Guests: Chris Murray, Grace Reamer.

Minutes of August 19, 2002: M/S/P to approve minutes as written.

Treasurer's Reports: Andy Edwards reported that the bank balance, less ski program money, as of 9/20/02 is $6,046.67. Fundraising income is budgeted at $37,000, of which lion's share was supposed to come from Krispy Kreme sales. Other fundraising will have to fill in.

A. Student Trip to Costa Rica -- Denise Sobieralski presented request for $1,800 to cover one full or two partial scholarships for Spring Break trip. Trip will accommodate 20 students (no more or less) and two teachers. There will be a slide show later this fall to let students and parents know more about the trip. Decision tabled until December CSCA meeting.

B. Anti-bullying assembly -- Denise requested funds for assembly put on by TURF (see handout). Judy would pay $300 if CSCA would pay $300 to bring the assembly to TCS. Student representatives Anna and Mollie thought the assembly would be of significant interest to their fellow students. Anna and Mollie will bring the concept to the Student Senate and report back on Senate recommendation at CSCA November meeting. Decision tabled until November CSCA meeting.

C. Theatre Sports -- Grace Reamer described the program, which is run by Unexpected Productions. Twelve students, from all grades, are participating, rehearsing twice a week. The season is Sept. to Nov. Grace and her husband Kevin Boze are volunteer coaches. Request for $500 to pay for additional coaching and matches with other schools provided by Unexpected Productions. M/S/P to award $500 to Theatre Sports, and thank-you to Grace and Kevin for volunteering.

• Ski-Snowboard Program -- Chris Murray described this year's program, which will accommodate 55 students and 3 adult chaperones on the bus, plus one emergency driver. Cost this year will be about $220/person for transportation and 6 passes. Budget will continue to generate approximately $1000 a year for scholarships. There is $1100 left over from last year for ski-snowboard scholarships. CSCA requests information from Brian Vance re: whether program should offer full or partial scholarships.

Thanks to Chris Murray for coordinating again.

• Vote on Vice President -- M/S/P to approve Carol Hepburn as Vice President of CSCA.

CSCA Board Meeting Minutes 10/17/02

• Ads in Newsletter -- Teru has been approached about putting paid ads in the school

newsletter. M/S/P to have a "No Advertising" policy for newsletter.

• Students -- Student representatives brought the following concerns:

1) There needs to be a 10 -15 minute break, especially on Wednesdays, so that students have time to use the bathroom and to eat something. Wednesdays are particularly problematic because students have no time to eat between approximately 8:00-8:30 a.m., when they leave for school, and 1:25 p.m., a total of 5 hours. They only have two, five-minute breaks within that period to use the bathrooms and eat. Bathroom access is also problematic on other days. CSCA recommends some change in the Wednesday schedule and allowing students to eat during Advisory on other days. CSCA also recommends reviewing ways to increase bathroom access. Teru will bring these recommendations to Judy.

2) Since there is no student newspaper, the students would like an insert about student activities in the monthly newsletter, to improve the information flow to parents and students.

• Inter-mural Sports -- Blair will follow up re: how TCS can offer soccer and/or other inter-mural sports.

• Instructional Committee -- Teru will clarify who should bring this report to CSCA at future meetings.

• Community Relations -- Wendy reported that this committee has identified three main activities for the year: 1) revise the brochure in time for December meetings with private middle schools, 2) a parent night with a speaker and time to meet with other parents, and 3) outreach to middle schools as was done last year.

• Development Committee -- Andy reported that the solicitation letter has gone out to parents under the signatures of all four CSCA officers. At this point, Krispy Kreme sales are not going forward and an auction is under strong consideration. Grants are also being pursued. Dick Lee is requested to give the CSCA a report on his work on behalf of the school at the December meeting.

• School Culture -- no one available to report.

• Outside Meetings -- Andy attended the PTA Region 6 meeting. Seven CSCA members attended the BLT retreat and will attend two more mandatory meetings that are coming up. Teru and Tony Puglisi, PTSA legislative liaison, attended Seattle Council PTA meeting. Tony will attend CSCA meetings as he is able. Thanks to all who attend these meetings on behalf of CSCA.

• CSCA can accept Visa/Mastercard payments.

• P.E. Requirement -- Carol Hepburn leaned that Star Fitness would offer group rate if 8 or more students sign up together. CSCA does not want to advertise this, however, since it implies endorsement. CSCA requests from Brian a list of no or low-cost opportunities for accruing alternative P.E. credit.

• Reflections -- Debby Lierman will chair this task force. She has other volunteers. The culminating display will be at the Seattle Center on December 16, 2002.

• Newsletter -- Teru reported that there is a new editor, Louise D'Addario, and new production person, Grace Reamer.

• Directory -- It's at the printer and will be available to students for $1 a copy (actual cost is $1.39/copy). Many thanks to Teru.

• Administrative Staffing Plan for Next Year -- Laurel asked for a report on the administrative staffing plan for next year (number and type of administrative staff).

November 4, 2002, from 5-7 in the large third-floor conference room.