sure. >> Well, >> and the addresses should be >> you can look at because it has by your voting region. So like somebody was in precinct 16 and you can see that right in the map that hey if you're in 16 you know you're you're in region three and not region two. Well, I've had complaints in the past, but >> I think yeah, people just need to know where it's at on the Maybe when they apply or when we post that, maybe we can post that like as a link saying here's where you can look at the map. >> I love teaching in
092a trailer. >> But it was moldy. >> We had a groundhole. >> Well, this person I was longterm subbing for had an had a boa constrictor in a cage, too. >> That looks confusing. >> Put a boa constrictor in a cage. We had Isn't that constricting? >> Yeah. >> We had a hamster that would leave the cage and >> it >> like a week later it would be back at the cage. >> That's That's I like that hamster. >> There's a hamster of nim. >> I guess only educators would understand the rats of dim. >> Rats of Nim. >> No. Oh, tell me what it is. >> Well, they were experimented. rats were experimented with and they were given intelligence and they escaped from the lab and created a community. >> I thought they could
093>> I did not hear that. There was a story I don't know what was it called Aldron we were growing up where they >> the one where he gets murdered >> and that's cuz I'm a librarian. >> See? >> Okay. Miss Hanford's uh walking back in uh again uh entertain any questions, comments, motions. >> Uh well, we need a motion, wouldn't we, to approve Andrea? >> I'd like to motion to approve Andrea Camolei. Is that Did I pronounce that correctly? >> Yes. >> That's a motion. Second. >> We have a second. Uh any further questions, comments? >> Miss Fuller, call the role. >> Mrs. Webster, >> no. >> Mrs. Bingaman, >> yes. >> Mr. Mr. Dornman. >> Yes. >> Mr. Epstein. >> Yes. >> Mr. Gordon. >> Yes. >> Mrs. Hanford. >> Yes. >> Mr.
094Jacobs. >> Yes. >> Six yes votes and one negative. >> Congratulations. >> Okay. Moving on to item 604. This is the second of two opportunities for the public to address the board on any agenda on any item that they wish. We have no one signed up to speak. Item 701. >> Motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> All those in favor? >> I meeting a journal.