February 19, 2025 — Meeting Minutes
Board of Education Meeting - February 19 2025 Minutes at 7:00 PM Held via Zoom 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:07 p.m. 1.1 Statement of Adequate Notice Adequate Notice has been provided. 1.2 Adoption of Agenda Approve the agenda as posted. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Mr. Ben Beinfeld Yes Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 5-0 2. Recognizing Our Own 2.1 Recognition: Demetrius Pate and Jasmine Davis The Board of Education recognized facility workers Demetrius Pate and Jasmine Davis for the life-saving actions they performed when a fellow co-worker had a life threatening event. Their actions were truly heroic. 3. Public Comment 3.1 Public Participation at Board Meetings Nicholas Vivio and Katy Bennett had questions regarding the role the Board of Education plays in setting school cancellation policy for snow days. They feel that some of the cancellations cause unnecessary disruption to the students and families. In their opinion, the district needs to set a more reasonable approach to snow days. 4. Superintendent Communication 4.1 Superintendent Communication Dr. Nisha Patel, Superintendent, provided an update to the Board of Education and community of current events in the District. Superintendent's Update 2.19.25 5. Student Representative Update 5.1 Student Representative Update The 2024-2025 Student Representative to the Board, Lucia Lerena, presented an update to the Board and the community. 6. Presentations 6.1 Presentation by Paragon Architecture - Consultant for Long Range Facilities Master Plan At the February 19th meeting, Brad Erwin of Paragon Architecture, consultant for the district’s long range facilities master plan, gave a final presentation to the Board of Education. Final BOE Presentation.pdf 7. Consent Agenda Consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.7. 7.1 Requesting Board approval on consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.7. Motion to approve consent agenda items 7.1 through 7.7. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Mr. Ben Beinfeld Yes Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 5-0 8. Board Communications 8.1 Board Committee, Community and Liaison Reports Ms. Stacy Siwak shared highlights from the Teaching and Learning Advisory Council. 9. Adjournment The meeting adjourned at 9:01 p.m. 9.1 Adjournment That the Board of Education adjourn. Moved by: Ms. Chris Win Seconded by: Mr. Jason Growe Yes Ms. Stacy Siwak, Ms. Chris Win, Mr. Jason Growe, Dr Pamela Lyss-Lerman, and Mr. Ben Beinfeld Motion Carries 5-0 Stacy Siwak, Board President Chris Win, Board Secretary