Minutes - November 2012

NCHS Iron Pride

Minutes, November 19, 2012

·      President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:03pm.

·      In attendance: Diana Koenig, Judy Jiles, Julie Fink, Marisol Villela, Zach Leathers, Patty Chikahisa, Dave Bollman and Andrea Choban

·      Guest: Matthew Santman from Print My Pride (PMP) gave presentation. PMP offers personalization of stickers, vinyl clings, magnets, dry erase boards etc. They do business with NCWHS. PMP offers: free layout, design and proofs. There is no minimum order. There is a 10% cash back at the end of the year. Diana explained the difference between West and NCHS, Matthew said he would work with individual groups as well as Iron Pride. He gave business cards and flyers.

·      Minutes from 10/16/12 were approved.

Treasurer’s Report

·      Financial Report was approved pending corrections.

·      Taxes are done.

·      Grant paid SCL Program.

·      An audit needs to be done. Iron Pride all agreed we would like to find someone to do it for free. There needs to be two people. Mr. Bollmann will check with Dana Starkey to see if he can help.

Principal’s Report

·      Mr. Bollmann made an official Thank You for help with the parent/teacher conferences and the luncheon. Teachers very appreciative of the support.

·      Powder Puff game was very successful…adjustments will be made for time.  $2,000 (two thousand dollars) was raised for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer fund.  Popcorn Days have also been successful raising funds for “Families In Need”.

·      The AP program received an email congratulating the success of the program.

·      Working with Heartland Community College for dual credit classes for next year, 2013-2014.

·      Cleaning 3^rd Floor, Iron Pride Store will store stuff in their outside trailer. Mr. Bollmann will check to see if empty containers can be left up there. 

Web Master

·      Some links on IP website not working. Diana will make first contact with Mr. Jelinek to see what can be done. Possibility of sign up calendars for café. Zach will look into changing colors.

8^th Grade Orientation

·      January 9, 2013, 6:30pm

·      Diana will revamp signup sheet

·      Diana has Tania to sit at table

Spirit Wear

·      Julie reported Parent/Teacher Conferences brought $538 (five hundred thirty-eight dollars) profit

·      Spaghetti Super brought in $450 (four hundred fifty dollars)

·      NCHS website will post Store Hours for Holiday times

·      Basketball, Wrestling and Jr. High events went well

Iron Cafe

·      Judy reported going well

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Hospitality

·      Patty reported when hosting a lunch 15 (fifteen) crock pots are needed and IP will have to provide the few extra if not enough volunteers.

·      11/15/12 lunch went well had plenty of help

·      Next luncheon 12/13/12, Longhorn Steak House will cater. Donations of desserts, salads and appetizers will be needed

Outside Concessions

·      Andrea reported that the outside leftovers were brought inside.

·      It was reported that the Inside Nacho machine will be sold to Chiddix Jr. High

·      Want to go back to the crock pot method of nachos for Inside.

·      Julie Fink has agreed to take the position of Outside Concessions beginning with the Track season in the spring.  Judy Jiles will assist her.

Membership

·      No news

Alumni

·      Alumni are working with ISU Horticulture for the final plans of the sitting wall at the school entrance.  They will need to be taken to the school board for approval.

Old Business

·      Diana reported PBIS gift cards being received also cash donations.  The Jooners was reset up with 50 individual spots because people were confused with it being just an informational request and there was only 1 spot to sign up.  Looked like some people had already filled in some spots right after it was sent out.

           

Meeting adjourned 8:18pm.

Respectfully submitted by,

Andrea Choban

Minutes - October 2012

NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 10/15/12

·       President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 13.

·       Minutes from the 9/17/12 meeting were reviewed.  Amendment was made to minutes in regard to Kim Bray’s resolutions.  Amendment states as follows: 

·       · Kim Bray proposed a Resolution for consideration by the PTO commending the Faculty and Administration for the responses and great care they rendered to students and all persons at NCHS during the school incident on September 7, 2012. The Resolution was voted on and unanimously passed by the PTO members.

·       · · Kim Bray proposed a Resolution for consideration by the PTO commending Derrick Schonauer and certain brave assisting students for their responses and actions that ended the dangerous school incident on September 7, 2012. The Resolution was voted on and unanimously passed by the PTO members.

·       · These resolutions will be kept on file with the minutes from the PTO meetings.

Treasurer’s Report

·       No report.

Principal’s Report

·       Mr. Bollmann stated that the school improvement team is meeting monthly.  This consists of 4 groups: PBIS, Teaching Strategies, Teaching Tools and the Core Team.

·       Homecoming went well, with the exception of the music at the dance.  The Olympic games on Friday went well.

·       Parent Teacher conferences will be held on October 26.

·       NCHS currently has approximately 300 more students than NCWHS.

President’s Report

·       Diana stated that she attended the PTO Presidents lunch with Dr. Niehaus.  Some items discussed were: bussing (1^st Student), the fact that both high schools are at or over capacity, the District is up approximately 361 students this year, they will probably build an East side grade school before a 3^rd high school, starting in 2013 they will be doing electronic achievement testing.

·       The gun incident was discussed.  It was discussed that it was good that many students had their cell phones with them.  They will be looking into getting high school students on a call list so the school would be able to text them information in the event of an emergency situation.

Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·       Julie stated that they did approximately $800.00 in sales each from the visiting German students and from Homecoming week.  She stated they just received the tshirt orders and the youth clothing should be in soon.  The staff polos have been distributed.

Iron Café

·       No report.

Hospitality

·       Patty stated that there will be a staff/teacher lunch on parent teacher conference day (Oct 26).  They will be doing jooners for donations.  There will be a crock pot luncheon on November 15.

Concessions

·       Andrea stated that the last home game will be this Friday (Oct 19).  Junior class/after prom will do concessions for the Powder Puff game on Oct 24.

·       Marisol stated that indoor concessions are going well, except for one delivery that went to outdoor instead of indoor.

Membership

·       No new news.

CAC

·       Jodi stated that there are three study areas:  Flipped Classroom, Security and Parental Involvement (how to get more involved).

Web Master

·       No report.

Alumni

·       Diana stated that alumni concessions went well.

Agenda Items:

Old Business

·       No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·       Request for Funds:  Ms. Newton-Gonzalez is part of the Rewards team that partners with Orange Crush and “crushing” students each week.  She is requesting money for vouchers for gift cards to the Café and Spirit Store.  This was discussed and it was decided that Julie and Judy will discuss this further and let us know their recommendation at a future meeting.  This item was tabled at this time.

No further business was noted at this time.   Diana Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:40 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 19, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary

Minutes - September 2012

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NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 9/17/12

·       President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 14.

·       Minutes from the 8/27/12 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.

Treasurer’s Report

·       Judy submitted the Financial Report for September 2012.

·       Current balance is $16,254.83.

Principal’s Report

·       Mr. Bollmann stated that MAP testing for Freshmen & Sophomores will be on Sept. 18.  This will cover math and reading.  There will also be MAP testing days in January and April.  Students will be divided alphabetically for the testing.

·       The Intercity “Food Fight” went well.  NCHS won and there was a lot of support to the Food Bank.

·       Homecoming plans are progressing and events are currently getting organized.

President’s Report

·       Diana stated that she would like to thank all volunteers for Open House and all the recent Staff Appreciation.

·       Diana stated that they only had 2 new volunteers sign up at the Open House.  We may need to consider if it is worth having a PTO table at this event.

·       Diana stated that there are still some links on the website that are not working.  These are currently being fixed and should be up by the beginning of October.

Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·       Julie stated that they presented Mr. Schonauer with a hoodie and an 8x10 Spirit card for his heroic efforts on September 7. 

·       The Volleyball coach contacted us and we have donated some items to them.

·       Mr. Short had gift cards and lanyards donated from the Spirit Store to hand out to new students.

·       Julie brought in a card with school spirit sayings on it (also a poster size).  She recommends we give one of the cards to each teacher/staff member.  Motion was made, seconded and approved to provide these.  They will be given to teachers on Oct. 26 (parent teacher conference day).

·       Julie stated she has turned in another clothing order and they should have them in a few weeks.

Iron Café

·       Judy stated that everything is going well.

Hospitality

·       Mary stated that they had a lot of leftover cookies from Open House night.  They will adjust their order for next year.

·       The Breakfast went well.

Concessions

·       No report for outdoor concessions.

·       Marisol stated that indoor concessions are going well.  However she stated that the drinks are not getting restocked like they should.  Judy stated that she will follow up with the Café on this.

Membership

·       No new news.

Web Master

·       Diana stated that Zach has told her that he probably won’t be at many of the PTO meetings.  He will communicate any needed information to Diana.

Alumni

·       Diana stated that they are still looking into building a sitting wall in front of the school.  She stated she will get plans for Mr. Bollmann to look at and take to the school Board if needed.  They will be doing a brick donation for the Volley for the Cure basket (along with other Spirit items).

Agenda Items:

Old Business

·       No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·       Kim Bray shared two Resolutions regarding the school incident on September 7, 2012.  These resolutions will be kept on file with the minutes from the PTO meetings.

No further business was noted at this time.   Diana Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, October 15, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary

Minutes - August 2012

NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 8/27/12

·       President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 14.

·       Minutes from the 5/21/12 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.

Treasurer’s Report

·       Judy submitted the End of Year report for last year as well as this year’s budget.

·       We collected $3,380.00 for PTO donations.

·       Regarding this year’s budget, we removed an amount for Battle of the Bands and discussed other budget items.

·       Current balance is $14,742.62.

Principal’s Report

·       Mr. Bollmann stated that there are 23 new hires this year.  This includes 18 teachers, 3 administrators and 2 Education Support people.

·       There was some remodeling work done over the summer in the office and atrium areas.  Also there were some upgrades added to the IMC.  There is now a room in the IMC dedicated to tutoring.  This room is staffed all day with teachers and teacher’s assistants, and they are working on having it staffed before and after school.  There is also now a conference room in the IMC.

·       Open House will be at 6:30 (6:00 for seniors) on Sept. 4.

·       There are 2 new, digitally converted classrooms with laptops for use by different classes. 

·       Online registration went well overall.

·       Parent-teacher conferences will be on October 26.

·       The first day assembly was cancelled and instead they had class meetings.

·       There will be a new evaluation system this year for teachers as well as principals.

·       The third floor must be cleared as directed by the Fire Marshall.

·       Graduation will be on May 18.  It had to be moved earlier than normal due to availability at the Coliseum.  Since it is so early, there will not be Baccalaureate this year.  We could instead look into having a speaker at the Senior Breakfast or at Graduation practice day.

·       There will not be Powder Puff this year.  Instead, they will be doing an Olympic type competition between the classes.  This will be athletic as well as academic, etc.  This will probably be on the early release day (Oct 5).

Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·       Julie stated that they made $10,205.00 (total) at registration.  This is down approximately $1,500.00 from last year.  She stated that they would like to work with one of the art classes or groups to work on some new designs for Spirit Wear.  She will place the staff polo orders soon.

Iron Café

·       Judy stated that everything is going well.

Hospitality

·       Mary stated that they are getting everything ready for the Open House night.  She stated that for parent teacher conferences on October 26, they will do lunch.  There will also be a lunch in November; she will let us know the date at a later meeting. 

·       Patty stated that she has all the volunteer lists ready.

Concessions

·       Andrea stated that outside concessions are going great.  She is working on getting orders ready for this Friday’s game.

·       Marisol will take over indoor concessions.  She has met with a parent and has been trained for volleyball concessions.

Membership

·       Jodi Sherman will take over Membership for Denni, who is moving.

Web Master

·       Zach stated there is no new news at this time.

Alumni

·       Diana stated that there is no new news at this time.

Agenda Items:

Old Business

·       No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·       Motion was made, seconded and approved for Taunia Leffler to be Vice President.

No further business was noted at this time.   Diana Koenig adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, September 17, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary