MINUTES
General Meeting
April 2, 2009
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM. The minutes from the March 12, 2009, general meeting were presented and approved.
Co-President Report
Jeff Ewing introduced himself and welcomed parents to the meeting. He informed parents that the appeals letter has now been included in the Tech Parents Newsletter.
Treasurer’s Report
Barry Ritter presented the treasurer’s report and discussed the figures that are representative of the monies received and expenses incurred during the month.
Judith appealed to parents and indicated that funding for school clubs may not be possible if our budget is not reached.
Guest Speakers
Mei Chan - Parent Coordinator introduced herself and provided her contact information to all present. She discussed the efforts she will be making to reach out to parents and the collection of parents’ e-mails during student prefect.
Coach Brutus - Wrestling Team - Began by thanking all parents and PTA for the funding the team has received. He discussed the Varsity Team’s accomplishments and reported that all team participants are highly motivated to represent BTHS in the various wrestling matches that are held.
AP English Department - Ms. Atkins reported that the curriculum is posted on the BTHS website. The literacy scope and sequence for each grade was discussed. She urged parents to maintain communication with their student’s teachers and she should be copied on the correspondence.
Principal’s Report
Mr. Asher began by thanking the parents for their support of the different teams in the school. He discussed the Wresting program and gave kudos to Coach Brutus for the work he has put forth with the team.
He reminded parents that the Learning Environment Survey has been sent out and asked that everyone take a moment to complete the survey.
He reported that 17 classrooms and all bathrooms will be renovated during the summer months. This will include 2 new computer rooms and a genetics lab. The school will be upgrading to a new voltage system.
Approximately 1,400 incoming students are expected for school 2009 -2010.
Home Coming / Alumni Day will coincide with the Spring Musical “Sound of Music”.
Mr. Asher informed parents of the Title I status the school received which was determined by the school lunch forms received. He urged parents to submit their lunch forms if they haven’t done so to date. He discussed the need to vote to determine which model will be used by the school for the Title I funding. A vote was take and a unanimous vote was obtained for the School-wide Assistance Model.
Lastly, Mr. Asher discussed the recent student suicide and urged parents to reach out to their children. Should anyone notice a change in their child’s behavior they should contact the school’s Guidance Department for assistance or can contact him and he will handle the situation discreetly. He also, informed that an e-mail system will be developed to improve communication between the parents and the school. In addition, Ms Mei Chan, the Parent Coordinator, will be organizing workshops to help address the above issues and concerns. If anyone has any suggestions and/or would like to help contact should be made with the PTA.
Gail Hines - Discussed the upcoming PTA Board elections and provided nomination forms for anyone interested in holding a position. Elections will be held in the June meeting.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM
