Approval of Minutes

Minutes from the April 24 School Council Meeting were approved as corrected. The ASB report is changed to read “Middle School Principals are proposing cuts from the General Fund and will be asking ASB to restore the funding. In the “Other” section the words “3 club stipends” will be changed to read “stipends.”

Parent/Community Comments

None

Old Business

Ron reported that the staff voted to remove caffeinated, carbonated beverages from the student vending machines starting in September.

Ron also reported that students will be voting on two different PE uniform logo designs. They are displayed in the gallery. PE uniforms will be $20.00 for the shirt and shorts and will be available for purchase at pre-registration.

Mary Lou presented the slate of nominations for the 2003-04 School Council: Chairperson-Pat Randall, Council Secretary-Sandie Pike, District Liaison-Susan Marcolina, Community Rep-Cathy Jones/Ross Hoover and Parent Reps-Shari Koppel, Lise Place, Marianne Kerston, Margie Gerrity, Hester Winn, Leslie Nielsen. A vote was taken and the members were approved.

New Business

It was proposed that with the new Bell Times for next year, School Council Meetings begin at 2:15. The start time for meetings was approved. There was discussion on the new Bell Times of 7:37 a.m. to 2:01 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and 9:42 a.m. to 2:06 p.m. on Wednesday. There was a question raised on the time of the Activity Bus. Sandie will check on having it arrive at 3:30 or 3:40 instead of 4:00.

The By-Laws were reviewed and changed as follows: Article V Section 4 the words “they will lose” will be changed to “they may lose.” Article VII Section 6. will be added: Gatekeeper A Council member will be selected at the previous meeting to be responsible for soliciting length of time required by speakers for agenda items prior to commencement of the meeting, monitoring time during meeting, and notifying the Chairperson of exceeding of time limits. Section 6. All Council Members will be changed to Section 7. Article VIII Section 5. will be added and will read A Gatekeeper will monitor duration of discussion on agenda items as per time limits assigned prior to the start of the meeting. A Gatekeeper will be selected for the next meeting.

Ron reported that a District Advisory Team is being put together. This team will be made up of community members, teachers, administrators, etc. Parent volunteers from the school are needed. It will be a two-year commitment. Notify Ron or Sandie if you are interested in serving on this team.

Team Reports

6^th Grade

None

7^th Grade

Kurt Wieland reported that 7^th graders are completing their community service projects and are putting together scrapbooks, which will be displayed at the last Chorus Concert on June 12.

8^th Grade

Leah Van Eenwyk reported that Spring Forum has begun and will run through June 13. The 8^th grade cruise is June 6 and promotion is June 23.

Special Needs

None

Classified Staff

None

ASB Report

ASB elections are tomorrow during an AM Assembly. The Talent Show was a success.

PTSA Report

The PTSA approved a $750 grant request for blinds in the Commons. They also approved a $2000 grant for the Safenet program. The staff appreciation luncheon will be at 11:00 on June 24.

Community Center

Cathy Jones reported that Issaquah Youth Advisory Board applications are now available. June 13 is the final Middle School Dance – parent volunteers are needed. The Eastside Youth Hall of Fame unveiling is June 1 at 1:00. Seventy eastside youth were nominated. The Community Center will be offering summer programs – Adventure Camp for students entering grades 5, 6 and 7 and Adventure Pursuit Expedition for students entering grades 8 and 9.

FYI – Ron Thiele

May 23 AM Assembly

May 26 Memorial Day – No School

May 28 NJHS Induction Ceremony 7:30 p.m.

May 30 Student of the Month Celebration

June 3 PM Assembly

June 5 NJHS Field Trip

June 6 8^th Grade Cruise

June 10 PTSA Meeting

June 10 Orchestra Concert 7:30 p.m.

June 12 Team Leader Meeting 2:45 p.m.

June 12 Last Activity Bus

June 12 Chorus Concert 7:30 p.m.

June 17 Band Concert 7:30 p.m.

June 20 Student of the Month Celebration

June 20 Final Locker Clean Out

June 23 Promotion Rehearsal 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.

June 23 Yearbooks Distributed – Periods 5 and 6

June 23 Promotion 7:00 p.m.

June 24 Activity Day – Students Dismissed at 10:45 a.m.

June 25 Last Day of School – 7:51 to 10:00 a.m.

Other

Copies of the new By-Laws will be brought to the next School Council Meeting.

Lisa Margolies thanked Sandi Pike and Pat Randall for all the work done with the National Junior Honor Society. Ron thanked Mary Lou Pauly for all she has done as PTSA Co-President and School Council Chairperson. Ron Thiele will be Gatekeeper at the next meeting.

Next meeting will be September 25, 2003 at 2:15 p.m.