WANTED: Parent Representatives for 2016-2018 Gunn Site Council

Site Council needs two (2) parent representatives to serve a two-year term, starting next August. Are you interested? Here are the FAQS:

WHO CAN SERVE: Any Gunn parent who wants to work on policy development and financial decision-making in a cooperative setting with 4 faculty, 3 staff, 3 other parents and 4 students. Each representative serves a 2-year term. A maximum of 4 consecutive years (2 terms in a row) is allowed, according to the bylaws. Thus, two of the four parents on Site Council are up for re-election or replacement each year. (YOUR CHILD MUST BE A SOPHOMORE, FRESHMAN OR 8TH GRADER THIS YEAR IN ORDER FOR YOU TO SERVE.)

WHAT DOES SITE COUNCIL DO: Around $23,000 in funds from state and district grants are given to Site Council to spend on departmental projects which are "new and innovative" and/or significantly benefit our students and staff...everything from "pilot classes" such as the Algebra Restart class, Multi-cultural Literature, curriculum, updating classroom technology, Mirrorless Digital Video Camera Expansion in CTE and Marine Biology Course Curriculum Development in Science to Graphing Calculators for Mathematics Students.  Each spring, we issue a call for proposals from every department on campus for the following year. Each project is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in meeting its projected goals. We additionally work on the School Plan, and work on WASC, as well as issues that crop up through the year. 

WHEN DO WE MEET? You must be willing to devote 2.0 hours a month for 1 or 2 monthly meetings on Monday afternoons at 4:00 here at Gunn in the Staff Lounge.

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED? You must have a child enrolled at Gunn High School, possess some financial and/or policy decision-making abilities, and be able to attend meetings at least once a month. No, you do not need to be a CPA or CEO - just genuinely interested in taking the time to learn how Gunn operates and a desire to improve life and learning here for our students and staff. 

HOW DO YOU APPLY? Go to the link below and submit to the Site Council office NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26. The slate of candidates will be published and posted on a google doc - one vote per household is allowed. Paper and/or e-ballots will be tabulated with the results posted in April or May.

Questions? Please call the Site Council desk in the Main Office at (650) 849-7932 or email to rhart@pausd.org. Otherwise, click on the link below. You may also fax it to (650) 493-7801, mail it to Gunn at 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or email the needed info torhart@pausd.org.                    

CLICK HERE FOR SITE COUNCIL APPLICATION

Site Council Information

Congratulations to the 2015-2017 Site Council Parent Representatives!

Each year, two of the four parent representatives serving on Site Council come up for election. According to the revised Site Council bylaws, incumbent representatives can serve two consecutive terms (four years). Incumbents, Gwen Liang and Maggi Smeal opted not to seek re-election.  Newcomers Jane Dick, Liz Milner and Kathy Veit put their names on the ballot in March.  After a careful tally, Jane Dick and Liz Milner were elected to assume the two open seats for the next two years.  Kathy Veit will serve as alternate at the meetings when a parent cannot attend.  They will join Stacey Ashlund and Jyoti Sahdev representing Gunn parents for 2014-2016.

NEWLY ELECTED for 2015-2017:  

Jane Dick, Parent of Shep Dick, 9th grade - “I served on the Ohlone Elementary School Site Council for two years, including a year as chair.  In addition, I have chaired the boards of the Ohlone PTA, JLS Middle School Connections program, and Friends of Preschool Family, and I am currently serving as parliamentarian for the JLS PTA.  This year, as the parent of a Gunn freshman, I have been thrilled to be included in the WASC self-study as a member of the leadership team, attending all-day working retreats with staff, students, and other parents to work together to define the key Critical Learner Needs for Gunn’s next 6 years.  I am energized and challenged by opportunities to collaborate in our schools, to ask important questions, and to focus on solutions and improvements.  I would utilize my background of active, collaborative leadership in our schools, my willingness to learn and to listen, and my familiarity with our current WASC self-study to contribute to the Gunn community as a Site Council parent representative.”

Liz Milner, Parent of Abi, 12th grade and Emily, 9th grade “I have a graduating senior, a freshman and another future freshman coming in 18 months, so I'll be invested in Gunn for a while. Having sat on the WASC leadership team for the last six months I have a vision of what Gunn will focus on for the next six years and how we are hoping to go about that. I am a minister in a Palo Alto church and have volunteered as a chaplain in the jail so I'm used to difficult meetings and intense situations in many sectors of society! I used to be a high school math teacher in London so I feel I can bridge the parent-teacher gap with some understanding of both groups. Finally I love the community at Gunn and have suffered along with my kids and their friends over recent tragic situations. I'm hopeful for solutions that don't simply put a "band aid" on but are lasting, compassionate and realistic for teachers, students and parents.”

For more information on Gunn's Site Council, contact Rene' Hart, Gunn's Site Council Coordinator at (650) 849-7932 or email to: rhart@pausd.org

SITE COUNCIL

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

AGENDA

May 5, 2014 - 3:55pm - Staff Lounge 

CALL TO ORDER:  Judy Adams

OPEN FORUM:  Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS

Approval of April 7, 2014 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)

Update on Action Items

NEW  BUSINESS

Spring Proposals 2014-15 Final Decision

Safe Schools Plan (Site Council needs to approve):  James Lubbe

Guidance Update:   Tom Jacoubowsky

Constituency Representatives’ Reports

• Principal’s Report:  Katya Villalobos
• Accolades
• WASC and SPSA Update 
• Facilities Update
• Board of Education: Katya Villalobos
• PTSA:  Becky Thomas
• Parent Report:  Becky Thomas     
• SEC:  Somin Kim
• Site Council:  Rene' Hart
• Site Council Meetings for 2014 (4pm start?) (Handout)
• Funding Decision and Budget Update (Handout)
• 2014-16 Faculty/Staff Reps Update
• Thank you and Farewell to Principal and Seven Outgoing Site Council Members
• (Principal-Katya Villalobos)(Faculty-Rachel Congress, Josh Paley)
• (Other Personnel-Meg Omainsky)(Parents-Geoff Butner, Becky Thomas)
• (Students-Kathleen DeCoste, Grace Park)

Next meeting September 8, 2014.  (Site Council will provide refreshments)  

Round Robin

Light Refreshments provided by Gwen and Maggi

New Site Council Representatives:

Congratulations to the 2014-2016 Site Council Parent Representatives 

Each year, two of the four parent representatives serving on Site Council come up for election. According to the revised Site Council bylaws, incumbent representatives can serve two consecutive terms (four years).  Incumbent Geoff Butner opted not to seek re-election. Becky Thomas ends her two terms of service this year. Newcomers Stacey Ashlund, and Jyoti Sahdev put their names on the ballot along with 11 other parents in March. After a careful tally, Stacey Ashlund and Jyoti Sahdev were elected to assume the two open seats for the next two years. Polly Diffenbaugh, 1st Runner Up, will serve as alternate to the meetins when a parent cannot attend. They will join Gwen Liang and Maggi Smeal representing Gunn parents for 2014-2016.

NEWLY ELECTED for 2014-2016: Stacey Ashlund, parent of Brendan Creemer, 9th grade

“I served on site council at Juana Briones for 2 years.  We tracked and assessed progress on programs for ELL, Language Arts, and Special Education.  I’ve served on the (CACC Community Advisory Committee) for Special Education since 2009 and currently serve as vice-chair with inclusion and organize parent ed events.  I’ve been PIE chair at Terman (2 years) and co-chair at Gunn (1 year).  I’m on the PIE Advisory Board and the City of Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission.  I consult in User Experience Research and Design.  I have a 6th grader at Terman and a 9th grader at Gunn.  I’m excited to help serve on site council at Gunn.  Go Titans!”

NEWLY ELECTED for 2014-2016: Jyoti Sahdev, parent of Arjun Sahdev, 10th grade

“I have three children, one of whom attended Gunn high school and graduated in 2007. Currently, I have a sophomore, Arjun Sahdev. Last year I had the pleasure of serving on the Gunn Advisory Committee. It was hard yet worthwhile work where we worked on student needs first and foremost. The GAC, similar to the Site Council, was a collaborative effort with members from students, teachers, administrators and parents. After participating on the GAC, I learned how the school operates. All the stakeholders have to work together. Lastly, I work as a family dental surgeon and own my office. All business decisions related to the running of my office are made by me.”

For more information on Gunn's Site Council, contact Rene' Hart, Gunn's Site Council Coordinator at 849-7932, or rhart@pausd.org

Site Council

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD! VOTE TODAY 

for Your 2014-2016 Gunn HS Site Council Parent Representatives

We are pleased to present the following slate of parent-candidates for the 2014-2016 Site Council. Each year, two of the four parent representatives serving on Site Council come up for re-election. According to Site Council bylaws, incumbent representatives can only serve two consecutive terms (four years). This year, Geoff Butner and Becky Thomas will retire their seats. Geoff and Becky served two years of distinguished service to Gunn’s Site Council. Thanks to Geoff Butner and Becky Thomas who have graciously offered their services to our community.

Please vote for TWO (2) candidates and either fax, mail or email it to the Site Council office here at Gunn by the Thursday, March 20 deadline. Please email your e-ballot to rhart@pausd.org.  Please include your Gunn student's name and grade on your e-ballot. 

NOTE: YOU MUST HAVE A STUDENT ATTENDING GUNN THIS YEAR TO VOTE. ONLY ONE BALLOT PER HOUSEHOLD ACCEPTED. The ballot must be in the office by March 20. 

If you have any questions about the election process or the Site Council, please call the office (650) 849-7932) or email rhart@pausd.org. Election results will be announced in next month’s Gunn Connection. VOTE NOW!!! 

STACEY ASHLUND, Parent of Brendan Creemer (9th grade)

I served on site council at Juana Briones for 2 years. We tracked and assessed progress on programs for ELL, Language Arts, and Special Education. I’ve served on the(CACC Community Advisory Committee) for Special Education since 2009 and currently serve as vice-chair with inclusion and organize parent ed events. I’ve been PIE chair at Terman (2 years) and co-chair at Gunn (1 year). I’m on the PIE Advisory Board and the City of Palo Alto Parks and Recreation Commission. I consult in User ExperienceResearch and Design. I have a 6th grader at Terman and a 9th grader at Gunn. I’m excited to help serve on site council at Gunn. Go Titans!

TERRY CONNELLY, Parent of Lianna McFarlane-Connelly (11th grade) and Kaelyn McFarlane-Connelly (8th grade - JLS)

My wife Jennifer McFarlane and I live at 561 Jackson Drive in Palo Alto with out two daughters, Lianna McFarlane-Connelly, who is currently a junior at Gunn, and her sister Kaelyn MCFarlane-Connelly, an 8th grader in the Connections program at JLS who has applied to join her sibling at Gunn next year as a freshman. 

My background includes a career as a corporate lawyer at the Cravath firm in New York and London; managing director and chief of staff of investment banking at Salomon Brothers; head of investment banking at Cowen & Company; and director of strategic advisory services at Ernst & Young in Australia (where I also taught a graduate business school class on strategic management). I served for seven years as dean (now emeritus) of the Ageno School of Business at Golden Gate University, and for six years on the Board of Trustees of Sofia University here in Palo Alto, as well as prior service on the Board of the Trevor Day School in New York City. I am now semi-retired and would highly value the opportunity to work with you on the Site Council.

JANE DICK, Parent of Shepherd (“Shep”) Dick (8th grade) 

I have extensive experience collaborating on parent-staff teams and would love to volunteer my time and efforts for the Gunn Site Council. I served for two years on the Ohlone Elementary Site Council, including one year as chair. I have also held several board-level positions in the Ohlone PTA, the JLS PTA, and the Palo Alto PTA Council (Ohlone: Secretary, VP Communications, co-President, President; JLS: Parliamentarian; PTAC: co-Secretary). I have also enjoyed serving as the co-Chair of the Connections Board at JLS for two years, and I am finishing up 6 years on the Friends of Preschool Family board, the last 3 as president. I volunteer my time in these ways because I value the amazing communities of parents and staff members at our schools, and I see these collaborative groups as important contributors to the vibrancy of our schools and Palo Alto community.

RAMJI DIGUMARTHI, Parent of Pieter Digumarthi-Dykstra (10th grade) 

I volunteer at the library and am the co-coordinator for the 2016 Parent Network. I also work with the Fairmeadow Elementary School PTA and served on their school site council. 

POLLY DIFFENBAUGH, Parent of Aaron Rohit Diffenbaugh (9th grade), Elanor Diffenbaugh (7th grade), and Lucia Diffenbaugh (4th grade)

I am interested in serving on the Gunn Site Council for 2014-16. I have a freshman student at Gunn now and I will have another student starting after next year. I currently work at the Stanford Teacher Education Program (STEP) as a pre-service teacher mentor and lecturer. I am a former middle and high school science teacher and I have experience with schools and school systems in California. I served on the site council at Barron Park Elementary from 2010-2012, and so have experience with creating and evaluating site plans and working as a team with administrators, teachers, students and other parents. I am interested in working to support the student body, teachers and parents of Gunn High School and in bringing my educational expertise to the group as a parent representative of the site council. 

MANUEL GUERRERO, Parent of Michael Werer (10th grade)

More than 10 years experience in finance activities, six of them in non-profits and three in a peninsula school. Served as Alternate Parent on Gunn Site Council this past year. Participating in our school activities sends two important messages: First, it means appreciation and support for the school staff. Second, it shows our kids, how important their education is. 

LUCY HSU, Parent of Jarrod Hsu (10th grade), Atticus Kelem (10th grade), and Jasmine Kelem (8th grade)

I have 30+ years of experience as a volunteer and board member for multiple education non-profits, including financial responsibilities. I have several years of experience working on and with the board of a corporate foundation, including the selection of grant recipients.  

OLGA KNAUER, Parent of Nicole Knauer (9th grade) 

I am a strong believer in high-quality education, and this was the major factor for our relocation to Palo Alto, which doesn't make me unique, right? As a mother and an immigrant, I know and appreciate the diversity in our schools and welcoming atmosphere for all cultural and social economical backgrounds. PAUSD, with its excellent staff, challenging curriculum, fun extra opportunities, and safe environment help our kids to thrive. 

Watching my daughter going through Nixon, Terman, and now heading to Gunn, I can not be happier as a parent. I feel that now it is my time to "pay back", volunteering as Site Council. I asked myself: "what can I contribute, if selected?" Having 15+ years experience as a software engineer for companies like Sony, Transamerica, etc., working with financial applications, I prove to be an analytical, conservative decision maker. Teaching the last two years different computer science disciplines to adults, I better understand a student's perspective and differences. If given an opportunity, I will bring a passion for safe, challenging, welcoming schools for EVERY student in PAUSD.

LIZ MILNER, Parent of Abi (11th grade), Emily (8th grade), and Thomas (6th grade)

I have been involved in various ways with my kids in the school district including pioneering "Hoover Helping Hands" - a community support and resource group at Hoover that galvanized the community whenever a teacher, employee, student or family had a need, and I'm a parent network coordinator at Terman. I've been a room parent more often than I can remember. I have a daughter who is currently a Junior and an upcoming Freshman and a 6th grader so I'll be at Gunn for a while.

I am a minister in a local church and have extensive experience in dealing with people, kids, parents, and also helping an organization make decisions and implement vision. I have done much conflict resolution and counseling of many different types of people. I oversee much of the event and organizational planning at my office, and manage others and several budgets. I have also had experience in working as a volunteer chaplain at a local jail, with inmates of all backgrounds, faiths and needs, and am currently exploring connections with a hospice. Before I moved to America I was a high school math teacher in London and my first degree is in mathematics and I'm now a Masters student locally. I'd love to help Gunn move forward in a positive, excellent and caring way. 

SAMMY OH, Parent of Matthew Oh (9th grade), two younger sons (5th grade and 7th grade)

I have previously been on the Site Council at Hoover Elementary and am currently on the Site Council at Terman Middle School. Professionally, I have been in the Investment Management industry for over 20 years and am currently a Managing Director at Palisade Capital Management, where I manage over $2 billion in assets. I currently volunteer my time with my sons' Boy Scout Troop and have previously coached a number of my sons' sports teams. Education has always been a keen interest of mine and I have a vested interest in Gunn's success, given that I will eventually have three sons that will attend the school. 

JYOTI SAHDEV, Parent of Arjun Sahdev (10th grade)

I have three children, one of whom attended Gunn high school and graduated in 2007. Currently, I have a sophomore, Arjun Sahdev. Last year I had the pleasure of serving on the Gunn Advisory Committee. It was hard, yet worthwhile, work where we worked on student needs first and foremost. The GAC, similar to the Site Council, was a collaborative effort with members from students, teachers, administrators and parents. After participating on the GAC, I learned how the school operates. All the stakeholders have to work together. Lastly, I work as a family dental surgeon and own my office. All business decisions related to the running of my office are made by me. I would like to be considered for Site Council. 

JOANNA SCHLOSS, Parent of Andrew Schloss (10th grade) and younger daughters (Middle and Elementary School)

I have been an excited and passionate member of the JLS site council for the last few years. I also served for many years on the Palo Verde Site council. I love being on the Site Council as I feel that a holistic view of the school can be achieved through this portion of the school's governing body. Interestingly enough, I was a student representative on the Gunn Site council between the years of 1987 and 1988. For me, this could be the complete cycle of serving our district.

NIBEDITA SHARMA, Parent of Saurav (Neil) (10th grade) 

I have been a Gunn parent since 2005 and have participated in PTA and various events. I have a strong bond with Gunn and would love to contribute and participate in any way I can. Being a Program Manager at Cisco, I have extensive experience in managing projects as well as funds, and feel that I can provide valuable support in decision making situations. I will help in making the right choice taking into consideration all aspects of the situation. 

BALLOT FOR 2014-2016 SITE COUNCIL PARENT REPRESENTATIVES 

Vote for 2 candidates either on paper or electronically by MARCH 20. 

 Voters must have a student now at Gunn. One ballot per household, please. 

Stacey Ashlund

Terry Connelly 

Jane Dick 

Ramjiu Digumarthi 

Polly Diffenbaugh

Manuel Guerrero

Lucy Hsu 

Olga Knauer 

Liz Milner 

Sammy Oh 

Jyoti Sahdev 

Joanna Schloss 

Nita Sharma 

IN ORDER FOR BALLOT TO COUNT, INCLUDE STUDENT’S NAME AND GRADE

Your Gunn Student’s Name: ______________________________________ Grade: ____________

Mail:  Gunn HS Site Council: 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306 

Fax:  Gunn HS Site Council: (650) 493 - 7801 

Email: rhart@pausd.org

SITE COUNCIL AGENDA

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

AGENDA

March 3, 2014 - 3:55pm - Staff Lounge

CALL TO ORDER

• Grace Park

OPEN FORUM

• Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS

• Approval of February 3, 2014 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)
• Update on Action Items

NEW  BUSINESS

Evaluation Presentations   

• #2 Using Webassign to Increase Engagement and Academic Honesty When Completing Homework Assignments in AP Chem and APES - J.Paley/E. Zizmor

Guidance Update - Tom Jacoubowsky

Constituency Representatives’ Reports

Principal’s Report - Katya Villalobos

• Accolades
• WASC and SPSA Update
• Facilities Update

Call for Principal’s Cup Committee - Katya Villalobos (1 staff, 1parent, 1 student)

Board of Education - Katya Villalobos

PTSA - Becky Thomas

Parent Report - Becky Thomas    

SEC - Somin Kim

Site Council - Rene' Hart

• Parent Elections underway (Becky and Geoff terms end this year)
• Call for Proposals 2014-15 this month
• Next month Proposals1st Reading
• Call for 2014-16 Faculty/Staff Reps this month (Judy and Meg eligible for re-election.  Rachel ends her two terms of service.  Josh cannot complete term.)
• One other unfilled spot-faculty.

Next meeting April 7 at 3:55pm  (Judy and Meg will bring refreshments) 

Round Robin

Light Refreshments provided by Rachel Congress and Kathleen DeCoste

Call for Site Council Parent Reps

WANTED: PARENT REPRESENTATIVES for

2014-2016 Gunn Site Council

Site Council needs two (2) parent representatives to serve a two-year term, starting next September. Are you interested? Here are the FAQS:

WHO CAN SERVE: Any Gunn parent who wants to work on policy development and financial decision-making in a cooperative setting with 5 faculty, 2 other personel, 3 other parents and 4 students. Each representative serves a 2-year term. A maximum of 4 consecutive years (2 terms in a row) is allowed, according to the bylaws. Thus, two of the four parents on Site Council are up for re-election or replacement each year. (YOUR CHILD MUST BE A SOPHOMORE, FRESHMAN OR 8TH GRADER THIS YEAR IN ORDER FOR YOU TO SERVE.)

WHAT DOES SITE COUNCIL DO: Around $23,000 in funds from state and district grants are given to Site Council to spend on departmental projects which are "new and innovative" and/or significantly benefit our students and staff...everything from The College Pathways Project in Guidance to Creating Instructional Videos for Students and The Common Ground and Slow Food Project in World Language, to updating classroom technology to Expanding the Reading Collection in the Library. Each spring, we issue a call for proposals from every department on campus for the following year. Each project is evaluated to determine its effectiveness in meeting its projected goals. We additionally work on the School Plan, and work on WASC, as well as issues that crop up through the year. 

WHEN DO WE MEET: You must be willing to devote 2.0 hours a month for 1 monthly meeting on Monday afternoons at 3:55 and 1 meeting in November at 7:00 pm here at Gunn in the Staff Lounge. 

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS ARE NEEDED: You must have a child enrolled at Gunn High School, possess some financial and/or policy decision-making abilities, and be able to attend meetings at least once a month. No, you do not need to be a CPA or CEO - just genuinely interested in taking the time to learn how Gunn operates and a desire to improve life and learning here for our students and staff. 

HOW DO YOU APPLY: Complete the form below and return to the Site Council office NO LATER THAN MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24. The slate of candidates will be published and posted for two weeks on GunnConnection - one vote per household is allowed. The paper and/or e-ballots will be tabulated with the results posted in April or May.

Questions? Please call the Site Council desk in the Main Office at 849-7932 or email to rhart@pausd.org. Otherwise, complete the application below. Either fax it to 493-7801, mail it to Gunn at 780 Arastradero Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306, or email the needed info to rhart@pausd.org.

Your Name _______________________________________________

Your Gunn student(s)’s name(s) and grade(s) _____________________

Your Address _____________________________________________ 

Phone _________________________ Fax ______________________

Email_____________________________________________________

Background statement (Previous experience on Site Council? Special expertise? Work and/or life experiences that are valuable in group decision-making situations?) (LIMIT TO ONE SHORT PARAGRAPH PLEASE)

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________

Site Council Agenda

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AGENDA

February 3, 2014 - 3:55pm - Staff Lounge

CALL TO ORDER:  Judy Adams

OPEN FORUM: 

• ·      Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS:

• ·      Approval of January 6, 2014 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)
• ·      Update on Action Items

NEW  BUSINES:

• ·      Evaluation Presentations:  #4 J. Hogan/Meg  Printmaking & Silkscreening for Graphic Design and Photo
• ·      Guidance Update:  Tom Jacoubowsky
• ·      Constituency Representatives’ Reports:
• ·      Principal’s Report:  Katya Villalobos

o   Accolades

o   WASC and SPSA Update

o   Facilities Update

• ·      Board of Education:  Katya Villalobos
• ·      PTSA:  Becky Thomas

o   Grants

• ·      Parent Report:  Becky Thomas 
• ·      SEC:  Somin Kim
• ·      Site Council:  Rene' Hart

o   Call for 2014-16 Parent Reps (Becky Thomas not eligible to run again.)

o   Geoff Butner may run again for a second term)

o   Next month Call for Proposals 2014-15 and Evaluations

o   Next meeting March 3 at 3:55pm  (Rachel and Kathleen will bring refreshments) 

• ·      Round Robin

Light Refreshments provided by Geoff Butner/Michael Magliola

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL AGENDA

January 6, 2014, 3:55pm, Staff Lounge 

CALL TO ORDER:  Becky Thomas

OPEN FORUM:  

Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS:

Approval of December 2, 2013 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)

Update on Action Items

NEW  BUSINESS:

District Perspective on Secondary Education Items:  Katherine Baker

Facilities Update:  Kim Cowell

Constituency Representatives’ Reports:

Principal’s Report:  Katya Villalobos
     WASC and SPSA Update
Board of Education:  Katya Villalobos
PTSA:  Becky Thomas
     Titan Grants
Parent Report:  Becky Thomas
     Calendar Days
SEC:  Somin Kim
Site Council:  Rene' Hart

     Next meeting February 3 at 3:55pm    

Round Robin

Light Refreshments provided by Josh Paley/Grace Park

Site Council Meeting, Monday, November 4

Following is the agenda for the next Site Council Meeting - this is the only evening meeting of the year.

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

AGENDA

November 4, 2013 - 7:00pm - Staff Lounge

CALL TO ORDER - Judy Adams

OPEN FORUM:  Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda

                            items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS

Approval of October 7, 2013 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)

Update on Action Items

NEW  BUSINESS

Summer School 2014 - Kara Rosenberg

Constituency Representatives’ Reports

Principal’s Report -  Katya Villalobos

                  WASC Update

                  Facilities Update

                  Guidance Update

Board of Education - Katya Villalobos

PTSA - Becky Thomas

                  Volunteers needed for Turkey Feast

Parent Report - Becky Thomas

SEC - Somin Kim

Site Council - Rene' Hart

Approval of Revised Bylaws-Articles VI and VII – all members need to sign

Revised Budget Overview/Carryover (handout)

Next meeting December 2 at 3:55pm   

                  Round Robin

Dessert provided by Somin Kim and Kelly Liu

Site Council Agenda October 7

Submitted by Rene Hart

GUNN HIGH SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL

AGENDA

October 7, 2013 3:55pm Staff Lounge

CALL TO ORDER                                                                            Becky Thomas

INTRODUCTIONS OF SITE COUNCIL MEMBERS AND GUESTS

OPEN FORUM:  Members of the public may address the Council on non-agenda

                            items.  (LIMIT of FIVE MINUTES per person.)

OLD  BUSINESS

Approval of September 9, 2013 Meeting Minutes (five minutes)

NEW  BUSINESS

Schools Task Force/Services Provided By District Office       Brenda Carillo (Student Services)

Final Decision of Fall Proposals 2013-14

Constituency Representatives’ Reports

§  Principal’s Report                                                                       Katya Villalobos

   WASC Update (handout)

   Digital Citizenship for Students

   Admin Responsibilities (handout)

   Facilities Update

   Guidance Update

§  Board of Education                                                                     Katya Villalobos

§  PTSA                                                                                              Becky Thomas

§  Parent Report                                                                              Becky Thomas

§  SEC                                                                                               Somin Kim

§  Site Council                                                                                  Rene' Hart

    Approval of Revised Bylaws-Articles VI and VII – all members need to sign

    2013 Meeting Calendar and Agenda (handout)

          Budget Overview/Carryover (handout)

          Training Meeting Date – no date set yet

          Next meeting November 4 at 7pm

          Future invited guests to speak at meetings:  Kathleen Mar and Barb Mitchell

               Suggestions for other guests

 Round Robin

Light refreshments provided by Ken Plough and Becky Thomas at 3:45