Monthly work session. At this time, we will move to our Blue Ribbon facilities updates two point o with doctor Nesbitt. Good evening, president, board, board members, doctor Smith. Let's take our Blue Ribbon phase two. Our overview, McKinsey, that project, continues to move very well. Our target is is August, '27, and we may be done here in December '26. So we're we're cruising there. Excuse me. Craig Academy. That I'm talking about Craig Academy. McKinsey Center, that work does continue, and that is just, our, architectural work and, work with our CMC on how that project's gonna look.
And then our classroom additions, Crestview Forest, Glen And Mary Castle, all moving along very well. We'll look at some pictures of those soon. Our guaranteed energy savings, those chillers are going in on those those ones labeled in green there, so we're excited to have those in place before the weather starts to turn here. It's spring break. So, Crestview. There's a look at the outside of Crestview, and then there's a look at the, a gang bathroom with no fixtures or walls. And then inside Crestview, there's a hallway, and there's one of the four classrooms, and that's a pretty standard classroom in how they look. One of the rooms is a little bigger. It's a music room. And And then we look at Forest Glen.
There's a look at the outside of that. We have the sheathing up now. And then inside, you can see that's a six classroom, and you can kinda right picture see the large, high ceiling there, the canopy. And then Merry Castle Merry Castle, we're looking to be done at the end of the month. Sidewalk is in. The doors are now in since I took those pictures. And then I think we'll take a look inside. Yeah. You can see inside a classroom. They're they're getting pretty close. There's still some, above those cubbies there, the the cabinetry goes in and, the carpeting is going in. And so, we're we're real close on Mary Castle.
Craig Cammy, they're in there wrapping up the painting. They didn't quite get done before we started having games in there, so they're doing that during the weekdays. And then, there's a look at the old PD room. So the hole you're seeing there, the where the vacant wall, that's where the stage was. So the stage is now gone. That hole's there. That's gonna be a stairwell, and the stairwell will look down into the gymnasium. So and then on the right there, that's some of the steel beams that are bigger than they might show in the picture there, but some big work there. And that takes you through blue ribbon phase two. Very good. Thank you, doctor Nesbitt. Board, any questions or comments? I just don't want to comment.
Thank you for showing us what's in the those windows there above the gym because we were curious and and it really looks so nice. I know the gym is still, in the process of completing the painting, but to be honest with you, you almost can't tell because it's just so breathtakingly beautiful. Yeah. I didn't even notice until my husband pointed out, like, oh, they're finishing that part. So Take a look at those see, like, the the black on the the the the standards that lower the goals and stuff. You know, that was painted and then the the rafters are painted blue. Like, there's really some pretty cool detail that, again, most of you won't even notice,
but if you get it pointed out, like, oh, wow. That that you know, they really freshen that that space up to her. It looks, you know, practically brand new. Thank you. Thank you. Any other questions or comments? I did have one question. Just a point of clarification. It's awesome that they're ahead of schedule on some of the elementary schools. Mhmm. Even if they finish completely, though, the the students will not move in until the next school year. Principal Blythe and I talked about that this week because I said, hey. I'd like to get those portables out of here so we can start working in the playground, maybe a little bit early. But we we we always try to, in the construction projects, not move a teacher
more than one time because that that's tough. Especially elementary, they have a lot of stuff on the walls, etcetera. So no. We will not occupy that space until the fall, but we'll as soon as school's out, we'll start moving furniture and and getting it ready. Okay. So the move will get to happen quicker then over the summer? Yep. Okay. Thank Thank you for that. Any other questions or comments, board? Alright. That's great news. 2.02, request for RFP for mental health services. Miss Niemeyer. Yes. Good evening, everyone. Good evening, madam president, doctor Smith, and members of the board.
Tonight, I'm bringing information to you regarding school based mental health services. For the past twenty years, we have had a partnership with Community Health Network, specifically, Gallihew, and we've been very grateful for that partnership. But Community Health Network has made the decision to end this service. This the contract and date as of right now is 06/30/2026. Due to this decision, we do need to move forward and secure another vendor for this service, and this is critical. One of the main reasons is we know this is an effective and efficient way
to service students, especially during vulnerable times. But it is also state law. In Senate Enrolled Act two forty six, it does state that we enter into a memorandum of understanding with the community health center provider, at this point in time, I, welcome any questions. Thank you, Ms. Niemeyer. Board, any questions or comments on the RFP for mental health services? Ms. Dunn? I just want to comment that certainly I'm very disappointed that community has decided to,
to not continue these services as I think that they have been an outstanding partner. Our family knows firsthand the wonderful care, that it's provided. So it's, very unfortunate, but I'm confident that the district will find another provider that hopefully will, match the wonderful care that community has done. Thank you, Ms. Dunn. Any other questions? Yeah, Ms. Lawrence? So in the and this is my ignorance here so I think you could just appreciate some clarification. In the law, you mentioned that it requires a community health partner.
So does that then restrict it to health systems like an IU Health, Community Health, Saint Vincent's or It they do need to be able to meet those So it there it is an element of restriction. But as we, you know, open that up to vendors, it's it's also looking at what other options there could be that do meet the letter of the law. Okay. Thank you. Thank you. I actually, I have one more question. Do we, knowing that they're to Marta's point, there are a handful of providers in
the city of Indianapolis, do we believe that, those providers have we had any preliminary conversations to determine if those providers providers have the capacity to take on more schools? Yes. We have had we've been very fortunate to have multiple, conversations that people have asked. We've met with them, we've discussed what our needs are, and we've, we're very much sought after. So That's wonderful. It is great to know that, there are other people who'd like to partner with us as well. Not surprising. So thank you. Yes. Miss Lawrence. Miss Donna and I are just going back and forth tonight on these on these
questions, but she prompted another question in my in my mind. So when we think about, providing these services, is it, a it's a cost issue for the the district? Do we pay them or are they just on standby and they're a preferred vendor? The way that it does work is that we do provide, as I like to say, soft materials, office space, you know, a private area for them to meet with their clients, phone, that type of thing, access to to a computer.
But in terms of billing, that's all done through insurance, whether that's private insurance or Medicaid billing. So that is the, revenue, stream that is utilized to pay for these services. And the vendor does all of that billing. That billing is not done by the school district. Okay. So the the district incurs soft cost but not card cost as a result. Okay. Yes. Thank you. Any other questions or comments for Doctor. Mulholland? I'm sorry if you already mentioned this. What's the timeline for being able to, see the, you know, the possible partner?
Community Health Network, their contract ends 06/30/2026. So our hope is is that, we would be interviewing and know who the new vendor would be in a March time frame. Okay. Thank you. Thank you for that question. I think we all agree the importance of mental health services for our students and adults. So thank you, Ms. Niemeyer. Moving on to 2.03, request for RFP for student devices. Mister Harsha. Good evening, madam president, doctor Smith, and members of the board. This evening, I bring to you a request to submit an RFP for our Chromebook
devices. In MSDLT, we order, Chromebooks every spring for grades two, six, and nine. Sometimes we do have shortfalls in, a few of our other grades and we need to, supplement that, but mostly, that's part of our refresh cycle, those three grade levels. So we would like to, put out an RFP and, get some, bids some from some vendors, and I hope to have a, recommendation back to you at the March meeting. Thank you, mister Harsha. Any questions? Any questions, board, regarding the RFP on the devices?
Okay. Thank you, Mr. Harsha. Moving into action items. 3.01, approval of the request for RFP for the mental health service, miss Yes. Neimeyer. Yes. I'm back. Good evening. I, at this point in time, would like to request an RFP in order for us to post for, a, you know, potential and hopefully have a vendor for our school based mental health services. Alright. I'll entertain a motion for the approval of request for the mental health service r RFP. Second. Who wants it? All right. Properly moved, Ms. Lawrence, and seconded, Ms.
Dunn. Any other final questions or comments before we move to vote? All right. All in favor of the approval for the request for RFP for mental health services, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it for the approval of the RFP for mental health services. Thank you, miss Niemeyer. 3.02, approval of the request for the RFP for student devices. Mister Harsha. Good evening, madam president, doctor Smith, and members of the board. I would like to request approval to put out an RFP for Chromebook devices as
submitted. All in favor. Second. Alright. Properly moved, miss Lawrence, and seconded, doctor Mulholland, for the approval of requests for the RFP on the student devices. Any final questions or comments? Alright. We will move to vote. All in favor, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? All right. The approval has passed for the request of RFP for student devices. Final action item 3.03, approval of the personnel report. Ms. Carla Johnson. Good evening, madam president, Doctor. Smith, and members of the board.
Approval is sought for the personnel reports. Alright. I'll entertain a motion for the approval of the personnel report. We have a No, no, no. I'll talk about that. Oh, okay. Do we have a second? All right. Properly moved to Ms. Lawrence and seconded Ms. Dunn. Any final questions or comments on the personnel report? All right. All in favor of the approval of the personnel report, say aye. Aye. Any opposed? The ayes have it. The personnel report has been approved. Moving into administrator and board comments. We'll start down here, doctor Mulholland.
Okay. Miss Puckett. Not a lot. It's it was a pleasure going to Capitol Hill to advocate for our funding for Part B. Hence, what we are talking about today is being able to meet with those that represent us. And so, prayerfully, we continue to, yeah, be in prayer and to make sure that we get the funding that we need. So thank you to all. That was it. Thank you. Alright. Ms. Lawrence? Okay. Ms. Dunn. I, just wanted to, express the gratitude, for being able to attend the, Indiana Latino
Institute Legislative Breakfast with many of those, members of cabinet. And just in case you didn't know, Rafael Sanchez also gave a huge shout out to Lawrence Township Schools for the wonderful work that we do with dual language instruction. So it was, quite an honor to represent Lawrence Township, state legislators. So thank you for that. Thank you, miss Dunn. And I'd like to thank the township as well for, the advocacy institute opportunity. It was, hit the ground running. Institute opportunity. It was a hit the ground running. It was an honor to be able to advocate with our colleagues in Marion County
on their school boards. It went really well, and there were great conversations about why the need for IDEA funding is needed, with our senators and congressmen on both sides of the aisle. Just sharing the personal stories of the work that our staff and our district do for all of our kids. Doctor Smith. You love this time of the year, madam president and board. It is basketball season in Indiana. We still love basketball. And you are the defending state champions. And so we do have the other team that's in the title, March. Grant Nesbeth, let the board know what we have coming up.
Sure. That's right. Lawrence Central Bears, won the sectional Saturday night over North Central at North Central, which means next up for him is Pike. They'll play the Red Devils this Saturday at 07:00PM at Greencastle High School out west, in the DePaul area. So that's up next for him. Pike beat him earlier this year. I think Pike is, they may have one loss in it. I think they're twenty four and one, and the Bears are twenty and four. But it should be a pretty good game. It should be a good matchup. So that's 07:00 this Saturday at Greencastle High School.
Thank you, doctor Nesbeth. Put your GPS on. It's gonna be a different road for us. Well, it doesn't matter where we play. We're still out to win, aren't we? Alright. That's all I have, madam president. Alright. Thank you. We'll make sure we show up and show out for the Bears. Alright. Our next monthly Board of Education meeting will be here Monday, February 23. We will begin at 06:30 with student recognitions. Point of clarification, we will also be recognizing those who were to be recognized at our January monthly meeting, so they will be there as well.
So double celebration. At this time, I'll entertain a motion to adjourn. So moved. Second. Properly moved, miss Puckett, and seconded, miss Lawrence. Thank you, everyone.