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Henry C. Hall Middle School PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MINUTES
Meeting of Thursday, March 16, 2000
1:30 pm • Hall Library
Meeting called to order at 1:30 pm.
Board members present: Bob Cone, Anne Gilberg, Kathy Grey, Donna
Kilian, Lindsay McCrea, Robin Moller, Mary Sue Murray, Becky Reed, Debra
Ziegler
Board members absent: Rosanne Clifford, Alexandra Cock, Kathie
Cummins, Robin Hamilton.
Guests: Barb Wilson.
- PRESIDENT’S WELCOME
- MINUTES
MSP to approve minutes of February 17, 2000.
- TREASURERS REPORT (attached)
- 3/14/00 Income less expenses (since 7/1/99): $13,715.22
- 3/14/00 Account balance: $17,932.86
- The increase in lunch entree prices has resulted in increased profits.
Lindsay reviewed how the actual expenses compared to the budgeted
expenses.
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT
- Old Business
- Career Day: Went very well, with positive responses.
Good press in the IJ. Chairpeople did a good job, and will
leave good notes.
- Emergency Food Supplies: NC PTA voted to pay for the
supplies for both schools. Barb will talk to Mike Slater to see
if there’s a way to budget for them next time (difficult,
as it is not an annual expense.)
- BOND REPORT by Barb Wilson, while on lunch break.
- The board has voted to put a $21.7 million bond measure on the June
2000 ballot (Measure A.)
- She provided a question and answer sheet (attached.)
- General improvements at Hall include 4 new science labs, relocation
of the library to the MUR as part of a new Media Center, a new gym
on the District Office site, and elimination of the deteriorating
PE portables.
- Similar improvements are proposed for the Neil Cummins and San Clemente
sites.
- Barbara Solomon is chairing the campaign, and needs our help.
- Expect to complete construction by the end of 2002 (3 summers of
construction.)
- District is hoping for approval in April of $2.8 million in state
funds for modernization ($800,000 for Hall). This money will be used
for “Priority One” items such as upgrading electrical capacity
and glazing, and asbestos removal. “Priority Two” items
which may be included are plumbing, bathrooms, and heating.
- The project manager from Vanir will be making a presentation to
parents on March 21st.
- PRESIDENT’S REPORT, (Continued)
- New Business
- Nominating Committee is being formed by Alexandra Cock.
(List attached.) We all need to recruit new members.
- Auditor’s Report: Robin Hamilton has reviewed the
books and will prepare a report. Generally all in order, has a
few comments.
- Beautification: Plans to develop a sixth grade reading
area outside Ms. Mihalek & Mr. Stoeckley’s rooms, during
the 8th grade PE time which has been set aside for school improvement.
- Teacher/Staff Appreciation Lunch: Bob will work with
Debbie Botts (hospitality chair) to set a date.
- Nurse’s Mattress: The nurse’s area needs a
new (odd-size) mattress, with vinyl cover. Mary Shapiro is coordinating
a similar project at Neil Cummins. Robin will contact Mary about
Hall. MSP to approve $200 for this project.
- Certified Food Handler License: Bob and Lindsay will
look into this.
- Kitchen: MSP to have the kitchen cleaned by a professional.
Lindsay will handle.
- Freezer: Not working. Lindsay arranged to have it replaced,
as it is still under warranty. Bill’s of Tiburon also repaired
the lock on the refrigerator.
- PRINCIPAL’S REPORT
- Accident procedure: explained it, as a student sprained an
ankle playing volleyball today.
- New school clerk: Carol Johnson replacing Christine Main,
who has become the school secretary.
- Chiapas mural unveiling: event last night. Marin Interfaith
Council brought pictures of the original. There is another copy on
the side of City Lights Bookstore.
- Calendar items:
- 3/24 Assembly for 8th graders with RHS counselors at 11:50.
Parents welcome.
- 3/30 8th graders register for RHS classes. Parent meeting at
RHS, 7:00 PM.
- 4/24 Bob meeting with the 5th grade teachers regarding the 5th
graders.
- 4/24-28 Bob meeting with each 5th grader and their parents at
NC.
- 4/27 Countywide disaster drill, including schools and other
organizations. Described procedures.
- Help wanted: someone to help tally the site council results
(paid.)
- OPEN DISCUSSION
- Next meeting rescheduled to April 13th due to Spring Break. Mary
Sue Murray will take the minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 2:35 PM.
Next meeting: Thursday, April 13, 2000 at 1:30 PM, Hall library.
Submitted by Robin Moller, Secretary
4/6/2000
[minutes approved at Executive Board meeting of April 13, 2000]
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