CPO MEETING MINUTES—OCTOBER 3, 2008

Principal’s report:  Principal Harlan reviewed the 2007/2008 School Report Card from the Oregon Department of Education. Cheldelin met the Federal
                                     Adequate Yearly Progress rating and was given an overall report card grading of Strong.  The widely anticipated reopening of the track
                                     should happen the week of Oct 6th. The school plans to encourage walking/exercise by starting a “Marathon Mileage Club”. The idea
                                     is at lunch, for each lap you run/walk you will get a hole punched in your card. At the end of the year, the boy and girl from each grade
                                     level as well as a staff member who did the most laps will win an iPod shuffle.
Treasurer’s Report: Motion was carried to accept the October report as presented. Currently there is a total of $5744.00 in our accounts; checking -
                                       $224.00, Savings Advantage – $5487.00 and Savings Basic - $33.00  It was also voted on by the executive CPO members during
                                      an August meeting that the rollover amount going forward will now be $2500.00.
Fundraising Report: The magazine drive was a success. Gross proceeds were in the amount of $24424.74. Net total the school will receive will be reported
                                     next month after the final accounting. In addition, donations totaling $1530.00 were also received. A committee represented by CPO,
                                     parents, students and staff will determine how best to spend the money.
                                   
                                     Magic show featuring Las Vegas Entertainer Garry Carson:  The event will be held at Corvallis High School on Friday Oct 17th, 7:00.
                                     Each ticket is $20.00. Children 7 years old or younger may attend for free with a paid adult accompanying them. Monies raised will be
                                     held in the Foundation account and it is earmarked for the school technology upgrade. For tickets contact: Box Office Info 541-750-7990,
                                     email fredrick.kane@corvallis.k12.or.us or stop by the school office.

                                    Cougar Spirit Night: The event will take place on Friday, November 14th. Current plans are to talk with the leadership students to see
                                    what activities they would like to have that evening. There are thoughts of having parent/child activities as well as activities for the kids
                                    that don’t involve the parents. It was mentioned that it would be a good opportunity to advertise the various ways families can support
                                    fundraising efforts at Cheldelin through the various programs such as escrip, target, box tops, etc.
New Business: Backs and Backpacks lecture
                            October 29th at Good Samaritan Hospital; 6:00pm
                           
                            National Disability Awareness month - October
                            This is a nationwide program which is just getting started. Currently Corvallis schools are not participating in any programs associated with this.
                            There are hopes that perhaps next year there will be some activities. The Oregon Parent Training and Info Center has a Special Education
                             help line: 1-888-891-6784. Also SEAC, the Special Ed. Advisory Committee is holding committee meetings at the Harding Center from 12-1:30.
                            Upcoming dates are 10/13, 11/17 and 12/8. There are also several parent training workshops available. For more information call 541-757-5752.

Next meeting: November 7th at 11:00-12:30, Room 26. Everyone is welcomed to attend.