Miramonte High School Parents' Club General Board Meeting Minutes

							                                              Miramonte High School Parents’ Club
                                                General Board Meeting Minutes
                                                  Tuesday, September 8, 2009
                                                        9:30 – 11:30am
                                                  College and Career Center




Called to Order: 9:35am by Sandy Breber, 2009-2010 Parents’ Club President

Attendance
     -   Sandy Breber, Jane Wiser, Coral Cobley, Jackie Moreau, Annette Emerson, Josie Kelley, Jacquie Godsill, Elaine Dathe,
        Kathe Friel, Michelle Leighton, Jaime Zaffanella, Lynne Alper, Jill Wharton, Maria Solit, Cecile Chaconas, Sandra
        McGonigle, Cynthia Stanaro, Lisa Jorgens, Sarah Butler, Bruce Macler, Cathy Worthington, Judy Fung, Beth Eliason,
        Arlene White, Lori Jaffe, Tom Mulvaney, Vince Dell’ Aquila, Cathy Dolbec, Mary Maxson.

Welcome and Introductions: Sandy Breber – 9:35am
     - Welcome to September 2009 Board Meeting
     - All attendees introduced themselves.

Resolution in Support of Measure G Approval
     - MOTION: Cecile Chaconas moved to approve MHS Parent’s Club Resolution in Support of Measure G.
     - SECOND: Lisa Jorgens
     - VOTE: All voted unanimous in favor, none opposed.
     - Tom Mulvaney, the Measure G representative, spoke briefly before the vote, stating the Measure will be on the November
         3rd ballot and additional information can be found at AboutMeasureG.com. Also provided a handout. Important to get the
         parents out to vote this November.
     - Sandy signed the Resolution at the end of the meeting and (will forward it onto Tom Mulvaney)

Talk by Athletic Director: Vince Dell’ Aquila
     - Vince spoke about the various sports fees – there is some confusion. Fees are;
            o District Fee - $260 (pays for coaches’ stipend, transportation plus maintenance, bus drivers, lights for games, etc.)
            o Sprit Fee - dollar amount varies by team (only fixed fee is coach’s gift – max amount is $250, rest determined by
                 team parents)
            o Booster’s donation – varies.
     - Extensive discussion about the need for general guidelines for all teams and especially guidelines for the reuse of uniforms.
     - Vince stated he would need direction with coming up with guidelines.
     - Sandy expressed the need to find an “owner” to take on the project of creating a subcommittee to develop guidelines and
         best practices to be followed by all team parents.
     - Vince said he’s happy to meet with the Parents’ Club as often as needed.

Principal’s Report: Adam Clark
     - Adam talked about the opening of the school, staff development and student life.
     - Residency verification and MATS Day both went smoothly.
     - The new custodial and assistant staff did a wonderful job getting the school cleaned and ready prior to opening.
     - He has met each of the students.
     - Adam said the teachers vary greatly in their teaching styles and viewpoints. He is getting each department together to
          define how they should teach the students. He said the teachers need to embrace technology and that the use of such varies
          widely by teacher.
     - He wants to keep Miramonte pride going strong and wants the students to continue to embrace positive traditions. He is
          committed to young people and young people making positive choices.
     - He wants to make sure both staff and students are prudent in their request for funds.
     - Student academics, activities, and safety are very high on his list.
     - Max class sizes are being reached in the elective classes but not in the academic classes.
     - A jazz band teacher has been hired.
     - He is working on the trash issue – has been taking photos and is discussing the issue with students.



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Meeting Minutes Approval:
     - MOTION: Recording Secretary Mary Maxson moved to approve May 19 and May 26, 2009 meeting minutes for archive.
     - SECOND: Jill Wharton
     - VOTE: All voted unanimous in favor, none opposed.
     - Mary will provide PDF versions to Communications team for publication to Parents’ Club website.

Fundraising: Jackie Moreau
    - Marketing campaign has been very successful. 74% of Miramonte families have participated so far, 60% gave at the $300
         or higher level. $204K in total was budgeted, $226K has been received so far, $15K more expected.
    - Sandy acknowledged Jackie’s major effort as well as Sean Ehringer who helped on the brochure.
    - Jill Wharton said the Fall Social is scheduled for November 7 at 7PM at OCC. She is looking for the following donations:
         gardenias, floating candles, oversized fish bowls, ten cases of drinkable wine, and people good at decorating.
    - Josie Kelley encouraged everyone to go to escrip.com to shop for online items at the Escrip Mall and to renew their credit
         cards – must renew by November 1.

Communications: by Sandy Breber for Cecile Chaconas
      - Sandy acknowledged Scott Cuyler for designing the new logo.
      - Sandy stated that the Matador News has a new format, is now sent out on Friday afternoons, and articles must be submitted
          by Wednesday noon. Articles will be edited.
      - She requested people keep their web pages updated.
      - Michelle Leighton informed us that there will be an Improving Funding for Public Schools meeting on September 29th from
          7 – 9pm at the Contra Costa County Office of Public Education. She provided a flyer.
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Services: Kathe Friel
      - MATS Day was a great success thanks to Coral Cobley and Debby Rechnitz.
      - The first Teacher Appreciation lunch was held – everyone happy – no food left. Next one is October 30th.
      - Welcome New Families – the board members responded generously to the request for help with the new students and
          families.
      - Diane Deshler will speak at the October Parents’ Club meeting about new food offerings.
      - The Directory is scheduled to be mailed October 1st.
      - Parent Education - Stephen Hinshaw, author of Triple Bind, will speak October 13th.
      - Kathe acknowledged Jacquie Godsill for her hard work as Volunteer Coordinator.
      - Bruce Macler informed us there will be an earthquake drill on October 15th at 10:15am which will be in coordination with
          the statewide “Great Shakeout” drill. He’s also looking for student volunteers for the also upcoming “Wildfire” drill.

Student Activities: Maria Solit
     - Jaime Zaffanella informed us of the Underage Drinking – Myths and Reality talk that will be held on October 27th.
     - The MHSPC Executive Board voted via email the week prior to this meeting to approve the funds for alcohol.edu.
     - The Battle of the Bands benefiting the Teen Center will be September 18th from 4 – 7pm in the Moraga Commons.
     - The Orinda Triathlon will be held November 14th. More information to come later.
     - Students can sign up at Club Day to get on the email list for REACH activities. This program needs more exposure.
         Cynthia Stanaro requested anyone with suggestions for community outreach activities to contact her.

Treasurer: Delayed until next month –due to lack of room time.

Next Meeting: Tuesday, October 13th in College Career Center at 9:30am

Adjourned: 11:30am by Sandy Breber
Respectfully Submitted by Mary Maxson, Recording Secretary




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