Crescent Valley
Parent Organization Meeting and Parent Coffee
October 9, 2008
CVPO Business
New Officer: Cheslah Barkdoll
was approved as Vice-President.
Minutes: The minutes of the
9/11/08 meeting were approved.
Treasurer’s Report: Available
funds of $5,462.15 were reported, which reflects income of $4,233.88 from dues,
donations and E-Scrip and disbursements of $83.22 for general supplies and
printing. 229 memberships were purchased.
OUS Visit: The annual Oregon
University System visit will be D block (12:50-3:05) on October 20 in the
auditorium for students who sign up ahead of time and any interested parents.
There will be presentations by OSU, U of O, WOU, SOU, PSU, EOU, OIT and LBCC.
Conference Dinner: Will be held
on Thursday, Oct. 30, 6-7 PM in the staff dining room. Desserts and salads and
help setting up and cleaning up are needed. Please contact Lynn Entrikin at lentrikin@gmail.com.
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Teacher Grants: The review
committee proposed funding all nine requests that were submitted for a total of
$2,682. This is $318 short of the amount allocated. The attached spreadsheet
has detailed information about the grants. The low number of requests may be
due to timing. Grant proposals to the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation were
due at the same time and these are generally larger. The review committee’s
proposal was approved.
Evening Meetings: Ten people
replied to last month’s minutes that they would like to attend evening CVPO
meetings. A discussion about evening meetings was held. Most at this meeting
said they preferred the current schedule but could attend an occasional evening
meeting. The suggestion was made to ask Cherie to hold a few evening parent
coffees this year where CVPO business would be reviewed, but no business
requiring voting would be conducted. The current schedule of CVPO meetings on
the second Thursday of the month at 11 AM will be followed for now. The issue
will be taken up again next month with Cherie’s input.
Excellence Campaign: Katherine
Cleland announced that this fundraising campaign will kick-off on Oct. 27 and
end on Nov. 26. Campaign volunteers will be present at athletic events and
performing arts concerts during that time to explain the campaign and accept
donations. Monies can be designated to specific groups, departments, teachers,
etc. and are disbursed through the Corvallis Public Schools Foundation and
therefore tax deductible. More information, including a link to a secure
donation site, is available at http://cvexcellence.org.
Some highlights:
1. Use the down loadable brochure at http://cvexcellence.org/
2. The brochure highlights top needs at CV.
3. If donating online, use “restriction” to designate recipient.
4. No donation is too small.
5. To donate with a credit card, use the secure site.
6. To donate with a check, use a copy of the attached brochure.
7. If donating to a group that doesn’t have a CV staff member liaison, i.e. Ski
Team, alert the coach or adult in charge about your donation and ask him/her to
contact Denise Purdy, CV Bookkeeper, to obtain the money.
8. Sports and activity fees can not be paid through the campaign.
9. Donations can still be made without using the Campaign or the Foundation.
Senior All Night Party tickets: Can be purchased for $20 before Spring Break, $25 afterwards and
$30 at the door. See Denise Purdy in the bookkeeper’s office. A form is attached
for your convenience.
Parent Coffee
Topics
Bell/Chimes: Principal Cherie Stroud presented year to date tardy data showing
1,537 total tardies. Nearly 50% of students have at least one tardy. Most
tardies occur during first, second, seventh, and eighth periods.
Among students, there seems to be casual attitude about getting to class on
time, resistance toward bells, and a desire to self-manage their behavior. Some
staff members also don’t want a bell system.
The clock synchronization problem is being addressed with the district.
Cherie will continue working with the student group on this issue.
Bomb Threats: The threat in
early September was one of several made to various schools around the country.
The threat on October 3 was by email to the Principal and Assistant Principals.
Cherie thinks that this one, which is still being investigated, was also
random. As with every bomb threat, the Benton County Sheriff’s Department and
the superintendent were notified immediately.
Only 5-10 students decided to check out from school. Four of these were later
discovered in the quad. Cherie stressed that students are tired of the bomb
threats.
Grandstands: The district has decided to replace one set of bleachers on the
west side of the football field with money that is left over from the bond
measure. Bids are still out, but they will be built in a way that they could be
covered later. The goal is to have them finished by spring. Cherie praised the
School Board for its thoughtfulness, preparedness and consideration and concern
for the students. Feedback and appreciation to the Board can be given at schoolboard@corvallis.k12.or.
Conferences: Will be held
area-style on Thursday, Oct. 30, 12 noon-6 PM in the cafeteria and scheduled in
the classrooms on Oct. 30, 7-8 PM and Oct. 31, 8-12 noon. More details,
including part time staff schedules, will be on the CV website.
City Transit Service: A committee is working on a route, probably a
loop, which will include CV. Assistant Principal Julie Linhares is a member and
can be contacted with questions or suggestions at julie.linhares@corvallis.k12.
New OSAA Sportsmanship and Spectator Policies: The Oregon School Activities Association has
implemented stricter policies in these areas. Students have been informed and
the policies are being enforced at games. For more details see http://www.osaa.org/osaainfo/
School Speed Zone: An automated programmable flashing speed zone
sign will be installed soon on Highland Drive near the school’s entrance. Speed
bumps will be installed on the access road.
Upcoming Events:
Oregon Univ. System visitation: Monday, Oct. 20, 12:50-3:05 PM, Auditorium
College planning for 9th graders and parents: Wednesday, Oct. 22, 7 PM, Library
CV Excellence Campaign: Oct. 27-Nov. 26
Conferences/No School: Thursday and Friday, Oct. 30 and 31
No School: Monday, Nov. 10
Veteran’s Day Holiday: Tuesday, Nov. 11
CVPO mtg. /Parent Coffee: Thursday, Nov. 13, 11 AM
CVHS Website: http://www.csd509j.net/cvhs/
Current Raider News: http://www.csd509j.net/cvhs/
Respectfully submitted,
Alex Vincent
October 10, 2008