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

Principals Report: Mr. Vens
ACT day is Tuesday March 12th.  We will be on an early dismissal schedule at 12:45 that day.  While Juniors take the official statewide ACT assessment, Freshmen will attend a counselor’s seminar on college preparation followed by a tour of UT.  Sophomores will take a pre-ACT test in the cafeteria and Seniors will be able to use the day job shadow, visit a college, volunteer, or attend a personal finance program given by the library.  
Third quarter ends on Friday, March 8th. 
The last day before spring break is the student/faculty basketball game and talent show.  Additionally, this year Southview will attempt a no technology day where students and teachers will be encouraged to go through the day without the aid of computers, smart boards, phones and social media.  
We discussed the possibility of using some PTO money from our helping hands funds to help students in need pay for AP exam fees.  
Counselors Corner: Jodi Hess	
Class requests have been submitted and Alex Clarkson says schedules should be done by mid May.  April 6th is the Dance for a Chance fundraiser.  Senior activities will kick off March 20th with an ice cream social.
Minutes.  Motion to approve by Dana Coventry. Seconded by Amy Barricklow.  Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Susan Thompson.  Motion seconded by Anna Martins.  Treasurer’s report was approved.
Committee Reports:
•	ACT Practice Test: No updates.  
•	Garage Sale:  We have secured to pods through a donation from the pod company.  The wrestling team has agreed to do clean-up and officer Beadle will provide security.  We are still looking for volunteers to help load the pod 11-2 March 30th, April 6th and April 7th.  The spring sale is April 13th 8-2.  
•	Academic Banquet:  Speakers have been secured and we are working with Megan Fitzpatrick regarding the music.  Chick fila has provided us with gift cards bringing the total to 32 cards to raffle off.  Invitations will go out the week before spring break and RSVPs will be due April 12th.  The banquet is May 5th.  We are in need of volunteers to get together April 20th to help with seating arrangements and a sign-up genius will be posted for this.  We discussed the possibility of doing a survey either after the banquet, with invitations or via email.  
•	Hospitality:  February went well.  The next date is May 1st and will use money from the PTO budget for lunch from Salad Galley and City Q.  Thank you notes have been distributed to PTO members and will be collected at the next meeting.
•	Directory: We discussed the new format of choosing to opt out rather than opt in to the directory.  It seems to be more efficient and useful.
•	SSPO:  Updates from the February meeting included the departure of Transportation Director, Mr. Aplin, along with the update that we will not need to make up any snow days and the implementation of the Raptor visitor system in several area schools.  James Hall also spoke about his new position with the Department of Development and Alumni Relations.  Highlights from the meeting in March included Introduction of the new Transportation Director, Joe Beck and an academic goals update for the district.  Upcoming meetings are April 5th (District core values) and may 3rd (How the Education Board functions).
New business:  Darlene Schick

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

Shannon Szyperski:
SVOne is getting together yard flags to use as a fundraiser.

Darlene Schick:
We are still searching for the following open positions: treasurer or secretary and hospitality committee.  
	
Next meeting will be March 6th at 9 am.  Susan Thompson, Secretary