Leigh High Home and School Club

Leigh Home and School Club

October 21, 2009

Attenandance: Kathy Pearson-Nestle, Sheri Shearin, Michael Wollbrinck, Suzanne Hunter, Donna Hope, Donna Gein-Logsdon, John Mote, Michael Zaplitny. Cynthia MacQuarrie, Jackie Erickson, Cheryl Cooperrider, Gloria Auerbach, Samantha Cush, Kirsten Kagawa, Bianca Broszus, Jennifer Park, Teresa Lee.

Motions approved:

Grant request from Art department for painting a mural on campus. Possible sites are the foreign language building and the music building, (still needs school district approval) up to$500. Motion to approve, all approve.

Grant Requst from math department, for tutors before and after school for "Algebra Recovery". Amount requested $4,500-$6,000. Motion to approve $4,500 for tutors, all approved. Math department requested $1,000 for 100 scientific calculators for students to check out like library books 6 weeks at a time. Motion to approve $500 for 50 calculators. All approved.

Treasurer Report:

Treasurer report distributed to all present.

Representative Reports

Principal Report:

Donna Hope reports there was a practice code red drill, police officers came to observe. Los Gatos High School currently does not practice such drills, and the Los Gatos police were also present and would like to implement the code red at Los Gatos High. Donna also talked about how we now have 2 circle drop off areas on campus. This is working out well. On collaboration days Leigh is having paid consultants to take a look at the teacher's lesson plans and offer advice.

Student Body Report:

Amanda reported that the blood drive had over 86 donations. The homecoming theme this year is "7 Deadly Sins".

Teacher Rep:

John Mote reports Thank you hospitality for the teacher treats in the teacher room on 10/21/09. Very much appreciated by all teachers. There was a code red drill this week. John also reported how much a safe drop off is necessary for safety before and after school. He would like to see a program or channel to help out families with the loss of loved ones, homeless, and loss of jobs etc.

Committee Reports

College/Career:

We are having a great year! Over 25 volunteers have been trained. Coming to Leigh is reps from UC Santa Barbara, Biola, FIDM, San Jose State. Parents and students are encouraged to come. On Oct 29^th is the Freshman/Sophomore college night at 6:30pm in cafeteria.

ESCRIP:

Todd Mendenhal reports that Escrip enrollment is up from 241 to 271. We need more to sign up. Ask friends and family to sign up and add Leigh high school

Parent Education:

Sherri Shearin is working on a speaker from Stanford Education Department. The speaker she would like is Denise Clark-Pope to speak on "Stress level on our kids".

Also considering having the "Saso's" come back and speak on teen depression.

PAPA:

Marching Band had competition in Cupertino. They will be performing at our Homecoming. Wind Ensemble going to San Francisco. Rummage sale and Ewaste fundraisers were fun and successful.

Grad Night:

Will be at Scandia Fun Center in Rohnert Park. Currently in the process of booking 5 buses.

New Business:

Need a parent rep to go to district financial advisory committee.

Newsletter went out by mail and its on the website. It is published quarterly.

Prospect High School does "Open House" with students giving tours to show info about their school. Should Leigh do this too?

Next meeting is November 18^th 2009. 7pm in cafeteria