WEBVTT 00:06:52.000 --> 00:07:22.000 Okay. 00:07:58.000 --> 00:08:03.000 Thank you. So much. That was so wonderful. And as you guys pack up just. 00:08:03.000 --> 00:08:16.000 To all of you students, thank you for being here. One of the things that I know many of us are most proud of is the investment in music, as part of Derry Township and our incredible music educators that are part of that. 00:08:16.000 --> 00:08:25.000 So thank you, Ms. Kisner, for bringing these students here. And I hope you guys all keep this up because you are so talented. 00:08:25.000 --> 00:08:29.000 And I look forward to someday seeing you on the high school stage is hopefully part of our orchestra, but thank you for being a part of this. 00:08:29.000 --> 00:08:44.000 Thank you for coming tonight to the moms and dads in the audience and And Guardians, thank you for investing in the time and effort to help your children be musicians. 00:08:44.000 --> 00:08:47.000 This is one of my favorite board meetings of the year. Because we get to hear from all of you. 00:08:47.000 --> 00:08:58.000 So congratulations on doing a really great job tonight and keep up the great work, OK? Thank you. 00:08:58.000 --> 00:09:07.000 Thanks to the school board for all of your support of music and journey. 00:09:07.000 --> 00:09:13.000 Okay. 00:09:13.000 --> 00:09:43.000 Yeah. 00:09:53.000 --> 00:10:03.000 Okay, moving on to our next agenda item. Speaking of recognizing impressive students and just being so appreciative of. 00:10:03.000 --> 00:10:04.000 How wonderful our student body is. We have student of the month recognition. So Ms. Wake, welcome. 00:10:04.000 --> 00:10:13.000 Thank you. Welcome. I appreciate your welcome. I am Larry Wade. 00:10:13.000 --> 00:10:23.000 I'm 1 of the assistant principals at the high school and I'm very, very proud to present our 2 students of the month this evening on behalf of our administrative team. 00:10:23.000 --> 00:10:41.000 I will introduce Will first. I understand that we're gonna go back to you're gonna present your own speech in person I think the goal is to make them as nervous as possible so that we check mark there. 00:10:41.000 --> 00:10:46.000 I find one of their teachers and I say, tell me about Will. And the speed that this came out of their mouth and your parents, you have to be so proud to hear this. 00:10:46.000 --> 00:10:58.000 Well, oh, he's intelligent thoughtful and hard working. That's what that's what your teachers say. 00:10:58.000 --> 00:11:00.000 The other thing they say is maybe you're an Eagles fan. And that was meant with the highest compliment. 00:11:00.000 --> 00:11:14.000 So we'll come on up. Thank you for all that you do in Hushi High School. 00:11:14.000 --> 00:11:15.000 Hi everyone. My name is Will Chefski from Hersey High School and I would like to first thank the school board for having me today. 00:11:15.000 --> 00:11:30.000 And recognizing me as a student of the month. I would also like to recognize my parents for always encouraging me to take the next step and persevere. 00:11:30.000 --> 00:11:44.000 To become the best version of myself. I don't ever see this or without their support. I've worked hard to consistently contribute to the community and I appreciate the recognition for my efforts that this support provides. 00:11:44.000 --> 00:11:57.000 I've had the opportunity to connect with Hershey through service and many different ways. I have been a member of the Hershey High School Chapter of National Honor Society for 2 years now and I am also the Secretary of Spanish National Honor Society. 00:11:57.000 --> 00:12:07.000 These organizations have enabled me to consistently pursue service opportunities in a local community. And in addition to the academic excellence that each of these groups expects of their members. 00:12:07.000 --> 00:12:13.000 Her she ling crew has also allowed me to serve my community helping confuse freshman navigate the early days at the high school. 00:12:13.000 --> 00:12:21.000 Coming into the house can be really difficult experience and just helping. Freshman get through those early times is a really rewarding. 00:12:21.000 --> 00:12:29.000 Experience and really amazing. A part of. Another responsibility I'm very proud of is my experience within using government club. 00:12:29.000 --> 00:12:34.000 I joined you in government in tenth grade and I've tried to become more invested within it as the years have gone by. 00:12:34.000 --> 00:12:40.000 I'm currently the administrative president and a pod leader within the club. With my ministry present responsibilities. 00:12:40.000 --> 00:12:48.000 I am tasked with organizing fundraising service events. Managing attendance and completing any other task required by a delegation leader and advisor. 00:12:48.000 --> 00:12:58.000 There's role. I organized service events with Coco Pax and Hershey Food Bank as well as several fundraisers to assist the overall well being of our club. 00:12:58.000 --> 00:13:10.000 As a pod leader, ISIS primarily new attorneys in the judicial branch of youth in government. Helping them write a legal brief formulate moral argument and overall just get a comedy to our great club. 00:13:10.000 --> 00:13:17.000 This experience have given me the ability to meet so many amazing individuals and truly improve who I am as a leader. 00:13:17.000 --> 00:13:26.000 I'm also very happy with my work as a tennis player. I play tennis for all 4 years of high school and 3 of those years have been as a varsity player. 00:13:26.000 --> 00:13:34.000 Each year I work increasingly more in order to improve my skills and hopefully get a higher spot on the team and contribute. 00:13:34.000 --> 00:13:38.000 Stephen. 00:13:38.000 --> 00:13:45.000 I started my first year as a GB exhibition player and now in my last year I've earned a spot on our first double do on varsity. 00:13:45.000 --> 00:13:52.000 We're currently in the midst of a season and working hard to win as many games as possible. We even just want a match at Chambersburg today. 00:13:52.000 --> 00:13:59.000 It's always been a pleasure to be part of the Hershey tennis team and fight through matches every week, no matter how difficult or challenging they may be. 00:13:59.000 --> 00:14:10.000 And school, I take a range of different classes, but I usually prefer subjects within closer to history. I'm fascinated by decisions, actions, and movements of the past and how they continue to contribute to our modern world. 00:14:10.000 --> 00:14:17.000 I also often enjoy English classes and opportunity. They provide to explore my own writing and the depth of different creative works. 00:14:17.000 --> 00:14:23.000 We'll get into my future. I plan on attending college, but I'm not exactly certain where that will be just yet. 00:14:23.000 --> 00:14:32.000 I look forward to going to college undecided to better understand what I want to do for Maybe not the rest of my life before. 00:14:32.000 --> 00:14:43.000 A good part of my life. Thank you once again for inviting me here today. 00:14:43.000 --> 00:14:50.000 Our second student of the month is, Emma Burke. So come on up, Emma. 00:14:50.000 --> 00:15:02.000 You're an amazing kid. But we have a teacher here who wants to say the words just right in front of you Laurie just told me that this was happening, but that's okay. 00:15:02.000 --> 00:15:07.000 I have so many words to say about Emma. So you might know Emma or recognize her from Friday night. 00:15:07.000 --> 00:15:09.000 Football Emma is our lead drum major for the high school marching band, but I've gotten to know Emma as my intern for this her throughout her senior year. 00:15:09.000 --> 00:15:22.000 She works with me almost every day to build engagement through our social media through attending events and especially just to engage our student population. 00:15:22.000 --> 00:15:31.000 She's incredibly detailed and creative and I trust her like I would trust her. Paid experience coworker. 00:15:31.000 --> 00:15:36.000 She's gonna leave huge shoes to fill next year and I don't know how I'm gonna replace her. 00:15:36.000 --> 00:15:37.000 But it's been a pleasure to get to know her and brainstorm and be creative with her over the last year. 00:15:37.000 --> 00:15:49.000 And I'm so proud of her and the work that she's done for her internship and I'm just excited about her opportunities post-secondary. 00:15:49.000 --> 00:15:51.000 I know she has some very good ones. But hopefully she'll share more about that. She's very humble, but I hope that she shares all the things that she does for her. 00:15:51.000 --> 00:16:02.000 She high school and for our community. Emma. Thank you. Good evening. 00:16:02.000 --> 00:16:08.000 My name is Emma Burke and I am a senior at Hershey High School. Thank you for welcoming me to today's board meeting. 00:16:08.000 --> 00:16:14.000 I'm very grateful and humble to be recognized as the March student of the month by Hershey High School. 00:16:14.000 --> 00:16:22.000 And guidance provided by the HHS administration and teachers have played a pivotal role in shaping both my academic journey and my personal growth. 00:16:22.000 --> 00:16:31.000 I am one of the head drum majors of the Trojan marching band, the president of musical Mentors Club and the president of the Triumph Music Honor Society. 00:16:31.000 --> 00:16:36.000 I'm also successfully auditioned for PMEA District, Region, and All State Band. 00:16:36.000 --> 00:16:46.000 I would like to thank Mr. Brandon Booterba who has devoted time and energy to develop me as a musician, leader, and individual and for his dedication and supporting me through all the ups and downs. 00:16:46.000 --> 00:16:59.000 Additionally, I'm a member of the National Honor Society, a named AP scholar, a member of the HHS AI Task Force, member of Garden Club, Trojan buddies, and helping people period club. 00:16:59.000 --> 00:17:13.000 I'm also the DTSC communications intern for Sarah Carp. I'm in incredibly grateful for Sarah who has inspired me to follow my passions and has prepared me for not just secondary education but my future of real world career experiences. 00:17:13.000 --> 00:17:28.000 After graduating, I plan to attend a four-year university and study digital communications. Once again, thank you so much for the opportunity and honor to share my journey. 00:17:28.000 --> 00:17:33.000 Thank you. For your support of our students. It's truly a pleasure to work. For all of you and for all of them. 00:17:33.000 --> 00:17:43.000 So thank you. Thank you, Miss Wade. And thank you. Emma and Will, congratulations once again. 00:17:43.000 --> 00:17:54.000 And you, our students always impressed me so much with the diverse interests and activities and you make me tired a little bit when I hear all the things you're involved in. 00:17:54.000 --> 00:18:01.000 But can congratulations and I know that your futures look really bright and We're really proud to have you as Derry Township students. 00:18:01.000 --> 00:18:09.000 So good luck to you in these last few months and congratulations. 00:18:09.000 --> 00:18:18.000 Okay, moving on. I would like to announce that the board met in executive session prior to this meeting to discuss informational items. 00:18:18.000 --> 00:18:27.000 Well now have our first public comment period for the evening, which is an opportunity for residents and taxpayers to address the board on matters related to the agenda. 00:18:27.000 --> 00:18:38.000 Citizens wishing to speak may do so either in person or electronically. If in person, a registration form that may be found on the sign in table should be completed and submitted to Board Secretary Mrs. A. 00:18:38.000 --> 00:18:48.000 When your name is announced, come to the microphone. If you are participating online, you must have registered individually with your full name and address to be recognized and you may raise your virtual hand for recognition. 00:18:48.000 --> 00:18:54.000 For all speakers, ones who are recognized, it is only necessary you identify yourself by providing your full name. 00:18:54.000 --> 00:18:59.000 As a reminder, public comment is not a forum for personal attacks, antagonistic behavior or harassment. 00:18:59.000 --> 00:19:10.000 Please be advised that you are accountable for any legal ramifications and liability resulting from statements misrepresenting the truth to faming individuals or disclosing personal information not a public concern. 00:19:10.000 --> 00:19:17.000 To provide other residents with an opportunity to speak. Each speaker is limited to 1 5 min of speaking time once recognized. 00:19:17.000 --> 00:19:22.000 During each of the public comment periods. I will ask board treasurer, Mr. Rizotta, please keep time. 00:19:22.000 --> 00:19:31.000 When necessary, the board may set a maximum time for the public comment portion of any meeting. Mrs. A, are there any residents or taxpayers who have registered to comment in person at this time? 00:19:31.000 --> 00:19:35.000 Yes, Jennifer Sloppy is here to speak 00:19:35.000 --> 00:19:45.000 Good evening. Thank you. So at the last board meeting, there were some discussion about cost of laurel life program. 00:19:45.000 --> 00:19:51.000 So I'd like to make some comments on that. Is I in the appropriate session? Is this okay? 00:19:51.000 --> 00:19:59.000 So I know there were some questions raised about, you know, what is the cost and as soon as, you know, line item is pretty high. 00:19:59.000 --> 00:20:10.000 And trying to understand how much special education costs like is really confusing to me. It's not something I've ever tried to understand. 00:20:10.000 --> 00:20:17.000 So I just wanna bring up a cost that you know you're not gonna see in a budget and it's not gonna be a line item. 00:20:17.000 --> 00:20:32.000 But that is like the time and the resources of our administrators. I don't know if any of you have ever been to IEP meeting before, but For a district, it's a pretty big investment of time. 00:20:32.000 --> 00:20:57.000 So an IEP meeting, you're required to invite the parents. You're required to have a special ed teacher, which is usually that your case manager at general education teacher, a representative from your school which is usually the principal and I don't know if this is true for everybody, but when I go to IEP meetings, either, or Mrs. Persian is usually there. 00:20:57.000 --> 00:21:04.000 Sometimes even both, cause I don't know, maybe I'm a lot. But, so it's, and then sometimes Dr. 00:21:04.000 --> 00:21:12.000 Lillenstein, the school psychologist comes, sometimes if the speech pathologist is available or the occupational therapist. 00:21:12.000 --> 00:21:21.000 Like it's a lot of people to come to these meetings and it's just like you're not gonna see like That is an hourly rate. Dr. 00:21:21.000 --> 00:21:32.000 Loanstein spent this much time in the meeting, right? But you know, the time if those meetings are productive. 00:21:32.000 --> 00:21:44.000 That's great. But I've also been to a lot of IEP meetings that are not productive that Maybe don't use our administrators time in the best way and like I don't want to consume all the schools resources. 00:21:44.000 --> 00:21:50.000 I don't want to do that. If I come to meeting I wanted to be productive and if it's not going to be productive. 00:21:50.000 --> 00:22:02.000 I don't wanna, you know, waste the school's resources on that. So one thing that the Laurel Life program brings, which 00:22:02.000 --> 00:22:13.000 It saves your very limited and valuable resources of things like school psychologists. Because the school now has to spend a lot more time in the IEP meetings. 00:22:13.000 --> 00:22:17.000 And actually I'm glad I didn't know Mrs. Shark and Mrs. Percy would be here. 00:22:17.000 --> 00:22:25.000 Like, haven't I been a lot easier to deal with? Like, it's, they're laughing because it's so true. 00:22:25.000 --> 00:22:37.000 Like, so. That's not a item you're gonna see in your budget. But you know, it's really preserving some very important school resources we have. 00:22:37.000 --> 00:22:59.000 They were laughing, like they know. Yes. And just to speak generally like. The money we spend on special education It's not really a choice like the government says you have to do these things And most of them are unfunded mandates. 00:22:59.000 --> 00:23:08.000 You know, you, I mean, I'm old enough to remember when George Bush number one ran for president, he's like, read my lips, no new taxes. 00:23:08.000 --> 00:23:16.000 Well, I mean, that's the same president that pushed through the idea act. Which was largely unfunded. 00:23:16.000 --> 00:23:23.000 Like the federal government says you have to do this. But we're not gonna give you any money to do it and it's gonna be expensive. 00:23:23.000 --> 00:23:38.000 So in like you see the court cases I sent passed around a couple weeks ago, like the Andrew case of 2017 is really asking a lot more of our school districts. 00:23:38.000 --> 00:23:47.000 You know, to provide, you know, they're really like increasing the level of what free and appropriate public education means. 00:23:47.000 --> 00:23:56.000 So in Pennsylvania, the state of Pennsylvania between 2,008 and 2,019. So that's like a 10 year gap. 00:23:56.000 --> 00:24:08.000 In the state of Pennsylvania, our special spend special education spending grew from. 2.2. 30 s. 00:24:08.000 --> 00:24:19.000 So it grew by like. 2.5 billion but the state has only given school districts another another 156 million. 00:24:19.000 --> 00:24:37.000 You know, so 2.5 billion. Increased cost, 156 million. And that cost, it gets pushed onto the local school districts and That's just 3 reality we have to deal with that the government says you got to do this thing And we're not gonna give you money, but you still gotta do it. 00:24:37.000 --> 00:24:46.000 And that's just the reality. So thank you. Thank you. 00:24:46.000 --> 00:24:53.000 Is there anyone who would like to participate online? 00:24:53.000 --> 00:24:58.000 At this time there are no hands raced. 00:24:58.000 --> 00:25:04.000 Thank you. Hey, we'll now close our first public comment period. And move on to standing committee meeting reports. 00:25:04.000 --> 00:25:11.000 The finance committee meeting for this evening was rescheduled to April eighth, but the general services standing committee did meet today. 00:25:11.000 --> 00:25:16.000 This is Wrens. Do you have a general services report, please? I do, Mr. Thank you. 00:25:16.000 --> 00:25:24.000 Today we had a presentation from our architect at Crabtree. We saw some conceptual classroom designs. 00:25:24.000 --> 00:25:31.000 We had a proposal from, about how we can wrap up our open permits and move on with. 00:25:31.000 --> 00:25:42.000 Projects that we have in the works. We had a concession stand update for Mr. We had a recommendation for a turf and turf and track resurfacing. 00:25:42.000 --> 00:25:50.000 And we got some information on repairs that are needed to the sinkhole that are in the parking lot of the district office. 00:25:50.000 --> 00:25:58.000 And if you would like any more information on those, the minutes for that meeting will be available and you can also listen to the audio. 00:25:58.000 --> 00:26:02.000 Thank you, Mrs. Friends. You're welcome. 00:26:02.000 --> 00:26:18.000 Next up is our student representatives report and this evening representatives, Kolarasi and Sa'd are here, but before they give their report, I would like to congratulate Ms. Colerasi on her impressive accomplishments at the PI WA state championships. 00:26:18.000 --> 00:26:23.000 As the eighth place finisher in the 100 free, the sixth place finisher in the 200 free. 00:26:23.000 --> 00:26:32.000 The twelfth place in the 200 free relay in the 3 A division. Since she has left herself out of her accomplishments in some of her reports. 00:26:32.000 --> 00:26:40.000 I wanted to make sure to lead off with them this evening. So congratulations. And Now, do you have a report for us? 00:26:40.000 --> 00:26:56.000 I do. Thank you. I did not include that in my report, but I would also like to give a big thank you to Mr. Montadoro or athletic director who was at our meet all 3 days prelims and finals and for anyone that's not familiar with swimming, those are very long days and he drove us back and forth from the pool and overall was a great cheerleader for this film team. 00:26:56.000 --> 00:27:07.000 So a big thank you to Mr. Montodoro. More for sports after their flyers cut victory. 00:27:07.000 --> 00:27:12.000 Hershey boys hockey went out of the state final game and one with a score of 4 to 2. 00:27:12.000 --> 00:27:17.000 This is the very first ever hockey state championship in history. On Friday our children buddies club celebrated roll down syndrome day with 3.2 1 for life PA. 00:27:17.000 --> 00:27:36.000 With a fun family net at Troakes. Spring sports are in full swing. Boys lacrosse, girls softball and boys tennis all had games today while girls across track and boys volleyball compete tomorrow. 00:27:36.000 --> 00:27:44.000 Good luck everybody. The Hershey Public Library is hosting a Science For All event featuring Legos and robots on Wednesday from 4 to 5 p. 00:27:44.000 --> 00:27:50.000 M. This event is open to all Hershey community students from Our fifth grade students visited JA. 00:27:50.000 --> 00:27:58.000 Bstown last week. They were given jobs and community roles to learn real-world skills like money management, voting, and the importance of collaboration. 00:27:58.000 --> 00:28:08.000 And looking back at the pictures, I remember my own time at this town and I made lots of memories that I still remember and I still use some of the skills they taught me. 00:28:08.000 --> 00:28:16.000 Congratulations to our middle school nurse, Tracy Dawson, for being named South Central Region School Nurse of the Year. 00:28:16.000 --> 00:28:21.000 This award was given to her by the PA Association of School Nurses and Practitioners. 00:28:21.000 --> 00:28:32.000 On March fifteenth, AP drawing and twod students went to Midtown Harrisburg to see exhibits at the Susquehanna Art Museum, sketch of the Midtown Scholar and visit artists in their studios at Melworks. 00:28:32.000 --> 00:28:54.000 Okay. I'm sure that and I have some more information about the high school. So both Hershey High School and Hershey Middle School competed in the PA Central Region Science Olympia Tournament this past Saturday at Millersville University and both teams took home second-place trophies in their respective divisions and earned spots in the state-level tournament. 00:28:54.000 --> 00:29:09.000 And today, Link you visited the middle school to play games and answer any questions the eighth graders had about high school and today's activity is just the start of linkage plans to prepare and guide our eighth grade students through the middle to high school transition. 00:29:09.000 --> 00:29:17.000 Similarly web crew leaders from the middle school met with fifth grade students on Friday to talk about their middle school schedules, classes and extracurriculars. 00:29:17.000 --> 00:29:26.000 We had our 30 first annual Hershey High School Mini on Friday and our total was $36,951. 00:29:26.000 --> 00:29:32.000 Personally have been part of Mini-don for 3 years now and I'm immensely proud of what we accomplished this year. 00:29:32.000 --> 00:29:40.000 The Mini-song community would like to thank the student body club advisors, HHS administration, local businesses and community for helping us you so many milestones this school year. 00:29:40.000 --> 00:29:48.000 We would not be able to help so many of our four-dims families impacted by pediatric cancer without your sport. 00:29:48.000 --> 00:29:52.000 Thank you. 00:29:52.000 --> 00:29:56.000 Thank you. Ladies. 00:29:56.000 --> 00:30:01.000 I'm sorry if I embarrassed you, Miss. Colorado. I wanted to make sure that you were recognized. 00:30:01.000 --> 00:30:14.000 We're very proud of you. The items that will be listed on the screen are on the anticipated April eighth, 2,024 board of directors meeting agenda. 00:30:14.000 --> 00:30:19.000 In unfinished business this evening. We have an elementary facility update. Dr. Renzo. 00:30:19.000 --> 00:30:25.000 Thank you, mister. Fedavia has come on board as our owners rep, which is wonderful. 00:30:25.000 --> 00:30:39.000 We met with them on March sixth to review the project thus far and they walked us through it. Series of questions to help them understand what has been accomplished so far and to ensure that they understand are in aligned with our needs as a district. 00:30:39.000 --> 00:30:45.000 We also met as a full team on March thirteenth and this was the first meeting that also included board member representatives. 00:30:45.000 --> 00:30:59.000 At that meeting we made introductions because there are lots of new faces in the room. But I found that to be a wildly productive meeting and very important for moving the project forward. 00:30:59.000 --> 00:31:00.000 We got to work looking at potential classroom layouts based upon design. Work that teachers had done back in February. 00:31:00.000 --> 00:31:12.000 Mr. Colstock continued to walk us through what those creative designs might look like in actual classroom spaces. 00:31:12.000 --> 00:31:16.000 There's still a lot of work to do in this preliminary phase and a request that we had in that meeting is to have an opportunity to take the teacher team. 00:31:16.000 --> 00:31:31.000 On a school visit as well as to give them a chance to see their designs come to life. So that they have the opportunity to know whether or not they're creative thoughts are being interpreted correctly. 00:31:31.000 --> 00:31:37.000 We are also working to schedule, so we're working to schedule that school visit on June third. 00:31:37.000 --> 00:31:38.000 Additionally, we're to our civil engineer began the site survey work last week. You may have seen them around. 00:31:38.000 --> 00:31:56.000 You may have seen or heard the drone. That's a critical component to the design process as it will allow us to know for certain where the new building can be located and perhaps more importantly where the new building can be located and perhaps more importantly where it cannot be located. 00:31:56.000 --> 00:32:01.000 And that is my update on that for the moment. Thank you. Thank you. 00:32:01.000 --> 00:32:10.000 Moving on to consent agenda, the consent agenda contains routinely adopted items and items that normally do not require public deliberation on the part of the board. 00:32:10.000 --> 00:32:15.000 A board member may pull items which will then be discussed and voted on separately. May I please have a motion to approve the consent agenda items as listed? 00:32:15.000 --> 00:32:21.000 So move, Jennifer Wrens. 00:32:21.000 --> 00:32:28.000 Is there any discussion? This is a standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say I. Aye. 00:32:28.000 --> 00:32:32.000 Any opposed say no. Consent agenda items are approved. 00:32:32.000 --> 00:32:39.000 For new business this evening, our first item is the elementary lower life service agreement. Dr. Winslow. 00:32:39.000 --> 00:32:45.000 The administration recommends the approval of the Laura Life Service Agreement to provide services to the elementary school. 00:32:45.000 --> 00:32:51.000 Thank you, May, please have a motion to approve the elementary school lower life services agreement. So move Stuart Mcover. 00:32:51.000 --> 00:32:55.000 Second, Jennifer Wrens. Is there any discussion? Yeah, this is Erica Schmidt. 00:32:55.000 --> 00:33:04.000 Are we going to do this individually or? Each contract will be individually approved. Okay, so this is for the transition, classroom curve. 00:33:04.000 --> 00:33:10.000 In the elementary school, yes, yes. 00:33:10.000 --> 00:33:17.000 I'm sorry, did you have any? Well, I do have, for this one. 00:33:17.000 --> 00:33:20.000 Is there any other discussion on this item? 00:33:20.000 --> 00:33:25.000 This is a standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed? 00:33:25.000 --> 00:33:30.000 Say no. That item is approved. Our next item is the middle school lower life service agreement, Dr. 00:33:30.000 --> 00:33:36.000 Windsor. The administration recommends the approval of the Laura Life Service Agreement to provide services to the middle school. 00:33:36.000 --> 00:33:43.000 Thank you, May. I please have a motion to approve the middle school oral life services agreement. So move charge to second Jennifer Wrens. 00:33:43.000 --> 00:33:50.000 Is there any discussion? This is Erica Schmidt. So I, I just wanted to say. 00:33:50.000 --> 00:34:02.000 Just more of a comment. On the new proposal for the therapists. I think it goes without saying this board wants to continue to support the needs of our special education. 00:34:02.000 --> 00:34:17.000 Students and the department. With remaining fiscally responsible to the district itself. Because we have discussed and are able to fund the proposed high school, middle school therapy programs. 00:34:17.000 --> 00:34:26.000 This year and especially when we reevaluate for next year. I will vote yes to this. 00:34:26.000 --> 00:34:38.000 But I think it would be important for the special ed department and the administration to when it comes again next year. 00:34:38.000 --> 00:34:50.000 To reboot on this is to give some solid information to the board and just let us know. How it's progressing, how we are doing, and if it is. 00:34:50.000 --> 00:34:55.000 It is doing what we are expecting it to do and how it's doing. 00:34:55.000 --> 00:34:59.000 Thank you. Is there any other discussion? 00:34:59.000 --> 00:35:06.000 This is a standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say I. 00:35:06.000 --> 00:35:16.000 Next item is the high school or a life service agreement, Dr. Windsor. The administration recommends the approval of the lower life service agreement to provide services to the high school. 00:35:16.000 --> 00:35:22.000 Thank you, May. I please have a motion to approve the high school lower life services agreement. So move Jennifer Wrens. 00:35:22.000 --> 00:35:29.000 Second Tracy Roy. Is there any discussion? This is standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say aye. 00:35:29.000 --> 00:35:36.000 Any opposed say no. It is approved. Approval of the online bus option, Dr. Windsor. 00:35:36.000 --> 00:35:47.000 I just wanna say thank you. That means a lot to us. It's a big deal. The administration recommends the board approve the auction sale of 3 bluebirds. 00:35:47.000 --> 00:35:53.000 Vision diesel school buses utilizing the 4 22 auction sales online. Thank you, Maya. 00:35:53.000 --> 00:35:58.000 Please have a motion to approve the auction or sale of the 3 buses. So moved N to Ron Burger. 00:35:58.000 --> 00:36:03.000 Second Cheshire. Is there any? Yeah, this is Microsoft. Just Dr. 00:36:03.000 --> 00:36:12.000 Winslow, where are we as far as getting the new buses in. I mean, it's been they've been delayed for quite some time and I don't know if we got caught up in our cycle. 00:36:12.000 --> 00:36:18.000 That's a good question. I actually think that this is Purcell can probably answer that. No, we are caught up. 00:36:18.000 --> 00:36:19.000 We did get the buses for this current year and we're actually on track and that is why we can do the auction. 00:36:19.000 --> 00:36:31.000 We've not done the auction the last couple of years because they were behind and there was some concern about timing, but now with. 00:36:31.000 --> 00:36:38.000 Being on track for timing. Mr. Bell feels very comfortable now going through with the auction on the old buses. 00:36:38.000 --> 00:36:42.000 Thank you. Thank you. Thanks. Is there any other discussion? 00:36:42.000 --> 00:36:47.000 This is a standard voice boat. All in favor, please say I. All right. Any opposed say no. 00:36:47.000 --> 00:36:58.000 That's action is approved. Next item is acceptance of gift, Dr. The administration recommends accepting the $4,795 gift. 00:36:58.000 --> 00:37:07.000 From the Hershey Veterinary Hospital for our baseball player safety. Thank you. May I please have a motion to accept the $4,795 gift from Hershey Veterinary Hospital. 00:37:07.000 --> 00:37:14.000 So move Jennifer Wrens. Second. Is there any discussion? 00:37:14.000 --> 00:37:20.000 This is standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say aye. Aye. Any opposed say no. 00:37:20.000 --> 00:37:30.000 Approval of the Derry Township School District comprehensive plan Dr. Windsor the administration recommends the approval of the Derry Township School District comprehensive plan, 2,024 through 2,027. 00:37:30.000 --> 00:37:37.000 The proposed comprehensive plan has been on display in the following locations. The Hershey Public Library, the district office in Derry Township. 00:37:37.000 --> 00:37:46.000 School district website. Thank you. May I please have a motion to approve the Derry Township School District comprehensive plan for 2,024 through 2,027. 00:37:46.000 --> 00:37:51.000 Second Tracy Roy, is there any discussion? This is Eric Schmidt. I just had a quick question. 00:37:51.000 --> 00:37:58.000 Dr. Winslow, if People have not looked at it. Or have questions about it. 00:37:58.000 --> 00:38:06.000 Are they able, would they be able to contact you? Yeah, of course. Yeah, absolutely. Okay. Thank you. 00:38:06.000 --> 00:38:20.000 It is. I will just as part of this discussion, I will say that it has and as I shared with the steering committee it's changed dramatically and much of it is a checklist that the state has provided that we have to show evidence that we're complying. 00:38:20.000 --> 00:38:26.000 It's much less of a narrative that. We used to be able to create more of our own. 00:38:26.000 --> 00:38:32.000 But I'm happy to walk anybody through. It's a little confused. I mean, it can be confused. 00:38:32.000 --> 00:38:36.000 The way it prints out is not. Super conducive for somebody just pick it up and read it. 00:38:36.000 --> 00:38:41.000 Right, right. That's kind of what I was saying. That's all sure. Yeah, absolutely. 00:38:41.000 --> 00:38:44.000 And this is Lindsay DI will comment to having been on the comprehensive plan steering committee as a board delegate this year. 00:38:44.000 --> 00:39:00.000 It did require a lot of background to understand. So, to pick it up and read it with has a lot of education speak and and not a lot of detail in context. 00:39:00.000 --> 00:39:08.000 But that being said, having served on the steering committee, I recognize just the incredible amount of work that it takes. 00:39:08.000 --> 00:39:19.000 And so the steering committee was comprised of Dr. Windsor, the administration board members, parent representatives in the community, various stakeholders. 00:39:19.000 --> 00:39:31.000 As well, which I loved that part. It was just a really great opportunity to facilitate discussion and I'm grateful to the administration for allowing that because we initially had one meeting and the conversation was so robust and. 00:39:31.000 --> 00:39:39.000 The administration really listened to the committee's feedback and held another session as well to be able to provide updates and have further conversation. 00:39:39.000 --> 00:39:56.000 So recognizing how important that the work is that that's laid out inside of the comp plan. I appreciate and recognize the administration for what you do. 00:39:56.000 --> 00:40:03.000 So thank you for that. And there will be a piece that we do not have created yet. But we will do a glossary. 00:40:03.000 --> 00:40:11.000 Because they're a lot of education. One of the requests from the committee was a glossary of terms because there were many questions. 00:40:11.000 --> 00:40:20.000 Okay. Yeah, very good point. Yeah, there's no place to put like. The document itself doesn't have a space to do that, but we will create our own that we will post with it. 00:40:20.000 --> 00:40:23.000 Once it is submitted and finalized. And Ms. Carpenter did a great job providing the meeting materials for that to explain a lot of those. 00:40:23.000 --> 00:40:33.000 Ahead of time, so I'm sure she will do a wonderful job. Posting on the website. 00:40:33.000 --> 00:40:41.000 Thank you again. Is there any other discussion? This is a standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say aye. 00:40:41.000 --> 00:40:44.000 Any opposed saying no? 00:40:44.000 --> 00:41:00.000 The comprehensive plan is approved. The next item is the root 2 proposal, Dr. Windsor. The administration recommends the approval of the proposal from or 2 to close out open Dauphin County conservation permits and complete the high school stormwater base and restoration project. 00:41:00.000 --> 00:41:01.000 Thank you. May I please have a motion to approve the number 2 proposal? So move, Jennifer Wrens. 00:41:01.000 --> 00:41:10.000 Second, Nestor on burger. Is there any discussion? 00:41:10.000 --> 00:41:21.000 Dr. Windsor, just for the purpose, of Meeting minutes and the record, would you be able just to provide some background on how we got here and what this is covering? 00:41:21.000 --> 00:41:27.000 Absolutely. Back in, I think it was September now. It's been. Far longer than I wish it was. 00:41:27.000 --> 00:41:35.000 We discovered as we were working on the softball parking lot and improvements at Memorial Field parking lot. 00:41:35.000 --> 00:41:48.000 That. We would need to work with. Dolphin County Conservation District, because of the size of that project and making sure that we had a appropriate green space and storm water management plans in place. 00:41:48.000 --> 00:42:02.000 We went to the conservation district to get a permit and seek their approval. We learned that we actually had several outstanding permits from very old projects. 00:42:02.000 --> 00:42:07.000 On the district. District property and that Initially, we're like, well, we should be able to figure this out in a few weeks. 00:42:07.000 --> 00:42:18.000 It's not too much of a problem. Here we are, 5, 6 months later, finally with a plan. 00:42:18.000 --> 00:42:31.000 Because the water tanks that are in question are underneath the parking lot of the ECC, the infiltration bed that's in question that the athletic field is underground. 00:42:31.000 --> 00:42:32.000 The basin that we filled in the sinkholes for is actually part of this project as well. 00:42:32.000 --> 00:42:46.000 And needs to have the remediation complete before we can move forward. We were not able to find as built plans many of these projects are as many as much as 25 years old. 00:42:46.000 --> 00:42:59.000 And so over 2 has been wonderful in helping us. While also maintaining their company integrity, because they didn't want to just sign off on something that they didn't actually build and had no evidence was functioning properly. 00:42:59.000 --> 00:43:13.000 So they have worked really hard through several different iterations and plans to come up with a plan that they felt comfortable signing off on the permit so that we could have our notice of termination submitted, but also would not cost the district a small fortune. 00:43:13.000 --> 00:43:24.000 So I'm very pleased with what they have brought forward. And one of the questions that came up with General Services is is the conservation district going to be okay with this plan? 00:43:24.000 --> 00:43:27.000 And before anything is done, we will make sure that the conservation district is also okay with the plan. But we need to know that we could move forward. 00:43:27.000 --> 00:43:35.000 With it before we could bring it to them. So I'm very comfortable with the plan. It's it's good. 00:43:35.000 --> 00:43:46.000 We're 2 is very comfortable with the plan. They have equipment that will they'll be able to view things underground without having to dig up our parking lots in our fields. 00:43:46.000 --> 00:43:50.000 Which we did not want to do. So that is That is how we got here. Thank you. 00:43:50.000 --> 00:44:04.000 And just to clarify and confirm, many of these end of work permits were not that we can identify required at the time the work was completed and is now something there. 00:44:04.000 --> 00:44:13.000 So this is not anything that was negligent on behalf of the district or who. We contracted to complete the work. 00:44:13.000 --> 00:44:28.000 But rather kind of a compliance. We think that's where possibility. Okay. I don't have that exact legislation or requirements from those periods of time to know what the county the township no one has right anything on record that would have supported this. Exactly. 00:44:28.000 --> 00:44:38.000 There's not documentation exactly. Okay. So it is Mike Reserve. So what are our plans and going forward to make sure that you know, I know we didn't. 00:44:38.000 --> 00:44:45.000 Maybe get into the situation. For reasons in the past. But how do we prevent this in the future? 00:44:45.000 --> 00:44:48.000 Of being missed or we putting that in our piece. Yeah, like I think now that we know about it, it's something that we will make sure that. 00:44:48.000 --> 00:45:01.000 You know, like when I think about the elementary project. Like we would not be able to move forward on that project without closing out these permits. 00:45:01.000 --> 00:45:09.000 But it's something that I've already brought up with our owners rep. So that they can also be on top of it and make sure that as that civil engineering and geotech type work is done. 00:45:09.000 --> 00:45:25.000 That the as built plans are submitted with the notice of terminations when it's completed. Right. And I know as well that, you know, we have for a large project, we have an owner's rep, which really helps us out tremendously. 00:45:25.000 --> 00:45:28.000 And I think that is an important step. Forward but for the smaller projects we don't have that. 00:45:28.000 --> 00:45:40.000 So it's And for the for the kind of projects that we're doing so it's only if something is on an acre or more that it would trigger. 00:45:40.000 --> 00:45:50.000 This type of thing with the conservation district. And why the engineers that And that's why I suspect that there were different regulations at the time as far as what needed to be submitted. 00:45:50.000 --> 00:46:00.000 Because it just doesn't seem like good practice for an engineer to not follow through with their as built and make sure that it was. 00:46:00.000 --> 00:46:15.000 That the permit was closed out. But it was something that in working with her to as soon as they knew the the size of the the parking lots and that it was Literally, 10.9 of an acre. 00:46:15.000 --> 00:46:21.000 They were immediately triggered. We had to talk to the conservation district about this and make sure that we're doing it. 00:46:21.000 --> 00:46:27.000 The right way and that they're on board. So I feel like there are things that have been put in place. 00:46:27.000 --> 00:46:36.000 Since. 25 years ago that. Seems to be at the forefront of the folks mind that we're working with. 00:46:36.000 --> 00:46:39.000 And if it didn't come up, it would certainly be something that I would now question. 00:46:39.000 --> 00:46:46.000 Hi, I've learned an awful lot about it in the last 5, 6 months. Alright, thank you for the update. 00:46:46.000 --> 00:47:05.000 Of course, thank you. But Mr. Rizzo's point, is there something from like a procedural, you know, kind of when, when your brain and knowledge is not there or anyone going through this right now, you know, kind of when your brain and knowledge is not there or anyone going through this right now, and I don't even kind that that's a piece of it that we want to make sure is 00:47:05.000 --> 00:47:14.000 wrapped up at the end of a project. Yeah, absolutely. Great, thank you. Is there any other discussion on this? 00:47:14.000 --> 00:47:21.000 This is a standard voice vote. All those in favor please say aye. There were 2 proposals approved. 00:47:21.000 --> 00:47:26.000 Next item is personnel resignations, Dr. Windsor. 00:47:26.000 --> 00:47:34.000 The administration recommends the approval of the personnel resignations. May please have a motion to approve personnel resignations. 00:47:34.000 --> 00:47:39.000 So move, Jessica. Second, Jennifer Wrens. Is there any discussion? This is a standard voice vote. 00:47:39.000 --> 00:47:44.000 All those in favor say aye. 00:47:44.000 --> 00:47:53.000 Our final new business item this evening is Personnel General, Dr. Windsor. The administration recommends the approval of the list of personnel and recognition of any listed transfers. 00:47:53.000 --> 00:47:54.000 Thank you, Maya, please have a motion to approve the list of personnel and recognition of any listed transfers. 00:47:54.000 --> 00:48:04.000 So move, Jennifer Wrens. Second, and Nestoron burger. Is there any discussion? 00:48:04.000 --> 00:48:08.000 I would like, this is Mr. Rizzo, I would like to say, Congratulations to the business department. 00:48:08.000 --> 00:48:18.000 That we're finally filling a role. Take a burden off, Miss Purcell. And for everyone, it's, supported, Miss Purcell. 00:48:18.000 --> 00:48:26.000 Thank you from from the board. Okay, yes, here, here. You look forward to welcoming. 00:48:26.000 --> 00:48:32.000 Our new assistant business manager. 00:48:32.000 --> 00:48:40.000 Is there any other discussion? Hearing none, this is standard voice vote. All those in favor, please say I. 00:48:40.000 --> 00:48:48.000 Personnel General is approved. There are no delegate reports on the agenda this evening, so we'll move on to board member reports. 00:48:48.000 --> 00:48:53.000 Are there any board members who would like to give a report? 00:48:53.000 --> 00:48:57.000 Dr. Windsor, do you have a superintendent's report? I do. Thank you. 00:48:57.000 --> 00:49:06.000 Several scheduling things. And also, I mean, the kids always say that like the fun and cool stuff. 00:49:06.000 --> 00:49:12.000 Great things going on. But I've tried to now find other things to make sure that I'm talking about. 00:49:12.000 --> 00:49:13.000 But just a reminder that Wednesday, March 20 seventh is a snow makeup day. We will be closed for students and teachers and staff on Thursday. 00:49:13.000 --> 00:49:23.000 Friday through Monday and all offices will also be closed during that time. There will be many of us still working on Thursday. 00:49:23.000 --> 00:49:32.000 But there's no kids or teachers here. So. There also be a lot of people taking vacation days. 00:49:32.000 --> 00:49:41.000 As well. We do have a scheduled early dismissal on April, the eighth out of an abundance of caution as the solar eclipse will be occurring at the time of our normal dismissal. 00:49:41.000 --> 00:49:49.000 Students will be served lunch prior to dismissal. Athletics and other after-school activities may still be occurring. 00:49:49.000 --> 00:49:55.000 Most of them will be occurring on the eighth, but times have been adjusted to begin after 4 30. 00:49:55.000 --> 00:50:02.000 So that the eclipse is complete. Anytime that students would need to be outside. 00:50:02.000 --> 00:50:09.000 And students should double check with their coaches and advisors if they have questions or if they're unsure if their particular clever activity is meeting. 00:50:09.000 --> 00:50:18.000 Kindergarten registration will still occur on the eighth, as will our board meetings. Sorry, we don't get off for the eclipse. 00:50:18.000 --> 00:50:23.000 And I will say, I just want to share that there was a, that was a lot of. 00:50:23.000 --> 00:50:41.000 Debate and decision making about what to do. That was not an easy decision at all and I do appreciate the board members that were at agenda planning who really kind of had a firm answer on yes to the early dismal and then maybe an hour after we sent out our communication. 00:50:41.000 --> 00:50:53.000 The Department of Education recommended an early dismissal. It's always good to be ahead. That was helpful. 00:50:53.000 --> 00:51:04.000 The finance committee has been rescheduled from this afternoon until April eighth at 5 PM. And finally, We were very fortunate to, finally with schedule changes. 00:51:04.000 --> 00:51:12.000 We were fortunate to not have any other inclement weather days this month. Thank goodness, which means May, the 30 first will still be the last day for students. 00:51:12.000 --> 00:51:20.000 And staff only will need to be present on June third for an Act 80 day. And then I did also want to congratulate our middle school nurse. 00:51:20.000 --> 00:51:27.000 Tracy Dawson who was chosen to receive the school nurse of excellence award for the South Central region of Pennsylvania. 00:51:27.000 --> 00:51:28.000 She was honored on Saturday evening and received the nomination from a former student, which I thought was amazing. 00:51:28.000 --> 00:51:40.000 Who interned with Mrs. Mrs. Dawson and is now a practicing certified nurse midwife. 00:51:40.000 --> 00:51:49.000 And she credits Mrs. Dawson with inspiring her decision to pursue that path. I'm very proud of Mrs. Dawson or as we all affectionately like to call her the nurse. 00:51:49.000 --> 00:52:01.000 Okay. Thank you. Thanks, Dr. For board president's report, I just want to say with regards to the early dismissal. 00:52:01.000 --> 00:52:08.000 For the eclipse. Thank you to the administration and Mr. Bell in the Transportation Department and Mr. Hummel and Food Services for making sure that we were able to accommodate and figure out the logistics to get kids fed before we send them home. 00:52:08.000 --> 00:52:22.000 That's a really important component to make sure anytime we have an early dismissal, especially one that's not planned. 00:52:22.000 --> 00:52:34.000 That we're able to provide lunch because, many of our students rely on that. And then also just in follow up from the the performance we had tonight from chamber strings at the elementary school as we conclude music in our schools. 00:52:34.000 --> 00:52:47.000 Last week we had the band department grades 5 through 12 did their band jam and there's just we're kind of getting into that. 00:52:47.000 --> 00:52:57.000 Musical season. Of music performances and I'm always so blown away by the talent and effort and dedication of our music department. 00:52:57.000 --> 00:53:07.000 So in honor of music in our schools month, I just want to say thank you to them. It was really fascinating and inspiring to see our. 00:53:07.000 --> 00:53:13.000 Mrs. Obelecki, Mr. Keller, and Mr. Pooter, all get up there with 336 band students. 00:53:13.000 --> 00:53:17.000 Across grades 5 through 12. One just. The logistical coordination that they effortlessly pulled off was impressive. 00:53:17.000 --> 00:53:34.000 But to see the progression of talent and the music that was being produced and by the end. Man, that the high school wind symphony is. 00:53:34.000 --> 00:53:43.000 Unbelievable. But it was just really great to see and I think, you know, one of the things, Derry Township is always really been known for is our music programs and the dedication of our students and families to that. 00:53:43.000 --> 00:53:55.000 And it really shows so. Thank you to the administration for continually investing in that, but thank you to. 00:53:55.000 --> 00:54:02.000 The staff members of the music department. As a music parent myself, I can tell for I can. 00:54:02.000 --> 00:54:09.000 Confidently say it has. Made such an impact. In my child's life and I know it doesn't a lot of others. 00:54:09.000 --> 00:54:12.000 So thank you to them for that. 00:54:12.000 --> 00:54:28.000 That concludes my report. We will have our final recognition of citizens period now. This will be an opportunity for residents and taxpayers to address the board on matters related to the agenda or matters of district governance that were not on the agenda this evening. 00:54:28.000 --> 00:54:34.000 Those who speak are asked to follow the same guidelines that were outlined at the initial public comment portion of our meeting. 00:54:34.000 --> 00:54:42.000 And I will once again ask Board Treasurer Mr. Rizzo to keep time. Mrs. Agy, are there any residents or taxpayers who have registered to come? 00:54:42.000 --> 00:54:45.000 Yes, Jennifer Slavy would like to speak again. Thank you. Just want to make a clarification. 00:54:45.000 --> 00:54:55.000 So my understanding is that the special ed department is bringing you the lower life program, but it's not actually a special education program. 00:54:55.000 --> 00:55:04.000 It's a general education program open. I see Dr. Winslow nodding so I my facts are good. 00:55:04.000 --> 00:55:17.000 It's open to every student. It's not just a special ed student program. And just I want to tell you about what it's like being a working parent and trying to get mental health services for your children. 00:55:17.000 --> 00:55:18.000 And just I want to tell you about what it's like being a working parent and trying to get mental health services for your children. 00:55:18.000 --> 00:55:26.000 And trying to get mental health services for your children. And trying to get mental health services for your children. We families face a lot of barriers trying to get counseling for our kids. 00:55:26.000 --> 00:55:47.000 Transportation to take our child to the appointment. Maybe we have insurance problems. So I think, you know, having the ability to have therapy inside a school, maybe you think that's not the business of a school, but wow, like that isn't amazing service that is open to all of our students. 00:55:47.000 --> 00:55:54.000 And I just think it's such an amazing resource for everybody. Like, I just want to be supportive of that. 00:55:54.000 --> 00:56:01.000 And even if you think, you know, the Students of the month you come here and your board members, they're very high achieving students. 00:56:01.000 --> 00:56:05.000 Maybe those kids, they don't want to take time off for their school day and go to therapy on a regular basis. 00:56:05.000 --> 00:56:20.000 It's I mean Therapists are so solidly booked. You think you can always get an evening appointment or maybe your kids doing sports and they can't go in the evening. 00:56:20.000 --> 00:56:25.000 So if you want to be in regular therapy, you have to miss a half day of school on a regular basis. 00:56:25.000 --> 00:56:39.000 So if you have high academic performers. And that's going to stress them out. So I think, you know, having the ability to have therapists and counseling inside the school is such an amazing resource. 00:56:39.000 --> 00:56:44.000 So. And it's open to everybody. So I just want to make that point. Thank you. 00:56:44.000 --> 00:56:47.000 Thank you. 00:56:47.000 --> 00:56:59.000 There is no one else in the audience this evening. Is there anyone online who would like to participate? 00:56:59.000 --> 00:57:06.000 At this time, there are no virtual hands. Okay, thank you. Is there anything else for the good of the order? 00:57:06.000 --> 00:57:11.000 I would like to, this is Lindsey Drew. I would like to just add and follow up to. 00:57:11.000 --> 00:57:18.000 Dr. Sloppy is coming to confirm that. It is for general education as well as, but it's for all of our students. 00:57:18.000 --> 00:57:36.000 And I think that it's important to touch upon the fact that contracts and services like this, we've made a commitment as a district to equity and to removing barriers and access, providing access to education for children and those barriers look different for every child. 00:57:36.000 --> 00:57:47.000 So while public education has not asked to have the responsibilities of behavioral therapy, counseling, mental health services laid at their doorstep. 00:57:47.000 --> 00:57:58.000 The reality is that it is on our doorstep. And in order to help our students thrive and achieve success for what's success looks like for them. 00:57:58.000 --> 00:58:04.000 These programs are incredibly important. So I appreciate that the administration and all of the directors of the various departments put in the time and effort to bring these there. 00:58:04.000 --> 00:58:22.000 There are hard decisions that we have to make financially at times, but in reviewing this in researching Laura Life, knowing that we have brought in Care Solis to help connect families to. 00:58:22.000 --> 00:58:26.000 Counseling and and remove some of those barriers there. I think as a district we are doing a great job. 00:58:26.000 --> 00:58:41.000 Under very difficult circumstances to to help bridge that gap for our students and Hopefully that is what the data will continue to show. 00:58:41.000 --> 00:58:45.000 Thank you. I do have something. For the go to the order not related to that. Thanks. 00:58:45.000 --> 00:58:57.000 I did want to just remind everyone that while our campus is a community space and it offers great surroundings for dog walks, exercise, leisurely stroke, strolls and so forth. 00:58:57.000 --> 00:59:03.000 It is crucial to remember that our primary focus is always on providing a safe and conducive learning environment for our students. 00:59:03.000 --> 00:59:15.000 As the weather gets nicer just wanted to remind community members that if students are using outdoor spaces the community should please refrain from. 00:59:15.000 --> 00:59:26.000 Trying to participate. Refrain from using those spaces as well. And ultimately, the campus really is meant to be for students during school hours. 00:59:26.000 --> 00:59:40.000 So if people could please use the. The community spaces or the spaces that you like to enjoy before school starts and after school that's out and when there are not teams practicing and so forth that would be great. 00:59:40.000 --> 00:59:57.000 Because we do primarily care about our students. Safety and want to be responsive to those safety needs and No, nobody likes to ask a community member to leave an area, but it is our obligation to do so if they're in an area with students. 00:59:57.000 --> 01:00:01.000 So just wanted to remind folks of that. Thanks, Dr. Ensa, of course. 01:00:01.000 --> 01:00:15.000 I totally thought you were going with reminding people to please clean up after their dogs. Yeah. I didn't have to add that because I really thought that was coming in. 01:00:15.000 --> 01:00:28.000 And I was like, and on that note, let's go for Thank you. The next public board of directors meeting will be held on April, 8, 2,024 beginning at 7 o'clock p. 01:00:28.000 --> 01:00:34.000 M. Please refer to the district. To serve for virtual attendance. May I please have a motion to adjourn this meeting? 01:00:34.000 --> 01:00:37.000 So move Jennifer Wrens. Second trust is okay. All in favor please say aye. 01:00:37.000 --> 01:00:45.000 Okay