The Center School

Present: Susan Clifford-Jamroski, Christopher Drajem, Andy Edwards, Wendy Graff, Bob Moore, Kim Mullen, Lauren Overman, Dorothy Skans, Brian Vance Guests: Tony Gomez, Grace Reamer

Minutes of Previous Meeting: The January CSCA Minutes were M/S/A with one change: Lauren Overman's name was added to the Student Report.

Treasurer: Andy Edwards handed out the budget. Additional funds came in from the Parent's letter sent out last fall ($4235. total thus far). Corporate Matching funds were received from Microsoft and United Way.

Public Input: Tony Gomez spoke with representatives from Roosevelt and West Seattle High about their funding approval process. Wendy spoke to reps. from Ballard and Ingraham disbursement committees. After a review period, school PTA's meet 2-3 times a year to disburse funds. These meetings are held outside of the regular PTA meetings. Good communication to all constituents about the process of application and approval is important. Wendy handed out a form with suggestions for disbursement funding. Some schools give each department an funding request limit to minimize certain departments receiving more funding. All the PTA's track the amount of funding awarded to each department in their school.

A suggestion was made to create a Task Force to present a plan to the CSCA for the funding approval process. Members will be: Andy Edwards, Christopher Drajem, Dorothy Skans, Tony Gomez and Brian Vance. They will meet before the next CSCA meeting to draft the proposal.

New Business: Bob Moore - Selection of Nominating Committee for next year's CSCA Board needs to take place before elections can be held. We will discuss possible selection committee members at a future meeting.

Reports

Student Senate Report - Lauren gave the student report. Drama production is in full swing. The Junior class will host a dance on Friday. Fresh(person) class elections will be held. Hallway art contest is still in creation mode. Ski program is going well. Flight simulator is getting good student involvement. Senior class poetry night at Hugo House was successful.

Administration

Principal's Report:

1) Student recognition - Student voices: 2 TCS students placed 2nd and 3rd in the district.
2) Reflections Art Competition: 4-5 TCS students placed in this district wide competition.
3) Mission/Vision: parents are meeting in small groups to provide feedback on the future of CSCA.
4) School Budget will need to be a main topic at the next CSCA meeting.
5) Auction: Committee is meeting to plan the auction which will be held at the McCaw Hall.
6) Grad. Committee: June 9th is graduation at the Seattle Repertory Theatre. A sub committee is working on the graduation party.
7) Junior/Senior Prom: Friday, June 4th to be held at the Space Needle Restaurant. Theme is "Under the Sea."
8) Looking for the Graduation Keynote speaker. August Wilson isn't available. If anyone has contacts/ideas, let Brian know asap. TCS will have a competition for 2 student speakers.

Seattle Schools Levy - Thanks to everyone who helped to secure passage of the Levy!

Events Update: Grace Reamer - update on Teen Health Night, which was January 20th. More than 40 parents and students attended. Next Parent Night will be March 22nd. Topic ideas include: media literacy, small schools, body image, drug and alcohol issues…

The CSCA Annual Meeting could be coordinated with the Talent Show.

The Vera Project -- Brian is working on getting the Talent Show for the Student Senate.

End of the Year All School Celebration: Who will organize this event again? There was agreement that it is a worthwhile event to continue organizing.

Volunteer Coordination: Dorothy Skans is ready to publish the Student Directory soon. Individual lists of potential volunteers have been turned over to the various groups. Also two thirds of the names have been called.


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