JPA Minutes
February 11, 2008
Present: Ken Pollard, Angie Rowland, Jane Hall, Kathy Horton, Gigi Thorsen, Grace Torres, Kate Wheatley, Karen Thompson, Greg Thompson, Kari Jones, Anne Madrigal, Robyn Valdez, Carla Morelli, Joyce Pell, Cheryl Pribble, John Kiechle.
Opening prayer by Ken Pollard
PrincipalŐs Report: Given by Angie Rowland.
á Mr. Bartman is at the Teton Science School with 29 Judge students.
á The famous collapsing wall: there is now a plan to stabilize it. The question now is who will pay for the repair. Lawyers are determining that.
á Girls took second in state swimming; boys fourth.
á Boys first in region, girls second in region for basketball. Both will have a first-round tournament game this weekend, 7 p.m. Friday night girls and 7 p.m. Saturday night for boys. Double elimination tourney.
á Steven Coleman and Danielle Wolfe were in a serious car accident Saturday night; both are expected to make a full recovery.
á Retention is average at this time.
á No decisions have been made regarding uniforms at this time.
Minutes for January were approved as written.
TreasurerŐs report: Our beginning balance was $4900, added to our current balance of $9500 equals our current balance of $14,400.
The question was asked regarding what the JPA money is spent on – National Honor Society, faculty events, committee expenses, dinners for faculty during parent/teacher conferences, the acoustical shells, etc.
Advancement Report: Jane presented Ramona MayerŐs proposal for real plates, glassware, cloth table cloths and center pieces for the first annual Dinner Theatre Night. Carla Morelli offered to talk to a contact she is meeting with later tonight to get prices.
Parent-to-Parent Night, March 18: Todd Johnson of UHP on Legal and Safety Issues Facing Parents of Teenage Drivers.
Phone-a-thon: Occurred on two snowy days; we are at 10% instead of the typical 30%. Two more nights have been scheduled; Monday and Tuesday, February 25 and 26.
Elections for 2008-2009: We need to know which if any executive officers are not returning next year. Jane distributed a sign-up sheet for Freshman Registration on March 4 and 5 for us to come and greet the new parents. Joyce Pell suggested we have a place where we can be to answer general questions for parents, similar to the math department, English department, etc. Jane will contact those arranging the evening to add JPA representatives to the agenda.
St. PatrickŐs Day Parade: Matt Finnegan was absent tonight. Bruce Bell is also helping. We have no further information.
Mediterranean Deli is providing dinner for the teachers during parent/teacher conferences.
Flowers for Main Stage Play: Karen reported there are ten students in the play, and she has some spots open still, on February 28 and March 1. Dance concert is April 3, 4 and 5.
Concessions: A go for the 14th and 15th. Will be raising some of the prices a bit, plus adding fritos, chili and cheese for $3.
Father Sanford had prostate cancer surgery. Kathy Horton asked if JPA could do something for him. Kate Wheatley will send a note on behalf of JPA to Fr. Jim Sanford wishing him a full recovery. She will also follow up on options for supporting him and the Frs. during his recuperation.
Meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.