Principal’s Report:
Dr. Dixon reported all students have received their schedules. The Open House is scheduled for September 15, from 7 – 9 pm. Internships will begin October 7 (Wednesdays) for 10 – 12 grades. Ms Bell has joined the staff as another administrator. This year’s senior class has 176 students, the largest class at CAHS. The junior class has 185 students. Ms. Search will give out passwords for the Parent ASIST to follow up on grades. Ms. Bell will cover the Robotics team.
President’s Report:
Stephanie Ludwig reported the Friends of CAHS officers met in August. The meeting covered the Leadership Training/Conference, PTA goals for the coming school year, including membership. The membership goal does not just mean numbers but also monthly attendance. National PTA wants to increase the numbers to continue to advocate for all children. Students are invited to attend. Stephanie offered to pay the senior class officer’s membership fee. She also encouraged notifying other family members know about joining the Friends of CAHS, to support the students and the school. Membership has it privileges. On the back of the membership card, there is a list of some of the resources available, including Borders and Met Life. The new parent consultant is Jeff Sherman.
Breakfast was available for parents on the first day. There were approximately 20 parents. Stephanie suggested we may want to reconsider this for next year.
Friends of CAHS is now on Facebook and Twitter. The Columbus School Board Meeting are held the first and third Tuesday of each month. Lemuel Harrison will attend and report back information as it relates to CAHS.
Secretary’s Report:
Tracy Taylor presented the meeting minutes from June 2, 2009. Mary Ellen moved to accept the minutes with corrections. The motion was seconded and passed.
Treasurer’s Report:
Toni Dodge reported the Friends of CAHS account balance and a check was received from Kroger’s for the May through July 2009. A check was also received from Meals on Wheels. Stephanie Ludwig informed everyone the Kroger’s program gives back to area schools when you register your card and designate a school for the cashback reward. See instructions to link your card on Friends of CAHS website.
Activity Coordinator’s Report: Carolyn Rhodes reported there bake sales are held the third Friday of every month. The next sale is September 18 in the morning and during lunch, beginning at 7 am and 11 am.
Alumni Committee Report:
Lemuel Harrison asked if anyone was interested in joining the committee. He is looking for alumni and alumni parents. They can sign up at the CAHS homepage
Audit Committee Report:
Jeff Sherman was not present to report however, committee member Trish Geoghagan reported there were not discrepancies for the previous year. Audit reports will be scheduled and submitted each quarter.
Fundraising Committee Report:
Trish Geoghagan would like to establish a due date for the letter to the teachers. Trish will then update the No-Phone-A-Thon letter for distribution by Dr. Dixon and Mr. Dodgal. No-Phone-A-Thon letters are sent to parents with a list of items teachers are in need of for the school year.
Grant Writing Committee:
Toni Dodge reported that Friends of CAHS is profiled on PowerPhilanthropy sponsored by the Columbus Foundation. CAHS is the first PTA on the site. Two categories were created Chinese program and Special Education. The committee is looking for volunteers. Toni can be contacted at tdodge@worldnet.att.net
Hospitality Committee Report:
Michele Sherman reported four staff breakfast and one staff lunch events have been scheduled. The first breakfast is scheduled for October 23. Breakfast items are needed before school starts. A sign-up sheet will be passed out at the next meeting.
Membership Committee Report:
Michele Sherman reported membership dues are $10 for the year. The PTA meets once a month. Your support is needed whether you attend monthly or not. The Ohio PTA
Publicity Report:
School pictures were taken the first day of school.
Meals on Wheels (MOW) Coordinator:
Toni Dodge explained that MOW is a service organization. CAHS is paid $25 per route as a non-profit organization. The CAHS route is scheduled the first and second Sundays and the fifth Saturday of each, beginning at 11 am. Community service credits/hours are given.
Author Series Coordinator:
Michelle Herman is trying to schedule Joe Mackall author of “Plain Secrets: An Outsider Among the Amish”, for the last Wednesday of September, before internships begin in October.
Old Business
Gardening of School Grounds – This has been taken care of the Saturday before school started, by school staff.
PA System between office and 9th grade annex – The two systems have been merged together is working.
Update on T-Shirt Sale – An additional 20 shirts are needed to complete the order. There is a school spirit day where staff wear school colors (black/silver). Extras were requested to be available for the school Open House. A motion was made to order 35 shirts in assorted sizes to have at the Open house. The motion was passed.
Extra hour at CAHS in 2009-2010 –The teachers voted to extend the period/block rather than add a recitation period/block due to the scheduling difficulties of adding a recitation period. Difficulties arose from the two separate schedules (block for upperclassmen/period for freshmen). Dr. Dixon indicated that she would like to revamp the scheduling entirely next year and this was also a consideration by the teachers. The staff will vote to add a Middle Years International Baccalaureate Program (MYP IB) to CAHS.
NEW BUSINESS
Joining of CAHS Clubs to PTA – (School Programs) A few school organizations/clubs are interested in joining Friends of CAHS for support. Groups would join as committees and one member of that group would attend PTA meetings and vice-versa. A motion was made regarding a booster relationship: A parent, volunteer, or advisor must be a paid active member. The motion passed.
Open House – The school open house is planned for Tuesday, September 15. Memberships, cookies and punch will be available; Stephanie will send an email to solicit volunteers.
Possible Student Halloween Party – The students will be asked if there interest in a Student Halloween dance at school. To gather interest, students will be asked to complete a survey; What do they want to do; Ms. Bell will go to the Student Senate and the senior class officers. Possible held during club sign-up September 24. Dr. Dixon suggested hold on Halloween and give the students an opportunity to decide what they want. Toni Dodge will work with Ms. Crisette, Mr. Sherman, and Ms. Bell to start the survey with Student Senate members.
Gift Card Drawing – Our first give-a-way winner was Theresa MKanger.
