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Okay.

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I'd like to go ahead and call this meeting
to order.

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Please rise for the Pledge of Allegiance.

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I pledge allegiance

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to the flag
of the United States of America.

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And to the Republic for which it stands.

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One nation under God, indivisible,
with liberty

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and justice for all.

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Roll call please.

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Here and again.

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Here.

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Stout. Taylor.

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Here. Galvin. Olson here.

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I would like to begin this evening with
the recognition of a business partnership.

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Turn over. Doctor Barbanente.

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Good evening.

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So tonight
we're going to continue, a tradition

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that's been in place
for some time of recognizing

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some of our business partners
in the community.

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In district 88 we can't do what we do
for our students, for our families,

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without the support of the community.

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So between the incredible partnerships
of that community agencies to our

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really incredibly
supportive business community,

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we we really enjoy this opportunity
to be able to recognize, some of our,

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some of our business partners
that have done just things

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above and beyond, for our students,
for our families, for our staff,

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and help us to be able
to carry out our mission of, of,

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you know, supporting our students
and their futures.

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So tonight we have a special business
partner that we'd like to recognize.

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So I'd like to invite,
Rick and Monica Whittingham,

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if you can just come up to the table here,
and then I'll say a few things and.

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So Richard or Rick and Monica Whittingham,
with R.

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Whittingham & Sons Meats, Inc.,
are a prime example of a business partner

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and are the epitome of involved

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and engaged community members
who work with us to achieve our goals.

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They live in Addison
and can frequently be seen in the halls

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of Addison Trail High School,
helping with concessions

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and other behind the scenes
activities at events.

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They're huge supporters of and advocates
for the students and families

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of district 88, and we are proud to honor
the Whittingham's as business partners.

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In recognition of their efforts,
which include, donating t shirts

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for the Relay of Life of District
88 Youth program.

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I'm sorry for the relay for life.

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District 88 Youth Program,

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an annual event that raises funds
for the American Cancer Society

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providing financial support for Addison
Trial student who lost a parent.

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Donating turkeys for this year's
annual Thanksgiving staff turkey giveaway.

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Donating meat each year
for the Addison Trail's maze,

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which is our Latino food festival.

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That's an annual event
that features traditional Latin

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dishes, live entertainment

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with music and dancing, including student
performance groups, raffles and games.

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Donating boxes of meat

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to help Addison Trail families in need
during the coronavirus disease

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2019 pandemic
and sponsoring more than ten families

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during the holidays
to ensure they had gifts.

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So we

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you have no words to thank you
for the incredible time, effort

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and resources that you've shared
with district 88 and with our families.

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And just we just want to say
how much we appreciate all that you do.

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And thank you
for everything you do for District 88.

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You know, some.

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And on behalf of the board,

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we have a plaque declaring that district
88 business partner.

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And we appreciate everything you've done.

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And if you want to say a few words, you're
welcome to do so.

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Thank you.

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Well, thank you for this, this honor.

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But, you know,
you don't do this for rewards.

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It's, you know, my wife and I have been
very fortunate in life.

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And, you know, when you're fortunate
like that, you give back.

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And we consider Addison our home.

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And, you know, when you best place to give
back is at home.

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So thank you for this acknowledgment.

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But, you know, thank you.

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Giving is more important than that.

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Thank you.
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

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Next we have,

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our recognition of district 88s best,
That's,

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Each month, we recognize a student
from each school that's been nominated.

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In recognition of that district 88.

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And, we'll start with the Addison
child this evening.

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Thank you.

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I feel like tonight is a perfect night
to recognize not only the business

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partners, but,

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our two individuals recognized tonight
or for, the service award, too.

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So just as we kind of talk about service,
Addison Trail and everything

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that our community does, these two
individuals, definitely represent that.

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So Addison Trail is honored to recognize
Leslie Diaz

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as this month's recipient of its best.

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So I feel like it's a trend this year,

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and I keep saying it,
but it's definitely true.

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Leslie's name, as many of the other ones
have been on our list for some time,

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and we've just been itching,

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to recognize her for everything
that she has done at Addison Trail.

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But, Leslie, your teacher, say it best.

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So I'm going to do my best to summarize
some of the comments here is,

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you know, we have quite a few, but,

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I'll start with, Mister Lyons mock trial
sponsor commented that Leslie is truly

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deserving of being honored as district
at its best for the month of February.

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Although I have never had the privilege
of having her in class.

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I have been most fortunate to have her
as a member of our mock trial team.

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She joined our team last season and has
been one of our leaders since day one.

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While she is
well versed in all aspects of mock trial,

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she specializes in cross-examination
of opposing witnesses.

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You'll hear
why she's so good at that. Later.

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She is outgoing, respectful, and
in trend, and has a tremendous work ethic.

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Carbon copy physics teacher shared
Leslie brings such a positive energy

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wherever she goes.

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She's an incredible hard worker
and never gives up.

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I always appreciate her
can do spirit in our AP physics classroom.

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Mister
shader, news channel director stated,

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Leslie is a kind hearted person
who is always looking out for others.

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She has been a huge part
of our news channel,

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and it an even bigger role
in bringing Spanish news to Addison.

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Trail High School.

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I'm lucky to have worked
with such an amazing student, Mr.

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Olson. Teacher of multiple classes.

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Says how he can not believe that
he has to say something nice about Leslie.

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He says you're going to understand that.

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And I had to say it.

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So he does say something nice, though.

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Honestly, Leslie truly deserves,
to be recognized as one of 88 best.

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He had the privilege,
to have had Leslie in class

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during her freshman and sophomore years
and to witness her growth as a student,

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but more importantly,
as a valued community member.

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Has been inspirational.

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I have been

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I have seen Leslie become

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one of the strongest representatives
of what it means to be a blazer.

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What stands out
the most to me is how much she.

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How much Leslie cares about others,

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whether that be her friends
at the breakfast table,

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an old geography and history
teacher walking the halls are those

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she helps with their various service
activities.

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Leslie is definitely district 88 best

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Bronto AP macro teacher commented

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Leslie is a ball of energy
in the best of ways.

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She inspires all of the students
in her orbit to work hard and engaged.

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And be engaged
participants in our classroom.

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Her enthusiasm made me,
excited to come in and teach every day.

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Miss Kathleen gain algebra,
geometry, or LIGO honors teacher.

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So I had the extreme pleasure of being
Leslie's math teacher her freshman year.

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She was one of those students
who just lights up the room.

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Leslie has a
wonderful, was a wonderful student,

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displayed an incredible work ethic,
and is a natural leader.

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What I remember most about her,
though, was that she always

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was so joyful and helpful
to her classmates and to me.

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Miss Ferraro, Leslie's junior AP English,

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laying and composition teacher,
described her as a ray of sunshine,

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positive, upbeat, curious,
and her positivity is contagious.

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She genuinely seemed
thrilled to be at school every single day,

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and when she greets her teacher,
she's excited and happy to see them.

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If she's receiving an award for service
that I think making

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her teachers days
is definitely one of her acts of service.

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I sincerely appreciated the effort
she put into class every day.

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She was an active participant in class

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discussions, a leader when working
with groups, and a thoughtful,

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reflective writer who worked diligently
to improve and impress.

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Miss McSweeney's Student

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Council sponsor stated
that while I never had Leslie in class,

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she made herself well known in the world
of activities and blazar ambassadors.

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Leslie is one of the most warm,
kind hearted, bubbly

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students who is always positive
about Addison Trail.

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She is extremely dedicated

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to making the school a better place,
and her service for our community.

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Miss class Clerk, English
teacher and publication sponsor.

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Sponsor says Leslie is the brightest ball
of energy and positivity.

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I have ever come across
in my teaching career.

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I consider myself

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lucky to have her in publications class
as one of the Coeditors and Chief.

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She is receiving this recognition for her
service, and I can't think of anyone

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anything more in service of this school
than creating a yearbook

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that is inclusive,
engaging of all students.

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Leslie genuinely cares about all students
and teachers.

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Her kindness and positivity
radiate throughout a room.

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You feel better about your day
when you see Leslie.

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I've never met someone more complimentary
and more engaged

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in the school than Leslie.

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She looks out for everyone and wants
all of our yearbook kids to succeed.

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I consider myself lucky to know her.

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Mr. Grace, tennis coach, stated that Lola,

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a nickname, has been a part of tennis
for all four years of high school.

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She has been a hard working
and very dedicated member to both

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JV and varsity teams.

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Lola went above and beyond as a team
member and always tried her best.

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She strived to get everyone involved,
recruit new members and build team unity.

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And finally, your school counselor, Mr.

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Shane Cole, says, I don't know
if there are enough quality adjectives

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to describe Leslie kind, caring, bright,

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industrious, and on and on.

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Leslie has worked in our guidance office
as an assistant in past years.

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Observing her interactions
with peers and adults

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is where her character is on display.

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Leslie is always willing to help
volunteer, problem solve,

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and do anything to improve things
for her fellow classmates.

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I could not be more proud of her
and what she means to our building.

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She is the Tom Brady of Laser Pride.

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You can see just kind of the group
that we covered, those you had in class,

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those you didn't have in class, teachers

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that just saw you in the hallways
for years later.

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From your freshman year
all the way through to your senior year.

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Leslie has, not only been, engaged
in all the service activities,

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she has also taken one of the,
hardest academic,

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schedules
that we offered Addison Trail having.

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Well, having completed

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11 advanced place for Advanced Placement
courses at Addison Trail.

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Six honors courses.

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As you heard, she is a part of,
our athletic department

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and where she is a varsity,
tennis player, as well as badminton.

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She has been a part of theater mock trial,
as you heard,

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Ola Key Club,
where she serves as our vice president.

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National Honor Society inductee.

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She is a blazer ambassador,
where she has been one of my go tos for,

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presenting to our eighth graders
to provide, support in that transition.

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I think maybe 3 or 4 presentations,
with me over the years.

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Blazer news, where you heard
that she has served as an anchor

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and saw a need for our Spanish
speaking population and truly

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advocated to be to bring that
Spanish news channel to Addison Trail.

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She is also a member of Italian club,

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at yearbook
where you heard said coeditor in chief.

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She's been a part of symphony orchestra.

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She sits on the principals advisory
as well as just today,

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even our superintendent advisory
throughout, her time at Addison Trail.

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She has received the seal of Biliteracy
in Spanish, working on Italian.

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It sounds like,

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she has been a member of the distinct
honor roll every semester at Addison Trail

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English department students semester,
and then, all academic honors.

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Most recently, this past fall.

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After high school,

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Leslie plans to attend DePaul University.

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Actually committed just yesterday.

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And study political science in hopes
to become an attorney

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and maybe practice
some type of, family law.

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That's where that kind of argumentative
trial, stuff comes in.

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But, Leslie, you know, service
is always a fun one for us because,

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you know, just like our community members
that were recognized tonight and others.

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We can't do what we need to do at Addison
Trail without students like yourself.

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And, just truly thank you on behalf of,
the entire staff and students

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for everything you've done.
You're not done yet.

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I know we still got a little bit of time
left together, but, truly,

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just thank you.

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And congratulations on being this month's
recipient of Idiot's Best.

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Thank you.

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At this time, the floor is yours.

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Leslie.

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So I wrote a couple of stuff down.

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First of all, I want to thank, the board
and the ATF for this honor.

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Mr. Andrews,

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for listening to me and email me back
whenever I have problems or need anything.

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Without the support from admin,
I wouldn't be where I am today.

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This was probably
one of the biggest awards

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that I really wanted to get.

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So I want to thank all of you guys
because it's one of my biggest dreams.

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So thank you.

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I also wanted to kind of talk about how,

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the act of service is something that,

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I wanted to help out people,

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and that was kind of what,
I hoped I would get through.

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So I'm very glad that a lot of them
saw it through, My service.

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Spanish is probably one of,

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like, the biggest power,
like thing that I have.

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So I wanted to use it to my advantage,
and I wanted to help people out.

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So I'm very happy that this award, goes
not just with academics or sports.

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It's something that, is done
through volunteering.

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So, I want to, have an impact on people.

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And that was kind of the goal of,
where this all started.

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A couple of shadows that I wanted
to give were, to my parents.

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Godparents are siblings.

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They're my rocks,

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and I wouldn't be here without them, so,
my teachers as well, they're.

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They're just cool people.

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So I wanted to give them a couple
shout outs.

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My counselor, Mr. Cole.

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Because without him, college process
or just in general help,

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I wouldn't be here without him.

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And whenever, stuck, he's always there
to recommend either classes or,

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anything that I should do
for applications of some sort.

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All of my teachers for language.

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Must be Lautaro, Bendy and Nunez.

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Because without them,

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I wouldn't know the value of how much
my language means to other people.

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And then my coaches, Hagner or Mr.

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Olsen, because they're always going
against whatever I say.

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So it's a great counterpoint.

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Whenever I'm wrong. Also, Mr.

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Lyons, because without him,
I wouldn't be going with with my passions

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and wouldn't be learning as much,
with what I want to learn for my future.

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So thanks to him,

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I get to experience a little of that
before I actually head to college.

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Mr. Marston, my gym teacher.

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Because without his energy at zero hour,
I would probably be sleeping

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most of the time.

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And then, Miss Clark and Miss Grady,
because they're truly, like,

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one of my best friends ever,
and they're always there to listen to me

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or help me with anything
they know that I need.

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And they're always giving me opportunities
to help people out or,

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whenever they need help.

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I'm always willing
to. So probably those people.

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Thank you.

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So before the board meeting,
we had an opportunity.

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Some questions or open up to the boards

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asking questions would like to.

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I'll go first. Okay.

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So actually downstairs,
of all the things that you've done.

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What is the one thing that you've done
that you didn't think you'd do

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when you started it at central?

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Yeah.

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So, what I would say was probably girls
tennis.

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That was a very unexpected decision
that I did.

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It was like,
right at the end of the summer

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and me
and my best friend wanted to be involved,

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and I had never done sports when I was,
when I was little.

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So, getting to experience
that was really cool.

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And I got to experience
that for the next four years.

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And, the seasons, in the fall
were always my favorite to go to because

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even though I got burnt most of the time,
it was always so amazing

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to play with my friends.

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And, just getting to,
make families of every year that I had so.

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Okay, it is.

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Okay.

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Then I will ask when,

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so why do you want to be a lawyer?

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I think that helping out
people was always like my dream.

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And, I've gotten the opportunity
to do a couple programs,

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at school
with, little kids and preschoolers.

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That's kind of abandoned
me and my sisters here.

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So we like helping people out.

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And so, preschool is probably, like,
my biggest, like,

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oh, I want to help people out.

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And, family
law was what's kind of leaning towards it,

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because I really want to, give people
the opportunity to have a life that I had.

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And I had a really, like, great childhood.

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So I want those kids to, grow
and live the life that they deserve.

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So it's awesome.

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Keep it going.

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Congratulations. And,

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we're very proud of you.

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And we're looking forward
to all the things

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you're going to continue
to accomplish the rest of the school year

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and looking forward to your what
you're going to be doing in the future.

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Congratulations.

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Thank you.

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Thanks.

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And now Willowbrook,

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thanks so much.

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Willowbrook is honored to introduce Eddie
Devins as this month's recipient of 88's

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best.

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Presenting

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Eddie, to the board
is almost like presenting a staff member.

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Is that visible at Willowbrook
High School?

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He is anywhere and everywhere.

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And, it is, you know,
you'll hear from the comments and,

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the accolades from the staff members,
just why that is.

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I'm going to start with Mr.

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Sullivan, our athletic director,
who said I have had the distinct

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honor
and privilege of knowing Eddie Devins

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since he was an elementary school student
at Saint Pius and Lombard.

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Over the past 14 years, I have witnessed
Eddie become a responsible, respectful

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and driven individual.

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He's been the leader and driving force

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of our creative media production team
since it began in January 2024.

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He's our lead broadcaster

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on live streams, co-host of podcasts
and our go to interview reporter.

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Just this past week,
he facilitated a one on one interview

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with legendary Chicago Bulls center
Bill Cartwright,

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in front of an audience of 100 district
88 students.

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He approached the opportunity
with remarkable professionalism, and Bill

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Cartwright even expressed his admiration
for Eddie's interview skills.

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Eddie never turns down the opportunity
to take photos or video at an event,

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whether it be athletics, clubs or school
related.

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The amount of time that Eddie donates
to our media team provides

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an immense service to our student

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athletes, coaches, family,
school, community and local community.

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Due to his actions,
and he helps keep all district eight

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stakeholders
informed of all the great things

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occurring on a daily basis at Willowbrook
High School, in addition to volunteering

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his own time and talent, and he makes it
a priority to dedicate time to providing

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leadership, mentorship and guidance
to our underclassmen on the media team.

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He recognizes that he is helping
prepare the future,

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and that training he provides
is helping to shape his lasting legacy.

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At Willowbrook High School.

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I'm eager to see which career path
Eddie selects, as I'm confident

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that whatever he chooses,
he will excel and achieve great success.

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It continues with Misfit World.

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Lego's teacher says Eddie truly embodies
the vision of Willowbrook High School

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by being respectful,
responsible, engaged in his learning.

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He contributes to class

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by asking insightful questions
that provide true learning and growth.

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He is curious, inquisitive,
and thoughtful.

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In addition, he has a wonderful, cheerful,
light headed, lighthearted energy

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that helps to create

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a positive learning environment
for the whole class is very deserving.

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The title of district 88’s best. Mr.

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Garcia, department head for science, says
Eddie has shown a ton of academic success

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and project
lead the way medical interventions.

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He mastered the material
and gets excellent scores on exams.

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He's also a gifted writer,
is able to explain concepts

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and provide evidence for his claims
at a very high level.

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Beyond that,

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he also cares deeply about his work
and helps others be the best they can.

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They can be when working in a lab group,
the director of our winter play says.

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Sara Corkery says, I want to add my praise
for this exceptional student.

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It was delightful to have Eddie Devins

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take on one of the lead roles
in February production of Wait Until Dark.

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He is an utterly dependable,
charming and hard working actor,

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although playing the part of Mike
Tallman head

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was doubtless a much bigger commitment
that he had maybe initially realized,

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he came to every rehearsal
with a bright, cheerful attitude

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and a serious dedication
to getting things done.

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I know his fellow students
appreciated his innate sense

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of camaraderie and good humor.

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It certainly made our rehearsal process
fun and productive.

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So let's just recap.

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That's only four individuals that have
talked about Eddie so far and thus far.

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He's the head of our media team,
which never existed.

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So he's the creator and,
and the leader of that

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leaving a legacy of Willowbrook
High School world language.

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He excels science.

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He excels on stage.

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He excels. He just continues.

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That's why

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I think he should have a lanyard,
in terms of being a staff member already.

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But, it continues.

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Mr. Artman, social studies

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teacher, says I have Eddie as a student
in AP psychology.

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He's always engaged
and ready to tackle the goals of the day.

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He brings energy and conversation
to classroom topics,

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always ready to engage in the top of a
good day and ask more questions about it.

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And connected examples.

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Outside the classroom,
he provides new examples and connections

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that others in the classroom
can reflect on, as well.

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Teacher assistant Miss Nelson says Eddie

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is a kind and compassionate student
who continuously goes above and beyond.

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In all that he does.

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He never forgets those who helped him
along the way,

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always showing gratitude and respect
no matter how much time has passed.

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His kindness extends
not only to his classmates,

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but also to students from his former
elementary school and future

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warriors, demonstrating his unwavering
sense of community and leadership.

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Beyond his outstanding character,
Eddie excels in multiple areas athletics,

00:21:57.165 --> 00:22:00.932
the arts, and journalism, showcasing
his diverse talents and dedication.

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His passion, determination, generosity
make him a role model

00:22:04.565 --> 00:22:07.565
for others, and there's no doubt
he has a bright and promising future.

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Congratulations, Eddie,
on this well-deserved recognition.

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Miss scholar, your math teacher says
Eddie joined my AP statistics

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a week or so into the school year
because he decided he could.

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He should challenge himself
and move to AP statistics.

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Very happy. They decided to do so.

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He has a best attitude and
and and enhances the learning environment.

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He's always willing it,
willing to participate, help

00:22:28.598 --> 00:22:31.598
his peers
and has the grit to finish the task.

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He's also inclusive to all
and always finds a way to engage people

00:22:35.131 --> 00:22:37.665
in a conversation,
even if they aren't in his own friends

00:22:37.665 --> 00:22:39.965
circle,
he is an excellent choice for his award.

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Congratulations, Eddie!

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And finally Mr.

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Apple, who made sure that he,
share this with me today.

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I want to make sure I was included,
he said.

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Eddie is one of those warriors
that forms relationship bridges

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between various groups of students
throughout our building.

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Most recently,

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Eddie was one of our lead actors
in our winter play, Wait Until Dark,

00:22:54.865 --> 00:22:56.431
and he performed spectacularly.

00:22:56.431 --> 00:22:59.731
Not only did we
he work hard and grow as a talented actor

00:22:59.931 --> 00:23:01.898
because he's also a talented varsity
athlete.

00:23:01.898 --> 00:23:06.165
His evolving enthusiasm drew in many
audience members, friends, coaches, etc.

00:23:06.165 --> 00:23:09.631
who wanted to come out and support Eddie
and doing so came to appreciate

00:23:09.631 --> 00:23:12.631
our theater program and the size
and caliber of our productions.

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I see he's apply those action.

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There's a little preview.

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Yeah.

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Eddie was, helping us with the district
88 pickleball tournament.

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Video that many of you saw.

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So he did a tremendous job.

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So he's putting all those acting skills,
to work as well.

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That's a one take, by the way. Right?

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We do those videos in one take.

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So, you're good.

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We're good to have it, either way.

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But he did a tremendous job.

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But this struggle continues

00:23:34.865 --> 00:23:38.698
beyond bridging student groups
and fostering appreciative relationships.

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Another area where Eddie shines
is, at the end of the day,

00:23:41.398 --> 00:23:44.098
that's a phrase that gets tossed around
a lot to mean a variety of things.

00:23:44.098 --> 00:23:47.165
But at the end of the day, you can count
on Eddie to be there, offering

00:23:47.165 --> 00:23:50.165
to help pick up after the Thursday night
varsity football dinner.

00:23:50.231 --> 00:23:51.465
You can count on Eddie to be there

00:23:51.465 --> 00:23:53.565
at the end of the day,
helping put away equipment.

00:23:53.565 --> 00:23:53.998
I've learned that

00:23:53.998 --> 00:23:58.031
when you build a gigantic 16ft
tall set on stage, at the end of the day,

00:23:58.131 --> 00:23:58.998
you can count on Eddie

00:23:58.998 --> 00:24:02.798
Devins to be there, drill in hand,
helping to take down walls and platforms

00:24:02.798 --> 00:24:05.798
and to check in before leaving
to make sure you start anything else

00:24:06.031 --> 00:24:07.865
that there's not anything else
you can help with.

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Thank you Eddie, you are truly
one of District Eights. Best.

00:24:10.531 --> 00:24:13.865
So Eddie's, obviously impacts
throughout Willowbrook High School as Mr.

00:24:13.865 --> 00:24:17.298
Andrews said, he's
been our list of individuals to recognize,

00:24:17.298 --> 00:24:20.565
with this award and recognition,
throughout the year.

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This seemed fitting, given the the breadth
of what you accomplish academically.

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He will complete his high school career,
having, eight Advanced Placement courses

00:24:29.198 --> 00:24:32.198
as well as multitude of project lead
the way courses that we just mentioned.

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He's an AP scholar.

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He's had honorable status
each semester of high school career

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as an Illinois State Scholar.

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He's been inducted

00:24:37.765 --> 00:24:40.931
to the National Honor Society,
National English Honor Society, Science

00:24:40.931 --> 00:24:44.565
Honor Society, Civitas for Social Studies,
and the World Language Honor Society.

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He's also been recognized
with the Human Relations Award

00:24:46.898 --> 00:24:49.865
and the Inspire Distinguished Service
Award as a founding member.

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As we mentioned
about the will of the Willowbrook

00:24:51.798 --> 00:24:52.598
Media team

00:24:52.598 --> 00:24:54.131
beyond the classroom,
he devotes his skills

00:24:54.131 --> 00:24:56.998
and talents to a multitude
of co-curricular activities.

00:24:56.998 --> 00:24:57.931
He member of our football

00:24:57.931 --> 00:25:01.031
and track teams, earning All-Conference
and academic All-State honors.

00:25:01.031 --> 00:25:02.698
And as you just heard most recently,

00:25:02.698 --> 00:25:04.765
is a lead role in our winter play
Wait Until Dark.

00:25:04.765 --> 00:25:05.031
And he.

00:25:05.031 --> 00:25:08.065
In his free time, he helps out of
the Dean's office as a Dean's assistant.

00:25:08.665 --> 00:25:10.865
But his impact
truly has been with the media team,

00:25:10.865 --> 00:25:12.365
and it's not too often you get to say that

00:25:12.365 --> 00:25:15.065
you created something in high school
that's going to be sustained.

00:25:15.065 --> 00:25:18.431
And it's going to be there for years
to come for other individuals.

00:25:18.731 --> 00:25:21.565
That that the fact that you've done
the media team

00:25:21.565 --> 00:25:24.565
but also created your own podcast
and had the creativity do it,

00:25:24.631 --> 00:25:27.698
he got a chance to be the commentator
for our first ever night softball game.

00:25:28.165 --> 00:25:31.165
You had one of the best calls that
we've ever had when that home run was hit.

00:25:31.265 --> 00:25:32.431
I'll never forget that.

00:25:32.431 --> 00:25:36.098
But also then to have the opportunity
to do the interview like you did last week

00:25:36.665 --> 00:25:37.931
with Mr. Cartwright.

00:25:37.931 --> 00:25:39.965
Oh. By the way, beyond Willowbrook
High School,

00:25:39.965 --> 00:25:42.965
Eddie also serves as a canvasser
for legislators for the state of Illinois.

00:25:43.265 --> 00:25:46.098
So he finds a little bit of extra
time to do that as well.

00:25:46.098 --> 00:25:47.931
He plans to study medicine
after Willowbrook,

00:25:47.931 --> 00:25:49.965
and as well as a continuous
athletic career,

00:25:49.965 --> 00:25:52.365
he hasn't quite finalized
that decision yet.

00:25:52.365 --> 00:25:53.965
But with the intent of potentially
serving

00:25:53.965 --> 00:25:56.565
as a team doctor for professional sports
team in the future.

00:25:56.565 --> 00:25:58.798
Eddie, I can't say enough for the work
you've done, obviously,

00:25:58.798 --> 00:26:02.365
throughout your high school career, most
certainly, the impact you've had upon

00:26:02.365 --> 00:26:05.365
so many members
of the Willowbrook community and beyond.

00:26:05.565 --> 00:26:06.965
And it's truly with great honor.

00:26:06.965 --> 00:26:09.231
We get to recognize
you as district 88. Best.

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Descend the floor, chairs.

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All right.

00:26:18.831 --> 00:26:21.298
This is on time.

00:26:21.298 --> 00:26:24.298
First off, I want to thank my parents.

00:26:24.365 --> 00:26:25.998
They've been a wonderful influence,

00:26:25.998 --> 00:26:28.998
and it helps having a ride to
and from school every day,

00:26:29.765 --> 00:26:33.065
to and from sports
and just being able to share five minutes

00:26:33.398 --> 00:26:37.865
every morning, listen to a new song,
or just talk about yesterday's events.

00:26:37.865 --> 00:26:39.365
It makes life easier.

00:26:39.365 --> 00:26:43.665
I want to thank my family for always being
extremely supportive in every endeavor

00:26:43.898 --> 00:26:48.398
that I take up, whether it be theater,
sports, the media team.

00:26:49.098 --> 00:26:50.231
I want to thank Mr.

00:26:50.231 --> 00:26:51.065
Sullivan and Mr.

00:26:51.065 --> 00:26:55.631
Hoehn for presenting me with
the opportunity to found this media team.

00:26:55.998 --> 00:26:57.831
A year or so ago.

00:26:57.831 --> 00:27:00.831
I never would have expected it
to turn into what it is now.

00:27:01.331 --> 00:27:06.365
I want to thank all of my teachers
that have also aided in this process, Mr.

00:27:06.365 --> 00:27:08.731
Garcia, and specifically Mr.

00:27:08.731 --> 00:27:13.298
Schmidt, because that is what really
drove me into the medical field.

00:27:13.965 --> 00:27:15.065
At the start of my junior year.

00:27:15.065 --> 00:27:20.031
I had no idea where I wanted to go or what
I wanted to be, and taking the human

00:27:20.031 --> 00:27:23.765
body Systems course really pushed me
in the direction of medicine.

00:27:24.331 --> 00:27:26.198
I also want to thank the Dean's office.

00:27:26.198 --> 00:27:29.765
It helps being able to go in there
every day and see a friendly face,

00:27:29.765 --> 00:27:30.498
whether it be Mr.

00:27:30.498 --> 00:27:33.198
Ross or Miss Mendez at the front desk.

00:27:33.198 --> 00:27:35.465
It always helps brighten my mood.

00:27:35.465 --> 00:27:38.731
I want to thank Doctor Kraus
for always being able

00:27:38.731 --> 00:27:41.098
to give a smile and a fist bump.

00:27:41.098 --> 00:27:42.765
No matter how the day is going.

00:27:44.065 --> 00:27:45.631
And I also want to thank

00:27:45.631 --> 00:27:49.831
my coaches across all sports,
specifically Coach Hildreth.

00:27:49.831 --> 00:27:52.798
He has been a massive influence
in my life.

00:27:52.798 --> 00:27:55.831
He has been a friend and somebody

00:27:55.831 --> 00:28:00.498
that I can come to for advice, for help,
and we have some fun

00:28:00.498 --> 00:28:04.631
new media
team opportunities coming up soon.

00:28:04.631 --> 00:28:07.631
Hopefully like a little food review thing.

00:28:07.798 --> 00:28:10.798
And I also want to congratulate Leslie.

00:28:10.864 --> 00:28:13.864
It's very awesome that I get to share
the stage with her today.

00:28:14.198 --> 00:28:17.064
And I want to thank all of you as she said

00:28:17.064 --> 00:28:19.998
it has been a dream of mine
to get this award.

00:28:19.998 --> 00:28:23.264
I remember opening the newsletter
every week and being jealous

00:28:23.264 --> 00:28:26.531
of whoever's up there
because I'm like, God, I really want it.

00:28:26.531 --> 00:28:29.798
And so the opportunity
to stand up here and present to you all,

00:28:30.398 --> 00:28:32.131
I'm very lucky to do so.

00:28:32.131 --> 00:28:33.531
And I want to thank all of you.

00:28:41.398 --> 00:28:41.764
Okay,

00:28:41.764 --> 00:28:44.764
so you already answered my question
with stratification.

00:28:44.798 --> 00:28:47.431
So open up for the rest of the board.

00:28:47.431 --> 00:28:49.864
Let's.

00:28:49.864 --> 00:28:52.698
Congratulations, Eddie.

00:28:52.698 --> 00:28:55.564
So, can you share with us,

00:28:55.564 --> 00:28:58.564
some of your favorite memories
from high school?

00:28:59.198 --> 00:29:01.864
The one that sticks out to me the most is

00:29:01.864 --> 00:29:05.531
every single summer for football,
we would have a three day trip

00:29:05.864 --> 00:29:09.564
to the University of Concordia
in Chicago with the football team.

00:29:09.564 --> 00:29:12.998
And it's three days of just sports
and hanging out with friends.

00:29:13.364 --> 00:29:16.731
And that is something
that really has stuck with me.

00:29:16.731 --> 00:29:20.864
I've built lifelong relationships
from that, and it's something

00:29:20.864 --> 00:29:25.264
that's going to stick with me forever
because of just how much I enjoyed it.

00:29:25.664 --> 00:29:30.364
And another thing that was just mentioned
is getting the interview Bill car.

00:29:30.364 --> 00:29:33.064
Right. That is pretty cool.

00:29:33.064 --> 00:29:34.631
He is taller than you'd expect.

00:29:35.931 --> 00:29:37.764
I've never felt smaller in my life,

00:29:37.764 --> 00:29:40.764
and I'm not a small guy.

00:29:42.498 --> 00:29:43.531
Okay.

00:29:43.531 --> 00:29:46.098
Oh, there we go again. Check again.

00:29:46.098 --> 00:29:49.498
All right,
so from the football field to the stage,

00:29:49.998 --> 00:29:52.998
is that a new thing for you?

00:29:53.664 --> 00:29:55.231
For the most part, yes.

00:29:55.231 --> 00:29:58.631
I had a very brief acting career
in elementary school.

00:29:59.631 --> 00:30:02.064
You could see me as Pigpen in.

00:30:02.064 --> 00:30:04.198
You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown, who?

00:30:04.198 --> 00:30:08.164
I had a whopping five lines,
or in Finian's Rainbow,

00:30:08.164 --> 00:30:12.864
where I was sharecropper number four, and
I had run lines and I nailed that line.

00:30:12.864 --> 00:30:15.431
It was a great day in the morning.

00:30:15.431 --> 00:30:18.798
And then I would high five Ali,
Vittorio and Skip in a circle.

00:30:19.198 --> 00:30:21.031
And it needs to be noted.

00:30:21.031 --> 00:30:22.331
All three shows.

00:30:22.331 --> 00:30:24.564
I missed the high five every single time.

00:30:26.031 --> 00:30:27.231
So it is.

00:30:27.231 --> 00:30:30.064
Having that large of a role was absolutely

00:30:30.064 --> 00:30:33.064
a new experience.

00:30:33.464 --> 00:30:35.198
So it sounds like you're picking

00:30:35.198 --> 00:30:38.198
the better role
of going to become a doctor.

00:30:39.431 --> 00:30:41.931
Who knows?

00:30:41.931 --> 00:30:43.331
Well, congratulations.

00:30:43.331 --> 00:30:46.331
At this time I'm going to ask
both 88 students to come forward

00:30:46.331 --> 00:30:49.331
as well as their parents.

00:30:50.964 --> 00:30:53.964
Oh, oh, all the way.

00:30:55.598 --> 00:30:56.764
All the way up here.

00:30:56.764 --> 00:30:59.764
They don't trust me to carry all this.

00:31:00.498 --> 00:31:01.164
Let's put this or

00:31:01.164 --> 00:31:04.164
I don't trust me to carry all this.

00:31:04.564 --> 00:31:05.531
Okay?

00:31:05.531 --> 00:31:07.864
So first of all,

00:31:07.864 --> 00:31:11.431
we have a certificate
that declares who is in best.

00:31:12.498 --> 00:31:14.564
You're going to get lots of these

00:31:14.564 --> 00:31:15.864
guys,

00:31:15.864 --> 00:31:18.564
get you started doing the handshake okay.

00:31:18.564 --> 00:31:24.131
Next you get an anyways gift certificate
so you can take your parents out. Yes.

00:31:26.464 --> 00:31:28.031
That's why we give this out here now.

00:31:28.031 --> 00:31:30.698
So, you know, he got that,

00:31:30.698 --> 00:31:33.698
that's actually only enough for one meal

00:31:34.098 --> 00:31:36.431
for you,

00:31:36.431 --> 00:31:38.331
especially for 80 bucks.

00:31:38.331 --> 00:31:39.231
And we have sometimes.

00:31:39.231 --> 00:31:42.298
Or that can come out of this box
an awful lot to carry for you.

00:31:42.564 --> 00:31:43.431
Okay.

00:31:43.431 --> 00:31:45.098
So congratulations.

00:31:45.098 --> 00:31:47.198
Okay.

00:31:47.198 --> 00:31:48.898
So congratulations to all of you.

00:31:48.898 --> 00:31:50.464
We're going to take a short
ten minute break.

00:31:50.464 --> 00:31:51.664
We have refreshments.

00:31:51.664 --> 00:31:55.864
Opportunity for the board to have
an opportunity to, talk with you further.

00:31:56.098 --> 00:31:57.531
And congratulations to both of you.

00:31:57.531 --> 00:31:59.464
And we're looking forward
to hearing everything

00:31:59.464 --> 00:32:02.498
you're going to accomplish
in the next few months and going forward.

00:32:02.898 --> 00:32:03.231
Thank you.

00:32:03.231 --> 00:32:06.231
Thank you so much.

00:32:08.864 --> 00:32:10.631
What is this?

00:32:10.631 --> 00:32:11.998
He wasn't too offended by Tom.

00:32:11.998 --> 00:32:13.564
I don't drink Pepsi. I like Coke.

00:32:15.664 --> 00:32:18.064
He agreed.

00:32:18.064 --> 00:32:20.064
Okay, we'll call the meeting
back to order.

00:32:20.064 --> 00:32:21.998
Roll call please.

00:32:21.998 --> 00:32:23.431
Here. Here. Here.

00:32:23.431 --> 00:32:24.698
Here. Here.

00:32:24.698 --> 00:32:27.331
Here. Taylor. There. Gallivan, here.

00:32:27.331 --> 00:32:28.564
Here.

00:32:28.564 --> 00:32:30.864
Okay. At entertain.

00:32:30.864 --> 00:32:31.431
Oh, sorry.

00:32:31.431 --> 00:32:32.898
No, I can't do that.

00:32:32.898 --> 00:32:34.498
We have, petitions and hearings.

00:32:34.498 --> 00:32:37.498
Do we have any cards this evening?

00:32:39.264 --> 00:32:39.864
Good evening.

00:32:39.864 --> 00:32:42.164
We did have one public comment submitted.

00:32:42.164 --> 00:32:42.898
Thank you.

00:32:42.898 --> 00:32:45.664
It's from Christine
and at Bastion of Villa Park.

00:32:45.664 --> 00:32:47.064
And her comment is.

00:32:47.064 --> 00:32:50.598
My name is Christina Bastian, and I'm
a parent of a Willowbrook freshman.

00:32:50.931 --> 00:32:53.864
I am writing to address
the recent communication challenges

00:32:53.864 --> 00:32:58.598
regarding the school closure and
e-learning day and February 12th, 2025.

00:32:59.064 --> 00:33:01.464
My broader concerns are twofold.

00:33:01.464 --> 00:33:04.898
What backup measures are being taken
to ensure parents and students

00:33:04.898 --> 00:33:08.298
are receiving information
of the technology that exists fails?

00:33:08.664 --> 00:33:11.531
Is there a check and balance system
to ensure the technology

00:33:11.531 --> 00:33:14.631
is working before assumptions
and expectations are made?

00:33:15.131 --> 00:33:18.164
When communication
regarding school closures happen,

00:33:18.164 --> 00:33:21.797
what is the plan for holding students
accountable for attendance?

00:33:22.397 --> 00:33:26.097
Furthermore, I am concerned
about the support provided to teachers.

00:33:26.497 --> 00:33:30.264
They have invested their planning time
in preparing for an e-learning day.

00:33:30.564 --> 00:33:32.331
Yet, there seems to be a lack of clear

00:33:32.331 --> 00:33:35.331
communication to students
about what is expected.

00:33:35.531 --> 00:33:37.564
Why is it the teachers responsibility

00:33:37.564 --> 00:33:40.664
to spend additional time
sending messages to students?

00:33:41.231 --> 00:33:42.964
This situation is disappointing

00:33:42.964 --> 00:33:46.564
and highlights a persistent communication
issue within district 88.

00:33:46.964 --> 00:33:50.797
I am happy to go into details
of my personal experiences with my son

00:33:50.797 --> 00:33:51.931
if needed.

00:33:51.931 --> 00:33:55.531
I urge you to address these concerns
promptly to improve our communication

00:33:55.531 --> 00:33:58.464
strategies. Thank you for your
attention to this matter.

00:33:59.864 --> 00:34:00.131
Thank you.

00:34:00.131 --> 00:34:02.364
Thank you.

00:34:02.364 --> 00:34:03.597
Okay.

00:34:03.597 --> 00:34:06.664
Next
we move on to the, motion to establish

00:34:06.664 --> 00:34:09.664
consent agenda.

00:34:10.164 --> 00:34:10.997
Into a motion.

00:34:10.997 --> 00:34:13.297
I move to establish a consent agenda.

00:34:13.297 --> 00:34:15.164
Second. Okay.

00:34:15.164 --> 00:34:16.664
Any questions? Comments?

00:34:16.664 --> 00:34:18.864
Be none. A roll call, please. Again.

00:34:18.864 --> 00:34:20.064
Yes. Yes.

00:34:20.064 --> 00:34:22.564
Taylor. Yes. Galvin. Yes.

00:34:22.564 --> 00:34:24.364
Yes. Yes.

00:34:24.364 --> 00:34:26.031
Yes. Motion is approved.

00:34:26.031 --> 00:34:28.997
Next, I turn the motion
to approve the consent agenda.

00:34:28.997 --> 00:34:30.997
I move to approve the consent agenda.

00:34:30.997 --> 00:34:32.664
Second.

00:34:32.664 --> 00:34:33.531
Roll call please.

00:34:33.531 --> 00:34:35.031
So. Yes. Taylor.

00:34:35.031 --> 00:34:38.097
Yes. Gallivan. Olsen. Yes. Claire. Yes.

00:34:38.131 --> 00:34:41.131
Finnegan.
Yes. Kane. Yes. Motion to approve.

00:34:41.531 --> 00:34:44.497
And, The percentages are approved.

00:34:44.497 --> 00:34:47.397
Next, we'll move on to the,
separate action items for 20

00:34:47.397 --> 00:34:50.397
is Treasurer's report for January 2025.

00:34:50.631 --> 00:34:54.297
Presenting to the board this evening
for month ending January 31st, 2025.

00:34:54.297 --> 00:34:59.631
A total balance of $74,281,413.92.

00:35:00.064 --> 00:35:03.064
We did begin a letter T-Bill investments.

00:35:03.231 --> 00:35:06.864
Just under $1.5 million with maturities
in July of this year.

00:35:07.231 --> 00:35:12.497
November of 2026
and then March of 2027, earning 4.22%.

00:35:13.264 --> 00:35:18.231
Otherwise, this month's interest income
was $268,517.22,

00:35:18.631 --> 00:35:24.131
bringing our year to date
interest income to $2,506,386.88.

00:35:25.464 --> 00:35:25.864
I move

00:35:25.864 --> 00:35:28.864
the Board of Education approve
the Treasurer's report as presented.

00:35:28.897 --> 00:35:30.531
Second.

00:35:30.531 --> 00:35:32.631
Any questions? Comments? Seeing none.

00:35:32.631 --> 00:35:33.264
Roll call please.

00:35:33.264 --> 00:35:35.764
Taylor. Yes. Galvin. Yes. Olsen.

00:35:35.764 --> 00:35:37.031
Yes. Square. Yes.

00:35:37.031 --> 00:35:37.864
Finnegan. Yes.

00:35:37.864 --> 00:35:40.864
Soto. Yes. Kane. Yes. Motion is approved.

00:35:41.064 --> 00:35:44.064
Next, we have the budget stance report
for January 2020.

00:35:44.597 --> 00:35:45.564
Thank you.

00:35:45.564 --> 00:35:49.297
For the education fund, local revenues
through January, the district has received

00:35:49.297 --> 00:35:53.297
48.41%, or approximately $25
million of budget revenues.

00:35:53.864 --> 00:35:56.864
Which is up
slightly by 0.49% over the prior year.

00:35:57.364 --> 00:36:01.331
For other local revenue,
we are up 7.21% from this time last year.

00:36:02.031 --> 00:36:05.631
CPP art collections or corporate
personal property replacement taxes?

00:36:06.164 --> 00:36:09.164
We've received 63.65%.

00:36:09.464 --> 00:36:12.864
Investment income is strong in this fund
and currently at collected

00:36:12.864 --> 00:36:15.864
over $1.585 million.

00:36:16.397 --> 00:36:19.697
Ala carte food sales of $351,200.

00:36:20.031 --> 00:36:23.097
Year to date, or 80.74% of budget.

00:36:23.997 --> 00:36:27.297
And then finally, the registration
fees, textbook parking fee budgets,

00:36:27.664 --> 00:36:32.631
are following similar trends year over
year, with about 83.82% collected to date.

00:36:33.497 --> 00:36:35.864
State aid collections are currently
on target, with approximately

00:36:35.864 --> 00:36:39.031
4.2 million received or 56.11%.

00:36:39.697 --> 00:36:42.364
And we've seen approximately
91% of the federal money come through,

00:36:42.364 --> 00:36:47.464
or a little over $3.1 million in regards
to the Education Fund expenditures.

00:36:47.731 --> 00:36:50.664
They are trending slightly down
at 0.33% year over year.

00:36:50.664 --> 00:36:52.797
Salaries are on track, slightly down.

00:36:52.797 --> 00:36:56.197
This time last year at -0.55%.

00:36:56.797 --> 00:36:58.664
Benefits are on a similar track.

00:36:58.664 --> 00:37:01.197
Slightly up 0.82% year over year.

00:37:01.197 --> 00:37:04.197
Contractual services are down 1.3%.

00:37:04.464 --> 00:37:07.497
And supplies are up year over year
at 16%.

00:37:08.064 --> 00:37:10.564
Capital outlay is starting to stabilize.

00:37:10.564 --> 00:37:13.764
Down now 28.1%
at this time, year over year.

00:37:14.031 --> 00:37:17.031
And tuition expense expenses
is currently trending down

00:37:17.264 --> 00:37:20.597
or relatively
flat, down 0.66% year over year.

00:37:22.197 --> 00:37:25.364
In the operation and maintenance
found revenues

00:37:25.364 --> 00:37:29.631
at 49.15%, or approximately $3.98
million year to date.

00:37:29.931 --> 00:37:33.064
Slightly down year over year at 1.53%.

00:37:33.597 --> 00:37:36.597
Investment income is at 74% of budget.

00:37:36.764 --> 00:37:40.097
The only state revenue expected in
this fund is the 50,000 maintenance grant,

00:37:40.097 --> 00:37:43.131
which will we will expect
to see in quarter two of this year.

00:37:43.864 --> 00:37:46.864
And no federal revenue is budgeted
in the old, fund

00:37:47.764 --> 00:37:49.131
in regard to expenses.

00:37:49.131 --> 00:37:50.397
Year over year activities

00:37:50.397 --> 00:37:54.164
that 65% expended,
or approximately 9.4 versus prior year.

00:37:54.564 --> 00:37:56.064
Salaries are down slightly.

00:37:56.064 --> 00:37:57.931
1.01%.

00:37:57.931 --> 00:38:00.831
Benefits are also down 2.84%.

00:38:00.831 --> 00:38:04.331
Utilities and purchase service
expense is up 19.64%

00:38:04.331 --> 00:38:07.731
year over year,
and supplies are up 10.12%.

00:38:08.097 --> 00:38:10.597
This is due again
to the unexpected repairs

00:38:10.597 --> 00:38:13.631
that we are starting to see in this fund
that we talked about earlier this month.

00:38:14.897 --> 00:38:15.231
Capital

00:38:15.231 --> 00:38:18.231
expenditures are up 37.7% year over year.

00:38:18.431 --> 00:38:20.597
Again, these projects are all but done.

00:38:20.597 --> 00:38:23.597
We are just waiting
to finalize the payment for the,

00:38:23.597 --> 00:38:26.764
ten year, health safety,
long range planning

00:38:28.464 --> 00:38:29.564
report.

00:38:29.564 --> 00:38:31.697
In the transportation fund.

00:38:31.697 --> 00:38:36.064
Revenue of approximately $3.4 million
or 46.2% of budget.

00:38:36.764 --> 00:38:39.764
Down 9.2% compared to this time last year.

00:38:40.164 --> 00:38:44.064
Within other local revenue investment
income, it's currently at 167% of budget,

00:38:44.431 --> 00:38:45.097
which is great.

00:38:45.097 --> 00:38:49.131
And then we did receive our second
categorical payment for from the state.

00:38:49.464 --> 00:38:53.464
So, you know, up until last month
we only had received one.

00:38:53.464 --> 00:38:56.530
So we have gotten the second one of
the four that we planned and budgeted for.

00:38:57.330 --> 00:39:00.364
Again, no federal revenue planned for
in the transportation fund.

00:39:01.197 --> 00:39:04.530
In regard to expenses,
we have about $2.7 million,

00:39:04.897 --> 00:39:08.297
of expenses in the transportation fund,
which are trending up

00:39:08.297 --> 00:39:10.530
2.9% over the prior year.

00:39:10.530 --> 00:39:15.897
However, looking back two years to January
2023, we are trending down 6.6%.

00:39:15.897 --> 00:39:17.664
So we are moving the needle
in the right direction.

00:39:18.930 --> 00:39:22.564
Finally, the EMR pension fund revenue
of just over $1.2

00:39:22.564 --> 00:39:28.164
million or 53.2% of budget,
up 5.95% year over year,

00:39:28.164 --> 00:39:31.497
and then expenses of 1,858,002

00:39:31.597 --> 00:39:34.597
61, or roughly 52.15% of budget.

00:39:34.997 --> 00:39:38.197
Slightly up 1.44% over the prior year.

00:39:38.830 --> 00:39:42.497
As of right now, you know, kind of
the main focuses are still transportation

00:39:42.497 --> 00:39:46.230
fund as we look and work to rebuild
that fund after we over expended it.

00:39:46.597 --> 00:39:50.164
And then really focusing
in on our operations maintenance

00:39:50.164 --> 00:39:54.097
fund in terms of the purchase services,
as those are,

00:39:54.097 --> 00:39:57.097
an area of concern at this point.

00:39:57.997 --> 00:39:59.630
I move that the Board of Education

00:39:59.630 --> 00:40:02.630
approve the budget
status report as presented.

00:40:02.664 --> 00:40:05.364
Second, I just have one question.

00:40:05.364 --> 00:40:06.330
So on the federal,

00:40:06.330 --> 00:40:11.130
have we received any communications yet
as far as like anticipated?

00:40:13.430 --> 00:40:14.197
Nothing.

00:40:14.197 --> 00:40:15.830
Nothing yet? Nothing yet?

00:40:15.830 --> 00:40:16.464
Nothing yet.

00:40:16.464 --> 00:40:21.397
So, it's more
so in for next year's budget.

00:40:21.964 --> 00:40:26.364
The only thing of concern right now is
the transportation, state reimbursement.

00:40:27.264 --> 00:40:32.330
The in the governor's budget allocation,
they didn't budget, a lot of extra funds

00:40:32.330 --> 00:40:36.230
for reimbursing schools for regular
or special ed transportation.

00:40:36.797 --> 00:40:39.330
It was really only for orphanage.

00:40:39.330 --> 00:40:43.497
So we're expecting that the,
the the what rates we receive.

00:40:43.964 --> 00:40:49.464
We are typically given a, you know,
percentage back to the districts.

00:40:49.464 --> 00:40:53.530
You know, in years
it's maybe 86% for regular or special ed.

00:40:54.130 --> 00:40:55.897
This year it's around 77%.

00:40:55.897 --> 00:40:58.664
So $0.77 on the dollars come back to us.

00:40:58.664 --> 00:41:01.330
With no additional increase

00:41:01.330 --> 00:41:04.430
in funds,
we expect those to to drop next year.

00:41:04.464 --> 00:41:07.730
So, things to look forward to,
but that's on a state level.

00:41:08.164 --> 00:41:10.197
Nothing really for federal at this point.

00:41:10.197 --> 00:41:13.964
I know they're they're really targeting
like Dei programs and initiatives,

00:41:14.264 --> 00:41:18.397
and a lot of our, grants are not
being utilized for those purchases.

00:41:18.464 --> 00:41:20.597
So really,
nothing that concern at this point.

00:41:21.964 --> 00:41:22.430
Okay.

00:41:22.430 --> 00:41:24.697
Thanks. I have one more question, too.

00:41:24.697 --> 00:41:28.597
I'm just looking at the utility expenses,
and water kind of jumped out at me

00:41:28.597 --> 00:41:29.630
because it's really high.

00:41:29.630 --> 00:41:31.997
I'm just curious what would drive staff.

00:41:31.997 --> 00:41:33.464
It could be anything from you.

00:41:33.464 --> 00:41:36.464
So, you know, we've used more water.

00:41:36.897 --> 00:41:39.497
Whether that is, you know,

00:41:39.497 --> 00:41:43.230
plumbing on the inside, flushes or,
refilling the tanks.

00:41:43.230 --> 00:41:47.230
So I know this upcoming summer
when we go to do the

00:41:47.230 --> 00:41:49.464
the hot water tank replacement,
that some trail,

00:41:49.464 --> 00:41:52.464
we'll have to refill those tanks
and that'll be another cost driver.

00:41:52.530 --> 00:41:55.630
I know I will have, you know,
we powerwash the bleachers.

00:41:56.064 --> 00:41:58.830
It was earlier in the year,
but those are some of the things

00:41:58.830 --> 00:41:59.964
that kind of catch up.

00:41:59.964 --> 00:42:02.964
And then a lot of it could be timing of
when the bills come in from the villages.

00:42:03.164 --> 00:42:04.264
And when they get paid.

00:42:05.364 --> 00:42:07.797
Thank you. Yep.

00:42:07.797 --> 00:42:08.397
Okay.

00:42:08.397 --> 00:42:10.264
Any other questions?

00:42:10.264 --> 00:42:12.830
Okay. Then.

00:42:12.830 --> 00:42:15.064
O'Connell Galvin.

00:42:15.064 --> 00:42:17.764
Yes. Olsen square. Yes. Finnegan.

00:42:17.764 --> 00:42:19.164
Yes. Stout.

00:42:19.164 --> 00:42:21.664
Taylor. Yes. Cane. Yes.

00:42:21.664 --> 00:42:22.930
Motion carries.

00:42:22.930 --> 00:42:23.664
Next we have.

00:42:23.664 --> 00:42:25.630
I don't see the building budget.

00:42:25.630 --> 00:42:30.397
Allocation
request for 2024 20 or 20 2526.

00:42:31.430 --> 00:42:33.930
Okay, so tonight we are recommending the,
for consideration

00:42:33.930 --> 00:42:36.930
the following 2526
building budget allocations for,

00:42:37.364 --> 00:42:40.730
supplies, capital outlay,
purchase services and athletic programs.

00:42:41.230 --> 00:42:44.664
For the upcoming school year,
we are recommending to keep flat

00:42:44.664 --> 00:42:45.964
and supplies and purchase services,

00:42:45.964 --> 00:42:48.964
which includes, staff development
and instructional equipment repairs.

00:42:49.430 --> 00:42:50.697
And keeping the budget flat.

00:42:50.697 --> 00:42:53.197
This maintains the increases
that we authorized last year,

00:42:53.197 --> 00:42:57.230
which included the additional $140,000
for the athletic programs,

00:42:57.230 --> 00:43:02.330
which were the $100,000 in supplies
and then $40,000 in purchase services.

00:43:03.497 --> 00:43:05.064
But it's really getting kind

00:43:05.064 --> 00:43:08.064
of supporting the effort
to get back to a balanced budget.

00:43:08.830 --> 00:43:12.097
So in the write up is you'll have it
kind of the historical background

00:43:12.097 --> 00:43:13.697
of budget allocations.

00:43:13.697 --> 00:43:17.897
This is a chart going back to 2010, 2011.

00:43:18.164 --> 00:43:22.164
And over the last 15 years
or so, the net change of an increase

00:43:22.164 --> 00:43:25.164
is $349,249.

00:43:25.797 --> 00:43:28.797
The supply allocation
is attributed to the building principals,

00:43:28.797 --> 00:43:32.030
based upon the respective annual weighted
student projected enrollment.

00:43:32.064 --> 00:43:33.764
And from there,
the principals will distribute

00:43:33.764 --> 00:43:36.764
across their academic departments.

00:43:38.264 --> 00:43:39.564
As of the fiscal year

00:43:39.564 --> 00:43:43.830
20 2021,
the annual base building capital outlay,

00:43:44.164 --> 00:43:48.497
for furniture, fixtures and equipment,
was restored to the fiscal year

00:43:48.530 --> 00:43:52.597
2009, ten levels of $50,000 per building
to support

00:43:52.597 --> 00:43:55.597
the growing needs across many departments
for replacement equipment.

00:43:55.897 --> 00:43:59.030
In the past, the volatility in the capital
outlay category was primarily due

00:43:59.030 --> 00:44:02.364
to the added cost of updating our driver's
education vehicles.

00:44:02.864 --> 00:44:07.797
The last time in which we completed
that fleet, we finalized in 20 1819.

00:44:08.164 --> 00:44:11.164
So it's been roughly seven years
since we last did it.

00:44:11.564 --> 00:44:14.564
And as such, we kind of have a fleet
that's been aging.

00:44:14.964 --> 00:44:16.697
And we need to start
replacing those vehicles.

00:44:16.697 --> 00:44:20.497
So the plan for next year is to replace,
two drivers of vehicles, one

00:44:20.497 --> 00:44:21.064
at each building.

00:44:27.430 --> 00:44:30.430
I move that we recommend the, Sorry, I,

00:44:30.930 --> 00:44:34.930
I'm going to recommend move
that the Board of Education

00:44:34.930 --> 00:44:37.930
approve the building budget
allocation request

00:44:38.030 --> 00:44:41.497
for the 2025 2026 as submitted.

00:44:42.463 --> 00:44:43.630
Sort out.

00:44:43.630 --> 00:44:45.497
Okay. Any questions? Comments?

00:44:45.497 --> 00:44:47.397
Seeing none. Real copies. Olsen.

00:44:47.397 --> 00:44:48.730
You swear? Yes.

00:44:48.730 --> 00:44:49.163
And again?

00:44:49.163 --> 00:44:50.063
Yes. So.

00:44:50.063 --> 00:44:53.063
Yes. Taylor. Yes. Galvin. Yes. Okay.

00:44:53.230 --> 00:44:55.230
Yes. Motion to approve.

00:44:55.230 --> 00:44:58.230
Next, we have the,
transportation, service renewal.

00:44:59.263 --> 00:45:01.130
So no real changes with this renewal.

00:45:01.130 --> 00:45:03.630
From what we talked about last time.

00:45:03.630 --> 00:45:06.897
So this is a five year contract,

00:45:07.230 --> 00:45:10.730
in which case, Cottage Hill would be,

00:45:10.730 --> 00:45:14.263
averaging the cost over the five year
term to 5.65%.

00:45:14.663 --> 00:45:18.263
All other clauses of the penalty rates
and the maintenance

00:45:18.263 --> 00:45:21.263
that Cottage Hill
does on our vehicles would stay in place.

00:45:21.863 --> 00:45:25.497
This also allows Cottage Hill the ability
to compete with other local

00:45:26.063 --> 00:45:27.463
businesses in the area.

00:45:27.463 --> 00:45:29.830
Who are fighting for drivers.

00:45:29.830 --> 00:45:32.830
Trying to bring stability to our, our,
you know,

00:45:33.263 --> 00:45:36.563
program to bus
both regular and special that students.

00:45:38.530 --> 00:45:39.163
I move the Board

00:45:39.163 --> 00:45:43.397
of education approve the proposed contract
renewal with Cottage Hill for regular

00:45:43.397 --> 00:45:46.763
and special education
transportation services as presented.

00:45:47.730 --> 00:45:48.930
Second.

00:45:48.930 --> 00:45:51.730
Okay. Any questions or comments?

00:45:51.730 --> 00:45:53.597
Couples. Claire. Yes.

00:45:53.597 --> 00:45:55.197
Again? Yes. So.

00:45:55.197 --> 00:45:56.030
Taylor.

00:45:56.030 --> 00:45:57.263
Yes. Galvin.

00:45:57.263 --> 00:45:59.563
Olsen. Yes. Kane. Yes.

00:45:59.563 --> 00:46:01.297
This is approved.

00:46:01.297 --> 00:46:04.697
Next year, the renewal of the
the new service agreement

00:46:04.730 --> 00:46:07.730
between 25 six.

00:46:10.030 --> 00:46:13.163
We are recommending that the Board
of Education approve the renewal agreement

00:46:13.163 --> 00:46:17.530
for beverage and snack vending services
for the 2526 school year with canteen.

00:46:18.197 --> 00:46:20.630
This agreement does not involve
the purchase of any items,

00:46:20.630 --> 00:46:23.663
as it is a turnkey service of vendor
owned equipment and product

00:46:24.030 --> 00:46:26.697
in which the district receives commissions
from sales.

00:46:26.697 --> 00:46:28.897
Those commissions
have historically been deposited

00:46:28.897 --> 00:46:31.897
into building activity accounts
for student related activities.

00:46:32.230 --> 00:46:35.197
Canteen has offered to continue
with a one year extension.

00:46:35.197 --> 00:46:37.930
The commission structure
will remain the same as a prior year,

00:46:37.930 --> 00:46:41.463
with 36% and snacks
and 20% and cold beverages.

00:46:43.263 --> 00:46:46.363
I move the Board of Education
approve the renewal agreement for beverage

00:46:46.363 --> 00:46:51.197
and snack vending for the 20 2526 school
year, with canteen second.

00:46:52.030 --> 00:46:54.097
Okay. Any questions? Comments?

00:46:54.097 --> 00:46:55.063
Roll call please.

00:46:55.063 --> 00:46:57.497
Finnegan. Yes. So, Taylor.

00:46:57.497 --> 00:46:58.763
Yes. Galvin.

00:46:58.763 --> 00:47:00.397
Olsen is Claire.

00:47:00.397 --> 00:47:03.397
Yes. Kim. Yes. Motion's approved.

00:47:03.563 --> 00:47:06.563
That's for the purchase of bus cameras.

00:47:07.197 --> 00:47:09.263
We are recommending
that the Board of Education

00:47:09.263 --> 00:47:11.663
approve
the proposal submitted by Safety Vision.

00:47:11.663 --> 00:47:17.530
And the total amount of $47,393.11
for the purchase of bus cameras.

00:47:18.130 --> 00:47:19.897
Responses were received from nine
ventures,

00:47:19.897 --> 00:47:22.163
as noted in the attached proposal.
Summary.

00:47:22.163 --> 00:47:24.863
The initial request was for ten busses
with three cameras

00:47:24.863 --> 00:47:28.597
each for a total of $15,288.10.

00:47:29.063 --> 00:47:32.063
Because the proposal was under budget,
we were able to extend

00:47:32.063 --> 00:47:34.997
the bus cameras to 31 of the busses.

00:47:34.997 --> 00:47:37.663
After reviewing the age and condition
of some of the older busses,

00:47:37.663 --> 00:47:40.663
we will not be adding cameras
to five of our spare busses.

00:47:41.063 --> 00:47:44.063
Safety vision provides
a three year warranty on its products.

00:47:44.397 --> 00:47:48.563
The district plans on using the savings
from this project to begin the procurement

00:47:48.563 --> 00:47:49.597
of an activity bus.

00:47:51.930 --> 00:47:55.163
I move that the Board of Education
approve the acceptance of the proposal

00:47:55.163 --> 00:48:00.863
submitted by Safety Vision
in the total amount of $47,393.11

00:48:01.163 --> 00:48:04.130
for the purchase of bus cameras.

00:48:04.130 --> 00:48:05.063
Second.

00:48:05.063 --> 00:48:07.463
Okay. Any questions for.

00:48:07.463 --> 00:48:08.763
I have a question.

00:48:08.763 --> 00:48:11.363
Yes, Greg. Yep. Okay.

00:48:11.363 --> 00:48:13.597
The G.P.S. data for recording.

00:48:13.597 --> 00:48:15.730
How good is ability in that?

00:48:15.730 --> 00:48:19.330
How does it work for the cameras
and itemized.

00:48:19.930 --> 00:48:24.763
In the bid, if it says three cameras,

00:48:24.763 --> 00:48:28.897
security system covering the bus,
interior, DPS metadata recording.

00:48:28.897 --> 00:48:32.597
So the cameras will record
and it has its DPS enabled.

00:48:32.597 --> 00:48:37.930
So when we go back to review, the video,
we can see where the bus location was.

00:48:37.963 --> 00:48:40.963
Okay.

00:48:41.463 --> 00:48:44.763
My question was just,
who will be installing the cameras?

00:48:45.430 --> 00:48:47.730
So, safety vision, they say that.

00:48:47.730 --> 00:48:50.063
So the price includes the installation.
Okay.

00:48:50.063 --> 00:48:52.730
Thank you. Even better. Yeah.

00:48:56.363 --> 00:48:58.197
Okay.

00:48:58.197 --> 00:49:00.363
Any other questions?

00:49:00.363 --> 00:49:02.697
The roll call, please.

00:49:02.697 --> 00:49:04.463
Stout. Yes. Taylor.

00:49:04.463 --> 00:49:07.330
Yes. Galvin. Yes. Olsen. Yes.

00:49:07.330 --> 00:49:10.030
Yes. Finnegan. Yes. Kane. Yes.

00:49:10.030 --> 00:49:11.363
Motion motion's approved.

00:49:11.363 --> 00:49:14.363
Purchase.

00:49:14.563 --> 00:49:16.830
Which switches?

00:49:16.830 --> 00:49:18.730
We are recommending
that the Board of Education

00:49:18.730 --> 00:49:21.097
accept the lowest
responsive and responsible bids.

00:49:21.097 --> 00:49:24.263
And CDW government for the purchase
of switches and access points

00:49:24.263 --> 00:49:27.897
in the amount of $435,330.

00:49:28.463 --> 00:49:30.263
We received two responses
for this proposal

00:49:30.263 --> 00:49:32.363
as outlined in the attached matrix.

00:49:32.363 --> 00:49:35.763
The district presently has older
data internet infrastructure equipment

00:49:35.763 --> 00:49:38.030
that needs to be replaced
to access the internet

00:49:38.030 --> 00:49:40.963
to exchange information
between its locations.

00:49:40.963 --> 00:49:43.397
Part of this purchase is eligible
for a percentage discount

00:49:43.397 --> 00:49:44.930
under the E-Rate program.

00:49:44.930 --> 00:49:48.730
The district is anticipating
an 80% discount on total eligible amounts.

00:49:49.097 --> 00:49:52.163
The remaining 20%
is the responsibility of the district.

00:49:52.530 --> 00:49:55.363
The district's portion is contingent upon
receiving the funding

00:49:55.363 --> 00:49:56.963
commitment from FCC.

00:49:59.530 --> 00:50:02.363
I move that the Board of Education
accept the lowest, responsive

00:50:02.363 --> 00:50:06.130
and responsible bid from CDW government
for the purchase of switches

00:50:06.130 --> 00:50:10.596
and access points
in the amount of $435,330.

00:50:12.030 --> 00:50:14.163
Second. Okay.

00:50:14.163 --> 00:50:15.563
Any questions?

00:50:15.563 --> 00:50:16.396
I do have a question.

00:50:16.396 --> 00:50:19.396
It's some definitions.

00:50:19.963 --> 00:50:20.463
E-Rate.

00:50:20.463 --> 00:50:22.263
When you say we get a discount from them.

00:50:22.263 --> 00:50:23.863
Where does that money actually come from?

00:50:23.863 --> 00:50:26.863
Like why are what is the discount brief.

00:50:26.963 --> 00:50:28.696
So there's a federal program.

00:50:28.696 --> 00:50:33.230
Is that do we know if that's in any danger
of being discontinued since it's public?

00:50:34.663 --> 00:50:35.896
It's always being looked at.

00:50:35.896 --> 00:50:39.696
So, you know, it's one of those things
where,

00:50:39.696 --> 00:50:43.730
you don't know if the administration
is going to do anything with it until

00:50:44.396 --> 00:50:51.496
you plan for them to maintain the program,
which provides a lot of the,

00:50:53.296 --> 00:50:54.130
lower income

00:50:54.130 --> 00:50:57.263
rural schools with the ability
for connectivity.

00:50:58.763 --> 00:51:01.030
But at the same time,

00:51:01.030 --> 00:51:03.630
nothing's off the table, right?

00:51:03.630 --> 00:51:07.096
This is just a way
for us to be a part of the program.

00:51:07.863 --> 00:51:11.330
Because we are at a certain level of free
and reduced students.

00:51:11.696 --> 00:51:14.096
But the income students, we get,

00:51:14.096 --> 00:51:16.730
kind of $0.80 on the dollar back,

00:51:16.730 --> 00:51:20.196
whereas, you know,
if we didn't have it in the program

00:51:20.196 --> 00:51:23.730
and exists at all, we'd
still would need to purchase the switches.

00:51:24.463 --> 00:51:27.930
And we would burden
the full cost of $100,000 from owner.

00:51:29.063 --> 00:51:30.596
Okay. Thank you.

00:51:30.596 --> 00:51:34.963
We have a timeline on that, information
coming up.

00:51:35.830 --> 00:51:40.096
In terms of of whether they approve
the discount were approved

00:51:40.096 --> 00:51:43.096
until the federal government
pulls it from us.

00:51:43.863 --> 00:51:45.696
So we're good to go until I hear.

00:51:45.696 --> 00:51:46.763
Until here.

00:51:46.763 --> 00:51:48.630
Okay.
Can we please order this quickly? Reopen.

00:51:53.463 --> 00:51:55.696
And. Sorry.

00:51:55.696 --> 00:51:57.230
Anybody else have any questions?

00:51:57.230 --> 00:52:00.063
Otherwise, I'd roll. Call, please. Taylor.

00:52:00.063 --> 00:52:01.463
Yes. Calvin.

00:52:01.463 --> 00:52:03.896
Olson. Yes. Yes.

00:52:03.896 --> 00:52:06.363
Yes. Stowe. Yes. Kane. Yes.

00:52:06.363 --> 00:52:08.496
Motion approved.

00:52:08.496 --> 00:52:09.530
Okay. Let's.

00:52:09.530 --> 00:52:12.530
We have,

00:52:13.130 --> 00:52:15.163
Let's see this.

00:52:15.163 --> 00:52:18.163
Purchase of the secondary internet
services.

00:52:18.463 --> 00:52:20.263
We're
recommending that the Board of Education

00:52:20.263 --> 00:52:23.296
accept the lowest responsive
and responsible bid from Comcast

00:52:23.296 --> 00:52:25.430
for the purchase
of a secondary internet service

00:52:25.430 --> 00:52:29.063
in the amount of $683
per month for 36 months.

00:52:29.663 --> 00:52:32.363
We received three responses
for this proposal as outlined

00:52:32.363 --> 00:52:33.930
in the attached metrics.

00:52:33.930 --> 00:52:36.463
Obtaining a secondary internet
service will enhance

00:52:36.463 --> 00:52:39.563
operational, reliable and ensure
a seamless connectivity.

00:52:40.096 --> 00:52:43.063
This additional service would provide us
with an alternative network connection,

00:52:43.063 --> 00:52:46.530
reducing the risk of disruptions
that could impact our staff and students.

00:52:47.530 --> 00:52:50.363
Part of this purchase
is eligible for a percentage discount

00:52:50.363 --> 00:52:51.396
under the E-Rate program.

00:52:51.396 --> 00:52:54.796
The district is anticipating 80% discount
on total eligible amounts.

00:52:55.263 --> 00:52:58.563
The remaining 20% as a responsible city
of the district and the district's

00:52:58.563 --> 00:53:01.596
portion is contingent upon receiving
the funding commitment from the FCC.

00:53:03.630 --> 00:53:06.596
I move that the Board of Education
accept the lowest, responsive

00:53:06.596 --> 00:53:10.696
and responsible bid from Comcast
for the purchase of a secondary internet

00:53:10.696 --> 00:53:13.696
service in the amount of $683 per month

00:53:13.896 --> 00:53:16.630
for 36 months.

00:53:16.630 --> 00:53:18.763
Second, okay.

00:53:18.763 --> 00:53:20.396
Any questions or comments?

00:53:20.396 --> 00:53:22.230
Roll call please. Galvin.

00:53:22.230 --> 00:53:24.930
Yes. Olson. Yes. Square. Yes. Again.

00:53:24.930 --> 00:53:26.263
Yes. So. Yes.

00:53:26.263 --> 00:53:28.030
Taylor. Yes. Kim.

00:53:28.030 --> 00:53:30.096
Yes. Motion approved.

00:53:30.096 --> 00:53:32.063
Next move on to discussion items.

00:53:32.063 --> 00:53:35.996
The alumni vision 2030.

00:53:38.830 --> 00:53:40.063
Charlie, you on it?

00:53:40.063 --> 00:53:40.830
There we go.

00:53:40.830 --> 00:53:43.630
Okay.

00:53:43.630 --> 00:53:45.296
To my

00:53:45.296 --> 00:53:47.063
my notes as well.

00:53:47.063 --> 00:53:51.563
So tonight we wanted to bring,
to the board's attention.

00:53:51.630 --> 00:53:55.196
The vision 2030,
which I know, during the year

00:53:55.463 --> 00:53:59.530
and I at our time at the,
Tupelo conference and in other settings,

00:53:59.796 --> 00:54:01.363
you've heard a little bit about this

00:54:01.363 --> 00:54:05.563
visioning process
and what has been determined as the goals

00:54:05.563 --> 00:54:08.996
and vision, for K-12 education
in the state of Illinois.

00:54:09.330 --> 00:54:12.763
So wanted to bring,
this short recap to you tonight

00:54:12.763 --> 00:54:14.396
because we have been asked,

00:54:14.396 --> 00:54:18.330
like many school districts
across the state, to pass a resolution

00:54:18.330 --> 00:54:23.063
in support our vision 2030, and we will
be it back in our next meeting.

00:54:23.263 --> 00:54:24.196
That recommendation

00:54:24.196 --> 00:54:27.696
to pass the resolution, because we
certainly are in favor of the direction.

00:54:28.196 --> 00:54:29.763
So the vision 2030 is essentially

00:54:30.896 --> 00:54:32.730
a group of

00:54:32.730 --> 00:54:37.796
it's a it's a vision that has been set,
for with a framework for advocacy,

00:54:38.096 --> 00:54:41.730
by the largest organizations,
educational organizations in the state.

00:54:41.730 --> 00:54:43.763
So it includes Illinois
session of school boards.

00:54:43.763 --> 00:54:46.130
You can go to the next slide, Charlie,

00:54:46.130 --> 00:54:50.430
the Illinois, Association of School
Boards, the Illinois Association of School

00:54:50.430 --> 00:54:54.196
Administrators, the Illinois
Principals Association, and many others.

00:54:54.196 --> 00:54:57.196
So the largest, you know, educator
organizations that we have in the state

00:54:57.363 --> 00:55:00.796
came together with groups of stakeholders
from all the different groups

00:55:01.063 --> 00:55:03.996
and, again,
different perspectives to look at,

00:55:03.996 --> 00:55:07.063
really, what are the largest issues
that need to be addressed?

00:55:07.063 --> 00:55:10.263
What is the vision,
for K-12 education across the state?

00:55:10.263 --> 00:55:14.330
And how can we come together
to advocate, for needed changes

00:55:14.563 --> 00:55:17.330
as well as certainly for, for funding?

00:55:17.330 --> 00:55:19.763
So just going to hit on a couple
of the highlights of this.

00:55:19.763 --> 00:55:21.930
We definitely,
you know, in the packet tonight,

00:55:21.930 --> 00:55:24.963
there's more detail behind,
you know, each each aspect of this.

00:55:25.696 --> 00:55:28.696
But one of the biggest drivers is the,

00:55:29.363 --> 00:55:31.730
dramatic increase in mandates.

00:55:31.730 --> 00:55:35.596
And,
and the large majority being unfunded.

00:55:36.229 --> 00:55:41.196
So if you look at just the size
of the school code, in the last 24 years,

00:55:41.496 --> 00:55:45.763
we've also been pointing out
that in the most the latest volume,

00:55:45.763 --> 00:55:49.829
not only is it so much larger,
but the font is smaller, as well.

00:55:51.029 --> 00:55:52.929
And so you could see,

00:55:52.929 --> 00:55:57.263
not that the volume of what has
what schools have been asked to absorb.

00:55:57.363 --> 00:56:01.563
With again, very little support
and funding, to follow.

00:56:01.963 --> 00:56:05.263
So that is one driver
in terms of some of the advocacy efforts.

00:56:05.629 --> 00:56:06.863
But if you look at kind of

00:56:06.863 --> 00:56:09.863
some of the things that are included
within the the vision,

00:56:09.963 --> 00:56:12.729
certainly focuses on feature
driven skills.

00:56:12.729 --> 00:56:17.429
So there's a focus certainly on career
readiness, looking at, you know, again,

00:56:17.429 --> 00:56:20.429
the needs of the workforce
across the nation.

00:56:20.763 --> 00:56:25.763
The shift, you know, the paradigm
shift from, again, only really looking

00:56:25.763 --> 00:56:29.363
at college entrance to looking at, again,
comprehensive career development

00:56:29.563 --> 00:56:32.563
starting in the, in the,
in the younger grades.

00:56:32.763 --> 00:56:37.263
So you see that included here
really watching the data trends, in terms

00:56:37.263 --> 00:56:40.963
of, you know, for college graduates
being prepared for the jobs

00:56:40.963 --> 00:56:45.029
that are available and, the shortages
that we're seeing in some areas.

00:56:45.029 --> 00:56:48.563
So that's certainly a big focus here
and a heavy focus on dual credit.

00:56:49.029 --> 00:56:53.363
And, again, the high
that of probably the highest priority

00:56:53.363 --> 00:56:54.496
for the curricular needs

00:56:54.496 --> 00:56:58.796
that have been outlined here across
the state is the access to dual credit

00:56:59.096 --> 00:57:02.229
and the streamlined, you know,

00:57:02.229 --> 00:57:05.363
the need for a streamlined process
for teacher credentialing.

00:57:05.729 --> 00:57:08.563
We've talked many times here at the board
level of barriers,

00:57:08.563 --> 00:57:11.763
you know, that that we have encountered
this is going on across the state.

00:57:11.763 --> 00:57:15.963
There's lots of inconsistencies
in terms of what is required of teachers,

00:57:15.963 --> 00:57:19.629
in terms of credentialing to be approved
by the colleges to to have dual credit.

00:57:20.129 --> 00:57:23.163
But certainly that is one very, very high
priority.

00:57:23.163 --> 00:57:25.263
And Illinois is is despite,

00:57:25.263 --> 00:57:28.796
you know, all of our efforts, we've
certainly increased, the opportunities,

00:57:28.796 --> 00:57:30.896
but we still are behind
looking at compare,

00:57:30.896 --> 00:57:32.429
you know, comparisons to other states

00:57:32.429 --> 00:57:34.696
in terms of the opportunities
our students have.

00:57:34.696 --> 00:57:37.696
So that is
that is certainly a high priority here.

00:57:38.096 --> 00:57:43.229
Student safety and well-being,
lots of effort to, to to to build.

00:57:43.463 --> 00:57:49.363
I would say, consolidated resources,
you know, to ensure that schools across

00:57:49.363 --> 00:57:54.796
the state have access, to the resources
needed to be able to provide

00:57:55.096 --> 00:57:59.963
adequate levels of safety measures
and lots of, again, pooling efforts to

00:57:59.963 --> 00:58:04.896
to ensure that, the materials and the,
the different, protocols are available

00:58:04.896 --> 00:58:08.196
and consistent across the state
with, with resources tied to that.

00:58:09.863 --> 00:58:10.363
Certainly

00:58:10.363 --> 00:58:13.429
a need for a high quality
and diverse educator pipeline.

00:58:13.429 --> 00:58:17.996
So lots of efforts around,
the recruitment, retention, looking at,

00:58:18.063 --> 00:58:21.263
building more alternative pathways
into the profession

00:58:21.463 --> 00:58:25.296
and looking for more flexibility
and licensure, that's also a focus,

00:58:25.663 --> 00:58:30.763
of, vision 2030 and, and curriculum
and instructional flexibility.

00:58:30.796 --> 00:58:34.429
So really kind of trying to ease off
on the mandates to allow then,

00:58:34.729 --> 00:58:39.196
the enough time to meet the, the local
curricular priorities within districts.

00:58:39.863 --> 00:58:41.963
Go ahead.

00:58:41.963 --> 00:58:43.396
Another area is certainly

00:58:43.396 --> 00:58:46.396
the assessment system that needs overhaul.

00:58:46.463 --> 00:58:48.663
Two issues that have been targeted.

00:58:48.663 --> 00:58:52.929
First, the timeline used for measure of
student proficiency and growth over time.

00:58:52.929 --> 00:58:56.696
So looking at first of all,
getting results back to districts in a way

00:58:56.696 --> 00:59:00.396
that those results can be utilized,
for instructional purposes.

00:59:00.663 --> 00:59:01.463
As it stands right

00:59:01.463 --> 00:59:05.163
now, they arrive, very late, certainly
especially at the elementary level.

00:59:05.429 --> 00:59:06.463
And are not just

00:59:06.463 --> 00:59:09.696
they're not able to utilize the data,
okay, for instructional purposes.

00:59:09.963 --> 00:59:12.963
But looking at having
not only proficiency,

00:59:13.563 --> 00:59:16.996
measures,
but also growth over time and looking

00:59:16.996 --> 00:59:21.563
at a balanced, assessment model
that would be, again, more equitable.

00:59:21.563 --> 00:59:25.729
And, you know, looking at a much better
picture of how students are progressing

00:59:25.996 --> 00:59:28.396
within the district.
So that certainly is a big focus.

00:59:28.396 --> 00:59:29.896
Also,

00:59:29.896 --> 00:59:35.563
to look at aligning those expectations
more with the national expectations

00:59:35.629 --> 00:59:39.396
in a few instances and accountability
models, Illinois has chosen

00:59:39.396 --> 00:59:43.696
to have higher expectations
than the national, expectations.

00:59:43.696 --> 00:59:49.063
And so it gives a we,
it has proven to be a false or inaccurate

00:59:49.063 --> 00:59:52.063
picture of how Illinois students
are truly performing,

00:59:52.196 --> 00:59:55.196
when compared to their peers
and compared internationally.

00:59:55.263 --> 00:59:58.363
So there's lots of examples of that
within, within the framework.

00:59:58.363 --> 01:00:02.463
So certainly we've, we've we've shared it
here, you know, back looking at our

01:00:02.963 --> 01:00:05.663
the SAT, benchmarks that we were that,

01:00:05.663 --> 01:00:09.596
that we had to, to, to to follow

01:00:10.563 --> 01:00:13.729
being
a again, you know, the national expert,

01:00:13.763 --> 01:00:15.129
you know, the national benchmarks

01:00:15.129 --> 01:00:18.896
being, lower than the state,
what the state had had put in place.

01:00:19.129 --> 01:00:22.896
So really, looking to to have it
more equitable and appropriate,

01:00:22.996 --> 01:00:27.463
in terms of, of comparisons across,
across the country and internationally.

01:00:27.829 --> 01:00:31.896
And again,
just looking at, looking to, to kind of,

01:00:33.229 --> 01:00:36.229
have that reform on the mandate process
to make sure

01:00:36.263 --> 01:00:39.696
that we can have flexibility
in local decision making around this.

01:00:39.696 --> 01:00:41.696
So lots of efforts there.

01:00:41.696 --> 01:00:44.263
Go ahead, Charlie.

01:00:44.263 --> 01:00:45.896
And then, the funding.

01:00:45.896 --> 01:00:50.063
So making sure that what had been
put in place, the evidence based formula,

01:00:50.496 --> 01:00:53.196
funding form of
that is currently in place,

01:00:53.196 --> 01:00:57.396
was actually a product of the vision
2020, group.

01:00:57.396 --> 01:00:59.896
And so this
this has happened before in the past.

01:00:59.896 --> 01:01:01.829
And so, one of the products

01:01:01.829 --> 01:01:05.296
of that visioning and advocacy
was the evidence based funding formula.

01:01:05.596 --> 01:01:09.462
And so there's some, you know,
some, some language that has,

01:01:09.529 --> 01:01:12.896
that is proposed within this,
this vision process,

01:01:13.329 --> 01:01:17.662
to ensure that, you know, that
there's protections to make sure that that

01:01:17.662 --> 01:01:20.896
the integrity of the funding, the evidence
based funding formula stays in place.

01:01:21.229 --> 01:01:24.796
And so looking more about really
just the protection and maintenance

01:01:24.796 --> 01:01:28.862
of what is in place, not necessarily
a new a new formula on the table.

01:01:30.462 --> 01:01:32.896
Also looking at statewide funding sources.

01:01:32.896 --> 01:01:37.062
So, things like some of the facilities
grants that are available

01:01:37.062 --> 01:01:40.062
at the state level to make sure
that those continue to be available,

01:01:40.229 --> 01:01:42.629
and also advocating
for the federal funding.

01:01:42.629 --> 01:01:44.462
I know that's
come up a few times tonight.

01:01:44.462 --> 01:01:48.796
We know we've got some,
some potential for changes on the horizon.

01:01:49.429 --> 01:01:53.396
But one area, for example, title
four is an area that that, has been

01:01:53.396 --> 01:01:57.062
allocated for us to be able to utilize
for school safety measures.

01:01:57.262 --> 01:02:00.929
And so, this does include some advocacy
at the federal level for,

01:02:00.929 --> 01:02:01.862
for funding there.

01:02:01.862 --> 01:02:05.562
So this of course, was, was before
some of the recent changes

01:02:05.562 --> 01:02:08.496
that have happened, at the federal
level that we're seeing now.

01:02:09.462 --> 01:02:10.129
And then

01:02:10.129 --> 01:02:13.762
also looking at the flexibility
within, school finances.

01:02:13.762 --> 01:02:17.662
So right now there are quite
a few restrictions for, you know, as

01:02:17.662 --> 01:02:20.896
funding is allocated that we can't move,
you know, funds between,

01:02:21.429 --> 01:02:23.696
different accounts
and for different purposes.

01:02:23.696 --> 01:02:25.529
And so really increasing the flexibility

01:02:25.529 --> 01:02:28.529
for schools
to be able to meet their financial need,

01:02:28.562 --> 01:02:29.796
within, within their budget.

01:02:29.796 --> 01:02:32.029
So that's also another,
another aspect of it.

01:02:32.029 --> 01:02:34.529
So overall,
these are kind of the key goals.

01:02:34.529 --> 01:02:39.662
Within vision 2030, we are certainly
from the Superintendents Association.

01:02:39.662 --> 01:02:43.529
And I know from the other associations
that we represent here at the table,

01:02:43.896 --> 01:02:47.362
are certainly in
in favor of the direction.

01:02:47.362 --> 01:02:51.262
We are very much, in line in terms of the
the priorities

01:02:51.262 --> 01:02:55.329
that we've set here in district 88
are certainly under, under this umbrella

01:02:55.329 --> 01:02:58.662
of very consistent with,
with the state level priorities.

01:02:59.062 --> 01:03:03.062
And we would we would recommend that
that we would join the,

01:03:03.096 --> 01:03:06.962
the many other districts that are going
to be passing resolutions in support.

01:03:07.529 --> 01:03:10.196
It's really
we don't have any necessarily authority.

01:03:10.196 --> 01:03:11.529
You know, it's really symbolic,

01:03:11.529 --> 01:03:14.296
you know, to say that we are in favor
of this direction and that,

01:03:14.296 --> 01:03:17.462
so that as legislators
are going to consider different measures

01:03:17.462 --> 01:03:21.229
in the future to see that there is a
I you know, I mean, that

01:03:21.229 --> 01:03:24.729
the districts are united in terms
of identifying some of these needs. So,

01:03:26.329 --> 01:03:28.029
the questions I know you

01:03:28.029 --> 01:03:30.662
heard some of this at that,
probably at the conference in a different

01:03:30.662 --> 01:03:35.629
I know some of you are so, involved
in staying current and all these things.

01:03:35.629 --> 01:03:37.462
I know you've heard this before,
so I appreciate you

01:03:37.462 --> 01:03:39.529
letting me walk us through it again
tonight.

01:03:39.529 --> 01:03:40.529
So. Yes.

01:03:40.529 --> 01:03:43.262
So thank you.

01:03:43.262 --> 01:03:46.062
The vehicle to some of these goals

01:03:46.062 --> 01:03:50.129
would be working
with the legislature legislators.

01:03:51.096 --> 01:03:51.529
Yeah.

01:03:51.529 --> 01:03:55.962
So it'll it'll you know,
the different aspects of this are in our,

01:03:55.962 --> 01:03:58.962
what's the word.

01:03:58.962 --> 01:03:59.796
So, so there are,

01:03:59.796 --> 01:04:03.029
there are some things that are
that would require legislation to change.

01:04:03.362 --> 01:04:06.896
There are some things that can be,
that we can advocate, you know, through

01:04:06.896 --> 01:04:11.996
the state board and through different,
you know, different, processes,

01:04:11.996 --> 01:04:15.929
you know, to, to, to request changes
and request for review of certain things.

01:04:15.929 --> 01:04:18.729
But there's quite a bit
that is through legislation. So

01:04:19.896 --> 01:04:24.396
we. Any other questions?

01:04:25.762 --> 01:04:26.329
Okay.

01:04:26.329 --> 01:04:29.329
Then we move along to,

01:04:29.829 --> 01:04:32.896
information, with no discussion,
the freedom information

01:04:32.996 --> 01:04:35.029
request and credit card summary.

01:04:35.029 --> 01:04:36.862
Then we had school recognition.

01:04:36.862 --> 01:04:38.962
Just real quick at your place

01:04:38.962 --> 01:04:42.262
for the credit card
summary is we have a revised, summary.

01:04:42.696 --> 01:04:46.429
As we are still reviewing
one of the, purchases on the card.

01:04:47.162 --> 01:04:48.196
Okay.

01:04:48.196 --> 01:04:50.662
Thank you.

01:04:50.662 --> 01:04:51.196
Okay.

01:04:51.196 --> 01:04:52.796
And then school recognition.

01:04:52.796 --> 01:04:55.796
We'll go ahead and start
with the Addison Central.

01:04:57.296 --> 01:04:57.829
Good evening.

01:04:57.829 --> 01:05:00.062
Thank you.

01:05:00.062 --> 01:05:02.696
You know, Doctor Krauss
and I both have this on our list.

01:05:02.696 --> 01:05:05.696
These first two events,
that we'd like to just recognize.

01:05:05.696 --> 01:05:08.896
And you heard a little bit, from Eddie
talk about one of the events tonight

01:05:08.962 --> 01:05:12.562
at our student leadership
summit, was held last week, and.

01:05:12.562 --> 01:05:15.896
And that student leadership
summit is actually the second time,

01:05:15.896 --> 01:05:16.929
that they've met.

01:05:16.929 --> 01:05:20.029
And it came out of their superintendents
advisory

01:05:20.062 --> 01:05:23.329
kind of with this anti-bullying,
Behavior Interventions Committee.

01:05:23.329 --> 01:05:24.762
We talked about it a little bit.

01:05:24.762 --> 01:05:28.029
Just to bring,
you know, students like Eddie and Leslie

01:05:28.296 --> 01:05:31.896
and other students who represent different
clubs and organizations and leaders

01:05:31.896 --> 01:05:36.696
on those teams, together to kind of
discuss everything school, everything.

01:05:36.696 --> 01:05:37.896
District 88.

01:05:37.896 --> 01:05:40.962
And they had an opportunity
to to hear a pretty strong message

01:05:40.962 --> 01:05:43.962
from, you know, former Chicago bull Bill
Cartwright.

01:05:44.162 --> 01:05:47.362
As well as kind of discuss
some recent things at Addison Trail,

01:05:47.362 --> 01:05:51.396
some mental health related things,
as well, from installing and work

01:05:51.396 --> 01:05:52.462
with Doctor Humphrey.

01:05:52.462 --> 01:05:55.662
So just absolutely incredible event
that was held over,

01:05:55.662 --> 01:05:58.662
at Willowbrook last Thursday.

01:05:58.662 --> 01:06:02.529
Yep. It just, you know,
thanks for for will work for hosting that.

01:06:02.529 --> 01:06:05.729
We had the, the following day, Mr.

01:06:05.729 --> 01:06:09.496
Cartwright actually came back for,
we are in the month of February,

01:06:09.496 --> 01:06:10.396
Black history month.

01:06:10.396 --> 01:06:12.896
We kind of kept it off
with our student effort.

01:06:12.896 --> 01:06:16.196
African-American conference or secon,
it was called.

01:06:16.562 --> 01:06:20.129
So the students at Willowbrook
and Addison Trail came over to S and trail

01:06:20.129 --> 01:06:23.362
and spent the day, kind of learning,
their own

01:06:23.362 --> 01:06:27.362
history and learning the history of,
kind of those who did it first,

01:06:27.362 --> 01:06:31.462
was, a little bit of a theme,
for our second this year.

01:06:31.996 --> 01:06:33.629
And then again, got to hear from Mr.

01:06:33.629 --> 01:06:35.862
Cartwright and kind of his experiences,

01:06:35.862 --> 01:06:39.696
as an African-American male in the NBA
during that time, too.

01:06:39.696 --> 01:06:44.362
So just a powerful, kind of week last
week with the different leadership Summit.

01:06:44.362 --> 01:06:48.062
And second, I want to make sure
that we recognized, both of those events,

01:06:48.929 --> 01:06:52.595
Addison Trail specifically, we had our,
honor roll assembly this morning,

01:06:52.595 --> 01:06:55.695
which was very well
attended, is always a fun one, for us

01:06:55.695 --> 01:06:58.629
because, our seniors are still with us
for this one.

01:06:58.629 --> 01:07:00.829
So we do the two honor roll assemblies.

01:07:00.829 --> 01:07:03.862
And, this is one
where we get all four classes together

01:07:03.862 --> 01:07:06.262
and get to recognize them
for all their hard work

01:07:06.262 --> 01:07:08.395
that they put in throughout
first semester.

01:07:08.395 --> 01:07:13.329
Upcoming, we have the New York
Fine arts, trip that's, coming up.

01:07:13.329 --> 01:07:15.862
They leave Thursday,
start to head to New York.

01:07:15.862 --> 01:07:18.429
They will spend time, either performing

01:07:18.429 --> 01:07:21.695
or in different, sessions
or watching different performances.

01:07:21.995 --> 01:07:25.329
So, you know, hoping for for safe, fun
travel,

01:07:25.362 --> 01:07:28.362
or trip trip for them.

01:07:28.429 --> 01:07:32.562
This Friday, our staff will be
participating in countywide institute day.

01:07:32.829 --> 01:07:35.962
Reminder for our students
know, attendance on Friday

01:07:36.229 --> 01:07:37.762
as well as no school Monday.

01:07:37.762 --> 01:07:40.762
We kick back regular time on Tuesday.

01:07:41.129 --> 01:07:42.895
Addison
Joe will be kicking off on Tuesday.

01:07:42.895 --> 01:07:46.162
Music and theater
in our schools week on Wednesday.

01:07:46.162 --> 01:07:49.995
There will be A3A, three B schedule
where all students will be able

01:07:49.995 --> 01:07:52.029
to attend a music concert
throughout the day.

01:07:52.029 --> 01:07:55.562
It also does
kick off our Addison Trail Indian Trail.

01:07:55.562 --> 01:07:56.895
Music.

01:07:56.895 --> 01:07:59.395
Opportunities.

01:07:59.395 --> 01:08:02.429
So we do choir, band and orchestra
three different nights.

01:08:02.429 --> 01:08:07.829
They start Thursday, March 6th, next week
and then, band following week

01:08:07.829 --> 01:08:10.962
on Tuesday, March 11th and then orchestra

01:08:10.962 --> 01:08:14.362
that same Thursday, March 13th.

01:08:14.795 --> 01:08:15.862
Looking forward to I'm

01:08:15.862 --> 01:08:19.062
sure Doctor Krauss is going to talk about
as well as relay for Life at Willowbrook.

01:08:19.129 --> 01:08:21.862
We are sending a team, over there.

01:08:21.862 --> 01:08:26.695
This is one that is, close to many of our
staff and students at Addison Trail.

01:08:26.962 --> 01:08:30.262
And so, Gato, who is actually here
tonight, help sponsor that group.

01:08:30.262 --> 01:08:34.529
And it's been a constant trickle of kids
coming in, to talk about relay for life

01:08:34.529 --> 01:08:37.062
that's happening over at Will Brook.
So looking forward to that.

01:08:37.062 --> 01:08:40.162
Not this weekend,
but next in the athletics world.

01:08:40.162 --> 01:08:42.895
Girls bowling competed at state
this past weekend.

01:08:42.895 --> 01:08:44.662
Our boys wrestling.

01:08:44.662 --> 01:08:47.062
We had two athletes compete.

01:08:47.062 --> 01:08:50.529
Matthias Zinger and Nico Duarte.

01:08:50.762 --> 01:08:55.762
Nico finished fourth place in the 106
pound class three, a weight class.

01:08:55.762 --> 01:08:57.029
So he was on the podium.

01:08:57.029 --> 01:08:59.595
Pretty incredible, experience
for both of them.

01:08:59.595 --> 01:09:03.595
But, you know, special shout out to Nico
for, you know, making the podium there.

01:09:03.962 --> 01:09:07.895
Our boys basketball competes
this Wednesday at 730 at home,

01:09:07.995 --> 01:09:10.995
in the HSA state
playoffs, a regional round.

01:09:11.262 --> 01:09:16.695
And it is crazy to say it sneaks up every
year, but spring sports start next week.

01:09:16.929 --> 01:09:18.629
Absolutely nuts.

01:09:18.629 --> 01:09:20.329
I mean, it's
50 something degrees this week,

01:09:20.329 --> 01:09:24.162
but I can't believe we've got baseball
and softball and all that start next week.

01:09:24.162 --> 01:09:26.062
But, that's it for Astro.

01:09:27.395 --> 01:09:28.729
And we'll back.

01:09:28.729 --> 01:09:29.262
Thanks so much.

01:09:29.262 --> 01:09:31.062
Just want to echo, as Mr.

01:09:31.062 --> 01:09:35.429
Andrews mentioned, about the leadership
conference, and, say kind of on Friday

01:09:35.495 --> 01:09:39.162
were great opportunities and Doctor
Valerie Humphrey, the amazing work

01:09:39.162 --> 01:09:40.462
she does in coordinating that

01:09:40.462 --> 01:09:43.229
and having the guest speakers
that were in, all of our students raved

01:09:43.229 --> 01:09:44.929
about the opportunity
to be a part of both of those.

01:09:44.929 --> 01:09:46.595
So those are fantastic.

01:09:46.595 --> 01:09:49.395
That's, this past week,
we had opportunity to host our third

01:09:49.395 --> 01:09:51.929
outstanding student breakfast,
where we recognize students

01:09:51.929 --> 01:09:54.129
from each of our departments
as well as a staff member.

01:09:54.129 --> 01:09:56.362
We'll be coming up
very quickly on our final one.

01:09:56.362 --> 01:09:59.262
We had to move that up a little bit
with some other conflicting dates,

01:09:59.262 --> 01:10:00.929
and I'll be right toward
the end of March will be

01:10:00.929 --> 01:10:04.562
our final outstanding student breakfast,
for the school year.

01:10:04.795 --> 01:10:05.695
Upcoming events.

01:10:05.695 --> 01:10:08.062
The Winter Music concert
series starts tomorrow night.

01:10:08.062 --> 01:10:11.262
We'll have the bands, the band performing
and then the choir

01:10:11.262 --> 01:10:14.395
on Thursday night, and then the orchestra
next Thursday, March 6th.

01:10:14.395 --> 01:10:16.629
So all those performances begin at 6 p.m.

01:10:16.629 --> 01:10:19.629
this Friday, we're going to celebrate
our business Professional America students

01:10:19.629 --> 01:10:22.629
who are competing at state
with a send off on Thursday,

01:10:22.829 --> 01:10:25.029
prior to their competition
beginning this weekend.

01:10:25.029 --> 01:10:26.862
So incredibly excited for them.

01:10:26.862 --> 01:10:29.662
As we look forward to the events ahead.

01:10:29.662 --> 01:10:30.462
As Mr.

01:10:30.462 --> 01:10:32.795
Andrew said,
when we come back from the long weekend,

01:10:32.795 --> 01:10:34.862
well, first, during the long weekend,
we get that district 88

01:10:34.862 --> 01:10:37.562
pickleball tournament.
So, we're looking forward to that.

01:10:37.562 --> 01:10:39.895
We can get you one of those Saran wrap
headbands if you'd like.

01:10:39.895 --> 01:10:42.795
You know, I think about Mr., Mr.

01:10:42.795 --> 01:10:45.795
Sullivan, the helping to make those,
but that's always a fun event.

01:10:45.795 --> 01:10:46.429
And looking forward to it.

01:10:46.429 --> 01:10:49.829
But we will come back, after the weekend
for Brooke Olympics week.

01:10:49.995 --> 01:10:53.062
That's an opportunity for us to have,
like, a spring spirit week,

01:10:53.062 --> 01:10:56.429
much like homecoming, but we call it
Brooke Olympics and their Brooke Olympics.

01:10:56.429 --> 01:10:58.029
Assembly is that Friday?

01:10:58.029 --> 01:10:58.962
And then Mr.

01:10:58.962 --> 01:10:59.795
Andrews mentioned,

01:10:59.795 --> 01:11:02.395
rolls right into relay for life
that entire week,

01:11:02.395 --> 01:11:03.795
actually supports relay for life

01:11:03.795 --> 01:11:06.195
and the raising of funds
for the American Cancer Society.

01:11:06.195 --> 01:11:08.662
So our students have a variety
of different events and activities.

01:11:08.662 --> 01:11:10.162
They participate in,

01:11:10.162 --> 01:11:13.529
competitive, incredibly competitive,
but yet unifying at the same time.

01:11:13.529 --> 01:11:15.562
So definitely looking forward to that.

01:11:15.562 --> 01:11:19.895
In terms of athletics,
congratulations to senior Naomi Campbell.

01:11:19.895 --> 01:11:23.695
She was here last year,
when she placed fifth overall.

01:11:23.962 --> 01:11:25.762
On the floor exercise is.

01:11:25.762 --> 01:11:30.195
But she competed this weekend in the HSA,
state,

01:11:30.195 --> 01:11:34.029
state championships
for, for for gymnastics.

01:11:34.029 --> 01:11:35.495
And she qualified in the all around.

01:11:35.495 --> 01:11:39.729
So she competed all night on Friday,
had a tremendous, performances.

01:11:39.929 --> 01:11:43.462
She was fourth overall
going into Saturday on the balance beam.

01:11:43.729 --> 01:11:45.229
Then she tweaked the routine a little bit.

01:11:45.229 --> 01:11:46.795
And if you get a chance
to watch the video,

01:11:46.795 --> 01:11:50.029
she's the only one who did a dismount
by doing a few full aerial.

01:11:50.029 --> 01:11:53.295
So normally on a balance beam,
you place your hands down, you flip,

01:11:53.295 --> 01:11:54.229
and then you dismount.

01:11:54.229 --> 01:11:58.229
She did it without the hands
landed on the beam again, then dismounted,

01:11:58.229 --> 01:11:59.695
which added a level of difficulty

01:11:59.695 --> 01:12:02.829
that vaulted her that,
but brought her into second place overall.

01:12:03.029 --> 01:12:06.995
So she, is well,
she's now tied for the second,

01:12:06.995 --> 01:12:10.462
for the highest overall, place
finishing in girls gymnastics.

01:12:10.462 --> 01:12:14.328
She was also recognized as a gymnast
of the year by the Coaches Association.

01:12:14.328 --> 01:12:15.928
Just an outstanding story.

01:12:15.928 --> 01:12:19.928
What you'll hear when when she gets
introduced, at the at the board meeting

01:12:20.095 --> 01:12:22.462
is that she actually broke a finger
at the beginning of this season,

01:12:22.462 --> 01:12:25.462
and it was very close to
being a season ending injury.

01:12:25.662 --> 01:12:30.228
But she, came back, had a chance to,
be there again

01:12:30.395 --> 01:12:33.462
and just, her smile
says it all in terms of the excitement

01:12:33.462 --> 01:12:35.062
and what a way to finish,
because she was the second

01:12:35.062 --> 01:12:37.795
to last competitor,
in the entire evening.

01:12:37.795 --> 01:12:40.028
So it was really cool
to have her finish that way,

01:12:40.028 --> 01:12:41.595
and see everyone else celebrate.

01:12:41.595 --> 01:12:44.662
Congratulations
to many of our winter sports teams.

01:12:44.662 --> 01:12:47.162
Varsity boys swim team had a great season.

01:12:47.162 --> 01:12:50.162
They competed in the HSA
sectional championship this past weekend.

01:12:50.195 --> 01:12:53.062
Boys basketball
just won their quarterfinal regional game.

01:12:53.062 --> 01:12:53.962
They'll play on Wednesday

01:12:53.962 --> 01:12:57.495
at 6:00 against Glenbard West,
but will be playing at Addison Trail.

01:12:58.328 --> 01:13:01.962
Our boys and girls track and field teams
continue to have great indoor season,

01:13:01.962 --> 01:13:04.028
so they're back to back
first place finishes,

01:13:04.028 --> 01:13:04.728
and theirs,

01:13:04.728 --> 01:13:09.195
and then the rest of our winter sports
teams girls basketball, the girls

01:13:09.195 --> 01:13:12.362
bowling, boys wrestling and girls
wrestling all had fantastic seasons.

01:13:12.362 --> 01:13:17.862
A great, and great individual,
accomplishments, especially in the HSA

01:13:17.862 --> 01:13:22.762
series as, finally we did host our,
winter college signing day.

01:13:22.962 --> 01:13:26.628
We had seniors Kendall manager, and Audrey
Morgan, who signed their National

01:13:26.628 --> 01:13:28.095
Letter of intent.

01:13:28.095 --> 01:13:30.595
Kendall is going to play basketball
next year at Central College.

01:13:30.595 --> 01:13:33.128
And, Audrey is going to swim
next year at Valparaiso.

01:13:33.128 --> 01:13:35.662
So congratulations
and good luck to them. Very excited.

01:13:35.662 --> 01:13:36.628
As Mr.

01:13:36.628 --> 01:13:39.628
Andrews said, can't believe spring
sports are going to start on Monday.

01:13:40.028 --> 01:13:43.095
The snow is melting quickly though, so
that's always a good sign to get outdoor,

01:13:43.328 --> 01:13:44.495
outdoor time.

01:13:44.495 --> 01:13:46.228
But, that's
just a couple of quick updates.

01:13:49.162 --> 01:13:50.062
Thank you.

01:13:50.062 --> 01:13:53.062
And board member sports.

01:13:55.728 --> 01:13:56.362
Doctor Krauss

01:13:56.362 --> 01:13:59.728
alluded to it, but,
we have our pickleball tournament

01:13:59.728 --> 01:14:03.562
this weekend for the district
that supports the district 88 Foundation.

01:14:03.562 --> 01:14:08.062
So, we have registration ends
and the 26th.

01:14:08.062 --> 01:14:11.062
So we encourage you to
to come out and register.

01:14:11.462 --> 01:14:13.528
Thanks.

01:14:13.528 --> 01:14:14.562
Thank you.

01:14:14.562 --> 01:14:16.862
Yeah. The board member reports.

01:14:16.862 --> 01:14:18.062
Okay, then.

01:14:18.062 --> 01:14:20.895
Superintendent,

01:14:20.895 --> 01:14:23.462
so just, two quick announcements.

01:14:23.462 --> 01:14:27.195
Just wanted to, recognize the board
president, Dana King,

01:14:27.362 --> 01:14:29.728
who received a distinguished

01:14:29.728 --> 01:14:32.728
annual merit award from the Illinois
Association of School Boards.

01:14:33.328 --> 01:14:35.295
It's this will be recognized
this Wednesday.

01:14:35.295 --> 01:14:39.795
We are hosting actually the spring,
Illinois Association of School Board's

01:14:39.795 --> 01:14:42.862
DuPage Division dinner, and we're hosting
a Madison trail on Wednesday night.

01:14:43.195 --> 01:14:47.062
So she will be recognized at that,
at that dinner.

01:14:47.362 --> 01:14:52.628
And also, the district state school board
did receive the governance award again,

01:14:52.862 --> 01:14:57.562
for just incredible work
and this comprehensive, nature of

01:14:57.562 --> 01:14:59.262
of all of the accomplishments

01:14:59.262 --> 01:15:03.062
that, that the, the board
has earned over the last two years.

01:15:03.062 --> 01:15:06.562
So this is the second time
that this board has received that award,

01:15:06.895 --> 01:15:09.895
and that recognition
will also be on March 5th.

01:15:10.328 --> 01:15:12.528
And it's a job. So congratulations.

01:15:14.695 --> 01:15:16.095
I think we know about that.

01:15:16.095 --> 01:15:17.262
Yeah.

01:15:17.262 --> 01:15:19.662
So, okay.

01:15:19.662 --> 01:15:22.662
Any public comments?

01:15:24.162 --> 01:15:24.862
Good evening.

01:15:24.862 --> 01:15:27.662
We do not have any further comments
at this time. Okay.

01:15:27.662 --> 01:15:31.062
I want to put in a plug for the free
lessons to sign up in case anyone so.

01:15:31.662 --> 01:15:33.828
Sure. Sure. Yes.

01:15:33.828 --> 01:15:36.062
You know. Sure. Absolutely.

01:15:36.062 --> 01:15:39.095
So if you are new to pickleball,
we do have the two divisions.

01:15:39.095 --> 01:15:41.628
So if you are newer
we have a division for you.

01:15:41.628 --> 01:15:43.728
And if you're more advanced
we have a division for you.

01:15:43.728 --> 01:15:47.662
And then as sprint was just saying,
we even are offering a free lesson

01:15:47.662 --> 01:15:51.262
from 830 to 9, for anyone who is new
but wants to play.

01:15:51.262 --> 01:15:53.962
So don't be don't be afraid to join us.
If you're new,

01:15:53.962 --> 01:15:57.128
we will definitely help you out
and make sure you have a good time.

01:15:59.662 --> 01:16:01.695
Thank you.

01:16:01.695 --> 01:16:04.162
Okay, then move on to announcements.

01:16:04.162 --> 01:16:07.162
The next,
public, Board of Education meeting will,

01:16:07.562 --> 01:16:10.862
will be on Monday,
March 10th, 2025 at 7:30 p.m.

01:16:10.862 --> 01:16:14.228
in the district boardroom located
district administrative offices, two

01:16:14.728 --> 01:16:16.362
two friendship Plaza, Addison, Illinois.

01:16:16.362 --> 01:16:18.062
60101.

01:16:18.062 --> 01:16:19.862
And the following Board of Education
meeting

01:16:19.862 --> 01:16:23.228
will be held on Monday,
March 24th, 2025 7:30 p.m.

01:16:23.828 --> 01:16:26.462
district boardroom
located at district administrative offices

01:16:26.462 --> 01:16:29.462
two Friendship Plaza Addison 60101.

01:16:29.695 --> 01:16:31.595
At this time, I'd entertain
a motion to move

01:16:31.595 --> 01:16:33.695
the closed session
for the purpose of the appointment.

01:16:33.695 --> 01:16:37.762
Employment compensation, discipline,
performance, or dismissal of specific

01:16:37.762 --> 01:16:41.628
employee specific individuals to serve
as independent contractors in the park.

01:16:41.628 --> 01:16:45.728
Recreation, educational setting,
or specific volunteers of the public body

01:16:46.662 --> 01:16:49.028
or legal counsel for the public body,
including hearing

01:16:49.028 --> 01:16:52.028
testimony and a complaint lodged
against an employee.

01:16:52.028 --> 01:16:55.695
A specific individual who serves
as an independent contractor in a park.

01:16:55.695 --> 01:16:59.428
Recreation or educational setting,
or volunteer of the public body, or

01:16:59.428 --> 01:17:03.762
against legal counsel for the public body
to determine its ability.

01:17:03.762 --> 01:17:08.128
However, a meeting to consider an increase
in compensation to a specific employee

01:17:08.128 --> 01:17:12.395
of a public by the subject
to the local government wage increase

01:17:13.062 --> 01:17:17.828
Transparency Act may be may not be closed
and shall be open to the public

01:17:17.828 --> 01:17:21.995
and posted and held at is in accordance
with the act five elements.

01:17:22.262 --> 01:17:25.995
Statutes 122, C one and B collective

01:17:25.995 --> 01:17:29.495
bargaining and negotiating matters
between the public body and its employees

01:17:30.195 --> 01:17:33.895
of their representatives, or deliberations
concerning salary schedules for one

01:17:33.895 --> 01:17:37.795
or more classes of employees,
and c the placement of individual students

01:17:37.795 --> 01:17:39.862
and special education programs

01:17:39.862 --> 01:17:43.028
and or other matters
relating to individual students.

01:17:43.028 --> 01:17:47.095
Five element proposal
I just want to raise to c ten.

01:17:49.328 --> 01:17:52.328
Second and several copies. So.

01:17:52.795 --> 01:17:54.661
Diemer. Yes. Galvin.

01:17:54.661 --> 01:17:56.061
Olson. Yes.

01:17:56.061 --> 01:17:58.995
Yes. And again, yes.

01:17:58.995 --> 01:17:59.595
Yes.

01:17:59.595 --> 01:18:02.595
Motion carries
and we shall move into closed session.

01:18:07.661 --> 01:18:08.895
We're back and open session.

01:18:08.895 --> 01:18:10.828
Roll call please. Okay.

01:18:10.828 --> 01:18:12.161
Here, here.

01:18:12.161 --> 01:18:13.928
Then again. Here. Claire.

01:18:13.928 --> 01:18:15.528
Taylor here. Galvin.

01:18:15.528 --> 01:18:17.561
Here. Also here.

01:18:17.561 --> 01:18:19.995
There's action necessitated
by the closed session.

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Item ten a motion.

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I move that the Board of Education
adopt a resolution to pass the minutes

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of the closed session from June 10th, 2024
through December 9th, 2024.

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To remain classified and all other closed
session minutes

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not listed on exhibit A
and B shall continue to remain classified.

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Second.

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Okay. Roll call please.

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And again.

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Yes. Yes. Taylor.

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Yes. Galvin. Yes. Olsen. Yes.

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Yes. Yes.

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Motions approved.

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I don't a motion to adjourn.

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So moved. Second.

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Okay. Favor shy. Opposed? Nay.

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I have it in. The meeting's adjourned.