Booster Meeting: December 7, 2010
REPORTS:
1) The motion was made by Dianna Yingst, seconded by Debbie Crase, and approved unanimously to approve the minutes from the November meeting.
2) Treasurer: The financial report was approved as presented.
OLD BUSINESS:
1) Band jackets:
The band jackets have been ordered, but are on backorder and will be delivered in January.
NEW BUSINESS
1) Strategic Planning:
a. What are the primary decision criteria influencing your school board (i.e., what is “the money”?) Items discussed: How will we make sure we can pull the data together to protect our budget from cuts? Does being a band member improve ISTEP scores?
b. Know how we can help the data and how to show it?
c. January: How can we address our weaknesses (size/attendance)?
2) Mr. Kahls Extended Leave:
a. Mr. Akers will be here 3 Jan – 14 Feb. He will work with the Pep Band.
b. He will be responsible for the Solo/Ensemble competitions.
c. We will have the booster meetings as normal.
3) WinterGuard:
a. Will probably need help with painting the tarp.
b. May need help with other props.
c. Mr. Kahl will pass the word to others if Amber lets him know if anything is needed.
d. They will participate in TriState instead of IHSGGA.
e. Mr. Kahl will look into getting Amber certified to drive the New Washington bus for competitions.
4) Jazz Band:
a. The Christmas tour is on Monday 13 December.
b. We will need help to transport the equipment.
5) Concessions:
Workers needed for the basketball season.
6) Items from the floor:
Band uniforms need to be washed. The Coles may be able to do this.
The motion was made, seconded, and approved unanimously to adjourn the meeting.
The next meeting is January 4, 2011 at 6:00 PM.
