Malibu High School PTSA General Association Meeting

May 19^th , 2005

Nancy Bishop opened the meeting 9.05AM in the choir room at Malibu High School.

Carolyn Deimer made a motion to approve the minutes of the previous meeting. Motion carried.

Cathy Egner- Treasurer’s Report.

Signatures on the PTA’s checking account and money market account need to be changed. Nancy Bishop and Cindy Sindell are to be removed and Heather Anderson and Sandy Thacker to be added. Remaining Mark Kelly and Cathy Egner.

Beth Bardovi moved to ratify checks #3478-3515. Motion carried.

Agreed to buy two new microwaves for the cafeteria to alleviate the long lines at lunch.

Cathy gave a run through of the accounts as this is the last meeting of the year (see attached). There have been overages on the copy machines. Shark fund was unable to fund the complete PTA budget by $10,000 and $11,000 is being reserved to pay the gift tax.

The teachers had really gone over board on the use of the copy machines and it was planned to teach them how to use them more efficiently to save waste. Implementing user I.D.

It was suggested any money left over be spent on power washing before graduation, replacing picnic benches for the middle school area and planting the planters. It was proposed to spend what we have and have minimum rollover. A motion was made that any money left over at the end of the year is to be spent on beautification. Passed unanimously.

The subject that the bathrooms were not being cleaned as evidenced at then being dirty at 9:00AM was brought up. Will go to Dr. Kelly and find out what is happening.

Dr. Mark Kelly- Principals Report.

Optimist club gave scholarships to 12 graduating students.

Testing is going very well. Nancy Bishop was thanked for providing snacks for all the students.

Suzanne Webb organized for all the students to have a teacher they knew give their tests. This paid off as very few problems.

The Gala was successful. He thanked those that attended.

Prom is tomorrow night. Dr. Kelly spoke of the arrangements that have been made to keep the prom fun but safe. All students had to sign a conduct contract. Consequences were stressed and are intense if they wish to graduate with their class.

Dr. Kelly talked about the e network drug issue. The Drugs and Alcohol committee and the Smart Moves program are going to be joined, as the same people are going to these and they overlap. Few parents attend.

Smart Moves is modeling their program on the Crossroads School Program with community involvement.

USC have connected with the 9^th grade classroom. They did 12 lessons regarding drugs and alcohol. Jennifer Gonzales said it got the students talking. They are to return and do a post test. They did a pre test. The school is planning to implement the USC program again.

Deputy Bob visits the 6^th graders.

AA programs have been introduced. Last years “choir trip” have done peer presentations. Models are being put together for the fall campaign.

Dr. Kelly took questions and concerns from the floor.

Credible tips are needed to follow up on any drug violations. Security is sent to take the student to Dr. Kelly’s office. The police are called if in possession, parents are called. If no evidence is found, student examined by the nurse and child is made to consider why his name was being brought up in this manner. The consequence are carried out to the fullest extend.

The teachers have a protocol they follow if they suspect a child under the influence.

It is hard for the administration to balance the right to privacy and the publics right to know and this is why some stories are not always accurate.

Dr. Kelly felt he has dealt with all incidents satisfactorily from the students and family side but remains concerned on how to reassure parents.

Malibu has had very few fights and incidents on the whole.

Dr. Kelly plans on writing more about the subject in his newsletter.

Colleen O’Brydon reported on the Californian State PTA trip on April 27^th to Sacramento to protest the education budget. 12 different cities held rallies and press conferences. Everyone is encouraged to get involved because it makes a difference. Gov. Schwarzenegger is already backpedaling on some of his cuts.

Mary Hughes O’Leary, along with Gigi and Jill presented their plans for MHS beautification. (see attached, mission statement, goals) They have broken down the campus into areas. Achieved this year was the planting of the main entrance. The funds were supplied by the graduating class of 2000-2001.

The next area that is planned is the middle school entrance which requires funding for $8,000. The senior quad, $8,000 and finally the amphitheatre, $10,000. Totaling $26,000.

Right now the Gardening Angels have no funds.

It was requested could they do the planters outside the music area before graduation as this was felt to be one of the ugliest areas in the whole school. An amendment to the early motion was made by Carolyn Demier to add $1,000 for planting the planters by graduation. Motion passed unanimously.

The Gardening Angels asked if the PTSA could give them more money but it was pointed out that we are at the end of the year and there is no money left.

The Gardening Angles strong desire to see this project through was noted and everyone is encouraged to donate to their cause. These projects will bring pride and respect to the school. Please contact Mary for any further questions.

Meeting Adjourned 11:00