NCHS
PTO
Minutes of the Board meeting 4/15/13
·
President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order
at 7:00 p.m. Members and guests in attendance totaled 8.
·
Minutes from the 3/18/13 meeting were reviewed and
approved as reported.
Treasurer’s Report
·
Judy submitted a financial report for April 2013.
Guest Presentation:
·
Warren Blanchard, Junior Class Parent reported to
the board on fundraising for the After Prom. He talked about a discount card that they were currently
selling.
Principal’s Report
·
Mr. Bollmann stated that the new Assistant
Principal had been hired and approved by the board. Her name is Nickie Combs.
·
Most staffing positions for next school have been
taken care of. The IMC position
has been cut to half time at the high school.
·
Testing is ready to go. MAP testing will take place on the 9th & 10th
with 3 stations of testing.
The students will also view a Bullying video which will be followed up
by small discussion groups. There
will also be some fun trivia games.
·
Seniors will take finals on May 15th and
16th all other students will take them May 22nd – 24th.
·
The State of Illinois in beginning a Rising Stars
school improvement program which brings expectations for teachers, parents, and
students. Each school can pick
what goals to focus on.
·
NCHS if focusing on the following 4 goals:
·
Every student will learn to read well, read often,
and enjoy reading through a focused alliance of family support and powerful
classroom instructions.
·
Every student will become a college and career
ready, self-directed learner through teaching that incorporates study skills,
homework practices that build study skills, and parental guidance.
·
Every student will develop a sense of
responsibility and respect for self and others through consistent direction and
support from the family and the school.
·
The school will function as a community of learners
(students, teachers, other school personnel) that pursues personal excellence
every day.
·
The district is considering putting up a video
board for the football field at NCHS.
·
A few changes are being made to the award night to
keep the night from going as long as in the past.
President’s Report
· Diana
stated that there were 17 Iron Pride Scholarship applications turned in. The board approved awarding
scholarships to 8 students.
· Elections
of officers will take place at the next meeting. If anyone is interested in a position they should contact
Diana.
Committee Reports
Spirit Store
·
Julie stated that inventory she has a new volunteer
who is able to open the store most days after school.
Iron Café
·
No new news.
Hospitality
·
Will be providing treats
for PSAT and ACT testing.
·
Teacher lunch on 5/2.
Concessions
· Concessions
for track meets have been going well.
Membership
·
Jodi will send notes to the feeder schools inviting
then incoming freshmen parents to join us at the beginning of the school year.
CAC
·
No report.
Web Master
·
No report.
Alumni
·
No new news.
Agenda Items:
Old Business
·
No old business was discussed at this time.
New Business
·
Scholarships and Awards Night were discussed. Diana
will not be available to speak at Awards Night. She will need someone to fill in for her.
Request for Funds
·
The Guidance department requested funds to send 4
students to the Huge O’Brien Youth Leadership seminar. Motion was made, seconded and approved
to donate $300.00 in cash.
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, May, 20 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Judy Jiles
Judy Jiles
