PTSA Meeting Minutes, June 7, 2007
President Lori Phillipi called the meeting to order at 8:45 am and welcomed everyone. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Ruth Lagace. An inspirational message was read by Lily Mak. Lori welcomed a parent that was attending for the first time. Clip boards for the following were past around: Cookbooks, 07/08 Roster- review, Apache Day Volunteer, Summer Mailer, and Library Volunteers.
- A motion was made by Kay Kinsler to approve the agenda; it was seconded by Ruth Lagace and passed.
Administrator Report:
David Vannasdall – Principal: David first addressed the Lockdown. He complimented the staff and students. He then brought to our attention two areas that he had marked as needing to change during out last lockdown, one was the command center and the other was being notified in a timely manner. Both of these items were fixed. We established a command center in the Staff parking lot with Office Davis and David, as well as had the APD Chief and Mr. Tipton in the admin build. This helped with our communication between APD and AHS. Officer Davis phoned David directly to let him know what was happening. With in moments of his call we were able to react and place the school in lockdown.
David then thanked the PTSA for donating $1000.00 towards the AHS agendas. This year the agendas will include information specifically about the White Mountains Apaches. Phone blaster worked! During the lockdown we were able to send out messages to each AHS family.
Lori McQuaid will be our new College Specialist Counselor. David was very excited to have a counselor in this position to work directly with the College recruiters. He truly believes that AHS students will benefit from having someone if this position.
David then presented a power point update on the new facilities.
Jason Davis- YES Officer: Officer Davis gave an update on the lockdown that took place on Friday, June 1st. At approximately 11:28 a 911 call was received. The caller stated that a gun was in the band room and hung up. Five units were dispatch to the High School and Officer David contacted Mr. Vannasdall and informed him that the school should go into lock down. The command center was set up in the staff parking lot. Officers were placed on Duarte and Campus blocking traffic. APD requested assistants from the Monrovia and Sierra Madre police departments. At the time the school went into lock down there were approx. 100 students in MB1 and MB2. A sweep of both rooms was made and each person was searched and escorted to the northeast portion of the parking lot. The room was emptied and searched. The lockdown ended at approx. 12:30.
Catherine Merel- Assistant Principal: We are currently interviewing for Math, English, Social Science, and Foreign Language. The group of perspective teachers we have to choose from is outstanding. We have made two offers at this point.
We are starting to put the puzzle together for the 07-08 master schedule.
The staff has agreed to stay with the collaboration time during the school day. We will have 5 first semester and 5 second semester. We appreciated your support with this program.
Cindi Franz- ROP Counselor: Cindi brought a listing of the surrounding schools that will be offering summer school. The list was left of tables and is also available at the COD desk. ROP Classes are free, if your child is interested please take a look at the list left or stop by the Career Center.
Business Meeting
President’s Report- Lori Phillipi asked that all Procedure Books be turned in as a soon as possible to Susan Mathias. She also let everyone know that they can stock up on scrip for the summer. She presented Myrna Dekker with a Graduating Senior Parent Gift. Lori let us know that Jen Lashier is in need of parents to help with passing out Caps and Gowns at the Senior Activities Day. In the past two years the PTSA has donated $10,000 towards new benches for Rally Court. This money will be used toward the purchase of benches when the construction is at that point. Terry LaBrie is here with blankets if you would like to get one, they are $50.00, they make great gifts!. Kay had a great time at the PTSA convention.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to approve the Gift to School of $1000.00 to AHS for the purchase of student agendas. It was seconded by Kay Kinsler and passed.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to approve the chairmen position as read by Kay Kinsler. Terry Leahy seconded and it was passed.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to delete the Community Family Relation chairmanship. It was seconded and passed.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to change the name from “Freshman Orientation” to “Freshman and New Student Orientation”. It was seconded by Terry Leahy and passed.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to approve the following as check signers for the PTSA 07-08 school year: Terry Leahy, Sherry Liang, Kay Kinsler, and Joyce Sakai. It was seconded by Fran Hermann and passed.
- A motion was made by Ruth Lagace to retire the following check signers: Lori Phillipi, Ruth Lagace, and Vicky Stewart. It was seconded by Fran Hermann and passed.
- A motion was made by Kay Kinsler to have to add two at large budget members, Susan Mathias and Lynn Curry. It was seconded by Alice Chan and passed.
- A motion was made by Kay Kinsler to pay the PTSA bills over the summer months. It was seconded and passed.
Recording Secretary: Stephanie Harvey- It was reported that copies of the May minutes have been sent electronically to all whose address are on file, and the minutes have been approved by committee and filed for audit.
Treasurer’s Report: Ruth Lagace- reported and ending balance of 6-7-07 is $7,502.87. There were no questions; the report will be filed for audit.
- A motion made by Ruth Lagace to ratify checks # 1035 and 1038, the motion was seconded and passed.
Corresponding Secretary: Myrna Dekker- Myrna read thank you cards that were sent from the following: Carol Chow, Honorary Service Award; Keri Basic- Honorary Service Award; AHS Office Staff, for watching our desk during Classified Appreciation Week, and Lori Phillip for her President Gift.
Officer and Chairmen Reports
- Chinese Parents: Ophelia Ha- They had the installation of Co-Presidents Christine Lee and Alice Chen.
- Hispanic Parent: Myrna Dekker- She was please to let us know that at their wrap up she was happy to have many middle school families.
Next meeting will be Thursday, September 6 at 6:30pm in the Apache Pit.
Respectfully submitted,
Stephanie Harvey
Recording Secretary
