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AHUIMANU OHANA PTA BOARD MEETING MINUTES
May 16, 2006
Present
Yvonne Turro, Robert Maeshiro, Anne Marie Duca, Steve Jenkins, James Garrett, Brian Ferguson, and Lois Upton.
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:15 p.m.
Approval of Minutes
Lois moved and James seconded that the April 18, 2006 minutes be approved. Motion was carried unanimously.
Treasurer's Report
None.
President's Report
Yvonne mentioned that Melissa Kauanui would assume Recording-Secretary and Brian Ferguson volunteered to take over as Treasurer for next year's Ohana Board. Robert agreed to attend next Ohana meeting to help Melissa transition into the recording-secretary position.
PTSA dues to increase to $9.25 per member.
Greg Leong was able to get a sound system setup for the May Day Program for $150.00.
Vice President's Report
None.
Committee Reports
a. Shirts
Valsey is still in school and unable to attend Tuesdays' Ohana meetings. But she is interested in handling the tee shirts instead of the Wog-A-Thon next year.
b. SCC
Lois worked on the brochures with Carla and James. Most of information on the brochure came from Ahuimanu's website. She went over a draft with Ohana members. She is soliciting comments before the final product is sent out to parents.
Lois mentioned that Chris Hartley - the new SCC representative - shared that the brochure should try to provide ideas on how parents can get involved with Ahuimanu, Ohana, SCC, etc…
A lot of great comments were received from the Parent's Survey. The general theme centered on increasing the communication between parents and teachers.
A+ Family Night is Thursday, June 1st.
School ends June 5th.
A+ is offering a half-day of childcare for all Ahuimanu students on the last day of school.
Efforts to put together a PTSA lobbying package for the legislature is still being developed.
Lois and Yvonne attended the Rotary Club's Seariders Peace Day Video Program. The Waianae students put together an awesome video depicting conflict resolution.
c. Workshop
Anne Marie mentioned that the Dark Side of the Internet is scheduled for Tuesday, May 23rd 6:30 p.m. in the library. No children are allowed. A similar workshop for children is being planned.
Membership
None.
d. Student Council
Anne Marie reported that student council elections were held today before lunch. There were three very impressive speeches that were made. The results of the elections will be announced in the Kani Kolea.
Mrs. Almony is looking for other projects for the student council next year.
e. PCNC
Coffee hour was held for PCNC position in which 4 people attended. Anne Marie received 5 resumes. Interviews will begin after May Day.
Recent food drive was very successful.
g. Fun Fair
The Fun Fair is scheduled for September 16th.
f. Fall Fundraiser
Tina Patterson will be hosting next year's Fall Fundraiser. So far three vendors will be presenting their fundraising programs: Entertainment Book, Catalog Sales, and Dan McGivern.
i. Spring Fundraiser
Wog-A-Thon was very successful, having raised $8,600.00. These funds are to go towards purchasing a "Language Arts Reading Program."
j. Faculty
6th Grade Pool Party scheduled for Thursday, June 1st.
k. Administration
Anne Marie reported:
May Day Program is this Friday, May 19th. Ohana is encouraged to call and make reservations for special seating. The new mound will be used for this year's May Day Festivities. Steve mentioned that the students are very energized and will be performing for the first time the Kamehameha Waltz.
Parking will be limited. Available parking will be offered at the Community Park, Jikoen Center, Cul-de-sac and in the school parking lot.
Federal regulations require that any school with more that 250 students must have an electronic meal system. Ahuimanu is planning to have a bar code system in place next year. The new lunch program will be introduced at next year's Open House.
Ahuimanu teachers testified that major improvements need to be made for the standards based report cards.
Ahuimanu has been asked to present its 5-R's program to the Statewide Administrators Conference.
L. Communications
James requested more information on responsibilities of the Membership Committee position.
Request for Funds
Anne Marie requested $XX.XX to purchase a Language Arts Reading Program. Although $XX.XX was raised from the Wog-A-Thon, the Reading Program was expanded. If payment can be delayed until next year's budgeted funds of $XX.XX is released, only $XX.XX will be needed. Lois moved and James seconded that the request be approved as stated above. The motion passed unanimously.
New Business/Parental Concerns
None.
Adjournment/Next Meeting
The next official meeting is Tuesday, June 20, 2006 at 6 p.m. in the library. The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert Maeshiro - Recording Secretary
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