Southview Parent Club Minutes
February 6, 2019
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am.
Attended by:  Susan Thompson, Kristina ElSayed, Amy Barricklow, Anna Martins, Shannon Szyperski, Laura Bader, Dana Coventry and Darlene Schick

Welcome:  Darlene Schick
	PTO received a thank you letter from Brandi Shepard for help with books for her classroom.
Minutes.  Motion to approve by Amy Barricklow. Seconded by Kristina ElSayed.  Minutes were approved.
Principals Report: Kasey Vens
Congratulations to the Southview girls basketball team who are NLL champs!   Thursday 2/14 we will be on an extended homeroom schedule organized by grade level.   Junior and Senior students will be separated into males and females and will see a presentation from Mercy health about cancer prevention.  Sophomores will see a presentation from Jostens and Freshmen will be introduced to the new College and Career Checklist.  The College and Career Checklist will help guide students as they prepare to compete for spots in the job market and selective universities after graduation.
Mr. Vens also discussed Samuel Chang and his organization Midstory.  Mr. Chang will be speaking at our Academic Banquet and Midstory is looking for students with an interest in (but not limited to) journalism and leadership to work as interns.  There are only a few spots and students are asked to email Mr. Vens for further information.
Counselors Corner: Mr. Geha		
Counselors have met with incoming Freshmen and are now meeting with the rest of the groups to make sure they get the classes they need to stay on track for graduation.  Mr. Clarkson will create a master schedule after February 15th.  Scheduling is taking place earlier this year in order to not conflict with testing.  CCP and college planning for seniors had meetings on Feb. 6th.  AP test registration comes next.  Summer gym forms will be available around spring break.
Treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Anna Martins.  Motion seconded by Dana Coventry.  Treasurer’s report was approved.
Committee Reports:
•	ACT Practice Test: Next test date will be March 2nd.  
•	Garage Sale:  The Spring sale April 13th coincides with the “Shrek” musical so we have the opportunity to advertise in the halls during this time.  Drop off dates are March 22/23, 30/31 and April 6/7 as well as Friday April 12th.   Although we typically sell less, this sale generally provides as much profit as the fall sale.  Please sign up for a 2 hour shift to help with our fundraiser.  We will add a $10 (larger) fill bag to the $5 bags used previously to help with end of the sale remaining items.  Clean up will be the wresting team again (they have been terrific to work with and we really appreciate it!).  
•	Academic Banquet:  Contract has been signed with Premier and chicken and fettuccini have been selected as the entrees.  Gift cards have been purchased and student speaker has been selected.
•	Hospitality:  Next event February 20th with a walking taco theme.  Perfect potluck sign up has been posted.  We will also be doing some care packets for teachers and thank you notes will be distributed to fill out at our next meeting.
•	Directory: No updates at this time.
•	SSPO:  The December meeting provided an overview of Gate as well as an update from Dr. Fineske about our new partnership with Promedica.  January included a presentation from the Department of Facilities and Operations.  February’s meeting will be about Development and Alumni Operations.  
New business:  Darlene Schick

The Southview PTO is searching for a Treasurer for the next school year.  

Shannon Szyperski:
We are looking to set up a Sylvania district-wide presentation committee with sub committees for each school.  Looking for all ages, please contact Shannon Szyperski for more information.
	
Next meeting will be March 6th at 9 am.  Susan Thompson, Secretary