WEBVTT METADATA Video-Count: 2 Video-1: youtube.com/watch?v=f6HzJYdJoJ8 Video-2: youtube.com/watch?v=Bc5RFQaHLjQ Part: 1 1 00:00:00.000 --> 00:00:39.760 --------- Welcome. Thank you for attending. Viewers may watch and committee meetings live on demand anytime. Please rise and join the St. Class Elementary. To the flag of the United States of 2 00:00:39.760 --> 00:01:19.520 America to the standy andice for all Okay. All those in favor say motion carries. Um so uh we will now move into the close 3 00:01:19.520 --> 00:01:46.000 session portion of our agenda. Just uh recording purposes. Uh we are meeting at 4:30 with regular business aesthet. I move to enter into close session for the purpose of conducting a periodic personnel evaluation as allowed by the 4 00:01:46.000 --> 00:02:04.280 open meetings act PA 267 of 1976 section 81A the employee requested the close session >> second any discussion please 5 00:02:04.479 --> 00:02:19.280 >> yes Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Yes. >> And >> yes. Motion carries. So, we're now in close session. We'll return attorney 6 00:02:19.280 --> 01:05:01.160 when we're done with this room. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. 7 01:21:43.360 --> 01:30:04.159 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 8 01:30:04.159 --> 01:30:22.159 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 9 01:30:22.159 --> 01:30:38.960 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 10 01:30:38.960 --> 01:30:54.960 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 11 01:30:54.960 --> 01:31:09.199 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 12 01:31:09.199 --> 01:31:24.960 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. 13 01:31:24.960 --> 01:32:30.480 >> 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 14 01:32:30.480 --> 01:32:47.840 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. 15 01:32:47.840 --> 01:33:27.120 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 16 01:33:27.120 --> 01:35:08.080 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 17 01:35:08.080 --> 01:35:23.679 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 18 01:35:23.679 --> 01:35:37.679 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 19 01:35:37.679 --> 01:35:59.199 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 20 01:35:59.199 --> 01:36:18.679 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. 21 01:36:21.840 --> 01:36:44.440 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. 22 01:36:46.800 --> 01:37:01.600 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 23 01:37:01.600 --> 01:37:23.639 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. 24 01:37:25.520 --> 01:37:41.360 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 25 01:37:41.360 --> 01:38:02.159 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 26 01:38:02.159 --> 01:38:18.560 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 27 01:38:18.560 --> 01:38:39.520 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 28 01:38:39.520 --> 01:38:58.280 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. 29 01:39:00.080 --> 01:39:18.159 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 30 01:39:18.159 --> 01:39:37.040 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, 31 01:39:37.040 --> 01:39:58.000 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 32 01:39:58.000 --> 01:40:56.840 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 33 01:41:05.440 --> 01:42:15.400 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. 34 01:42:38.960 --> 01:42:55.840 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 35 01:42:55.840 --> 01:43:13.760 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 36 01:43:13.760 --> 01:43:30.800 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 37 01:43:30.800 --> 01:43:46.560 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 38 01:43:46.560 --> 01:44:04.560 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. 39 01:44:04.560 --> 01:44:20.560 >> 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% 40 01:44:20.560 --> 01:44:37.679 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 41 01:44:37.679 --> 01:44:54.320 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 42 01:44:54.320 --> 01:45:10.239 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 43 01:45:10.239 --> 01:45:25.440 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 44 01:45:25.440 --> 01:45:42.880 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 45 01:45:42.880 --> 01:46:02.159 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 46 01:46:02.159 --> 01:46:18.960 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 47 01:46:18.960 --> 01:46:34.960 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% 48 01:46:34.960 --> 01:46:53.119 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 49 01:46:53.119 --> 01:47:08.800 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 50 01:47:08.800 --> 01:47:26.880 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 51 01:47:26.880 --> 01:47:43.119 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 52 01:47:43.119 --> 01:47:58.080 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. 53 01:47:58.080 --> 01:48:15.280 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 54 01:48:15.280 --> 01:48:32.560 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 55 01:48:32.560 --> 01:48:48.320 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, 56 01:48:48.320 --> 01:49:08.560 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. 57 01:49:08.560 --> 01:49:24.719 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 58 01:49:24.719 --> 01:49:40.159 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 59 01:49:40.159 --> 01:50:03.040 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 60 01:50:03.040 --> 01:50:20.400 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 61 01:50:20.400 --> 01:50:38.239 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 62 01:50:38.239 --> 01:50:53.679 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 63 01:50:53.679 --> 01:51:13.840 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 64 01:51:13.840 --> 01:51:30.480 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. 65 01:51:30.480 --> 01:51:47.119 >> 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 66 01:51:47.119 --> 01:52:03.679 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 67 01:52:03.679 --> 01:52:26.159 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 68 01:52:26.159 --> 01:52:41.920 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 69 01:52:41.920 --> 01:52:59.679 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 70 01:52:59.679 --> 01:53:16.560 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 71 01:53:16.560 --> 01:53:32.000 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. 72 01:53:32.000 --> 01:53:48.960 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 73 01:53:48.960 --> 01:54:06.719 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 74 01:54:06.719 --> 01:54:21.920 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 75 01:54:21.920 --> 01:54:43.040 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 76 01:54:43.040 --> 01:54:58.239 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 77 01:54:58.239 --> 01:55:18.960 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 78 01:55:18.960 --> 01:55:36.639 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, 79 01:55:36.639 --> 01:55:52.880 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 80 01:55:52.880 --> 01:56:11.199 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, 81 01:56:11.199 --> 01:56:29.119 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 82 01:56:29.119 --> 01:56:47.119 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. 83 01:56:47.119 --> 01:57:04.000 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 84 01:57:04.000 --> 01:57:21.840 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 85 01:57:21.840 --> 01:57:38.960 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 86 01:57:38.960 --> 01:57:55.199 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 87 01:57:55.199 --> 01:58:12.159 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. 88 01:58:12.159 --> 01:58:28.560 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 89 01:58:28.560 --> 01:58:44.000 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 90 01:58:44.000 --> 01:58:59.440 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 91 01:58:59.440 --> 01:59:16.239 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 92 01:59:16.239 --> 01:59:31.599 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 93 01:59:31.599 --> 01:59:48.239 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 94 01:59:48.239 --> 02:00:03.440 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. 95 02:00:03.440 --> 02:00:19.520 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 96 02:00:19.520 --> 02:00:35.760 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 97 02:00:35.760 --> 02:00:51.679 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 98 02:00:51.679 --> 02:01:06.719 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 99 02:01:06.719 --> 02:01:23.679 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 100 02:01:23.679 --> 02:01:40.320 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 101 02:01:40.320 --> 02:01:57.040 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 102 02:01:57.040 --> 02:02:13.760 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 103 02:02:13.760 --> 02:02:29.679 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 104 02:02:29.679 --> 02:02:46.880 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 105 02:02:46.880 --> 02:03:02.000 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. 106 02:03:02.000 --> 02:03:17.840 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, 107 02:03:17.840 --> 02:03:33.760 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 108 02:03:33.760 --> 02:03:48.400 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 109 02:03:48.400 --> 02:04:04.800 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 110 02:04:04.800 --> 02:04:21.440 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 111 02:04:21.440 --> 02:04:38.239 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 112 02:04:38.239 --> 02:04:53.119 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? 113 02:04:53.119 --> 02:05:10.480 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. 114 02:05:10.480 --> 02:05:26.800 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 115 02:05:26.800 --> 02:05:43.360 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 116 02:05:43.360 --> 02:06:00.480 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 117 02:06:00.480 --> 02:06:15.840 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. 118 02:06:15.840 --> 02:06:32.560 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 119 02:06:32.560 --> 02:06:47.360 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 120 02:06:47.360 --> 02:07:03.040 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 121 02:07:03.040 --> 02:07:18.880 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 122 02:07:18.880 --> 02:07:35.199 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 123 02:07:35.199 --> 02:07:51.920 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 124 02:07:51.920 --> 02:08:09.040 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 125 02:08:09.040 --> 02:08:26.000 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, 126 02:08:26.000 --> 02:08:42.719 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 127 02:08:42.719 --> 02:08:59.040 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, 128 02:08:59.040 --> 02:09:16.159 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 129 02:09:16.159 --> 02:09:32.320 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 130 02:09:32.320 --> 02:09:48.159 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. 131 02:09:48.159 --> 02:10:05.119 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 132 02:10:05.119 --> 02:10:18.719 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. 133 02:10:18.719 --> 02:10:40.000 >> 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. 134 02:10:40.000 --> 02:10:58.079 >> 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 135 02:10:58.079 --> 02:11:13.920 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 136 02:11:13.920 --> 02:11:29.920 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 137 02:11:29.920 --> 02:11:46.560 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 138 02:11:46.560 --> 02:12:02.000 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 139 02:12:02.000 --> 02:12:17.360 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 140 02:12:17.360 --> 02:12:34.000 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 141 02:12:34.000 --> 02:12:51.199 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 142 02:12:51.199 --> 02:13:06.880 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 143 02:13:06.880 --> 02:13:22.560 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. 144 02:13:22.560 --> 02:13:39.840 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 145 02:13:39.840 --> 02:13:57.920 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 146 02:13:57.920 --> 02:14:14.639 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 147 02:14:14.639 --> 02:14:31.119 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 148 02:14:31.119 --> 02:14:48.480 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 149 02:14:48.480 --> 02:15:04.639 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 150 02:15:04.639 --> 02:15:22.480 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 151 02:15:22.480 --> 02:15:38.560 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 152 02:15:38.560 --> 02:15:54.639 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 153 02:15:54.639 --> 02:16:12.719 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 154 02:16:12.719 --> 02:16:28.000 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 155 02:16:28.000 --> 02:16:43.599 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 156 02:16:43.599 --> 02:17:00.880 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 157 02:17:00.880 --> 02:17:16.639 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 158 02:17:16.639 --> 02:17:34.399 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 159 02:17:34.399 --> 02:17:50.880 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 160 02:17:50.880 --> 02:18:07.920 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 161 02:18:07.920 --> 02:18:23.760 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, 162 02:18:23.760 --> 02:18:39.120 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? 163 02:18:39.120 --> 02:18:56.080 >> 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 164 02:18:56.080 --> 02:19:12.880 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 165 02:19:12.880 --> 02:19:28.719 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. 166 02:19:28.719 --> 02:19:45.280 >> 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 167 02:19:45.280 --> 02:20:02.319 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 168 02:20:02.319 --> 02:20:18.560 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 169 02:20:18.560 --> 02:20:34.640 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 170 02:20:34.640 --> 02:20:51.840 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 171 02:20:51.840 --> 02:21:07.840 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 172 02:21:07.840 --> 02:21:23.840 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 173 02:21:23.840 --> 02:21:39.760 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 174 02:21:39.760 --> 02:21:55.439 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 175 02:21:55.439 --> 02:22:17.520 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 176 02:22:17.520 --> 02:22:36.160 >> 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 177 02:22:36.160 --> 02:22:52.080 >> 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 178 02:22:52.080 --> 02:23:09.040 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 179 02:23:09.040 --> 02:23:26.720 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. 180 02:23:26.720 --> 02:23:42.640 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 181 02:23:42.640 --> 02:23:58.240 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 182 02:23:58.240 --> 02:24:13.920 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 183 02:24:13.920 --> 02:24:31.200 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 184 02:24:31.200 --> 02:24:47.920 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 185 02:24:47.920 --> 02:25:04.240 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 186 02:25:04.240 --> 02:25:25.280 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 187 02:25:25.280 --> 02:25:42.080 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 188 02:25:42.080 --> 02:26:10.399 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. 189 02:26:10.399 --> 02:26:25.600 >> 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 190 02:26:25.600 --> 02:26:39.760 >> 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 3.3 191 02:26:39.760 --> 02:26:55.840 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. 192 02:26:55.840 --> 02:27:13.880 >> 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. 193 02:27:13.920 --> 02:27:28.720 >> 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 194 02:27:28.720 --> 02:27:44.960 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 195 02:27:44.960 --> 02:28:00.960 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 196 02:28:00.960 --> 02:28:16.960 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 197 02:28:16.960 --> 02:28:32.319 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 198 02:28:32.319 --> 02:28:47.840 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, 199 02:28:47.840 --> 02:29:02.160 >> 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, 200 02:29:02.160 --> 02:29:19.760 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 201 02:29:19.760 --> 02:29:36.080 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 202 02:29:36.080 --> 02:29:57.120 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 203 02:29:57.120 --> 02:30:22.560 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 204 02:30:22.560 --> 02:30:41.240 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. 205 02:30:41.280 --> 02:30:59.280 >> Right. That make sense? >> Okay. Perfect. >> Okay. Um, any other questions? Attention, please roll away. >> Trusty, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes. 206 02:30:59.280 --> 02:31:15.200 >> 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 207 02:31:15.200 --> 02:31:36.240 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 208 02:31:36.240 --> 02:31:52.720 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. 209 02:31:52.720 --> 02:32:09.520 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? 210 02:32:09.520 --> 02:32:25.520 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 211 02:32:25.520 --> 02:32:52.000 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 212 02:32:52.000 --> 02:33:10.160 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. 213 02:33:10.160 --> 02:33:25.920 >> 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. 214 02:33:25.920 --> 02:33:43.800 >> 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 215 02:33:44.479 --> 02:34:01.960 >> 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 216 02:34:02.240 --> 02:34:18.319 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 217 02:34:18.319 --> 02:34:35.120 that are within common. >> Okay. >> Uh Tammy, please. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty pack. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. Binger. >> Yes. >> Hard. >> Schmidt. >> Yes. 218 02:34:35.120 --> 02:34:51.560 >> 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. 219 02:34:52.560 --> 02:35:12.960 >> 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. 220 02:35:12.960 --> 02:35:28.720 >> 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 221 02:35:28.720 --> 02:35:44.000 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, 222 02:35:44.000 --> 02:36:01.120 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 223 02:36:01.120 --> 02:36:16.479 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 224 02:36:16.479 --> 02:36:33.120 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 225 02:36:33.120 --> 02:36:49.920 >> 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 226 02:36:49.920 --> 02:37:04.800 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. 227 02:37:04.800 --> 02:37:20.479 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. 228 02:37:20.479 --> 02:37:35.200 >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Trusty Schmidt. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Trusty Moore. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. Yes, motion carries. Um, moving on to 229 02:37:35.200 --> 02:37:51.840 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 230 02:37:51.840 --> 02:38:07.920 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, 231 02:38:07.920 --> 02:38:25.840 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 232 02:38:25.840 --> 02:38:33.640 second. >> All those in favor say I. I. All >> those post say nay. Meeting adjourned. Part: 2 1 00:04:54.080 --> 00:35:50.960 Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. N. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. to welcome you. Thank you for attending. Viewers may watch TCAPS board of 2 00:35:50.960 --> 00:36:17.200 education meetings and committee meetings live on demand anytime. Please rise and join the St. from elementary to the flag of the United States of America to the 3 00:36:17.200 --> 00:36:48.119 stands one indivisible and justice for all. >> Great. Okay. So the agenda in favor say 4 00:36:48.160 --> 00:37:15.760 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 5 00:37:15.760 --> 00:37:32.240 the purpose of conducting a periodic personnel evaluation as allowed. Open Meetings Act PA 267 1976 section 81A. The employee requested the close session. 6 00:37:32.240 --> 00:47:00.760 >> Second. Any discussion? Tammy will >> motion carries. So, we're now into session. We'll return at this room. Hey. Heat. Heat. I'm 7 00:48:47.040 --> 01:22:36.360 Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey. Hey. Hey. Heat. Heat. Hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey, 8 01:22:43.199 --> 02:05:31.599 hey, hey. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Hey. We'll start regular business at 6:00. So, we will recess until 6. Thank you. So first item of the first item of new 9 02:05:31.599 --> 02:05:47.920 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. 10 02:05:47.920 --> 02:06:04.080 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 11 02:06:04.080 --> 02:06:20.000 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 12 02:06:20.000 --> 02:06:37.760 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 13 02:06:37.760 --> 02:06:53.119 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 14 02:06:53.119 --> 02:07:58.960 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 15 02:07:58.960 --> 02:08:15.440 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 16 02:08:15.440 --> 02:08:44.079 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 17 02:08:44.079 --> 02:09:47.840 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 18 02:09:47.840 --> 02:10:47.760 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 19 02:10:47.760 --> 02:11:03.199 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 20 02:11:03.199 --> 02:11:22.880 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 21 02:11:22.880 --> 02:11:38.480 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 22 02:11:38.480 --> 02:12:02.719 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 23 02:12:02.719 --> 02:12:27.760 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 24 02:12:27.760 --> 02:12:44.639 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. 25 02:12:44.639 --> 02:13:06.800 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 26 02:13:06.800 --> 02:13:23.639 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. 27 02:13:24.960 --> 02:13:42.719 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 28 02:13:42.719 --> 02:13:58.719 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. 29 02:13:58.719 --> 02:14:21.599 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 30 02:14:21.599 --> 02:14:42.639 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 31 02:14:42.639 --> 02:14:58.800 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 32 02:14:58.800 --> 02:15:20.880 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 33 02:15:20.880 --> 02:15:37.440 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. 34 02:15:37.440 --> 02:17:09.880 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. 35 02:17:13.280 --> 02:18:16.800 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 36 02:18:16.800 --> 02:18:33.840 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. 37 02:18:33.840 --> 02:18:50.000 >> 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, 38 02:18:50.000 --> 02:19:04.719 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 39 02:19:04.719 --> 02:19:20.479 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 40 02:19:20.479 --> 02:19:38.479 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. 41 02:19:38.479 --> 02:19:54.479 >> 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% 42 02:19:54.479 --> 02:20:11.600 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 43 02:20:11.600 --> 02:20:28.240 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 44 02:20:28.240 --> 02:20:43.920 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 45 02:20:43.920 --> 02:20:59.280 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 46 02:20:59.280 --> 02:21:16.800 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 47 02:21:16.800 --> 02:21:36.000 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 48 02:21:36.000 --> 02:21:52.399 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 49 02:21:52.399 --> 02:22:09.040 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% 50 02:22:09.040 --> 02:22:26.960 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 51 02:22:26.960 --> 02:22:42.720 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 52 02:22:42.720 --> 02:23:00.800 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 53 02:23:00.800 --> 02:23:17.040 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 54 02:23:17.040 --> 02:23:32.000 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. 55 02:23:32.000 --> 02:23:49.200 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 56 02:23:49.200 --> 02:24:06.479 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 57 02:24:06.479 --> 02:24:22.960 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 58 02:24:22.960 --> 02:24:42.479 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. 59 02:24:42.479 --> 02:24:58.640 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 60 02:24:58.640 --> 02:25:14.000 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 61 02:25:14.000 --> 02:25:36.880 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 62 02:25:36.880 --> 02:25:54.319 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 63 02:25:54.319 --> 02:26:12.160 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 64 02:26:12.160 --> 02:26:28.479 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 65 02:26:28.479 --> 02:26:48.479 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 66 02:26:48.479 --> 02:27:06.640 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 67 02:27:06.640 --> 02:27:23.840 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 68 02:27:23.840 --> 02:27:39.520 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. 69 02:27:39.520 --> 02:28:02.800 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 70 02:28:02.800 --> 02:28:19.439 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 71 02:28:19.439 --> 02:28:36.080 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 72 02:28:36.080 --> 02:28:53.520 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 73 02:28:53.520 --> 02:29:08.240 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 74 02:29:08.240 --> 02:29:26.319 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. 75 02:29:26.319 --> 02:29:42.720 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 76 02:29:42.720 --> 02:30:00.359 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. 77 02:30:01.600 --> 02:30:23.040 >> 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. 78 02:30:23.040 --> 02:30:44.880 >> 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 79 02:30:44.880 --> 02:31:01.840 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, 80 02:31:01.840 --> 02:31:17.680 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, 81 02:31:17.680 --> 02:31:34.240 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 82 02:31:34.240 --> 02:31:51.280 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 83 02:31:51.280 --> 02:32:07.439 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 84 02:32:07.439 --> 02:32:22.640 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, 85 02:32:22.640 --> 02:32:37.840 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 86 02:32:37.840 --> 02:32:55.680 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 87 02:32:55.680 --> 02:33:12.880 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 88 02:33:12.880 --> 02:33:30.479 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 89 02:33:30.479 --> 02:33:46.000 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. 90 02:33:46.000 --> 02:34:01.680 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 91 02:34:01.680 --> 02:34:16.560 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 92 02:34:16.560 --> 02:34:32.080 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 93 02:34:32.080 --> 02:34:49.760 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 94 02:34:49.760 --> 02:35:05.920 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 95 02:35:05.920 --> 02:35:22.080 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 96 02:35:22.080 --> 02:35:37.680 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 97 02:35:37.680 --> 02:35:53.760 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 98 02:35:53.760 --> 02:36:10.160 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 99 02:36:10.160 --> 02:36:24.720 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 100 02:36:24.720 --> 02:36:42.160 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. 101 02:36:42.160 --> 02:36:58.000 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 102 02:36:58.000 --> 02:37:14.240 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 103 02:37:14.240 --> 02:37:30.960 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 104 02:37:30.960 --> 02:37:47.600 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 105 02:37:47.600 --> 02:38:02.960 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 106 02:38:02.960 --> 02:38:18.240 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 107 02:38:18.240 --> 02:38:35.200 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 108 02:38:35.200 --> 02:38:51.760 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, 109 02:38:51.760 --> 02:39:07.120 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 110 02:39:07.120 --> 02:39:22.319 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 111 02:39:22.319 --> 02:39:38.720 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 112 02:39:38.720 --> 02:39:55.359 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 113 02:39:55.359 --> 02:40:12.160 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 114 02:40:12.160 --> 02:40:27.040 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? 115 02:40:27.040 --> 02:40:44.399 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. 116 02:40:44.399 --> 02:41:00.560 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 117 02:41:00.560 --> 02:41:16.880 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 118 02:41:16.880 --> 02:41:33.120 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 119 02:41:33.120 --> 02:41:48.560 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 120 02:41:48.560 --> 02:42:05.760 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 121 02:42:05.760 --> 02:42:21.120 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 122 02:42:21.120 --> 02:42:36.880 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 123 02:42:36.880 --> 02:42:52.720 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 124 02:42:52.720 --> 02:43:09.120 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 125 02:43:09.120 --> 02:43:25.760 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 126 02:43:25.760 --> 02:43:42.880 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 127 02:43:42.880 --> 02:43:59.920 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, 128 02:43:59.920 --> 02:44:16.640 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 129 02:44:16.640 --> 02:44:32.960 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, 130 02:44:32.960 --> 02:44:50.080 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 131 02:44:50.080 --> 02:45:06.240 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 132 02:45:06.240 --> 02:45:22.080 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. 133 02:45:22.080 --> 02:45:39.040 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 134 02:45:39.040 --> 02:45:58.680 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 135 02:46:00.640 --> 02:46:17.520 see >> July 2nd. >> July 2nd. Sen now known as the administration. >> I got that part. >> Yeah. >> All right. Any questions on finance? 136 02:46:17.520 --> 02:46:34.800 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 137 02:46:34.800 --> 02:46:52.800 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 138 02:46:52.800 --> 02:47:07.840 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 139 02:47:07.840 --> 02:47:24.640 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 140 02:47:24.640 --> 02:47:40.880 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 141 02:47:40.880 --> 02:47:58.240 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 142 02:47:58.240 --> 02:48:15.200 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 143 02:48:15.200 --> 02:48:32.160 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 144 02:48:32.160 --> 02:48:48.720 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 145 02:48:48.720 --> 02:49:05.840 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 146 02:49:05.840 --> 02:49:23.760 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 147 02:49:23.760 --> 02:49:40.080 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 148 02:49:40.080 --> 02:49:56.479 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 149 02:49:56.479 --> 02:50:14.640 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 150 02:50:14.640 --> 02:50:32.800 >> 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 151 02:50:32.800 --> 02:50:50.880 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 152 02:50:50.880 --> 02:51:08.880 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. 153 02:51:08.880 --> 02:51:23.439 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. 154 02:51:23.439 --> 02:51:41.479 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. 155 02:51:41.920 --> 02:51:57.760 >> 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 156 02:51:57.760 --> 02:52:13.359 >> 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 157 02:52:13.359 --> 02:52:30.479 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 158 02:52:30.479 --> 02:52:47.840 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 159 02:52:47.840 --> 02:53:03.520 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 160 02:53:03.520 --> 02:53:19.439 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 161 02:53:19.439 --> 02:53:35.359 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 162 02:53:35.359 --> 02:53:51.279 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 163 02:53:51.279 --> 02:54:07.920 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 164 02:54:07.920 --> 02:54:25.040 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 165 02:54:25.040 --> 02:54:40.880 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 166 02:54:40.880 --> 02:54:57.120 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? 167 02:54:57.120 --> 02:55:13.920 >> 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 168 02:55:13.920 --> 02:55:31.040 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 169 02:55:31.040 --> 02:55:47.600 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 170 02:55:47.600 --> 02:56:03.359 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 171 02:56:03.359 --> 02:56:20.960 >> 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 172 02:56:20.960 --> 02:56:36.479 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. 173 02:56:36.479 --> 02:56:51.920 >> 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. 174 02:56:51.920 --> 02:57:07.200 >> 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 175 02:57:07.200 --> 02:57:22.960 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? 176 02:57:22.960 --> 02:57:39.439 >> 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. 177 02:57:39.439 --> 02:58:01.920 >> 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 178 02:58:01.920 --> 02:58:18.319 >> 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 179 02:58:18.319 --> 02:58:32.960 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? 180 02:58:32.960 --> 02:58:50.399 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. 181 02:58:50.399 --> 02:59:05.279 >> 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 182 02:59:05.279 --> 02:59:21.840 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 183 02:59:21.840 --> 02:59:39.120 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 184 02:59:39.120 --> 02:59:54.640 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 185 02:59:54.640 --> 03:00:11.120 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 186 03:00:11.120 --> 03:00:28.160 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 187 03:00:28.160 --> 03:00:44.560 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 188 03:00:44.560 --> 03:01:07.279 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 189 03:01:07.279 --> 03:01:24.600 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. 190 03:01:26.720 --> 03:01:52.720 >> 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 191 03:01:52.720 --> 03:02:08.880 >> 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 192 03:02:08.880 --> 03:02:25.840 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, 193 03:02:25.840 --> 03:02:42.479 >> 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 194 03:02:42.479 --> 03:03:01.040 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 195 03:03:01.040 --> 03:03:16.720 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 196 03:03:16.720 --> 03:03:32.800 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 197 03:03:32.800 --> 03:03:48.560 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, 198 03:03:48.560 --> 03:04:04.720 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 199 03:04:04.720 --> 03:04:20.399 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, 200 03:04:20.399 --> 03:04:36.080 >> 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, 201 03:04:36.080 --> 03:04:53.760 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 202 03:04:53.760 --> 03:05:10.080 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 203 03:05:10.080 --> 03:05:31.200 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 204 03:05:31.200 --> 03:05:56.479 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 205 03:05:56.479 --> 03:06:15.160 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. 206 03:06:16.000 --> 03:06:34.319 >> That makes sense. >> Okay. >> Okay. Um, any other questions? Attending, please roll. >> Trustee, >> yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty, >> yes. >> Trusty Ballinger, >> yes. >> Hardy, >> hi. 207 03:06:34.319 --> 03:06:51.120 >> 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 208 03:06:51.120 --> 03:07:13.120 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 209 03:07:13.120 --> 03:07:28.880 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 210 03:07:28.880 --> 03:07:46.000 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 211 03:07:46.000 --> 03:08:01.279 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 212 03:08:01.279 --> 03:08:28.319 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 20 213 03:08:28.319 --> 03:08:45.520 2526 general fund and special revenue fund budgets. Any other questions? Please conduct. >> Trustymore. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Ballinger. >> Yes. 214 03:08:45.520 --> 03:08:59.840 >> Hard. >> Hi. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Uh the next discussion item is a resolution for the 2026 2027 tax levy. Uh defer to Dr. 215 03:08:59.840 --> 03:09:17.720 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 216 03:09:18.399 --> 03:09:35.439 >> 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. 217 03:09:35.439 --> 03:09:52.240 >> 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 218 03:09:52.240 --> 03:10:09.040 that are within Harris County. Okay. Uh Tammy, please call. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Schmidt. >> Yes. 219 03:10:09.040 --> 03:10:25.479 >> 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. 220 03:10:26.479 --> 03:10:47.279 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 221 03:10:47.279 --> 03:11:02.640 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 222 03:11:02.640 --> 03:11:17.920 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, 223 03:11:17.920 --> 03:11:33.920 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 224 03:11:33.920 --> 03:11:50.399 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 225 03:11:50.399 --> 03:12:07.040 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 226 03:12:07.040 --> 03:12:22.720 >> 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 227 03:12:22.720 --> 03:12:38.080 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 228 03:12:38.080 --> 03:12:54.479 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. 229 03:12:54.479 --> 03:13:09.120 >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Schmidt. >> Yes. >> Trusty Ballinger. >> Yes. >> Hardy. >> Hi. >> Trusty Moore. >> Yes. >> Trusty. >> Yes. >> Yes. Motion carries. Um moving on to 230 03:13:09.120 --> 03:13:25.920 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 231 03:13:25.920 --> 03:13:41.920 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, 232 03:13:41.920 --> 03:13:57.040 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? 233 03:13:57.040 --> 03:14:07.640 >> I move that we second. >> All those in favor say I. I. All >> those post say nay. Meeting adjourned.