Minutes from Nov. 3, 2010 Meeting

These minutes are distributed as a courtesy and will not be considered for approval until the November, 30, 2010 Parent Council meeting.

South Eugene High School

Parent Council Minutes

November 3, 2010

1.0   The meeting was called to order at 6:30 by Helen Beardsworth.  Minutes from October 6, 2010, meeting were approved.

2.0   Treasurer’s Report:  Kathy Barnes presented the budget report as of November 1.  Numbers for the Gala are not final yet.  Direct donations were a little higher than expected at this time. 

3.0   Principal’s Report:  Randy Bernstein reported that the newsletters and mailings for direct donations went out this week.  The event for minority families attracted about 30 parents.  A follow up event is being planned. 

Staff members are planning a MLK Jr. Day of Respect.  It will be a full day of sessions beginning with an assembly and ending with a march. We hope to make it a day kids will remember.

4.0   Gala Report:  Plans for the Gala are going smoothly.

Scrip Report:  A committee is being formed after the Gala.

4j Sustainable Budget Development Report:  Joy Marshall and Chris Ramey reported.  Chris commended student and principals’ participation.  Teams broke into smaller groups to discuss what is critical and essential, and how the district can cut costs. Joy reported that the money isn’t there because of the state’s economy (loss of revenue), rising health care costs, and increasing cost for special education. There is no way to balance the budget without looking at salaries and benefits.  Superintendent George Russell is trying to spread out these cuts by balancing class size with reduced funding.  Joy recommended staying calm and channeling anger into constructive ideas.  We have great leadership and people are working hard to make it work.  Joy recommends going to Stand For Children to make a difference.

5.0   New Business:

Representatives from Fresh Planet Verde presented their home delivery food business as a fundraiser for SEHS.  When customers place an order with fresh.planetverde.net, they can order from a menu and have fresh, local food delivered to their home.  If they make a notation on their order for SEHS, the $5 delivery charge will be donated to SEHS. 

Discussion on research projects being conducted at SEHS will be discussed and next month’s meeting.

6.0   The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm.  The next meeting will be held Tuesday, November 30 at 6:30 pm in the Cafeteria.