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We'll start regular business at 6:00. So, we will recess until 6. Thank you. So first item uh of or the first item of new business is recognition. >> Yes. So um
yes uh tonight um we are very excited to be able to recognize um many of our staff members and we're going to start with our outstanding educator awards. So, uh um last week we had the opportunity to uh go to the uh City Opera House and in a partnership between
uh TVA Credit Union, uh Northwest Education Services and Travers Connect. Um each year they recognize throughout our five county region, uh the outstanding educators that are nominated by members of their district and then it's a blue ribbon of panels put
together to identify who they believe those most outstanding candidates are. So, Phil, very fortunate this year. I believe there were 10 uh educators that were recognized and we uh we had five of the 10 for the full five uh county area
um that were recognized this year as outstanding educators. And so what I'm going to ask is uh for um if your name is called, you're here of an outstanding educator um to stand. And then once we
have um all of our outstanding educators identified, we're going to go ahead and have you come up and take a quick picture here on stage. So I think we maybe have some people coming in here still. I'm going to pause just a minute.
>> While we're waiting for And and again, I'll just mention that uh it's really an awesome to be able to see our educators across our community be able to be recognized. Um, and this year we had many former outstanding educators come to the ceremony uh and be a part of
the uh the the community um that that values educators and appreciates all the work they do. So, I'm going to uh introduce uh each of ours and again ask you to stand up and then collectively we'll come up. Our first is Becky Hardy from Central High School.
Our second is Kim Heron from Corte. Next is Cassie McCall from Long Lake. Next is Kristen Steman from West Middle SCHOOL and Carly Tenbush. West Sing. So, if you guys can come on stage real quick here, we have a certificate and
you get a picture. We'll be right up front here. We can double. Yes. >> One more round of applause. And for our next award awardees, our compass awards, I'm going to defer to K. >> Yes. So for those of you who are not
familiar what compass awards are, these are individuals who are nominated by their peers. It's exemplifying the goals and objectives set forth by the board in our strategic plan. We do them every other month and this is our last one for this current school year and they are amongst we have multiple multiple
nominees throughout the entire school year. So I just want to call out the individuals who were selected and as previously when I call your name and read off your nomination if you can stand and then we'll bring you all up on stage. We're going to start with our apps
group. We have Gabby Kyopi. Many who nominated wanted to call it the home team, but said Gabby in particular is an exceptional part of the teamwork that prepares the school for the new academic year. Working across all day, evening, and overnight shift, they work hard and they leave the building cleaner
and brighter than ever before. Their positive attitudes, constant reliability, and willingness to help have earned her the deep gratitude of the CHS community. Congratulations from our transportation unit, Diane Fowler.
She's an aid that is put on every route we have because she is so good. She puts kids first. She makes each child feel special and cared for and safe. She inspires them to do better and be better. Congratulations from TCA. I'm Aaron Young Creek.
Aaron is an instructional coach at Willowville Elementary and Coreain Elementary. She joined the team this year and immediately began sharing her valuable wisdom and expertise with grace and thoughtfulness. She serves as an excellent role model for new teachers while inspiring seasoned staff to grow
by asking thoughtprovoking questions. Her ability to motivate everyone to put forth their best self makes her a highly valued asset to TCAPS and Corte. Congratulations. from our administrative group, principal of Portate Elementary, Andy Phillips.
Andy consistently goes above and beyond by embodying the mission of TCAPS through exceptional professionalism and genuine kindness. Known for his reliability and proactive problem solving, he seamlessly navigates complex logistical challenges while supporting his colleagues. His unique ability to
make everyone feel heard and valued sets an inspiring standard for the entire district. Congratulations, Katie. From our non affiliated administrator group, Katie Herman, HR general is a vital member of the administrative
support system, providing indispensable mentorship and clear communication on complex HR processes. She stands out for her technical reliability, timeless, timeliness, and genuine initiative to ensure no deadline or question is missed. Furthermore, Katie's proactive dedication to learning the unique
intricacies of the school's monatory program ensures her support aligns perfectly with this educational mission. Congratulations, Katie. From our food service unit, Linda Caswell. and the kitchen leader at Central Grade
Elementary School. She is my kitchen leader and has incredibly incredible passion for her job. She is serious about the quality, the presentation, and the expectations in an elementary kitchen to ensure that they reflect the quality of service you'd find in any nice restaurant. Congratulations, Linda.
Our TC capsule unit, Jennifer Truscowski. Jennifer is the administrative assistant at Cherry Null Elementary. Says, "I've had the privilege of working with Jennifer for the past nine years. During that time, she served as both a special education assistant and for the last 5
years as our administrative assistant. No matter the role, Jen always puts students first and brings a positive, steady presence to our school. Congratulations. And lastly, from our non-affiliated support unit, Ashley Herman, I'm sorry, Arlland Herman, preschool manager,
Willow Hill Elementary School. So, I'm thrilled to nominate Miss A for her outstanding work in preK. She consistently goes above and beyond to create an environment that balances warmth and rigor. Miss A leads each child and family where they are, fostering meaningful connections and supporting growth in every learner. Her
classroom provides a wonderful first experience in TECAPS, setting the tone for a lifelong love of learning. Congratulations. With that, all of our winners, please come up on stage so you can get your certificate. adjust. >> Yeah, I know. Let's
start this again. One more round of applause. You're more than welcome to stay, but you don't have to. Really watch that video. Thank you so much.
Okay. Now I uh now we're on to uh the business. I'm sure this is why everyone uh came for for today was uh as president of the school board and declare a public hearing open the property tax millary proposed to be levied to support the proposed budget
will be the subject of this hearing. >> Yeah. So I'm going to go ahead pass over Christ. >> Thank you. Um so you have books in front of you and these are available to the public. Um and we have a slight small presentation here but I want to go over the book first. Um, so it's divided in
several different tabs. Uh, the intro, uh, shows the contents here where it shows you by tab what we're looking at. I'm going to move around a little bit that's not necessarily in order by tab. Um, but I'm going to start off with the purpose of the meeting. Um, and that is to certify the tax levy for the 267
budget. Um, and if you'll look at page 2.2, it outlines our operating millage rate of 18 mills and our debt mill rate of 3.1 mills. And I just wanted to sh with you because we've talked about this uh quite often. Um currently our 18
mills operating uh nonp principal resident exemption brings in a little over 62 million. Um and the local portion uh brings in the rest. So we're about 69.7% local property tax.
>> So let me just note so a lot of times people ask about out of formula districts and informul of our of 60 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 6 5 62 >> 69. Thank you. And so that's the difference. So just a little bit of 30%
we would still have to collect eventually in order to be able to to be considered even out of formula kind of way. So quite a big gap difference there compared to our neighbors that are out of formula. >> So we're going to move on to tab two which is the presentation of the 2627
budget. So the property taxes we just talked about um will support the budget as proposed. Um I do also have a presentation um that Tammy can assist me with. Uh we are again uh estimating as
the state budget has not been approved at the time of the production of the budget and as you all know we do have to approve the budget before July 1 of the u fiscal year. Um the assumptions that we are using for this budget for pupil revenue. We feel pretty confident with
this because all three proposals are matching. An increase of about $250 per pupil. So the per pupil allocation is 10,300 and we do estimate that to be about $2.2 million increase before the projected
loss of students on the next page. Um for the 2627 budget prelim preliminarily we are expecting a 49 student decrease. That's mostly at the secondary level. That could change. Um if you take into account uh those student decreases, then
the net increase um with the foundation allowance minus those students is 1.695. Um we have some uh historical information for you on the next few pages. Uh history of our foundation amounts and our student count. You can
see we have stabilized with student count. In 2425 we were at 8770. We did did see an uptick in 2526. In 2627 8751 is pretty close to where we were in 24 25. So I would consider that a stable
stabilization of our student account. Uh history fund balance and then uh an overall review of the uh general fund spending by category. Um, so 49.71% is salaries, 36.79%
is benefits. That makes up 86 and a half% of our total budget is for staff. Um, we move on to the uh fund balance projection. Um, we are presenting a 2627 budget with the draw fund balance 3.4
million. Um, however, as you know, we typically have a positive variance of about 1.5. So we show that right in here. Um so the projected uh end fund balance would be about 11.5 um barring that the 2526 ends where it
was projected and we only see a 1.5 variance. The next few pages go to the assumptions for the other funds. So we have food services. Um we are assuming free breakfast and lunch again this year from the state. Um we are exercising an
exemption to maintain current lunch prices and not increase them. And most of the uh budgeting and control for food staff service, they really try to um net zero the program with expenses and the revenue that's coming from the state and
the federal government for the lunches and breakfast. It's really about controlling our costs for inventory, uh sharing inventory at sites and for staffing personnel. and they do a really great job of that.
Um, our other funds are uh fee for service childcare program. Um, this past year we've had about 750 students participate. Um, that's toddler through fifth grade. So that's toddler preschool and our extended daycare service and summer explorers club. And then we have
our LEAP program. Again, a fee for participation. It's estimated to serve over 5,000 students. On the last page there is just a summary of some of the long-term capital projects that have been in progress. Um I think everybody's well aware that the
upcoming um ones that we'll be talking about for 26.7 central grade Central High School, those will be the two bigger projects we'll be focused on. There'll be small other projects still going on, but these should wrap up relatively soon. West Middle School is estimated to be complete by November,
but that's just one portion. The rest of the building will be ready to go for students. Any questions on that? Uh tab uh five uh we'll go into more detail the itemized budgeting uh 42627.
So if you'd like to look at specifics for general fund um the special uh revenue sources food service community service leave fundraising um those are all detailed in the following pages. I'm going to keep going unless
somebody's got a question and then I'm going to move on to tab three. Uh tab three is the amendment to the 2526 budget. So I wanted to give you a highlight of that if if you'd like. We did go over this at board finance. Um I
included a couple slides here. I'm not sure if you want me to hit on those or if you feel confident in what we presented with board finance. Any questions on 2526? So, that's all I have. Um, I do want to give special thanks to the business
office for their support, um, for doing all of the work related to our budgeting and extra special acknowledgement for Wes. This is his last one because he's retiring. Um, but Wes, Sandy, Julie, and um, Anna going forward provide all of
the information. They work on our budgeting, they work on our audit, and they do a phenomenal job. You're aware that we got our certificate of excellence again uh, for the 25 school year. So, it's great news. >> Thank you. First, thank you for to the
entire department yourself as well for a great presentation, all the work you do. the certification 25 years. Yeah. >> 20. That was for the fiscal year 25. So, it's our 21st consecutive year. >> Okay. Yeah. So, thank you uh for everything you do and the information
you give us. We appreciate it. >> Any questions? Okay. There are a few other budget items in in the discussion item. Okay. Um so, at this time, the board would like to invite comments from the public. Uh this is separate to public
comment. This is specific to any comments on the budget. >> Yes, there there is. >> Oh, that's for the for the budget. >> Your public comments not on the budget. Correct. >> Okay.
>> So hearing no comments, I declare this public hearing closed. Um so now we will move on to regular public comment. hearing. We do have a public comment. The board has set aside this time for public comment. Individuals addressing the board should have one opportunity to speak and it should be limited to 3
minutes. Individuals should address the board and not make personal attacks unrelated to actions affecting the school system. We strongly encourage common courtesy and constructive feedback. Please note that this forum is not intended for dialogue with the board and if you would like discussion, please reach out via email or visit us at one
of our community connection events. Detailed rules and procedures including complaint process allied in board policy 25504. Tammy >> Nancy Shelley. >> Good evening. My name is Nancy Schulty. My husband and I reside at 11747
Willowpoint Drive, Traverse City, and are retired educators. I'm also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City and our church's racial justice working group. I'm speaking this evening on behalf of that group to express our
great thanks for TCAP's attention to and support for the education and inclusion of all students. There's always more work to be done, but this year we want to highlight the conscientious and considerate work of
Lydia Henap's in uh indigenous educator coordinator. At our request, Miss Hen has informed our group of ongoing work with and for indigenous students, creating curriculum
and enrichment opportunities for all students. We have been so pleased to be able to volunteer our time in assisting with perusing literature for classroom and library use.
We are aware of the state of Michigan Department of Education proposed cuts in public school funding, notably funding that would allow the dispersement of educational materials and kits already researched and developed by Michigan
native educators and tribal members. Our concern is that an opportunity to take advantage of these materials might be lost. These lessons are not just add-ons that make teachers already stretched classroom time more of a
challenge. Rather, they can be integrated into general learning experiences. We strongly urge the board to continue support for the indigenous education program and for all Traverse City
students. Thank you so much. All right. Thank you. Is the additional public comment? >> No. >> Okay. So, thank you. That ends the public comments. >> I'm sorry. >> Yep. Go ahead. I think you know what you
prepared. What's that? >> To the other side. Sorry. >> That's okay. >> Good. Go ahead. >> You left to get in right right as right in there. That's the closest you can get him to fill it up. same protocol. Can we give you give cards? >> Cards are up to Bill. If you want to
fill a card out real quick, please do. >> Um, just this again, asks about takeback theclassroom.com. Please go to that site to protect children and empower parents and stop
promoting what GCAS has already admitted is harmful. is the uh pornography. Um, I commend you for that, but just carry it to its right conclusion and get rid of the books. And speaking of the books, if you go to takeback.com,
here's the first two pages out of 79 pages. 12 per page, shows a picture, book cover, and probably twothirds of them, at least half of them have excerpts. I only looked at two, but
They're not books anybody should be reading. And uh one of your slides says this is harmful for elementary, junior high, senior high students. Add adults too. Adults should be setting the example there. And uh so 950 books,
here's just the first two pages. Um and I'd also like to mention the ACLU recently has been charged with uh wire fraud, etc. says here, "Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3
million and donated funds to individuals who were associated with various violent extremist groups, including the Cuclex Plan and the National Socialist Party of America or the American Nazi Party. Also, uh United Plans of America.
um National Socialist Movement, the Area of Nations affiliated sadistic souls motorcycle club and the National Socialist Party of America, the Nazi party. Um so these folks have been
promoting LGBT. I would say that goes along with the movement itself. It's harmful. It shouldn't be promoted in the schools. Um, they had TC Family, my website, tcfamily.org, listed as a hate hate group, too, for
several years. Uh, I'm not sure why they took me off. I haven't changed. I've never been hateful once since 2000 on anything I've done. Never threatened anyone. But, um, and also, I'd just like to mention again, the LGBT
GSA clubs, go to massresistance.org. org and get this list of uh 10 reasons why these clubs should be banned from the school. 10 years ago, I brought in a list of 45 clubs at TCAPS. All of them
were much different than the LGBT ones. Thank you for your consideration. >> You want me to fill out form too? >> Yes, please. >> Mr. Right there. Right here. >> Yeah. >> I see. Thanks. Thank you.
Um so that is the last public comment requests. I think we'll move on now to uh superintendent report to Dr. B. >> Okay. Uh legislatively had an update today from our uh advocacy group and I'm getting a little nervous about a budget
by July 1. Right now there's been no real solid meetings that are being reported in Lancing between the three quadrants uh the governor, the Senate and the House. maybe later this week in conversation, but you can just think of the time. We're about three weeks away
from that July one date and so uh not real sure what's going to happen. Um we're hopeful still and obviously it's election season and all those things. So uh um just keeping an ear to the ground. Um I did have the chance today I did an
interview with Bridge magazine um talking about the uh student success network and the funding in the DHS budget that was cut from that. Again, that flows through uh our community action agency and we're a partner in that, but we're we're really working on that as well. Um and uh also talking
about the weighted funding formulas. We've continued to talk about I've been asked to do some opted and some things to give some thoughts on that. So that is some advocacy work that'll be happening here that just uh was presented to me today, but um you know from that really nothing new than what
we're kind of projected our budget on uh that we put forth today. Um and then for district highlights, um Winnie Bellard, our director of technology, successfully completed the MSBO leadership institute. Uh this prestigious year-long professional development program demands a
significant commitment from participants, focusing on the refinement of leadership skills, strategic planning, and operational management. Winnie's dedication to completing the institute reflects her commitment to continuous improvement and her leadership within the decap technology department. So congratulations, Winnie.
Blair Elementary School's uh NMC mentoring partnership continued for the fifth straight year and featured a new partner in Big Brothers and Big Sisters. All fifth grade students of Blair had a consistent mentor this year and they are excited to continue the program in next school year. And I know Dr. Nick Nesley
is participated personally in that. So it's always fun when he gets to have that experience and talk with our students. So I appreciate all his work with that. On May 28th, Long Lake Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with an all school field trip to the Borman River Nature Center, creating meaningful real world
connections to learning while strengthening the school community. More than 600 Panthers, uh, family members and student staff participated in guided educational experiences throughout the center. The special day provided an opportunity for the entire school to come together, celebrate a successful year, and make lasting memories
outdoors. The TCAP Sunshine Bus is entering its fourth year of partnership with Father Fred to provide free food and essentials to students throughout the summer months. Transportation and essentials are supported through the SSN with funding from the Grand Chairman's Band of Ottawa and Chip White near the
2% allocation. New this year, the Sunsh was awarded additional funding to offer enrichment activities for students at each stop. Weekly themes include activities such as summer reading. Let the games begin. Growing takes time, uh, midsummer planting, and 321 blast off
back to school. The Sunshine Bus runs from June 17th to September 3rd. There is no service July 3rd through the 11th and will visit eight locations every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Flyers will be shared with school newsletters, SSN families, community agencies, and it will be posted on the TCAP's website at
tcap.netsn. /sn. Uh many things going on uh at Central High School. Um the girls softball team was the big north and district champions um and won their first regional title um just this past weekend. Piper Kavanagh
is the Gatorade player of the year. She's a pitcher that I believe is going to Oregon. Uh baseball uh BNC and district champs. Uh they had a great season. lost in the regional just this past weekend but had an outstanding season. the boys track BNC champions
girls lacks first team all state Gerber who is the all who also high school all-American and honorable mentions for Susie Heert and Addison Tagert Lurel Zinsky um is the shot put champion of the state um just really has had an
outstanding year as well um in the discus as well and Trevor City West the girls track and field team captured the big North Conference title and secured their fifth consecutive MHSA regional championship ship. In boys golf, the Titans won the BNC and MHSA regional titles before finishing ninth overall at
the division one state finals with Shanghi earning individual regional medalist honors and Todd Hersy named regional coach of the year. Girls soccer brought home the BMC championship and girls tennis earned a share of the BNC title and advanced to the state finals.
Coach Cassie Krauss was recognized as the MHSA regional coach of the evening. Tons of great work from both the Trojans and the Titans this year there. Uh TCAPS middle schoolers partnered with local experts to tackle watershed microlastics. As part of this project,
TCAPS middle school students partnered with inland seas education association to gather water samples aboard the schooner alliance and collected sand samples from Eastbay Clinch and Co Parks to analyze plastic debris. To deepen their understanding, students joined a
Zoom presentation with Heather Smith from the Watershed Center of Grand Travers Bay to analyze raw data for recent beach cleaning, studying the poly polymerization process and molecular structure of plastics to learn why these materials are so resistant to breaking
down. In culmination of these fellowship initiatives, staff, students, and families are participating in a clinch park each cleanup sponsored by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Additionally, a classroom competitional competition will place student design awareness posters along the tart trail in Grand Travers and Leon County this
June, encouraging locals and tourists to reduce plastic waste and protect our ecosystem. That is all that I have for district highlights. Great end of the year. I was pleased we didn't have any students that still yet needed to be here for their AP government class. It was getting real
late, but I was nervous, but glad to see. I know that uh both of our our teachers at Central West are will be excited that uh we have new late students. Not always the case. We've got a couple each year. Um but again, great year across. Uh really excited for all the work that's happened. Appreciate all of our our staff uh that have supported
our students through that and that's the end of this pilot. >> It was I was at some township meetings last week and that must been covered because there's a lot of kids in those. All right, any questions?
All right, moving on to board committee report out some discussion. First curriculum committee was reporting out by trusty Ber. Okay, so we last met on May 26th and there were not any noteworthy procedural items. So, but we did have four majorformational items.
The first of which was a curriculum update on middle school science. The administration described their adoption process for a new curriculum for grades six through 8 science and uh their selection is published by myar which is
intended to be an integrated science and engineering curriculum that's designed for Michigan's next generation science standards and it was developed by Michigan Tech University. Uh moving on to um AP research. This was a new class
offering this year which um qualifies for ELA. It's part of a 2-year AP capstone program. So the first year is typically uh AP seminar which 10th graders can take for their AL credit and then this is the second year
of choosing students choose to select that. So Mrs. Vandery from Central High and Mrs. from West Senior High presented on this course and they were accompanied by two students, Tessa Newman from West and Kaden Rotenroth from Central High.
Basically, they they it's a very robust research um based class where the student picks a topic, any topic of their choosing um and they basically walked us through that that process. Um, I'll tell you what, those students were
so well spoken that they could have been defending a PhD dissertation. As far as I'm concerned, it was really impressive. So, um, they're trying to grow interest in the AP research class. Um, third was evidence-based reporting. This is kind
of a big topic and a big deal. The administration wanted to bring to our attention that they are exploring what is called, for short, EBR. The idea here is emphasizing mastery of content over time based on defined standards rather
than averaging work over time. So a student doesn't just have one chance to get an assignment right or take a test. Um they they will have, you know, opportunities over time to demonstrate their knowledge because the the emphasis
is on that mastery of content. So, this is something our district's going to be looking at more deeply and possibly piloting down the road. And then lastly, we had uh a brief presentation on K through2 technology usage. This was really our first flush at looking at
this particular topic um based on teacher surveys. Um this was all self-reported about what the typical daily Chromebook use was in the four core subjects, math, ELA, science, social studies, no electives. Um and basically, you know, how much do they
use a Chromebook within their given hour in 15inute increments. Um so the majority of the data um as self-reported showed that our teachers are typically in general using 0 to 15 minutes per subject. There is some variation like in
high school science for example where kids are running labs where the usage is higher. And then lastly, we had our celebrations and successes which was right before graduation. So it was kind of a preview of commencement as well. And um our next meeting will be Tuesday,
June 30th at 8:15 a.m. at the TCAPS administration building, formerly known as Sen on gas road. >> Okay. Thank you. Any questions on curriculum? >> All right. Next is board finance operations committee reporting out by
Trusty Honey. Thank you. We uh met Thursday, May 28th at 8:15 at Sabin, now known as the TCAPS administration building. Um went through a number of items. Uh 31A resolution,
which is going to be on the agenda tonight for discussion. Uh the curriculum, middle school science curriculum, which was vetted and approved by the curriculum committee. We approved the expenditure for that curriculum. Um, we also uh talked about an upgrade
to the elevators at Central High School and the office car elevator at West Senior High and approved the expenditure to have those upgraded and or replaced primarily. Um, in the Central Green School, the Central High School
greenhouse, um, there are some new grants that were awarded and we approved the expenditure of fixing and upgrading the greenhouse at Central High School and that will also be on the agenda tonight for discussion.
Uh, we also got a great update on projects. Uh, John reported out, Dr. Ven reported out on the sustainability committee and got a finance update as well. And we'd like to thank West for all of his efforts and being a familiar
face in finance. Um, apparently he won't be there for the next meeting. So, thank you for all looks really happy today. >> We'll see you around town.
>> Um, and the next meeting is uh >> I don't see it. July 2nd. >> July 2nd s now known as the administration got that part. >> Yeah.
>> All right. Any questions on finance? Okay. Moving on to executive meetings from May 28th. I do be doing the report out. Uh we obviously went through procedure items. Um and then the the first uh interesting note was on HR we
we've hired 32 employees. At the time we had hired 32 employees um with only one part-time secondary health and physician um and one elementary vacancy. Uh also are
still hiring non-certified support staff for math and reading intervention and have a second and third ship opening in custodia. Um other than that that was the lightest I think uh job opening report we had in a while even bus drivers was okay I think we would still
be clear if anyone would like to drive a bus we will probably still hire be hiring that position um but we are in an okay spot at least we were again that's the one I always get one week later you never know um but we are good in that
position but open interviews will be held at the new TCAPS administration building on C road on June 17th from 8 to 10. Um, and then we also did talk about the Sunshine Bus. It's going to run from June 17th through September 8th
except for the week of July 4th on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Uh, there's going to be eight stops. And uh, in addition to food this year, they're also adding necessities. So in addition to food and access is also adding enrichment activities um to
keep everyone occupied and give people being productive and outside in a in a safe way uh over the summer. So uh expanded service and and really an amazing amazing uh opportunity. So if you need the sunshine bus, the schedule is is
posted and and will run weekly. Um, other than that, the next board of uh executive committee meeting is Thursday, July 2nd, 400 pm in uh TCAPS administration building on Cassro. >> You know, I'd like to congratulate the
county and the HR department for getting a lot better early. It sounds like we had great candidates to choose from and accelerating the process is is great and it's wonderful to hear that we've >> I appreciate the thank you but a lot of it goes out to our building
administrators that really worked hard. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Well, spread the wealth. We appreciate it. >> Yeah. And we do Yeah. Appreciate the candidate pool. The the bid that I did leave out is the candidate pool was really good this year.
probably to do ret. But uh good to see as well. So we're very excited about the highest we could make as well. >> Just a couple changes since we left. We would love to see any middle school assignments or math we could use them >> and elementary. >> I figured that said I know in this realm
uh comments appeal >> Oh, I'm but I'm sure there'll be more between now and next week too. So, um that's that's part of the part of the congratulations. >> Congratulations to all I guess is the
thing. Um so, no other questions on on executive uh TCAT board uh community connection May 21st by Trusty P. >> Um I was over at Fair City High School
um and they were holding their celebration for graduation. So, it was the family communal dinner uh as well going on. I had one uh uh parent
um who brought an issue uh and also there were two high school students there getting their government tied in, >> you know, which was interesting. So, we had an interesting discussion. the parent uh included them in the
discussion. So it turned out quite nice. Um and then at the end and uh the a gentleman who is the civics teacher for TC High uh said that he would contact
the government teachers for the students to make sure that even though normally kids don't show up for the connection uh board sessions instead they go to a regular uh board meeting um that he
talked to about that hopefully >> advocate. >> Yes, advocate. >> And actually the kids really participated so they probably got a little more out of it. So it was good. Um and other than that and then the
issue that arose during that discussion I've since been able to talk with John Doc so I assume that's under good control. Um the next uh TCAPS board community connection
meeting is going to be uh just a couple days June 10th at 5:30 Trevor City Senior Center with Trustees. >> That'll be interesting to see if we get a good turnout um in that environment. I
bet it's on their agenda of events, so it might be they might be more aware than maybe some of the other ones we had. curious is is hoping because I definitely we want to keep that engage with our public
working. Um any other questions on community connection uh moving on to board governance and procedural the ad hub uh that was hosted last week. Um myself uh trustees Pat and
Schmidt were in on that. He we started out and just trying to lay out what we're trying to do. I did bring um a number of trustees had submitted me documents, manuals. I kind of compiled it all into one. Uh did a heavy load of
updating to kind of have our district, but there was also certain sections that we we didn't have and hadn't addressed. So I kind of left them in there for at least discussion point because they didn't want to take out something good even if we weren't doing or at least something to to warrant discussion. Um
and then that was shared with uh every trustee uh so that you can see kind of where our starting point is that we have made some good progress getting into that meeting. Um we we kind of laid out some of our buy and and one of the
by the other trustes to say because it is important and we feedback from the board on this one is what issues also do we need to address. So as these items come up it's like uh you know just so public everyone knows we're trying to put together an operating procedures book of the board and how it works so
everyone knows how to get items added to the agenda when we why we do certain things the way we do and so there's a a guideline of how to uh the board can operate. So if there's anything that comes up uh we really do encourage uh everyone sh to share we We also share a
draft. Obviously, we cannot comment between ourselves. But if you have any comments myself, you can send them to me that you want included or any ideas, but it is a work in progress. And that the document I I did share with the board is not even remotely. I mean,
there's pieces cut and pasted in there still. It was a work in progress for sure. >> Well, thank you for getting it started. I know it was it's a 25page document and you did you have requested her comments by Thursday, right? June 11th. Is that correct?
>> Yeah, we we're just about to set our next meeting um which is me to respond to, but um I've been trying to clear a few things on the schedule, but I will be uh yeah, we sooner the better because I I am working on it. Um I'm putting
amount of time into it to get it to where I can um Then I think going forward at the next meeting we can have a pretty productive and lively conversation so we can literally go through and everyone every trustee um on the um committee can
have much more time to communicate. I didn't provide it ahead of time because I didn't have I was working until >> Do you want just feedback to go to you or to the whole committee? >> Uh by definition just to avoid debate it should just go to myself.
>> Okay. Okay, that and then uh we don't have too many. >> Okay, got it. >> Question for you having read the entire document. Um, one of the things I noted that I had asked as part of this process
is definitions of the subcommittee and the role and responsibility had yet to come. >> That was provided to the to the committee and would be part of the the final recommendation. So we had staff take a shot of that
provide that thought. >> Yeah. But I would welcome everyone's and I really appreciate those three pages that staff put obviously a lot of time in. But yeah, I mean there's a whole list like I have like probably five things and getting recurring things that I thought that weren't clear or that could help provide clarity or shared
understanding. So again, recurring things, not oneoff things, but you know, the purpose of committees to me is one is one of those things >> about specific committees or just committ >> the three standing committees >> pretty much any pretty much anytime we even if there was an ad hoc we talked
about process of hows form, why they form, what's the scope, what's the purpose I understood your concern to be more specific to finances and is a separate committee or and the role and responsibility of members of that those
specific duties. I didn't know if it was just in general. So that's that's sort of what I was looking for but didn't see. >> Yeah, that's not in there I don't believe yet. >> Okay. >> In Scott's document. >> Yeah. And there is some debate on whether you know I don't like to rehash
things that are covered in somewhere else one change and you have to update 10 things. It's statute because a lot of times it's broken out. I took some of that stuff out. I just refer to the statute. >> Okay. Um, so there's there's plenty of work to do. It's it's again it doesn't even make sense in certain spots because
nature just cut everything. Um, so there's there's plenty of uh changes, but it should at least flow in general. Um, so any comments you have would help us get closer to by the time it gets to the board. >> President New Mobile, I have procedural
question. Did you in developing this first draft, did you collect any samples or recommendations from association of school boards. >> So in what everyone had submitted to me, I had two a couple of people which were
different sources. It's clear that they originally had one. >> This is this is that document the ones you shared are basically that's the document >> Bloomington >> everyone. space access >> the largest portion of the
>> and then I believe it was Ben >> but those were shared as examples of high functioning boards with clear guidelines from >> okay excellent thank you >> yeah so it did take all the resources and put it into one
>> thank you >> thank you for your work. >> Yeah, this is I I did a lot to get it to this point, but this is where I think uh I'm going to need more more help to take over. So, I appreciate the board and having this uh group together because I think it's going to really help us um
get there. Um okay. Um any no questions on that? Then we'll move on to consent. Do I have a motion to approve the consent calendar as presented? I move that the board of education approve the consent calendar as
presented and without discussion. >> I second. >> Um all those in favor say I. >> I. >> All those oppose say nay. Motion carries. Moving on to discussion items. First discussion item, school safety update. Thank you. Thanks, Dr.
Last week, uh, last week, the Michigan State Police Office of School Safety in collaboration with the Traverse City Police Department hosted a behavioral threat assessment and management acron BTM training at Northwest Education Services and several of our TCAP staff
were in attendance. The D BTM model is what the district currently uses when a threat is received to safely assess, evaluate, and provide needed support services for everyone involved. State Public Act 272 of 2024, recently signed by the governor, requires all K12
schools to have a behavior threat assessment and management team in place by October 1st, 2026. We're pleased to report that not only has our district use this assessment model in our schools for over three years now, but our proactive implementation has also consistently fostered a positive caring
culture where students receive timely, compassionate support um that they need to truly thrive. So kudos to our team. Again, I know that, you know, the board put a real emphasis on this a few years quite a few years ago. Um, we've been ahead of the curve and so much of this work and again, um, give a a ton of a
ton of um, credit to Patrick, our our director of safety and security, Christine, all of our our team that has put a lot of work into this to make sure that we're following these protocols. Again, goes all the way back to, I think, our assessment that we briefly done with secure education consultants
that work. So, uh, we're well into this work where there are many districts that have just now started this work three and four years later. So, we're continuing to learn, stay up, you know, in front of this as much as we possibly can with uh with u, you know, the the best practice that's out there and
continue to learn and evolve um, with the school safety uh, as our you know, as an absolute concern that we want to stay on top of. >> Any questions? Okay, moving on to the next agenda item, which is the approval of the 31A
resolution extension. Pass this over Christine. >> Yeah. So, um you might recall when we originally approved accepting these funds, we had a resolution and it was specifically dated for the 2526 calendar year. That money is allowed to be
carried forward. So, we have a new resolution prepared by our attorney that allows us to spend those funds in 367. >> Any questions on the resolution? >> Just a general question. How much is being carried? >> I think the car forward is around 2.2.
>> Yeah. million. >> We received 3.3. We spent roughly >> I think it's a little over two million >> and you said what was the total allocation? 3 something the um the one time
>> I can't remember sorry >> it was over 3 million >> 3.3 >> but we also had the 1.4 allocation so they they both get rolled up into carryover. Yeah the the 3.3
was our allocation we spent 1.2 2.1. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And that does need to be spent next year. Can you carry it again? >> It needs to be spent um at the end of 27.
>> Um our plan is to focus on that money first and then the new allocation if we get it, we don't know yet for 267 carry over. >> And again, this was the idea of trying to sustain some of these positions for multiple years. is our goal with that committee.
>> And I think you said something at the last board meeting about the 318 language. In the current budget, it might be different. >> 31A. >> Yeah, 31A. >> We, you know, in the Senate version has changed quite a bit. Um the House version not as much. The governor's
version not at all. So that's kind of a question. And um I will tell you one thing that while the lawsuits um that you know we were a part of and still are technically done in uh appeal to the Supreme Court, the one thing it did do is it did identify some clarity
that wasn't there before. For instance, it did identify that individuals um are not liable themselves, right? That was a question that was kind of sitting out there. So, in the judgments, there were some key things that were clarified that I think um you know really were really
important to do. At the same point, I think there's still some questions that a lot of people have um that are out there um with especially school boards and the and again the some of the the components of of privilege. So, again, the Senate addresses more of that. Um
we'll see through the budget process of what language actually comes out with that. Well, I I'm uh proud of this vote and uh I believe we're on the right side of this and how we're going to invest this uh into people to support the well-being of our kids. So, with that, I'll move
that the board of education adopts the 31A extension resolution as presented. >> Second. >> Any other questions? Tammy, please. >> Trusty Schmidt, >> yes. >> Trusty Ballinger, >> yes. >> Trusty,
>> yes. >> Hardy, >> hi. No. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Um, moving on to the next discussion item is the approval of the resolution to amend the 20. No,
did I miss >> I did bids and services. Okay. So, next discussion item is C. Bids and services. Um, the purchase installation of greenhouse kit. I guess I'll be deferring to Christine. >> Sure. So, if you recall, we did get a
nice donation from the Allen Foundation a year ago. Um, unfortunately when we went to bid, it's cost a little bit more than that. So, we sent the money back and submitted a new allocation. And we want to thank the Allen Foundation for donating $200,000 to this project. And
after the approval of the project, we get started on the work in order the actual house. >> And then you do we need a motion to approve that. We we weren't on discussion finance discussion but thank >> it's more of a technical we just didn't
have one proposed resolutions we're just waiting >> um I move that the board approves the purchase and installation of the greenhouse kit from RTER Construction
for a total award not to exceed $235,32 which includes a 5% contingency and is funded by a $200,000 grant from the Allen Foundation with the remainder funded by the general fund. >> Second.
>> Right. That make sense? >> Okay. Perfect. >> Okay. Um, any other questions? Attention, please roll away. >> Trusty, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes.
>> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Trusty Pat. >> Trusty Schmid. >> Yes. >> Appreciate it. And uh yeah, thank you to the Allen Foundation again. Um amazing opportunity as well. uh resolution to amend. The next discussion item is a
resolution to amend the 2025 2026 general fund and special revenue budgets. >> Um >> yeah, I did um provide some information in the um presentation. Um but mainly I wanted to point out where we stood which
is the same as the last amendment on the projected fun from fund balance. However, we do know of some existing expenditures that could not hit our budget by June 30th, which could cause another variation of about 1.4 million.
So, we book the uh we budget for the expense should it arrive by June 30th, but if it doesn't um it does affect our >> Can you elaborate on what those expenditures are? >> Um can you go back to that slide for me too?
We had carryover expectations at the secondary level. We have a purposeful curriculum. Um I think about $500,000. And then I know there's a sand truck
that might not arrive and I think another vehicle >> and that's just a few, right? We have 20,000 compost. So we could have more than that experience, but those are big ticket items. So, I move that the board of education
adopt the resolution to amend the 2025 2026 general fund and special revenue fund budgets. >> Any other questions? Please stand up. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes.
>> Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Hi. >> Schmidt. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. The next discussion item is a resolution for the 2026 2027 tax levy. Uh defer to Dr.
>> So this is the um hearing that we discussed. The purpose of this is to provide a resolution to improve the tax levies before July 1 for summer tax collection 18 mills operating budget 3.1 debt
>> and uh obviously a standard item we have to do every the year but is there any questions in the board if not I have a motion >> I move that the board of education adopts the uh resolution for certification of the 2026 27 tax
Second. Any questions? >> Just a quick question just for clarity for the general public. Those taxes are collected within the TCAST district. They are not segregated simply with city. >> It is all of the all of the townships
that are within common. >> Okay. >> Uh Tammy, please. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty pack. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. Binger. >> Yes. >> Hard. >> Schmidt. >> Yes.
>> Yes. Motion carries. Uh the next item on the agenda is the approval of the 2026 2027 general fund budget and the original 2627 special revenue fund budget dated July 2026.
>> Yes. >> All right. Do I have a motion? >> I move that the board of education approves the original 2026 2027 operating general fund budget and the original 2026 2027 special revenue fund budget dated July 1, 2026.
>> I'm going to second that and just make a quick comment before we vote, but I I said it um during the study session and I appreciate curriculum looking at the different strategies we're intending to employ to achieve the things we've all committed to. And I really um I love how the budget's been laid out. It seems
less like a line items and numbers and more of a document of values and priorities. So I appreciate how we are now um following up our resources um to help the district achieve the things we want to achieve including around literacy, math, student support,
well-being, closing opportunity gaps. I'd ask John for you know where are we making our biggest bets with these new initiatives. Uh and so I I love the document that he shared, you know, from decreasing class size and moving splits from early ed to counselors and social workers and behavioral support staff. So
this may not be the end all to get where we want by 2030, but I do feel like it's a meaningful first step. >> May I add this off? >> There you go. I also appreciate the work of the board
even prior to my being here that set things into motion where this would continue to move forward. Um that I think this has been an ongoing process. So I just wanted to
>> Thank you. It's a long road that keeps on going after us. Um but hopefully we can keep it on a good road. So um >> so yeah then so we did have a a first and the second and and obviously there's
numerous comments on the budget. We've got some work to do and the trustees we got we don't even have the state budget approved yet which I again hate the process that we have to do this before we have a budget. I think it takes focus away from really doing a great anatomy.
We do it great analysis, but it's all numbers that we just have to it's all on the bas of a bunch of assumptions. So, uh not a fan of the process, but I am a fan of the work. So, thank you so much again to the finance team. That uh T please.
>> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty Schmidt. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Trusty Moore. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. Yes, motion carries. Um, moving on to
public comment number two. Hearing hearing none, uh then we'll move on to uh closing remarks. And the next uh board of education meeting is July 13th, 6:00 p.m. Just to keep everyone on
their toes, we'll be back to our regular 6 p.m. slot, but this time we'll be in the TCAPS Monttoauri School uh in the cafeteria, which is on Frankie Road. So again, July 13th, 6:00 p.m. Monttoauri cafeteria. Um,
with that, do I have uh Oh, I was just going to say thanks to Wes one last time. He he left. Uh, so we can while we here, but uh we do we do appreciate him as well. So, uh, do I have a motion to adjurnn the meeting? >> I move that we
second. >> All those in favor say I. I. All >> those post say nay. Meeting adjourned. Part: 2
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motion carries. Um so uh we will now move into the close session portion of our agenda just uh for recording purposes. Uh we are meeting at 4:30 with regular business aesthet. >> I move to enter into close session for
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business is recognition. If I talk about >> Yes. So um yes uh tonight um we are very excited to be able to recognize um many of our staff members and we're going to start with our outstanding educator awards.
So, uh um last week we had the opportunity to uh go to the uh City Opera House and in a partnership between uh TVA Credit Union, uh Northwest Education Services and Trevor's Connect. Um each year they recognize throughout
our five county region, uh the outstanding educators that are nominated by members of their district, and then it's a blue ribbon panel put together to identify who they believe those most outstanding candidates are. So, Phil, very fortunate this year. I believe
there were 10 uh educators that were recognized and we uh we had five of the 10 for the full five uh county area um that were recognized this year as outstanding educators. And so, uh what I'm going to ask is uh for um if your
name is called your year of an outstanding educator um to stand and then once we have um all of our outstanding identified. We're going to go ahead and have you come up and take a quick picture here on the stage. So, I
think we maybe have some people coming in here still. So, I'm going to pause just a minute. And and again, I'll just mention that uh it's really an awesome thing to be able to see our educators across our community be able to be recognized. Um
and this year we had many former outstanding educators come to the ceremony. uh and be a part of the uh the the community um that that values educators and appreciates all the work they do. So, I'm going to uh introduce uh each of ours and again ask you to
stand up and then collectively we'll come up. Um our first is Becky Hardy from Central High School. Our second is Kim Heron from Corte. Next is Cassie McCall from Long Lake. Next is Kristen Steman from West Middle
School and Carly Tenbush from West Senior High. So, if you guys can come on stage real quick here, we have a certificate and you get a picture. We'll be right up front here. We did double
awards. Yes. >> One more round of applause. And for our next award awardees are compass awards I'm going to defer to K. >> Yes. So for those of you who are not familiar what compass awards are, these are individuals who are nominated by their peers. It's exemplifying the goals
and objectives set forth by the board in our strategic plan. We do them every other month and this is our last one for this current school year and they are amongst we have multiple multiple nominees throughout the entire school year. So I just want to call out the individuals who were selected and as
previously when I call your name and read off your nomination if you can stand and then we'll bring you all up on stage. We're going to start with our ABS group. We have Gabby Ky. Then you nominated wanted to call it the home team, but said Gabby in particular
is an exceptional part of the teamwork that prepares the school for the new academic year. Working across all day, evening, and overnight shift, they work hard and they leave the building cleaner and brighter than ever before. Their positive attitudes, constant reliability, and willingness to help
have earned her the deep gratitude of the CHS community. Congratulations from our transportation unit, Diane Fowler. She's an aid that is put on every route we have because she is so good. She puts kids first. She makes each child feel
special and cared for and safe. She inspires them to do better and be better. Congratulations from TCEA. I'm Aaron Young Creek. Aaron is an instructional coach at Willowville Elementary and coordinator Elementary. She joined the team this year and immediately began sharing her
valuable wisdom and expertise with grace and thoughtfulness. She serves as an excellent role model for new teachers while inspiring seasoned staff to grow by asking thoughtprovoking questions. Her ability to motivate everyone to put forth their best self makes her a highly valued asset to TCAPS and Corte.
Congratulations from our administrative group, principal of Corte Elementary, Andy Phillips. And he consistently goes above and beyond by embodying the mission of TCAPS through exceptional professionalism and genuine kindness. Known for his
reliability and proactive problem solving, he seamlessly navigates complex logistical challenges while supporting his colleagues. His unique ability to make everyone feel heard and valued sets an inspiring standard for the entire district. Congratulations, Mandy.
from our non affiliated affiliated administrator group. Katie Herman, HR general is a vital member of the administrative support system, providing indispensable mentorship and clear communication on complex HR processes. She stands out for
her technical reliability, timeless, timeliness, and genuine initiative to ensure no deadline or question is missed. Furthermore, Katie's proactive dedication to learning the unique intricacies of the school's monatory program ensures her support aligns perfectly with this educational mission.
Congratulations, Katie. From our food service unit, Linda Caswell is a kitchen leader at Central Grade Elementary School. She is my kitchen leader and has incredibly incredible passion for her job. She is serious about the quality, the presentation, and
the expectations in an elementary kitchen to ensure that they reflect the quality of service you'd find in any nice restaurant. Congratulations, Linda. Our TC capsule unit, Jennifer Truscowski. Jennifer is the administrative assistant
at Cherry Null Elementary. says, "I've had the privilege of working with Jennifer for the past nine years. During that time, she served as both a special education assistant and for the last five years as our administrative assistant. No matter the role, Jen always puts students first and brings a positive, steady presence to our
school." Congratulations. And lastly, from our non-affiliated support unit, Ashley Herman, I'm sorry, Arlon Herman, preschool manager, Willow Hill Elementary School. So, I'm thrilled to nominate Miss A for her outstanding work in preK. She
consistently goes above and beyond to create an environment that balances warmth and rigor. Miss A leads each child and family where they are, fostering meaningful connections and supporting growth in every learner. Her classroom provides a wonderful first experience in TCAPS, setting the tone for a lifelong love of learning.
Congratulations. All of our winners, please come up on stage so you can get your certificate. adjust. Congratulations. You guys know I don't One more round of applause.
You're more than welcome to stay, but you don't have to for the rest of really watch that video. Thank you so much. Okay. Now I uh now we're on to uh the
business. I'm sure this is why everyone uh came for for today was uh as president of the school board and declare a public hearing open. The property tax mill rate proposed to be levited to support the proposed budget will be the subject of this hearing.
>> Yeah. So I'm going to go ahead pass over Christ. >> Thank you. Um so you have books in front of you and these are available to the public. Um and we have a slight small presentation here but I want to go over the book first. Um, so it's divided in several different tabs. Uh, the intro,
uh, shows the contents here where it shows you by tab what we're looking at. I'm going to move around a little bit that's not necessarily in order by tab. Um, but I'm going to start off with the purpose of the meeting. Um, and that is to certify the tax levies for the 26.7
budget. Um, and if you'll look at page 2.2, it outlines our operating millage rate of 18 mills and our debt mill rate of 3.1 mills. And I just wanted to share with you because we've talked about this uh quite often. Um currently our 18
mills operating uh nonp principal resident exemption brings in a little over 62 million. Um and the local portion uh brings in the rest. So we're about 69.7% local property tax.
>> So let me just note. So a lot of times people ask about out of formula districts and informula. So that gives you an idea of where we're at of our basis of 60 62 >> 69. Thank you. And so that's the difference. So just a little bit of 30%
we would still have to collect eventually in order to be able to to be considered even out of formula kind of way. So quite a big gap difference there compared to our neighbors that are out for. So, we're going to move on to tab two, which is the presentation of the 2627
budget. So, the property taxes we just talked about um will support the budget as proposed. Um I do also have a presentation um that Tammy can assist me with. Uh we are again uh estimating as
the state budget has not been approved at the time of the production of the budget and as you all know we do have to approve the budget before July 1 of the um fiscal year. Um the assumptions that we are using for this budget for per pupil revenue we feel pretty confident
with this because all three proposals are matching an increase of about $250 per pupil. So the per pupil allocation is 10,300 and we do estimate that to be about $2.2 million increase before the projected
loss of students on the next page. Um for the 2627 budget prelim preliminarily we are expecting a 49 student decrease. That's mostly at the secondary level. that could change. Um if you take into account uh those student decreases then
the net increase um with the foundation allowance minus those students is 1.695. Um we have some uh historical information for you on the next few pages. Uh history of our foundation amounts and our student count. You can
see we have stabilized the student count. In 2425 we were at 8770. We did did see an uptick in 2526. In 2627 8751 is pretty close to where we were in 2014 25. So I would consider that a
stable stabilization of our student account. Uh history fund balance and then uh an overall review of the uh general fund spending by category. Um, so 49.71% is salaries, 36.79%
benefits. That makes up 86 and a half% of our total budget is for staff. Um, we move on to the uh fund balance projection. Um, we are presenting a 2627 budget with the draw fund balance 3.4
million. Um, however, as you know, we typically have a positive variance of about 1.5. So we show that right in here. Um so the projected uh end fund balance would be about 11.5. Um barring that the 2526 ends where it
was projected and we only see a 1.5 variance. The next few pages go to the assumptions for the other funds. So we have food services. Um we are assuming free breakfast and lunch again this year from the state. Um we are exercising an
exemption to maintain current lunch prices and not increase them. And most of the uh budgeting and control for food staff service, they really try to um net zero the program with expenses and the revenue that's coming from the state and
the federal government for the lunches and breakfast. It's really about controlling our costs for inventory uh sharing inventory at sites and for staffing personnel. and they do a really great job with that.
Um, our other funds are uh fee for service childcare program. Um, this past year we've had about 750 students participate. Um, that's toddler through fifth grade. So that's toddler preschool and our extended daycare service and summer explorers club. And then we have
our LEAP program. Again, a fee for participation. It's estimated to serve over 5,000 students. On the last page there is just a summary of some of the long-term capital projects that have been in progress. Um I think everybody's well aware that the
upcoming um ones that we'll be talking about for 26.7 central grade and Central High School, those will be the two bigger projects we'll be focused on. There'll be smaller projects still going on, but these should wrap up relatively soon. West Middle School is estimated to be complete by November, but that's just
one portion. The rest of the building will be ready to go for students in September. Any questions on that? Uh tab uh five uh we'll go into more detail the itemized budgeting uh 42627.
So if you'd like to look at specifics for general fund um the special uh revenue sources food service community service leave fundraising um those are all detailed in the following pages. I'm going to keep going unless
somebody's got a question and then I'm going to move on to tab three. Uh tab three is the amendment to the 2526 budget. So I wanted to give you a highlight of that if if you'd like. We did go over this at board finance. Um I
included a couple slides here. I'm not sure if you want me to hit on those or if you feel confident in what we presented with board finance. Any questions on 2526? So, that's all I have. Um, I do want to give special thanks to the business
office for their support, um, for doing all of the work related to our budgeting and extra special acknowledgement for Wes. This is his last one because he's retiring. Um, but Wes, Sandy, Julie, and um, Anna going forward provide all of
the information. They work on our budgeting. They work on our art audit, and they do a phenomenal job. You're aware that we got our certificate of excellence again uh, for the 25 school year. So, that's great news. >> Thank you. First, thank you for to the
entire department yourself as well for a great presentation, all the work you do. certification 25 years >> 20 that was for the fiscal year 25 so it's our 21st consecutive year >> okay yeah so thank you uh for everything you do and the information you give us
we appreciate it any questions okay there are a few other budget items in in the discussion ite um so at this time the board would like to invite comments from the public uh This is separate to public comment but
this is specific to any comments on the budget. >> Yes, there there is not for the budget. >> Your public comments not on the budget. Correct. >> Okay. >> So hearing no comments. I declare this
public hearing closed. Um so now we will move on to regular public comment. Hearing we do have a public comment. The board has set aside this time for public comment. Individuals addressing the board should have one opportunity to speak and it should be limited to three minutes. Individuals should address the
board and not make personal attacks unrelated to actions affecting the school system. We strongly encourage common courtesy and constructive feedback. Please note that this forum is not intended for dialogue with the board and if you would like discussion, please reach out via email or visit us at one of our community connection events.
Detailed rules and procedures including complaint process allied in board policy 25504. Tammy >> Nancy Shelley. >> Good evening. My name is Nancy Schulty. My husband and I reside at 11747 Willowpoint Drive, Traverse City, and
are retired educators. I'm also a member of the Presbyterian Church of Traverse City and their church's racial justice working group. I'm speaking this evening on behalf of that group to express our great thanks for TCAP's attention to and
support for the education and inclusion of all students. There's always more work to be done, but this year we want to highlight the conscientious and considerate work of Lydia Henap's
in uh indigenous educator coordinator. At our request, Ms. Hen has informed our group of ongoing work with and for indigenous students, creating curriculum and enrichment opportunities for all
students. We have been so pleased to be able to volunteer our time in assisting with perusing literature for classroom and library use. We are aware of the state of Michigan
Department of Education proposed cuts in public school funding, notably funding that would allow the dispersement of educational materials and kits already researched and developed by Michigan native educators and tribal members.
Our concern is that an opportunity to take advantage of these materials might be lost. These lessons are not just add-ons that make teachers already stretched classroom time more of a challenge. Rather, they can be
integrated into general learning experiences. We strongly urge the board to continue support for the indigenous education program and for all Traverse City students. Thank you so much.
>> Thank you. Is the additional public Okay. So, thank you. That ends the public comments. >> Yep. Go ahead. >> I think you know what he you prepared. What's that? >> To the other side. >> That's okay. >> Good. Go ahead.
>> You left to get in right right as right in there. That's the closest you come. >> Can we get him to fill a card up? Yes. Same protocol. Can we give you cards? >> Cards right there. Bill, if you want to fill a card out real quick, please. Um, just this again asks about takeback the
classroom.com. Please go to that site to protect children and empower parents and stop promoting what TCAPS has already admitted is harmful is the uh pornography. Um, I commend you for that,
but just carry it to its right conclusion and get rid of the books. And speaking of the books, if you go to takeback to classroom.com, here's the first two pages out of 79 pages, 12 per page, shows a picture,
book cover, and probably twothirds of them, at least half of them have excerpts. I only looked at two, but they're not books anybody should be reading. And uh one of your slides says this is harmful for elementary, junior
high, senior high students. Add adults, too. Adults should be setting the example there. And uh so 950 books, here's just the first two pages. Um and I'd also like to mention the ACLU
recently has been charged with uh wire fraud, etc. Says here, "Between 2014 and 2023, the SPLC secretly funneled more than $3 million and donated funds to individuals who were associated with
various violent extremist groups, including the Cuclex Plan and the National Socialist Party of America or the American Nazi Party. Also, uh, United Plans of America, um,
National Socialist Movement, the Area of Nations affiliated sadistic souls motorcycle club, and the National Socialist Party of America, the Nazi party. Um, so these folks have been
promoting LGBT. I would say that goes along with the movement itself. It's harmful. it shouldn't be promoted in the schools. Um, they had TC Family, my website, tcfamily.org, listed as a hate hate group, too, for
several years. Uh, I'm not sure why they took me off. I haven't changed. I've never been hateful once since 2000 on anything I've done. Never threatened anyone. But um and also I'd just like to mention again the LGBT
GSA clubs. Go to massresistance.org and get this list of uh 10 reasons why these clubs should be banned from the school. 10 years ago I brought in a list of 45 clubs at TCAPS. All of them were much different than the
LGBT ones. Thank you for your consideration. >> You want me to fill out form too? >> Yes, please. If you >> would read their prayer right here. >> Yeah. >> I see. Thanks. >> Thank you.
Um, so that is the last public comment request. I think we'll move on now to superintendent report. The phone to Dr. Brown. >> Okay. Okay. Uh, legislatively, uh, had an update today from our, uh, advocacy group, and I'm getting a little nervous
about a budget by July 1. Right now, there's been no real solid meetings that are being reported in Lancing between the three quadrants, uh, the governor, the Senate, and the House. Maybe later this week, a conversation, but you can just think of the time. We're about
three weeks away from that July 1 date. And so, uh, not real sure what's going to happen. Um we're hopeful still and obviously it's election season and all those things. So uh um just keeping an ear to the ground. Um I did have a
chance today I did an interview with Bridge magazine um talking about the uh student success network and the funding in the DHS budget that was cut from that. Again that flows through uh our community action agency and we're a partner in that but we're we're really working on that as well. Um and uh also
talking about the weighted funding formulas. we continue to talk about I've been asked to do some opteds and some things to give some thoughts on that. So that is some advocacy work that'll be happening here that just was presented to me today but um you know from that really nothing new than what we're kind
of projected our budget on uh that we put forth today. Um and then for district highlights, um Winnie Bellard, our director of technology, successfully completed the MSBO leadership institute. Uh this prestigious year-long professional development program demands a
significant commitment from participants, focusing on the refinement of leadership skills, strategic planning and operational management. Winnie's dedication to completing the institute reflects her commitment to continuous improvement and her leadership within the TCAP technology department. So congratulations, Winnie. Blair
Elementary School's uh NMC mentoring partnership continued for the fifth straight year and featured a new partner in Big Brothers and Big Sisters. All fifth grade students of Blair had a consistent mentor this year and they are excited to continue the program in next school year. And I know Dr. Nick Nesley
participated personally in that. So it's always fun when he gets to have that experience and talk with our students. So I appreciate all his work with that. On May 28th, Long Lake Elementary celebrated the end of the school year with an all school field trip to the Borman River Nature Center, creating meaningful real world connections to
learning while strengthening the school community. More than 600 Panthers, uh family members, and student staff participated in guided educational experiences throughout the center. The special day provided an opportunity for the entire school to come together, celebrate a successful year, and make
lasting memories outdoors. The TCAP Sunshine Bus is entering its fourth year of partnership with Father Fred to provide free food and essentials to students throughout the summer months. Transportation and essentials are supported through the SSN with funding from the Grand Travers Band of Ottawa and Chip White near the 2% allocation.
New this year, the Sun Bus was awarded additional funding to offer enrichment activities for students at each stop. Weekly themes include activities such as summer reading. Let the games begin. Growing takes time, uh, midsummer planting, and 321 blastoff back to
school. The Sunshine Bus runs from June 17th to September 3rd. There is no service July 3rd through the 11th and will visit eight locations every Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Flyers will be shared with school newsletters, SSN families, community agencies, and it will be posted on the TCAP's website at
tcap.netsn. /sn. Uh many things going on uh at Central High School. Um the girls softball team was the big north and district champions um and won their first regional title um just this past weekend. Piper Kavanagh
is the Gatorade player of the year. She's a pitcher that I believe is going to Oregon. But uh baseball uh BNC and district champs uh they had a great season. lost in the regional just this past weekend but had an outstanding season. the boys track against champions
girls lacks first team all state Gerber who is the all who was also a high school all-American and honorable mentions for Susie Heert and Addison Tagert Laura Liz Linski um is the shot put champion of the state um just really
has had an outstanding year as well um in the discus as well and Trevor City West the girls track and field team captured the big North Conference title and secured their fifth consecutive MHSA regional championship ship. In boys golf, the Titans won the BNC and MHSA
regional titles before finishing ninth overall in the division one state finals with Shan Hagerty earning individual regional medalist honors and Todd versus named regional coach of the year. Girls soccer brought home the BNC championship and girls tennis earned a share of the BNC title and advanced to the state
finals. Coach Cassie K was recognized as the MHSA regional coach of the year. Tons of great work for both the Trojans and the Titans this year there. Uh TCAPS middle schoolers partnered uh with local experts to tackle watershed microlastics. As part of this project,
TCAPS middle school students partnered with inland seas education association to gather water samples aboard the student alliance and collected sand samples from East Bay Clinch and Co Parks to analyze plastic debris. To deepen their understanding, students
joined a zoom presentation with Heather Smith from the watershed center of Grand Travers Bay to analyze raw data for recent beach cleaning. Study the poly polymerization process and molecular structure of plastics to learn why these materials are so resistant to breaking
down. In culmination of these third ship initiatives, staff, students, and families are participating in a clinch park each cleanup sponsored by the Alliance for the Great Lakes. Additionally, a classroom competitional competition will place student design awareness posters along the tart trail in Grand Traverse and Leon County this
June, encouraging locals and tourists to reduce plastic waste and protect our ecosystem. That is all that I have for district highlights. Great end of the year. I was pleased we didn't have any students that still yet gated to be here for their AP government class. It was getting real
late, but I was nervous, but glad to see. I know that uh both of our our teachers at Central West are being excited that uh we didn't have any late students. Not always the case. We've got a couple each year. Um but again, great year across. Uh really excited for all the work that's happened. Appreciate all of our our staff uh that have supported
our students through that. And that's the anniversary. >> It was I was at some township meetings last week and that must been covered because there's a lot of kids in those. >> All right. Any questions?
All right, moving on to board committee report out some discussion. First, curriculum committee will be reporting out by trusty Ber. Okay, so we last met on May 26th and there were not any noteworthy procedural items. So, but we did have four majorformational items.
The first of which was a curriculum update on our middle school science. The administration described their adoption process for a new curriculum for grades six through eight science and uh their selection is published by my star which
is intended to be an integrated science and engineering curriculum that's designed for Michigan's next generation science standards and it was developed by Michigan Tech University. Uh moving on to um AP research. This was a new
class offering this year which um qualifies for ELA. It's part of a 2-year AP capstone program. So the first year is typically uh AP seminar which 10th graders can take for their ELA credit
and then this is the second year of choosing students choose to select that. So Mrs. Vandery from Central High and Mrs. Retella from West Senior High presented on this course and they were accompanied by two students Tessa Newman from West and Kaden Rotenroth from
Central High. Basically they they it's a very robust research um based class where the student picks a topic any topic of their choosing um and they basically walked us through that that process. Um, I'll tell you what, those
students were so well spoken that they could have been defending a PhD dissertation. As far as I'm concerned, it was really impressive. So, um, they're trying to grow interest in the AP research class. Um, third was evidence-based reporting. This is kind
of a big topic and a big deal. The administration wanted to bring to our attention that they are exploring what is called, for short, EBR. The idea here is emphasizing mastery of content over time based on defined standards rather
than averaging work over time. So a student doesn't just have one chance to get an assignment right or take a test. Um they they will have, you know, opportunities over time to demonstrate their knowledge because the the emphasis
is on that mastery of content. So, this is something our district's going to be looking at more deeply and possibly piloting down the road. And then lastly, we had uh a brief presentation on K through2 technology usage. This was really our first flush at looking at
this particular topic. Uh based on teacher surveys, um this was all self-reported about what the typical daily Chromebook use was in the four core subjects, math, ELA, science, social studies, no electives. Um and basically, you know, how much do they
use a Chromebook within their given hour in 15 minute increments. Um so the majority of the data um as self-reported showed that our teachers are typically in general using 0 to 15 minutes per subject. There is some variation like in
high school science for example where kids are running labs where the usage is higher. And then lastly, we had our celebrations and successes which was right before graduation. So it was kind of a preview of commencement as well. And um our next meeting will be Tuesday,
June 30th at 8:15 a.m. at the TCAPS administration building, formerly known as Sen on gas road. >> Okay. Thank you. Any questions on curriculum? >> All right. Next is board finance operations committee reporting out by
Trusty Honey. Thank you. We uh met Thursday, May 28th at 8:15 at Sabin, now known as the TCAPS administration building. Um went through a number of items. Uh 31A resolution,
which is going to be on the agenda tonight for discussion. Uh the curriculum, middle school science curriculum, which was vetted and approved by the curriculum committee. We approved the expenditure for that curriculum. Um, we also uh talked about an upgrade
to the elevators at Central High School and the office car elevator at West Senior High and approved the expenditure to have those upgraded and or replaced primarily. Um and the central green school or central high school
greenhouse. Um there are some new grants that were awarded and we approved the expenditure of fixing and upgrading the greenhouse at Central High School and that will also be on the agenda tonight for discussion.
Uh we also got a great update on projects. Uh John reported out, Dr. Ven reported out on the sustainability committee and got a finance update as well. And we'd like to thank West for all of his efforts and being a familiar
face in finance. Um verely won't be there for the next meeting. So thank you Wes for all looks really happy with smiling over there. >> We'll see you around town. Um, and the next meeting is uh
see >> July 2nd. >> July 2nd. Sen now known as the administration. >> I got that part. >> Yeah. >> All right. Any questions on finance?
Okay. Moving on to executive meetings from May 28th. I do be doing the report out. Uh we obviously went through procedure items. Um and then the the first uh interesting note was on HR. We we've hired 32 employees. At the time we
had hired 32 employees. Um with only one part-time secondary health and physician um and one elementary vacancy. uh also are still hiring non-certified support staff for math and reading intervention and
have a second and third shift opening in custodia. Other than that, that was the lightest I think uh job opening report we had in a while. Even bus drivers was okay. I think we would still be clear if anyone would like to drive a bus. We will
probably still hire be hiring that position. Um but we are in an okay spot. At least we were again. That's the one I always get a week later. You never know. Um but we are good in that position. The open interviews will be held at the new TCAPS administration building on Cass
Road on June 17th from 8 to 10. Um, and then we also did talk about the Sunshine Bus. It's going to run from June 17th through September 8th except for the week of July 4th on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Uh, there's
going to be eight stops. And uh in addition to food this year they're also adding necessities and of course sorry in addition to food and necessities also adding enrichment activities um to keep everyone occupied and give uh people being productive and outside in a in a safe way uh over the summer. So uh
expanded service and and really an amazing amazing uh opportunity. So if you need the sunshine bus the schedule is is posted and and will run weekly. Um, other than that, the next board of uh executive committee meeting is
Thursday, July 2nd, 400 p.m. in uh TCAPS administration building on Cass Road. >> You know, I'd like to congratulate the county and the HR department for getting a lot better early. It sounds like we had great candidates to choose from and
accelerating the process is is great and it was wonderful to hear that we >> I appreciate the thank you. A lot of it goes out to our building administrators that really worked hard. >> Okay. So, thank you. >> Well, spread the wealth. We appreciate it. >> Yeah, we do. Yeah. Appreciate the
candidate pool. The the bit that I did leave out is the candidate pool was a really good year probably to do with timing, but uh good to see as well. So, we're very excited about the highest we did make as well. >> Just a couple changes since we left. We would love to see any middle schools
science or math. We could use them. I figured that was said I know in this realm uh any comments appearance since the executive >> oh I'm but I'm sure there'll be more between now and next week too. So um
that's that's part of the part of the congratulations >> congratulations to all I guess is the thing. Um, so no other questions on on executive uh TCAT board uh community connection
May 21st reporting out by Trusty P. >> Um I was over at Fair City High School. Um and they were holding their celebration for towards graduation. So it was the family
communal dinner uh as well going on. I had uh uh parent um who brought an issue uh and also there were two high school students there getting their government tied in
>> you know which was interesting. So we had an interesting discussion the parent uh included them in the discussion so it turned out quite nice. Um and then at the end and uh the gentleman
who is the civics teacher for TC High uh said that he would contact the government teachers for students to make sure that even though normally kids don't show up for the connection uh board sessions instead they go to a
regular uh board meeting um that he said he talk to about that >> hopefully advocating. >> Yes, advocating. >> And actually the kids really participated, so they probably got a little more out of it. So it was good.
Um, and other than that, and then the issue that arose during that discussion, I've since been able to talk with John, Dr. M. Um, so I assume that's under good control.
Um the next uh TCAPS board community connection meeting is going to be uh just a couple days. June 10th at 5:30 Trevor City Senior Center with Trustees.
>> That'll be interesting to see if we get a good turnout um in that environment. I bet it's on their agenda of events. So, it might be they might be more aware >> than maybe some of the other ones we've had. So, curious
>> is is hoping because I definitely want to keep that engagement up. We're working at it. Um any other questions on community connection? Uh moving on to board governance and procedural ad hub uh that was hosted
last week. Um myself uh trustees pack and Schmidt were in on that. We we started out and just trying to lay out what we're trying to do. I did bring um a number of trustees had submitted me documents, manuals. I kind of compiled
it all into one. Uh did a heavy load of updating to kind of have it lead our district, but there was also certain sections that we we didn't have and hadn't addressed. So, I kind of left them in there for at least discussion. because they didn't want to take out something good even if we weren't doing
at least something to warrant in discussion. Um and then that was shared with uh every trustee uh so that you can see kind of where our starting point is that we had made some good progress from getting into that meeting. Um
we we kind of laid out some while and and one of the by the other trustees to say because it is an important and we do need feedback from the board on this one is what issues also do we need to address. So, as these items come up, it's like uh you
know, just so public everyone knows, we're trying to put together an operating procedures book of the board and how it works. Everyone knows how to get items add into the agenda when we why we do certain things the way we do. And so, there's a a guideline of how to uh the board can operate. So, if there's
anything that comes up, uh we really do encourage uh everyone to share. We did also share a draft. Obviously, we cannot comment between ourselves. If you have any comments myself, you can send them to me that you want to include it or any edits any ideas, but it is a work in
progress that the document I did share with the board is not even remotely I mean there's pieces cut and pasted in there still. It was a work in progress for sure. >> Well, thank you for getting it started. I know it was it's a 25page document and
you did you have requested our comments by Thursday, right? June 11th. Is that correct? >> Yeah, we we just to set our next meeting um which is me to respond to but um I've been trying to clear a few things on the schedule but I will be uh yeah we sooner
the better because I I am working on it um I'm putting amount of time into it to get it to where I can um then I think going forward at the next meeting we can have a pretty productive and lively conversation so we can
literally go through and every trustee on the um committee can have much more time to communicate. I didn't provide it ahead of time because I didn't have I was working until >> Do you want just feedback to go to you or to the whole committee?
>> Uh by definition just to avoid debate it should just go to myself. >> Okay. >> Okay. >> That and then uh we have too many. >> Okay. >> Question for you. read the entire
document. Um, one of the things I noted that I had asked as part of this process is definitions of the subcommittee and the role and responsibility is yet to come >> that was provided to the to the committee would be part of the the final
recommendation. >> So we had staff that provide that >> yeah but I would welcome everyone's and I really appreciate those three pages that staff put obviously a lot of time in. But yeah, I mean there's a whole list like I had like probably five
things and getting recurring things that I thought that weren't clear or that could help provide clarity or shared understanding. So again, recurring things, not oneoff things, but you know the purpose of committees to me is one is one of those things >> about specific committees or just committ
>> the three standing committees. pretty much any pretty much anytime we even if there was an ad hoc we talk about the process of how hops form why they form what's the scope what's the purpose okay >> yeah I I understood your concern to be more specific to finances and is a
separate committee or curriculum and the role and responsibility members of that those specific committees I didn't know if it was just general so that's that's sort of what I was looking for but didn't see in there. I don't believe yet. >> Okay.
>> In Scott's document. >> Yeah. >> And there is some debate on whether, you know, I don't like to rehash things that are covered in somewhere else. Send one big page change and you have to update 10 things. It's statute because a lot of times it's broken out. I took some of that stuff out to the statute. >> Okay.
>> Um so there's there's plenty of work to do. It's it's again it doesn't even make sense in certain spots because nature just cut everything. Um so there's there's plenty of uh changes, but it should flow in general. Um, so any comments you have would help us get
closer to by the time it gets to the board. >> President Newville, I have procedural question. Did you in developing this first draft, did you collect any samples or recommendations from Michigan Association of School Boards?
>> So in what everyone had submitted to me, I had two a couple of people which were different sources. It's clear that they originally had one. >> This is this is their document. >> Josie, the ones you shared are basically that's the document.
>> West Bloomington. everyone. >> So it's base mapington >> the largest portion of the >> and then I believe there was >> but those were shared as examples of high functioning boards with clear guidelines from
>> Okay. Excellent. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> So it did take all the resources and put it into one. Thank you. >> Thank you you three for your work. >> Yeah, this is I I did a lot to get it to this point, but this is where I think uh
I'm going to need more more help to take over. So, I appreciate the board and having this uh group together because I think it's going to really help us um get there. Um okay. Um any no questions on that?
Then we'll move on to consent. I have a motion to approve the consent calendar as presented. >> I move that the board of education approve the consent calendar as presented and without discussion. >> I second. >> Um all those in favor say I.
>> I. >> All those oppose say nay. Motion carries. Moving on to discussion items. First discussion item, school safety update. Thanks, Dr. >> Okay. Last week, uh, last week, the Michigan State Police Office of School
Safety in collaboration with the Traverse City Police Department hosted a behavioral threat assessment and management action BTM training at Northwest Education Services and several of our TCAP staff were in attendance. The D BTM model is what the district currently uses when a threat is received
to safely assess, evaluate, and provide needed support services for everyone involved. State Public Act 272 of 2024, recently signed by the governor, requires all K12 schools to have a behavior threat assessment and management team in place by October 1st, 2026. We're pleased to report that not
only has our district use this assessment model in our schools for over three years now, but our proactive implementation has also consistently fostered a positive caring culture where students receive timely, compassionate support um that they need to truly thrive. So kudos to our team. Again, I
know that, you know, the board put a real emphasis on this a few years quite a few years ago. Um, we've been ahead of the curve in so much of this work and again, um, give a a ton of a ton of um, credit to Patrick, our our director of safety and security, Christine, all of
our our team that has put a lot of work into this to make sure that we're following these protocols. Again, goes all the way back to, I think, our assessment that we briefly done with secure education consultants that work. So, uh, we're well into this work where there are many districts that are just now starting this work three and four
years later. So, we're continuing to learn, stay up, you know, in front of this as much as we possibly can with uh with u, you know, the the best practice that's out there and continue to learn and evolve um, with the school safety uh, as our you know, as an absolute
concern that we want to stay on top of. >> Any questions? Okay, moving on to the next agenda item which is the approval of the 31A resolution extension. Pass this over. >> Yeah. So, um you might recall when we originally approved accepting these
funds, we had a resolution and it was specifically dated for the 2526 calendar year. That money is allowed to be carried forward. So, we have a new resolution prepared by our attorney that allows us to spend those funds in 267.
>> Any questions on the resolution? >> Just a general question. How much is being carried? >> I think the car forward is around 2.2. >> Yeah. million. >> We received 3.3. We spent roughly >> I think it's a little over two million
>> and you said what was the total allocation? 3 point something the um the one time >> I can't remember sorry >> it was over 3 million >> 3.3 >> but we also had the 1.4 allocation so they they both get rolled up into
carryover. Yeah the the 3.3 was our allocation we spent 1.2. >> Okay. Thank you. >> And that does need to be spent next year. Again,
>> it needs to be spent um at the end of 27. Um our plan is to focus on that money first and then the new allocation if we get it, we don't know yet for 26 27 car. >> And again, this was the idea of trying to sustain some of these positions for
multiple years. is our goal with that. >> And I think you said something at the last board meeting about the 318 language. In the current budget, it might be different. >> 31A. >> Yeah. 31A. >> Yes. We, you know, in the Senate version has changed quite a bit. Um the House
version not as much. The governor's version not at all. So that's kind of a question. And um I will tell you one thing that while the lawsuits um that you know we were a part of and still are technically done in appeal to the Supreme Court, the one thing it did
do is it did identify some clarity that wasn't there before. For instance, it did identify that individuals um are not liable themselves, right? That was a question that was kind of sitting out there. So, in the judgments, there were some key things that were clarified that
I think um you know really were really important to do. At the same point, I think there's still some questions that a lot of people have um that are out there um with especially school boards and the and again the some of the the components of of privilege. So, again,
the Senate addresses more of that. Um we'll see through the budget process what language actually comes out with that. Well, I I'm uh proud of this vote and uh I believe we're on the right side of this and how we're going to invest this uh into people to support the well-being
of our kids. So, with that, I'll move that the board of education adopts the 31A extension resolution as presented. >> Second. >> Any other questions? Tammy, please. >> Trusty Schmidt, >> yes. >> Trusty Ballinger,
>> yes. >> Trusty, >> yes. >> Trusty Hardy, >> hi. Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Um, moving on to the next discussion item is the approval of the resolution to amend the 20. No,
did I miss >> I did bids and services. Okay. So, next discussion item is C. Bids and services. Um, the purchase installation of greenhouse kit. I guess I'll be deferring to Christine. >> Sure. So, if you recall, we did did a
nice donation from the Allen Foundation a year ago. Um, unfortunately when we went to bid, it's cost a little bit more than that. So, we sent the money back and submitted a new allocation. And we want to thank the Allen Foundation for donating $200,000 to this project. And
after the approval of the project, we get started on the work in order the actual greenhouse itself. >> And then you do we need a motion to approve that. We we want a discussion finance discussion but thank >> it's more technical. We just didn't have
one proposed resolutions. We're just waiting. Um, I move that the board approves the purchase and installation of the greenhouse kit from RTOR Construction
for a total award not to exceed $235,32 which includes a 5% contingency and is funded by a $200,000 grant from the Allen Foundation with the remainder funded by the general fund. Second.
>> That makes sense. >> Okay. >> Okay. Um, any other questions? Attending, please roll. >> Trustee, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty, >> yes. >> Trusty Ballinger, >> yes. >> Hardy, >> hi.
>> Trusty Pat, >> yes. Appreciate it. And, uh, yeah, thank you to the Allen Foundation again. Um amazing opportunity as well. Uh resolution to amend the next discussion item is a resolution to amend the 2025
2026 general fund and special revenue budgets. Um >> yeah, I did um provide some information in the um presentation. Um but mainly I wanted to point out where we stood which is the same as the last amendment on the
projected fund from pull from fund balance. However, we do know of some existing expenditures that could not hit our budget by June 30th which could cause another variation of about 1.4 million. So we book the uh we budget for
the expense should it arrive by June 30th but if it doesn't um it does affect our varian. Can you elaborate on what those expenditures are? >> Um, can you go back to that slide for me too? We had some carryover expectations at
the secondary level. We have a purposeful curriculum um I think about $500,000. And then I know there's a sand truck that might not arrive and I think
another vehicle. And that's just a few, right? We have 20,000 accounts. So, um, we could have more than that experience, but those are big ticket items. So, I move that the board of education adopt the resolution to amend the 20
2526 general fund and special revenue fund budgets. Any other questions? Please conduct. >> Trustymore. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Ballinger. >> Yes.
>> Hard. >> Hi. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Uh the next discussion item is a resolution for the 2026 2027 tax levy. Uh defer to Dr.
So this is the um hearing that we discussed. The the purpose of this is to provide a resolution to improve the tax levies for July 1 for summer tax collection 18 mills operating budget 3.1 debt
>> and uh obviously a standard item we have to do every the year. But is there any questions from the board? If not, do I have a motion? I move that the board of education adopts the uh resolution for certification of the 2026 27 tax level.
>> Second. >> Second. >> Any questions? >> Just a quick question just for clarity for the general public. Those taxes are collected within the TCAST district. They are not segregated simply with the city. It is all the all of the townships
that are within Harris County. Okay. Uh Tammy, please call. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Schmidt. >> Yes.
>> Yes. Motion carries. Uh the next item on the agenda is the approval of the 2026 2027 general fund budget and the original 2627 special revenue fund budget dated July, 2026.
Yes. Is there any question? >> All right. Do I have a motion? >> I move that the board of education approves the original 2026 2027 operating general fund budget and the original 2026 2027 special revenue fund budget dated July 1, 2026. I'm going to
second that and just make a quick comment before we vote, but I I said it um during the study session and I appreciate curriculum looking at the different strategies we're intend to employ to achieve the things we've all committed to and and I really um I love how the budget's been laid out. It seems
less like a line items and numbers and more of a document of values and priorities. So, I appreciate how we are now um following up our resources um to help the district achieve the things we want to achieve, including around history, math, student support,
well-being, closing opportunity gaps. I'd asked John for, you know, where are we making our biggest bets with these new initiatives. Uh and so I I love the document that he shared, you know, from decreasing class size and removing splits from early ed to counselors and social workers and behavioral support
staff. So, this may not be the end all to get where we want by 2030, but I do feel like it's a meaningful first step. >> May I add this off? There you go. >> Um, I also appreciate the work of the board
even prior to my being here that set things into motion where this would continue to move. Um, that I think this has been an ongoing process. So I just wanted to appreciate
>> Thank you. It's it's a long road that keeps on going unfortunately long after us. So >> um but hopefully we can keep it on a good road. So um so yeah then so we did have a a first and a second and and
obviously there's numerous comments on the budget. We've got some work to do and the trustees have got we don't even have the state budget approved yet which I again hate the process that we have to do this before we have a budget. I think it takes focus away from really doing a
great way we do a grant analysis but it's all numbers that we just have to it's all on the base of a bunch of assumptions. So uh not a fan of the process but I am a fan of the work. Thank you so much again to the finance team. Um that uh time and please go to roll.
>> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Schmidt. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Trusty Moore. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Um moving on to
public comment number two. Hearing hearing none, uh then we'll move on to uh closing remarks and the next uh board of education meeting is July 13th, 6:00 p.m. Just to keep everyone on their
toes, we'll be back to our regular 6 p.m. slot, but this time we'll be in the TCAT Montasauri School uh in the cafeteria, which is on Frankie Road. So again, July 13th, 600 p.m. Montasauri cafeteria. Um,
with that, do I have uh Oh, I was just going to say thanks to Wes one last time. He he left. Uh, so we can while we here, but uh we do we do appreciate him as well. So, uh, do I have a motion to adjurnn the meeting?
>> I move that we second. >> All those in favor say I. I. All >> those post say nay. Meeting adjourned.