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The meeting was called to order at 7:02. There were 45 members present. Changes to the May 07 minutes: Principal’s Report - should read “There will be 4 kindergartens” May 07 minutes were approved.
Introduction of Officers – Liz Cornish Liz introduced this years Officers. Liz Cornish – President Janet Gaudiana – Treasurer Sue Geissler / Joanne Neuhausser - Secretaries Principal’s Report – Maureen Dodd: Mrs. Dodd welcomed all. Stated 532 students enrolled this year. Kindergarten enrollment is 70 children. The 1st grade is one of the largest with 114 children. Building changes include an extra room for special education as well as new handicapped access to the upper level of the school. New teachers were introduced as well as current teachers that were present at the meeting. Husky High Fives – Megan Mazzei: Mrs. Mazzei explained the new Husky High Five program and how it was developed. Last year a committee was formed to look at the current school rules. Findings concluded they had many rules and they were written in adult terms. Through surveys of staff and students as well as research on other schools the group came up with a set of school wide expectations. The four expectations revolve around: · Respect Others · Respect Property · Be Responsible · Be Safe They then took these expectations and defined what each meant in every area of the school. Teachers are enforcing the behavioral rules by handing out Husky High Five tickets when they observe a child exhibiting the desired behaviors. Linked to the High Five program are incentives. If a child earns 25 they will have their name announced on the PA and get a prize from the office. For 100 High Five’s their picture will be taken and posted at school. 200+ High Fives during the year will receive a special T-Shirt. Kids are really excited about this program. Class teachers are keeping a tally of the number of High Fives. The school wants to make this a visual program for the children and is asking the PTA for financial support. They are asking for $1000 to cover the cost for pencils and posters. The posters will display the Husky Paw Print with the appropriate behavior for the different areas of the school. They also need volunteer help with coordination of the printing of the posters.
Discussion was opened up to the members. Kathleen Keegan made a motion. Kim Cavoli seconded. The motion was voted on and passed Treasurer’s Report - Janet Gaudiana: No budget to hand out yet. We tried not to carry over too much money. Totals from the Ice Cream Social are not in yet. An estimate is $380 which is $100 more than last year. Thanks was given to Hogies Sweet Shop for the donation of ice cream. They are willing to participate in future events.Election of new Vice President for 2007 – 2008 Eileen Palladino was nominated for Vice President. Linda Surveski seconded. Members voted on and passed. Committee Reports: Board of Ed – Liz Cornish Liz called Beth Duffy for an update: Highlights = Football committee has raised enough funds to have a Varsity and JV team, will be voted on in the October board meeting. Brennan Glasgow voted for teacher of the year. A survey soliciting feedback on what the community is looking for in a superintendent went home in backpacks. Enrichment – Linda Surveski Linda explained that the enrichment program brings events into the classes, as well as field trips. This is fully funded by PTA. The programs spend about $20 per child on these activities. They are starting to plan for the 2007 – 2008 year. The first trip is October 24th, the fourth grades will be going to Washington Depot. Each month an update will be given on upcoming activities. Box Tops – Michelle Knuth Beth Hamel is helping out with this program. To date they have collected 4149 box tops which resulted in $414. They want to make the program more visible. They will be collecting box tops monthly from each class room. A graph will show how each class is doing. The tops collected so far will be split up equally for each class to start with. A Treasure Chest with prizes will be available to children to pick from. A reminder will go out October 1st giving information about the program. Parent Volunteers – Liz Cornish Liz collected all the sheets parents sent back. Coordinators of events will get an email with names. Fundraiser – Eileen Palladino & Janet Gaudiana Fundraiser has started. All forms due back on September 24th. Janet is looking for volunteers on Tuesday 6 – 8 and Thursday 6 -8 in café to tally up the money for the fund raiser prior to submitting. Please contact Janet if you can help. Membership – Janet Gaudiana At Open House 60 new members signed up. Enrolled members will be in the drawing for Fundraiser items being raffled off as well as receiving a water bottle. If you registered earlier and did not receive a bottle you can get them from Liz. Ice Cream Social – Callie Penn Thanks to all who helped. Update given in Treasurer’s Report above. Drama – Deb Millum Drama will start this coming Friday. There are 22 children enrolled so far. There are two groups, 1st /2nd grade as well as a 3rd / 4th grade group. Popcorn Parties – Pam Karaniana Report given by Liz – A reminder was given to make sure members sign in to get an accurate count to see which class earns the popcorn party. The class with the most members attending will win. Teacher’s Book Room – Liz Cornish Liz is trying to get a coordinator to run this. It entails getting volunteers to help organize the teacher’s book room. The teacher’s use this room to select books for reading groups. Volunteers are needed to put the books back in order. Anyone interested please contact Liz. Holiday Shopping – Melanie Joseph Shopping is underway. Melanie is looking for volunteer help on November 30th and December 1st for set up as well as help checking out / wrapping. Volunteers are also needed to help the children shop. Anyone interested please contact Melanie. Fall Book Fair – Kathleen Keagan Starts November 26th. Co-chair = Lee Davis, Volunteers are needed to help at the book fair as well as with bulletin boards. This years’ theme is blizzards. Set up will take place the Tuesday prior to Thanksgiving. Teachers preview day is the 25th. The hours may be extended to allow Holiday Shoppers a chance to shop. Spirit Day Shirt Sale – Kelly LeBel Order forms came home in backpacks. Sale ends September 28th. Shirts will be in October 18th. School Store – Andrea Fletcher Tracy Kilty will be helping. Andrea and Tracy are looking for six volunteers to help work at the store. The store is open Tuesday, Wednesday ,Thursday. A sign up sheet was left at the meeting with contact information. Old Business: Tony Lanza replaced the table from last year. New Business: Liz registered the school for the UPromise program. She will be getting information next week on the program. A member asked about Escript.com – Liz will check into this program Superintendent Search – Eliza Holcomb – Cabe Search Services Mrs. Holcomb spoke to the group regarding her role and involvement in coordinating a search for a new superintendent. An update was given regarding ad placement, community engagement, focus groups and town / school meetings. Public meetings will be held. Look for dates and times. In the end her service will compile a leadership profile report. The hope is the board will use this as they search for a new superintendent. Open discussion was held regarding the strengths and challenges of region 10 schools as well as what the community is looking for in this leadership position. A reminder was given to fill out the leadership profile survey.
Adjournment The meeting was adjourned at 8:17.
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne Neuhausser
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