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KINNELON
HIGH SCHOOL
HOME
& SCHOOL ASSOCIATION MEETING
February 9, 2010
Meeting
opened at 7:35 pm.
Mr.
Opiekun, Alice Robinson and Diane DiGiusseppe provided a brief overview
of ongoing projects & priorities and the process to formulate the
upcoming budget in the schools. Some of the topics were:
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Everyday
Math and Spelling addressed in lower grades.
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Additional
Smart Boards were purchased w/ training for the teachers, esp. teachers
from elementary schools.
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Power
School has online course registration @ KHS
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A
new Literacy Program implemented @ PRM
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Jump
Start Math program offered for 5-6th grade students that skipped 6th
grade math for 7th grade math
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PRM
Enrichment Program now in place in which students come in at 7:15am
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Additional
electives added to KHS curriculum.
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Senior
Study available in 4th qtr.
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Virtual
HS on-line courses will be offered in the high school next year. The
district has purchased 20 seats. Students can log in and see what
is available. These on-line courses will not fit every student's time/motivation/study
skills
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On
March 16, Gov. Christie will advise school districts of the guidelines
on how they can proceed with formulating their budget. If there is
a reduction is state aid, we will have to cut budget. The Board will
have to approve budget and send it to the state w/in a week of the
Governor's Message. April 20 is the scheduled date for the budget
vote.
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The
Board has asked each principal to cut 10% of their budget.
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On
April 5 Mr. Opiekun will attend the PRM Home and School meeting in
the morning to present the budget and to the high school home and
school at 7:30 p.m.
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Mr.
Opiekun may plan a "budget brainstorming" meeting before
March 16
Secretary,
Mary Anne Gorman, reviewed the minutes of the Jan. meeting. Kathy Westerhoff
made a motion to approve the minutes; seconded by Mary Pitts.
Dr.
Merckling read his Principal's report:
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All
the teachers loved the Teacher's Luncheon
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The
Spring Musical, Evita, will be held Feb. 26, 27 and 28. Tickets are
available online thru the school's website.
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Both
the boy's and girl's swim teams completed their very successful dual
meet season, with the boys finishing at 7-2 and the girls with a 7-3
record.
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The
Academic Decathlon Team, coached by Mrs. Linda Johnson placed 3rd
in the Regional Competition and 3rd in the oral Super Quiz. The team
will be competing in the State Finals at Morris Knolls HS on Feb.
27.
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Report
cards will be mailed soon.
Treasurer's
report on behalf of Maryann Hanley: The only change to our funds
from the last meeting is an expense of flowers for the Fashion Show.
Project
Graduation report on behalf of Dale Jack and Tracey Dangelmajer: Information
for bidding on the Silent Auction of the Lakeland Y membership can be
found online. Town-wide donation letters will be mailed shortly.
Scholarship
Committee report on behalf of Cyndy Fuhro: A Yarnell Scholarship
of $1,000 for community service will be available and also 10-$1,000
Merit scholarships from the HSA. The deadline for the scholarships is
March 22. Information can be found online.
Teacher
Appreciation Luncheon chaired by Sue Boyle: Thanks to Sue Boyle
for chairing this committee. The teachers enjoyed the luncheon very
much!
Kinnelon
Music and Performing Arts Booster Club update on behalf of Kathy Powell:
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Marimba
Fundraiser is going very well. About $3,300 has been collected! Please
continue to support this effort and thanks.
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The
Regions Choir fundraiser for the 2010 Scholarship went very well.
Food was available for purchase by the 350 students that rehearsed
at KHS leading up to their Jan. 30 performance.
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KHS
Spring Musical EVITA is moving along. Save the dates of Feb. 26th,
27th & 28th. Tix are available online.
Next
HSA meeting is on Tues., March. 9 @ 7:30 @ KHS cafe
Meeting
was adjourned @ 8:50pm
In
attendance:
Mary
Anne Gorman
Cindy Simms
Dr. Wayne Merckling
Joy Morreale
Judy Barrett
Kathleen Donovan
Kathy Westerhoff
Mary Pitts
Jim Opikeun
Alice Robinson
Diane DiGiueseppe
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