Good evening. Welcome to the regular Board of Education meeting on Monday, April 21st. If we can all rise for the Pledge of Allegiance and I think our Oh. And we're gonna have Aye, Allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic who, which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, to the liberty and justice all As a cook cub. I pledge to be responsible, kind, and safe because other people matter. We can't come and not have you hear our cook come.
Good job. Okay. And we'll have a moment of silence, please. I Thank you. Moving on to recommended actions. Um, approval of the proposed agenda. We'll take a motion. I make a motion to approve the agenda. I support any questions, changes. Okay. Ms. McDougal Lang? Yes. Ret? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Moving on to 2.02. Approval of the March 17th board meeting minutes. Madam Secretary, Madam President, I reviewed the March 17th board meeting.
Minutes. Everything appears to be an order. I make a motion. We approve as presented Support. Any questions? Okay. Ms. McDougal Lang. Yes. Bret? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. 2.03. Approval of the April 7th board Workshop meeting minutes. Madam Secretary, I have also reviewed the April 7th workshop. Minutes. Everything is in order. I make a motion. We approve as presented support. Any questions? Okay. Ms. McDougall Lang. Yes.
Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Uh, next is approval of the March Financial reports and Bills. Mr. Treasurer. Thank you Madam President. Uh, the finance committee met prior to tonight's meeting to review March. Financials, uh, reports and bills. Everything appears to be in order, so I'll make a motion to accept as presented Support. Any questions on any of the finance? Okay. Ms. McDougall Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. K. Yes. 2.05. Student discipline case number 16.
Uh, yes. On on Wednesday, April 16th, the board's discipline subcommittee held an expulsion hearing regarding student number 16. The board's discipline subcommittee recommends expulsion through the first semester of the 25 26 school year recommendation for home-based support through the end of the 24 25 school year with Bobcat Virtual Learning in the first semester of 25 26. Successful completion of core classes is required for readmission. Okay. Is there a motion I will make that motion. I Support. Support. We have a motion of support under case number 16.
Is there any questions? Okay. Ms. McDougall Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. K. Yes. Moving on to the consent agreement. Um, we have several overnight or extended field day trips. So if we'll take one motion for all those and then we'll ask questions. I'll make a motion to approve the consent agreement. Support Anderson. Any questions on any of those? I just wish I could go to the Toledo Zoo with them because that seems like an awesome thing to sleep in the safari space.
That'd be awesome. I wanna do that. Okay. Any other questions? Okay. Ms. McDougall Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Thank you. Moving on to our presentations, 4.01 student recognition. Yes, the board is in for a real treat, as is our audience tonight. We have two very accomplished musicians with us this evening. Um, Ms. Carly Tate, Mr. Sun Moon, um, they were recently recognized by the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association as the outstanding ensemble for the state of Michigan.
Um, this was explained to me from their orchestra teacher as winning the state championship against all the Oakland County and Macomb County schools. So, um, we're very honored to have them proud of them. They get to compete at the Spring Honors Festival at Western Michigan University on Fri or perform, I should say Friday, May 9th. So we're excited to have them. I know the board's gonna wanna ask you some questions, but I believe you guys are gonna perform for us first. So come on up. Welcome them. Thank you. Yeah, Jamie Having face down, face the camera. Yep. Yeah. Great.
Wow, that was amazing. And yes, don't go anywhere. Um, I don't know what all the different techniques were, but it was obvious you were doing a lot of 'em. So, in 10 years we've had orchestra. This is our 10th year. It's like, it's a testament to have this level of ca this caliber of performer in 10 short years of Mrs. Heckler's leadership. And of course, Mr. Gon, who's left and gone on to Davidson was part of that growth. But, um, we definitely thank them. I know she couldn't be here tonight, but I'll turn it over to the board for comments and questions for Carly and son. Well, I just wanna say amazing.
Um, I was part of the orchestra program in Troy. I went to, graduated from Troy Athens. They have a wonderful music program in, in, uh, Troy. And when I came here, you know, huge high school, right? And we didn't have an orchestra and I was so broken hearted. And when we were able to start one, 10 years ago and to see the growth of the program and to see kids like you leading it, it just totally fills my heart up because it's such a awesome thing. Um, I certainly never played as well as you're playing.
Um, I played cello also, so that was a little different too. But, uh, you brought tears to my eyes while you were playing. You obviously did it again while I'm talking. And, uh, I just wanna thank you so much. And we wanted to recognize truly, uh, that we understand the amazing accolades that you two are getting. This is, this is not common. This is not, uh, by pure luck. This is by hard work and by a love of the music and a love of your, and time and commitment and all of it.
And you earned it. And we're very, very, very proud of you. So congratulations. Thank you. Could each of you kinda give a little bit of a background? Like how long have you been playing? What was your inspiration in becoming a violinist? Um, I started when I was seven years old, so about 11 years ago. Uh, long journey, but, uh, I think I just mainly wanted to be like a main character on a TV show that I was in love with.
And now I'm kind of here right now, so, So did they play the violin too? Uh, It was like a music. I don't know if you know the, uh, Disney Channel show, Austin and Ali, but yeah, I wanted to be like Ali 'cause she played violin and all these different instruments and I always had a love for music. And my mom said in my high chair as a baby, I always kind of danced in music. So. Awesome. Um, I played when I was like eight, so 10 years now. Mm-hmm. Um, I was kind of forced to do it 'cause my my sister did it. Um, but I never regret doing it now. Um, it's been an awesome journey
and I appreciate my mom making me do it now. So obviously you guys gotta play beyond high school. What have your aspirations past year? Go ahead. Okay. Um, I, um, I'm planning on joining, like I'm planning on going to MSU, um, and I'm planning on joining, uh, the orchestra there. Um, but along with that I wanna like continue my passion, um, by, you know, like finding friends on, like, I know that I couldn't have made it to this stage, um, without her right Carly, um, you know, she was a huge help and she's definitely the better violinist.
Uh, so it's like, um, I'm very thankful and I think these opportunities that comes with like community, um, definitely helps. So I hope to kind of serve, um, and be part of that community as well. Awesome. I, um, I want to pursue violin as like a career. Personally. I would love to go into the studio realm and, um, be a studio violinist and record for a bunch of different, like movies and that kind of stuff. I've done a little bit of that before, but in Nashville, uh, Tennessee, there is a university,
Belmont University that can carry all that internationally and in Tennessee. So that's the goal. But I'm very grateful for son as well. He's like the first real partner I've had to kind of gave me the, the motivation. Just keep going. So. Well, I know I had an opportunity to see you this year, Carly, in the marching band and the performance, it blew me away there. And now to hear you, it's awesome. And then sun, you are very talented, so I know you're humble, but you're amazing. Ethan,
Did you? Yeah. So 10 years ago I joined the orchestra program with my then private instructor, Julie ler. Um, the board knows that Julie was really, uh, uh, a great teacher and I took her for private lessons and I told her, oh, you know, I think they're starting a, an orchestra program at Grand Blanc. And she said, oh, they're not. I said, they are. And so she applied. And, uh, here we are 10 years later. Uh, clearly you two are far better
of a violinist than I ever was. Um, and it's clear just how dedicated, uh, uh, Julie Hubler is to the practice, to you students. And, uh, congratulations. This is just a really big deal. And, uh, the worlds may need the next IEC Pearlman or Yoyo Ma, and we might have those two right here in front of us. So congratulations. I will say for our little ones in the audience, you know,
Mr. Simmons, Mrs. Hall, you all have music. This is where you can aspire to be. Um, these are role models for you and I'm so glad that you were able to be here with us tonight and see this in person. So thank you guys for being role models for them too. And thank you to your parents for being here tonight, Carly, but we have a couple little tokens of appreciation for both of you. We thought we'd maybe get a picture. So if you guys can come up front, Go around. I think there are we always? Yes. Okay. Um, next up Is 4.02 Cook Mason Elementary.
Yes, I know we have Mrs. James and Mrs. Dale along with Mrs. Cornelson. We'll invite them and their kids up. Come on up if you want. Uh, they, they can come up in the middle. So yeah. So, um, but since it was a day off, I asked Mrs. Sen if she would Thank you. I asked Mrs. K Nielsen if she would bring her class. Um, and each day we do a P two announcement and each grade level or class, they are responsible for that. And if it happens to fall on a holiday like Veterans Day,
then her class or student council will do a special announcement. So what you're gonna see is part of our P two and part of a special announcement from Veterans Day. That's what you'll see today. Do you want to, They can be right there, Jan. Okay. That's good. All right. So go ahead and stand where you wanna come up here, come Up a little bit more. You wanna put your tag down here? Yeah. Yes I do. Okay, everybody ready? Are you good? Good evening everyone. We are here from Cornelson Corner with a public service message. Ms. James asked us if we would be willing
to do an announcement for you tonight that we did earlier this year. We thought this one would be the most meaningful that we had done for the students and teachers at Mason. Our announcement will be more like a story. So listen carefully to hear our message about a date that occurred earlier this year. We feel this one had an important message. Oh my gosh, it's finally just about 11 o'clock gym time. Hold up Max. We still have this announcement to make. I just think it is so dumb that we are having an announcement in the middle of our gym class that is the best part of the whole day. Well, except for recess Max.
I don't think that it's too much to ask to pause for a few minutes to hear about something important. I heard it was gonna be about veterans and I don't know anything about them. I agree with you. We should always make time to honor the veterans who have given up so much for us. Yes, but didn't we just do that in May with Memorial Day? Why must we do it again? Memorial Day is to set aside to remember those men and women who have died in all the wars, but veterans say is primarily to remember the living veterans. I just don't wanna waste any more time on this.
That is a really bad attitude, max. We aren't wasting any time. My great grandfather served in World War ii. My grandfather served in Vietnam, and now my brother is in Ukraine. Helping people there. I don't think a few minutes is too much to ask when they have given up so much. When men, when men and women go off to serve our country, they give up almost everything. And some of them even give up everything by giving their lives. You really shouldn't put down what they're doing. I respect people in the military and I know how brave they are. You need to be less selfish and think more about others.
But tell me why we have to do it right at my gym time, which is 11 o'clock. Well, that was when World War I ended. It was a terrible war. It ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, which was November 11th, 1918. At 11 o'clock or 1111, this became an important date to remember, just like we remember nine 11. Now that you say it like that, I guess I have the time to remember all the veterans. It is not too much to ask. We need to remember that we have peace because of the veterans who fought in the past war,
for those who are currently fighting overseas, and for those who protect the United States every day. So today, which is Veterans Day, and on every day, if you see a veteran, you should say thank you for your service. Thank you for protecting our country. In a moment, we'll begin one minute of silence to honor all the veterans during that time. You are here a bell reigning 11 times to represent 1111 and to honor our veterans. Please Be silent at this time. Thank you for listening to our announcement. And don't forget those men and women who have served our country.
We need to remember that we should honor the men and women who sacrificed everything for our safety. One, two, Presented by my nickname is Bella. My certified title Max. My name is Adele, I'm Bentley. Hi, I'm Gem. A lot of people call me Aubrey, but my real name is Audrey. I'm Heva. Hey, they might ask you some we're hilarious. Well, I, I must say that was very entertaining
and very informative and, uh, I really, it must have been fun for the kids in their classrooms having that type of, you know, about Veterans Day. Like you said, max, you know, it's Veterans Day. Why do I have to learn about this? But you had a lot of other perspectives in your, um, what you were sharing today too. So I really appreciate you guys look, taking it out of the box and, and doing it a little bit different. Is there anything else? Um, we just wanna thank you very much for coming in on your day off of school. Um, we always love seeing the students and,
and hearing about different things that go on in your buildings. And each school is unique. You have your own little unique things that you do. And, um, you coming in to show how you share some P two stuff and how you also, um, you know, make announcements for the whole school that's unique to your building. And so we appreciate you sharing that with us and really good job doing that. Okay. Anything else you guys like to share? Okay. Um, at this time, you are welcome to stay for the rest of the meeting or if you'd like to head out.
Well, thank you everybody for have a couple minutes for that. Thanks for again for coming. That's Great job. Good job. They did a great job. We, we got pictures. Okay, moving on to 4.03, our student government report ton. Good evening everyone. So I believe this is our last student government section for the year since the seniors do leave before next, uh, the next board meeting. Wait a minute, you're Not gonna come back after you're done. I would love to, but unfortunately I am graduating. This Duty will be served.
So first of all, I'd like to thank everyone, all the board members, student government for having this position available. I remember last year when I first applied for this role, there wasn't much information on it. And I'm not gonna lie, I did even know our Grambling school district had board meetings monthly. But through this journey, I've got to learn a lot from all of you guys. I'd love to see you guys' teamwork, how you guys work with each other to create such a effective school board. So thank you guys for that. And to move on for the sports section, or actually first of all, the violinist Sonian Moon.
He was actually nominated for most likely to be a musician for the senior superlatives. So it's clear why he got that nomination. He did amazing job. So to go on to the sports section, our boys swim team went to the state competition in the 200 yard medley relay. They earned Allstate Honors and junior Baylor Perkins was named Allstate 100 yard press stroke winner, our girls soccer team. So for the past two teams, past two games that they had, they scored 19 combined goals and conceded zero in the SVL.
So that is unheard of to score 19 goals in two games is not very easy against these teams in the SVL. So shout out to them, they're doing an amazing job and hopefully they keep this momentum up in the SVL and our boys baseball team. So in the preseason rankings, our boys varsity baseball team was ranked number 10 amongst every team in Michigan. So there's high hopes going into this season, and they've performed like really well for these past few games that they've had. So, girls water polo, girls water polo is predicted
to have the second seed in our district. And, uh, Riley Leaman was nominated Player of the week. And a little fun, uh, fun thing that's going on is rambling water wars. So right now a lot of, a lot of juniors and seniors are participating in water wars. So we have 31 teams so far. First week has just ended. We're going onto the second week. 15 teams are making it forward, but the leaders have made so many rules to make sure that there's no disruption of the school day. So in those, so you guys
have nothing to worry about over there. Not a school sanctioned event. Yep. Completely separate from the school. So if you see a, if you see people walking around your lawn with water guns, you know what, what it's for. And student government elections is also going on this week. So for this, a lot of the executive roles such as this role student government ambassador, they're gonna be having an election and we're gonna have, uh, some underclassmen fill these roles for US competitive teams and clubs. So our Grand Lake model Model UN team on St. Patrick Day.
St. Patrick's Day weekend, 22 Grambling delegates attended SU's Model UN Competition. And Senior Emma Ron and her teammates brought home two major awards. So it's great to see G Blanc going to MSU winning these competitions, science Olympiad. So on March 15th at East Lansing High School, our Science Olympiad team placed seventh overall. Three members earned an invitation for the state tournament that's gonna take place at MSU on April 26th. So over the past weekend, our HOSA team,
Grambling Hosa traveled up to Traverse City to participate in the state competition. So in this competition, it's basically every team in Michigan, every HOSA team, and they compete in different events. So out of that, we've had many people win these competitions. First place, second place, third place. And they'll be moving on to the international competition that's gonna be taking place in the summer. So community engagement March is reading month. So our high school library we had to read in. We had 60 students and staff
and family members drop in for this event over there. They dropped in just to read, they played games, uh, solved puzzles, and they even had a drawing competition. So it was great to see. This was the first time this was held in the high school and 60 people showed up, which is amazing turnout in our yearbook. So our gr rambling yearbook has finalized all of the main volume. And right now they're working all this on the spring sports supplements. So there's finishing up, going on track. So before I end, I would like
to thank everyone in this room again. You guys have taught me a lot about how the school board works policy and about teamwork. And uh, so next year I will be attending the University of Michigan Raw School of Business to focus on finance. So if you guys are ever there on game days, you might see me around. And I also plan on speaking, uh, during the high school commencement. So during graduation, you'll also see me there again. Final thank you to all of you guys. I've got to learn a lot. Thank you. Awesome. Any questions or comments? Uh, yeah. Uh, I want to tell you, Kieran,
I don't know if you know, I was the student government, uh, rep my senior year in 21, 22. Uh, and I kind of helped, I think revive it from a kind of dead position. Um, and it is amazing to see it still going, still thriving. Uh, hearing your reports at the meetings has been a thrill because you really do cover everything that's happening in our schools, which is really helpful to know, especially from that student perspective, what is happening in the high school.
Uh, so congratulations, um, and, you know, good luck at U of M. Thank you. Any other questions or comments? The water wars thing, we, we do try to remind the kids, make sure your guns are really colorful and you know, obvi are obvious like water guns, but they do love it so much. Yeah. The, the, the experience. So It's definitely a thrill. Yeah. Yeah. But it's not a school sanctioned event. We wish you lost as a New, as a new board member. Can you elaborate on the water wars
A little bit? Even though it's not a school Sanction, even though it's not a school sanction. So water wars is basically where a majority of juniors and seniors create teams of five. So we've had 31 teams of five participate this year. So this is basically like a March Madness elimination kind of thing. So each week one team is assigned to go against another team of five. And the whole week they have the duration of that week to eliminate other people. And you eliminate them by simply spraying water on them when they don't expect it.
And whichever team has the most elimination by the end of the week, they move on to the bracket And they can't spray each other at school on school property. They can't go on into anybody's houses or garages. My husband has been booted from the garage, so my daughter could park in the garage so she could get into her and out of her car without being outside of the house. So that it's very strategic. They know each other's schedules and like narc on each other about where they're at so that somebody can go get somebody. It's, if they could only focus as much
with their schoolwork, it would be a really amazing, um, you know, use of their time. But they, it, it does seem to bring the kids together and, and, uh, bring some joy to this, uh, you know, spring, I guess. But it's not a school sanctioned. But I know we worked with Mr. Nicholson on a public service announcement because there are some students that go too far wearing masks. They're on people's roofs in the middle of the night and parents see them and think that there's someone with a weapon. So it's, you have to be careful. And I know the kids are taking precautions,
but we just wanna make sure that they're careful 'cause it's not a school sanctioned at that. So, You know, Kieran, good luck next year. Work hard. Um, come back, let us hear how you're doing and, um, you know, go, no, she said go blue. I did not say Thank You. So you're coming in se the final stretch of the senior year, I think prom's coming up. So how's the senior experience for you and the rest of the students going? Yeah, so a lot of the seniors are very excited for prom. Uh, we know it's an amazing venue. We know our, uh, senior class has planned a
did a lot of planning for this. So we're all excited for it. And, uh, the thing about, uh, seniors is that our last two weeks are AP exams. So a lot of students who are taking those exams are kind of feeling rushed or panicked, but I mean, that's, that's normal. But other than that, with water wars going on, prom coming, seniors leaving very soon, it's been amazing. So where's prom at? Novi. Novi. Oh, the expo. You guys taking buses down there? Yep. Buses. All that. So I really like that red Carpet on red carpet too. Awesome. Glad to see that's still continuing.
Well, you're in a real treat for prom for, uh, especially my favorite is before prom, the demonstration on car crash safety that is put on that will be a real treat. So, and sadly you'll miss out on, uh, uh, Mr. Jablonski MCing the prom. I don't think he's doing it this year. No, No. But they, they still do a really good job. They'll be streaming it so you can watch everybody. It's awesome. Okay. Thank you so much for being here. We really appreciate everything you've brought to the table.
Like Ethan said, you cover everything and you're not shy to give your opinion too. And we do appreciate that. Thank you. Okay. We'll see a commencement. Okay, um, moving on to old business Ola policy. Second reading Madam Secretary. So exciting. Um, so I'm gonna make a motion to approve the second reading of the new policy 84 51 0.01, which is the bed bug policy. Nothing has changed since the last meeting. Um, so I'm gonna make a motion we approve as presented there. Second. I second. Any questions? Ms.
McDougall Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. All right. We're gonna have the second reading of the revised policies. Uh, there is a list of them. Nothing has changed in those from the last meeting either. So I'm gonna make a motion. We approve the second reading of the revised policies as presented For a second. Okay. Any questions on that? Okay. Ms. McDougle Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Moving on to new business 6.01.
Ola Reading, or Ola Policy's first reading. So this is a revision of an existing policy. It's the food services policy 8,500. Um, it's been three or four years since we last updated it. There are a lot. So I wanna make sure that if you haven't already before the next meeting, you read completely through the 10 pages just to make sure that you don't have any questions on it. I've read through it. Most of it is updates to law, updates from, uh, in language, but also there's a lot of clarification for if, uh, students have allergies or there need to be substitution in lunches.
And then it also talks about, um, if for some reason people are not paying for their lunches, what to do in those instances to make sure that students are still fed. And then how the debt is, uh, accumulated and covered by the district and how that all of that works. So I'm gonna make a motion. We approve the first reading as presented at this point. Is there a second? I set Any questions from Ms. Meredith? Okay. Ms. McDougall Lang? Yes. Ert? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. K? Yes. Moving on to 6.02.
Resolution to consider Elector representative. This is for the G-I-S-D-I believe you wanna speak to it a little bit. Uh, each district will send a representative with their vote for the ISD board positions. Uh, and at this meeting they will vote for, uh, whoever they choose. Um, so we are picking our representative to make that vote on behalf of our board at for the ISD. And when will we discuss who we want them? That Needs to be on an agenda before that in May. Yeah. 'cause we don't even know who's up yet,
So we'll have to make sure that gets in the May agenda. Yep. Okay. So, Um, I'd like to make a motion to, um, have Ethan Lang be our rep board representative, and I would be the alternate. Is there a second? Support you? Ethan, do you have any problems doing this role? No. Okay. It's June 2nd you said. So that's a good date for you. Okay. Awesome. Okay. Ms. McDowell Lang? Yes. Ret? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Cash? Yes. 6.03 Board of Education calendar.
This is starting in July and running through next June of 2026. Um, I know everyone's had access to it. Is there any questions about the meetings? It's basically the same calendar that we've had in the past. Okay. Take a motion to approve that, then I'll make a motion to approve. Second. Okay. And if something comes up in during the year that we have to change things around, we can do that as well. Okay. Ms. McDougal Lang? Yes. Bret? Yes. Yellen? Yeah. Youngs? Yes. Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Thank you.
Moving on to 6.04 students rights and Responsibility. First reading. So just a reminder this, we're going through this because this is actually board policy, but it's, um, called out in students' rights and responsibilities so people can access it really easy. And then we go through this once every two years, um, recommendations and everything. So you'll walk through what that process is. Right. Okay. So this will be our first reading of the proposed language changes to our students', uh, rights and responsibilities handbook.
Um, we talked just briefly at the board workshop on some of these things. So, um, first recommend Yeah. Yeah. The committee members, um, we talked a little bit about, but, um, those members who were involved in our committee were involved were parents, uh, guardians, uh, the administration, transportation, some teaching staff, uh, school resource officers, board members were on there. Kelly and Ethan were on there. And then we had many students
that were involved in, in the revisions. So the first recommendation is from technology. And you have a copy of this in your, uh, folder. This is, um, a, a came from the technology department, uh, recommending the use of the acceptable use of technology form. And this is geared more towards students. Um, we will continue to use the same a UP form for parents to sign, but this form is more user friendly for students. And then it's a little bit clearer for students on
what the expectations are. So that came from technology and this also came from technology. Um, they wanted in red is the language change. They wanna include technological materials, um, in our instructional materials, since we are using a lot of technology now. And it wasn't in there before. The next one talks about the, um, ordinance from the City of Grand Blanc. And we did talk about that in the workshop a couple weeks ago. So that will be, um, the recommendation is that it is part of an amend or, or an addendum at the end
of the student's responsibility handbook so that parents are aware of it. Then the next comes from the, uh, athletic department. It's about the athletic handbook. This, uh, has to do with suspension procedures. Um, and the in red is what they want added. The current language, um, is above. And what they would like added is that in the new languages, athletes will be held accountable for their presence on social media and
or any group team message platform athletes may be subject to investigation, suspension and removal from team. If violating policies of inappropriate use of these platforms, as we've seen social media things escalate a little bit. I have a question about this one. Mm-hmm. The, It's under civil or criminal law violations. So does that mean they have to be like, under violating some type of law in order for that red bottom to be, um, pertinent?
Well, it's also under suspension procedures for student discipline. So suspension procedures within the athletic code of conduct. So that would apply to us. Okay. Removing or suspending from the team. Okay. So that's why I was confused because it says suspension procedures, but then it says with civil or criminal law violations. And I think in almost any instance where we have a civil or criminal law violation, the students are, 'cause that's totally Well true, but I want the opposite to, to be, to be, you know, to count that maybe they're not under a civil or criminal law violation, but they're had some poor behavior that Sure.
We want them to be held Accountable. I think that the purpose, and correct me if I'm wrong, but is this is kind of how we're functioning as is. Okay. You know, we've had some issues with social media that we've had to discipline students and cleaning the language up so that it outlines that a little bit more clearly and It's in line with how we've been mm-hmm. How we've been operating. Yep. Okay. Good. Okay. Uh, let's see. The next one also has to do with the athletic handbook. Suspension procedures. Um, it has to do with, uh, drinking, smoking,
or any other drug abuse. Um, for athletes, the suggested language that they would like in there is that first time offenders of the code of conduct could possibly shorten their suspension from 25% to 10% of their season. If they take part in a chemical assessment and or training. It would be athletic director's discretion if the suspension can be reduced. Athletes are allowed to continue to practice with the team after completing their coursework if academically ineligible or during an athletic suspension.
So that is, was the recommendation from the athletic department. Um, the next one is just the removal of names and just use the titles of the positions. That way you don't have to revise when people leave or, or retire. And then, but there's some policies that we have to call out people's names in and policies. Mm-hmm. We have to name the FOIA coordinator. The, yeah. Title IX coordinator. Yeah. Um, the next one has to do with personal appearance. Um, there was discussion on wholesome and what wholesome means
and what wholesome means to some people versus others. And so they thought it would be best, um, met by using school appropriate, um, for the attire. And then also, uh, crossing out the unusual or exaggerated modes of dress and or conspicuous departures from accepted community norms as some people's norms are different from others. So just school appropriate. The committee thought, um, kind of best met what we were trying to get across.
The next one also has to do with personal appearance. Um, we had a lot of discussion on what six inches mean? Six inches on me is different than six inches on Mrs. Cruz. So, um, what they thought would better meet it would clothing must provide adequate coverage of the student's body, may not expose undergarments, shorts, skirts or dresses must cover 50% of the thigh. Why'd We ever think of that? Uh, next one is, again, personal appearance.
Just, uh, the current language has slippers and shoes with wheels are prohibited. They felt that it says appropriate footwear and the first line must be worn at all times. Covers that. And so they said they would like to scratch out slippers and shoes with wheels are prohibited. Yeah. Yeah. Again, personal appearance, keep the current language, but the suggested new language was add-ons of n students may be required to wear appropriate professional dress due
to students' activities and schedule. We have students who go out, um, as like a teacher assistant in some classrooms. And so the committee felt if they're not dressed appropriately, when they're going into like a preschool room or something like that, that they should be dressing professionally, um, for the position that they're, they're, um, representing. And then o added O was shirt, should I have a minimum of a two inch strap on the shoulders? And then this is, uh, the definition of plagiarism.
They, uh, up above in the current language, the use of artificial intelligence was strictly prohibited. So now suggested new language is that self plagiarism submitting the same paper for multiple classes without permission using the same ideas. So it would just be using the same paper for multiple classes and not redoing a paper. And then the last part would be the use of artificial artificial intelligence, ai and the natural language processing tools.
Um, that it's prohibited for the completion of schoolwork. Um, with, unless the teacher has given students permission to use it, Has, has self plagiarism been an issue? Um, So the teachers that were on the mm-hmm. So the question is then why are we giving similar enough assignments in multiple classes for them to be able to use their own work and tweak it? Um, why aren't we giving complete, you know, modifying and changing our assignments from one class to another enough to make it unique
experiences for them all? It seems like that's more of an issue on us as, as creators of an assessment then if it's their work and then they tweak it to satisfy a new requirement. Isn't that working smarter than harder kind of thing? I'm surprised at this actually. I think part of it is, and this is just to speak to what I do, because I work with middle schoolers, a lot of times they're allowed to pick what they wanna do their book report on. Um, just find something that interests you. And, uh, turns out that's the same thing that interests you every year. So you just keep tweaking it and turning it back in again. But really you're just, the, the kids love to pick a book
that they've already read, that they already know, that they've done reports on before. It's just something that kids do. So to, to specify, you can't do that. You have to pick something new is a little more work for them. But it's also, I think it's a hard thing for the teachers to police as well. So it's just making, making it clear that we don't you expect you to do that. We expect you to do new work every time when you're given an assignment. Okay. I can see that with the book reports. Um, I can see it happening in a class, for example, like, uh, ARC Academic Research and Composition where they're allowed to pick a persuasive essay topic or something.
Um, but then also using something part of that for AP seminar where you're allowed to pick or AP research where you're allowed to pick your topic and taking parts of it and putting it into the same thing. I I, this policy is part of, you know, my grad work policy too. They have the exact same policy that you have to have teacher permission. I have to get permission before I can use any parts of my, um, work that I'm doing for various courses over again. So I think it's a pretty typical policy to have and make sense to have it in here. I wonder if we should have that then, as for research,
for example, if you, if you have some work that you want to use, you know, can they get teacher approval? Yeah. Um, I can understand the book reporting, Answer that part of it. Um, Okay. That goes with this. Okay. So the, um, the use of the use of the, uh, AI and the NLP process tools for schoolwork. So this outlines what we, what would be approved for our suits to use. And prior to us having our first rights and responsibility committee meeting, a group
of secondary admin and department chairs came together as a committee. And we looked at the OLA policy specifically on AI because two years ago when we did this, AI was just coming out and we just did a very gen generic statement. Kids have become more savvy understanding it, teachers have become more savvy. So we want the students to realize that this is a tool that can be used. I mean, we use it in our jobs, they will use it as well, but they need to know what the parameters are. So we took the OLA policy and made it into, um, a more student friendly,
parent friendly version of understanding what the expectations are for school. So as we talked about that, uh, to ensure the integrity of the educational process and to promote fair and equal opportunities for all students. The use of AI and N LP tools are strictly prohibited on authorized use is considered a form of plagiarism, whether it be self plagiarism or plagiarism. And it will be disciplined in accordance with the student con conduct. But teachers will have the discretion to authorize for students how they can use AI and l
and LP tools for the following uses. So you'll see, uh, the research assistants, this talks to the students that they can be used to help them quickly and efficiently search for and find relevant information for their school projects and assignments. And then the next slide, oh, sorry. The next slide would talk about, um, uh, how you use data, data analysis. They can be used to help the students quickly, um, and efficiently search for and find relevant, uh, information. They can use it for language translation, writing assistance, accessibility,
and it, the teachers will be able to go through and explain that to the students. And then, um, when we sent our handbook for our attorney review, it was suggested that we put that the district, because it's ever changing, that the district reserves the right to create and implement additional policies regarding the use of AI tools by students in the educational context. Okay. Yeah. And I think that last statement's really key because it is evolving so quickly and students are becoming savvy on how to use it. And I know this is easy for us to say,
but they're cheating themselves Yeah. Of an education. And it's spending, our teachers are spending a lot of time trying to help identify that this was ai. 'cause the teachers can hear their students' words. They, they know if it's coming from them. And students have to understand that there is repercussions by doing these things besides cheating themselves. There's gonna be repercussions when it comes to your grade. So just don't do it. And I use The tool efficiently and effectively because Exactly. There are so many things at your finger fingertips that can help you, um, learn and be able to
Work to your, but we're gonna have to evolve. We're gonna have to do this Absolutely. More than twice, you know, once every two years. Right? Right. Uh, so the next, uh, recommendation had to do with cell phones and other electronic devices. And for the high school, we added in the new language, uh, smart devices. And then also, um, at the bottom, and you'll see the same thing for elementary and middle school, uh, students. This was recommended from our attorney. The district recognizes that a student with certain medical conditions may require access to their cell phone smart devices
as noted in their approved medical plan. Correct. That covers that. And the same thing for, as I said, the middle school and elementary. They did cell phones, smart watches, and smart devices with the same, um, disclaim on the bottom. And one more, uh, the, you'll see the suggested language change from the teachers reserve. The right to the district reserves the right to confiscate all electronic devices that a student may be using inappropriately for non-academic purposes. The rationale was that was if a student was out in the hall,
it may not be with their teacher, but there's a school employee that could confiscate and take that to the office. Important addition. And for personal illness, the only change was to keep the, uh, regular language, but to put a bullet point under personal illness in accordance with the Grand Blanc School's website in Genesee County Health Department. Because as we know, sometimes things change over two years. So that would always be updated. The link would. And so if a parent had a question or student, we could, um, have access to that
absences in the elementary. We had to, um, we proposed to remove this because, uh, judge Ola is retired and the attendance court is no longer in place. So we're taking that out of the student. And then re uh, recommendations for excused ab absences, it was, uh, proposed to add, um, could also be excused for road accident accidents or weather related road issues. That could be a, uh, excused absence. So does the office make that determination?
I think that the parent, I Mean, if a parent calls in and, you know, there was a fender bender on the corner of Holly and Saginaw and they had to do a police report. It's a little extenuating. I think we can determine that. Okay. So it's not it. I think the roads are too bad. No, No, no. It's just cool. Okay. Um, the next one has to do with middle school attendance policy. And that was just to add, um, another resource for parents as to log their absences through parent view. Next one is attendance intervention. And under that, um, changing the 20th, um,
absence to the 15th. And the rationale was for that was that, um, our students, it gives the parents and students a warning in advance with 15 rather than 20. Because at 30 absences a student could be, um, notified that they could be retained. So this gives, um, parents an information to be thinking about that prior to the 20th. Um, the next one is just to add extenuating on your language. Add religious holiday to that.
The next is, looking at this policy would would require the first, the first ring we're doing would require a post change because, um, part of our high school attendance policy is, um, to look at kids that are at risk and to give them opportunity. Um, so board policy 5 2 0 0 states that a student who accumulates more than 10 absences will lose academic credit. And the committee really felt that it was important that we look at 10 absences or 15 tardies in a course per semester will be at risk
of losing their academic credit. They'll all, they will enter into an attendance contract and, um, which will detail the criteria for the lost credit. So it gives the teacher and the student an opportunity to work together and to not get buried, um, so to speak. So they have it. So we'd like to, and we have, uh, put that in as a proposed change for the policy for next time. Next one just has, uh, change from the, um, have it being with the principal rather at the middle school rather than, or have it be the athletic director makes more sense.
That's the person who oversees that. The next one also, it would be a proposed change, um, to board policy 5 2 0 0. Where, um, it says that the, uh, we would, if the, if, if there's appeal for credit reinstatement is denied, a score of 80% is what the bo uh, the board policy says, but the actual percentage is 78% within the state standards. So it goes with that. We also put in the post change. The next, um, suggested attendance intervention is
to also encourage or to note that being on school to class on time is also considered. So if you have a fifth total absent or tardy, the parent or garden will, guardian will be ified and the consequences for that. Uh, the next recommendation is, um, the 15th party. The student is placed on an attendance contract and the parent is notified unexcused absence and, um, assignments. This is also a proposed change to policy 5 2 0 0, which we are proposing
that the new language be a student with an unexcused absence will be allowed to turn in assignments due on the day of an absence late, or make up assignments per the teacher's discretion. The board policy said that a student receiving an unexcused absent will not earn credit for the class activities or assignments missed during the absence. So we'd like to change the language to have that be a discretion. It could be the case, but not automatically. And then, um, this was language that we'd like removed. Uh, letter G, additional class assignments. A student violating a school rule
or policy may be required to perform additional classroom assignments in addition to the regularly assigned classwork. Felt like it was not related to the consequence. So they, we, um, would like that removed. And then, um, disciplinary, disciplinary action. Short of suspension. The high school has piloted their restorative room space and interventions as well as the middle school has had that in place. So we want that stated in the, uh, responsibility book that, um, restorative rooms based intervention at high school and middle school levels.
Individual schools may offer this intervention intervention space in order to support students needing to reset and refocus. Students will make a plan to return to the classroom with school appropriate behavior. Such rooms will be further defined and described by the building administration. And we think that that's over the next two years, that could be up to gap. Would that be like what the responsibility room is? Is that okay? Um, the next one is attendance and punctuality. Uh, this is if a student leaves school premises
or being in restricted areas without authorization during the student scheduled class hour lunch period. And we also wanted to include after school events. If they leave that, then they are, um, could have discipline the school code of conduct. And that concludes the, our screening. Okay. Before we go into discussion, can we take a motion? I'll make a motion to approve the first reading as presented support. Any questions on any of the slides? There Were a few slides in the attached presentation
that wasn't part of this slide show, mostly about middle school tardies and stuff. Is there a reason why they weren't included today? Yeah, because they, To match it. Any other questions? Okay, round the room. Lang? Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish? Yes. Thank you very much for leading this effort. Okay. I know they really did. Serious. Okay. Information report. Superintendent's report. Well, I want to thank Barb and Jody for their work on that. I know that's their favorite thing to do every two years.
Um, and I know next we have our Reproductive health advisory committee results. That'll be coming to the board as well at some point. So Allison's on deck. So thank you Allison, for leading that work. And thank you to Kean. You did a great job this year. We've been fortunate to have you wish you all the best at U of M. You know, as you can see, you're always welcome back. You're even welcome to run for the board at some point. So, um, you've, you've made an impact on us too. So thank you for, for being part of the team. Um, looking forward to Thursday for the Genesee County. I don't wanna steal all the ASME thunder here,
but the awards dinner for Thursday night. So I'll be joining. Uh, all of you that are attending, I believe we have a couple recipients as well that are sitting at the table. So look forward to celebrating with you all on Thursday. And then just a reminder, next week is our Little Shop of Horrors dress rehearsal for the seniors. I believe we have 85 seniors, so this gets a little bigger and a little bigger every time. Um, do we Have room for lunch for all of Them? We do. Yep. And, um, you know, and that is kind of a great segue into,
we're two weeks out from the election till tomorrow, about thirty three hundred and sixty four votes. Absentee votes are in as of today. Um, we still have 5,000 ballots out, um, working with our committee on, you know, strategy for early voting, um, for the election day itself. We have a couple last minute, um, opportunities to talk to the Chamber to talk to the seniors on April 30th. But, um, as my dad says, the hay is almost in the barn here, so we'll see. We'll see what's gonna happen, but I, I think all indications are positive.
Um, so we'll see. And then we're three weeks from seniors last day on Friday and five weeks from commencement on Thursday. So every, you know how quickly the end of the year goes. So keep that, um, activity calendar that Linda keeps for you handy. And we have seniors honor honors Night prom, of course, next weekend. Lots of events coming up that we're looking forward to. So we'll keep you posted. That'll conclude my report. Okay. Uh, Meredith, you wanna start us off? Sure. I don't have a lot. Um, the engine nerds were in Houston this
weekend for Worlds. Uh, they didn't medal, but they had a great time. Enjoyed themselves and represented Grand Blanc very well, very proud of them. And, uh, the senior all night party is coming up May 17th. The volunteer signup genius should be going out later this week because we need, uh, probably close to a hundred volunteers. And we, we usually get, uh, tons of community support, lots of grandparents. It's a great night. Uh, ticket prices go up this weekend as well, from $40 to $60. Friday is the deadline to buy a ticket and still get to be guaranteed a shirt.
And what time on the 17th? Uh, from seven o'clock to midnight. And the, the shifts start around six 30 and go till around 1:00 AM but they're short shifts. There's shifts where you can literally sit and guard a door and read a book. So it's nice. You can serve food, you can interact with the kids, you can help run a casino. Lots of fun. There is a meeting, um, if you wanna volunteer and you're interested in helping this Wednesday at seven o'clock at Grand Blanc High School in the library. And that is it. Okay, thank you Ms. Youngs. Um, I don't have,
um, much to add. I, um, I do wanna say at the county, uh, Genesee County Association of School Board member meeting last month, um, we had our, we'd made it special for the new board members to attend and focus the meeting on giving them information about what we do, um, how we can help them. Um, we shared a lot of just like helpful bits of advice. We gave them some pages of commonly used acronyms
and just things like that and everything that we could think of that could potentially be helpful. But we had a really, really great turnout. Um, so many school districts from the county attended with their new board members. And, um, we were really pleased with that and look for the minutes and the, um, slideshow that we shared coming soon. Um, but the, the luncheon is this, or the recognition dinner. The scholarship and board award, um, recognition is this Thursday. And, um, you know, we always have a member
of the MASB to attend, to help hand out the board member awards. Well, this year, um, we will have the director attend because we have three presidential award winners this year. It's amazing. It's crazy nice. Genesee County School board members are really working really hard to educate themselves and put the time in. And we have three this year to give out, which is just amazing. So, um, it'll be a good night. I, I look forward to it. And that's it for me. Okay. Thank you Brian.
Um, not a lot for me either. Um, I gotta throw my 30 seconds in for our golf team. Um, we had the JV today placed seventh of our city, placed fourth out of 31 up in Traverse City. Um, our conference placed starts next week. We have a home tournament this Wednesday at Warwick. Um, the weather's gonna be beautiful, so if you'd like a great walk, come on out to Warwick and watch the Bois, uh, compete. Um, we're currently ranked seventh in the state. I just found that out not too long ago, so that's pretty cool. Um, I do wanna throw some recognition
to the man behind the camera. I just found this out last week. I was a bit surprised, but Coach Nicholson was awarded the Saginaw Valley League Teacher of the Year Award. So he will be out there. So he will be, uh, up at the award ceremony on Wednesday, um, with, uh, athletic director Dome accepting his award. So, congratulations. Well deserved coach. Um, just wanna sit thank, uh, Michelle. She hosted us at finance today with a, a finance 1 0 1, uh, review for Ethan and Kelly and myself.
Um, which was always good just to, you know, review the, the wonderful efficient processes of school finance. So thank you for putting that together along with, uh, Mr. Cushman. So, uh, last thing is we have the, um, GISD budget hearing, which is April 30th. That is where the GISD will go over. You know, how Grand Blanc, um, utilizes funds and services from the GISD. So I'll be the rep there at that meeting. It's always nice to kind of see, you know, what they provide and how we're utilizing our resources with the,
the, the GISD. So, other than that, that's all I have. Well, you'll, I Are, my husband and my absentee ballots are in, so we have voted. Um, I, i, was it two weeks ago, I sat in on the sex ed advisory meeting and just being a mom to third graders. I know that's right around the corner, so that was interesting just to see the curriculum from, it starts in fourth grade all the way up through high school. So we will meet again this week and just look at if we have any changes or suggestions, maybe some new curriculum. Um, I think that's about it. I do appreciate Michelle.
'cause I feel like maybe finance is not my forte, so I have a lot of questions, but she does a really good job explaining, so I appreciate that. And I'm learning a lot about the budget. Kelly was there talk at the advisory, uh, council for the, um, sex ed curriculum about spreading the middle school curriculum in sixth, seventh, and eighth. Like doing it just in science classes in sixth, seventh, and eighth. Yeah. Or just sticking it seventh. That was a suggestion two years ago. And then we, um, took it back to the teachers to talk about
how that could potentially work and, um, and had a lot of conversation at the table about it and decided ultimately that it was better to keep it where it was with seventh grade. Okay. Ethan? Uh, I want to thank Michelle again for that Finance 1 0 1. Um, I learned a lot about our school financing, which, uh, going into it I knew very little. Um, I'm looking forward to attending on Thursday, the, uh, Genesee County All School Board, uh, member award ceremony.
Uh, and I also want to thank the high school's Black Student Union for inviting us to their, uh, soul Food luncheon, which I am looking forward to attending, Uh, change in Venue. Did you get the change in venue for That? Uh, it's at the West West School in the cafeteria 'cause of talent show auditions. Okay. I know normally, um, Mr. Cushman doesn't make an a statement during this time, but I would, I noticed we had Trek going on at the, the field and I was just wondering how things are going and, um, it was so nice to see as I pulled up today. So,
Yeah. Uh, so far so good. I was watching that today. So first time in five years, I think. So, um, exciting. Yeah, It's nice to see people in those stands again. Yeah. And the bathroom facilities have been de winterized, so no more porta-potties. Yay. Yeah, the bathrooms are ready to rock. It was a little, we had to have some temporary porta-potties out there for a while, but now they're accessible for our Spring sports. Can ask if girls played on the soccer field this season
Yet? The girls haven't played yet. It's been pretty soft, obviously. It's been so wet, so hope, hopefully may That'll, that'll take blind and ready. Yep. Thank you. Okay. Um, couple things from me. Um, I had the opportunity, um, last month to go to the inclusion days that were held up at the high school. Very, I loved it. I mean, I, I tried to shoot a basketball with the glasses on and it did not go well. Not at all. Even gave me a second shot too, 'cause I was that bad. Um, and so that was really cool and, and I liked seeing the kids coming in from the different
classes and sharing that. Um, we had the Gary Light dedication, um, for the Legacy board. Um, I know I got a nice thank you and some other people did too, from the light family. So that was really nice to be able to talk about Gary and seeing some people we hadn't seen in a while. So that was wonderful. Um, the artwork, I think that came after our last meeting that the Educational Foundation helped sponsor. Um, the artist was amazing. Just a passion. And he's from Rochester, New York? New York, yeah. Rochester, Rochester, New York. Um,
and just spending this much time in our community and it was great to be there and watch the kids making their, um, projects that he had for them. And then, um, lastly, I got to go to the elementary robotics competition in the Old East campers pool area. That was kind of bittersweet, but glad to see, um, that areas, um, being used. And the kids were awesome. They were, I, I didn't get to stay for the final competition, but a lot of them walked me through their presentations and everything, and I just love watching it start there and them working together
and then seeing where, you know, our high schoolers are down in Houston competing at the world, so we've got a, a great pipeline there. So it was a lot of fun. And I heard that that space was Awesome. Pardon me, You gotta mention De Indian Hill one. I did wanna play favorites. Favorites, but, um, yeah, I, I might know someone on that team and they were very, very excited. So it was awesome and you did a great job. Um, anything for you for GBA? Okay, so moving on to public comments. Um, we have two people up tonight, Cynthia and Tanya. So if you haven't been here
before we ask you to come up to the mic. Um, you have three minutes and, um, when you come up, if you can give your name and your city or township of residence, you have three minutes. And then when you get to about 30 seconds, I'll give you a heads up so you can know to wrap it up. Uh, good evening. Um, my name is Cynthia Jones and I'm the president of the Grand Blanc Women's Club. And standing next to me is my Vice president, and this is Joy Lyons. And the reason we're here tonight is we just wanted to personally introduce ourselves to you. Our, our organization will be celebrating its 60th
anniversary next year. Joy and I have not been with it the full 60 years, but, but anyways, um, the Grand Blank Women's Club. Um, we are strong supporters of the Grand Blanc High School. Uh, we give two $1,000 scholarships to two of your high school seniors. So I work with Tammy McBride in your counseling, and she works with a group of counselors and they come up with two students for us every year. Um, and, uh, those students don't, do not know who they are
until the honors night. And so I was present at, uh, last year's honors night. And, um, it was just wonderful, uh, to see the students and the hard work that they do. I get to meet the two students personally and their parents. And one of the moms was in tears, you know, and so it was just a beautiful thing to see. Um, we are doing that again this year. And in fact, we have, um, a big fundraiser. We do two fundraisers a year. One is in the fall.
We are, we've in the past have done a fashion show and they are area business owners like Kim Rose, creative Fashions. We've used Superior Furs and Leathers, and they come in and the women from our group we're the models. Okay. And so we have some fun with that. But we, um, we always have, um, area businesses donate merchandise for us, and we put together baskets, uh, we raffle them off and, um, everybody loves the baskets area.
Businesses donate, um, gift certificates for us. We raffle those off. We always have a 50 50 and our grand prize because we're gonna put an invitation out to you. Uh, and we have our little flyers here. But anyways, um, our grand prize is an overnight stay at the Deer Head Inn in Mackinac City. And it, it's along with two ferry boat, um, from the Arnold Ferry Company. Okay. And the proceeds from our two events that we have every year, that money goes towards, um, awarding two of your high school students
with $1,000 scholarships. And what we did last year is, um, I invited the two young ladies that got the scholarships from us. They come to our luncheon and, um, we, we meet the third, uh, Thursday of every month, September to June. And so the young ladies, you know, the honors night is in May. And so, um, they didn't know who they were yet, so they couldn't come to our May luncheon 'cause it was before that, or, and so we're having them come to the June, june luncheon, and that way the ladies in the club get to meet the students
who we just gave scholarships to. And we had the two young ladies come last year and, and they were wonderful, just wonderful. So, anyways, um, and so we have done different things. We have brought tickets over, like complimentary tickets to our fundraiser, the fundraiser's coming up. This May, May 10th. It's a Saturday night from five to 8:00 PM we hold our, um, it'll be held at the Flint Elk. I can't talk Flint Elks Club, uh, located on Maple Road in Grand Blanc. Um, and it's, it's a really fun night.
It's gonna be under the big top is our, is our theme. And Joy made these wonderful little flyers. Awesome. So, um, yeah, she she'll pass them out for you during the day. Copies. Yeah, we'll share. We weren't sure how many people were on the board, so Yeah. And I made, uh, we've drafted a letter that has Joy's, uh, contact number and mine. And what we're really interested in is helping your teaching staff. Um, I am a former teacher. I was a teacher.
I'm a retired teacher from Flint Community Schools. So I loved seeing the kids up there. And then after I retired, I, I taught English as a second language at, um, Mason and Cook. And so I was, it was really fun to see the kids up here, but, um, Thank you so much for coming out tonight and sharing this Information With us. We appreciate that. Yes. And so we invite you to our, um, big fundraiser and absolutely we can do the letters after. And thank you for everything you do for Team. Okay. Thank you. Thank you for having us. Thank you. Um, next Tanya. Oops, sorry. That was must been. Alright.
Tanya Roberson Grand Blanc. Quick question or a couple concerns for the dress code for the new, uh, handbook. Um, will that apply to the school athletes uniforms? Because right now I just came from the track meeting and the shorts that are being worn by the girls, we are saying they're not covering what they actually should, um, being discreet. Um, also 50% of the thigh for shorts for girls is gonna be a very hard thing for parents to find shorts in any store. Um, that shorts would even go that far down.
They don't even sell them that way. I have looked myself. Um, but they als but they do cover what they should appropriately unlike what was on the track field a few minutes ago. Um, with that, uh, few things have some concerns. Like I have been, um, about the student's rights, um, um, responsibility handbook covering what happens due to fighting and bullying and so on at the school level, but doesn't get followed. I ask you again, why would there be criminal charges filed by a juvenile prosecuting attorney and students charge,
but the school levels not followed. Also, you have to, you have the state police come and do a presentation at the middle schools every year letting the students know what they're allowed to get charged with. Yet it is said by school staff that if it didn't happen on school grounds, it doesn't affect the students and the policies don't apply yet. State police says in your meeting, yes, it sure does, and they can get charged to the full extent. Also, if you think a student getting bullied through text and internet after school hours don't affect the student,
you are sadly mistaken. That student has to see those students the other bullies every day. And if you think that that kid, those kids don't talk in class about that older student, you are sadly wrong. Um, words hurt these kids to the point. It can affect them throughout adulthood. Let that sink in. We're talking suicide is on the rise. You don't know what type of therapy bills the school does not pay for that the parents are responsible for. When are we gonna hold staff and students accountable for what they are responsible for? I have asked, I've been asking this for years.
When are you also going to support the students with disabilities and make sure that their five oh fours and IEPs are file filed 30 seconds instead of demanding to talk to a student's outta school therapist and asking for their accommodations and demanding that they talk to them. Most students don't have outta school therapist. You, you're actually not allowed to demand it. You could request it, but you can't demand it in order to fix their schedules. Schedules that protect that student from a therapist. You're not even taking therapist words
when you actually get 'em. Thank you. You actually call them and debate it with them. Thank You. I've included you on all of it. That ends public comments executive session. We'll take a motion to adjourn executive session for personnel matters. I'll make a motion that we adjourn to a closed executive session I support. Okay, Ms. McDougall, round the room. Lang. Yes. Riker? Yes. Yellen? Yes. Youngs? Yes. Anderson? Yes. Kish. Yes. We are adjourned for executive session.