Meeting Summaries 2011-2012
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
August 8th, 2011
Attendees: Lillian McCrorie, Barbara Pease, Shantha Ranganathan, Liz Brockman, Priya Prasad, Anne McCloskey, Mason McCloskey
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:10pm
Proposed Budget: The proposed budget for the 2011-2012 school year was discussed and went over in detail. A final proposed budget was agreed upon and will be presented to the membership at the September general association meeting. From this discussion, it was decided that $5000 of the carryover would be gifted to the school. Lillian will contact Bryan to get a proposal for the funds ready by the September meeting. Also, Lillian will contact Lisa McManis to see if she has a list of the items in the emergency backpacks that have expiration dates. Lillian will also contact Leslie Henry to coordinate the transfer of the treasurer material to Shantha.
Resignations: Lillian read the letter of from the newly elected treasurer Maria Rizzo. Shantha Ranganathan also verbally resigned her position as 1st VP. A motion was made and carried to accept these resignations.
New Appointments: Terance Rajah was nominated for the open position of 1st VP and Shantha Ranganathan was nominated for the open position of Treasurer for the 2011-2012 school year. A motion was made and carried to approve Terence and Shantha for their respective positions for the 2011-2012 school year.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
Sep 8, 2011
FHS Library
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Lillian McCrorie, Terry Chavez, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan, Julie Darwish, Bob Loftis, Emma Dugan
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 6:25 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the June meeting were approved; the August minutes were unavailable, they will be accepted offline or at the next meeting.
Treasurer’s Report:
Reviewed the Proposed Budget. Main points discussed:
Would like to get approval at tonight’s GA to have a minimum of up to $5000 of budget released for Gift to School, $500 for Tim Shannon project, and $1000 for emergency assistance/supplies.
Mr Emmert discussed key items that rose to the top for Gift to School focus: Educational trips – getting freshman out on organized trips to local colleges, all students possibly to museums; Also would like to do something to recognize and celebrate our outstanding API results, and maybe an ipod raffle for highest API scoring students, most improvement, etc.
New Business:
Julie Darwish would like to request that PTSA endorse the “TGIF Conversation” program, will talk more about it at the GA mtg.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:00p.m.
Fremont High School PTSA
General Association Meeting
Sep 8, 2011
FHS Library
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Lillian McCrorie, Terry Chavez, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan, Julie Darwish, Bob Loftis, Emma Dugan, Savannah Gwynn, Tamra Gwynn, Diane Durbeck, Ann Newman, Anne McCloskey, Mary Depew, Kelly Wissmar
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Introductions all around, welcome new members and new faces!
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the April meeting were accepted as recorded.
Auditor’s Report:
Anne McCloskey presented the auditor’s report for Jan through June 2011: “I have examined the financial records of the treasurer of Fremont High School PTSA and find them to be CORRECT.”
A motion to accept the audit of the books for Jan through June 2011 was made and carried.
Treasurer’s Report:
Proposed Budget: Shantha reviewed the proposed budget, explaining all of the line items, with focus on adding an additional $5000 into Gifts to School line item for items which Mr Emmert will discuss. Also need to change line item Community Day to plural, “Days.”
Mr Emmert discussed the key items that rose to the top for Gift to School focus: Educational trips – getting freshman out on organized trips to local colleges, all students possibly out to visit some local museums; Also would like to do something to recognize and celebrate our outstanding API results, as well as hold a raffle for students that did exceptionally well and for most improved API scores. Will continue focus on and prepare to do well again this year.
Motion was made and carried to accept this year’s proposed budget with above two mentioned changes.
Bills to Pay:
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$199.00 |
PTO manager yearly payment |
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$70.00 |
Check to Junior Class for I Drive Safely program |
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$783.00 |
To Unit for membership |
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$35.00 |
To Unit for Reflections |
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$300.00 |
To Principal for Emergency Fund |
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$565.00 |
To Friends of Library (pass through fund) |
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$1952.00 |
Total |
Request to release funds up to budgeted amounts:
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$414.05 |
To Pinkberry for Back to School refreshments |
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$5000.00 |
To Principal for above mentioned Gift to School focus |
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$1000.00 |
To Principal for Emergency Supplies |
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$6414.05 |
Total |
A motion to pay the bills and release funds as stated up to budgeted amounts was made and carried.
Approval of Meeting Dates and PTA Event Dates:
A little known requirement came to light this month, in that we need to officially approve and record our PTSA Meeting and Event dates.
- September 8, 2011 EB/GA
- October 13, 2011 EB
- November 10, 2011 EB
- December 8, 2011 EB
- January 12, 2012 EB
- February 9, 2012 EB/GA
- March 8, 2012 EB
- April 12, 2012 EB/GA
- May 10, 2012 EB
A motion was made and carried to accept these dates into record.
Committee Reports:
Membership – no formal update
Volunteer – no formal update
Reflections – This year’s theme is “Diversity Means….”
Hospitality – Back To School is next week, cookie donations are requested, Athletic Boosters are holding a BBQ at 5:15. Grade Level Guidance meeting is new this year.
Principal’s Report:
Nice start to school year, Mr Emmert’s first full year. Tight in some sections, working hard to make sure that students have all the classes they need. Everyone is in class and all is going well. API scores had the greatest increase in the county! Lots of different programs went in to getting students excited to do well. Hoping to build on these results going forward!!
New Business:
TGIF Conversation, Julie Darwish:
Goal is to help ELD students learn English and the American culture in a fun and conversational setting. Foster belonging, acceptance, and empowerment for the ELD students and student leaders. Would like PTSA to endorse this effort – perhaps a small $$ support for breakfast, but also to volunteer as coaches.
Motion made and carried to endorse this endeavor to help our ELD students be more comfortable in our community.
Coffee Meeting at Homes:
Mr Emmert is looking for support and ideas on how to get out into the various parts of our community to talk about and promote FHS.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10p.m.
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
Oct 13, 2011
FHS ASB Room
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Lillian McCrorie, Terence Rajah, Terry Chavez, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan, Barbara Pease, Priya Prasad, Roshi Trytten
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the following meetings were accepted as recorded:
May 2011
Aug 2011
Sep 2011
Auditor’s Report Update:
Need to ensure we have Copies of Approved audit for files and for council – DONE.
Treasurer’s Report:
Presentation of Bills to be Paid
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$119.00 |
for insurance |
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$234.90 |
membership (54 new) |
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$354.00 |
total |
Motion was made and carried to pay the bills
Direct donations of $315; Matching $$ not coming in yet. 234 members total now, including 58 staff!!
Escrip: PTSA has 158 supporters.
All funds approved in September have been released.
Federal and State taxes have been filed.
Need to look into signing up for Charitable Trust – by end of next year all PTSAs need to be signed up.
Committee Reports:
Membership- Brunch rewards for Math and World Languages Dept – Shantha and Priya to coordinate. Need to review membership envelope and get 500 or so printed up at Office Max.
Volunteer– nothing new to report at this time
Reflections- “Diversity Means”. Announcements are happening every day, flyers have gone out. Barbara has received 1 email so far, Friday Oct 21 is the deadline.
Hospitality- December Brunch; eggs and potatoes to be donated by Savory & Sweet.
Students for Success– letters went out
Principal’s Report:
Upcoming Renaming ceremonies, for the Shannon Theater, and the Stahl Gardens out front.
Feb 3 Career Day, Community Day Mar 24;
Reflecting on Code Blue incident, will do debrief soon and look at whether procedures need modifying for future. District looking at making improvements to their communication systems.
New Business:
Coffee Meeting at Homes - nothing new to report at this time
TGIF Conversation – first occurred Oct 7
Fresh and Easy Fundraiser – Nov 3rd Saratoga and Payne
Edge SAT Prep Course – want to get information on this course, less expensive
Volunteers – groups are hurting for help; Need WAY more awareness across the parent ranks; Looking for ideas, suggestions on how to improve participation.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
Nov 10, 2011
FHS ASB Room
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Lillian McCrorie, Terry Chavez, Barbara Pease, Priya Prasad, Bob Loftis, Julie Darwish, Holly Lofgren, Anne McCloskey
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:12 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the October 13, 2011 meeting were accepted as recorded with the change that December Staff Brunch will not be catered by, but will have eggs and potatoes donated by Savory and Sweet. I also noticed that it listed October venue incorrectly as Library, and it now reads ASB Room.
Treasurer’s Report:
A donation check seems to be MIA, working it out with family. Matching $$ not coming in yet. PTSA now 241 members strong. All funds approved at last meeting were released.
Motion made and carried to release Tim Shannon Project funds to provide additional garment racks to Drama Dept.
Presentation of Bills to be Paid
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$32.78 |
Lillian hospitality |
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$17.79 |
Anne hospitality |
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$446.00 |
Tim Shannon Project |
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$496.57 |
Total |
Motion was made and approved to pay the bills.
Committee Reports
Membership – need to do Brunches for Math and World Languages Dept. Priya to contact Di to find out a good day (a wednesday)
Volunteer – no new PTO recruits. Discussion came up about a school directory and difficulties we have had in soliciting members. Julie mentioned that other schools get email list directly from school for directory. Bob to work with school staff to do a midyear promotion for PTSA/PTO/eScrip, to be sent out to all school loop members.
Reflections – a lot of students picked up packets; 3 entries, 2 literature and a photograph. Some mishaps trying to get them all onto CD last minute – which turned out not to be maybe possibly not quite be a requirement.
Hospitality - Staff Brunch coming up Dec 7, Anne to send out sign up list after Thanksgiving.
Students for Success – things going very well, currently at 230 students, more signing up each week.
Bylaws Update –Lillian offered a suggestion to change student dues to $10 to simplify the addition process. Everyone should look through bylaws to see if any other items warrant changing which apparently can now be done online -- 6th district has an e-bylaw workshop.
Principal’s Report
Mr Emmert reviewed the FHS Annual School Plan, emphasizing the positives and negatives of our current API status successes and challenges.
Gift to the school status- still strategizing, looking at different field trips to maximize the number of people that would go. Letter still to go out to teachers to submit additional ideas on ways to spend GTTS. One request in from Marching Band for new floor for Guard performances ($1200).
Emergency water and granola bars for classrooms is in process.
New Business
Parking Lot – Holly Lofgren presented the challenges of the pool parking spaces and upcoming changes to the lot. She asked that we please remind everyone to be patient, that the pool is important to our school and to our community, and that the parking lot changes are needed for access and safety.
TGIF Conversation – going really well! About 30 kids attending, they are enjoying it. Meeting twice a month. Could very much use PTSA support and sponsorship. Suggestion to add line item to budget next year, but for now release $300 for upcoming semester, take from $5K Gift to School budget.
Motion made and accepted to support TGIF and release $300 as stated.
April Earth Day – Electronic Recycling project fundraiser
Old Business
Fresh and Easy Fundraiser – went well, kids had fun collecting receipts. For any receipt over $20 from now through December we get $1!
Some discussion that agreement for sharing proceeds from “I Drive Safely” did not get communicated from last year’s Junior class to this year’s. Proposal that we consider taking it back under PTSA, no decision yet.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:04p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
All parents, students and staff are welcome to attend all meetings, both Executive Board and General Association. Meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Student Center unless otherwise noted:
- December 8, 2011
- January 12, 2012
- March 8, 2012
- May 10, 2012
Three times each year we also hold a General Association meeting. Again, all parents, students, and staff are welcome to attend. These meetings will be held in the Library:
- February 9, 2012
- April 12, 2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
Dec 8, 2011
FHS ASB Room
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Lillian McCrorie, Terry Chavez, Barbara Pease, Bob Loftis, Anne McCloskey, Terence Rajah, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the November 10, 2011 meeting were accepted as recorded with corrected $ value for the Tim Shannon Project.
Treasurer’s Report:
Membership is level, no escrip money coming in yet. Letter received from IRS stating that our taxes from last year are now clear. The MIA check from parent was re-cut, thank you kind parent! Membership Rewards Breakfast is in planning stage, looking for location, etc. Bills to be paid later this evening after discussion of Gift to School funding requests.
New Business
Gift to School Funding Requests:
Football Team - $245 for stickers – this had come up in a previous year, we are again routing it over to the Athletic Boosters as this is their territory.
Music - $1685 for a new floor for guard; group had some discussion over the Music program’s dire financial straits. The request situation is similar to the Football Team’s, in that it likely belongs to Music Boosters. Deferring for now, considering maybe funding half of the amount.
Biology Dept - $1179 for iMac; some discussion over price, how to purchase, how to donate, maintenance contract, etc. Need to research possible discount price through Apple parent connection. Back of the envelope calculation puts it closer to $1800. Considering, Need detailed line item request from teacher.
Special Ed – $699 for Circles video modeling program.
Motion made and carried to fund this request.
Art Dept - $300 for annual Art display (rental, refreshments, and awards). This request went up from $100 last year (which is a budgeted line item). Will give $100 as it is already budgeted, but will request itemized list to consider donating more for ’12-’13 school year.
No motion required as $100 is budgeted.
Presentation of Bills to be Paid:
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$699.00 |
for Special Ed Funding Request |
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$306.49 |
for Anne McCloskey for Teacher Brunch |
|
$100.00 |
for Art Dept |
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$1,105.49 |
Total |
Motion was made and approved to pay the bills.
Committee Reports
Nominating – Discussion of next year’s officers, who is terming out of positions, possible rotations to other positions, etc.
Membership – nothing other than mentioned above in Treasurer’s report.
Volunteer – We need to SOMEHOW find a replacement for Bob.
Reflections – Three entries in all; one, a poem, has advanced to council level!
Hospitality - Staff Brunch was a huge success as always(!) J, but it was a skeleton crew that pulled it off… they need a ton more help!!!
Students for Success – No update at this time
Principal’s Report
Career Day coming up soon, need volunteers to sign up and participate! Will work on sending out a blurb to as many resources as possible – neighborhood associations, LinkedIn, local companies, etc.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
All parents, students and staff are welcome to attend all meetings, both Executive Board and General Association. Meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Student Center unless otherwise noted:
- January 12, 2012
- March 8, 2012
- May 10, 2012
Three times each year we also hold a General Association meeting. Again, all parents, students, and staff are welcome to attend. These meetings will be held in the Library:
- February 9, 2012
- April 12, 2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
Jan 12, 2012
FHS ASB Room
Attendees:
Bryan Emmert, Terry Chavez, Barbara Pease, Terence Rajah, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan, Emma Dugan, Priya Prasad, Mary Depew
Shantha filled in for Lillian who was out sick, and called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the December 8, 2011 meeting were accepted as recorded.
Treasurer’s Report:
Matching dollars of $400 came in; $55 from hospitality; school activities $699 went to Special Ed; $100 going to Art Project.
No Bills to be Paid at this time.
Committee Reports
Nominating – Need to Approve at least 3 Members; Priya working on list which must be FHS parents. Would be ideal to get some nominations from each of the 3 middle schools. Names must be published one month before they are approved
Membership – Membership brunches were held and enjoyed!
Volunteer – no update
Reflections – no update
Hospitality - no update
Students for Success – Stephen out sick L
Bylaws – Priya gave an update of the bylaws changes, they are in process.
HSA Committee- Need To Approve Members. Anne has volunteered to help.
Principal’s Report
Bryan and Rick Kitson will be hosting an event focused on looking for ideas on how to get other volunteers involved at FHS, pulling together 2-3 members of each existing group to talk about how to draw more in, and not have as much overlap of the same volunteers on every occasion. Event will be Jan 18 at Rick Kitson’s house.
Looking for donations again for star testing, gift cards last year were really successful!
Front parking lot to open back up in April with possible changes in entrance/exit.
Some discussion about maybe(?!) changing back lot to one entrance, one exit.
New Business:
Fresh and Easy fundraiser was a success, we’ll be getting close to $300.
Agreed that Apple computer purchase for Science Dept is to come out of $5K Gift to School, cost is $1899.
Motion made and carried to purchase computer
Change from Revolution Prep to Edge SAT Prep Course – PTA used to be involved with practice test sessions, no longer so. Message to go out that either course can be taken.
Audit report will be done by next meeting.
May meeting date will be moved from May 10th to May 8th due to conflict.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
All parents, students and staff are welcome to attend all meetings, both Executive Board and General Association. Meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Student Center unless otherwise noted:
- March 8, 2012
- May 8, 2012
Three times each year we also hold a General Association meeting. Again, all parents, students, and staff are welcome to attend. These meetings will be held in the Library:
- February 9, 2012
- April 12, 2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
Fremont High School PTSA
Combined Executive Board and General Association Meeting
Feb 9, 2012
FHS ASB Room
Attendees:
Lillian McCrorie, Bryan Emmert, Terry Chavez, Barbara Pease, Terence Rajah, Liz Brockman, Shantha Ranganathan, Emma Dugan, Alysyn Martinez, Mary Depew, Di Yim
President Lillian called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the September 8, 2011 General Association and January 12, 2012 Executive Board meetings were accepted as recorded.
Treasurer’s Report:
Direct Donation – met goal; escrip income has been good, more work to be done; Matching Donations are starting to trickle in.
Expenses: District Art Fair - $100; Community Day – still deciding on snacks; Computer for Biology Dept, Video instruction for Special Ed Dept.; Hospitality – staff Brunch; Tim Shannon Project – garment racks.
Gifts to School: $4000 left to spend – keeping $1500 for star testing; proposed spending plan based on department requests is shown here:
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$400.00 |
for headsets |
Y. Jin |
|
$500.00 |
for AVID |
S.Fuji |
|
$144.00 |
for Camcorder |
S. Horman |
|
$120.00 |
for Mr Sketch |
L. Turner |
|
$60.00 |
for pencil sharpener |
J. Gauthier |
|
$550.00 |
for Sports Med |
M. Crawford |
|
$730.55 |
for Art Dept |
|
|
$2,504.55 |
Total |
Presentation of Bills to be Paid:
|
I Drive Safely |
$98.00 |
|
FOL |
$35.00 |
|
Lillian office expenses |
$23.12 |
|
emergency supplies |
$1,000.00 |
|
TOTAL: |
$1,156.12 |
Motion was made and approved to pay the bills.
Committee Reports
Membership – n/a
Volunteer – Medura taking over for Bob
Reflections – Artwork is coming back (3 pieces); would like to give all of the entrants a gift: Starbucks is the winner!
Students for Success – Stephen still out ill, looking for a sub.
Bylaws – expect updates to be completed by end of school year.
Principal’s Report
Parent Gathering happened; compiling notes/next steps. CUSD board member coming to visit Feb 10 to talk with representatives from FHS about what a great school we are!
Two National Merit finalists from FHS!!!
Redesign of café and new classrooms in process. New design to possibly include two-story student union/café, classrooms upstairs. Continually looking at bubble of students that will be coming to FHS in near future.
Old Business:
Nominating Committee Members: Shantha, Lillian, Madura.
Motion made and passed to elect this committee
HSA Committee: Lillian, “DJ MC” Terence, Anne.
Motion made and passed to elect this committee
New Business:
Gifts to School -- already covered (above)
Mid-Year Auditor’s Report -- Liz Brockman presented the auditor’s report for July through Dec 2011: “I have examined the financial records of the treasurer of Fremont High School PTSA and find them to be CORRECT.”
A motion to accept the audit of the books for July through Dec 2011 was made and carried.
Our Futures Initiative -- CA State PTA has become involved and taken a position in support of the Our Children, Our Future initiative for the November, 2012 statewide ballot; Leadership Class will help us get 70 signatures needed. Thank you Emma!!
Community Day March 24 -- thinking about Cookies instead of Ice Cream; maybe pink berry ($414)?
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
All parents, students and staff are welcome to attend all meetings, both Executive Board and General Association. Meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Student Center unless otherwise noted:
- March 8, 2012
- May 8, 2012
Three times each year we also hold a General Association meeting. Again, all parents, students, and staff are welcome to attend. These meetings will be held in the Library:
- April 12, 2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
Fremont High School PTSA
General Association Meeting
April 12, 2012
FHS Library
Attendees:
Lillian McCrorie, Terry Chavez, Barbara Pease, Terence Rajah, Shantha Ranganathan, Emma Dugan, Alex Siegel, Anne McCloskey, Priya Prasad, Di Yim, Liz Brockman, Roshi Tongtteu
President Lillian called the meeting to order at 7:06 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the Feb 2012 Combined EB/GA and March 2012 Executive Board meetings were accepted as recorded.
Treasurer’s Report:
Income - $56.00 for i Drive Safely.
Presentation of Bills to be Paid:
|
Additional cost for headsets |
$1.52 |
|
|
Additional cost for sketch markers |
$29.85 |
|
|
Common Ground |
$500.00 |
|
|
Foundation Basket |
$384.00 |
|
|
Difference from $404 collected for basket |
$20.00 |
|
|
Community Day |
$293.58 |
|
|
Flowers for HSA |
$48.66 |
|
|
DOJ for Charitable Trust Application |
$25.00 |
|
|
HSA Awards |
$150.00 |
|
|
STAR testing |
$1,902.50 |
|
|
Total: |
$3,355.11 |
|
Motion was made and approved to pay the bills.
FYI, our Bank of the West office has moved next to Sears on Stevens Creek Blvd.
Committee Reports
Membership – Summer mailer form needs to be reviewed and updated as needed by April 27. Shantha to contact Lisa Corley about any eScrip updates. Priya to contact Bob about PTO info.
Volunteer – Upcoming District wide speech contest for English Learners – need volunteers to help with snacks, drinks, judging; date is May 17 starting at 1:30pm until ~7:30-8:00pm.
Reflections – Some discussion about getting publicized before summer; will look at asking Art and Lit teachers to mention. Need to wait for theme and will move forward.
Students for Success – still going on in Steven’s absence, students coming in 1stand 7thblocks wanting homework help, etc. has been somewhat challenging to manage without him.
Hospitality – Next Teacher Brunch May 9th.
Bylaws – Approved at first level! Need to update membership form to reflect $10 fee.
Principal’s Report
Presented by Di Yim; Thanks to all for supporting Community Day, positive inputs from incoming parents!
Mrs Van Putten extends thanks for STAR test prizes! Need to mention earlier next year to maximize participation. Early release day tomorrow, April 13. Senior Grad calendar is now online!
Old Business:
Cookies were a big hit for community day, and less $$ than frozen yogurt.
New Business
Bianchini Scholarship announcement.
Trailblazer Award need to start looking at, goes to a family that has contributed greatly. Award is a $100 gift to the Library.
Nominating Committee
Proposed Slate of officers for 2012-2013 school year:
President Shantha Ranganathan
1stVP Membership Terence Rajah
2ndVP Reflections Terry Chavez
Treasurer Sandi Spires
Auditor Elizabeth Brockman
Secretary Barbara Pease
Motion made and passed to accept the slate of officers for 2012-2013 school year.
Opens
Powder Puff event looking good, ~50 participants, group of fun loving guys to do a Featherettes’ routine at halftime!
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Upcoming Meeting Schedule
All parents, students and staff are welcome to attend all meetings, both Executive Board and General Association. Meetings are at 7:00 PM in the Student Center unless otherwise noted:
- May 8, 2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
May 8, 2012
FHS Library
Attendees:
Lillian McCrorie, Barbara Pease, Bryan Emmert, Shantha Ranganathan, Emma Dugan, Anne McCloskey, Roshi Trytten, Sandi Spires, Bob Loftis, Terry Chavez,
President Lillian called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the April meeting (General Association) will be need to approved at the next GA meeting in September.
Treasurer’s Report:
Income: $419.49 from eScrip. Charitable Trust number has been assigned.
Presentation of Bills to be Paid:
$315 for HSA to CFSCPTA
$500 for Bianchini Scholarship Award
$200 for Trailblazer Award , $100 each to two families
TOTAL: $1015.00
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Total: |
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Motion was made and approved to give Trailblazer Award to two families for this year only
Motion was made and approved to pay the bills.
Committee Reports
Membership – Shantha updated form for this year; membership fee upped to $10 to make addition easier; still working to find ways to up eScrip participation.
Volunteer – a couple people have responded to help with EL competition; having some issues with email bounce backs; looking forward to volunteer needs in August
Reflections – updated flyer for the summer mailer
Students for Success – no update; expecting some bills from gifts.
Hospitality – brunch is next Wednesday, May 15 – we still need breakfast dish contributions and people to help!
Bylaws – no new update
Principal’s Report
AP testing going on, CAHSEE going on as well. Thanks to all for STAR gifts. AP Karen Van Putten will be leaving us for a job closer to home, bringing in new AP that is actually an FHS grad. Also losing Nico Flores to Monta Vista and gaining a new dean from Milpitas.
Old Business:
Trailblazer Award going out to two families, and Bianchini Scholarship also has been decided; Very happy to have both awards going out this year and on time!
Summer Mailer – thanks to all for their inputs.
New Business
Baccalaureate – Need Funds released!
Motion made and approved to release the rest of the hospitality funds for the Baccalaureate.
Historian Report – 1800 hrs last year, quoting the same again this year.
SAT Boot Camp Info – some discussion again on SAT prep class from
Training for Next Year – two sets of training available; 6th District session comes highly recommended by Sandi S.
June Meeting Date Decided: Tuesday June 12, 2012 ASB 7:00pm
Budget for Next Year Planning – look at in June
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Email from Julie Darwish; TGIF success discussion starting at other schools. Would like to have 12-14 sessions at FHS next year. $400-$500 being requested, will look at adding to budget next year.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:50p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
Fremont High School PTSA
Executive Board Meeting
June 12, 2012
FHS Library
Attendees:
Lillian McCrorie, Bryan Emmert, Shantha Ranganathan, Anne McCloskey, Terry Chavez, Priya Prasad, Liz Brockman, Roshi Trytten
President Lillian McCrorie called the meeting to order at 7:11 p.m.
Minutes Approval:
The minutes of the May Executive Board meeting were accepted as recorded.
Treasurer’s Report:
Need to follow up on escrip healthy kid program.
Income $223.72 from escrip, $550 corporate matching, $550.41 fresh n easy, $230 hospitality donations.
Waiting for charitable trust number; audit will be done after June 30.
Presentation of Bills to be Paid:
|
Anne McCloskey for Hospitality |
78.80 |
|
Anne McCloskey for Hospitality |
490.21 |
|
Anne McCloskey for Hospitality |
203.27 |
|
Anne McCloskey for Hospitality |
240.68 |
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Lillian McCrorie for teacher brunch |
28.22 |
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Karen van Putten for SFS |
300.00 |
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Karen van Putten for SFS |
360.00 |
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Julie Darwish for TGIF |
113.94 |
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Total |
1815.12 |
Committee Reports
Membership – no current update
Volunteer – no current update
Reflections – will do a school loop blast at start of school year.
Students for Success – receipts are all in, check is ready.
Hospitality – Thank You to Anne -- Holiday brunch will be on December 12 2012 @7:35 and is going to be tweaked a little, it’s a busy time of year; will do coffee and treats, then have the big brunch in May. Back to school night will be Sept 13th , pinkberry decision is pending.
Bylaws – no current update
Principal’s Report
Bacalaureate was very nice, thank you!! Staff Breakfast in May was also very well received. Great end to the school year!
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Sept 20, 2012 will be our first General Association mtg.
As Lillian retires from PTSA, she offered her thanks to everyone for giving their time to make our FHS community better!!
The meeting was adjourned at 7:53p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Terry Chavez
Recording Secretary 2011-2012
Note: Quorum = 7 for EB, 11 for GA
Meeting summaries can be viewed on the FHS website at: http://www.fhs.fuhsd.org/meetingsummaries20112012
