Boise Brave ParentsParent Board Meeting Minutes November 8, 2016
Attendance: Robb Thompson, Stacy Slattery, Tina Michael, Nancy Werdel, Shawn Del Ysursa, Aliess Robison, Amy Roe, Lisa Hauser, Nikki Reynolds, Therese Patek, Sheila Grisham, Vicky Swerdloff, Rhoda Brunelli, B.J.Klotz, Sandra Cashen, Julie Manning, Kit Bush.
Excused absences: Holly Escabar, Louise Poole, Kirsten Cadwell,Cindy Hartley
Call to Order: Stacy Slattery called the meeting to order at 3:30 p.m.,
Old Business:
October 4, 2016 minutes were distributed several weeks ago, which included the unapproved October Financial Report. No questions were raised. It was noted that a minor change in the hospitality calendar was made.
Action: Lisa Hauser moved to approve the September minutes;Shawn Del Ysursaseconded. Motion passed.
New Business:
Student Report
Kit Bush (Student Representative): noted that “Thankful Tree” was being instituted again this year; Leadership is sponsoring Teddy Bear drive (Nov. 1-18) to benefit St. Luke’s; Election 2016 activities happened; and Seniors are encouraged to meet with Court Hansen with questions about college apps. Boys Soccer won State as did both Swim Teams. Sophomore elections will start with video speeches with top 2 contenders giving live speeches and participating in Q/A session.
Principal’s Report
Robb Thompson (Principal): “Banquet Season” is in full swing. 10-year Facilities Master Plan has been considered by BSD Board of Trustees, which would require passage of a $172M bond in March of 2017. If approved by the Board, a Bond Kickoff meeting will occur. Every school will have a “Bond Team” comprised of faculty and parents. BHS is looking for 2 or 3 more parents for its Team. (Stacy will send email to solicit for this.)Important to remind community that current facilities bond expires in 2017, and this bond would replace that bond, with the effect that individual tax burden would remain unchanged.
Impact on BHS: Old gym/music building will be gutted, with interior replaced with new gym that will seat 1800 in bleachers, with locker rooms. Music Building will add a second floor, so that all performing arts can be housed in one facility. This is a $12.5-13M project, expected to take 12 months to complete. Unclear when construction would commence, but some architectural renderings have already been produced.
Separate from the funding that may arise from the Bond/Facilities Master Plan, is a new Athletics Field project to be constructed at Fort Boise, when the current BSD F & O operation moves to new location, currently slated to begin in Spring of 2017. BHS will gain 8 tennis courts, 2 soccer fields, 1 football field, and 1 softball field. Along with this project, current tennis courts will be removed, better track and field facilities built, and additional parking will be gained.
Treasurer’s Report
Aliess Robison (Treasurer): Please see the attached Braves Financial Report. Aliess reported that membership dollars still coming in.
Action: Rhoda Brunelli moved to accept the Financial Report;Sandra Cashen seconded. Motion passed.
Faculty Report
Cindy Hartley (Faculty Representative): absent but submitted email note from Kim Brydges that teachers were preparing a video (to be aired Friday before Thanksgiving) filming the reactions of students being pulled aside and complimented.
Committee Reports:
Rhoda Brunelli (Gala Chair):: Rhoda noted that they were finding gaps in donations, particularly in the art area. Would like to have one art piece from each discipline, as opposed to individual student pieces for sale. Wants to have staff consider creating “Department Baskets”. Rhoda will send Mr. Thompson an email outlining these concepts that he can share. Other ideas extended. Rhoda would like everyone to email ideas to her. Also wants each Board member to solicit 2 major items for auction.
Julie Manning (BEN advisor): 26 students participated in BEN training in October. Currently, two main working groups: organization of student-led study groups and a “Brave of the Week” program. Brought up issue of a new student group that is off-shoot of BEN, with a national affiliation, seeking funding to join. The group deals with mental health issues.
Discussion had about extending deadline to Friday for grant applications. The consensus was to allow this extension.
Tina Michael explained grant process, with recommendations to be presented at the December meeting.
Sandra Cashen (Academics Liaison): will report in December.
Next meeting is on December6, 2016 at 3:30 p.m.
Meeting adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
BRAVES FINANCIAL REPORT