Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, May 8, 2018  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Becky Dicola, Courtney Dodson, Paul Swift, Robin Culver, Shannon Fay, Casey Bertram, Lauren Dee, Debra Debode, Heather Margolis, Stephanie Dennee, Kim Thorne, Val VanAmburg

1.Minutes: Shannon moves to approve April Minutes. Val seconds. Approved.

2. President’s Report: Shannon and Becky

• Date for Earth Day event is set for May 24th with Water Conservation Corp speaking and activities TBD.
• GVFTS Cooking Night this Thursday 5/10, 5pm-7pm
• Teacher Appreciation Week: big thanks from teachers on lounge. Still looking for three helpers for Spring Cleaning day.
• World Language: still space available for the summer world language programs offered in conjunction with the City.
• 5th Grade Graduation is set for 1:30 pm, Wednesday June 6th. Thursday the 7th, 11am rocket launch

3. Treasurer’s Report:

Paul does not have balances available, but answers questions on on reimbursements and cash bags for Celebration

4. Celebration Update: Kim

• Silent auction: still needs items.
• Rendezvous food truck is coming in to do crepes. Ham and swiss and cheese for kids. Wristbands starting next week available. $5 for kids and $7 for adults.
• Art Room is set.
• Volunteers coming from sorority. Can do movie room, raffle, wristbands.

5. Principal Updates:

• Principal’s Challenge due May 14th. Large scale sticky notes will go up next week.
• 4th and 5th Smarter Balance done. 3rd grade is going this week. STAR testing for the next two weeks.
• 4th and 5th grade overnights coming soon.
• Egg drop Principals Challenge in - June Monday June 4th at 2:30
• Librarian Hired: Shelly Higgins 4th grade teacher at Irving

6. Election of New Officers:

• Shannon nominates Val VanAmburg for Co-President. All in favor. Approved.
• Shannon nominates Robin Culver for Treasurer. All in favor. Approved.
• Shannon nominates Kim Thorne for Secretary. All in favor. Approved

Meeting adjourned 3:15.

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, May 8, 2018  -  2:30 pm

1.  Welcome and Approval of April Minutes

2.  President’s Report - Shannon and Becky

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5. Celebration Update

6.  Election of New Officers

                Val VanAmburg - Co President

                Robin Culver - Treasurer

                Kim Thorne - Secretary

7.  Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 10, 2018.  2:30 pm

Attending: Becky Dicola, Shannon Fay, Courtney Dodson, Robin Culver, Val Vanamburg, Erika Cannon, Debra Debode, Lauren Dee, Stephanie Dennee

1.Welcome and Approval of March Minutes. Becky moves to approve March minutes. Courtney seconds. Approved.

2. President’s Report - Becky and Shannon

• Secretary Appreciation Day is 4/25. Shannon is coordinating gifts for Janice and Amber.
• Julia from Thrive asked that if anyone has games or craft materials to give for cap mentors, she is running low on activity materials. These can be dropped off at her office (just north of the library).
• Parent/Teacher Conference Update: Looking for help on Friday with take down and set up. Other than that, spots are filled.
• Becky reviews Earth Day program idea for a ban the bag campaign. Not sure on an assembly date, maybe May 4th. A reusable bag to be given to every kid at Hawthorne with info on how to reduce plastic bag waste and a Trex-sponsored recycling bin for plastic bags at the school.

3. Presentation from Erin Jackson and Jen from Gallatin Valley Farm To School.

They review their current Hawthorne programming and past financial structure. With shifts in funding for the non-profit, they are in need of more funding from the school to continue the same level of programming. Discussion about piloting an after school cooking class, their camps aftercare gardening and family cooking night programs. PAC to review budget and decide funding options for GVFTS.

4. Thrive Updates:

• Dynamite Dads, next Wednesday 4/18 at Cashman’s.  Painting pots and planting.  6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
• Thrive Institute: Raising Resilient Boys at Unknotted on North Rouse. 26th of April and10th of May, 6 - 8 pm. Ten male role models and professionals will lead conversation.  $20 includes food. Sign ups on Thrive website.

5. Celebration Update - Kim Thorne

• Sponsorships are coming in. Silent auction items can be sent to the office. For La Casita items, Kim and Brett have offered support to teachers for getting those items done.
• Food is still a challenge. Caterers are not available, so planning on doing pizza unless something becomes available.
• Discussion on how to follow up more on the back end with sponsors and raffle and silent auction donations.

6. Presentation of thank you gift to Mr. Roger for his amazing effort on the ice rink again this year. He said it’s “the best two months of the year for me.”

7. Teacher Appreciation Week Update - Stephanie reviews week’s schedule and gifts. Discussion of teacher lounge makeover, potential items to be donated by parents.

Meeting Adjourned 3:30 pm

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, April 10, 2018.  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of March Minutes

2. President’s Report - Becky and Shannon

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5. Celebration Update - Kim and Brett

6. Teacher Appreciation Week Update - Stephanie

7. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, March 6th, 2018

Attending:  Robin Culver, Lauren Dee, Becky DiCola, Shannon Fay, Debra DeDode, Casey Bertram, Paul Swift, Courtney Dodson, Heather Margolis, Katie Harman, Sarah Andresen, Val VanAmburg

Becky DiCola moves to approve Febrary 13, 2018 meeting minutes.  Paul seconds. Approved.

CHAT Southwest Montana:  Sara Schwerin came to speak about this group who helps students that are identified as gifted.  The group helps connect parents, give advice, and information.  The group meets quarterly.  Trying to get the word out, to help raise awareness, and financial support.  The state gives $25 per gifted child.  Just not emogh to help these kids and families.  

Healthy Kid Pack Program:  Lyra Leigh-Nedbor from Gallatin Valley Food Bank came to talk about Childhood hunger in Gallatin Valley.  For 10 year GVFB has been providing kid friendly food for kids on the weekends with Kid Pack, and with the Summer Lunch Program.

She is looking for ways to help raise awareness, and raise money.  It costs $224 to supplement 1 child for a school year.  Last year GVFB provide 450 kids with Kid Packs, and over 22,000 lunches for the Summer Lunch Program here in the Gallatin Valley.  

Fork and Spoon is another way to help.  It is a pay what you can restaurant.  So invite your friends and go in.  By paying for your meal it will help support those who can’t.

Celebration Update:  Please mark your calendars for Celebration of Children and the Arts Friday May 18th at the school. Festivities will begin at 4:30 and conclude with the live auction.

Share with friends and family that would like to support Hawthorne’s art-enhanced curriculum. This event is the sole funder of things like Missoula children’s theater and other residencies and supplies.

There will be dinner, live and silent auctions, kids activities and music performances and La Casita which is a small shop for kids to purchase handmade items. It is a fun family event that benefits our school.

Please ask teachers if they need help with La Casita or larger auction items that the classes will be creating. There will also be a sign up Genius coming out with short volunteer times to sell raffle tickets after school the week before celebration and several necessary volunteers spots the evening of celebration. If you would like to donate any items please contact Brett or Kim and they can send you to the correct chairperson. We would really appreciate any support you might be able to provide.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact Brett Schomer 579-5815 or Kim Thorne 599-6232

President Report:  World Language Summer Camps 2018

We are excited to offer Bozeman families with children ages 4-12, an opportunity to study Spanish, French or Chinese this summer through week-long, half-day language camps. This effort is in partnership with the City of Bozeman's Parks & Recreation Department.

Enrollment starts March 1. To access the summer camp information and city's online registration link visit our webpage: k-5.fwlbozeman.com.

SPECIAL BOZEMAN PARENT UNIVERSITY OFFERING – RUN LOCK FIGHT

MARCH 29, 4:30 – 5:30 PM

New Berg Library (2nd Floor), Bozeman High School, 2-5 N. 11th Ave

Run Lock Fight is a specific response against an armed intruder.  It is a training that the school district uses for staff members but is helpful for all to know.  This presentation, by District School Resource Officers (SROs) and the District’s Student Assistance Coordinator, will provide you with some of the fundamentals! Class is free of charge.

Principal Report:  Casey talked further on meetings that they have had at Hawthorne to help support staff, and to provide more information to help them keep Hawthorne students safe.  With the new construction it was designed so main entry would be off of Mendenhall street and through the office.  All outside doors are on an automatic locking schedule throughout the day.  If anyone has any questions or concerns Casey would be happy to talk with you.  

Memo and Flyers:  Please talked to Janice about any flyers to be displayed is the hallway at school.  District has a new policy to identify which are School/ staffed support (Green sticker), and which are not (yellow sticker).

CoGat Testing:  Fourth Graders will be tested next week.  

Montana Shakespeare: March 19, 2018

March Music Month: March 26-30, 2018

Parent/ Teacher Conferences: April 12-13, 2018

Smarter Balance Testing: will be in April/May 2018

Treasure Report: Paul reports on balances.  Also made a request for more help for people to count money the night of celebration.

Meeting Adjourned: 3:30 pm

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, March 6, 2018  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of February Minutes

2. Sarah Schwerin - CHAT Presentation

3. Lyra Leigh-Nedbor from Gallatin Valley Food Bank - Childhood Hunger Presentation

4. Celebration of the Arts Update - Kim and Brett

5. President’s Report - Shannon and Becky

6. Principal’s Report - Casey

7. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

8. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Attending:  Robin Culver, Lauren Dee, Becky DiCola, Shannon Fay, Erika Cannon, Debra DeDode, Casey Bertram, Paul Swift, Courtney Dodson, Heather Margolis, Stephanie Dennee, Katie Harman, Shannon Givens, Sarah Andresen, Val VanAmburg, Neil VanAmburg

1.  Courtney moves to approve January meeting minutes.  Paul seconds. Approved.

2.  Presentation on Child Safety Issues from District Student Assistance Coordinator, Mary Ann Benz

• Mary Ann presents information on child predator behavior and what parents can do to spot and intervene in situations that are potentially dangerous for children.  
• Group discussion and questions answered by Mary Ann.

3. Meeting Adjourned: 3:30 pm

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, February 13, 2018  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of January Minutes

2. Presentation on Child Safety Issues - Mary Ann Benz  

3. President’s Report - Shannon and Becky

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

6. Carnival Update  

7. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, January 9, 2018

Attending:  Robin Culver, Lauren Dee, Becky DiCola, Shannon Fay, Erika Cannon, Debra DeDode, Casey Bertram, Paul Swift, Sallie Arnold, Heather Margolis, Stephanie Dennee, Sallie Arnold

1.  Shannon moves to approve November 2017 meeting minutes.  Paul seconds. Approved.

2. Sallie Arnold thanks the PAC for their help in making the Hawthorne Holiday Performance a success.

3. Debra DeDode talks about the current programs being offered through Thrive:

• Dynamite Dads.  1/17 Lego Extravaganza at the Belgrade Library
• Single Moms Group:  Starts Thursday the 1/18, 6 to 8 pm at Thrive.  
• Love and Logic:  Programs offered specific to every age group.  Hawthorne will host an Elementary age Love and Logic on 6 Fridays, starting the 26th of January, from  3:30 to 5:30pm.
• Parent University:  The Kids and Anxiety Workshop done in the fall was videoed and is up on the Parent University website.
• Parent University’s Spring Workshop will be on Raising Boys.  Date TBD

4. Presidents Report - Becky and Shannon

• The Ice Rink up and running.  School needs volunteers 11:15 to 12:05 to help younger grades get skates on.
• Steam Night is January 18th
• Board Luncheon on the 23rd.  Staff and District Board will share lunch and tour Hawthorne. PAC will be catering the lunch.
• Spelling Bee will be sometime beginning of February.  A few volunteers will be needed for judging and certificates.
• Box Tops: $560 coming to PAC from box top collection
• Green Team.  Holiday light recycling collected 10 strands.
• Discussion on Mr Rodger and his ice rink work,  how to thank him appropriately for all he does.
• Heather Margolis reports on World Language, Spring Session starts Jan 24th.  35 kids enrolled.  2 great new teachers brought into program.

5. Treasurer’s Report - Paul  

• Paul reports on balances.
• IRS is refunding fee from 2016 taxes.

6. Principal’s Report - Casey

• Casey overviews the BSD7 Board Luncheon and his presentation to them on Hawthorne’s multi-tiered systems of support.  Tour of the school will showcase that program.
• Casey plans to present a mini MTSS workshop in the February PAC meeting.
• Coding in the Classroom Presentation - Casey Bertram and Erika Cannon.  Casey and Erika review proposal for code.org curriculum to be introduced into all classrooms in Hawthorne that would like it (up to aprox. 5 hours a class).  Erika presents her credentials and thoughts on how she has used this curriculum with success in the past and how she would expand that to more classrooms.  Group discusses and ask questions about program.
• Shannon moves to support the code.org enrichment program with up to $3,000 in PAC funds.  Robin seconds.  Approved.

7. Carnival Update

Sarah Andresen has volunteered to organize Carnival again this year.  Shannon overviews the event for group.  Date is set for Feb 16th, 5 to 7 pm.  A Sign Up Genius will be sent out for volunteers.

8. Farm to School

Nothing new to report.  GVFTS staff will start coming into classrooms more as the edible garden season begins this spring.

9.  Meeting adjourned: 3:25

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, January 9, 2018  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of November Minutes

2. President’s Report - Shannon and Becky

3. Thrive Announcements - Debra DeBode

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Coding Program Proposal - Erika Cannon

7. Carnival Update  

8. Green Team Update

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Attending:  Becky Dicola, Shannon Fay, Casey Bertram, Rob Watson, Mandie Leipheimer, Eric Fisher, Sallie Arnold, Lauren Dee, Robin Culver, Heather Margolis, Sarah Andresen, Carrie McClaughry, Jennie Holton, Stephanie Dennee, Judy Stokes

1. Welcome from Shannon Fay, introduction of Rob Watson.
2. Video on zip code lottery and presentation from Rob Watson on District’s literacy testing scores and BSD7s goals to increase percentage of students reaching literacy benchmark in 3rd grade.  Discussion and questions among group.  Video on District and Bozeman School Foundation’s STEM initiative
3. Maddie Leipheimer from Bozeman Schools Foundation speaks about their programs and the Santa Fun Run on 12/9.  BSF is looking for board and committee members.
4. Casey reviews list of items that the school would like funds for.  (see link for full description)
5. Shannon moves to approve list as presented.  Approved.  Question re: HAWKS funding from Heather Margolis.
6. Sallie Arnold updates on Holiday program, Monday 12/11.  Decorating begins at 10 am, rehearsal 1:30 to 3.  Sallie has created a website about choir and holiday program and other music/choir activities.
7. Shannon makes announcements on upcoming Thrive programs: Dynamic Dads and a class on how to help your child with anxiety that is full but will be put in video format on the Thrive website.
8. Meeting adjourned.

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, November 14, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of October Minutes

2. Presentation from Superintendent Rob Watson

3. President’s Report - Shannon and Becky

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6.  Fun Run Recap - Becky/Courtney/Val

7.  Holiday Program Update - Shannon and Sallie Arnold

8. Green Team Update

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 10, 2017  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Jessica Brown, Neil VanAmburg, Val VanAmburg, Wendy Tage, Shannon Givens, Rebecca Murray, Sarah Andresen, Courtney Dodson, Lisa Levert, Casey Bertram, Paul Swift, Lauren Dee, Robin Culver, Stephanie Dennee

1. Becky moves to approve May minutes.  Courtney seconds.  Approved.

2. Eric Fisher presents his idea for a Can the Griz competitions among all Bozeman Elementary schools:

• All eight school PACs would donate $125 to create a $1,000 pool
• The school that donates the most food by weight would win $750, second place wins $250.  Winning schools can decide how they would like to spend the money.    
• Competition would be November 4th through 16th.
• Shannon to present the idea to PACs at the super PAC meeting on 10/16.  Eric offers to talk to fellow PE teachers in district.  

3. President’s report - Shannon

• Welcome new volunteer assistant to Paul for Treasurer duties: Robin Culver
• Participation for walk/bike to school day was 90%
• Updates from Super PAC meeting include: Story Mill Park presentation, High School Renovation timeline information, and CHAT Southwest MT program for gifted learners.
• STEAM night is January 18th.  Always in need of great presenters!
• Review of District Foundation Safety Meeting Recap: A Prevention Need Assessment Survey and Youth Risk Behavior Survey were given to Bozeman middle school and high school students.  Suicide and prescription drug use is down.  Survey showed screen time, lack of sleep and feelings of worthlessness are problems.  An action plan will be created from this information.  CJMS will continue to do internet safety meeting this year.

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul reports balances.  Currently, a lot of fluctuation in General Fund with wish list purchases being made and Fun Run money coming in.

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

• Welcomes Wendy Tage, School Board Trustee
• Students are finishing STAR testing; 3rd and 5th grade students are completing COGAT tests to identify gifted students
• Parent Teacher Conferences are wrapped up
• Halloween Main Street Parade will be 10/31 at 2:00 pm
• STEAM night preparation has begun.  Need presenters!
• Thanks to PAC for wishlist items
• Next month, Casey will do a presentation on MTSS for the PAC

6. Fun Run Update - Becky, Courtney, Vak

• Becky thanks group for helping make a successful event!
• $34,000 collected so far with more money still expected to come in

7.  World Language Update - Casey

• The program is up and running successfully with a second session of K-1 spanish added

8. Green Team Update - Becky

• May need to do a refresher course in lunch room on sorting for composting program.

9.  Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, October 10, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of September Minutes

2. President’s Report - Shannon/Becky

3. Eric Fisher Presentation

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6.  Fun Run Recap - Becky/Courtney/Val

7.  World Language Update - Heather

8. Green Team Update

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, September 12, 2017  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Robin Culver, Lauren Dee, Julie Kelly, Becky Dicola, Shannon Fay, Courtney Dodson, Casey Bertram, Val VanAmburg, Rebecca Murray, Carrie McClaughry, Sarah Andresen, Debra Debode, Windy Esperti, Jess Brown, Ariana Preiss, Stephanie Dennee

1. Shannon moves to approve May minutes.  Becky seconds.  Approved.

2. Introductions from the group

3. President’s report - Shannon

• Shannon Reviews what PAC does throughout the year and the programs that PAC money funds
• Update on Girls on the Run program through Thrive: 14 girls signed up!  
• October 7th: Color Me Fun Run 5k, benefit for local schools
• Review of Parent University offerings

4. Treasurer’s Report - Shannon reports on balances for Paul and looks for interested volunteer who can help Paul with Treasurer tasks this year

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

• Casey reviews avenues of communication between Hawthorne and parents, and the Hawthorne website tools
• Review of the items that PAC has been asked to fund including new technology, stage risers and literacy tools, along with money for each teaching unit to help with unforeseen supply needs

6. Fun Run Update - Becky, Courtney

• Rundown of schedule: pep rally Thursday 9/14, raffle the week of run
• Sign up genius is almost full
• Becky and Courtney take questions on the event

7.  World Language Update - Heather

• Sign-ups are now open and a link is in the daily email.  Classes start Oct 5th
• Eight students per class will be needed for a class to move forward
• Spanish and French will be offered at Hawthorne, German at Longfellow
• Classes will be offered in fall (8 weeks)l, spring (10 weeks) or both
• New this year: French and German K-3 will be offered on Fridays from 2:10 to 3:30
• Heather would like to find and implement an online paying option

8. Green Team Update - Becky

• Lunchroom composting program starts this week
• New teacher for Gallatin Valley Farm to School program this year

9. New Business

• Discussion of other fundraising avenues including Smiths and Amazon Smile.  Stephanie to research and include links in upcoming PAC Newsletter

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Tuesday, September 12th, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of May Minutes

2. PAC Board Introductions

3. President’s Report / What PAC Does - Shannon/Becky

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Fun Run Update - Becky/Courtney

7. Picture Day Info - Shannon

8. World Language Update - Heather

9. Green Team Update - Becky

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, May 11, 2017  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Andi Stock, Heather Margolis, Steph Dennee, Paul Swift, Kimberly Sacry, Shannon Fay, Courtney Dodson, Casey Bertram

1. Shannon moves to approve April minutes.  Courtney seconds.  Approved.

2.  President’s report - Shannon

• Recap of composting program’s success, teacher appreciation week and HS Bond being passed.
• Review of the food service and drug and alcohol meeting Sarah and Becky attended.    
• May 15th assembly for earth day.

3. Special presentation by Sue from Mountain Time Arts on the large scale art installations they have planned on the theme of water in the Gallatin valley this summer.  First, an interpretive art installation on Bozeman Creek, and second, a wetlands installation on a TBD ranch in August.

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul reports on balances.

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

• Testing happening throughout the school this week
• Surveys sent out to parents. please take the time to fill them out
• Review of the Design 5 green space concept
• Hawthorne will be used for a variety of camps throughout the summer, YMCA etc.

6. Celebration Update - Kim

• Rundown of the week’s schedule
• Discussion of sign up genius issues.  Kim has removed some unnecessary tabs to make the sign up sheet more usable.
• Still in need of desserts and adult volunteers to run the movies.

7.  Election of New Officers

Shannon moves to elect:  

Becky Dicola as Co-President

Val VanAmburg as Co-Vice President

Courtney seconds.  Approved.

8. World Language Update - Heather

• Discussion of making a 16 week long program.  
• Request for French to be offered in addition to Spanish and German.

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, May 11, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of April Minutes

2. Presentation by Mountain Time Arts

3. President’s Report - Shannon

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Celebration Update

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update

8. Election of New Officers

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, April 13, 2017  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Paul Swift, Casey Bertram, Sarah Andresen, Erika Cannon, Becky DiCola, Courtney Dodson, Stephanie Dennee, Val VanAmburg

1. Sarah welcomes and moves to approve March minutes.  Paul seconds.  Minutes approved.

2. President’s Report -

• Sarah thanks volunteers for conference food, move in help.
• Val updates on coin war through the end of the month.  
• Composting starts Monday.  Sign up genius is up for parent helpers and an assembly is planned for Monday morning to kick off the composting program.  Posters will be created to show what can be composted.
• BSD is doing another high school bond info session on Tuesday from 6-8 including tour of the school.
• Upcoming Parent University programs are: 4/18 Suicide Prevention and 4/27 Let’s Develop Without Drugs

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul reports on balances.

4. Principal’s Report -

• Casey thanks volunteers for parent/teacher conference food.
• Updates on bond/levy: info sheet from district to go home in back packs
• Email surveys going out to parents soon from both district and school.
• Celebration sign ups start next week and a Celebration 101 sheet will go home next week.
• Casey requests PAC contribute to music stands stacker for band that will fit into the elevators. The school needs 2 at $220.
• Casey reviews staffing/hiring plans for 17/18 school year.

5. Celebration Update - Celebration is still in need of a few chair persons for: raffle and silent auction.  Hawks Dessert room will also need as many desserts donated as possible (they ran out last year)

6. Teacher Appreciation Week Update - Stephanie reports on schedule for week of May 1-5.  Sign up genius goes out next week.

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update - Becky reviews composting program and an Earth Day event on May 15th, 8:45 am. with MT Rep. Zach Brown, who will talk to students about climate change.

8. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, April 13, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of March Minutes

2. President’s Report - Sarah

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5. Celebration Update

6. Teacher Appreciation Week Update - Stephanie

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update

8. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, March 9, 2017  -  2:30 pm

Attending: Courtney Dodson, Stephanie Dennee, Karen Davis, Erika Cannon, Kim Graham, Brett Schomer, Starlyn Green, Jennifer Boyer, Kimberly Sacry, Jennie Holter, Paul Swift, BEcky DiCola, Katey Franklin, Val VanAmburg, Sarah Andresen, Shannon Fay, Cheryl Eshbaugh, Casey Bertram, Todd Swinehart, Mike Waterman

2:35 pm Meeting called to order.

1. Sarah moves to approve minutes.  Courtney seconds.  Approved.

2. Special Presentation by district employees Todd Swinehart and Mike Waterman on the May 2nd ballot item for the New High Schools Bond.  Todd and Mike review the history of the 2007 $35 million bond for the current high school renovation and then move through the specifics of the new bond, including what the bond will pay for in both the new high school and the renovation of the current high school, anticipated transition timelines and tax payer impacts.  Todd and Mike then field questions from the PAC group.

Some of the specifics presented include:

• $125 million total bond with $93 million being allocated to the new school and $32 million being allocated to the current high school to make needed renovations and keep parity between the campuses.
• If the bond is approved by voters the new high school will begin construction in 2018 with the first class attending in 2020.  A transition committee will be created 18 months prior to school opening to determine attendance areas and how to split the class.  Renovations will then begin in current high school with an anticipated completion in 2022.
• The tax payer impact will be approximately $7 per month, per $100,000 in house value at the highest, which will be at the highest three years in to the process and decrease from there.
• Vote Yes for Kids advocating for the bond.
• The mail-in ballots will go out in mid-April and are due back on May 2nd.

3. Principal’s Report: Move in days Sunday 2-5, Monday 20 all day

4. Presidents report:

• Lincolns for Levies is a non-profit advocating for the bond.  Donate through the website lincolnsforlevies.org to contribute to the cause.
• Parent University is March 23rd in the Willson on Grief and Loss

5. Treasurer’s Balances: Sarah reports on account balances for Paul.

6. Carnival Recap: Thanks from Sarah to volunteers on a successful event.

7. Celebration Update: Celebration set for May 19th.  Kim Thorne and Brett Schomer will be chairing next year and will be assisting Kim in her last year to learn the ins and outs of the event.  Kim will be chairing raffle.  Brett is chairing la casita.  Brett asks that one parent from each classroom contribute to la casita creations.  Brett is pulling together a group of easy ideas.  Bozeman High will help with the Art rooms.

• The committee is in need of PR chair, Donation chair and Movie Room chair person.

8. Green Team: Becky is getting ready for an Earth Day activity.

9. New Business: Val VanAmburg is working on a fundraiser called Coin War with Mr. Fisher to benefit a local non-profit for families of children with cancer, The Bozeman 3.  She is hoping to connect with a parent at Irving to challenge that school for the fundraiser.  Asks group for assistance.

3:30 pm: meeting adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, March 9, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of February Minutes

2.  Future High Schools Presentation by Superintendent Rob Watson

3. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Carnival Recap - Sarah  

7. Celebration Update

8. Green Team, Farm to School Update

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Minutes

February 9th, 2017

In Attendance- Casey Bertram, Shannon Fay, Sarah Andreson, Paul Swift, Heather Margolis, Erin Shanahan, Jennie Lawson, Val VanAmberg, Erika Cannon, Becky DiCola, Julie Collins, Carolyn Wiseman and Todd Swinehart, director of facilities.

The first order of business was to approve the January minutes. Minutes approved.

President’s Report-Shannon Fay talked about Parent University.  Upcoming classes include

2/16 Recognizing and Overcoming Perfectionism

2/21  Life Stressors and Raising Resilience

3/2 Helping Our Children Become Readers

3/7  Creating a culture of Giving

A list of classes can be at bsd7.org under Parent University.

Upcoming Hawthorne Events

2/17  Carnival from 5-7pm

2/20 NO SCHOOL

School Safety Committee- Sarah Andreson gave the report on the school safety committee.

This committee discusses every aspect of child’s safety while at school.  Last month there was a youth risk behavior survey and a prevention needs assessment survey of kids in 8th -12th grade. The data analyst believes that the sample size is working and follows local trends.  

Chief Joseph Middle School PAC wants Safety Resource Officers to teach classes on internet/phone safety as they are seeing, sexting, cyberbullying, students searching porn and addictions to social media

These classes would be taught at night and anyone would be welcome.

Surprises and Concerns from the survey included

-Suicidal ideation and depression are alarmingly high

-There were no sexting questions on the survey

-28% of high school students admitted to having been offered drugs, analysts say, this is most likely too low

-The amount of kids who admitted to distracted driving also seemed too low

-High school suicide risk factors are lower in Bozeman than the rest of the state

What Keeps the District and Parents up at Night

1. Run Lock Fight- What directions should be given for RLF scenarios

2. Food Issues- Wasting food and the quality of the food served at school

3. Teaching kids to be aware of, and thoughtful of their surroundings, using the buddy system for drunk driving and the student resource officer to talk about party safety

4. Student Pressures-Academics, AP Classes, Sports, Coping (depression, drugs and alcohol) Need to teach kids how to deal with stress

5. Transitioning kids to High School- Seminars, Parent nights, Jump-up Day, working with counselors

6. District Website-Too complex and not user friendly

Treasurer’s Report-Paul Swift went over the PAC’s finances.

Principal’s Report- Casey Bertram

Casey announced a Save the Date for March 20th.  The first day after spring break if everything goes as planned, will be Hawthorne’s Mass Moving day!  Volunteers will be needed to get all classrooms back in order as well as moving items from City Hall back over to Hawthorne.

The State of Montana and the City have signed off on the Rouse expansion.  There will be a left turn lane on Lamme onto Rouse.

There will also be 18 additional diagonal parking spots on Lamme.  There will be a middle area for bike racks and garbage cans.  All these spots are available on a first come first serve basis, but will most likely be filled by staff who arrive early.

Erika Cannon asked if there couldn’t be a 4 way stop at the corner of Church and Lamme stating that she has seen many near accidents at that intersection.  Casey said that he would look into it.

The remaining Ash trees will be removed on Lamme.  Todd stated that they will be replaced with the largest possible trees.

Another change, is that after the expansion, the buses will drop off on Rouse and that on Church street it will be very much like an airport drop off, with minimal time taken to safely get students out of vehicles.

Sarah Andreson stated that STEAM Night was well run and well attended and that Molly Kappenman will continue to chair the event until her daughter Poppy is in 5th grade.

Carnival is February 17th from 5-7.  Please sign up and encourage others to do so.  Celebration will be May 20th.  This will be the last year that Kim Sacry will chair the event and is currently training Kim Thorne to replace her but they are still looking for a co-chair.  

Sarah stated that they are looking for someone to take on the job of Box Tops coordinator, Becky DiCola volunteered.

Green Team- Erin Shanahan

Erin stated that the Green Team is getting ready for The Earth Day Celebration and that she has talked to a Molly Cross, a climatologist, to come in and talk about climate change.

Shannon Fay stated that she has an action item that the board needs to vote on.  In order to continue with the architectural landscape planning, the PAC needs to vote to pay the amount of the bill from Design 5, which is not to exceed $12,300.

Casey explained that the PAC would pay this fee immediately to keep the ball rolling on the landscape design and that the rest of the amount will hopefully be paid by the bond for construction.  Casey further stated that the expense would cover a water system for the ice rink, underground sprinklers, turf, gardens and the landscape master plan.

Currently the construction is on schedule and on budget. They are hoping to break ground on the landscaping as soon as school is out.

There will be a meeting for parents, teachers and students to help come up with a master plan for the gardens.

Todd Swinehart jumped in to say that the new total not to exceed would be $8,800.  

The lifespan of the building is 50 years so the plan would be for the greenspace to have the same lifetime.

A motion was made for the PAC to pay the initial fee not to exceed $8,800.  The motion was seconded and the motion passed.

All in attendance then went on a tour of the new construction.  The new construction includes a full commercial grade kitchen, a girls bathroom, 1st grade classrooms, 3rd grade classrooms, an elevator and a special education bathroom equipped with a lift and a shower.

Casey also mentioned that the lunchroom is very loud and that acoustical ceiling tiles would be added to reduce sound.  The meeting was adjourned to tour the new construction.

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, February 9, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of January Minutes

2. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5.  STEAM Night Review

6. Carnival Update - Sarah  

7. Celebration Update

8. Green Team, Farm to School Update

9.  Tour of New School Wing Construction

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, January 12, 2017 - 2:30 pm

Attending: Shannon Fay, Erika Cannon, Becky Dicola, Paul Swift, Erin Shanahan, Courtney Dodson, Heather Margolis, Casey Bertram, Stephanie Dennee

1. Welcome by Shannon.  Paul moves to and approve December minutes.  Erin seconds.  Approved.
2. President’s Report.  

• Shannon reports on the Super PAC meeting she and Sarah attended.  The District presented the proposed new high school at the meeting.  
• Shannon overviews upcoming Bozeman School Foundation events and projects including:  Ping Pong tournament (Jan 14),  BSF partnering with Starky’s to round up the bill for education in February, 2017 school supply kits and annual Adult Spelling Bee Fundraiser (March 24th at Riverside).  
• The Super PAC group also discussed hot lunch option challenges.  Shannon and Sarah discussed Celebration, construction and STEAM night with the group
• Shannon updates on Parent University schedule.
• Overview of upcoming Hawthorne events.  No school: Monday, January 23.  STEAM night Jan 26th.

3. Treasurer’s Report.  Paul updates on account balances.

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

• 3/45 grade will be bringing home STAR report assessments.  
• Construction on track.  Walk thru will be done the week before Spring Break, then a crew plans to do heavy moving over the break. Immediately after Spring Break volunteers will be needed to move classroom by classroom.  Next PAC meeting will have a tour.  Have not yet heard back from Design5 on green space design.
• Spelling Bee is scheduled for January 27th.  Vocabulary Bee to follow in February.  Words have gone home and PAC has purchased prizes for it.  
• Feb 2nd, Casey will be participating in shadow a student day again.  
• Health Enhancement standards District review meeting on Feb 1st from 5 pm to 6 pm.  Erin volunteers to attend.

5. Carnival Update - Sarah will send out sign up genius shortly.

6. Green Team, Farm to School Update.  Erin will plan an Earth Day Activity.   Gallatin Valley Farm to School will be having their annual fundraiser, Farm to Table Feast,  on January 28th at the 1915 Barn.

7. Science Standards Review Update.  Stephanie overviews the proposed new BSD science standards.

8. Taproom Update.  Stephanie reviews the Monday, January 9 City Commission meeting and the Taproom’s renewal of their beer and wine license.

9.  Heather overviews the Spring 2017 World Language offerings; enrollment starting this week.

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, January 12, 2017  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of December Minutes

2. Eric Fisher Presentation

3. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Carnival Update - Sarah  

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update

8.  Science Standards Review Update - Stephanie

9. Taproom Update

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, December 8, 2016 - 2:30 pm

Attending: Paul Swift, Evan Center, Katey Franklin, Travis Collins, Julie Collins, Val VanAmburg, Sarah Andresen, Shannon Fay, Stephanie Dennee, Becky Dicola, Jennifer O’Brien, Mike Lynch, Erin Shanah, Cheryl Eschbaugh, Frank Harriman, Courtney Dodson, Lucian Hand, Dan Center, Katrina Kern, Lisa Taylor, Julie Kleine, Heather Margolis, Carolyn Wiseman

1. Welcome and Approval of November Minutes

Shannon moves to approve November minutes.  Approved.

2. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

• Shannon reports on upcoming calendar dates including Winter Break (12/22-1/2).  Grades 4 and 5 are doing ski trip on the first day back, 1/3/17.
• Announcement of second high school presentations at 6 and 7 tonight, 12/8.  New website dedicated to the project is listed under “future high schools” tab on the BSD website.
• Sarah reports on Super PAC meeting info.  Enrollment is up middle school is the only down.  Five new students in the past week at Hawthorne.
• Sarah reviews the programs being worked on in the district’s Safety and School Environment Committee, which focus on emotional and physical safety of students.  
• Announcement of upcoming Parent University course offerings.

3.  Treasurer’s Report - Paul

Paul reports on account balances.

3. Principal’s Report - Casey

• Casey reports on school numbers.  Hawthorne is up to 360 students, and is at capacity.  Nearing capacity district wide.
• Teachers are in media arts professional development today thanks to the PAC art fund.
• Holiday Program next week.  Mrs. Beigel’s last Holiday program.  Rehearsal will be at 1:20 pm.  Program starts at 6:30 pm.
• Mr Pike’s fifth grade Yellowstone field trip was a huge success and they thank the PAC for helping with costs.  Mr. Marks group is ready to go this weekend!
• Casey reports that construction is on schedule, on budget.  Lunch room will be operational after winter break.
• Parking reminder:  buses have had problems moving into their spots.  Discussion of potential for roll thru drop off zone and challenges surrounding that.

5. Holiday Program Update - Shannon

Shannon gives schedule for the evening and update on new decoration purchases.  

6. Carnival Update - Sarah

Carnival date is set for Friday Feb 17th, 5-7.  A sign up genius will be sent out.

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update

Erin, with Casey met with grade 3/4/5 teachers to discuss FTS programming that might fit the 3/4/5 curriculum.  Will likely need more money from the budget to proceed.

8. Taproom Task Force Update

Katie Franklin presents some of the concerns that the task force has identified including:  

• Distance from the school and hours of operation.
• Visibility of drinking that degrades integrity of learning environment
• Safety concerns.  School can regulate who comes in and out, but can’t regulate who is at their business and able to view students from rooftop.  DUI potential during school hours.
• Social development of the students, visibility normalizes drinking during the day.
• Long term impact of a potential clientele change.  Can’t control what kind of crowd they might attract with their operations if liquor was approved.
• Precedent set for other schools who may face similar scenarios in the future.

Cheryl reviews the code and how the code was interpreted in the initial CUP request.

Casey touches upon the school district’s initial response and their next steps.  Monday School Board Meeting.

Discussion by group.

9. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, December 8, 2016  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of November Minutes

2. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5.  Holiday Program Update - Shannon

6. Carnival Update - Sarah  

7. Green Team, Farm to School Update

8.  Fifth Grade Field Trip

9. Taproom Task Force Update

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, November 10, 2016

Attending:  Paul Swift, Evan Center, Katey Franklin, Heather Margolis, Val VanAmburg, Sarah Andresen, Shannon Fay, Becky Dicola, Wendy Tage - School Board Trustee, Courtney Dodson, Casey Bertram, Stephanie Dennee  

Meeting called to order:  2:35

1. Welcome from Sarah. Shannon moves to approve October minutes, Sarah seconds.  Approved.

2. President’s Report - Shannon and Sarah

a. Shannon reviews Super PAC meeting she attended on October 14th.  Majority of meeting was review of Run, Lock, Fight program.  District is working on grade appropriate videos for this.  

b.  Sarah reviews important dates including:

Tuesday 11/15 - Raising a Motivated Child Parent University course.

Thanksgiving Holiday Break - 11/23-28 (including PIR day)

Holiday Program, Thursday Dec 15th at 6:30.  Shannon will be heading up decorating committee.  Request for a little budget to replace some of the tired, broken decorations.

Steam night  Thursday, 1/6/17,  Molly Kappenman.  Still need to find more presenters.

c. Deb Beigel is retiring at the end of the year.  Looking for ways to celebrate her legacy.

3. Treasurer’s Report

Paul reports on account balances.

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

a. Bozeman School Foundation awarded $1,700 to Eric Fisher’s Drum Fit Program

b. Teachers are beginning to use the art budget to integrate art with curriculum and lesson content.  Artist residencies have begun.

c. Construction still on budget and on schedule.  The lunch room should be complete sometime around Thanksgiving.

d. The decision has been had with Roger to forego the ice rink this winter to make sure we have enough field play space.

5.  Fun Run Recap - Becky/Courtney

Becky reports that approximately $35,000 was raised.  $3,000 went to prizes.  $1,300 in donations were received to cover expenses on water bottles, bags.

6. Green Team Update

a. Casey has spoken with Erin re: curriculum matches with Gallatin Valley Farm to School.

b. Design committee for green space is still in formation.  Still looking for Landscape Architect.    

9.  Fifth Grade Field Trip

Casey discusses details and budget of field trip to Yellowstone.  Bussing costs are $1,400.00  Food costs are $1,500.00.  Per student prices are $45/night for three nights.  Park Service will scholarship up to 80% of students’ nighty costs.  Board discusses what they can do to help make it affordable for all.

Sarah moves to have PAC contribute $2,900 from the general fund to cover bus and food expenses.  All in favor.  Approved.

10. Katey Franklin addresses Bozeman Taproom concerns.   She informs PAC that the Taproom is applying for a liquor license.  On Monday, November 14th, 6 pm at City Hall, the City Commission will decide if they will take up the review of their Conditional Use Permit to do this.  Hawthorne parents have the opportunity to voice concerns or request that certain concessions be made to create a buffer between the bar environment the school.

11. Wendy Tage introduces herself and her role as Trustee for the School Board.  She discusses the planning progress of the second High School.

3:20 Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, November 10, 2016  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of October Minutes

2. Bozeman Schools Foundation Presentation - Mandy Leipheimer and Melissa Moran

3. President’s Report - Sarah and Shannon

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6.  Fun Run Recap - Becky/Courtney

7.  Holiday Program Update - Shannon

8. Green Team Update

9.  Fifth Grade Field Trip

10. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, October 13, 2016

Attending:  Shannon Fay, Sarah Andresen, Casey Bertram, Courtney Dodson, Heather Margolis, Julie Collins, Stephanie Dennee

Meeting called to order at 2:35

1. Shannon moves to approve September Minutes.  Sarah seconds. Approved.

2. President’s Report

Sarah updates on what was presented at Super PAC meeting, including:

1. Bozeman Schools Foundation presentation.  STEM initiative is their largest goal this year.
2. City presented on Law and Justice Center on the ballot in November.
3. Superintendent Rob Watson presented on the new high school on the ballot in May, set to open 2020.

Sarah reviews the October is Farm to School Month events.

Sarah reviews a group formed by Anne Edwards at CJMS called Help Homeless Youth.

Introduction of MT Code Girls program offered in Bozeman to girls age 9 and up.

Shannon thanks Casey for school wide directory, for Parent Teacher lunch contributions and book fair helpers.

Thanks for Giving is coming up in November, with the collection of clothing donations being coordinated.  More information to come.    

Parent University overviewed.  A link will be put into the daily email for parents on upcoming class offerings.

3. Treasurer’s Report

Shannon updates for Paul on account balances.

4. Principal’s Report

1. Casey met with Todd Swinehart, Director of Facilities, on the upcoming green space design needs.  Todd recommended Design 5, having worked with them on other projects.  Casey has contacted Design 5.
2. Casey spoke with teachers in regards to their interest level in increase Farm to School programming.  K-2 is interested in increasing lessons with Farm to School.  Grades 3-5 need to meet with Farm to School to see what programs can be integrated into curriculum standards.
3. 5th grade field trip.  Fifth grade is looking into Yellowstone in December for a weekend field trip.  Review of budget and discussion of how PAC can help balance costs.
4. December 13th 5 to 6 is the District wide science standards review.  Representation from our school is needed.  Stephanie Dennee volunteered to attend.
5. District wide safety meeting is also being formed.  A representative will be needed.  Details to follow.
6. Halloween parade is set for 1 to 2 pm.  
7. Update on construction: automated door locking system is being installed, project is on schedule and on budget.

5.    Fun Run Recap

Courtney recaps the success of this year’s Fun Run.  Almost all money is collected; roughly $35,000 was raised.  Prizes are being ordered.

6.    World Language Update

Heather updates on program enrollment numbers and payment collection.

7. Green Team Update

A committee will be formed (teachers, students, families) to begin concept design of green space.

8. Other Business

Thursday December 15th, 7 pm has been chosen for Holiday Program.  Casey to check on potential conflict with CJMS choir performance on the same night.  Request from Casey for balcony exit door help.  

Date chosen for Carnival: Friday Feb 17, 5-7p

STEAM Night.  Need to finalize date.  Mrs. Garrott volunteered to contact Molly

Meeting Adjourned at 3:25

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, October 13, 2016  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of September Minutes

2. President’s Report - Sarah

3. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

4. Principal’s Report - Casey

5.  Fun Run Recap - Becky/Courtney

6.  World Language Update

7. Green Team Update

8. Meeting Adjourned

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Minutes

Thursday, September 8th, 2016

2:30 pm - Mrs. Garrott’s Classroom

Attending: Eric Vandersloot (Bozeman PD-SRO), Lucian Hand, Heather Margolis, Val VanAmburg, Casey Bertram (Principal), Paul Swift, Shannon Fay, Stephanie Dennee, Courtney Dodson, Sarah Andresen, Becky Dicola, Jess Snyder

Meeting called to order at 2:35

1. Sarah moves to approve May, 2016 meeting minutes.  Courtney Seconds.  Approved.

2. Sarah welcomes the group and reviews the PAC Board’s goals for this year to help students, staff and families with the transition through the construction process, and to look ahead to the development of the new green space after construction completion.

3. 2016/2017 Board introduces themselves.

4. Shannon reviews the PAC’s responsibilities throughout the year.

5. Treasurer’s Report.  Paul updates group on the transition of Treasurer roles from Heather to himself and reports on account balances.

6. Principal's Update

1. Casey introduces Eric Vandersloot from the Bozeman PD.  Eric presents overview of his relationship with school and staff.  Heather Margolis offers help to seek out more visible crosswalk signage for Rouse crossing.
2. Casey overviews construction process and upcoming school events

7. Courtney and Becky Update on Fun Run

8. Sarah updates on picture day: Thursday, 9/29.   Volunteers are still needed to help in the afternoon to walk students to/from picture sessions.

9. Heather updates on World Language Program

1. Heather asks PAC board to determine what level of funding the PAC will put to the program and how many scholarships should be made available.
2. Discussion of how the World Language program works to eliminate repetition of coursework for students enrolling in multiple years.

10. Becky gives update on Green Team

1. Reviews ‘15/’16 Gallatin Valley Farm to School programming
2. Green Team is researching additional lunchroom recycling options

Meeting adjourned at 3:20

Hawthorne PAC Meeting Agenda

Thursday, September 8th, 2016  -  2:30 pm

1. Welcome and Approval of May Minutes

2. PAC Board Introductions

3. What PAC Does - Sarah/Shannon

4. Treasurer’s Report - Paul

5. Principal’s Report - Casey

6. Fun Run Update - Becky/Courtney

7. Picture Day Info - Sarah

8. World Language Update - Heather

9. Green Team Update

10. Meeting Adjourned