Southview Parent Club Minutes
November 7, 2018

Attended by:  Susan Thompson, Dana Coventry, Amy Barricklow, Kathie Hagmeyer, Anna Martins, Laura Bader, Meridith Moran, Shannon Szyperski

Counselors Corner:  Teresa Ontko
October is busy with PSAT testing, Senior parent meetings and early applications which are due in November.  First quarter has been completed.  Next month will include scheduling and visits from Junior High students.  OST testing is approaching and we are focusing on at risk students who need additional support and tutoring.  January will include the College Credit Plus meeting, Junior college planning meeting and Sophomore career day. 

Principals Report: Kasey Vens

An in-depth review of the state report card.  There are five categories on which we are graded.  We have remained steady or improved in the categories.  In addition to the monthly steering committee meetings, about 20 teachers were presented with preliminary data in August and along with administrators went through the numbers and came up with ways to make concrete improvements.  Additionally, the Sylvania School Board has been instrumental in providing support to help with early intervention.  For a further look at Mr. Vens’ presentation, please visit the Sylvania Southview Parent Club on Facebook and look at the live stream of our November meeting.
Southview beat Northview in the mitten drive last month with over 300 pairs donated!
Minutes October 3rd .  Motion to approve Amy Barricklow.  Seconded by Anna Martins.  Minutes approved.
Treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Kathie Hagmeyer.  Seconded by Meridith Moran.  Treasurer’s report was approved.  
Committee Reports:
•	ACT Practice Test: Lower number than previous year (20 students).  Went well. 
•	Garage Sale:  Very large event, $4670 raised before expenses.  Goal was $5000.  Expenses include clean up (wrestling team, coaches and parents – thank you!), Blade ad and Resource Officer.  One sign was stolen.  Remainder of shoes were donated to Northview for a shoe drive.  A record number of students volunteered and will get credit toward their volunteer hours.  However we only had 35 other volunteers and look to have about 50 to make things run smoothly.
•	Academic Banquet:  Need to finalize menu choices and make sure there is a gluten free option as well.  
•	Hospitality:  Italian theme lunch was November 7th.  Looking for new ideas for gifts and treats going forward.  We have used and appreciated donations from Tim Hortons and Target. 
•	Directory: Spreadsheet/teachers have been uploaded, new users have been added.  There was an increase of 300 students.  Total cost was $585.
•	SSPO:  Last meeting was regarding bus transportation issues.  Waiting on a report from an outside consultant to make final changes to alleviate problems with the system.  Next topic Friday November 9th will feature sharing from Parent Clubs.

New business:  Darlene Schick

Mini grant request from Byron Jones for new clocks for the Chess Club.  Laura Bader moved to purchase 8 clocks for the club.  Motion approved.

Brandi Shepard would like to have a PTO endorsement to set up a Donor’s Choose page to fund the purchase of books to be used in her classes.  PTO approved endorsement.

Meridith Moran and Shannon Szyperski have set up a Facebook page for Southview One.  Please request to join the group and like us on Facebook!  Southview One is looking to start kid’s activities at clubs and groups such as theater, speech and debate, mock trial etc. so that incoming Junior High students can get exposed to and excited about opportunities available to them here at Southview High School.  
	
Next meeting Wednesday December 5th, 9 am.  Susan Thompson, Secretary