Wednesday, September 11, 2013

CHSSA September 5, 2013 Minutes



CHSSA Executive Board Meeting Minutes
September 5, 2013
Cape Henlopen High School


Tim welcomed and thanked those in attendance and for their continued support.
Those in attendance were; Tim, Lisa Thorp, Sharon Sherwood, Tara Kennedy, Susan Krause, Kathy Law, Jeannie Morris, Joan Williamson and Joe Kirk (DSEA)

Negotiations – Tim turned this over to Joe Kirk. Joe said he and Tim would set up an appointment to meet with Kathy Petitgout. Joe explained to the committee, how the negotiation team fought hard to keep the current benefits.
 
Treasurers Report – Sharon reported there were no new transactions since the Wednesday August 28, 2013 meeting.


Board Meetings -Tim reported that he attended the July 11th Board meeting at the Cape High School and August 22nd Board meeting at the Beacon Middle School. At the July meeting the main points of discussion were on the Bible Literacy Program and Tom Pederson wanted a lower rate for gym rental. At the August meeting, the Board discussed School Choice. The Board heard from 2 sets of parent’s about keeping their children in Cape District.  Kathy Petitgout gave a report on units counts = 388.66, down 6 units. Mr. Bassett commented on the appraisal progress of the four parcels of land for the new school. Mr. Bassett also presented a Faculty Building Usage change.

The following is a list of scheduled attendance at the upcoming School Board meetings:
Sept. 26 – MMS – Sharon
Oct. 24 – BMS – Joan
Nov. 14 – MMS – Lisa
Dec. 12 – High School – Tim
Jan. 23 – BMS – Tara

2013 -2014 Meeting Schedule
Nov. 7 – Beacon                          Mar. 6 - Beacon
Dec. 5 – High School                  April 3 – High School
Jan. 9 – Grotto Pizza                   May 1 - Beacon
Feb. 6 – High School                  June 5 – Grotto Pizza


For the good of the cause 

Still looking for an energetic person to fulfill the position of Secretary.

Discussion and a committee was formed for the ESP dinner in November. Details will be later.

Discussion was also made on holding a staff support meeting for ‘all’ staff support personnel. This would be a meeting on the benefits of being a staff support association member.  Planning will be discussed at the October meeting.

Our next meeting will be October 3rd, 4pm, Cape Henlopen High School.

Minutes respectfully submitted by Tim Eitner.