Bradley Home and School Club Meeting Minutes June 5, 2007

Present: Jennifer Meltzer, Dianne Avelar, Sally Locke-Paddon, Bill Bruce, Kathy Arola, Jana Stefanini, Kathleen Blair, Heather Gorman, Stephen Harrington, Kelly Mennie, Cheryl Walter,

Kathy Arola began the meeting at 6:00 pm with the Principal’s report. She is so very proud of our students. This week the Honor Roll students were acknowledged. Students with perfect attendance were acknowledged, including Adrian Moreno who has had perfect attendance Kindergarten thru Sixth Grade! Students reading a million words were acknowledged and presented with a golden bookmark by the Superintendent of PVUSD. See the attached sheet for a list of the students on the Honor Roll. Look in the Pajaronian this weekend for Bradley students being recognized for their accomplishments.

The school plan was approved by the site council. Site council was very supportive of the school plan process and staff did a great job! The school budget has increased. Teachers appreciated the lunch in their honor very much. Teachers hosted a lunch for clerical staff. There have been many celebrations this year with baby showers, wedding showers and a retirement. Lanny Leighton has been hired to teach fourth grade and Kristy Zepeda will teach a 4/5 combo. The district is faced with some challenges one of which is Dr Gary Woods moving on from PVUSD. There are 8 people interested in the position which is encouraging. Kathy is on the interviewing committee for this crucial North Zone position. She will alert the board when someone is hired. Again she thanked everyone for an outstanding year of service and dedication to Bradley and presented the board with certificates and a pin.

Jennifer Meltzer began the Home and School Club Meeting at 6:15 by thanking everyone for attending and supporting the club. Jennifer acknowledge the collaboration and work of each person in attendance with a pin and thank you dinner.

Elections. Jennifer asked if there were any nominations from the floor for any of the positions on the Board. None were made. There was a motion to reelect the current officers for 2007 -2008. All were in favor of the current officers continuing next year.

Kelly made a motion to approve the minutes of the May 1, 2007 meeting excluding the recap of items added to our reserve allocation and Heather Gorman seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously. Discussion continued reviewing the Bradley Home and School Club 50/50 Split Chart (see attached).

The club is ready to move forward toward nonprofit status next year. We are officially incorporated as of May 25, 2007. Kathy again acknowledged Jennifer, Kathleen and the club for moving toward nonprofit status. As part of the application process the club will have to present a budget. Kathy wants to be sure there is freedom to make choices on spending from year to year based on the needs of the school at that time. There will be a budget subcommittee consisting of Bill, Kathy, Dianne, Kathleen, Bart and Jennifer.

Treasurers Report: Please see attached Treasurers Report for June 5, 2007. Bill highlighted key points on chart. He and Kathy will determine Reading Resource Position Funding prior to next meeting and report back exact figures being contributed from the General Fund, the Academic Achievement Fund and the schools budget. Bill will purchase the Playground Equipment Shed this summer. The current available balance in the general fund is $4,803. The Seascape Golf Club will require a 50% deposit by August 9 which is approximately $2000. The Auction is

February 9. The venue has changed to allow for more space and potentially conflicting weather. Appetizers, Dinner, Dessert, and Music will be provided.

Salad Bar Update

Kathy spoke with Sue Brooks at the D.O. and will be meeting with her at Bradley to determine what is needed in order to have a salad bar at Bradley once a week. We will need volunteers. The current plan is to move the PE equipment into a shed, move the YMCA equipment under the stage leaving the back wall of the cafeteria free for set up. Bill has researched a few refrigerator options and can make a suggestion as soon as we have specific information about size, type etc. Kathy will update us in September.

Monte

We still need a Chairperson for selling the Monte tickets. Sally and Kathy will coordinate the food booth. Jennifer will attend the summer meeting and we will hope to find a coordinator prior to our first meeting in the fall. Ticket sales will begin after the Red Apple sale. Bill offered to donate a raffle item which all persons purchasing tickets could be entered in in order to encourage sales. Jennifer will inquire whether the Monte Foundation will allow raffles.

Ice Cream Social

The HSC will host The First Annual Back to School Ice Cream Social on August 13 from 4 -5 pm. This is meant to be a spirit builder and has been announced to all families… we hope to see everyone there!

Strawberry Festival

The location of the festival has moved to Santa Cruz. Dianne made a motion not to participate this year as the location changed and to sell berries/flowers during a Corralitos community event such as the Padres Breakfast on Memorial Day. The motion was seconded by Kelly and approved unanimously.

Call for New Business

Kathy provided an update on the Scout Bench Project. The district has not approved the plan. They provided suggestions for changes and he is going to propose a new/similar bench project and will move forward when he gets district approval.

All were invited and encouraged to participate in the Fourth of July parade in Aptos. Students and families can meet at the Aptos Library at 9 am and they will begin marching about 10 am and then return to the Library for pick up. Remember to wear your Bradley Blue!

Family Enrichment Nights will take place again next year. Bake sales will be dedicated to continuing those nights for students and families.

The Welcome Back Teacher Lunch will be August 14^th and coordinated by Sally.

Jennifer reviewed the wrap up sheet for the year as well as events planned for next year. A list of events will be distributed to all families on the back of the calendar in the fall.

The meeting adjourned at 7:30.

The next meeting is Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 6:00 PM

Respectfully submitted by Dianne Avelar