MEMBER MEETING
OF THE FRIENDS OF CAHS PTA
August 14, 2008
President, Anne Hoke, called the special meeting to order at 3620 North High Street at 7:00 pm. The meeting was called to continue the discussion regarding plans for the coming school year. In attendance were eight members (constituting a quorum) and five guests, four of whom were parents and students of the Robotics Team. Stephanie Ludwig acted as Secretary. Those present introduced themselves.
Secretary's Report: The meeting minutes from August 5, 2008, which had been previously distributed, were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Trish Geoghegan presented the proposed budget for next year. There was some discussion regarding a reduction to the revenue from Meals on Wheels.
Hospitality Committee: Michele Sherman announced that she will have breakfast food available for parents in the courtyard from 7:30am to 9:00am on the first day of school. A list was passed around to sign up to bring food and supplies, and volunteers were solicited to help with the event.
Old Business:
Robotics Team: There was discussion regarding events that had transpired over the summer regarding the Robotics Team. It was moved and seconded that appointed members of the PTA and students and parents of the Robotics Team will make an appointment to speak with Dr. Harris to address issues surrounding the continuance of the Robotics Team. It was moved and seconded that the PTA will support Chris Bradley (a Robotics Team member) and his mother when they address the School Board regarding the importance of continuing the Robotics program at CAHS.
Parent Assistant Module: Anne Hoke said that Dr. Dixon had requested that the PTA think of a name for the new Parent Assistant Module by which parents can check grades and attendance of their children online. There was brief discussion concerning a name for the program. Further discussion was tabled until the next meeting.
Pegasus Preview: Anne Hoke said that Dr. Dixon had approached her and asked her if the PTA might be able to supply and serve ice cream for Pegasus Preview. It was moved and seconded that the PTA will purchase up to $50 in ice cream for Pegasus Preview, and will serve it. Members volunteered to assist both with serving the ice cream and a membership table for the event.
New Business:
Future Academic & Social Activities: Anne Hoke asked the membership what activities should be added to the calendar for this year. There was discussion regarding a Fall Dance and a Talent Show, and a suggestion that Student Council be contacted for suggestions and input. Toni Dodge volunteered to help with a Talent Show. There was discussion regarding tutoring. Diane Maxwell suggested that the National Honor Society or another student body might be able to tutor students, and she offered to check into it. Anne Hoke will be meeting with alumni to see if there is any interest in a 30th year anniversary event. Mark Hill announced that he would like to start a father/son program to bring fathers and sons together.
There was no further discussion and the meeting adjourned at 8:30pm. The next PTA meeting is September 2, 2008 in Room 128 at CAHS.
Stephanie Ludwig,
CAHS PTA Secretary
