November 14, 2005

Attendance: Karen Allen, Daniel Dubbert, Lucille J. LaCava, Tim Backer, Kay Edelmann, Debi Barnwell, Linda Shayman, Jolaine Konstantinidis, Betty Bynes, Trent Terry, Kim Nugent, Terri Partin, Lois Heine, Stephanie Heuer.

The meeting was called to order at 5:32 p.m. by Tim Backer, Chairperson.                 

I. Minutes:

                 Stand approved.

II. Treasurer's Report:

                Stand approved.

III. Old Business:

1. New Members: Mrs. Edelmann introduced Terry Partin, parent of an 11^th grader.

2. Additional lockers:  have been installed and are in use by students.      

3. Filling position of SAC Secretary: no takers for the position. Mr. Backer suggested placing an article in the paper and would contact Sara Spas. 

4. Request for funds by Ms. Heuer: this item was tabled from the October meeting.

5. Ms. Heuer stated that in 2003 Mr. Cantees paid $1190.45 to pay for supplies use for the Dog bones and Caught you reading goodie bags. (480 bags) 960 goodie bags are now needed and would cost $2000.00.  Ms. Heuer stated that she questions the value of the goodie bags given to the students and suggested discontinuing them to see if the students would in fact miss receiving them. This item was again tabled.   

IV. Reports:

1. Renaissance:  Ms. Heuer stated that the last activity went well.     

2. Seniors:   On December 6^th the seniors were meeting with Herff Jones Representatives about purchasing Cap and Gowns.       

3. Juniors:     No representatives present.     

4. Sophomores:  Mrs. Nugent reported that Ms. Norris resigned as Co-Sponsor. Preparing for  Fair Parking in January. The class was doing a Bar-B-Q on February 7^th with the baseball team. A letter to parents with information about class activities was being sent out.

5. Freshmen:  No representatives present.     

6.  Principal:   Mr. Dubbert stated that the school was investigating a new schedule for next year, one that would allow for more contact time between teachers and students and  more time for counseling by the guidance department.    

V. New business:  

Jolaine asked for a date for senior superlatives. Mr. Dubbert stated he would

follow up on this request. 

Mrs. Shayman requested $2000.00 to purchase books for class libraries, for 5

teachers (3 English, 1 Spanish, 1 ESE) who will be involved in a pilot project. She stated that in the past SAC provided funds for books for classroom libraries.

Mrs. Nugent asked what types of books were needed.  Mrs. Shayman responded:  Science fiction and Biographies. $2000.00 for classroom libraries. Konstantinidis/Allen motion. Motion approved.

VI. Discussion:     None.    

VII. Adjournment:   Meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

Our next meeting will be January 9, 2006 at 5:30 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

 Lucille J. LaCava, Treasurer