PTA Meeting Minutes – May 18 2023

Fern Robles called the meeting to order
Approval of minutes. Motion passed
Nominating Committee – Emily Sandow and Tricia Davies – described process for nominations
through E-blasts. There is an opportunity for everyone to run for positions. Election will be held
on June 15th .
PTA Updates and highlights:
Direct Appeal:
 We will be able to continue our strong student, teacher and community support with your
contributions.
 We ask that each family make a suggested donation of $750, or whatever amount is
doable.
 Any amount is welcome as we would like to reach 100% family participation!
 Thank you to those who have already donated!
 We will be able to continue our strong student, teacher and community support with
your contributions.
 We ask that each family make a suggested donation of $750, or whatever amount is
doable.
 Any amount is welcome as we would like to reach 100% family participation!
 Thank you to those who have already donated!
 We have raised $158K so far, 63% of our fundraising goal
 May 31st – Gala – biggest fundraiser – Alhambra Ballroom
 Spring hike – date TBD
 HSMSE Field day – June 3rd
 By-laws review
Financials – Chase accounts:
 Reserve 0897 – $75,640
 Checking 3798 – $194,059
 Total assets – $269,670

Principal’s Report – EOY items:
 Alex Woo ad Jonas Davenport on SLT. Seniors gave feedback. Talked about the issue
of Chat GBT.
 AP exams end 5/19
 Construction beginning to make school building more accessible
 Jazz Bans invited to music festival
 Finals week and Oasis week – Oasis week helps to counteract stress. Activities will take
place in quad. Pie day will happen in June.

 School Counselor interviews continue with students
 A shout out to Fern for all of her dedicated work as PTA president the last 2 years.

Presentation: College Application Journey: A Student’s Perspective
Five seniors shared their experience on the college process.
Meeting Adjourned.