Boise Brave Parents Parent Board Meeting September 6, 2016
Attendance: Robb Thompson, Cindy Hartley, Stacy Slattery, Tina Michael, Sandra Cashen, Nancy Werdel, Shawn Del Ysursa, Aliess Robison, Louise Poole, Kit Bush, B.J. Klotz, Carol Hembree, Susan Centeno, Holly Escobar, Amy Roe, Jackson Centano, Lisa Hauser, Barclay Konrath, Nikki Reynolds, Therese Patek, Sheila Grisham, Kirsten Cadwell, Vickie Swerdloff, Rhoda Brunelli, Ava Anderson and Sara Matlock.
Call to Order: Stacy Slattery called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m. and welcomed everyone, conducted introductions of all in attendance, noted the grants that had been made last year and discussed grant committee procedures.
Old Business:
May 2016 minutes. Stacy Slattery noted that the May 2016 minutes had been emailed to Board and noted those who had not received those minutes. No questions were raised.
Action: Tina Michaels moved to approve the May minutes, and Aliess Robison seconded. Motion passed.
New Business:
BEN presentation: Ava Anderson and Sara Matlock. Mission statement was provided with slide show depicting 2015-16 BEN events. Request was made for $1,100 in current budget. Stacy Slattery inquired as to whether BEN had other sources of income. Aliess Robison noted that BEN had received $1000 when the organization started and used $367 last year. It was noted that Character Ed had been replaced by BEN. Decision tabled for budget discussion.
Student Report
Kit Bush and Jackson Centeno (Student Representatives): Noted the following upcoming events and the parent volunteers needed for each:
Club Rush – 9/8
Toga – 9/6
Bonfire/Car Bash –9/ 28
Powder Puff – 9/29
Homecoming parade – 9/30
Homecoming dance – 10/1
Faculty Report
Cindy Hartley (Faculty Representative): Amy Burkholder wanted Board to be aware of the GAPP (German American Partnership Program) exchange program, with 18 German students and 2 teachers arriving on 9/26. Noted also that there was a need to house a German TA from 10/1 – 5/1. Carol Hembree said that the Brave Weekly would announce the need. John Coulthard and Ali Ward are facilitating a committee on Sustainability at BHS. Students will write a solar power grant in October as well as working on a composting proposal at the school/district level. They will also be working on the Summit this year with date and topic TBD. Ali Ward will be attempting to have more of the produce from the school garden used in the cafeteria. Kirsten Cadwell agreed to join the Farm Advisory Committee as the Brave Parent liaison. Stephanie Phillips reported that students from the Student Leadership and the Community Leadership classes would be meeting with a representative from Radio Boise to start a partnership to create a Boise High radio station.
Principal’s Report
Robb Thompson (Principal): Last minute personnel changes occurred prior to school starting. Shelly Heath took over as Security Officer, as Mr. Murray left after 15 years at BHS. Hailey Myers is the new attendance officer. Student population is still in flux but currently in the 1,570 range. Thanks to all who attended the State of Facilities meeting this week. New AP classes have been added this year, including AP Art History, AP Capstone, and AP Computer Science. Teachers are teaching 5 of 7 periods this year, with 2 periods on 2 days each week dedicated to providing additional access to students. Athletic programs are doing great with participation levels at all-time highs. The new Band teacher had students performing at first home game and new Dance team also performed at game. New tradition had started of singing the BHS Alma Mater at all games. Shawn Del Ysursa inquired about availability of parking passes and was told that all passes that are available have been distributed, but that there was free on- street parking available in the area. Starting on Thursday, BHS doors will be locked and accessible only with programmable keycards. Vykan water dispensers will be installed next week. Bottle and chip can be purchased at ASB office for $10.
Treasurer’s Report
Aliess Robison (Treasurer): Please see the attached Braves Financial Report and Proposed Budget for FY 2016-17.
Increasing the BEN line item was discussed.
Action: Motion to approve increasing the BEN line item amount to $1,100, with $550 made available for first semester; following a BEN presentation on the proposed use of the funds for second semester, the Board will decide whether to allocate the other $550 for BEN use made by Louise Poole. Second by Kirsten Cadwell. Motion passed.
Approving the budget was discussed and it was noted that the Gala was slated to bring in $52,000.
Action: Motion to approve the budget with the change to BEN line item by Vickie Swerdloff. Second by Lisa Hauser. Motion passed.
Sandra Cashen noted that local businesses get “hit up” for contributions so often. We need to figure out how to increase parent contributions and participation. Holding the Gala at JUMP should help, but ideas for sponsorships, etc should be sent to Gala committee (Rhoda and Sheila) and Gala Committee should likewise bring their ideas to the Board for help in getting them accomplished.
Committee Reports:
Membership (Lisa Hauser): 50 new and updated memberships received. It was noted that on-line registration may have hurt them because it was not included as a purchasable item. Parents should be getting an email explaining that their Brave Parent membership may need to be renewed this year.
Next meeting is on October 4, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.
BRAVES FINANCIAL REPORT