1 00:06:53,710 --> 00:06:57,350 Good afternoon, evening. I'd like to open up the 2 00:06:57,390 --> 00:07:00,510 Haverhill School Board first legislative meeting 3 00:07:00,610 --> 00:07:04,090 for the 26-27 school year. Welcome. 4 00:07:04,130 --> 00:07:07,590 Thank you for attending. As a reminder to our audience this evening, 5 00:07:07,650 --> 00:07:09,850 that this meeting is being live-streamed. 6 00:07:09,880 --> 00:07:13,740 As such, students, parents, guardians, employees, and members of the 7 00:07:13,810 --> 00:07:14,930 public should 8 00:07:15,870 --> 00:07:19,800 not have any expectation of privacy while attending a public event, as 9 00:07:19,830 --> 00:07:23,730 they may be captured and broadcast on a live screen, just as they could at any 10 00:07:23,790 --> 00:07:27,230 other public or community event or facility open to the public. 11 00:07:30,050 --> 00:07:33,160 Can we have a roll call, please? 12 00:07:34,530 --> 00:07:35,450 Mr. Eagle? 13 00:07:35,490 --> 00:07:35,790 Here. 14 00:07:36,390 --> 00:07:36,870 Ms. Leonard? 15 00:07:37,170 --> 00:07:37,410 Here. 16 00:07:37,730 --> 00:07:38,260 Dr. Linn? 17 00:07:38,650 --> 00:07:38,950 Here. 18 00:07:39,650 --> 00:07:40,650 Dr. Tantamont- Moran? 19 00:07:41,050 --> 00:07:41,310 Here. 20 00:07:41,750 --> 00:07:42,350 Mr. Ward? 21 00:07:42,700 --> 00:07:43,030 Here. 22 00:07:43,360 --> 00:07:46,290 Ms. King? Mr. Taylor? 23 00:07:46,330 --> 00:07:46,590 Here. 24 00:07:47,290 --> 00:07:47,850 Ms. Wolfe? 25 00:07:48,010 --> 00:07:48,330 Here. 26 00:07:48,680 --> 00:07:49,870 Mr. Wood? Here. 27 00:07:50,710 --> 00:07:54,510 Eight members of the school board are present tonight. Mission statement. 28 00:07:54,590 --> 00:07:57,970 The purpose of the Haverhill School District is to foster a learning environment 29 00:07:58,010 --> 00:08:01,780 for all students to be exceptionally well-prepared to succeed and 30 00:08:01,810 --> 00:08:04,940 lead full and meaningful lives. Vision statement. 31 00:08:05,050 --> 00:08:08,970 All Haverhill students 32 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:11,190 are well-prepared to create their own future. 33 00:08:12,130 --> 00:08:15,670 I'd like to invite the precinct to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. 34 00:08:15,750 --> 00:08:17,290 I pledge 35 00:08:18,930 --> 00:08:22,870 allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the 36 00:08:22,890 --> 00:08:26,630 Republic for which it stands, one nation under 37 00:08:26,650 --> 00:08:30,490 God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for 38 00:08:30,500 --> 00:08:30,670 all. 39 00:08:31,230 --> 00:08:34,679 Thank you. We can now turn it over 40 00:08:35,290 --> 00:08:36,730 to Dr. Michaud for board presentations. 41 00:08:37,790 --> 00:08:41,510 Thank you, Dr. Linn. Typically, our presentations come from students at our 42 00:08:41,550 --> 00:08:44,890 schools or organizations that we partner with throughout the community. 43 00:08:45,850 --> 00:08:49,170 Two weeks ago, we welcomed over 20 new educators to the school district. 44 00:08:49,210 --> 00:08:53,140 Last week, we had a very enthusiastic convocation along with in-service 45 00:08:53,210 --> 00:08:57,130 days with our entire professional staff, and of course, as many of you as 46 00:08:57,330 --> 00:09:00,210 students, parents, and community members know, we started school this week. 47 00:09:00,710 --> 00:09:04,370 So we thought the best thing for us to do would be to show you a video featuring 48 00:09:04,390 --> 00:09:06,730 highlights from the opening week of school. 49 00:09:06,930 --> 00:09:10,790 And that will start back right now. 50 00:10:29,030 --> 00:10:30,309 It's just as good the second time. 51 00:10:32,190 --> 00:10:36,150 So obviously, not only do we have super enthusiastic students coming 52 00:10:36,190 --> 00:10:39,750 off our buses for the last several days, all our facilities were ready, 53 00:10:40,430 --> 00:10:44,350 our staff is ready to go, and I think it's going to be a great year of learning, 54 00:10:44,430 --> 00:10:46,490 leading, and succeeding throughout the entire school district. 55 00:10:46,570 --> 00:10:50,050 So we're very excited for what's to come for the remainder of the school year. 56 00:10:52,170 --> 00:10:56,110 The board committees is our next agenda item, and we have not met 57 00:10:56,170 --> 00:10:59,670 as a committee, as committee one, committee two, or the 58 00:11:00,470 --> 00:11:03,330 personnel or committee as a whole yet. 59 00:11:03,390 --> 00:11:06,450 We start our committee meetings in two weeks. 60 00:11:07,450 --> 00:11:11,060 But I do think just having a brief report from Mrs. 61 00:11:11,370 --> 00:11:12,250 Wolfe is... 62 00:11:13,110 --> 00:11:15,670 In fact, they have met, so we'll have a report from her. 63 00:11:17,050 --> 00:11:18,910 Thank you, Dr. Linn. I'll make this short 64 00:11:18,930 --> 00:11:22,870 because there's not a whole lot to report other than we 65 00:11:23,170 --> 00:11:26,750 passed all the necessary items to start the school year. 66 00:11:27,710 --> 00:11:31,250 We had a presentation, the 67 00:11:32,570 --> 00:11:36,480 ideas that we're going to bring to the IU and the students for this 68 00:11:36,510 --> 00:11:40,130 school year. We had a little bit of an introduction to BBA, and 69 00:11:40,210 --> 00:11:43,470 we learned that they are serving 3,400 students. 70 00:11:44,810 --> 00:11:48,770 And the big news is the Great Valley 71 00:11:48,890 --> 00:11:51,290 CBC is opening up in October. 72 00:11:52,630 --> 00:11:56,590 That is similar to what Anglin is. It's got programs for kids 73 00:11:56,650 --> 00:12:00,450 with multiple disabilities and some behavioral, emotional issues. 74 00:12:01,430 --> 00:12:03,530 And it will help with the kids who 75 00:12:04,630 --> 00:12:07,030 travel from the Great Valley to T.E. 76 00:12:07,070 --> 00:12:09,230 area, so they don't have to drive quite so far. 77 00:12:09,590 --> 00:12:13,120 Normally, they would go into Coatesville, which is, I'm not sure how long it is, 78 00:12:13,190 --> 00:12:17,106 but it's a very long drive. Probably could be an hour So now they will have 79 00:12:17,146 --> 00:12:19,226 an opportunity to attend school a little bit closer. 80 00:12:19,266 --> 00:12:23,026 And that also takes a lot of students off the waitlist, so more 81 00:12:23,106 --> 00:12:25,726 students can be served, and that's a really great thing. 82 00:12:26,846 --> 00:12:30,706 And just wanted to say that our next meeting will be at the 83 00:12:30,746 --> 00:12:34,086 Fruitville Downtown location on September 16th at 7:30. 84 00:12:34,766 --> 00:12:38,046 And that is the end of my report. 85 00:12:38,526 --> 00:12:42,026 Thank you. Mr. Winton, unless you have anything new to report? 86 00:12:42,126 --> 00:12:46,006 I do. Thank you, Dr. Lanham. We actually were scheduled to meet last night, but we 87 00:12:46,186 --> 00:12:49,266 did not due to some issues with Chris Boggo at the IU. 88 00:12:49,466 --> 00:12:53,286 However, I would like to give a report on what was the largest 89 00:12:53,366 --> 00:12:57,286 piece of the agenda, which is our last budget pass 90 00:12:57,326 --> 00:13:00,966 and school code, which occurred a little bit late this year, but 91 00:13:01,326 --> 00:13:02,006 not too bad. 92 00:13:03,186 --> 00:13:07,136 So as many people already know, it was a very good budget for public 93 00:13:07,146 --> 00:13:10,206 education in general, as well as Adams Grove in particular. 94 00:13:10,246 --> 00:13:13,326 We got our third installment of the adequacy funding, 95 00:13:14,426 --> 00:13:17,446 which was in response to a Commonwealth Court ruling that 96 00:13:18,246 --> 00:13:20,646 funding of public education is not fair and needs to be fixed. 97 00:13:21,166 --> 00:13:23,406 So we got just under $2 million additional. 98 00:13:24,386 --> 00:13:26,946 A million of that was already in our budget, as everyone at the table knows. 99 00:13:27,186 --> 00:13:30,806 The extra million is going to go towards filling a budget gap or budget deficit. 100 00:13:31,376 --> 00:13:34,756 Also very important in that budget for our teacher 101 00:13:34,906 --> 00:13:38,306 pipeline, which we've talked about teacher shortages, is another $10 102 00:13:38,326 --> 00:13:41,066 million to go to teacher stipends for student teachers. 103 00:13:42,386 --> 00:13:44,686 There's a stipend, $10,000 I believe it is. 104 00:13:44,926 --> 00:13:47,426 I may have those a little quoted on that. I'm sorry. 105 00:13:48,466 --> 00:13:50,286 But for teachers who are student teaching. 106 00:13:51,246 --> 00:13:55,126 And the pot of money was definitely used up, so there's additional money for 107 00:13:55,136 --> 00:13:58,026 this coming school year for our student teachers. 108 00:13:58,386 --> 00:14:02,206 So that was very important. A few other important things that have 109 00:14:02,286 --> 00:14:05,686 gone on here. Slight increases in both basic education 110 00:14:05,706 --> 00:14:07,876 funding and special education funding. 111 00:14:09,046 --> 00:14:12,126 Some cyber charter reform. There's not 112 00:14:13,046 --> 00:14:16,706 any additional reforms, but it builds on some policy reforms in the last two 113 00:14:16,746 --> 00:14:19,586 budgets, most specifically regarding truancy. 114 00:14:20,446 --> 00:14:24,186 Any student who's been habitually truant may not enroll in a cyber 115 00:14:24,246 --> 00:14:24,946 charter school. 116 00:14:25,826 --> 00:14:29,636 They can appeal that decision to a court or to the Commonwealth Office they 117 00:14:29,666 --> 00:14:33,446 go to, and there's some additional guidance as to what the 118 00:14:34,326 --> 00:14:38,046 parents of the student need to be able to prove in order to go to a cyber 119 00:14:38,426 --> 00:14:42,086 charter if they've been truant. There's also some psychological wellness checks 120 00:14:42,526 --> 00:14:46,286 to make sure that students who are in any cyber charters are well. 121 00:14:46,366 --> 00:14:49,506 Those will be applying to school districts who have 122 00:14:49,606 --> 00:14:53,206 online students, because some school districts have 123 00:14:53,306 --> 00:14:57,246 their own virtual programs. So those are being expanded to 124 00:14:57,286 --> 00:15:00,646 apply to all public schools as well, the wellness 125 00:15:00,686 --> 00:15:03,886 checks. Let's see, scrolling down here. 126 00:15:04,226 --> 00:15:07,926 Additional mental health and safety security grants were slightly 127 00:15:07,966 --> 00:15:11,886 increased. The wealth index in school facilities increased, including 128 00:15:11,906 --> 00:15:15,686 $25 million additional for a solar for schools grant program. 129 00:15:16,846 --> 00:15:20,726 It will now cover up to 75% of the cost of that installation 130 00:15:20,806 --> 00:15:24,615 for the grant. Something several districts in Chester County will be looking to, to 131 00:15:24,706 --> 00:15:28,646 provide some energy costs. Could be a real saver for the 132 00:15:28,686 --> 00:15:30,006 district's energy budgets. 133 00:15:30,806 --> 00:15:34,636 A few other important items. Some changes on the 134 00:15:34,646 --> 00:15:38,606 policy on bullying. Must require that all incidents of alleged 135 00:15:38,806 --> 00:15:42,775 bullying and cyberbullying be investigated promptly with 136 00:15:42,886 --> 00:15:46,656 a procedure for investigation. If it's determined that an incident did 137 00:15:46,666 --> 00:15:50,615 occur, the school must immediately notify, as soon as practical, the parents 138 00:15:50,646 --> 00:15:53,626 or guardian of the students involved in the incident. 139 00:15:54,366 --> 00:15:58,176 So that is some important information there, as well as tightening things up 140 00:15:58,646 --> 00:16:01,726 on that. There's a standardized testing study going on, 141 00:16:02,846 --> 00:16:06,626 looking at online testing versus the traditional 142 00:16:06,706 --> 00:16:10,406 pen, paper, and pencil, as well as just more generally 143 00:16:10,506 --> 00:16:13,246 how a standardized test is administered, time, et cetera. 144 00:16:13,326 --> 00:16:16,966 This is just right now a study that's going on that's 145 00:16:17,046 --> 00:16:20,886 reported due next June. So we'll see if that leads to some standardized 146 00:16:20,926 --> 00:16:24,446 testing changes. Also, classroom monitors. 147 00:16:24,646 --> 00:16:28,366 These are emergency certificates that would allow individuals to oversee 148 00:16:28,466 --> 00:16:32,106 classrooms. There is a substitute teacher shortage just as there is a classroom 149 00:16:32,226 --> 00:16:36,006 teacher shortage. So this would allow monitors who are, 150 00:16:36,266 --> 00:16:37,706 again, emergency certified. 151 00:16:38,806 --> 00:16:42,746 They must have assignments that were originally developed by professional 152 00:16:42,766 --> 00:16:46,666 employees, and they're prohibited from serving more than 20 cumulative school 153 00:16:46,746 --> 00:16:48,305 days in a single assignment. 154 00:16:49,126 --> 00:16:52,746 I don't know if we'll have any thought about making use of those at this 155 00:16:52,866 --> 00:16:53,186 point. 156 00:16:54,246 --> 00:16:57,566 So, some other important things. The district and State Board of 157 00:16:57,606 --> 00:16:58,426 Education 158 00:16:59,286 --> 00:17:02,996 is being directed to devise academic standards related to 159 00:17:02,996 --> 00:17:04,446 social media literacy. 160 00:17:05,507 --> 00:17:07,846 So that could be something that's coming along. 161 00:17:08,846 --> 00:17:10,987 Just as importantly, what was not included. 162 00:17:12,027 --> 00:17:15,987 There were no additional increases to our educational improvement tax 163 00:17:16,027 --> 00:17:19,846 credit opportunity scholarship, which essentially is a backdoor voucher 164 00:17:20,566 --> 00:17:23,406 that sends money to scholarships for students who attend private schools. 165 00:17:24,386 --> 00:17:28,206 Also, there were no vouchers, which the people at the Senate have been pushing as a 166 00:17:28,267 --> 00:17:31,366 top priority. That was not talked about in the budget. 167 00:17:31,916 --> 00:17:34,106 And Governor Wolf has not-- Excuse me. 168 00:17:34,266 --> 00:17:35,606 Governor Shapiro 169 00:17:36,806 --> 00:17:38,246 has not joined the federal 170 00:17:39,166 --> 00:17:40,806 created voucher program either. 171 00:17:41,926 --> 00:17:45,906 Also very big item, misspoken last spring. 172 00:17:46,006 --> 00:17:49,446 I mentioned that both the House and Senate had passed a bell to bell 173 00:17:49,946 --> 00:17:53,116 cell phone ban ensured if something extraordinary happened and the governor didn't 174 00:17:53,126 --> 00:17:54,886 sign it, well, something extraordinary happened. 175 00:17:56,146 --> 00:17:59,746 And the bell to bell cell phone ban did not make it through the 176 00:17:59,846 --> 00:18:00,426 final 177 00:18:01,406 --> 00:18:05,306 finish line there. I understand that what happened was the House and the 178 00:18:05,326 --> 00:18:09,036 Senate the big thing they couldn't reconcile was whether this would apply to 179 00:18:09,066 --> 00:18:11,276 private schools as well as public schools. 180 00:18:11,886 --> 00:18:15,046 So count on that coming back again in the upcoming session. 181 00:18:15,486 --> 00:18:19,406 But for now, our policies on our cell phones is still local 182 00:18:19,486 --> 00:18:19,946 control. 183 00:18:21,086 --> 00:18:21,546 So 184 00:18:27,136 --> 00:18:30,956 So now on to student reports. Our most favorite 185 00:18:31,196 --> 00:18:34,716 report. We have somebody who's a new pupil, 186 00:18:35,316 --> 00:18:37,236 so Chase, would you like to do the introduction? 187 00:18:38,256 --> 00:18:41,956 This is Jason. He's going to be the new student board 188 00:18:42,456 --> 00:18:46,346 representative. He's a junior, and I'll let him introduce himself. 189 00:18:47,276 --> 00:18:49,236 Yes. I'd just like to briefly introduce myself. 190 00:18:49,356 --> 00:18:52,796 So I was chosen to be the newest student school board rep this past spring. 191 00:18:54,336 --> 00:18:58,056 I am involved in many activities. I'm involved in cross-country right 192 00:18:58,115 --> 00:19:01,566 now. I run year-round, so that's cross-country in the fall, and then track in the 193 00:19:01,616 --> 00:19:04,516 winter and spring. And I'm also involved in the Boy Scouts. 194 00:19:04,596 --> 00:19:07,576 So that's how I spent most of my summer, was running in the mornings, and then I 195 00:19:07,596 --> 00:19:11,296 spent my afternoons working on my Eagle Scout project, which I just finished, 196 00:19:11,696 --> 00:19:14,656 before school started. I constructed a bridge over a small 197 00:19:15,056 --> 00:19:18,796 stream in the Big Elk Creek State Park, which was recently founded a couple years 198 00:19:18,836 --> 00:19:21,976 ago. And I'm an active member of the Abbey Road School. 199 00:19:22,136 --> 00:19:25,896 So I'm involved in many clubs, including the Math Club, the Future Business Leaders 200 00:19:25,916 --> 00:19:27,796 of America, and the Tenor Bass Choir. 201 00:19:28,416 --> 00:19:32,336 I'm also applying to NHS coming up soon, and I was a previous member of 202 00:19:32,416 --> 00:19:36,216 the Student Voice Committee, which is the committee that Chase and Erin founded 203 00:19:36,256 --> 00:19:40,176 with the help of Dr. Mushong to try and get the student voices heard 204 00:19:40,216 --> 00:19:42,476 in the local government. So 205 00:19:43,456 --> 00:19:46,456 I'm excited to start working with you all and become involved in the community. 206 00:19:46,936 --> 00:19:48,606 Well, welcome. We're happy to have you. 207 00:19:48,606 --> 00:19:49,076 Thank you. 208 00:19:49,136 --> 00:19:52,016 Let's start an official report. 209 00:19:52,046 --> 00:19:53,886 Yes. So I'll move into the reports. 210 00:19:54,256 --> 00:19:57,976 We had some very successful student orientations in late summer, from late 211 00:19:58,036 --> 00:20:01,856 July into mid-August, with many student volunteers at both the high school 212 00:20:01,866 --> 00:20:05,036 level and the middle school level, giving tours of the building, providing 213 00:20:05,096 --> 00:20:08,696 information about the new students' classes, expectations that the 214 00:20:08,756 --> 00:20:12,296 schools have, and helping those incoming students prepare for the first day of 215 00:20:12,356 --> 00:20:15,716 school coming up, and it sounds like they were well-prepared, as they had a great 216 00:20:15,756 --> 00:20:16,236 first week. 217 00:20:17,376 --> 00:20:20,316 So the first day of school was this Monday, August twenty-fourth. 218 00:20:20,596 --> 00:20:24,406 It was filled with lots of smiles. Kindergarteners celebrated their first day of 219 00:20:24,476 --> 00:20:28,266 school, while seniors, me, sounds like, celebrated their 220 00:20:28,316 --> 00:20:32,136 last first day. The high school parking lot was full of seniors taking photos with 221 00:20:32,196 --> 00:20:35,615 their throwback backpacks representative of their favorite childhood characters and 222 00:20:35,656 --> 00:20:39,456 elementary school memories. Fall sports are also kicking off with the first 223 00:20:39,496 --> 00:20:41,496 football game this Friday, August twenty-eighth. 224 00:20:41,956 --> 00:20:43,956 We're hoping to see a huge community turnout. 225 00:20:44,056 --> 00:20:47,416 It's going to be a big event, and we have four home games this season. 226 00:20:48,316 --> 00:20:52,206 Other sports such as boys and girls soccer, field hockey, girls tennis, girls 227 00:20:52,276 --> 00:20:56,156 volleyball, cross country, and golf will have games by the time you're coming 228 00:20:56,236 --> 00:20:57,816 up as well. Be sure to show up and 229 00:20:58,776 --> 00:21:00,936 support our student athletes. 230 00:21:01,036 --> 00:21:04,776 Yes, and we are also now in the season of back-to-school nights and meet the 231 00:21:04,816 --> 00:21:08,436 teacher nights. So we had some successful meet the teacher nights. 232 00:21:08,796 --> 00:21:12,356 PLE had their back to school night on August nineteenth and meet the teacher night 233 00:21:12,376 --> 00:21:15,766 August twentieth. These are great opportunities for parents to meet the teachers 234 00:21:15,796 --> 00:21:17,496 and find out what their students will be learning. 235 00:21:17,536 --> 00:21:21,516 It's a great school spirit event. And AGI had their 236 00:21:21,576 --> 00:21:24,676 meet the teacher night on August twentieth, and then back to school nights were 237 00:21:24,796 --> 00:21:28,646 yesterday for second and third grade, and then September first coming up for 238 00:21:28,716 --> 00:21:29,465 fourth and fifth grade. 239 00:21:29,796 --> 00:21:33,606 The middle school will have their back to school night coming quickly on September 240 00:21:33,716 --> 00:21:37,465 second, and the high school had their back to school night last Tuesday, August 241 00:21:37,496 --> 00:21:40,096 twenty-sixth. I heard it went well for my teachers. 242 00:21:41,965 --> 00:21:45,416 And then we also have coming up, we have the Homecoming weekend, which is on 243 00:21:45,816 --> 00:21:49,276 September twenty-sixth. We do have a board meeting before that weekend, but we just 244 00:21:49,316 --> 00:21:51,336 wanted to make sure everyone's marking their calendars. 245 00:21:51,356 --> 00:21:52,576 It's going to be a great experience. 246 00:21:52,596 --> 00:21:52,606 Hi. 247 00:21:52,796 --> 00:21:56,336 Yes. So the weekend will kick off with the Homecoming football game on Friday, 248 00:21:56,396 --> 00:22:00,296 which will be very exciting, and Saturday festivities are kicked off with the Red 249 00:22:00,356 --> 00:22:04,125 Devil 5K, the parade, and the Homecoming booths, which are always a 250 00:22:04,156 --> 00:22:07,756 great community draw. And then the Homecoming dance for high schoolers is that 251 00:22:07,776 --> 00:22:09,436 night on the twenty-sixth. 252 00:22:09,476 --> 00:22:13,016 Yeah. So we're so excited and back for a new school year. 253 00:22:13,116 --> 00:22:16,905 We want to give a special thanks to all the administrators, teachers, faculty, and 254 00:22:16,916 --> 00:22:20,396 of course, the school board for all the work they put in to make it possible for 255 00:22:20,456 --> 00:22:22,616 all of us to have a great school year. So thank you, guys. 256 00:22:23,156 --> 00:22:23,166 Thank you. 257 00:22:23,166 --> 00:22:25,296 That concludes our report. 258 00:22:25,336 --> 00:22:27,766 Thank you. That was very informative. 259 00:22:28,476 --> 00:22:31,936 Our next agenda item is public comment. Do we have any public comment? 260 00:22:33,576 --> 00:22:37,516 Public comment is welcome and will be conducted in accordance with Board Policy 261 00:22:37,936 --> 00:22:41,916 930 and the guidelines listed on the Public Comment sign in form. 262 00:22:42,056 --> 00:22:45,716 The comment opportunity is for topics listed for action on tonight's 263 00:22:45,755 --> 00:22:49,676 agenda. Thirty minutes have been set aside, and individuals have three minutes 264 00:22:49,896 --> 00:22:53,876 for comment. All statements shall be directed to the presiding officer 265 00:22:53,936 --> 00:22:56,856 rather than to individuals. The presiding officer, 266 00:22:57,336 --> 00:22:59,716 superintendent, and/or district solicitor may 267 00:22:59,756 --> 00:23:03,386 respond at their 268 00:23:03,456 --> 00:23:07,196 discretion, and provided, contact information is encouraged 269 00:23:08,016 --> 00:23:11,256 for follow-up. So I'd like to ask, 270 00:23:11,836 --> 00:23:14,836 Cindy Martino, please. Thank you. 271 00:23:15,676 --> 00:23:16,036 Good 272 00:23:16,056 --> 00:23:20,856 evening. 273 00:23:20,936 --> 00:23:21,096 Hi. 274 00:23:21,106 --> 00:23:21,106 Hi. 275 00:23:22,256 --> 00:23:26,196 My name is Cindy Martino. I live in New Market Township, and 276 00:23:26,516 --> 00:23:30,036 I was looking at the agenda, and there 277 00:23:30,176 --> 00:23:30,676 was... 278 00:23:31,736 --> 00:23:35,576 It hasn't been discussed yet tonight, but it's five dot 279 00:23:35,656 --> 00:23:39,336 one four about just the engineering and assessment. 280 00:23:39,436 --> 00:23:42,796 And I was just curious to know, 281 00:23:43,076 --> 00:23:46,796 there has to be a reason behind getting 282 00:23:47,056 --> 00:23:50,916 this done, and I would like to know what that was and what 283 00:23:50,956 --> 00:23:54,866 your intentions are and what part of the property 284 00:23:54,916 --> 00:23:56,856 is being affected or whatnot. 285 00:23:56,896 --> 00:24:00,696 Sure. I won't have a complete answer to all of your questions. 286 00:24:01,356 --> 00:24:01,366 Okay. 287 00:24:01,736 --> 00:24:05,556 But I do believe I'll be able to give just a general sense of it. 288 00:24:05,656 --> 00:24:06,276 So, 289 00:24:07,676 --> 00:24:07,816 we 290 00:24:09,036 --> 00:24:11,436 have over 100 acres of that property. 291 00:24:12,256 --> 00:24:15,896 Right now, we lease thirty-five acres of that property 292 00:24:15,976 --> 00:24:19,516 for farming. That's what we know about our asset. 293 00:24:19,616 --> 00:24:23,356 So we felt like we have over 100 acres of land. 294 00:24:23,636 --> 00:24:27,332 We owe it to our taxpayers to understand Really what we own 295 00:24:27,892 --> 00:24:31,812 and whether this asset could be doing more for the district and for 296 00:24:31,852 --> 00:24:35,312 the community. So the study will give us kind of a foundation. 297 00:24:35,332 --> 00:24:38,992 It'll give us information, and then with the information we gather, the board will 298 00:24:39,052 --> 00:24:41,532 be able to determine any possible next steps. 299 00:24:42,392 --> 00:24:42,752 Okay. 300 00:24:43,692 --> 00:24:46,062 So there's no specific purpose. 301 00:24:46,452 --> 00:24:50,172 Right. At this time, we haven't considered a purpose for it because we 302 00:24:50,252 --> 00:24:54,112 really don't know what the asset or that property can do 303 00:24:54,212 --> 00:24:58,152 for us. So the study will look at things like the condition of the land, potential 304 00:24:58,232 --> 00:25:01,012 uses, and any potential revenue possibilities. 305 00:25:01,041 --> 00:25:04,692 And once the board has that information, they'll be in a much better position 306 00:25:04,772 --> 00:25:08,622 to have a, really, I guess, a more responsible conversation 307 00:25:08,672 --> 00:25:10,791 about what any next steps would be. 308 00:25:10,872 --> 00:25:13,852 When you do find out, will this be publicly- 309 00:25:14,472 --> 00:25:14,772 Yes 310 00:25:14,792 --> 00:25:18,392 ... reported and given an opportunity 311 00:25:18,532 --> 00:25:21,112 for the community to 312 00:25:21,932 --> 00:25:24,142 be able to be a part of that? 313 00:25:24,192 --> 00:25:26,681 Participate and ask questions? Absolutely. 314 00:25:26,702 --> 00:25:30,172 Yeah. Do you have any intentions of selling the land if it's 315 00:25:30,212 --> 00:25:30,732 possible? 316 00:25:31,392 --> 00:25:34,772 Again, the board hasn't talked about anything yet. 317 00:25:35,732 --> 00:25:39,652 Okay. But the discussion with the board will be in a public meeting? Okay. 318 00:25:39,782 --> 00:25:39,782 Yes. 319 00:25:40,412 --> 00:25:42,382 So it will be public. Can I ask one more question? 320 00:25:43,222 --> 00:25:43,222 Sure. 321 00:25:44,432 --> 00:25:48,342 Could it ever be possible that it could be a data center to be 322 00:25:48,572 --> 00:25:49,492 put on this land? 323 00:25:51,332 --> 00:25:55,152 I wouldn't go that far. I wouldn't say that, but I wouldn't go out saying that 324 00:25:55,162 --> 00:25:56,012 assumption. 325 00:25:56,372 --> 00:25:56,602 Okay. 326 00:25:56,652 --> 00:25:58,192 Yeah. I understand the question. 327 00:25:59,732 --> 00:26:01,892 Okay. Thank you. 328 00:26:03,392 --> 00:26:05,682 Our next agenda item is 329 00:26:07,132 --> 00:26:09,812 the business office. And I believe Dr. 330 00:26:09,862 --> 00:26:11,812 Erhart will handle this as well. 331 00:26:11,872 --> 00:26:15,772 Thank you, Dr. Linn. At this time, I'll ask if anyone has 332 00:26:15,812 --> 00:26:19,622 any items for the business office agenda, including addendum item eight 333 00:26:19,632 --> 00:26:21,512 point zero one. And if anyone needs to pull that on your own 334 00:26:22,412 --> 00:26:24,552 separate. 335 00:26:26,162 --> 00:26:29,012 Okay. Hearing none, can I please have a motion to approve items five point zero 336 00:26:29,232 --> 00:26:31,142 two, bill list from May twenty-first, twenty 337 00:26:31,142 --> 00:26:34,872 twenty-six to June third, twenty twenty-six; five point zero 338 00:26:35,071 --> 00:26:38,982 three, bill list from June fourth, twenty twenty-six to June seventeenth, twenty 339 00:26:39,072 --> 00:26:42,462 twenty-six; five point zero four, bill list from June 340 00:26:42,892 --> 00:26:46,262 eighteenth, twenty twenty-six to June thirtieth, twenty twenty-six; five point zero 341 00:26:46,412 --> 00:26:49,162 five, bill list for July first, twenty twenty-six to 342 00:26:50,152 --> 00:26:53,602 July nineteenth, twenty twenty-six; five point zero six, treasury report through 343 00:26:54,232 --> 00:26:57,732 May twenty twenty-six; five point zero seven, budget transfer summary through May 344 00:26:57,742 --> 00:27:01,612 twenty twenty-six; five point zero eight, additions to twenty 345 00:27:01,652 --> 00:27:05,532 twenty-six twenty-seven approved fundraisers list; five point zero nine, 346 00:27:05,692 --> 00:27:09,652 Early Driven Technologies MSC contract amendment; five ten, 347 00:27:09,772 --> 00:27:13,701 Osbourn Capital Play Agreement; five eleven, Live Unlimited 348 00:27:13,792 --> 00:27:17,692 agreement; five twelve, Silver Line Container contract; five 349 00:27:17,772 --> 00:27:21,472 thirteen, CA Moving Company general agreement; five fourteen, 350 00:27:21,612 --> 00:27:23,462 TerraForm Visionary land assessment; 351 00:27:24,921 --> 00:27:28,452 fifteen, Fast Transportation contract amendment; five sixteen, 352 00:27:28,492 --> 00:27:31,852 memorandum of understanding with Luther Corporation; five 353 00:27:31,992 --> 00:27:35,852 seventeen, Nancy Ignatius; and addendum item eight point zero 354 00:27:35,872 --> 00:27:39,492 one, additions to the twenty twenty-six twenty-seven approved fundraisers 355 00:27:39,502 --> 00:27:40,832 list. So moved. 356 00:27:40,912 --> 00:27:41,432 Second. 357 00:27:45,832 --> 00:27:46,742 Okay. Let me just double check for seconds. 358 00:27:46,792 --> 00:27:50,562 Are there any questions or comments from the board regarding the 359 00:27:50,672 --> 00:27:51,102 business? 360 00:27:51,772 --> 00:27:55,552 Yes. Never passing up an opportunity to thank the wonderful Averill 361 00:27:55,612 --> 00:27:59,512 Education Foundation, recognizing there is a grant on 362 00:27:59,532 --> 00:27:59,772 this 363 00:28:00,892 --> 00:28:02,892 proposal, on this agenda item right now. 364 00:28:03,192 --> 00:28:06,412 As you're right, the board is aware, but since we have many members of the public, 365 00:28:06,892 --> 00:28:10,172 the Averill Education Foundation does raise money 366 00:28:10,712 --> 00:28:14,602 from anybody who is willing to step up and donate for the benefit of our 367 00:28:14,692 --> 00:28:15,072 students. 368 00:28:16,152 --> 00:28:19,652 And then they hold competitive grants where 369 00:28:19,792 --> 00:28:23,152 teachers or other people who work for the district can submit their grant 370 00:28:23,192 --> 00:28:27,182 proposal. That board is independent from the district, reviews those 371 00:28:27,192 --> 00:28:30,132 grant proposals, and gives all kinds of wonderful grants. 372 00:28:30,692 --> 00:28:34,622 This one particularly going for daily living skills materials, but 373 00:28:34,812 --> 00:28:38,062 we have technology grants that have been put into play, other curriculum material. 374 00:28:38,252 --> 00:28:40,612 It's just an amazing organization that supports our students. 375 00:28:40,622 --> 00:28:43,111 So I want to thank them for those. 376 00:28:44,192 --> 00:28:44,982 Great. 377 00:28:45,012 --> 00:28:48,612 AEF, excuse me, averillfoundation.org. 378 00:28:48,622 --> 00:28:51,022 Thank you. Any other comments or questions? 379 00:28:51,512 --> 00:28:53,012 Seeing none, we have a roll call, 380 00:28:54,182 --> 00:28:55,032 please. Mr. Ingle? 381 00:28:55,092 --> 00:28:55,332 Yes. 382 00:28:56,172 --> 00:28:56,852 Ms. Wolf? 383 00:28:56,932 --> 00:28:57,172 Yes. 384 00:28:57,652 --> 00:28:58,172 Mr. Wood? 385 00:28:58,512 --> 00:28:58,692 Yes. 386 00:28:59,472 --> 00:28:59,732 Mr. Ward? 387 00:29:00,272 --> 00:29:01,012 Yes. 388 00:29:01,052 --> 00:29:01,672 Mr. Taylor? 389 00:29:02,052 --> 00:29:02,252 Yes. 390 00:29:02,812 --> 00:29:03,352 Ms. Leonard? 391 00:29:03,662 --> 00:29:03,662 Yes. 392 00:29:03,662 --> 00:29:04,442 Ms. Hinn? Dr. Tregoning? 393 00:29:04,962 --> 00:29:04,962 Yes. 394 00:29:04,962 --> 00:29:05,472 Dr. Linn? 395 00:29:07,772 --> 00:29:07,972 Yes. 396 00:29:08,612 --> 00:29:08,862 Motion 397 00:29:09,812 --> 00:29:11,922 passes eight-zero. 398 00:29:13,012 --> 00:29:16,802 The next agenda item is consent agenda. I'm going to hand it over to Dr. 399 00:29:17,252 --> 00:29:18,512 Bashant. 400 00:29:18,572 --> 00:29:22,251 Hey, Dr. Linn. Are there any items to be removed from the consent agenda and those 401 00:29:22,592 --> 00:29:26,522 want separation? Seeing none, may 402 00:29:26,592 --> 00:29:29,702 I have a motion to approve the following items on the consent agenda? 403 00:29:30,392 --> 00:29:33,862 Six point zero two, resignations, retirements, and leaves of absence; 404 00:29:34,452 --> 00:29:38,032 six point zero three, appointments; six point zero four, 405 00:29:38,232 --> 00:29:41,752 江 南 appointments; six point zero five, student 406 00:29:41,772 --> 00:29:45,032 teachers; six point zero six, volunteers; 407 00:29:45,672 --> 00:29:48,102 six point zero seven, CRES Service Agreement; 408 00:29:48,992 --> 00:29:52,532 six point zero eight, Creatively Focused Software Services Agreement; 409 00:29:53,432 --> 00:29:57,072 six point zero nine, LCH Health Screening Agreement; 410 00:29:57,612 --> 00:30:01,522 six point one zero, memorandum of understanding between the Averill School 411 00:30:01,572 --> 00:30:05,112 District and the Averill Education Support Professional Association. 412 00:30:06,052 --> 00:30:09,811 Item six point one one, Philadelphia Union Soccer License Agreement. 413 00:30:10,452 --> 00:30:13,632 Item six point one two, Vanguard Enrollment Agreement. 414 00:30:14,332 --> 00:30:16,672 Item six point one three, settlement agreement. 415 00:30:17,332 --> 00:30:19,752 Item six point one four, settlement agreement. 416 00:30:20,432 --> 00:30:23,092 Item six point one five, conference requests. 417 00:30:23,932 --> 00:30:27,652 Item six point one six, overnight trip requests Item 418 00:30:27,812 --> 00:30:31,412 6.17, approval of school board minutes from June 4th of 419 00:30:31,672 --> 00:30:35,292 2026, and item 6.18, approval of 420 00:30:35,412 --> 00:30:38,382 special school board minutes from June 30th of 421 00:30:38,452 --> 00:30:39,552 2026. 422 00:30:40,032 --> 00:30:41,912 So moved. Second. 423 00:30:45,322 --> 00:30:49,282 Are there any questions or comments? I have a comment. 424 00:30:49,282 --> 00:30:51,652 Sure. I just want to 425 00:30:53,112 --> 00:30:57,092 make the public aware that LCH does provide free 426 00:30:57,212 --> 00:31:00,612 P I H O A health screenings 427 00:31:00,652 --> 00:31:03,972 for student athletes who are in need. 428 00:31:04,032 --> 00:31:07,992 I think that's very important for our public to know, so that we 429 00:31:08,052 --> 00:31:08,632 do have 430 00:31:09,532 --> 00:31:13,452 vehicles so that every student who wants to participate 431 00:31:13,512 --> 00:31:16,932 in an extracurricular activity can do so. 432 00:31:17,692 --> 00:31:20,732 And in order to do so, you have to have a physical. 433 00:31:21,202 --> 00:31:24,762 A lot of times that physical can be very costly, and we have this 434 00:31:24,812 --> 00:31:28,452 wonderful organization in our backyard that's offering free 435 00:31:28,512 --> 00:31:32,151 screenings for any student who is in need. 436 00:31:32,211 --> 00:31:35,922 Thank you, Dr. O'Connor. Any other comments? 437 00:31:37,812 --> 00:31:39,212 Seeing none, can we have a roll call, please? 438 00:31:39,702 --> 00:31:39,762 Mm-hmm. 439 00:31:40,212 --> 00:31:40,732 Mr. Ward? 440 00:31:41,312 --> 00:31:41,552 Yes. 441 00:31:42,212 --> 00:31:44,732 Dr. Acton-Maran? Yes. Ms. Wolf? 442 00:31:45,132 --> 00:31:45,412 Yes. 443 00:31:46,132 --> 00:31:46,742 Mr. Keller? 444 00:31:47,092 --> 00:31:47,292 Yes. 445 00:31:47,872 --> 00:31:48,452 Mr. Wood? 446 00:31:48,772 --> 00:31:48,952 Yeah. 447 00:31:49,672 --> 00:31:50,392 Mr. Engel? 448 00:31:50,492 --> 00:31:50,772 Yes. 449 00:31:51,082 --> 00:31:52,912 Ms. Landers? Yes. Dr. Laine? 450 00:31:53,312 --> 00:31:53,592 Yes. 451 00:31:55,632 --> 00:31:57,392 Motion passes eight, 452 00:31:58,172 --> 00:32:02,122 zero. Down to, there is no old 453 00:32:02,192 --> 00:32:05,752 business, but there is new business, and I'm going to 454 00:32:06,312 --> 00:32:09,152 hand it over to Mrs. Wolf to 455 00:32:10,292 --> 00:32:13,112 talk about the CTI school development 456 00:32:13,352 --> 00:32:16,832 position. Yes, I asked for this to be put on the agenda 457 00:32:17,092 --> 00:32:20,812 because I'm interested in giving this off to another board member. 458 00:32:21,272 --> 00:32:24,892 There's some things coming up at the IU that are going to take up a lot of time, 459 00:32:25,052 --> 00:32:28,652 and I would like to make sure that this is put into good hands. 460 00:32:29,152 --> 00:32:33,032 Also, at one of our previous meetings, there was a lot of interest in 461 00:32:33,092 --> 00:32:36,731 some of the board members in doing some outside of the board meeting, 462 00:32:37,512 --> 00:32:40,492 meetings and committees. So I thought I'd open this one up in case anybody was 463 00:32:40,532 --> 00:32:43,612 interested. And the description for what is 464 00:32:44,272 --> 00:32:47,532 expected, or the actual authority 465 00:32:47,712 --> 00:32:50,972 description is in the exact content. 466 00:32:52,632 --> 00:32:56,232 So I was just planning to talk a bit about who might be interested 467 00:32:56,352 --> 00:32:56,692 in 468 00:32:57,732 --> 00:33:01,512 taking on this school board committee a few times a year, and possibly 469 00:33:01,752 --> 00:33:04,532 appoint them tonight so they can attend the meeting in September. 470 00:33:08,072 --> 00:33:11,162 I would be interested in that. 471 00:33:11,552 --> 00:33:13,722 Does anybody have any questions about the position? 472 00:33:14,852 --> 00:33:18,432 I know it's an executive comment, but if there's any questions about 473 00:33:18,652 --> 00:33:22,612 it. Can I ask what the meetings are during the work 474 00:33:22,632 --> 00:33:25,912 day or in the evening? They are usually between 475 00:33:25,972 --> 00:33:29,072 5:00 and 6:00 on the third Wednesday, three times a year. 476 00:33:29,732 --> 00:33:32,272 So that would be September, January, and in May. 477 00:33:35,392 --> 00:33:39,162 And they're usually at IU for the annual, depending on where the court is 478 00:33:39,172 --> 00:33:40,752 meeting. 479 00:33:42,952 --> 00:33:46,252 Anybody else other than interested? 480 00:33:46,732 --> 00:33:50,292 So Herman, you said 481 00:33:50,812 --> 00:33:50,822 you're interested? 482 00:33:50,822 --> 00:33:50,822 Yes. 483 00:33:50,822 --> 00:33:52,052 Okay. So I don't think we need to vote on this. 484 00:33:52,492 --> 00:33:55,792 I think it's more of a discussion and a comment and approval by acclamation. 485 00:33:55,852 --> 00:33:57,312 That's good. 486 00:33:58,212 --> 00:34:00,252 So, Mrs. Wolf, you'll let the 487 00:34:00,292 --> 00:34:03,762 CTI know that there's going to be a 488 00:34:03,812 --> 00:34:06,112 changeover? I will absolutely let them know. 489 00:34:07,252 --> 00:34:08,053 Thank you, everyone. 490 00:34:09,292 --> 00:34:09,301 Yes. 491 00:34:09,301 --> 00:34:13,112 And as Mr. Engel's the only candidate, quote unquote, I think the 492 00:34:13,152 --> 00:34:16,442 minutes could show that that's an action by the board by consensus, 493 00:34:17,172 --> 00:34:19,372 unless there's objection. 494 00:34:20,332 --> 00:34:23,692 Seeing no objections, I think we're 495 00:34:24,172 --> 00:34:26,961 good. Thank you, Mr. Engel, for 496 00:34:26,961 --> 00:34:30,892 volunteering. Superintendent's 497 00:34:30,932 --> 00:34:31,982 report, Dr. Deshong. 498 00:34:32,392 --> 00:34:36,053 Great. I have a police report, tonight's back to school edition. 499 00:34:38,272 --> 00:34:41,013 My microphone must be mouths at this point. Are we good now? 500 00:34:42,112 --> 00:34:46,072 So obviously, as everyone has talked about this evening, on August 24th, we 501 00:34:46,082 --> 00:34:48,513 are excited to welcome back students for the first day of school. 502 00:34:49,053 --> 00:34:52,272 Following three days of in-service the previous week, the school district staff 503 00:34:52,312 --> 00:34:55,372 rolled out the red carpet, welcoming the class of 504 00:34:55,533 --> 00:34:59,412 2039 to the first, first day of school, and Chase, along with 505 00:34:59,472 --> 00:35:03,312 all her friends in the class of 2027 on their last 506 00:35:04,172 --> 00:35:05,612 first day of school in Abbey Grove. 507 00:35:06,592 --> 00:35:10,332 As I mentioned, we welcome the class of 2039 at Penn Lawn Elementary School. 508 00:35:10,382 --> 00:35:13,692 We're excited to share that our current kindergarten enrollment exists at 509 00:35:14,072 --> 00:35:17,702 288 students. They brought, as you saw in the video, wonderful 510 00:35:17,772 --> 00:35:20,352 energy and enthusiasm with them to school. 511 00:35:20,412 --> 00:35:24,322 They were excited to learn about their classmates, eating in the cafeteria, and of 512 00:35:24,352 --> 00:35:25,612 course, playing on the playground. 513 00:35:26,672 --> 00:35:30,652 One Hive, One Vibe is the theme for Meadow Grove Intermediate School 514 00:35:30,692 --> 00:35:34,262 this year. On the first day of school, staff of this building welcomed 515 00:35:34,432 --> 00:35:38,192 almost 1,300 students with new enrollments happening each 516 00:35:38,232 --> 00:35:41,672 day. This week, the focus has been on getting the students acclimated 517 00:35:42,532 --> 00:35:46,302 to new routines, meeting their teachers, and connecting with peers and 518 00:35:46,412 --> 00:35:49,812 staff. It is a building priority to create a safe and inclusive learning 519 00:35:49,832 --> 00:35:53,172 environment while fostering a sense of belonging for all students. 520 00:35:53,712 --> 00:35:57,402 Everyone agrees that together is better at Meadow Grove Intermediate School, and 521 00:35:57,432 --> 00:35:59,542 the year is off to a spectacular start. 522 00:36:00,532 --> 00:36:04,502 Abbey Grove Middle School welcomed 395 sixth graders to the building, 523 00:36:04,572 --> 00:36:07,992 with over 300 of them having attended the transition camp, 524 00:36:08,492 --> 00:36:10,672 which contributed to the smooth start of the school year. 525 00:36:11,212 --> 00:36:14,992 Middle school student athletics have started, and the school is very excited to 526 00:36:15,012 --> 00:36:18,932 launch some new clubs and expand extracurricular offerings for 527 00:36:19,012 --> 00:36:19,712 all students. 528 00:36:20,842 --> 00:36:24,752 The high school welcomed 1,647 students for the new school 529 00:36:24,832 --> 00:36:28,762 year. Over the summer, administrators held two orientation sessions 530 00:36:28,832 --> 00:36:30,752 designed to ensure a smooth transition. 531 00:36:31,212 --> 00:36:34,852 Those were for incoming ninth graders or any students new to the school 532 00:36:34,912 --> 00:36:38,820 district These sessions help students become familiar with the building, meet 533 00:36:38,940 --> 00:36:41,480 staff, and connect with their peers. 534 00:36:42,120 --> 00:36:45,780 We're also proud to share that Haverhill High School was ranked 57 out of 535 00:36:45,840 --> 00:36:49,480 771 high schools in Pennsylvania and in the top 536 00:36:49,540 --> 00:36:53,480 10% nationally by US News and World Report, featuring 537 00:36:53,490 --> 00:36:56,140 a 97% graduation rate. 538 00:36:57,680 --> 00:37:01,380 Not yet done, over the summer, our district administrators participated in 539 00:37:01,500 --> 00:37:04,940 several opportunities focused on reflection, professional growth, 540 00:37:05,520 --> 00:37:08,420 collaboration, and preparation for the upcoming school year. 541 00:37:09,040 --> 00:37:13,020 The end-of-year administrative retreat held in June provided an opportunity 542 00:37:13,160 --> 00:37:17,030 for us to reflect on the current year, celebrate progress, and 543 00:37:17,060 --> 00:37:19,260 identify opportunities for continued growth. 544 00:37:19,760 --> 00:37:23,200 The retreat also included opportunities for administrators to volunteer with 545 00:37:23,260 --> 00:37:26,740 several of our community partners, strengthening the 546 00:37:26,840 --> 00:37:28,460 connections beyond our schools. 547 00:37:29,400 --> 00:37:33,240 The cabinet held a professional development workshop, which created space for the 548 00:37:33,300 --> 00:37:37,280 senior leadership team to build leadership capacity, strengthen collaboration, 549 00:37:37,320 --> 00:37:39,220 and align on priorities across the district. 550 00:37:39,820 --> 00:37:43,360 And we recently held a beginning-of-the-year retreat, providing an opportunity to 551 00:37:43,370 --> 00:37:47,180 establish priorities, strengthen leadership alignment, and prepare 552 00:37:47,220 --> 00:37:49,160 for a successful start to the new school year. 553 00:37:49,640 --> 00:37:53,600 The retreat also included the reveal of this year's leadership theme, which 554 00:37:53,680 --> 00:37:57,500 is learn, lead, and succeed. 555 00:37:57,600 --> 00:38:01,330 So together, these opportunities help ensure our leadership team begins the school 556 00:38:01,440 --> 00:38:05,140 year aligned, prepared, and focused on creating a future-ready 557 00:38:05,420 --> 00:38:05,850 Haverhill. 558 00:38:06,740 --> 00:38:09,080 I also have some additional recognitions this evening. 559 00:38:11,420 --> 00:38:15,220 The Pennsylvania School Board Association's Honor Roll of School Board Service 560 00:38:15,320 --> 00:38:18,760 Program recognizes school directors who have reached significant service 561 00:38:18,840 --> 00:38:22,780 milestones, beginning at five years of service and continuing at five-year 562 00:38:22,840 --> 00:38:24,630 intervals throughout their board tenure. 563 00:38:25,380 --> 00:38:29,340 For over 40 years, the program has celebrated the dedication, leadership, 564 00:38:29,360 --> 00:38:31,720 and commitment of school directors across Pennsylvania. 565 00:38:32,400 --> 00:38:35,440 So this evening, I'm proud to be able to recognize two of our board members who 566 00:38:35,460 --> 00:38:39,280 have achieved such milestones. First is Ruchira Singh, 567 00:38:39,340 --> 00:38:42,860 noting her five years of service to the Haverhill community. While Ms. 568 00:38:42,870 --> 00:38:46,069 Singh was unable to be here this evening, please join me in thanking her with a 569 00:38:46,069 --> 00:38:46,620 round of applause. 570 00:38:52,780 --> 00:38:55,770 And second, I have a certificate of appreciation for Mr. 571 00:38:55,980 --> 00:38:59,860 Bill Wood, recognizing his 10 years of service to the Haverhill community. 572 00:39:00,100 --> 00:39:01,540 Congratulations, Mr. Wood. 573 00:39:21,300 --> 00:39:24,180 Tonight, I'm also pleased to recognize Amy Antonio as she 574 00:39:24,220 --> 00:39:27,980 retires with more than 17 years of 575 00:39:28,020 --> 00:39:30,080 dedicated service to the Haverhill School District. 576 00:39:30,800 --> 00:39:34,400 Since joining the district in January of 2009, she has served in a 577 00:39:34,520 --> 00:39:36,260 variety of important roles. 578 00:39:37,540 --> 00:39:41,300 In addition to roles supporting the building, she also served as the district tax 579 00:39:41,340 --> 00:39:45,060 collector before returning back to the good guys' side, supporting 580 00:39:45,080 --> 00:39:48,889 educational functions of the district with her work in the Department of 581 00:39:48,960 --> 00:39:52,240 Teaching and Learning and with her support of our assistant 582 00:39:52,420 --> 00:39:53,340 superintendents. 583 00:39:55,630 --> 00:39:59,150 Throughout those years, she's been a steady, dependable, and valued member of our 584 00:39:59,240 --> 00:40:02,820 team. I frequently refer to Haverhill as a team of teams, 585 00:40:03,300 --> 00:40:05,250 and Amy is the ultimate team player. 586 00:40:05,740 --> 00:40:08,280 She's always willing to roll up her sleeves, lend a hand, are 587 00:40:09,760 --> 00:40:13,220 willing to serve in a variety of roles reflects not only her 588 00:40:13,260 --> 00:40:16,949 versatility, but also her commitment to the students, staff, and 589 00:40:17,020 --> 00:40:20,740 families of Haverhill. While we are certainly going to miss having her here, I 590 00:40:20,760 --> 00:40:23,010 understand that she's not retiring to a life of leisure. 591 00:40:23,720 --> 00:40:27,500 In fact, she's leaving us to be busier in her new role as a grandmother to her 592 00:40:27,660 --> 00:40:31,350 two grandsons. So she's going to be playing full-time zone 593 00:40:31,350 --> 00:40:33,880 defense at this point in time. She's beyond man-to-man now. 594 00:40:33,949 --> 00:40:37,350 She's on the zone defense. Joining her this evening is her husband, Joe, and we're 595 00:40:37,420 --> 00:40:40,400 sure he's looking forward to having a little more of her time as well. 596 00:40:40,960 --> 00:40:44,310 So on behalf of the board of school directors, our staff, and the entire Haverhill 597 00:40:44,380 --> 00:40:48,320 community, thank you, Amy, for your 17-plus years of service and dedication. 598 00:40:48,780 --> 00:40:52,730 We wish you a wonderful retirement filled with family, grandchildren, and 599 00:40:52,760 --> 00:40:54,540 many happy moments. Congratulations. 600 00:41:14,390 --> 00:41:18,680 So 601 00:41:18,690 --> 00:41:25,180 for 602 00:41:25,220 --> 00:41:25,730 my 603 00:41:26,880 --> 00:41:29,260 last announcement, we're also joined this evening by Mrs. 604 00:41:29,460 --> 00:41:33,240 Katherine Novacheck, the new administrative assistant for teaching and learning and 605 00:41:33,280 --> 00:41:36,760 the assistant superintendents. Katherine, I think only half the board can see you. 606 00:41:36,770 --> 00:41:39,680 I'll have to have you stand. Sorry about that. All right. 607 00:41:43,950 --> 00:41:47,680 Katherine previously served in an administrative 608 00:41:47,760 --> 00:41:50,720 support role in this building at Haverhill Intermediate School. 609 00:41:50,740 --> 00:41:53,800 We're thrilled that she wanted to stay part of our team and join us in the district 610 00:41:53,900 --> 00:41:56,820 office. So congratulations to Katherine. 611 00:41:57,060 --> 00:42:00,860 As frequently as we saw Amy Antonio, you will now see Katherine 612 00:42:00,980 --> 00:42:04,700 just as frequently. So congratulations. And that concludes my report. 613 00:42:04,830 --> 00:42:08,750 Thank you. We will move to item 12, 614 00:42:08,750 --> 00:42:12,210 approval of the agenda. Our next agenda item is 615 00:42:12,240 --> 00:42:14,120 executive session announcement. 616 00:42:14,140 --> 00:42:17,320 We will have an executive session following this evening tonight 617 00:42:17,420 --> 00:42:20,880 in regards to personnel. 618 00:42:21,680 --> 00:42:24,920 Closing upcoming meetings and events. 619 00:42:26,520 --> 00:42:30,240 September 8th will be our first joint committee one and two meetings. 620 00:42:30,320 --> 00:42:33,070 It will be here in GL Audion. It's at 5:00. 621 00:42:33,740 --> 00:42:35,680 On September 15th will be the 622 00:42:46,130 --> 00:42:50,110 School Board legislative committee here at AGWS 623 00:42:50,210 --> 00:42:51,570 Building at six o'clock. 624 00:42:52,830 --> 00:42:56,070 Is there any additional information that needs to be shared? 625 00:42:58,030 --> 00:43:00,480 Seeing none. Public comment. Do we have any 626 00:43:00,480 --> 00:43:04,230 public comment? Public comment is welcome 627 00:43:04,330 --> 00:43:07,930 and will be conducted in accordance with board policy 903 and the 628 00:43:07,990 --> 00:43:10,550 guidelines listed on the public comment sign-in form. 629 00:43:10,890 --> 00:43:14,720 The comment opportunity is for any school or district-related 630 00:43:14,770 --> 00:43:18,330 topics. Thirty minutes have been set aside and then individuals have three minutes 631 00:43:18,340 --> 00:43:22,230 per comment. All statements shall be directed to the presiding 632 00:43:22,330 --> 00:43:24,130 officer rather than to individuals. 633 00:43:24,450 --> 00:43:28,440 The presiding officer, superintendent, and/or district solicitor may 634 00:43:28,470 --> 00:43:32,370 respond at their discretion and providing contact information 635 00:43:32,390 --> 00:43:34,430 is encouraged for any follow-up. 636 00:43:35,230 --> 00:43:36,290 Mr. Scott Duncan. 637 00:43:41,770 --> 00:43:44,410 Well, good evening all. Thank you again for the opportunity to be here. 638 00:43:44,490 --> 00:43:48,370 I'm a lifelong resident of this district and went all through my 639 00:43:48,470 --> 00:43:51,630 schooling in this district, class of graduated 2001. 640 00:43:52,110 --> 00:43:55,980 So now I'm continuing on this journey because I'm so thankful to be in this 641 00:43:56,030 --> 00:43:59,570 district. As Dr. Swan went over, you guys have such 642 00:44:00,090 --> 00:44:02,860 high marks that all my children are going now. 643 00:44:02,870 --> 00:44:03,770 I have a middle schooler, 644 00:44:04,570 --> 00:44:07,250 went to this school, AGI, and then also apparently a class of 645 00:44:07,410 --> 00:44:10,790 2039 attendee at kindergarten who just started here. 646 00:44:10,850 --> 00:44:14,350 So we're very thankful to be in this district and appreciate all the service you 647 00:44:14,370 --> 00:44:18,070 all do for us here. So I'm here on behalf of the Benefit of School Ministries 648 00:44:18,090 --> 00:44:22,030 Chester County. It's a local organization that is literally just 649 00:44:22,050 --> 00:44:25,350 starting. We just got set up as a 501 [c] [3] , 650 00:44:26,450 --> 00:44:28,990 and it's really helped to 651 00:44:30,290 --> 00:44:33,510 promote released-time Bible education, which has been around since 652 00:44:33,550 --> 00:44:37,430 1914. And I hope you all were given this little 653 00:44:37,470 --> 00:44:41,430 sheet that I have here, but I'll just try to hit some highlights of it 654 00:44:41,490 --> 00:44:42,890 because I can't cover the whole thing in these few minutes. 655 00:44:43,450 --> 00:44:47,290 But yeah, back in 1914, a superintendent was requested by certain 656 00:44:47,370 --> 00:44:51,310 parents to offer Bible education during school hours, 657 00:44:51,430 --> 00:44:53,669 that they would take the students out of school and teach them the Bible. 658 00:44:54,270 --> 00:44:54,729 So 659 00:44:56,210 --> 00:44:59,670 the organization that just got started is affiliated with a larger organization 660 00:44:59,710 --> 00:45:02,210 called School Ministries. They're a national organization. 661 00:45:02,250 --> 00:45:04,890 They help local ministries like this one get started. 662 00:45:05,510 --> 00:45:09,490 So what they do is based off a Supreme Court case 663 00:45:09,550 --> 00:45:13,230 back in 1952, Zorach v. Clauson, where they can legally take 664 00:45:14,110 --> 00:45:17,410 students off of school grounds during school hours. 665 00:45:18,290 --> 00:45:22,079 So the three things are listed here, the instruction has to be 666 00:45:22,110 --> 00:45:25,959 off school grounds, the student's attendance is voluntary, with 667 00:45:26,030 --> 00:45:28,490 written parental guardian permission. 668 00:45:28,530 --> 00:45:31,700 And thirdly, no state or federal resources taxpayer funds are 669 00:45:31,830 --> 00:45:35,810 used. So it's privately funded by churches, community organizations, and 670 00:45:35,870 --> 00:45:39,710 individuals. So I included the state laws from Pennsylvania that are 671 00:45:39,750 --> 00:45:40,630 on here as well. 672 00:45:41,590 --> 00:45:41,970 Also, 673 00:45:42,870 --> 00:45:46,690 I was seeing in the school board policy 674 00:45:47,150 --> 00:45:50,830 on the pupil section under temporary absences, there's already one set up for 675 00:45:50,840 --> 00:45:53,880 Averill school district. I'm not sure how long it's been in existence, but it's 676 00:45:53,890 --> 00:45:55,450 already part of the policies here. 677 00:45:55,530 --> 00:45:58,970 So we're just trying to take advantage of that policy under temporary 678 00:45:59,330 --> 00:46:00,930 releases under religious education. 679 00:46:01,290 --> 00:46:05,050 Apparently, you can take up to 36 hours per year for this, and we're 680 00:46:05,090 --> 00:46:08,670 scheduled to do it once a labor week on Mondays for an hour each, 681 00:46:09,110 --> 00:46:12,940 which would take to-- Because Monday is between Labor Day and Memorial Day, which 682 00:46:12,950 --> 00:46:16,730 is probably 28 hours, so we should be in that timeframe. 683 00:46:17,190 --> 00:46:17,490 But 684 00:46:18,770 --> 00:46:20,770 it's been documented multiple benefits. 685 00:46:20,810 --> 00:46:24,030 Some of the benefits are better academic performance by students that attend a 686 00:46:24,110 --> 00:46:24,870 session like this. 687 00:46:26,050 --> 00:46:28,210 They usually try harder for their grades because they 688 00:46:29,010 --> 00:46:32,710 are taught accountability is on them, and they typically have fewer 689 00:46:32,770 --> 00:46:36,410 behavioral problems. They also have more self-confidence 690 00:46:36,510 --> 00:46:39,310 and, again, just more value of 691 00:46:39,390 --> 00:46:43,310 themselves. And there's resources here listed on the sheet as well, 692 00:46:43,390 --> 00:46:47,250 where their studies come from. And also, typically, retention 693 00:46:47,470 --> 00:46:50,390 is given to the students that have higher graduation 694 00:46:50,450 --> 00:46:53,610 rates and more success for college. 695 00:46:54,170 --> 00:46:57,810 So again, this is a community organization coming together with multiple 696 00:46:57,890 --> 00:47:01,690 churches, to help promote this organization for 697 00:47:01,730 --> 00:47:05,670 allowance. Also, again, it's obviously given by 698 00:47:05,890 --> 00:47:08,850 parents and guardian permission, as already stated. 699 00:47:09,170 --> 00:47:11,430 The organization has its own liability. 700 00:47:11,530 --> 00:47:11,750 So 701 00:47:13,790 --> 00:47:17,550 it has a general liability, along with directors and officers, insurance 702 00:47:17,610 --> 00:47:20,810 coverage, along with workers' compensation and student accidental coverage. 703 00:47:20,890 --> 00:47:23,610 So everything's covered. I also have already spoke with Mr. 704 00:47:23,790 --> 00:47:27,530 D'Emilio at the middle school, as we want to start a pilot program with seventh 705 00:47:27,570 --> 00:47:30,630 grade students. So obviously, my daughter's in seventh grade, so that's where the 706 00:47:30,650 --> 00:47:34,270 seventh grade idea came from. But we have permission from the Averill 707 00:47:34,330 --> 00:47:36,870 Nazareth Church across the road from the middle school, 708 00:47:37,730 --> 00:47:40,670 to take students there by bus, which we will pay for the busing 709 00:47:42,110 --> 00:47:44,750 to bus the students from there to the school. 710 00:47:45,230 --> 00:47:48,830 It'll be during non-core hours during elective course, which for seventh graders is 711 00:47:48,840 --> 00:47:51,450 in the early afternoon, probably 1:15 to 2:15. 712 00:47:51,550 --> 00:47:55,350 We'll be busing the students there, back by 2:15 and teaching 713 00:47:55,710 --> 00:47:58,950 the curriculum. I have a copy of the curriculum here that's written by a teacher, 714 00:47:59,330 --> 00:48:02,990 approved by multiple teachers, used throughout the country. 715 00:48:03,190 --> 00:48:07,040 And again, I'm here for any questions or any ideas either publicly or 716 00:48:07,090 --> 00:48:09,190 later. If anybody's interested, I'd love to share more. 717 00:48:09,220 --> 00:48:11,900 I'm already over time, so I guess I didn't pull that a little more. 718 00:48:11,930 --> 00:48:15,390 I'm trying to cram it in here. But anyways, but yeah, that's the basics of it. 719 00:48:15,410 --> 00:48:19,380 We're not officially advertised yet because we just got set up as a 501 [c] 720 00:48:19,380 --> 00:48:21,710 [3] . We're about to get our insurance in place. 721 00:48:21,810 --> 00:48:24,990 Once the insurance is in place, we're planning on starting to promote it, 722 00:48:26,090 --> 00:48:28,610 and see who's interested and get the parents to sign off. 723 00:48:28,650 --> 00:48:31,510 That will all be given to the attendance office and middle school to make sure 724 00:48:31,830 --> 00:48:35,700 we're all on board. And yeah. Again, we're here for just one of the 725 00:48:35,970 --> 00:48:38,530 purposes of the board is to learn from the beginning and that the students will 726 00:48:38,550 --> 00:48:40,370 have successful, meaningful lives. 727 00:48:40,970 --> 00:48:44,530 So God has shaped my life, and we want to share that blessing with as many 728 00:48:44,950 --> 00:48:46,220 students that are interested or parents 729 00:48:57,999 --> 00:49:01,419 If there are questions or comments that come up, I'm sure we will be contacted. 730 00:49:01,579 --> 00:49:02,759 Sure, yeah. Would love to. 731 00:49:03,439 --> 00:49:03,460 We welcome that. 732 00:49:04,099 --> 00:49:07,620 Yes. Then fine. Because currently right now, this is all of my personal stuff on 733 00:49:07,679 --> 00:49:09,080 the end. The specifics that I will have 734 00:49:09,999 --> 00:49:13,559 set up under the organization itself, but that should be within the next month or 735 00:49:14,039 --> 00:49:15,219 so. But thank you very much. 736 00:49:15,299 --> 00:49:15,639 Thank you. 737 00:49:15,840 --> 00:49:16,219 Thank you all. 738 00:49:16,459 --> 00:49:16,899 Thank you for coming. 739 00:49:17,199 --> 00:49:17,340 Mm-hmm. 740 00:49:17,599 --> 00:49:19,179 And I will just note it for the board. 741 00:49:19,240 --> 00:49:20,919 It was briefly noted, but 742 00:49:22,279 --> 00:49:25,939 what Arrowood does under its policy is not 743 00:49:26,779 --> 00:49:28,419 really a personal or individual 744 00:49:29,279 --> 00:49:33,199 choice by this district. It's part of Pennsylvania school code 745 00:49:33,299 --> 00:49:35,379 under Section 1546, and that 746 00:49:36,199 --> 00:49:39,779 provides for individually or collectively, 747 00:49:40,879 --> 00:49:43,160 parents request that instructional time. 748 00:49:43,219 --> 00:49:45,079 It's up to 36 hours a year. 749 00:49:46,160 --> 00:49:49,519 The district has to get those requests in. 750 00:49:49,699 --> 00:49:52,680 The student is responsible for any work 751 00:49:52,739 --> 00:49:56,519 missed, and as mentioned, the transportation 752 00:49:56,619 --> 00:49:58,639 is not a district responsibility. 753 00:49:59,079 --> 00:50:02,999 It's not a district program, but it is clearly part 754 00:50:03,040 --> 00:50:06,839 of state law. And your Policy 204, which has been in 755 00:50:06,860 --> 00:50:10,579 place for a number of years, is modeled after the State 756 00:50:10,599 --> 00:50:14,399 School Boards Association policy, which basically puts 757 00:50:14,459 --> 00:50:17,799 some procedural meat on the bone for that statute. 758 00:50:21,579 --> 00:50:24,720 Thank you. And that brings us to our last agenda item, which is 759 00:50:25,639 --> 00:50:29,479 adjournment. And I'd like to thank everybody for coming tonight and welcome you to 760 00:50:29,479 --> 00:50:33,399 the school year. I hope to see you again. Thank you. 761 00:50:33,820 --> 00:50:34,019 Good night. 762 00:50:41,619 --> 00:50:41,999 Thank you very much.