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Henry C. Hall Middle School PTA
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Meeting of Tuesday, May 17, 2005
1:15pm • Hall Middle School
Board Members Present: Ann Arabian, Bob Cone, Anne
Gilberg, Claudia Gropper, Barbara Kelly, Trish Mihalek, Robin Moller,
Ann Morrison, Daniel Norbutus, Jeannie Perry, Rebecca Sarokin, Scottie
Spurzem, Paula Turner
Board Members Absent: Diana Putterman,
Marianne Rafter
1. Welcome:
President Rebecca Sarokin called the meeting to order at 1:26pm.
2. Minutes
⇒ MSP to approve minutes from the last Executive Board meeting
of March 15, 2005.
⇒ MSP
to approve minutes from last general meeting of the PTA on May 12, 2005.
3. Treasurer’s Report - Barbara Kelly
Income has
been greater than expected, due to the great success of the lunch snack
program, Jamba juice, pizza day, and the musical theater production.
There was discussion about how much money can be “carried
forward” by the PTA. Current balance is $29,593.48. The PTA fiscal
year ends on August 31, Hall year ends on June 30. We concluded that
we weren’t prepared to spend the money at this time, and that further
discussion should take place in September.
4. Teacher-Representative Remarks - Trish Mihalek
The
Earth Day activities were enjoyed by the 6th graders. Thanks for the
teacher appreciation lunch.
5. Superintendent’s Report - Bob Cone
- Thanks for the “Passport”
- Superintendent search: There have been 30 applicants. Pre interviews
will be held Thursday. Board will interview candidates on Friday.
- School configuration: One of the topics at the next board meeting
is discussion regarding moving one grade from Neil Cummins to Hall
(starting 2006-07), to alleviate the crowding at NC. Considering Kindergarten
or 5th grades.
- Bus: contract with GGT will cost about $1000 per projected rider
next year ($50,000). District is looking into alternatives.
- Food Service: The Novato and Tam High districts are in the business
of providing lunches to other schools. We are looking into a contract
with them to supply lunches next year.
6. Principal’s Report - Daniel Norbutus
- Star Testing: Testing and makeups are complete.
There was two hours less testing for 6th and 8th graders this year.
- Open House: great turnout. Lots of enthusiasm for
gym activities.
- 5th grade transition activities: parent-only meeting,
meeting before open house, principal meeting with incoming students
and their parents, and class field trip to Hall.
- Teacher changes: Mrs. Smith is retiring. Ms Mihalek
will replace her as 7th grade science teacher. Ms Ahle will be teaching
6th grade. Mr. Pankler will be returning as 7th grade math teacher.
- Auction: the staff enjoyed being there, were particularly
awed by the live auction.
- Graduation: planning is progressing. The 8th graders
will be going to Great America on Friday.
- Surplus PTA funds: Hasn’t had a chance to
meet with the staff to create a wish list. The Auction’s Fund-a-Need
list was not completely funded. Some long-term ideas are to build a
covered eating area (shade structure similar to the one at NC), and
to augment the computer lab with a mobile laptop lab.
7. President’s Report - Rebecca Sarokin
- Surplus PTA Funds: hard to make a quick decision. Request student
council input? Suggested we meet as a board after the PTA luncheon
to discuss this further. Earmark some for a major project in the future?
- Hospitality Budget:
⇒ MSP to increase Hospitality budget by $500 to $1300.
- Parent Ed:
⇒ MSP to create a line item parent ed budget of $1000.
- 8th Grade VP Report: Marinda Freeman has stepped
back, and Julie Glavin is taking over the dance preparations.
- 6th Grade VP Report (Paula
Turner, Anne Gilberg): Earth day activity was OK, but didn’t
generate much enthusiasm. How about a campus improvement activity in
the future? (weed, pick up trash, plant bulbs, work on improvements
at Piper Park)
- 7th Grade VP Report (Scottie Spurzem): No news
- Parent Ed (Jeannie
Perry) — recent meeting went
very well. It was on a Friday morning at 8:45, and included a speaker
from Apple Family Works and refreshments.
- Board Positions: need to appoint a parliamentarian,
need logo wear coordinator, and chalk festival chairs.
- Lunch Program: trying to develop a more coordinated
program.
- PTA luncheon: on May 26
Meeting was adjourned at 2:35pm.
Submitted by Robin Moller, Secretary
06/12/05
[minutes approved at Executive Board meeting of September 20, 2005]
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