PTSA Minutes

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Tremper PTSA Minutes
Monday, January 21, 2007
7:00 p.m. Library

Attendance:  Deb Bornhuetter, Patty, Tom, & Katie Mahoney, Patti Ault, Linda Coopland, Renee Blise, Betsy Stoebig, Jodie Zarletti, Gene Mathias, Jan Brandes, Keith & Sharon Corso, Terri Harold,  Jay Marinen

Special Guest:  Pat Finnemore, KUSD Director of Facilities

Discussion of proposed KUSD Referendum:  Mr. Finnemore handed out two brochures on the High School Overcrowding Referendum.  He explained the information in the brochures and gave background history for the referendum.  He then answered questions on boundary changes, a proposed swimming pool, and traffic issues.  He also discussed what would happen if one portion of the referendum passed, and the other one did not.   Everyone was encouraged to vote on February 19th.  Additional copies of the brochures are available from Mr. Finnemore and he would be happy to answer any additional questions by contacting him at his KUSD office.

Treasurer’s Report:  Renee Blise presented the treasurer’s report and it was accepted.

Secretary’s Report:  The minutes were presented by President Terri Harold, in the absence of the secretary.  They were approved.  Communications update by Sharon Corso.  Newsletter items need to be to her by Tuesday evening, Jan. 22nd.  She presented the information from Todd Hardy on the “Taste of Mardi Gras” on Feb. 5th to earn money to continue with the Recovery Project to rebuild a community center for underprivileged which was destroyed by Hurricane Katrina.  Tickets can be purchased in the Tremper Main Office.  They would appreciate the support of the Tremper community.  For more info call 942-2226.  Sharon also presented information on the student checkout of Macbooks and digital cameras.  A parent permission slip must be signed prior to checkout.

Vice President’s Report:  Patty Mahoney reported that the Bylaws had been submitted and accepted.  Renee suggested an amendment but it was tabled until the next meeting.  Suggestion was made to send out the amendment notice prior to the meeting.

Membership Committee Report:  Patti Ault had members draw the names for the  Students of the Month for February and March.
February                                           March
Brad Finnigan                                Ron Douflinger
Kelsey Nottingham                       Daniel Schoettler
Alexa Wojciechwicz                       Elizabeth Slana

Student Government Report:  Katie Mahoney stated that Mr. /Ms. Tremper will be held March 1st and the Blood Drive will be March 5th from 7a.m. to 7p.m. 

Administration Report:  Mr. Marinan

-Intervention will be cancelled starting 2nd semester for the 1st 3 weeks and possibly for the rest of the year.  Communication about the new schedule will be sent out. 
-Staff positions will be changing because of Ms. Bloyer’s (Assistant Principal) resignation.  All assignments will be interim positions. 
-Parents & students pointed out that there are still problems with Zangle esp. with inaccurate grade points and no class ranks which are affecting the seniors and their applications for colleges.  Mr. Marinan said it is being worked on.
-A college bound minority ACT prep course for 30 students is being organized.
-A college bound mentoring group for 40 students is being organized for 9 & 10 graders
-A new Dean position has been approved to work with minority students
-Katie Gromacki received a Martin Luther King Humanitarian award.

New Business:
-Founders Day registrations need to be sent in.  Anyone who would like to attend must get info to Terri Harold by February 4th.  Awards for the dinner were discussed.
-The next bake sale is Feb. 21st.  Donations of baked goods are needed and volunteers to work the table are also needed.  Contact Jodie Zarletti if you can help.  Concerns were expressed about parent helpers handing out the progress reports, and taking away from helpers with the bake sale.  It was decided that the PTSA could support both projects. 

Meeting was adjourned at 9:30p.m.  Next meeting is March 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the library.  There will be no meeting in February so that members can attend the Founder’s Day Celebration.

Respectfully Submitted
Sharon Corso
Acting Secretary