El Segundo High School PTA

Meeting Minutes

El Segundo High School Hall of Fame

May 4, 2005

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:05 pm by President Kathie Stabile.  Kathie led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Introductions

Mrs. Harrison, Mrs. Caudill, Ms. Fillers, and Linal Harada were introduced. 

 

Correspondence

Letters from teachers regarding thanks for money donated to the school were read.

 

Secretary Report – Marva Murray

Marva passed around the minutes for approval by committee.

 

Treasurer’s Report – Brenda Ross

The balance on hand as of April l, 2005 was $24,773.79.  Receipts in the amount of $1,316.00 and disbursements in the amount of $9,907.62 gave us a balance on hand as of April 30, 2005 of $16,182.17.

 

Unfinished Business

Robin Funk reported on the Sylvan SAT practice testing activity.  Income was $720.00 with a $496.63 profit.  Sylvan donated $476.00.  The next test will be on September 24th with a workshop on October 1st. 

 

New Business

Because Brenda Colbert has declined her position, Tish Mitchell has volunteered to take her place.  It was moved by Jayne Pimlott and seconded that we ratify Tish Mitchell as 3rd Vice-President.  Motion passed.

 

Fund-Raisers for next year were presented.  It was moved by Jayne Pimlott and seconded that we approve Commemorative Bricks, Family Photos, Run for Education, School Pop, and Sylvan as 2005-2006 fund-raisers.  Motion passed.

 

Principal’s Report – Dr. Hart

Dr. Hart – He thanked us for a great teacher appreciation week, and all the support throughout his years here.  He then turned over the report to our new principal, Mr. Garza.

Mr. Garza reported that AP testing is in full swing.  The prom assembly will be on the 12th.  STAR testing is coming up.  Field trips to Santa Monica City College and El Camino Junior College will be taking place this month.  The Every 15 Minutes program will take place on May 25th and 26th.

Mrs. Harada - Our new assistant principal informed us that STAR testing will take place on May 16th – 23rd.  A schedule will be sent home to all parents.  The last GATE meeting will be on May 23rd.

Lastly, Mr. Garza discussed hazing policies. A note will be sent home by the superintendent regarding this and the new bell schedule.

 

School Board Report – Kathy Wiley

Kathy announced the winners of the PTA Honorary Service awards.  She announced the new principals of the schools.  School modernization has had a setback.  They hope to finish as soon as possible.  There was a successful candidates’ forum meeting to explain duties of a school board member.   Kathy encouraged people to run for school board.

 

Executive Board Reports

 

President – Kathie Stabile

Kathie attended the 33rd District Meeting.  We received a membership award.  She asked for people to sign up for packet stuffing for next year and if anyone was interested in the 33rd  District workshops, they should see her. 

 

Committee Reports

 

Every 15 minutes –Everything is ready to go.

 

Teacher Appreciation – All things are going great.  Kathy Gardner thanked her committee.

 

Scholarship – Denise Fucci reported that the committee will meet in one week.

 

Class Reports

  • Seniors – They sent a flyer to inform parents of an information meeting regarding events coming up for seniors.  They had a good response and received $1,000.00 in donations.
  • Juniors – no report.
  • Sophomores – no report.
  • Freshmen – The class is still selling the sun catchers etched with ESHS for $18.

 

Bills to Be Paid – Paula Koch

It was agreed to ratify checks #2368– 2373 and to pay current bills, authorizing payments # 2268 – 2273 to be drawn and the treasurer to pay the same in the amount of

$1,794.30.

 

Check #                                      To                                     From                      Amount

2368                             Robin Funk                            various expenses              $  370.40

2369                             ESUSD                                  bench gift                              800.00

2370                             Kathie Stabile                        expenses                               157.05

2371                             Rose Kerry                            var. expenses                         143.86

2372                             Kathy Gardner                       teacher  apprec.                     298.99                                                                                                                                         

2373                             ES PTA Council                    Conf/org expenses                  24.00

                                                                                                                               $1794.30

 

Announcements

The Eagle Ears will be mailed two weeks later than originally planned.  Send all information to Tammy Reeves.

On May 17th   at 7:00 pm there will be a parent information meeting at the Middle School.  It will be on the writing program in our curriculum.

 

Minutes  

Marva Murray moved that the April minutes be approved as corrected.  Motion passed.

 

Being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by President Kathie Stabile at 7:40 pm.  Immediately following the meeting, a retirement celebration for Dr. Hart took place in the library. 

 

 

 

 

Marva Murray

Recording Secretary

 

Motions

 

  • That the PTA  ratify Tish Mitchell as 3rd Vice-President for the 2005-2006 year.  (Jayne Pimlott, passed)
  • That the Commemorative Bricks, Family Photos, Run for Education, School Pop, and Sylvan be approved for 2005 – 2006 fund-raisers.  (Jayne Pimlott, passed)
  • That the April meeting minutes be approved as corrected (Marva Murray, passed)