Washington High School PTA
Meeting Minutes
March 8, 2005
Prior to the regular meeting Heather Adams and Matt Miller presented WHS's academic competition teams.
Dr. Plagman's 15-minute question and answer session was next with the business meeting beginning at 9:45 . Twenty-eight people were in attendance.
Secretary The minutes of the February meeting were read and approved.
Treasurer Judy Baird summarized the treasury report for the month of February. Income items for the period include $25 in Blue Chip funds and the final School Cents payment of $250. Notable expenses include PTA's annual contribution to Adastra for $250, $118 for the Surveyor ad, and a reimbursement payment of $150 towards the office picture framing.
Mr. Dave Coates , Director of Guidance. The ZAPS course will take place March 30 and 31. The mailing was sent this week. Report cards will be out early next week. The college visit schedule is on the website at www.crwash.org . Remember that there will be a one week window in early April for students to request teachers.
Dr. Peggy Hardesty , Faculty Liaison and 9 th grade Counselor, has information coming in on many summer programs for students. Program costs vary greatly. Information is in the counseling office if you are interested. Class schedules for the approximately 400 incoming freshmen have been entered. Congratulations to Washington 's Mock Trial team for earning a trip to the state competition.
Dr. Ralph Plagman , Principal, pointed to key items in his most recent FYI publication. He also congratulated the Revolutionists on their qualification for state jazz competition as well as the recent basketball, wrestling and show choir successes. Dr. Plagman shared the most recent check to WHS for $1633 from target credit card use over the past 6 months.
Cookie Sales The next sale will be St. Patricks Day. A sign-up was passed for volunteers.
Health Ed Lynn Dennis reported that 75% of the ASAC evaluations were positive with students feeling the sessions were worth while. The Life after High School panel for seniors will take place Thursday, March 17 in the Little Theatre. The panel discussion will be taped for those who are absent. The committee will be sending with each senior a packet of information including brochures on STD facts, birth control, HIV, binge drinking, a check list for college supplies, transitions information from Kirkwood , and a $5 coupon from Bed, Bath and Beyond. Lynn would like feedback from parents about the senior response to the packets. The Health Ed program has earned a grant from the City PTA that will help keep the program going forward.
Post Prom Ann Hoffman reminded parents to please make a contribution if they have not already done so. Because this event is totally free to all seniors and their guests, the financial support of parents is crucial. LaNae Ceryanec reported the senior class officers would like parental input on the prom video. They are considering doing away with the Pro Video taping of the promenade and dance. The consensus from the parents in attendance was that they would like to see the option to purchase a video continue, but the $40 price tag was high. They would also like to see more publicity about the video.
Senior Awards The order has been placed for the awards.
Grounds Sue Winegarden reported that she has been in contact with the city and district regarding the future bus stop shelters at WHS. Progress is slowly moving forward.
Volunteer Coordinator Janelle Parks thanked those who agreed to provide lunch to our senior panel on March 17 Sorina Abernathy, Barb Rhame, Audrey Bradford and Laura Behrens.
• Nominating committee The slate of officers was presented for next year: Vice President Candy Vance, Secretary Sorina Abernathy, Treasurer Lisa Thirnbeck. The vote will take place at the April meeting.
• 50 th Anniversary Celebration Dr. Plagman shared the brochure for the initial fundraising phase of the Golden Anniversary campaign. Open houses will take place in April followed by a general fundraising campaign.
• Kim Winterhof, Iowa PTA Vice-President for membership, sent a congratulations and thank you note to all Iowa PTA units as Iowa PTA membership is up more than 2000 members compared to last year at this time!
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m. followed by Q & A with Dr. Plagman.
LaNae Ceryanec, Secretary