Southview Parent Club Minutes
October 2, 2019
The meeting was called to order at 7 pm.
Attended by:  Susan Thompson, Kristina ElSayed, Anna Martins, Shannon Szyperski, Darlene Schick, Keith Nelson and Renee Long

Principals Report: Dr. Vens
The state report card has been released.  Sarah Liwo, Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning, presented the different components that go in to creating our score and how we compare to neighboring districts.  Southview was graded a C while the district as a whole received a B.  Comparatively we score very close to Northview with differences mainly due to grade weighting in subcomponent groups.  Our administration has identified what we are doing well and where improvements need to be made.  In addition to setting goals in math and English we plan to create time for planning, have daily intervention for test preparation,  continue ACT preparation (on late starts for example), evaluate and identify progress of subgroups, encourage professional development, provide social/emotional support services and graduation pathway planning.
Minutes.  Motion to approve by Shannon Szyperski. Seconded by Susan Thompson.  Minutes were approved.
Treasurer’s report.  Motion to approve by Renee Long.  Motion seconded by Anna Martins.  Treasurer’s report was approved.
Committee Reports:
•	ACT Practice Test: No new updates.
•	Garage Sale:  Sale drop off continues Oct 5/6, and Oct 12/13 11 am – 2 pm in the Southview parking lot.  We could still use volunteers to take in items.  There was discussion about including a bake sale and purchasing signs for the sale to help things run more smoothly.  The garage sale will take place on Oct 19 8 am – 2 pm.
•	Academic Banquet:  Renee has identified 4 students who are submitting fresh ideas for this year’s event.  A survey has indicated the majority of students would like to keep the banquet a formal event.  Consideration has been given to a buffet style dinner.
•	Hospitality:  No updates at this time.
•	Directory: Up and running with over 1000 participants which is a significant increase over last year.
•	SSPO:  Interim Superintendent Jane Spurgeon spoke and Dr. Slutsky was introduces as the newest board member.  The main topic was the newly implemented drug testing policy.  Meet the new transportation director at the next meeting Friday Oct 6th at noon in the administration building.  
New business:  Darlene Schick

Lindsay Andrews from the choir department has requested $200 to help send a student to the Ohio All-State Choir which takes place as part of the OMEA Professional Development Conference.  PTO voted to approve $100.  Motion to approve by Anna Martins and seconded by Shannon Szyperski.  Motion was approved.

Brandi Shepard (and other staff who utilize the theater) submitted a request for $200 to go toward the purchase of a mounted camera and associated equipment to benefit all groups who use the theater.  Motion to approve by Susan Thompson and seconded by Anna Martins.  Motion was approved.
	
Please stay tuned for information about the time and date of our next meeting.  Susan Thompson