SANTA MONICA HIGH SCHOOL PTSA
ASSOCIATION MEETING APRIL 12, 2005
SAMOHI CAFETERIA
The meeting was called to order at 7:10 pm. by PTSA Co-President Cheri Orgel. She welcomed everyone, and introduced Lupe Perez, who provided simultaneous Spanish translation. She also welcomed parents from other schools who were attending to hear and participate in the presentation of the Special Education DAC, and introduced those present to speak upon adjournment:
Tricia Crane, Chair, Special Ed District Advisory Committee;
Dr. Jennifer Zvi, Learning Disability Specialist, Cal State Northridge;
Susan Archibald, Academic Counselor, Venice Skills Center
Ava Gawronski, Learning Disabilities Center, Santa Monica College.
PTSA Business.
Minutes. The minutes from the February and March meeting were approved by committee.
Treasurer's Report. The Treasurer's Report was distributed for review and approval. Amy Van Pelt moved to approve; seconded, vote taken, approved. Treasurer's Report to be filed. Amy Van Pelt moved to ratify bills as presented; seconded, voted upon, approved.
2005-2006 Slate.
Maryanne Solomon moved to approve the presented slate for 2005-2006; seconded by Nancy Holland-Stern. Orgel asked for nominations from the floor; none taken. Voted upon, approved. New slate is as follows:
President: Maria Rodriguez
Executive VP: Cheri Orgel
Co 1st VP-Communications: Randi Hutchinson / Reiko Alemania
Co 2nd VP - Education & Community Concerns: Janine Brownstone / Shawn Berry
Co 3rd VP - Organization: Tammy Montanari / Stacy Scharf
Co 4th VP - Health! & Safety: Barry Snell / Terry Zakzook
Co-Recording Secretary: Amy Neiman / TBD
Financial Secretary: Barbara Whittenburg
Treasurer: Debbie Mulvaney
Auditor: Roshan Nozari
Historian: Deb Love
Parliamentarian: Kim Eyler
Caravan For Kids.
Louise Jaffe reported on Caravan for Kids, a caravan departing Santa Monica to Sacramento on April 28 in Sacramento, traveling by chartered bus, and appearing at a Rally for school funding on the Capitol steps. Financial assistance is possible for those interested in going and needing aid. Clipboards were passed, and brochures available. Please see Jaffe for more information or any questions.
There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 7:10 pm.
Next Meeting: May 10th - 7 pm - Student Cafeteria.