Present
Yvonne Turro, Valzey Frietas, Robert Maeshiro, Anne Marie Duca, Lois Upton, Steve Jenkins, and Carla Trupp.

Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:14 p.m.

Approval of Minutes
Anne Marie moved and Steve seconded that the Nov. 16, 2005 minutes be approved. Motion was carried unanimously.

Treasurer’s Report
None

President’s Report
Yvonne shared that husband Keith is in charge of the American Red Cross fundraiser. They will be collecting donations at the Windward City Shopping Center intersection on March 4, 2006. All are invited to help out. Anne Marie suggested that Mr. Kimo Palakiko be contacted for Boy Scout participation.

Vice President’s Report
None

Committee Reports:

a. Shirts
Valzey mentioned that Kailani's family would be submitting their design for the new tee-shirt logo. She requested pricing information from past tee-shirt sales./span>

b. SCC
Lois shared the Academic and Financial Plan. She mentioned that it was a tremendous undertaking, which turned out quite well. They were able to put together a high quality product in less than a month. Normally, it would take many months to put together such a report.

Lois will speak to contacts to find more monies for Ahuimanu. Anne Marie suggested that the final approved Academic and Financial Plan be posted on the Ahuimanu website.

c. Workshop
The Literacy workshop will be held on January 26, 2006.

d. Membership
None

e. Student Council
Anne Marie reported that student council members were very involved with the Traffic Pattern Improvement Project. They rolled up their sleeves and contributed wherever they could to help make it work. They directed traffic, took pictures of good drivers and violators alike.

Valzey mentioned that the crosswalk out on Hui-Iwa and Hui-Aeko could be repainted. She noticed that while using the crosswalk, it is not very visible and is a safety hazard for the children.

f. PCNC
None

g. Fun Fair
Yvonne mentioned again that the Fun Fair did very well this year.

h. Fall Fundraiser
Anne Marie reported that a vendor approached her to see if she was interested in doing another cookie fundraiser. She politely declined.

i. Spring Fund Raiser
Yvonne said that Wog-a-Thon is scheduled to take place around April.


k. Faculty
Steve stated that the 6th graders are contemplating another fundraiser for the Kauai Trip. The possibility is World's Finest Candies. He shared that the Kauai Trip is scheduled for the Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday before Good Friday Holiday.

l. Administration
Anne Marie stated the report cards were distributed Tuesday. She is looking forward to receiving comments and feedback on the new format.

Teachers are reviewing their pacing calendars to see where revisions are needed in preparation for the HSA and SAT-10 exams.

She shared the wonderful improvements made by the Traffic Committee. Parents are getting into the new routine quite well. While there is some resistance, it is turning out pretty well. Most parents are very supportive because they recognize that the bottom line is student safety.

Major revisions are being made to Ahuimanu's Emergency Plans. Depending on the heighten level of the crisis, evacuation procedures have been changed.

Monday, January 23, 2006 is Professional Collaboration Day (PC). All certificated staff and EAs are to report to Castle High School from 8:00 - 11:15 a.m.

Next PC day will be held on February 24, 2006. Nancy Skerritt will be covering Reading Comprehension - the new protocol to improve student reading comprehension.

eSIS Teacher training will begin mid-February.

Junior Kindergarten - all children born from August 2 - December 31 will be in Junior Kindergarten at registration.

She spoke briefly on the Academic and Financial Plan status. The plan has been reviewed by DOE experts. A final copy is expected soon.

The Library is getting a new coat of paint by the Army Corp of Engineers and the DOE.

Portable P4 has been leaking for as long as Anne Marie can remember. But it has finally been re-roofed.

Anne Marie reminded Ohana that they should get their articles in to the Kani Kolea.

She also put out a call that the school is in desperate need of recess supervisors and a school crossing guard.

m. Communications
Valzey suggested that the website should have a link to the Math Book website. Sometimes her child forgets his math book and she can't remember the online address. Everyone echoed that was an excellent idea.

Request for Funds
Anne Marie submitted two requests:

1) : Requesting $XX.XX to cover CPAC admission to all K-6 Ahuimanu students. Teachers receive complementary admission.

Yvonne moved and Robert seconded that the motion be approved. Motion was passed unanimously

2) : Teachers are requesting $XX.XX for laptop computers. These laptops will give teachers more flexibility to perform their work in conducive environments.

Lois moved and Carla seconded that the motion be approved. Motion was passed unanimously.

New Business/Parental Concerns
None

Adjournment/Next Meeting
The next official meeting is Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at 6 p.m. in the library. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by:
Robert Maeshiro, Recording Secretary