PTSA Minutes

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Tremper PTSA Meeting Minutes

March 16, 2009

 

Attendance:  Dick Aiello, Renee Blise, Patty Mahoney, Sandy Rende, Maria Kotz, Karen Hohs, Kristin Schaeffer, Susie Hildenbrant, Gene Mathias, Patty Ault, Janet Schottler, Peg Concannon, Jodie Zarletti, Linda Coopland, Tony Pappenfus, Barbara McKee, and Carol Kok

 

Treasurer’s Report:  No Report

 

Secretary’s report:    The minutes were written by Carol Kok and approved (Rende, S/Zarletti, J.). Carol will get January’s corrected and approved minutes to Mr. Romano to be posted on the website.

 

President Report: Patty Mahoney

Legislative Report: Brad DeThorne has offered to chair this committee. No current report. February 10^th is School Board Elections are April 7^th.

Reflections Committee: No Committee for this year.

            Donut Sales:  May not be done next year since it is no longer a novelty for the students.

            Bake Sale: May 7^th

            Cook Out: May 6^th

            More people are needed for progress report distribution at conferences.

            Goody bags for the teachers at conferences are organized by Jennifer Santeler and the special need’s classes assembly the bags.

            Go Pink: Todd Hardy last month asked for PTSA’s help with the April 24^th Go Pink Day. PTSA will sell pink cupcakes and pink lemonade with all proceeds going to breast cancer research.

            Scholarships: PTSA sponsors a $500 scholarship to any senior that is a member and writes an essay for consideration. Deadline is April 9^th.

 

Kenosha Unified PTSA Council: Linda Coopland:

Meets at 6pm at the ESC every 4^th Monday of the month. Linda Coopland reminded the group to attend this monthly meeting, as well as Convention on April 23-26 in Oconomowoc.

The Reflections Theme for next year: “Beauty is…”

Founder’s Day report:  Outstanding Parent Award: Jodie Zarletti,

Scholarships: Julie Zarletti and Megan Mahoney

Lifetime Recognition Awards: Patty Ault and Renee Blise

 

Vice President Report: Renee Blise                        No report

 

Communication Report: Sandy Rende         No Report

 

Membership Committee: Patti Ault 

Students of the Month           The first name pulled gets the $10 gift certificate to the Home Court and the preferred parking pass, and the next two names chosen each get a $15 gift certificate to the Home Court.

April Winners:  Rebecca Stobe (parking pass), Mike Kemen, and Colton McKee

 

Student Government Report

2008-09 Student Government Member present: Tony Pappenfus

Tony spoke regarding:

Tutoring:         This program recently started and is available in the cafeteria to all students.

Blood Drive:  670 people showed up with 517 being able to donate.

Upcoming Events: Mr. and Ms. Tremper, Basketball Game with Staff versus the team, Battle of the Bands, and upcoming positions available in Student Government.

 

Principal’s Report: Mr. Dick Aiello

 

9^th Grade Academy: Will have dedicated teachers specifically to teach 9^th grade students and will be housed in World Language Hall. English and Social Studies will run on an A/B schedule. This will allow for team teaching and continuity. There will be counselors and a new assistant vice principal dedicated to the ninth grade.

 

Traffic Patterns: Postponed

 

Cafeteria Project: The Board of Education approved the project. Mr. Aiello provided detailed drawings of the proposed plan. This is a plan to remodel the kitchen, cafeteria, and commons area. This is proposed to start on May 18^th and be completed during the summer of 2009.

 

This portion of PTSA Minutes was written by: Renee Blise

March 16, 2009

12.  Old Business

l. Reality Check – Personal Finance classes will be involved in a simulation on Thursday.  Each student will be given an occupation and family history and will be required to balance their household bills.  “Reality Check” is being coordinated by Susan Pacetti.  She is looking for parent volunteers for Thursday morning, March 19^th.

 

13.  New Business

a.  Nomination Committee – Patty asked for volunteers for the Nomination Committee.  The duties involve creating a slate of officers for next school year.  Some current officers may want to run again since they are allowed a 2–year term.

b.  Tremper Trophy Cases – Money is needed to fund the trophy cases.  Information will be distributed to alumni athletes.

c. Bulletin Board – discussed in Old Business

d. Incoming Freshman Night – discussed in Old Business

e. Prom – discussed in Old Business

f. Retirement – Patty asked Mr. Aiello if he knew the number of staff retiring.  He indicated that he would know the number by the next meeting.

g. Graduation – Marilyn Jensen asked for parent help on Graduation, Sunday June 7^th . Parents are needed with ticket collection, ushering, and distributing diplomas after the ceremony.  Mr. Aiello asked PTSA’s opinion regarding the formal gown attire of Tremper staff at graduation.  The cost is approximately $1000.  The general consensus was that it was nice, but not worth the money.

h.  Secretary’s Lunch - Lunch will be Wednesday April 22^nd.  Patty distributed a sign-up sheet to help or donate food items.

i.  Member concerns – Barb McKee mentioned that host families are needed for French and Spanish foreign exchange students this summer.

 

14.      Guest Speakers: Tremper Assistant Principals Maria Kotz and Sheb Muhammad spoke on   attendance policies. A few summary points include:

• The first number to call for attendance issues is 942-2222.
• A prearranged absence form should be used for college visits and/or vacations.  This way homework can be provided in advance so the student doesn’t’ fall behind.
• If a student has Youth Options or Student Partnership they should not be on campus during that block.  If there is an extreme emergency it will be allowed.
• If a student has an unexcused absence, that is considered truant by the state.
• If a student is ill during school, he/she should go to the nurse’s office. 
• If a student has an appointment, the parent can call the attendance office to get him/her out of class. The attendance office will call down the student and sign him/her out.
• If a student has Youth Option and is ill, call in the illness just as any other class.
• Generally if a parent writes a note to excuse a student for a situation, the attendance office will allow it.  If the excused absences get excessive, the situation may be reevaluated.

 

Motion for Adjournment –Schoettler, J./McKee, B)

Meeting Adjourned at 9:00.

Next meeting is April 20, 2009 at 7pm.

Respectfully submitted by,

Carol Kok and Renee Blise