001At this time, I would like to call to order the September 22nd, 2025 meeting of the Harper Joint One School District Board of Education. Could we have a roll call, please? >> Mr. >> Here, here >> I'm here. This is a meeting of the board of education in public for the purpose of conducting the district's business and it is not to be considered a public community meeting. There is a time for public participation during the meeting as indicated in the agenda. Any district resident or parent of a currently enrolled student wishing to speak should have filled out a card located on the sign-in table and given it to the board secretary. Were there any public comments for time? Okay. At this time, we are going to do the pledge of allegiance and we're going to
002be led by some students from Lincoln. So, Mr. Hanland, we'll turn it over to you. >> Uh pleasure to be here this evening. We both pledge and see presentations. So, uh, this is going to be some of our students. At least one of our students being Thank you guys so much. >> You guys come up and shake our hands. >> Come on up. >> You can start with Mr. Majaras. >> Start right here. >> Thanks for being here. Good job. Good job. Nice and loud. >> Good job. I remember. Thank you so much. Great job. Great job. You guys were so clear. What a job. Good job. >> Good job. >> Your time was wonderful. You kids just kicked off the school year here with our first pledge back for the 2526 school year. So
003that was awesome. All right. Our item number three is consider the approval of the agenda. The agenda notes the board's mission of we will support our community through dedicated governance, leadership, and stewardship so that our students achieve. It also states our values and expectations as a board in governing our meetings. The purpose of this agenda is twofold. The first reason is to verify that public notice has been given according to state statute 19.84. Mrs. Hoffman, has the meeting been properly noticed? >> Thank you. The second reason for approval of the agenda is to consider tableabling an item or to rearrange the order of events. Was there anything that needed to be rearranged? None to my knowledge. Okay. Then I would take a motion. >> I'd move to approve the agenda. I'll second. >> Perfect. All
004in favor? >> I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. Item number four is our presentation of student excellence, which again is from Lincoln Elementary School tonight. So, I will pass it back over to Mr. Frank. Mr. Hanley. >> Yeah. Just a pleasure to introduce our favorite team this evening. Mr. Frank, Mr. It was selected by our students who are going to talk to me a little bit about those first few weeks of school and that theme so that they can place Mr. Bar search start search each morning with announcements and then he says tell me something good and he will share something good that happened at school. We will sh we will each share something good about third grade. Be ready to share something good at the end. My something good is that Mrs. Schmidt makes
005me feel safe. I feel safe to say my thoughts and feelings. No one has been mean. People are being respectful and purposeful people. We are learning about respect. Our class works together well during workplaces and in math we were we play the games nicely and correctly. I hope our class does the right thing even when no one is watching. My something good is that I really like how we have two recesses this year. It helps us get all of our energy out. When we come back to class after the second recess, our class is more relaxed and quiet. So during writing time, everyone is able to focus and get right to work on their stories. Also, it's great to be able to spend time with friends in other classes. I am so happy that we
006have two recesses. >> My something good is our postcard map. We can bring in a postcard from another state or country. I like how we have yarn pointing from the state to the postcards and that we learn facts about the states. If you visit another state, can you send us a postcard? Our goal is to get one from each state. My something good is our write home Wednesday journals. I like how we get to talk about what is happening at Lincoln. I also like that the writer ask questions and the parents get to know what's half what is happening. Our parents or family members write back to us each week. Here's the letter that I wrote. Dear mom, this is my write home journal. Please write back. I can't remember when we went to the
007mammoth cave. Can you please give details? Thank you. And I like reading too, just not my favorite subject. My second favorite is writing. The best part about my day was gym and science and seeing you in my class. Love, Emma. My something good is that I like the teacher because they help us at recess. They are also nice and teach us fun things like math. My something good is that I love how we start and end our day with an h or h. My teacher greets me at the door every morning and offers a hug, high five, or a handshake. Our first homework assignment was to create a secret handshake. My something good is I like how we use class cash as rewards for positive behavior. We learn we earn money for being respectful, responsible,
008and kind. We can use the money to buy things like lunch in the classroom. Our class have been doing an awesome job showing positive character traits. My something good is that Mrs. Yman's challenges me in math. I like that we get to switch classes in writing and have an extra recess. Can we have some volunteers to tell us something good? Um, I would say tonight my something good is that schoolboard meetings are always a great way to exchange information and talk about important things for the district and for your classrooms and your teachers. But tonight, it's super special to have all the students back in the building and in the room with all of us because you guys are the reason we're here. And so my something good is you guys being here and doing
009such a wonderful presentation. Thank you. Who else wants to volunteer? Mr. Grat, >> my something good is this is a really hard thing that you you did here tonight. Adults have trouble speaking as clear and articulate as you did. So great job. That's my something good. You guys did a well presentation and that's reflects well in teachers too. So great job. All right. Thanks everyone. Ready? >> You want me to go first? >> Good job. Nice breathing, guys. You just did it. >> Great job. >> Excellent work. Nice and loud. Good job. Good job. Thanks for being here. >> You guys did great. So for everybody Thank you to all the parents who came tonight and brought their kids. We really appreciate it. >> Thank you. All right. Um, number five is the cit citizens
010delegation to be heard, which there is none tonight. So, we're going to skip right ahead to the board president's report. Um, I will keep it short and sweet, but I just wanted to thank um, Dr. Vilobos, the whole administration, and all the staff for coming to that back to school kickoff at the Chandler Ballroom. a lot of time and energy, I know, went into that and I thought it was just a great way to kick off the school year, refocus and center back on again what we're all here for and and why we're doing it. So, I thought that was awesome. I just want to give a kudos to all of you. That was wonderful. Um the other item is just that the board um WSB board regional meeting is next week, Thursday. Is that
011right? The second. My days are all confused, but I think that is correct. So, um I know Miss Shrunk is going and if anyone else wants to go, we can make that happen. But that's coming up. That's it. With that, I'll pass it over to Dr. Veilus for the district administrator's report. >> Thank you, Miss Wil. The very first part of my report actually revolves around summer academy. And to defer um over to Mr. Stevens to share a little bit with you about this year's summer academy programming. All right, thank you. Um, so we had another great summer academy. Uh, I know in the report the minutes have kind of steadily increased over the last few years. Um, just really good representation K through eight. So, I know for me working primarily at the middle
012school, it's refreshing to see the littles do in the summer. And even working with staff that I don't primarily interact or work with. For example, Mrs. Alen who was in here uh she did our increase your reading and increase your math uh third grade. So, um that was super positive. We also had a couple new courses this year. Very popular exploring and connected with nature. So getting out exploring our wildcat habitat. Um doing a number of different things in the prairie. Uh as well as Mrs. Perfect taught a fun with Spanish class for our elementary students. Um which is really positive. Another thing to note too, middle school connections as part of that. So we doubled about doubled our um participation for the middle school connections. So we're over 100 students which uh was really
013exciting. I think really helped jump start kickstart our school year with the sixth grade students getting them acclimated uh understand the routines procedures. So super excited with that. Uh Mrs. Beck and Miss Moore our school counselor uh spearhead that uh program. So those are just some things I wanted to note as far as the summer academy. I know looking ahead to next year um just with how the school calendar falls and getting feedback from staff. One thing that's really nice is getting our district staff to teach our summer school. Some feedback that we've been getting is it's kind of long for them, six weeks. Um and with how our calendar falls, making sure that we give staff a full week kind of break in between the school year summer school. So, we are looking at
014possibly a fiveweek uh summer academy for next year. Just kind of historically, when I got here, it was four weeks and then like a couple week jump start. We've kind of merged that with low enrollment for the jump start period that was historically in August. And we've had we've seen really good participation. So, just wanted to uh put that on the board's radar. something that we're looking at as far as school year calendar and what lines up the best as far as summer academy for next year. So that's the summer academy report. >> Thank you. So then after that uh we do have our family night this year and one of the exciting things that I have shared with the school board is that Miss Malter along with our community coordinators have been working very
015diligently on making this a very special family night for the entire district. Historically we've had three separate nights, one for each school building. Last year the question came up of could we do something that would unify the whole district? And so there's been a lot of planning behind the scenes, but that day will come to fruition Thursday this week. It'll be held at Rossman School. And so that event runs from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. We do have a shuttle bus that will be running from both uh Lincoln and Central over to Rossman. So that way you don't have to worry about parking. And we do know that there is an event going on at the senior uh community next to Rossman. So, we're trying to be very mindful that we're good neighbors um during that
016event. So, that runs 4 to 7. We do have uh our staff working entirely um to make sure that it's fun for everyone there. And then at 5:30 p.m., we have our ribbon cutting, which takes me into the next agenda item, which is the ribbon cutting. So, we will have one each month. We're starting with Rossman this Thursday 5:30 at um uh right underneath the new canopy unless it's storming out and then we'll move inside. But if it's nice weather or just a sprinkle, we'll be outside so that way people can see that new canopy. It'll be a very brief ceremony that will include our students as well as some of the administrators and the pack leaders and that Mr. or Dr. Buouie has selected. We'll cut the ribbon. We do have a confetti cannon
017that will be there and we have been told that everything is biodegradable. So, Mr. Carol and I have already discussed that. Um, but that will be at 5:30. We will have light refreshments, very light refreshments because we do have food trucks on the other side of the building. And then uh we'll have self-guided tours so that way people can see what was actually done this summer, especially if they weren't there to either see the construction going on or they missed any of the updates that we put out. Uh then in October we will have centrals. Uh we are planning on October 16th and then for Lincoln we are planning on November 13th. Those are all Thursdays. They are all at 5:30 p.m. So that way We'll keep things very consistent. Obviously, if there is a
018leg in the construction, we may have to change something, but we've gotten the okay from RRA and from my that those dates appear good for them as well. So, October 16th actually coincides with uh conferences, our family conferences. So, hopefully that will be an attraction for people. And then November 13th at Lincoln, there is not an evening event. Um, but that we put it on that Thursday night again to be consistent with the other events that are going on. Um, following the ribbon cutings, Mr. Stevens, if I can put you back in the spotlight one more time, give you some exercise. We have had an exciting start to the school year uh, with cross country and with basketball. We had a beautiful program last week, Thursday, that the entire administration went to watch and Dr.
019Agatska and Mr. Stevens spoke at. Uh I know that they will not share this about themselves, but what I will say is Dr. Regatska did a really nice job conveying to those in attendance of how important this was to our district given that this was the first school sponsored basketball team. And Mr. Stevens um acknowledged the Westbench School District for being part of our history. So, not something that he needed to do um but very much appreciated because obviously this was a really exciting day for us. So, with that, I will turn it over to you, Mr. Stevens. >> Yeah, exciting times at Central Middle School. Um go Wildcats. Um so, yeah, really excited to have sports school sponsored sports back at Central Middle School. I know our cross country program has grown a little
020bit. We're up over 25 students. Last year we were at 19 total for the season. So that's grown up um a little bit over the years. So hopefully that number continues to climb. Um girls basketball here started up. The Brain Conference, which we participate in, is seventh and eighth grade for girls boys basketball as well as girls volleyball. We did open up participation to our sixth grade girls based on numbers. So we have about 12 students competing at the seventh grade level. Um the majority of those are sixth grade students which is exciting uh as we look to kind of grow the program in the future. And then at the eighth grade level about seven girls at that level. In addition to that, not just sports, I know we've added some clubs uh that appeal
021to students. Uh, chess club. We had 40 students sign up for chess club. Mr. Brinkman, our social studies teacher, is going to be advising that. Uh, our new art teacher, Mrs. Duix, for art club. We're at about 30 students signed up for art club. And then outdoor club, Mrs. Young, one of our our seventh grade science teachers. I think we had about 25 to 30 students sign up for that as well. So, just thinking about giving students different opportunities to connect throughout the year. um the sports, the clubs, adding that back in. I can't really put into words the feel it has for the building, not just for the students, but I think the parents, staff, community. Uh and I've been very thankful and appreciative right now all of our like adviserss, coaches, is district
022staffs with the exception of one um for cross country and track and field. So been very happy that we've got staff involvement. Um and just again having those touch points in the school day and outside of the school day that I think helps keep students connected and account accountable. So um really excited, great night last week having the home event as far as uh the home basketball game Westben Badger. We competed against the seventh grade students won that game which was really exciting. Um and just thankful to the Braland Conference too and the surrounding schools. So yeah, excited about it being back in the building. So thank you all for the support too and um the work that it took to get it back into the building. The the one thing I would add that
023Mr. Stevens didn't add was um not only did we bring this back, which was fantastic, but he also made sure our gymnasium looks um festive. I don't know if that's the right word, but very spirited in terms of all of the banners for all of the participating schools in the Braveland Conference. And our new uniforms for both cross country and basketball are amazing. They look fantastic. >> Thank you. Yeah. So, if you haven't been in yet, um the banners do look great. So, we've got a big central middle school and then all the surrounding schools. So, it does it looks nice, very professional. Um, and I think it adds to it and and the students feel feel the positive energy. So, uh, and I would add too, I guess, girls volleyball. So, this year, like
024we've taken the phase approach. Last year's cross country track and field. This year we added the girls and boys basketball and some of the clubs. Next year we we'd be looking to add girls volleyball as well for what would be the 26 27 school year. So, >> exciting. Yeah. Thank you. Thank you. Uh the next thing which also revolves around Central Middle School is Red Ribbon Week is coming. So that is something that we have participated in on an annual basis. So there's information there and Miss Morrow over at the middle school will be the one facilitating that. Then the last topic uh as part of my report is the legislative information. So I just want to share with you a brief update about some of the information that was shared last week at my
025conference as well as from Deep Pedock of the SAA. So she shared and you can obviously read this as well. Uh the assembly Democrats met on September 11th. The assembly Republicans met just two days prior to that on September 9th. They both announced their proposals or agenda um for the session. Uh Robin Voss also announced the formation of four different task forces for this fall. Um one of those is on government efficiency and I'll talk more about that in a moment. One was on protecting children, one was on elder services and the last one was on administrative rules process. So with that um just to talk a little bit further or more specific u math instruction has come up as you know act 20 for English language arts has been one of our primary focuses
026at the primary level for the last few years and so there has been discussion of is there a another similar act 20 but for math coming. So that's something that we're monitoring right now. Uh, school safety is one of the conversation points right now. What I've heard most is prohibiting drones over school buildings, which I don't think has been a huge issue here. We do have a policy and so I know I emailed you last week about the policies that we'll be reviewing in October. That is one of the policies. Uh, so that is from Niola and it does not change a significant what we're currently doing. Um the next one is school district consolidation and shared services. So this one is near and dear to me as you know in my previous districts I
027did consolidate two school districts into one. Uh that process started long before the consolidation actually happened. But the consolidation itself was in 2018 and in 2022 I went and testified at the capital about consolidation, the pros, the cons, what needs to happen um in order to make that a success and what things are non-negotiables along the way. A lot of that work fell onto the wayside through the budgeting process. But now it is being brought back to the surface a little more aggressively I would say this time. Uh there's also uh information on the national school choice tax credit program that's coming out uh dual enrollment which does not really in uh impact us at the K8 level. However, it could impact the high school. So it's important for us to be cognizant of that.
028the teacher bill of rights that uh representative Gundram put out a few years ago that did not go anywhere that is being put out again um handinhand with school discipline policies. There is a retired annuitance bill that is something that if passed would be very helpful to us. So uh if you have more questions about that I'm happy to answer that but that is one that will definitely impact districts. And then the tasks task forces that I spoke about um protecting children it's really revolving around social media um and mental health and then in our local area representative Pia Varek is talking about government efficiency so he's s it's right down the road in Aaron part of Hartford so um is also one of the things that we should keep monitoring and will be important
029to us elder services and then the administrative rule making that I mentioned earlier is about constitutional amend amendment restoring. So, um just that gives you a little bit of an update. I do have certainly more information if you would like anything at a later time. Otherwise, you will also get the WASB updates that they send out and typically a weekly or bi-weekly basis. So, if you have any questions, you're more than welcome to look at those. And then in terms of the board updates, um Miss already mentioned the dinner next week. What she did not mention is that Miss Shrunk will be recognized at that dinner for level three now I believe which uh right three as you well I'm going to give you credit for three and then I'll I'll bra and say that
030I made made a mistake but every time uh you you get involved and you do more things as a board member then you receive this recognition. So in the past Mr. Pridemore has been recognized, Miss Strong has been recognized and now she's been recognized again. We do have the election coming up for the region 15 school board appreciation week is coming up in October. We're mentioning it now even though it's September because I won't see you until after that week. So in advance, thank you for all you do to play a role in shaping our kids' lives and helping make sure that our values in our community are expressed here at school. So we thank you for everything that you're doing and Governor Eers will probably put out a proclamation next week. We'll share that
031after the fact. And then the state education convention. So this is in January. However, the early bird window for registration is earlier this year. So if you are interested in attending, please reach out directly to Amy Hoffman so that way we can get you registered. This is one where often I tell you um please not more than two of you because as soon as you have more than two, I need to post a quorum. This is the one event during the school year that multiple boards go to as a full board. Um, sometimes boards only send their delegate and so we really have that flexibility. If you look at the agenda or you look at the date and you're interested, please let her know right away. And as more information becomes available to us, I
032will also share that back out with you about what sessions would be pertinent and impactful to you as a board member in our district. Okay, for the discussion section, uh, we're going to do a spotlight on learning about the 4K program. So, Miss Jen E is going to and some members of the 4K team are going to fill us in what's going on with 4K and we're here for it. That was bad. >> I'm tired. I'm glad it's on video. >> We are. >> Yes. Thank you. >> Sorry. >> So, I have my tell me something good is 4K is all the way back um in the district this year and I am the really lucky one who gets just to introduce the people who have done the whole work. So, um did you Oh,
033here's my So, I didn't have a whole lot to do with this, but I get to talk about it for a minute and I want to introduce you to some really important people in the process. So with me today is Miss Ruth Williams and Miss Kelly Keaptain. So Miss Williams at Rossman is our 4K teacher and Miss Keep at Lincoln. Um we had enough students this year that we added a section a morning section. So Miss Picowski is was unable to attend but those are our three teachers. Um Rosman is full. Both sections are full. Um, and Lincoln is pretty close. So I think that when we added the section, we spread out to about 17 students per section roughly. So 22 per section for Miss Williams at Rossman. So super exciting. Then we have
034um we added the wraparound care. So they're going to talk about it a little bit more in a minute, but at Lincoln our other key players are Miss Castillo. She is our extension teacher in the afternoon and paras um Rebecca Miner and Christy Falton Falterac Grace Canwell over at Rossman and Mary Nye and Katie Jasi. So they're helping out a ton. Um we've had some learning just as moving little people throughout the building and especially for Rossman welcoming those students back in. So, I'm going to turn it over to Miss Williams to start to talk about the rest of the day. All right. So, I will start with our meet and greet. Um, this is the second time we've had a meet and greet before school starts. Um, we have it in mid August. Um,
035we held it down at Centennial Park downtown. Um, very successful. This year we had over probably 70% of our students show up with their parents and families. Um, at the meet and greet they get to meet their teachers. They we have activities such as sidewalk chalk, coloring. Um, they can create a crown with stickers or markers. Um, Patty Lang does face painting for them which they all love and they get popsicles and goldfish. So, very successful this year. Um, going to the classrooms. Um, so it is new at Rossman and we added a section at Lincoln. Um it is great to be in the building and be more included and part of the team. Um we talked about how there were 22 sections at Ross or 22 students at Rossman. Um Lincoln is pretty full
036also. Um the kids are becoming familiar with the school which is really nice um because they'll be there for the next six years. Um they become familiar with school routines like drills, walking in the hallway, meeting other staff. Um and it also create increases the safety for the kids and especially kids who have to go to the health room or who have IEPs, the other staff for them is right there. Um so then um AM students also have the opportunity to have breakfast before school. We do have a couple at each building that take advantage of that every day. Um and then AM students um qualify to take the bus either well all students do but um AM we have some kids that come on the bus from home or some that the PM ones
037we have some that come from daycarees and then the extension. So our extension is new this year. So if they attend the morning session, they can stay through the afternoon in one of the extension rooms at um Lincoln or Rossman. And the enrollment is near full or full. I think it's fluctuate just a teeny bit, but it's um 18 students is what we can have in each building right now. Um they have the flexibility to come every day or they the parents can choose their schedule. So so far that's been pretty popular. I can select um each month they get to circle which days they're coming. Um the students can have cold lunch or they can have hot lunch. So I know I helped out that first week helping the kids go down there and
038go through the lunch line and um I think that's a great experience for them and it's it's fun too. I mean that they get to eat lunch at school, but you know good practice for future years as well. Um and that's that one. And then um as far as what they're offering in their program, they after the students leave us, they have lunch, but then they also can have a small rest time if they need it. Um they are reading books, they're doing a craft. They're also keeping in touch with what we're doing in the 4K classroom and then extending that uh into what they're doing. So they're kind of building on what we're doing and um just kind of it's like an enhancement. So I think that's really good. and they're also including that
039play and recess and it's just like a fun I think addition to the day. So I think it's been a really popular so far. So I'm hoping that I think we'll see it grow as after this year. So it's been like we said a few bumps in the road but I think we'll be experts by the end of the year. And I just have to say thank you to Miss Kein and Miss Williams. They I've sat down with them a couple of times and just identified some things you've been talking about next year to help smooth things out. What can we do to help advertise a little bit better as we start getting just past the first of the year, January, February, to get the word out um that we are back in house and
040we have some of these really great options for families to get involved with the school. So, they've been awesome in sitting down brainstorming through some things and looking forward to how we can continue to improve. Oh, can I say too like thanks so much for your guys support too because we know getting board feedback had a lot to do with everyone. Thank you for your support. >> Thank you for doing that. I know I I think the whole board was really this has been an initiative we've been talking about for five years I would say probably um maybe more than that but it's so exciting to see it in both buildings again. I'm really thrilled about that. Um I did have a question the extension How long do they stay then? Are they there till
041the school day is over? And then are those kids also taking bus rides home or are they getting picked up? >> Um, so they stay from the end of 4K in the morning until the end of the school day. So from 11:10 until 3:10 and then pickup is either by bus or by parent pickup or some of them go on bus back to the daycarees. >> Any other questions? Thank you guys so much. >> You also have to come shake hands though. I'm sorry. We all ac wants to get the picture. Yeah, >> and then we're going to hear one more discussion item tonight which is going to be administrator. ative report about technology services. So, Mr. Ro, >> well, it's been a very very busy start to the year, but I think of in
042the past few years, it's been one of the most successful years with how many changes we had, not only in our department or initiatives, I should say, but also districtwide without construction. Um, I can't speak highly enough of my entire team of how hard they've been working, especially in the past few weeks. Uh I just looked and it looks like we went over 450 tickets we've closed since the first day of school. So we've been definitely working hard and busy. Um like I said, especially with all the in new initiatives that we've had, new phone systems, through changes, new software programs. So like I said, I can't speak highly enough to my entire team that one. Um, as far as ongoing things, our -ate application window for the federal program is open now. So, in
043the next month or so, we'll be evaluating our wants and or needs for the next school year. Um, and then hopefully by the next time I do my next report, we'll be closer to finalizing a list so we can develop next year's budget. So, other than that, we're just busy as always. Busy time of year. >> Any questions? one um for central remind me where we stand for creating better white. >> Um I think the last time we spoke it was kind of tableling it for now with all the construction changes. It's just more less wrench in the engine. Um so I think we're going to evaluate that. We do touch base with the companies that we talked with earlier last year just to kind of see where they're at timelines if we decide to
044do something now. So we are keeping that window open. >> No other questions. >> Thank you. >> All right. Moving on to the action items for tonight. Item number one is the parent transportation contracts for the 202526 school year. By state statute, we are required to provide transportation or issue a transportation contract for private school students that reside within our district should they attend a private school within the district boundary of Harford Union High School. We also consider these contracts when a student lives in an area where the bus route would significantly change the addition of that area and increasing the cost. Since it is most cost effective to have parent contracts versus bus transportation in most situations, the district will save on costs here. Um, is there a motion? Motion to approve the parent
045transportation contracts at a cost not to exceed $3,312. >> I'll second. >> Any discussion, questions? >> But I have a roll call vote. Miss Blender. >> Don >> I. >> Aaron. >> I. >> Louise. >> Ian. >> I. >> And I'll vote. Motion carries. Item number two, art education license renewals. The selected art of education university platforms are digital standards aligned curriculum resources that support teachers and students to ensure consistent highquality art instruction across grade levels. These resources include classroom ready lesson plans, videos, rubrics, assessments align to the Wisconsin state standards for art and design as well as ondemand art specific professional development. This is a renewal for the three-year term licenses. Is there a motion? Motion to approve the renewal of art education license renewals with the art of education at a cost not
046to exceed 10,480.50. >> Any questions or discussion? >> I would just state that Miss Malter has worked with the art team to make sure that this is a resource that they utilize. Robin is the one who spoke up uh mostly just because she's been here the longest. And Colleen Belco at Lincoln also agreed that they do use this. Our new teacher, Emma Thuix, over at the middle school did not have previous experience with this curriculum, but the other two are very excited to bring this back. >> Is this a renewal because we're using it right now or is it something we've used in the past? >> No, we're using it right now and it expires. Have to renew. >> Yeah. Great. There is a savings with it too which is great. >> Okay, I'll take
047a roll call. >> Aaron >> I. >> Louise >> Ian >> I. >> Don >> I >> and I'll vote I. >> Motion carries. Item number three is the vision and orientation and mobility services contract with CISA 6. The idea requires that school districts provide the services necessary for students to have access to free appropriate public education. Our district does not employ a vision specialist or an orientation and mobility specialist. So it is very cost effective for the district to contract out for these services. Is there a motion? I motion to approve the vision and orientation and mobility services contract with CIS 6 at a cost not to exceed $14,155. >> Thank you Barb. >> I second. >> Any discussion? Miss Een has been working with CISA6 to verify that this meets the needs that
048we have this year. We do have a student who will qualify for the services. And again, like she indicated in the template, we don't have enough support necessary to uh provide or supply an entire teacher. This is a good opportunity for the district and it is a not to exceed amount. So that's the maximum that we would be spending. I have a comment to the local Lions Club is involved in vision primarily for students and uh we would also provide classes >> and eye exams, right? >> Yes. >> Yeah. Yep. >> Excellent. >> Is this the one that's out of our control as far as like it depends on >> Yes. It depends on the number of kids. Mhm. Yes. >> That's probably word incorrect, but I meant it. >> I knew what you meant
049right there. >> All right. Can we have a roll call, please? >> Louise, >> Ian, >> I. >> Don, >> I. >> Aaron, >> I. And I'll vote I. Motion carries. Item number four, special education independent services contract. Open teaching positions remain at Central. As a recent staff member with a successful track record, Miss Angie Clearary can review IEPs and relieve some of the additional paperwork burden of existing staff, allowing them to focus on face-to-face student support. Additionally, Miss Clearary can provide in-person mentoring for our new special education teachers. Um, is there a motion? >> A motion to approve the special education independent services contract at a cost not to exceed $39,200. >> I'll second. Any discussion? So, as you know, we have the position for a special education teacher posted uh all summer and
050we have not hired anyone for that position. The contract is written so that way if we do end up fortunate enough to find someone to fill that vacancy that we can work with Miss Clearary to reduce the number of hours because you can see part of it is that paperwork review. The other part is some coaching. So we do have the capability of doing that should we find anyone. Uh and then the of this contract is still cheaper than it would what it would cost to employ a full-time teachers. The district is coming out ahead. >> I'll also just add for those of you who are newer to the district, Miss Clearary was our teacher of the year uh two or three years ago. I think >> it must have been three because it wasn't
051>> okay. She was uh honored by the Herford Rotary Club as teacher of the year and she's a phenomenal resource here. So, it's a really great win-win for us. Great. Right. If there's no other questions, we'll do a roll call vote. >> Ian, >> hi. >> Louise, >> I Aaron >> I, >> Don, >> I. >> And I'll vote I. >> Motion carries. Item number five, math professional development consulting. The recommendation is to continue professional development and coaching for math instruction. Coaching will include modeling and real-time classroom feedback. Is there a motion? I motion to approve math professional development with Math Insights Consulting LLC at a cost not to exceed $32,500. >> I'll second. >> This has been proposed by Miss Malter and Miss Een for work over at Central Middle School. We have been
052working with Sarah Brown for quite some time and really enjoy the partnership that we have. So this is a continuation of both services >> and this is for this school year. >> Correct. Okay. >> Any other questions? Roll call vote please. >> Don >> I. >> Aaron >> I. >> Louise >> Ian >> I. >> And all board I motion carries. Item number six the memorandum of understanding with Kasa Guadalupe Multicultural Center Incorporated. This memorandum of understanding is to continue the dream to succeed program partnership between class of Guadalupe and CML and Central Middle School. Macanesebreaks. We have found success with the program in the past and the criteria for entrance into the program has been expanded to enable more students to participate. Is there a motion? >> Motion to approve the memorandum of understanding
053was passing Guadalupe Multicultural Center incorporated. I'll >> second. any discussion? >> Uh like the indic like the template stated, this is a continuation of the programming that we've had and we found it successful. So I'm hoping that you will approve. Again, a great resource I think that we have here locally. In that case, if there's other questions, all in favor? >> I any opposed? Motion carries. Item number seven is our consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes, bills, treasures report, and personnel recommendations. Is there a request to pull an item from the consent agenda? Seeing none, I take a motion. >> Motion to approve the consent agenda. >> I'll second. We have a roll call vote, please. Louise, >> Ian, >> I. >> Don, >> I. >> Aaron, >> I. And I'll vote
054I. Motion. Item number nine is just a reminder to fill out your board feedback reflection form here and the last months were in the packet that you were sent. And item number 10 would be adjournment. So I would look for a motion to adjurnn. >> Motion to adjurnn. Second. >> All in favor? I. >> Any opposed? Motion carries. We're adjourned at 6:42.