001Right away, signs are put up displaying the prices. Oh, >> also the phone caddy issue was fixed and there are new holders put up sometime last week. Thank you for your attention. Any questions? That was a nice crowd that you did have at the dance and I heard everything was safe and ran perfectly. The superhero thing. I I enjoy the praying myself to see all the kids come on the different clubs and what they come up with. I know. I didn't get any candy though. But it was it was a good night. I enjoyed it. Any other questions for Maya? >> My concerns. And I almost forgot about the lunch prices. Yeah, I'm glad that was fixed, too, cuz that's what you actually addressed. And I didn't even know they weren't even listed at the
002cafeteria anymore. So, thank you. And that's what different set of eyes. We appreciate it. >> Thank you. Have a good night. >> You're welcome. You're more than welcome to stay or you can go. It depends what you do. >> You're welcome. Have a nice night. >> And now our favorite part of the evening is the students of the month. And we're going to um turn it over to each principal, but I I say this every time and I don't get tired of saying this. It is very difficult to get this honor. If you think about it, we have 3,800 students and at the end of the year, we might choose 27. And to get to be one of those 27 out of 38, your children have to be doing something amazing cuz it is very
003hard to win. And when you read about what they've done to achieve this honor through each of the principles, it's going to make you feel good about how you're raising your kids and your grandkids. And because remember, you send them out the door and they can choose to do anything they want when they come. They can behave any way they want. They can act any way they want, but they choose to act correctly. They choose to act nicely. They choose to give it their all to help others to give it a 100. So even without your guidance there, they're doing the right thing. So, you should be very proud of that. And at the end of next year, we're going to invite all the students of the month because we don't have time for next
004celebration afterwards in September to our first football game. We do a celebration for them cuz it is important. But, um, sit back and listen to why they're chosen. And when we're done, we're going to take a group picture of the four of them for the newspaper and for social media. And then afterwards, if you want to say, you can. If you want to go, no one's ever said, you can go. But this this is great when you hear what the kids do at all the different grades levels. and we're going to start with Mr. Schwarz and feel free to also give us an update about anything at your school as well. >> All right. Thank you, Dr. Harris. It's my honor to introduce Juliet Brisco as Level Green Student of the Month. Juliet is a
005daughter of Bethany and Cody Brisco, and a proud sister of Bailey, a kindergarter, Clara, a third grader, and baby Millie. A third grade student herself, Juliet is a dedicated learner who always puts forth her best effort. She credits her parents' encouragement for inspiring her to do so well academically. Her favorite subjects are math and reading. She enjoys math because it is useful every day and challenges her to solve new problems. And she loves reading because books, especially the weird school and Dire Wimpy Kids series, allow her to explore stories and gain new information. Outside of school, Juliet dances competitively with tap being her favorite style. She also dreams of becoming an elementary teacher one day and often practices by teaching with her younger sisters at home. The staff at Level Green had many wonderful things
006to say about Juliet. She's an exceptionally bright, hard-working, and responsible young lady who approaches each day with enthusiasm and positivity. Juliet consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic, always striving to meet the goals she sets for herself. She's eager to take on challenges and actively engages in class discussions, whether by asking thoughtful questions or building on the idea of her classmates. Not only is she an excellent student academically, but she also embodies kindness, cooperation, and respect in all she does. Juliet's cheerful demeanor and welcoming spirit create a positive classroom atmosphere, making her a joy to teach and a role model to her peers. She is admired for her compassion, encouragement, and willingness to help others, and she demonstrates maturity beyond her years by balancing academic success with sincere care for those around her. Juliet consistently reflects
007the core values of Level Green Elementary, both in and out of the classroom. We are proud of her accomplishments and grateful for the energy, leadership, and kindness she brings each day. Juliet Brisco truly represents the very best of our PT school community, and we're honored to celebrate her as this month's elementary student of the month. CONGRATUL [Music] I love it. >> Mr. Schwarz, anything about your school that you want to share? >> Yeah, we're off. Thanks, Dr. Harris. We're off to a great start at level green this year. Our staff's working hard to ensure every student receives targeted support in ELA during their win and workshop times. uh teachers are analyzing data and planning lessons that both meet enrichment and intervention needs and we're excited to see the the students uh growth this year. Uh
008also recently we hosted a well attended grandparent breakfast and we truly appreciated all the grandparents who joined us. Last week our fifth grade students enjoyed their uh deer valley trip a PT tradition and we thank the board for making this experience possible. Also at level green, we launched a new initiative, LG Cares, where students focus each month on supporting a meaningful cause. This past month, uh, they created thank you cards for our local first responders, and next month we will focus on breast cancer awareness. And finally, I'd like to thank our PTO for their ongoing support and dedication. Uh, they often provide engaging activity for our students and assistance for our staff, and their contributions make a real difference in our school. So, it's truly appreciated. So, thank you. >> Great shout out to them.
009I appreciate that, too, cuz >> I know what difference they do make. >> All right. Next, next for our student of the month, um, Dr. Horvette from Trafford Elementary School. >> Okay. I am proud to announce Zack Kefir. Zach is a fifth grader at Trafford Elementary. He's the son of Amy Kefir. Um, he has two siblings, Josh, who's in seventh grade, and Anthony, who's now in ninth grade, up here. And he has two cats named Strawberry and Rosie. Uh, Zach said that he likes to play baseball. He likes to play with his friends and go to the park at Fairmont Avenue. Um, and I actually watched him play baseball one time, and he's pretty good. Um, he plays catcher, third, shortstop, and first base. So, I have a feeling we're going to see him somewhere
010up here at some point playing baseball. Uh, he wants to uh wants to shout out his best friends, his little posy over there that came to visit with him or came to support him today. Eli, Carara, and Marilyn. Um, they are his best friends and his support system. And he wanted to make sure I I mentioned that. So, here they are with and his brother Josh is also there. Yeah. And his mom, >> what grade is what grade is Josh at now? Is he >> se seventh? Right. >> Seventh there. >> Seventh grade. Yeah. >> Uh, Zach told me that math is his favorite subject, and I asked him why, and he said, "Because I'm good at it, which makes a lot of sense to me." Um, he told me he wants to be a
011teacher and a baseball coach when he grows up. So, I told him I'd let Mr. Cortezo know that that he's coming for his job. Um his I talked to his mom on the phone and mom says that he is always helpful. He brightens everyone's day when he's around and when he was at Deer Valley it was very very quiet at the house. Uh Josh says again he's a he's very friendly. He's happy until he comes home. That's what Josh said. Um, and I asked if they get along well. He said they get along. They get along great. They play games together, but sometimes they fight. But he's looking forward to when he grows up a little bit and they can do some more things together when he's in like middle school. Right, Josh? That's what
012he said. So, um, I asked teachers then because, uh, when I asked about who would be the student of the month, this was a unanimous choice. So, he was a unanimous choice for teacher or for teacher of the month, for student of the month. Um, I'll read some of the comments. Um, so the first teacher said that Zach is a great kid. He's one of my go-to students. If ever I need anything delivered or helped or anything like that, this is who I go to. He's my go-to guy. And everyone, every comment said mannerly, respectful, and kind. every one of them. Um, his third grade teacher, Mr. Budos, has this to say. I had the pleasure of having Zachary Kefir in my third grade classroom. He was a true role model for other students. His
013actions proved this both in and out of the classroom. Inside the classroom, Zach was very attentive. He took his work seriously and always tried to earn above. He always tried to earn great grades. Outside the classroom, he treated everyone with respect. Zach also had a great sense of humility about him. He played the games at recess fairly. He never excluded anybody and he never showed off. He took the games seriously. But for him, it was as much about the other kids as it was about himself. As I mentioned, he also took his work seriously inside the classroom and many of his classmates followed his lead. I was fortunate to have him in my class. He is well-rounded and truly led by example. Another teacher says, "He is kind, conscientious, eager to learn, and always a
014rule follower. He strives to do his best, and always gives 100% effort. He is a joy to have in class and to all that come in contact with him. They appreciate his positive attitude. Zach demonstrates respect for both his peers and teachers, setting a wonderful example for others. His genuine enthusiasm for learning makes him a valuable member of a classroom community." Um, and then another but finally another teacher I think you had in second grade said, "Zack Kefir is one of the kindest boys that I know. He is always offering to help his teachers, holding doors open for others, bending over backwards to help his friends. He makes sure he always includes everybody. He walks around with a smile on his face and works hard at school. Because I've known Zach for a while and
015I had him and his brothers in school, I know him a little bit better. He is an amazing help at home with his mom to his mom. Anyone who crosses paths with Zach in their lifetime should consider themselves lucky. I thankfully I thankfully had the pleasure and am the lucky one to have known him. A lucky person to have known him. I couldn't think of anyone else more deserving than him for this honor. Zachary Keeper. This is really good. >> I can add too that he says hello to me every if I see him 35 times in a day, he will say hello to me 35 times. >> Excellent. Amy, anything you want to share about Trafford Elementary School? >> Um, well, our unfortunately we had a little bit of a and we had a
016tragedy this this week. Um, and our with Mr. Martinelli's passing and we are building up our our staff here trying to start the whole grieving process with everybody. That's one thing that I do have to mention because he was a valued member of our of our staff. Um so what we are doing is we're focusing on team building activities in the building with our staff and with the kids and and just trying to do things to to help everybody with this process. Um we are also then on the academic side we're planning our book club coming up. Um we're doing a community teach parents don't even know this yet because we didn't send it home yet but um we're doing a parent a family and student book club where the students should read the book
017at home with their parents and then come in and have a book club meeting. I actually did this with Mr. Schwarz a long time ago and I thought I'd bring it to Trafford again. So, um, we're starting that. We planned that today. Um, our trunk or treat event is on Friday, which is very, very heavily attended. Uh, we we couple that with our book fair. So, we will do the trunk or treat event and a book fair, and then the families can come into the building and and buy whatever books they need. That's coming up. Um, and then we also just um had our deer rally, our students come back and I have to say I asked one particular student if he had a good time and he said he could not think of one
018thing that was he said everything was awesome and I said one in particular and he said everything. So everything was awesome apparently at Deer Valley. >> So that's what's happening. >> That's the slogan. >> Everything's awesome. >> I thank you >> um Dr. Dr. Cap from Stratford Middle School. >> Thank you, Dr. Harris. >> And I have to tell you, Dr. Cap, I saw you marching and flying in the parade. >> Oh, it was fun, Dr. Harris. >> Your superhero costume. I've never seen you so happy. You were amazing. Your smile was wonderful. >> Good time. >> Lot of candy was thrown. >> We had lots of candy. >> You really enjoyed it. So, I appreciate you going. I appreciate you having that the effort. It was Your excitement was contagious. >> Thank you. Thank
019you. Thank you. I'd like to introduce Maddie Gelia. Maddie tonight is accompanied by her mom, stepdad, and brother, which is in fifth grade at Sunrise. She is currently in eighth grade. She has a 3.5 GPA. She's involved in track. She is the drama stage manager and also anchors the morning announcements. She excels in foreign languages and science. Her ambitions are to attend Florida uh university and focus on the medical field, maybe possibly being a surgeon or go into anesthesiology. So, I had to speak to your teacher since I'm new there and had to get some words about you and they were very kind and the teachers think a lot about you. Mr. Yurrosk stated, "Maddie is such a cool customer. I don't think she ever had a bad day. She's always pleasant and smiling. She
020does a great job at reading the room and makes sure everyone is included all the time. She is the type of student that a teacher will often say, "I wish I had a class full of Maddie's." Mrs. Lammana stated, "Lmana stated, "Kind and caring student who consistently brings a positive attitude and a bright smile every day. She always gives 100% effort in everything she does and approaches challenges with determination. She is truly a model student and a joy to be around. Mrs. Lockwood, Maddie is respectful, hardwilling, and diligent. Maddie is has a is a pleasure in class and I appreciate her dedication to all tasks. Whether it's independent or or group work, she raises the bar. Mrs. Rogers, Maddie is a true pleasure to have in class. She is a dedicated student who always puts
021forth her best effort, produces quality work, and adds to class discussion with insightful comments and questions. She is kind and respectful to everyone and keeps and helps to make our school community a better place. Mrs. Rristen stated over the past two years in concert and jazz band, she has had the privilege of watching you grow. Not only as a talented musician, but also as an exceptional person. You will not find another student as kind, caring, and respectful. Maddie has a truly remarkable positive energy that resonates throughout the classroom. And finally, Mrs. Manny. Maddie smiles often, works diligently, stays on top of her task, and achieves success. Maline will remain kind, courteous, and focused young lady as she navigates her school years and beyond. It is a pleasure to have her in class. Congratulations, Maddie, for
022being Trafford Middle School student of the month. And Maddie, since you're the stage manager, you might want to see Mrs. Habber right back. You want to wave your hand, Mrs. Habber. Make sure you see her cuz she's in charge of all the drama in the guild. >> She could definitely use your health next year. So just cuz I already saw her get like the two thumbs up when you when he said stage manager. I watched you, Jen. That's good. So good. I'm glad you're involved in that. Okay. >> So Mr. Dr. Cap, what else is going on at traffic? >> Sure, Dr. Harris. Last week we had our uh you know it was homecoming and I was informed that our pep rally last Friday was going to be 2 hours long. So >> I kind
023of got a little nervous at 2-hour pep rally but it was two hours and um it was very interactive with all the students. So it was totally opposite of what the high school but it was very interesting and they were very active for the two hours but it was very enjoyable. >> They also invited us to it. >> Yes. The elementary were there for the first nice comment. Yeah. >> Thank you for that. Uh, also we will um be having a fundraiser uh that goes towards the winter extravaganza which I heard is even a bigger pep rally further down the line. >> Your winter extravaganza is huge at legendary. >> It's an extravaganza. >> And then the eighth grade farewell. So if the students sell items, there's a mega party and if they sell so
024many items they go to Urban Air. So it's a really big uh fundraiser for the year. And at the end of the month, uh, we're starting to look at careers and down at the David Lawrence Convention Center, they have a middle school career fair for students for the construction trades. >> So, there are 30 construction trades going to be there. We're opening it to all students to see if they have any interest. It's all hands-on experience and to get them thinking about the future and getting on it now and not waiting until they start them young. That's perfect. >> That's it. I love it. Thanks for all you do. Good stuff. And finally, Mr. Quilio. High School. >> Thank you, Dr. Harris. Uh, if you can like come up here, Chloe, front and center. [Music]
025>> Maddie, this is Chloe. You'll be taking her spot when she graduates this year, so pay attention. Uh, it's my absolute honor to recognize an outstanding student, leader, and role model, Khloe Stack, as the Pentford High School student of the month. Uh Khloe is joined here this evening with her dad Jason, mom Becky, uh and her biggest supporter, her grandfather. So, welcome here tonight. Uh Khloe's a senior and is enrolled in multiple advanced placement college and honors courses. She has balanced her rigorous academics with involvement in a wide variety of activities showcasing both her talent and her leadership. Khloe is a member of the National Honor Society, National Thespian Society, Drama Guild, Mock Trial, and both the Select Choir and Ovation Choir. She also co-founded the American Sign Language Club here at PT, uh, which
026is an organization she helped build so her peers could begin developing fluency in American Sign Language. So, thank you for that, Chloe. Uh, it's up and running and going strong. Uh, her leadership extends beyond clubs. Uh she's also the executive producer of our pen traffic television broadcasting program, better known as PTV. Uh Khloe is trusted to run the show. Um from directing live broadcast to resetting the equipment after the production, uh this responsibility requires creativity, technical expertise, and the ability to manage and uh a team under pressure. And I always say if you ever need to see a good example of controlled chaos or stress, uh go back back behind the screen uh for a live production. Uh it's it's quite the the experience and you do a wonderful job controlling all the moving parts.
027All these skills she's demonstrated with excellence. Uh her goal is to get into broadcasting after earning her degree at possibly Dukane University. Uh when she's not on or behind the screen, she's on stage with Mrs. Habberger here who's here this evening. Uh don't forget to check out her role as Joe Marsh. I believe Joe Marsh in the fall play Little Women which comes out November 14th. So, if you need something to do November 14th, make sure you check it out. Definitely will be a great show as always. Uh, Khloe is also child oriented and communityminded, working as a gymnastics coach at Allison Beyond Gymnastics in Trafford, where she helps children develop not only athletic skills, but also the confidence and character that they need. She brings patience, enthusiasm, and joy to that role, uh, which
028reflects the heart she puts into everything she does. Her skill set is obviously wide ranging. Uh she's CPR certified, creative, passionate, and dedicated to helping others where she's accumulated over 100 plus community service hours here at the high school in the last four years. Uh Khloe's described by her teachers as hardworking, kind, funloving, reliable, and respectful. She approaches every opportunity with positivity and a strong sense of responsibility. What sets Khloe apart is not just her list of accomplishments, uh but the way she uplifts those around her and leads by example. Chloe, your dedication, kindness, and creativity inspire us all. Uh we cannot wait to see where your talents take you in the future. And on behalf of the Penford High School, congratulations on being uh student of the month this year. >> And before we
029take the photo, anything you want to share about the high school that wasn't covered already? >> Um obviously we talked about the homecoming parade, the dance, uh the ringing of the bell against Gateway. doing a good job winning against them. Uh we had a college fair last week. Uh the marching band just recently uh won their competition a couple weeks ago and they'll be going on to Hershey here in a couple weeks. Obviously, the fall play November 14th. Make sure you check that out. Uh our pay survey is next Friday where all the 10th and 12th graders will be taking a survey to kind of collect information on mental health uh and stability. And just a shout out to all the teachers and students on all the changes we've made this this year at the
030high school. uh from administration to the the smart passes to iPads to the no phone policy to just trying to make some changes at the high school and it's going very very well so far. Um and they've embraced it and and kept a positive attitude through all the changes. So kudos to all of them. >> Thank you very much. And at this time we're going to have all of our student of the month winners come over for a photo. Parents, you're more than welcome to also take a photo behind the photo as well. She said she also lives pretty much a couple meeting. We have a short agenda. >> Dr. Harris. >> Very nice. I like much. Yes. >> Can you have Dr. Horvad and Jeff explain what Deer Valley is. There might be people
031don't know about Deer Valley, what all goes on there, why do we do it? >> Well, Amy, you want to take over or >> explain what Deer Valley is? >> Yeah. What's Deer Valley? Thanks for information because we've been doing it for years and a lot of people had no idea. >> Deer Valley is uh the fifth grade field trip to the YMCA camp. >> Deer Valley. Um they spend that with their we have parent volunteers that stay in the cabins with them and then teachers come up and spend it's two and a half days of activities one till like starting at 7:00 in the morning at breakfast time going to 8:00 at night on some of those nights. Uh just one activity after the other. >> What kind of activities they do at your
032valley? >> They do um archery. They do um they're looking for like salamanders and things in the in the stream. They do a Pennsylvania wildlife class where they learn about all of the different wildlife in Pennsylvania. Um >> dream catchers. >> Dream c dream catchers. Just as Dr. >> Make bracelets. Yes, >> they still do. >> And captain, we have a captain here. >> Um I don't know if they still do the recycling, but um >> they used to. I do. Mr. Duner did recycling for years. He taught that course. Yeah. >> When he went up. >> They make cider. >> Yeah, they make they make cer. That's one of the evening ones. They make bird houses, bluebird houses, fires. I mean, it's it's the camp experience >> with nicer cabins. They did an outstanding
033job over the years replacing the cabins. >> Yeah, they are nice cabins. They they look through owl pellets to see what the owls have eaten. >> They dissect them. >> Yeah. You know what's also is the willingness of parents to volunteer because you couldn't do that unless you had parents saying to 10 cabins and also the teachers that go up >> and the parents and teachers that go is we wouldn't be able to do it. >> No way. >> Not many schools can do this. So we're really proud to be able to do it. >> Yeah. Oh, that's fine. >> I forget. >> Thank you. Sure. >> And just at the beginning of the meeting, I forgot to complete it and I started doing it. Then when we got to Amy, I felt terrible. But
034as you know, Mike Martinelli passed away last week and it was very sad and uh shock because he has been with the district close to 25 years. So at this time I first of all I want to thank all the people at Trafford for working with the students and making sure the kids had what they need and I appreciate that because um that was their main concern throughout all this too is making sure that the kids were okay and I appreciate that. So thank you Amy and your staff. They really stepped up and they did outstanding job. I mean, plus the amount of outside leadership that came in from psychologist, some therapies across West Warner County. At one point, I counted 11 adults, outside adults plus two therapy dogs at the building. So, it was
035really well. >> Um, I appreciate the efforts of West County and I know Tiffany organized that. So, thanks Dr. Nicks for getting the people there. Um, >> and they actually they really helped me navigate through that. They really did. It's difficult. It's something that you don't have the right training no matter how much training you get for that time until it actually happens unfortunately and then it's like okay what do I do? And you did an excellent job. So I appreciate your leadership and I also appreciate you allowing others to help come in and help because it takes a true leader I can get. >> Takes a true leader to do all that. So at this time let's have a moment of silence for Mike and his family. Thank you. [Music] And the other thing
036I had to share is this past weekend, I better turn my make sure I got my mic. We honored our alumni in the yearly inductions. And this year, let me just read you the participants. And I'll just say their name and their class. Paul Gamble, the class of 1993. Cynthia Holden, 1975. Our own Dr. Horvette from 1987. Robin Alexandra Leinsky Keith class of 1985. I think she owes by Alex Ke now. She is >> Benjamin Lusac, class of 2005. Chief John Otto, who's going to be replacing Mr. Stove soon after the election, 1989. Um, Andrea Lonzo Porter, class of 1989. um the late Karen J. Smith um who was taught here for 40 years was also inducted and her family was there representing her and we also had an honorary um alumni graduate graduate or
037recognition of Wesley Kidd who as you know he's been a driver for first student and he retired but he's also through all 40 years and longer has been a security guard at all the school events. So he has been always in the background and he's an outstanding help and he still continues to service for us. So I was very happy that they nominated him and he got elected. So it was a very nice ceremony. Mr. Leonard and I actually got to en sit together and we enjoyed a nice meal and got to recognize Amy and all the alumni. So but I also have to say throughout this night I was able to speak to some of the alumni and we're going to get them to come back to do some visits for the students. I
038even talked to Tony about this at the high school because they can sign up and I think they'll be great guest speakers. And even next year, I'm going to coordinate with um Mr. Prattski who's in charge of alumni to see if I can arrange it that on that Friday before their induction on the Saturday that they come to the high school because I know we honor them that night so we can make a tie into this. It's kind of like they won't have to come back out because one of our Where is um Alexa? Alex, she's in Sweden. >> She lives in Geneva. >> Geneva. So she lives in Geneva. So it's not a quick trip, but she says she will come because I invited her so she will come. So, which is nice, but
039it would have been nice to have her on this Friday. So, every year we learn something new from different events and this was pretty interesting. >> But I'm going to turn everything over. >> Can I share something mentioning special people? I'm not sure if everybody knew after the football game Friday night. I don't know if you heard there was an ambulance and a police car came riding up to the school and uh there was a gentleman, a grandfather that actually had a heart attack walking up the hill and had a heart attack. Now, I want to recognize not only good Sam, I'll say great Samaritans. U Laura Alexander, our secretary for the athletic, she knew where the AED was, so she ran into the high school to get an AED because the giant had a
040heart attack. And two of our former students, young students, Noah Codelich, if I spelled that right, and Jason Sable, they were there to help hold and be with this gentleman until the ambulance got there. So, again, we have good people that reacted. They knew what to do and did it. They didn't sit back and let someone else. So, just to recognize some good Samaritans on our part. >> On on a similar note, uh have you ever heard uh the an update on the player from Plum that they took him out on a stretcher >> last year? >> I think that's okay. >> I haven't heard must be okay if I was just curious because you know happened with our game. >> Yeah, I heard you. >> Okay. Any other questions or comments? >> All right,
041time for a meeting. Our meeting, Mr. Mr. Nim. >> Okay, it's time for the recognition of visitors. No one has signed up tonight. There are no items on their old business. Uh we held an executive session prior to tonight's meeting to discuss personnel and receive information on curriculum updates. Okay, time time for the consent agenda. Does the board wish to remove any item from the consent agenda? >> Okay. May I have a motion to approve the consent agenda items? >> So move. >> Second. >> Question being called. This be a roll call vote. All in favor of motion say I. Opposed. >> Motion has carried. Okay, move back to page 11. Okay. Uh, personnel and curriculum. Mr. Katasic. >> Thank you, Mr. President. Uh, move to employ the following personnel. New employment is contingent upon
042the receipt of all necessary documentation and the acceptance of act 34, 151, and 114 waiverss from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania within 30 days. A copy of the personnel list will become an official part of the minutes of this meeting. Uh, Landon Hill, an HVAC tech. Uh, Kina Jubbeck, a super sub. Connor Cortazo a super sub. Roseanne Funac, an interm secretary. Aiden Province, a fellow. And Rooney Hugh, if I'm pronouncing that correctly, I apologize if I'm not a fellow. >> Do I have a second? >> Second. >> Question being called for. Will we have a roll call vote? All in favor of the motion say I. >> I. Opposed? No. Motion carries. >> Move to accept the following retirement resignation. Uh Mr. Jim Simpson, principal at Pen Trafford High School, effective uh January 30th, 2026. >>
043Second, question. >> Question been called for. Uh this would be a roll call vote. All in favor motion say I. I. >> Opposed. >> Motion carried. I want to um it's kind of sad, bittersweet because we really enjoy having Jim with the district, but his time has come and I he will be done and actually he'll be done a little bit sooner than um even the January 30th with the students at the school, but he has come up to the high school and he's really added a lot of different touches and excitement to the school. I don't know if Tony, if you want to speak on >> He's been a great addition. Um it was a smooth transition obviously because he knows the district um know knows the role of the principal. So he was
044able to step right in and do his job which was was good. >> And I know he had I think it was 18 years at Penn Middle School or 17 and he's the first year I came he was actually starting Penn Middle because he was at Traford Middle prior. So I think he had 17 years at Penn Middle School. It was a long longevity. Is he coming next month to meeting for you? Is he on the list? >> Good question. just to see. No, but I do thank Jim for everything he has done and for everything he brought to the school district and I enjoy I appreciate everything he's done and I wish him good luck. >> Sorry for interrupting. I just had a second. >> That's fine. Uh do I have a motion for
045journment? Motion. Second. Motion to carry. Meeting adjourned. [Music]