Henry C. Hall Middle School PTA EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, February 24, 2004
1:15pm • Hall Middle School
Board members present: Barbara Solomon, Kathie Cummins,
Jeannie Perry, Liz Krakow, Susy Vrouvas, Susan Wirta, Rebecca Sarokin,
Claudia Gropper, Scottie Spurzem, Ann Arabian & Daniel Norbutas.
Board members absent: Diana Putterman, Ann Morrison,
Cynthia Peterson, Anna Gravley & Trish Mihalek.
Guests: Bob Cone & Marianne Rafter.
WELCOME:
Meeting was called to order at 1:20pm by President Barbara Solomon.
MINUTES:
A motion was made by Kathie Cummins to approve the minutes from
the last Executive Board Meeting on January 20, 2004. Jeannie Perry seconded
the motion. The minutes were approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT:
See attached report from Treasurer, Kathie Cummins.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT — Unfinished Business:
Career Day: Overwhelmingly successful! Wonderful feedback from
students, teachers, parents & speakers. Elliott Rodgers did an excellent
job accommodating student requests. A huge thank you to the chairs: Nicole
Kowalski, Karen Berg, Anne Martini & Danelle Leong.
Beautification: Parent & student participation has
been good at the campus clean-up days. More help is always
welcomed. Students receive community service hours. The next clean-up
days are March 13, April 25 & May 22.
8th Grade Graduation: The next meeting will be March
3rd at Lori Lerner’s home. A theme has not been decided upon yet.
Hospitality: Kappy Reed is doing a phenomenal job as
Hospitality Chair. She prepared some goodies for the staff on Valentines
Day. The Staff Appreciation Luncheon will be Tuesday May 4th. Kappy will
advertise for help.
VP REPORTS:
6th grade VPs are recycling through the Lost & Found items every couple
of weeks. So far there hasn’t been much to donate to Ritter House.
The 6th grade did not make Valentines Day cards this year. Although, there
is work in progress for another 6th grade activitity.
Student attendance was lower than usual at Hall’s February 6th,
seventh & eighth grade dance. The “Hard Rock” theme may
have turned some off. It was suggested that there be planned activities
at the May dance.
Signboard: The signboard will be installed on March
15th. Barbara Solomon volunteered to be the “back up” letter
changer. Rebecca Sarokin & Ann Arabian agreed to be the “official”
letter changers!
SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT:
There is a school board meeting tonight, Feb. 24th.
- The 2004-05 school calendar will be approved. August 24th & June
9th are the tentative start & end dates for Hall & Neil Cummins.
- The parcel tax expires in June 2005. A chairman is needed if a new
parcel tax is proposed.
- At tonight’s board meeting, teacher & non-classified staff
salaries will be voted on.
- A bid will be awarded for Hall’s multi-purpose playing field.
The field is a joint venture with the city of Larkspur. It should be
completed by the start of the next school year. It will include a full
length soccer field. The old black top will be moved & replaced.
- Mr. Cone encouraged everyone to talk in favor of Propositions 55,
56, 57 & 58 in the upcoming March election.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT — New Business:
As a spring fundraiser, it was suggested that families enjoy a meal at
Baja Fresh, or Chevy’s, with proceeds going to PTA’s Beautification
committee. These fundraisers, with a percentage of the bill going to the
school, can bring in $400 to $500 dollars in one day.
PARLIAMENTARIAN REPORT:
Parliamentarian, Jeannie Perry, is beginning the process of filling Hall
PTA board positions for 2004-05. Daniel Norbutas & Jane Shapiro will
help Jeannie by serving on the nominating committee. Board members, Rebecca
Sarokin, Liz Krakow, Susan Wirta & Ann Arabian volunteered to serve
on the committee as well.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:
- Mr. Norbutas reported that Hall’s technology teacher, Bob Montes,
assembled a grant proposal for “Best Buy’s Children’s
Foundation”. Best Buy awarded Hall a grant for $2,500 for its
“creative & innovative use of technology to make learning
fun”. The money will be used to purchase a second mobile LCD cart
to supplement the one already purchased with PTA funds.
- Taiwanese teachers & administrators visited Hall before the February
break. They were very impressed with what they saw.
- There was a fire alarm issue before the February break. The first
time the alarm went off was because of a juvenile issue. The second
time was because of a technical issue.
- A new railing has been installed at the student bus stop in front
of the school. This will help keep students where they’re supposed
to be, as well as off the new landscaped area.
- Mr. Norbutas met with Becky Reed to discuss a May date for Hall’s
Talent Show. The actual day has not been decided yet. They are also
trying to pinpoint a schedule for West Side Story, to be directed by
Becky Reed in the fall.
- Vector Classes are starting tomorrow at Hall with fencing. Five or
six students have signed up.
Meeting was adjourned at 2:10pm.
Submitted by Ann Arabian, Secretary
[minutes approved at Executive Board meeting of March 16, 2004]
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