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Issaquah High School
PTSA Board Meeting
October 15, 2004
The meeting was called to order at 9:33 a.m. by President Nancy Campi in the
library. Introductions were made.
Secretary’s Report:
The minutes were accepted as written for both the June and September Board
Meetings.
Treasurer’s Report:
Mary Lou Pauly reported cash on hand as of 9/27/04 is $50,009.52.
Membership income was about $2,000 above the budget
estimate and Pass the hat income was about $5,000 ahead of expectations.
President’s Report:
Nancy Campi acknowledged Carrie Tollefson for inputting over 1,000 PTSA
members, and Lori Anderson and Nancy Kamitsuka for work on the school
directory.
A letter was sent from
the PTSA to the mayor and Janet Barry about school traffic and parking lot
problems. A response was received from the mayor.
Ideas were requested
for guest speakers at monthly PTSA meetings, and suggestions were made.
Guest speakers will be
added to the agenda for most meetings.
Issaquah Schools
Foundation luncheon is 10/21.
Parent Ed schedule is
now on the district website and going into the Issaquah Press.
Principal’s Report:
Paula Phelps addressed the traffic and parking lot problem and the mayor’s
response. Evans St. is temporarily opened before and after school until
reconfiguration can take place.
Safeco Field not available for graduation this year
due to Mariner scheduling. Graduation Committee will be reviewing the
options, such as Key Arena and Qwest Field.
A military opt-out
form will be available soon for juniors and seniors. ISD does not release
student names to the military unless requested by the student.
Adequate Yearly
Progress Meeting will be 10/18.
IHS Administrative
Team Duties and Homecoming Week information passed around as well as a form
to critique the school website.
Continuous Improvement
Plan in place: examples of items included in the plan are a flow chart for
communication, operating norms, 9 characteristics of outstanding school
survey, tool for teachers to check student WASL scores.
Staff Report
Susan Graham reported that a maximum capacity 185 kids are taking PSAT
tomorrow.
Also counselors are
working with the whole staff to recognize problems with kids as they have
had a record number of crises so far this year.
Site Council Report
Nancy Campi reported that further information was given about ongoing drug
and alcohol awareness and training.
Legislative Report
Nancy Campi and Marianne Kersten discussed pros and cons of upcoming
election initiatives. It was moved by Marianne Kersten and seconded by
Margie Gerrity to have an IHS PTSA endorsement of I-884 to implement smaller
class sizes, fund 32,000 seats in college and have a citizen oversight
board. Motion adopted.
Vice President and
Committee Reports
Fundraising:
Marianne Kersten suggested having a Pass the Hat mailing and having
information about it be on the school website as well as including
information on what the money collected is used for ie: new school sound
system.
Volunteers:
Sue Burke reported that everything is set for Homecoming.
Reflections:
Elizabeth Swan reported that Reflections will start right after
Thanksgiving.
9th Grade
Campus:
Nancy Campi reports that the committee continues to meet regularly.
Directory:
Lori Anderson reported that it is going into print one week from Monday.
Newsletter:
Susan Hegedus reported that the Issy Link is no longer in existence.
Everything is now online. The deadline each month is the 15th.
Everything needs to be sent to her a few days before the deadline.
Everything on the website is updated by the 1st of each month.
Unfinished Business:
IHS PTSA Goals for 2004/2005 presented by Mary Lou Pauly and amended as
below:
1. Continue supporting
and developing programs at I.H.S. that meet the Washington State PTA
objectives.
2. Reinforce the
effectiveness of PTSA programs with intentional and deliberate
communications with parents, teachers, staff and students.
3. Encourage the
identification of pathways for parents to be more involved at school and in
decision making.
Motion by Deed Chase
and seconded by Susan Hegedus to adopt the goals. Motion adopted. Mary Lou
and Nancy would like to put together a small working group later this fall
and discuss guidelines for implementation of this year’s goals. Anyone
interested should contact Mary Lou.
New Business:
Fund Requests:
Mary Lou Pauly
presented the request for $5,000 from PTSA for a $17,000 sound system
replacement for the gym. Booster Club approved $2,000 for the project, the
District has allocated $4,000, the IHS Building Budget will fund $3,000, and
ASB will make up any difference in cost.
A general discussion
ensued about transferring excess funds from unexpected revenues into the
Special Funding Request line item.
Motion made by Linda
Frye to move $8,000 to the Special Funding Request line item, and seconded
by Susan Balkman. Motion passed.
Total of three requests for funds received for the fall:
1. Science Dept. requested $1130 to replace still for distilling water. New
equipment will last 20 years and can be used after the remodel. Moved by
Marianne Kersten to approve the request and seconded by Deed Chase.
Discussed. Approved.
2. ASB requested funds
for a sound system replacement in the gymnasium, of $5000. Moved by Margie
Gerrity to approve the request and seconded by Lori Anderson. Discussed.
Approved.
3. Counseling Center
requested $550 for purchase of two-year supply of paper for Student Success
Note Taker Program. Moved by Susan Balkman to approve request, and seconded
by Nancy Kamitsuka. Discussed. Approved.
Special Funding
Linda Frye explained the Athletes for Kids program now in two other local
high schools. The organization would like to start a program at IHS. When
more information is available we will be asked if we want to help fund it.
Moved by Danielle Tilden and seconded by Nancy Kamitsuka to readopt the
Standing Rules. Motion adopted.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m. The next meeting will be November
12, 2004.
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