October 22,2008
\nThe Parent Group Meeting opened with music performed by the Steller Band.\u00c2\u00a0 All enjoyed the performance.
\nCall to order: 5:45PM
\nWelcome and Introductions:
\nAll present introduced themselves and told the grade and name of their children attending Steller.
\nNew Items added to the agenda:
\nA parent would like Steller to track the graduating classes.\u00c2\u00a0 She would like to have a research class offered to the students that would teach them how to collect and compile data.\u00c2\u00a0 This class would track how many graduates attended college and how many completed college.\u00c2\u00a0 There will be further discussion at the next Staff meeting.
\nPrincipal\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s Report: Attached:
\nHarlod Green reminded everyone to sign up their Seniors for the Continental Auto Group Keys For Success. Seniors with a C average or better can sign up online to win a new car.
\nOp Group Report:\u00c2\u00a0 Hand out.
\nStaff Report.
\nA reminder that intensives sign ups are coming up.\u00c2\u00a0 Please discuss intensives with your students.
\nTreasurers Report:
\nMary Tanner will be retiring as Treasurer next school year.\u00c2\u00a0 She would like someone to Co-chair with her this year and take over the Treasurers Chair next school year.\u00c2\u00a0 If you would like to volunteer please contact Mary Tanner , Barbara Wohlforth, or Rochelle Wilhelm.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Currently there is $8,393.19 in the checking account.\u00c2\u00a0 A total of 86 families have donated $6,260.00.\u00c2\u00a0 The parent group is still accepting family donations. eScrip proceeds are $569.36.\u00c2\u00a0 If you or someone you know would like to sign up for eScrip, there are applications available in the office.\u00c2\u00a0 You may also register online at www.escrip.com, account # 6611573.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 After you register, each time you shop at the participating stores a percentage will be given to Steller.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 If you sign up or have someone you know sign up, you may enter your child into the eScrip raffle to win an ipod shuffle, one entry for every person you sign up.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Mary Tanner needs help selling raffle tickets for the January 3rd raffle to win a new car.\u00c2\u00a0 The tickets are $20 dollars each, of which $10 comes directly to Steller after the raffle.
\nOld and On Going Business:
\nThe Strategic Planning Committee is continuing to work on the Steller Philosophy.\u00c2\u00a0 If you would like to volunteer or would like to be on the email list to have updated information on the committee\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s work please contact wohlforth@gci.net
\nThe Northwest Accreditation Process is moving ahead.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 Harlod Green said that there are 8 standards that must be met.\u00c2\u00a0 The surveys must be compiled, a Vision Statement and a Belief Statement must be written and other requirements must be completed.\u00c2\u00a0 He is hoping to be ready by April to invite an examiner from NW Accreditation to do a walk through at Steller.\u00c2\u00a0 Any parent that would like to volunteer to compile and present data, please contact Harlod.
\nNew Business:
\nSchool Caf\u00c3\u00a9 Planning.\u00c2\u00a0 Clay K. presented a proposal to redo the kitchen.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 He will be applying for grants to fund the remodel.\u00c2\u00a0 The proposal\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 includes completely gutting the kitchen and bringing it up to code.\u00c2\u00a0 All the appliances will be replaced with industrial units. He has spoken with the ASD and ASD contractors must do all the work.\u00c2\u00a0 Clay estimates the cost to be under $50,000.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 He envisions the new kitchen will be used for cooking classes, lunches and fundraisers. There is $300 allocated in the budget for the kitchen.
\nProposal to Recommend a Bylaw Change:\u00c2\u00a0 Often there are not enough designated students or parents attending the Ad board meeting to make a quorum.\u00c2\u00a0 There are in attendance at the meetings, non-designated students and parents who cannot vote.\u00c2\u00a0 The recommendation is to allow the designated students and parents who attend to vote but if someone is absent, an attending parent or student may vote in their place.
\nA motion was made and seconded:\u00c2\u00a0 To free up the current language in the by-laws to allow for a quorum to be met with the parents and students attending the ad board meetings.\u00c2\u00a0\u00c2\u00a0 All present were in favor.\u00c2\u00a0 The motion passed.
\nBand Practice:\u00c2\u00a0 A parent requested the time for band practice be changed.\u00c2\u00a0 Harlod Green said it was being addressed already.
\nDiscussion of Parking and Drop Off Lane:\u00c2\u00a0 A parent expressed concern about the safety of the current student drop off\u00c2\u00a0 conditions.\u00c2\u00a0 There are often 3 lanes dropping off and picking up students.\u00c2\u00a0 There is a concern that a car may hit a student. One parent suggested a traffic pattern for drop off and pick up be sent home to all new Steller parents.\u00c2\u00a0 One parent suggested asking the ASD to do a traffic safety study.\u00c2\u00a0 One parent suggested there be no parking on the left side of the driveway.\u00c2\u00a0 There will be a small group discussion with Harlod Green, parents, and staff.\u00c2\u00a0 If anyone is interested in this discussion, please contact Harlod.
\nThere is a new Dry Erase easel for parent announcements in the hall.
\nAnnouncements and Upcoming Events:
\nAdvisory Board Meeting, October 23rd 5:30-7:00
\nOctober Dance, October 24th 7:00-11:00
\nAll Community Meeting, November 13th\u00c2\u00a0 7:00- 9:00
\nNext Parent GroMeetingup Meeting, Nov 19th 5:30-7:00
\nQuestions and Suggestions for Topics for Future Parent Group:
\nIntensive Catalogs
\nAdjournment:\u00c2\u00a0 7:03<\/p>\n
Minutes submitted by Dorothy Higginbotham<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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