Minutes - MarkKeppelHigh School Alliance General Meeting
Wed.,March28, 2012
Aztec Cafeteria
Present: Tony Chan, Oriana Chan, Sharon Woo, Carla Bartlett, Crystal Hirose, Alma Sanchez, Ramsey Sanchez, Lynn Tagami, Grace Love, Arlene Jung
1.0CALL TO ORDER at 7:03 pm by President Sharon Woo
2.0FLAG SALUTE was led by President Sharon Woo
3.0WELCOME by President Sharon Woo
4.0AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS/CHANGES/ADOPTION – none
5.0RECORDING SECRETARY’S REPORT
Sharon Woo presented the Alliance meeting minutes of Feb. 29, 2012. Tony Chan motioned to approve the minutes; Alma Sanchez seconded - the minutes were approved.
6.0STUDENT REPORTS
6.1Associated Student Body (ASB) –Sherry Shang reported on future activities, including a car wash fundraiser for AEF on Mar. 31 at Carl’s Jr., blood drive and campus cleanup in April.
6.2National Honor Society (NHS) – representative was not present
7.0PUBLIC COMMENTS - none
8.0TREASURER’S REPORT – Crystal Hirose
8.12011-12 Budget – Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss YTD as of Feb. 29, 2012were presented.
8.2Bills submitted to be paid and approved – $118.37 to Sharon for Alliance newsletter; $661.00 for insurance. Dr. Bartlett motioned to approve the payments; Tony Chan seconded - the motion was approved.
8.3Donations received – Adam Liu $111, Janet Seto via AT&T United Way $78.51.
8.4Crystal proposed to move Alliance accounts (2 checking, 1 savings) from Far East Bank to Wells Fargo Bank. She will read the Wells Fargo information packet to verify there are no monthly charges or other expenses for the accounts. Tony Chan motioned to approve the move pending Crystal’s verification that there are no account fees; Alma Sanchez seconded – the motion was approved.
9.0CORRESPONDING SECRETARY’S REPORT – Joanie Park/Sharon Woo
9.1Alliance Correspondencereceived–
9.1.1Thank you email from Spanish teacher Johana Ortega –“I’ve been waiting on our tech services to see if the mics I do have right now work with the computer lab. I did get that confirmed, and thanks to the donation of AP funds and from the rotary grant, I have been able to get all equipment fully covered! Our department is extremely grateful for your continued support for us and our teachers! Thank you.”
9.1.2AEF needs summer school volunteers to assist with summer school registration on April 12, 14, and 21.
9.1.3FBLA (Future Business Leaders of LA) flyer detailing their achievements at the Gold Coast Sectional Conference 2012.
9.1.4AUSD acknowledgement letter for our $480.16 donation for installation of the cafeteria screen and projector; thank you card from Dr. Bartlett for buying an Alumni Concert ad; program books from girls’ and boys’ basketball teams as a thank you for placing an ad; AEF letter requesting donations for their silent & live auctions; free half page ad offer from AEF for their March 17thdinner program.
9.2Alliance Correspondence sent – none
10.0REPORTS
10.1Principal’s Report – Grace Love
10.1.1Finalized CST scheduling – this will start the week of April 30, giving the kids one extra week of prep. This also overlaps with the first week of AP testing so tests will be arranged if there are conflicts.
10.1.21560 students who scored Advance or had a 20 point gain in last year’s CST will be recognized April 20 at a free hot dog luncheon.
10.1.3Latino students will again be attending the Latino Youth conference at UC Riverside, this year on Apr. 28, with a focus on grade 9 and 10. The conference helps in building pride in themselves and encouraging them to stay in school.
10.2Faculty Report – Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) – Dr Bartlett
10.2.1Drama – “The Curious Savage” spring play went very well. We had good attendance. Thanks to all the parents that helped us, especially Sharon Woo, Blanca Hatem, Agnes Chan, Linda Lum, Mrs. Yan, Mrs. Talbot, and parents of cast and crew. All of PTSA and Parent Alliance are so supportive to us, thank you so much. We don’t know total ticket sales yet, but it was a good turnout. We performed for the elementary schools on Thursday and Ynez, Repetto, Monterey Highlands, and Brightwood attended.
10.2.2Dance – Dance Team and the All Male team have begun their first ever competition season since the early 1980s. As new teams, it is rare to place the first time out, but our students have beat the odds. They have competed approximately 5 times and have placed in the top 4 positions every time. At the prestigious Miss Dance Drill USA nationals, Dance Team placed 3rd in the hip hop division, and placed 4th internationally. All Male placed 5th and received a cash award. Competitors and judges have never heard of Mark Keppel, but word has it that they are “the sleeping giant”! There is a dance concert in the auditorium on April 13, more info to come soon.
10.2.3Vocal Music – the Aztec Singers are on their way to New York. They will sing in a festival at an arts college and enjoy the sights of New York City.
10.2.4Instrumental Music – Band performed at the LA Irish Parade on Mar. 11. Orchestra performed at the School Band & Orchestra Association festival in Simi Valley on Mar. 10. Ensemble competition was held last Saturday. Upcoming events: April 20-Drum Concert; April 28-Some Enchanted Evening at Barnes Park; Spring Concerts- May 16Guitar, May 18Band and Orchestra, May 19 Playdays.
10.2.5Ads for the 7th Annual Some Enchanted Evening concert program will cost $100/full page. Tony Chan motioned that we sponsor a full page ad; Alma Sanchez seconded – motion passed.
10.3Sports and Athletics Report – Girls’ basketball lost their first game of state competition. Girls’ softball won first game of season. Baseball started last week; tournament to be played during spring break. Swimming started competition 2 weeks ago.
10.4PTSA Report – Crystal Hirose
10.4.1AP testing discussed in April meeting.
10.4.2April 11 – grad night 2013 meeting
10.4.3Next meeting is April 18.
10.5Fundraising Activities Committee Report – Sharon Woo
10.5.1Wish List
50 packs of pens were donated to teacher Roxanna Koutsky for awards to students who improved in English. Ms. Koutsky emailed: “The English Intensive and the Stretch classes awards/luncheon was Feb. 22 during 4th period and lunch. Students who have raised their reading lexile scores or have improved in some other thing were recognized. The English Intensive and Stretch classes are designed to help raise reading scores of low performing students. Students take the two hour block reading intensive class in lieu of the regular English class. If students need less help, they are place in the Stretch class along with the regular English class. I do wish to thank the Alliance for the pens. The students were really appreciative of them. All in all, the reading class awards ceremony was a very positive experience.”
10.5.2E-Waste Event
10.5.2.1Our E-Waste partner has our check of $1500 and wants to present it in person; will try to coordinate a day and time that works for them and us otherwise they will be asked to mail the check to us.
10.5.2.2Dr. Prentice was contacted regarding Keppel’s e-waste. MKHS usually gets rid of it twice a year. Depending on how much there is, MK might be able to save it if there wasn’t too much. Tony Chan motioned that we should consider another event in September/October, Dr. Bartlett seconded – the motion was passed. Sharon will research other companies.
10.5.3Coke Rewards –
Shirley Ling, Math Dept. Head, emailed: “Please thank the Alliance for the two graphing calculators that arrived on Friday. Every one we can get is a tremendous help to us. Thank you so much!”Coke has matching points days. You can save in your personal account and then donate to the school on the matching points day.
11.0NEW BUSINESS – none
12.0UNFINISHED BUSINESS
12.1Grants and Funding for Keppel
12.1.1Installation of cafeteria screen and LCD projector – according to Dr. Prentice, the requisition has been done. No exact date yet.
12.1.2Grant not to exceed $350 for language lab mics that was approved at our January meeting is no longer needed. This money can be used to fund other requests.
12.1.3Ms. Hake – United Science Club requests funds for Science Field Day. “In the past, we have asked the Alliance to assist with the costs of this day and you have graciously come through. This day if we host five schools will cost between $600-800 which includes all event awards, all consumables materials in event competition and facility use.” Dr. Bartlett motioned that we contribute $175 for awards and prizes; Alma Sanchez seconded – motion was passed.
12.1.4Ms. Estrada – “I am looking for a kidney-shaped table to use in my English Intensive classroom. I am blessed to have an adult aide to work with students in group, but the daily re-arrangement of seats to form her group is rather cumbersome, time consuming, and distracting to these students. I have one such table already, but another would be of GREAT use. Any help in locating such table, new or used, would be greatly appreciated. I have already requested one from Dr. Northcott, but she was not able to locate one already in the district.” Sharon had advertised the table on Craigslist and on our Wish List. This is a not a common item so there has been no response. Office Depot sells a kidney table for $154.99 plus tax. A member who wants to remain anonymous, donated $170 to the Alliance for the purchase of this table.
13.0ALLIANCE BOARD MATTERS – none to report
14.0ADJOURNMENT at 8:03pm
NEXT MEETING: 7 pm, April 25, 2012 in Aztec Cafeteria
Respectfully submitted by Arlene Jung, Recording Secretary