Um, we need cucumbers the first week for our cooking class. And that's funny because I checked them on Thursday. And then and they were so small and like even didn't even have like glass or
nothing. So we just get bigger and then go bad. But there's more. I just giant. Thank you. Oh, there it is, baby.
I was like, that's my personality that you thought. No, no. Middle school and we're lasting late till Can I get a motion and second to resume the public portion of the agenda? Second.
All in favor? Please stand for the flag. To the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
over. Um, we're going to start with the presentations. I'm going to take over from you, Kathy. Okay. If you don't mind, the first one is for Kathy. She received her master board certificate, of education. All right. And I just wrote down some real quick notes and you
know, I don't like to call so I'll just get an offer. to get to that certification. This is the third step. You get your new board member certification which we all have to take. We have to take the course each year to keep current. Then you become a certified board member and then the level after that is a master board
member. Now a master board member needs 40 cumulative board academy credits. They need to attend eight county meetings at minimum. They need to attend two New Jersey delegate assemblies. They also need to attend two annual NJB MJFBA
workshops and they need to attend three statewide or regional professional development classes and they need to take a test at the end. Wow. All of this it is done on their own time because board members get paid a lot of money
and she did that. So I think that adds to her knowledge base and her creativity and also adds to the board quality. And we also have another master board or you going to the next level certified board.
So our board has two higher end Julie was my mentor. Thank you. And we'd like to just say congratulations. [Applause] Thank you.
Thank you. I'm gonna keep the microphone while you I have It's not It's not on here. But at this time, we'd also like to thank Mary Lou. This is her last meeting. Hopefully her la hopefully her last meeting. She actually does retire
and we just like to thank her for her time here at Mullica from music teacher who I teach principal to superintendent interend. We'd like to thank you very much for your time.
[Applause] [Music] a little speech about Mary Lou. On behalf of the board of education, we would like to thank Mary Lou. She's a legend, a myth, and in a good sense to
drag me. The board was excited to um have a very seasoned retired superintendent apply to be interim. She had a big task ahead of her, but we trusted her to do the right thing for the students in Mica Township. She told us that she wanted to start her career in Mullica Township and would
like to officially end it with us, Frank. That's what she told us. Mary Lou is a legacy for many generations of families here in Mica Township. She started as a music teacher on September 1st, 1970. Throughout her career in Atlanta County, 55 years, she
has taught fourth, seventh, and eighth grades, served as principal, district supervisor, curriculum, superintendent, as well as an interim superintendent. Mary Lou believes children should not be stereotyped and believed in them even when they could not see their own value.
True love and compassion for children just like a grandma. Students from 50 plus years have stayed in touch with her, some educators themselves. Marylu has put in the pro process of revamping the Bev Thornne Reflection Garden where
the flag pole is and has purchased a plaque in honor of Bev which will be displayed shortly. Mary Lou has helped to grow, change, and make a difference in education. And for this, we are forever grateful. Now you can officially retire.
[Applause] It's uh it's wonderful to come round robin with all the people that I love and all the children that still call me grand here sometimes. So, it's great. Thank you so much. I think we have
a This is a collaborative poster with each home room doing a piece. So, all of the children worked to make this banner. Mary, you want to come step around? get a picture. I want you to know that I've had since
I've done intim forever. I got in the middle of this group. This is my group. [Laughter] Everybody smile. Perfect. Thank you. [Music]
[Applause] No, just a little. Look, don't touch it. And I just want to say thank you to everyone. Um, I do love being on serving on our school board and every time I need a meeting, I want to make sure I
get right by RCF and our students. So, I do appreciate that. Thank you. And now Susan and I'll pull up a presentation. Okay, that's did you speak? No, I'm not putting anybody else. Okay. Um, we just wanted to thank you.
So what um the board did was we got this stone to put in the garden so that you guys would always be there. Um it says love grows here Malikica school garden established by Susan and Albook. So this will be in the garden forever and um
get a picture. Um thank you all for so much for everything you've done for the garden. I know Autumn and I have enjoyed um all of our time. Um, from picking 8,000 tomatoes and digging uh in the tomato plants to last year fighting with the birdhouse gourd
plant. Um, we did end up taking home two bird house gourds and we got them almost all the way painted. So, that was awesome. Um, and everything that we learned from you guys was amazing. Thank you so much for everything you've done for the kids coming in um to the garden and gardening outside during co and all
the things making smoothies. Um it's really amazing everything that you've done for the kids um and the garden and the community. Um this has definitely been a community effort. So we really appreciate it. Thank you. And this will live in the garden um for the rest.
And then we have more things. Oh, wait. Let the kids can be in great kids. You're going to be in the picture. You're in there, too. Okay. Come on. Come on.
I'll get in there. And this is another collaborative poster where every home room had a little a little part of decorating. Okay. Everybody smile. Perfect. Everybody got
[Music] everyone. do have cake here to celebrate Maryl's retirement. So, we're going to put him on pause for 10 minutes so that way everyone can join. [Applause]
So, um, I'm not going to take up your time because I see your agenda and you have so much going on, so much to do. But, um, I do have a few names on my heart. And, um, just the idea that, um, a group of,
uh, such dedicated community servants as you would take the time to recognize us. Um, just troubles me. and my heart is filled with gratitude. I'm sorry I'm so emotional. I did my practicum here in 1973.
Um my supervisor asked me and um my friend Dory Rash if we wanted to come and do our practicum teaching here. I'd never heard of Mull, but like okay. So we came out, we we checked it out. It was a good good fit.
did my practicum under Bonnie Russo and then went on to graduate in 1975. At that point, no one was getting teachers positions. I didn't even apply anywhere. And then all of a sudden in my mailbox is um an application from Dr. Nay. Would
I please apply to come and teach here? I filled it out, never even had an interview. Was hired. And here uh 50 years later um this school is still deeply um in in my heart. Um everything
that we have done has definitely been a labor of love and like any any time that that you give to other people, it's definitely um I feel like I've always gotten more than I've ever ever given. um at my whole
experience here just um has totally totally blessed my life to the point where um once I taught here a couple years I'm like I left my little um wonderful home on the bay in Tucker and came here just to be um a bigger part of
this school and all these wonderful people that this garden project definitely was just not about Alan Susan by any means. the the community just took us in their arms and and helped the the um the local
carpenters union built the shed for us when we were fundraising for the um for the greenhouse. I I would go to the mailbox every day and there'd be checks from people I didn't even know and we raised like $5,000 in like weeks. It it
just it it was just incredible. Donations came in. So much love and support. Um, so yeah, I just from the bottom of my heart, thank you. Thank you. Thank you. And and I'm going to leave you with with a little quote from um Gandhi that says, "The best way to
find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." And I truly believe that. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. [Applause]
Please help yourself to some cake. just I'm not sure if the folks are sticking around, but I think there's a few of us that also wanted to say a few words and and came tonight to become a man. I know
Madam Sullivan was on the list first. Um well I mean I do want to officially as MTA um president officially thank you and Alhold for their years of unwavering dedication and service to the school garden. Um you have touched lives
endlessly with the experiences and the learning opportunities that you provided not only to the students but to the staff too. You know I learned a lot when you so um you Mrs. League have you choose to build. However, um you will
have help from the MTA. We will be there to support. We just want to officially say thank you. And I know cards were made and things like that, but you know, you really have touched all of our lives. Okay. Um my name is Beth Schroeder Monsante. I've lived here for 22 years
and I have known Sue and Al for most of that time. Um because probably most everyone in this room also knows Sue and Al Pulp. Um they are two of the most welcoming and generous people I know.
Generous of their time, generous with their uplifting comments and public meetings and social media. Two places that are oftentimes lacking in positive and uplifting comments. So thank you. Our Mullica Township community is so
very lucky to have Sue and Al Folk in our town. Their contributions to the Mullica School Garden have not only brightened and beautified our school and community, but they have provided a wonderful learning experience for all Malikica students. Sue and Alex Al's
contributions do not stop there. They are the founding members of sustainable Malikica and organize an adopt a road cleanup to keep our rural roads pristine and clean. They are the supporters and cheerleaders that every community wishes
they had. They attend almost all community events and meetings. Their presence is as comforting as the beautiful plants and flowers they have planted in front of our school. Sue and Al make us all better people. and not just because of the example they set,
but they magically helped motivate others to support their good works. I heard her say that it was amazing that the community came forward, but it wasn't without your contributions and you setting that example and bringing everyone together. So, thank you for all
the joy and support that you give to Malikica Township. Thank you. Thank you. Presentations while we're here. We're good. Okay, please help yourselves before we start the meeting everybody.
Thank you. Right here, I'm sure. Um, Angelina is going to go to Stockton and she's going to become a teacher and Roco is going to New [Laughter]
I don't know where this is coming from. Did you come back? clothing, right? Good. It's good that you know that because It's good. a bunch of work.
bureaucracy. Oh, you did it. That's why I'm stole one of these people. Yeah, true. I'll do it. I don't care. She knows. Good job. It's worn me out. You don't think
you see [Music] [Music] Right now on my does everything store, you know. you know, hey, I want to do this, this this that
[Laughter] stands be Pay more attention. audience ever. Yeah, sorry. Shanks up the
door. She's the mom says I don't have to stay for the agenda. So, thank you. No problem. Appreciate it. Mayo.
That's not what I remembered it. What's that? She said she wasn't feeling well. All right. stopped working for serious. No, 2005. I was going to say 95. I started in 93. So, I started in 93.
Yeah. No. Yeah. I started in October because Yeah. So I left I left a fish while I left. I'll let you know how many then I had the great idea in 2007 2008 which was
fell in love with the finance now you Yeah, I know. That's how I go right now. I said don't worry. I do. I have no easy pass. I gave it to her. But you're right. It's over that purpose. sign over.
Yes. [Music] start. That's okay. Um, the meeting will now be open to the public for comments. If your comments pertain to students, personnel, litigation, or negotiations, we would
ask that you see the superintendent after the meeting. Since the board does not generally discuss such items in public, please state your first name, last name, and municipality and your comments should be limited to three minutes per person, please.
On agenda items only, do we have any comments for agenda items only? Okay, go ahead to the board of education. Old business. I have some old business. I just want to remind everyone
that the deadline um for to submit your um nominated position petitions July 28th at 4:00 pm. Um also the shift date still projected to be July 31st for the HBA system and
the uh completion date is the end of August. That's That's okay. New business. New business. Okay, we'll go to reports. Sarah, I'm not first. You're not first. I'll be first. It's first. I'm just
kidding. Can we I have to talk again. This one I have um for curriculum and policy. We talked about uh science materials about you know being ordered and math materials as well. Um final order and a
cost update. Um we talked about some curriculum um special education curriculum um using some creative curriculum um which is what we have in prek but extending that to some for for special education in kindergarten. Um,
we talked about the pre-K registration. Um, we have some policies for first review. Um, we talked about the, um, AI policy a little bit and had some choices on that. Um, and then we talked a bit about the student matter and, uh,
kindergarten bathroom similar to what we had the same as what we had last year. Okay. Thank you, Nick. Yep. Um we uh received notice that the state has approved our budget but we are still waiting for the TLIA letter from the state. Um we
discussed a 21st century uh CCLC amendment. Um because we lengthened the hours of that program, we have to uh change uh the salary for the director and their benefits. Uh we got the pea
appeal approval. um further state aid uh that was distributed that should be distributed in July. Uh we got a CNA justification uh about the bathrooms. We did receive uh an HVAC update uh that
is pretty much the same that we just heard. We're waiting on the delivery. It should be here by the end of July and it should still happen on time. And we also discussed the transportation waiver route consolidation. Uh it firmed it up that we were able to consolidate
two routes and um that CPI wasn't going to make us go out and bid all the routes again. That's right. Yeah. 36,000 roughly. So, good savings. That's
right. Personnel negotiations. Um, we discussed shared service with Green Bank. Uh, personnel issues and then we discussed shared technology with the township for um, audio equipment. And, um, we decided to wait for the next
grant cycle because we're pushing it pretty close. We only had like two weeks to put together something. So, we decided to wait till the next grant to work with that. Okay. Correspondence. There was a thank you letter attached from Helen former. She wanted to thank
the board for her time here. Um, I also attached a thank you letter for the student Satie Barton for her that she got from the board. I know. Thank you. It's a lost art. She recounted. Can I get a motion and a second to
approve the May 28th, 2025 regular meeting minutes? Approve the March 14th, 2025, March 19th, 2025, April 7th, 2025, and April 30th, 2025 sessions 1 and two, and May 28th, 2025 executive meeting
minutes. Motion second. Sarah and Nick. All in favor? Hi. Okay. Recommendations of um superintendent person. Can I get a motion and a second? resolved the Mullica Township Board of
Education upon recommendation of superintendent app group items 8B through 8 W. However, we have 8E the job total change. We're going to
table that and M the second part of the um sidebar the INRS coordinator for the elementary and middle school. We're going to table that as well as o the last INRS coordinator for
elementary INRs coordinator for middle school. We're going to table those things. Motion. Any questions? I like the substitution coming back. I saw the last day.
Can I get Mrs. Jacobe? Yes. Mrs. B. Yes. Mrs. May. Yes. but abstain from 8 C. Mr. Roner, yes. Mr. Stala, abstain from 8. Mrs. Wild, yes. And Mrs. Warner, yes.
May I get a motion in a second? Resolve the Mullica County Board of Education upon recommendation to approve item 1B, which is the addendum. Approve a one-year residence program required by the New Jersey DO through the NJASA
referred to Jennifer R. Pauls beginning July 1st, 2025 at a cost of the district of $2500. Dr. Paul will be measured by Michelle Capaludi. Yes. Motion second.
Roll call. Mr. Mrs. Curts. Yes, Mrs. Mayon. Yes, Mrs. Roner. Mr. Roner. Yes, Mr. Salomore. Yes, Mrs. Wild. Yes, and Mrs. Runner. Yes.
Can I get a motion and a second? The Mullica County Board of Education upon recommendation of superintendent approve items 9B through 9H. Motion. Second. Any discussion? Questions on the professional development. We have three
people taking one course, mistakes, mis. Is there a reason why there's three or is it something that they can share? Go one share. They all need to What's which what's which number is that? Uh it's number eight professional development
and it's m mistakes missteps missed opportunities and there's three people going to I just wondering yeah it's not one that could be turnkey but it's not one that can be turnkey by one person you've answered my question thank you
can I get a roll call Mrs. Chicago yes Mrs. Curts yes Mrs. Mayon yes Mr. Broner. Yes. Mr. Stalinwark. Yes. Mrs. Wild. Yes. Mrs. Warner. Yes. Can I get a motion in a second? Resolve the Mulla Township Board of Education
upon recommendation of the superintendent. Approve items 10B. Motion. Roll call. Oh, question. I I was lazy. I didn't read these policies, but I'm sure that the policy written committee did
read it. They were all good. Yep. Thank you. Mrs. Shakova, yes. Mrs. Curts, yes. Mrs. Mayon, yes. Mr. Berner, yes. Mr. Stenor, yes. Mrs. Wild, yes. Mrs. Warner, yes.
Can I get a motion and second? Resolve the Muller County Board of Education upon recommendation of the business administrator approve items 11B through 11 N. Motion. Second. Any discussion?
The amendment to the what? To the contract. [Music] probably 98,000. I I think it was just the amount.
So, the amount went up or down? Yes. But nothing else changed as far as stuff like that. I I can double check and then I'll Thank you. I I would probably hold at one point, but I don't understand. Thank you.
Any other discussion? Roll call. Mrs. Dova? Yes. Mrs. Curts? Yes. Mrs. Mayon? Yes. Mr. Roner? Yes. Mrs. Fowler? Uh, staying on 11 C. Yes, Mrs. Wild. Yes. And Mrs. Warner. Yes.
At this time, the meeting will now be open to the public for comments. If your comments pertain to students, personnel, litigation, or negotiations, we would ask you to see the superintendent after the meeting. Since the board does not generally discuss such items in public,
please state your first name, last name, and municipality, comments must be limited to three minutes per person. Hi, my name is Key Sullivan. I'm the county education association president.
Okay. But again, very grateful and thankful for that service and does have big shoes to fill. Um just wanted to update you on some things that the association has done. So this year my president release time has afforded me the opportunity to
facilitate many activities and events throughout the school year that benefited the students and the community as well as the staff. None of which could have occurred without the excellent executive committee behind me, the dedicated association members and
committees that they volunteer on. Some of these activities and events include the Mullica's trunk retreat. Really good time there. We hosted the holiday craft table to support the PTA's holiday night. We facilitated the under the sea uh literacy night. Big hit. I think
we'll do that one again hopefully. Um we've encouraged and increase the amount of members that volunteer for PTA events and attend um their meetings as well. It has been a wonderful and collaborative relationship with the PTA and the MTA is extremely grateful for
them. An enormous shout out and thank you to all of you that work on there. We all know how hard you work and we all know the wonderful things you do. I did not mean to list them here, but we do appreciate you guys very much. Um, we created the MTA Google Classroom
for staff resources, updates, information, school events both nationwide and with NJA. We've encouraged increased um, member attendance at our board of ed meetings to stay informed and support all of your endeavors as well. Um, we organized and
we had a lot of support around our walk-in Wednesday. We really appreciate that. Um, we appreciate the support of the administrative team as well. Um, we've attended Atlanta County Council of Education meetings and the events facilitated by our own Barbara Row, which by the way, thank you for granting
that full-time release to her um for county president. We look forward to the exciting events and workshops and resources that the ACCEA will host. Um, we hosted our own financial planning workshop with NGA to educate our younger staff and get them informed about their
pension, their retirements and savings plans. We've awarded $1,500 in scholarships to choose year three graduates through our grocery hook for fundraiser. Um we have $2,500 in donation to charities through our dress down um
Friday fund. Those charities include Kimmy Safe Haven Rescue in Harbor City, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, the American Association for Cancer Research, Hearts and Harleyies, the School Garden. We got a check waiting for you this week. Um St. Dude's
Children's Research Hospital. Um, Breakthrough Team 1D, formerly known as JDRS, the Humane Society of Atlantic County, Bunny Farm Rescue, Ruby's Rainbows. We've also awarded 15 gift cards to the
graduating class, 83 class of Mullica, totaling almost $400. We donated $1,000 of PTA to help aid in the giving tree from the Thanksgiving baskets. We paid for the Veterans Day celebration breakfast. We sponsor the eighth grade graduation t-shirts and we're excited
for the upcoming national night out. Um that'll be my first one that I'll be in attendance of, but we're we're happy to be there and support again what the community is doing. Um we have a lot of goals for next year as well, but I want to stress this that nothing can get accomplished without the collaboration
from the district's administrative team. We appreciate and thank the administrative team for that collaboration. We especially thank Mary Lou for that and for her time at Mullica with her approval. We were able to accomplish
some important items and then debate over others. Always a fun time. Um but she has always been supportive of the union and what it represents. We are ready um anytime to board that bus with you on the way to Trenton.
Okay. Funding formula changed, girl. What's that? Get that funding formula changed. Right. Um, so that being said, with all those collaborative things, um, I wanted to publicly address an item that was communicated to Missy Francisco through an email, but I wanted to reaffirm it at
tonight's meeting as well. Um, our board of education meetings adhere to specific rules and regulations. Its members have responsibilities to ensure such rules and regulations are followed. The Mullica Township Education Association understand the importance of and the
right to any community member to come and speak out during the public portion of these meetings. However, during the public portion comment time, if at any point a staff member or members can be easily identified by their gender and or
job title and the board does not protect that staff member or members and interrupt the comments, respectfully, I as MTA president will assert myself, will interrupt and stop such comments.
We live in a time where social media postings and comments run rampant and we have no control over those comments. However, during board of education meetings, it is the boards and the association's duty to ensure that no personnel matters and or negotiation
matters are discussed publicly. To be clear, I am in no way trying to stop anyone from expressing any concerns that they have with the district. I'm simply stating that personnel concerns cannot be discussed publicly in this forum and I'm available to speak and elaborate with anyone who wants to discuss that
further. In conclusion, welcome Dr. Paul's. We look forward to collaborating more with you. The Ma Township Education Association with you and the administrative team hope to have a positive effect um together in the Ma
community. So, thank you. [Music] Hello again. Beth Schroer Bonante, Mullica Township. First, I just want to publicly thank the MTA and the Mullica PTA um because while my two kids um have
been out of this school for four years and they had an amazing and wonderful experience here, it was so wonderful that they were recognized with scholarships as seniors um at Cedar Creek. They've been out of this school for four years and you continue to honor
and recognize and support our students. So, thank you so much. Um, I also wanted to ask a question about I guess facilities use and um some things that I've heard at Mullica Township Committee
meetings. I've been to the last two. I've been to several, but at the last two in particular, it's been mentioned that um there was a proposal for shared services of a microphone audio system
and um the it has been represented that this board is not interested or you know um doesn't you know doesn't want to move on this proposal to help the town. So I just thought while I'm here maybe you
could shed some light on that and and sort of a similar question to that is because we don't have a place in town hall we are meeting here for our town meetings and um it you know sometimes it's hard to to hear or I guess it's you
know we do need to figure that out but um we don't have Wi-Fi access and that has been an issue because sometimes They haven't printed out the agendas. They certainly don't put out the full spread that you all put out in terms of transparency and needed information. So,
I really do appreciate that, but folks in the audience can't even, you know, use their cell phones to look it up online. And so also if you could shed light on what would the process be for um the public you know to have Wi-Fi
access only during those you know public meetings if that is something possible because I would I would love to share that with our township committee to help with our you know the running of our our township committee meetings. So, if I could go backwards first, that's how I
spend most of my life going backwards. But the first thing is on behalf of the board as their superintendent, I they're just need to say they have not denied any requests to a shared service. I'll be real blunt and you can take me to
town hall if you want. I don't care. But when they were given this proposal, there weren't two weeks, not to correct, but I'm going to do it. for two days and it's a LEAP grant. A LEAP grant is a grant that rotates around every year and
the board has not said no to this. The time aotment to put something together and to really examine it. We don't, you know, just shoot from the hip and hope for the best. They're not that kind of board. I wouldn't really want to work for them if they were because they'd really drive me insane. But there wouldn't be good decisions being able to
be made. But what happens is that will come up again in the onset of that. Our tech people here met with township representatives in the cafeteria to look at the microphone system we have. They
have now moved those meetings to the cafeteria for over the summer. Huh? I'm sorry. They moved the back here the other night. Yeah. Yes. There was there was two two issues you don't know about. Oh wow.
that part. The microphone system that Charlie and it worked when they were using it, but last night for some reason there was a kuffle in there somewhere and it wasn't you know when we have it. You got to let us let him know. Well, yeah. I think Charlie was going to reach out to Mike
if I remember correctly. Okay. Is is the age-old one of that air conditioner vent that's in there that runs. It's correct. Which is the two two issues there. That's why I think Okay. Because they chose to put it in the cafeteria,
but the microphones can be they're mobile. So they can come administration too. Yes. Because I think I think I think he was okay. So it's probably the new ones that are coming in because I don't know anything about if I can add something Beth to this is that it
started out at being like 13,000 and then they said it was going to be like 40,000. Right Joy? We had our meeting. It was Yeah. So, this would have fallen on us. Yeah. Not them. They wanted the school to pay for it. Yeah. And the school would be liable for that announcement. We We don't seem to have a
problem. I don't know. Maybe I'm wrong, but we uh RT person put a good camera there. We videotape. People can hear us on YouTube. I do believe that um the township has a club that does it with
their own like equipment. Maybe that's the issue. Maybe the township should be doing their own filming. They have an IT person. Maybe they should reach out to that person. But I will say that the board has not given up any part of wanting to discuss anything at any time or when we get forms that are actually
between board meetings, we've okayed them to be able to be able to accommodate the township. So I think and I think that the board and perhaps township too, I don't know them as well as I know this board would always want to work together in the best interest of the community that they serve. But they
but the one thing that they also have to be cautious about is the fact that they too are using public monies and how they spend those monies when we're looking at budgets too has to be considered in everything that they do. So uh but the leap grant is coming around again. I believe what was said and correct me if
I'm wrong here is that they would continue to look for the answer and perhaps apply in the next round for this LEAP grant which is an annual event and it starts in July. it starts the C cycle again to apply for those funds to be able to meet the needs of both the
township and uh the school and the community. I really appreciate the explanation because that is not how it is being conveyed at these meetings and so you know I appreciate that you're setting the record straight because it's it's been said multiple times and I know
that there's always you know three sides to every story. the truth is one of them. Um, so I appreciate you clearing that up. And then if if you could shed any light on on the Wi-Fi, I certainly never understand the Wi-Fi. Why that's
okay. So again, so I would say go to where Bob was talking all you have to do to go through the board or the business administrator and and the superintendent who's coming on. She's right here. you hear all, but please communicate with
her uh to let us know what their needs are. Give us more than 24 hours advanced notice. And I'm sure that this we've always been amanable to working something out if we can. Yeah. This board, as long as I've worked with them for the year, they have never once not wanted to try to work something. I I was
told, and this goes back to the discussion with Amy, because she can't even get onto the Wi-Fi. The only way to get onto the Wi-Fi is you need a password. Yes. from the school, otherwise you can't get on because of the security concerns. It's part of the the MEL GIF. I I just know that from my
job, you have to sign off on the Mel GIF that you do certain things and that you don't have open Wi-Fi networks to the public. Otherwise, that's a violation. And at least the GIF that we're a part of, if you are found in violation of that policy, it changes your deductible from about $10,000 to $100,000. So
there's no like like from this time to this time you can because what you're doing is you're opening this school's network to the public. Well, that is a fair explanation and one that you know doesn't sound like they've even asked you know
why able to like you know bracket it off in its own like separate area and do something like that. But again have to ask. Yeah. And one of the advantages of meeting in this room rather than the cafeteria, you can get self- service in this room. Certain places and when you go to the cand
when you go to the cafeteria, it's it's too much. Yeah. All right. Thank you so much. Appreciate that. Any other comments from the public? Okay. We're not going back into executive. So, we're going to resume
public portion of the meeting. And these are just okay. The next board meeting is going to be July 23rd at 5:30. That's when we do our uh a PTA update. Did everybody see that? 5:30.
Anything from PTA? Um well, we echo all the thanks to Mrs. D. Francisco for um a very collaborative and open um communication with PTA this year and thank you for supporting all the the kind of some of the newer things that we
did try to do this year. Um we ended June with our carnival day um which despite the heat was a really great day. Thank you to everyone who contributed snacks and drinks um or funds so that we could purchase those.
But it was um we had more than enough. Uh we appreciate the Sweetwater Fire Company for coming and hosing down the kids twice that day. It's a kid favorite. Um it it was a favorite and it was it was definitely needed. And um this year there was a little
coordination between the prek teachers and staff and Todd Curl and that group to come up with something that was a little um more appropriate for our prek students now that we have so many. We had separate areas for precares to go to
this year and um opened that up to kindergarten as well. Uh and that was it was really a success. I think they were able to enjoy much more on a carnival day. Um that was appropriate uh for their ages. Um
this we also had our last PTA meeting of the year. Um, our board is going to meet over the summer and we're going to have like a I would call it like a se celebratory but kind of a working hangout this summer so that families can get together um
uh and kind of share what we thought went well and what we want to kind of focus on for next year as a larger group. Um, personally I shared a lot of thanks to a lot of the we had a lot more participation from parents this year and
a lot of great feedback. um that we were really I I think it goes handinhand with mtea being so involved and present at our meetings giving us more communication and feedback on what
we could do and what maybe would be a better you know different ideas um and I think all of that came together with more parents coming together and we were able to put on some things that really um helped the help the students you know brought some money for some some
happiness. So, thank you. Thank you to MTA. Thank you. Um and we're looking forward to another good year next year. Okay. Anyone from the education foundation? Yeah, I'm here. Um we have a couple of
things to share. So, uh we continued our financial support for the eighth grade graduation awards. Um, we also continue to award our uh scholarship to a graduating Cedar Creek senior who attended Mullica. This
year it went to Francesca Franzoi. Um, it's a uh it's a 4year scholarship, $1,000 a year. Wow, that's awesome. And um yeah, and she's I have to say Frankie is fantastic. She was one of my students, but we had a lot of kids apply, but
Frankie is um was a great recipient. And um every year the Ed Foundation um supports teachers um with um grants for um their education purposes and uh this year uh our financial support went to
three separate projects. Uh Christina McLaren submitted a request for a student showcase project. Um Christina's project is going to give students a platform to share their learning and achievements with the community. That was a $750 grant that we supported for
her. Uh the kindergarten team submitted a request for a butterfly life cycle exploration. Um they'll be able to see them. Um uh I was great. Yeah. Like the life of a
butterfly. Sorry about that. um that was um a $375 uh grant that we supported and Mike Sennessy um also requested um a grant for building thinking classrooms and it's something that we were able to
support Lou Appaluchcci with a few years ago and he still does that to this day and when Mike Sennessy saw Lou in action he requested the same and we were able to support that um a $600 grant So, we're really happy that we can support
these educators. Thank you. I have one thing for Multiccast Municipal Alliance. Our National Night Out and Hometown Celebration that we're co-hosting with the police department is on Thursday, August 7th at the Recfields. If
anybody's looking to be a vendor, please have them reach out to me. We have spots available whether they're nonprofit or some something. Anything else? Can I get a motion to adjourn the
meeting? All in favor? Got it. Thank you. Kindergarten toilets. No changes on anything with that. You can ask Mary Lou. Okay. Okay. Thanks. About the
kindergarten toilets. Oh, we get a waiver. We what? Each year you put in a waiver to the county office when you don't have that. If you have like kindergarten Okay. It's on the agenda. Yeah, I saw that. I wasn't sure.
Okay. I wasn't sure if it was like when I filled [Music] We got a lot of the story for the kids. fun. Yeah, the fun. Did we end this? I don't know if it was on or not. I
think it is on. Yeah, it's on. You want to end it? Yeah, I know.