President, Anne Hoke, called the meeting to order at the Columbus Alternative High School at 7:00 pm. In attendance were seventeen (17) members (constituting a quorum). Also in attendance were next year’s senior class officers: Marté Durham, Mariah Kerrin, Brooklyn Hill and Aolani Craddolph. Those present introduced themselves. Stephanie Ludwig was in attendance as Secretary.
Principal’s Report: There was no report.
Secretary's Report: Stephanie Ludwig presented the meeting minutes from May 6, 2009 and moved to accept the minutes as written. The motion was seconded and passed.
Treasurer’s Report: Kim Dillard reviewed the financial report for last month. Jeff made a motion to accept the financial statements. The motion was seconded and passed.
Activity Coordinator Report: The May bake sale was cancelled due to an abundance of activities in May.
Hospitality Report: The luncheon held for the teachers was a success.
Grant Writing Committee: Toni Dodge had no report. Anne asked for volunteers for this committee.
Publicity Committee: Gerry Brevoort said that the National Honor Society inductees were in the paper as well as the CAHS valedictorians.
Old Business
PTA Scholarships: Mary Ellen Sinclair announced those students selected by the PTA to receive money to attend the Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario next Fall. Three students were sponsored in full by the PTA. An anonymous donor paid for a fourth recipient.
Honor Roll Assembly: Anne asked for volunteers to help with the Honor Roll Assemby. 182 students will be receiving awards, and the PTA usually donates and serves ice cream. Toni Dodge, Julia Harrison, Michele Sherman, and Mary Ellen Sinclair volunteered to help. The Senior class officers said that they would be there to help.
Committee Chair Volunteers: Michele Sherman volunteered to chair the membership committee. Stephanie Ludwig and Tracy Taylor offered to join the committee. Lemuel Harrison volunteered to chair the Alumni Committee.
Teacher Request for gym equipment: The lighting in the gym will be updated this summer, but the backboards will not be paid for. Break-away rims will not work on the current backboards, so if break-away rims are purchased, new backboards will also need to be purchased.
Garden Tending: Anne requested volunteers to do the gardening in the front of the school.
There were no volunteers.
T-Shirt Sales: Stephanie announced that very few t-shirts had been sold, and we would probably need to order about 20-25 extra to meet our minimum order. Toni made a motion to spend money on t-shirts to be sold later so that we could meet the minimum order. The motion was seconded and passed.
PA System Update: The PA system between the office and the ninth grade wing is now connected, and the annex is to be connected over the summer.
Cupcake Day: Gerry announced that Cupcake Day was a big success. We received about 1,000 cupcakes, had some left over for other events. She distributed a picture of the cupcakes.
Retrospective Handout: Anne distributed the new Retrospective Handout for the 2008-2009 school year.
Extra Hour at CAHS: There was a lengthy discussion regarding the extension of the blocks/periods rather than adding a recitation period to accommodate the extra hour in the school day. Jeff Sherman made a motion to authorize Anne to send Dr. Dixon a letter regarding the PTA’s request not to add time to the blocks/periods. The motion was seconded and passed. Jeff made a motion to reimburse (up to $60) any cost incurred by the senior class officers for copies to distribute questionnaires to the students .
Internship Update: Julia Harrison said that Dr. Dixon had plans for the internships and had planned to take responsibility for the program.
NEW BUSINESS
Chorale Boosters: Mary Ellen announced that the vocal music instructor, Mr. Flemming, wants the Chorale Boosters to join with the PTA.
CAHS Signage: Anne asked for a volunteer to update the sign in the front yard of the school. Kim Dillard volunteered.
Introduction of New Officers and Farewell to Old Officers: Anne introduced next years officers. Stephanie Ludwig presented Anne with a plaque to be attached to the first courtyard bench in honor of her quest to bring people together. She also presented Gerry Brevoort and Anne with giftcards.
There was no further discussion. The meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm and was followed by a cupcake farewell. The next PTA meeting will be September 1, 2009, 7:00 p.m. in Room 128 at CAHS.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Ludwig,
Friends of CAHS PTA Secretary
