School Site Council Meeting Minutes 2/4/14
El Rancho High School
1. FLAG SALUTE
Led by Mia Castillo
2. CALL TO ORDER
Mr. Martinez called meeting to order at 5:04pm.
3. ROLL CALL
SSC members in attendance:
Parents--Alfredo Martinez, Debbie Goodall, Alicia Villegas, Ruth Villaneda
Students--Mia Castillo, Amber Hernandez, Briana Morales, Mia Alvarez
Classified Staff--None
Certificated Staff--Desiree Palacios, April Farris, Mary-Helen Welch-Ebert,
Mary Chapman
Administration--Ms. Jessica Kwek, Mr. Steven Rodriguez
Visitors in attendance--Josie Cambero
Members who sent regrets--None
Quorum confirmed.
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES (12/3/13)
--Motioned: Ms. Kwek moved to approve minutes with corrections
Second--Mary-Helen Welch-Ebert
**Ms. Kwek asked to be excused at 5:30pm to attend ERUSD Board of Education meeting.
5. INFORMATION DISCUSSION ITEMS
--The College and Career Center has teamed up with Rio Hondo College to create programs to help Seniors prepare for college. Class Presidents were in charge of decorating a Christmas tree with a theme and color of their choice that would be given to families in need. Competition took place on 12/11/13 and the Sophomore class took first place for their creative sweet treat themed tree. The Powder Puff Rally and game took place the following day. Senior class took the win.
--ER Pride Day was held on 1/16/14, many students and staff got involved and did a great job cleaning our campus. Finals Week was January 22-24, 2014, also an early release day for students. January 24, 2014 was Law Day. Law enforcement officers, lawyers, and judges were available for students to ask questions and get more information. Day 1 of the LA County Academic Decathlon was held on January 25, 2014 at ERHS. Students and staff members received compliments about cleanliness of our campus. Day 2 was held at USC and the Decathlon participants are anxious to see their results.
--Blue Crew has made a comeback to promote school spirit at basketball games. Mr. Pringle was crowned “Teacher of the Semester” on January 25, 2014. ER hosted E-Waste Day on February 1, 2014 which was open to community members to get rid of old and unused electronics. Foreign exchange students are visiting from Beijing, China to observe our school’s culture and to experience something new. They also celebrated Chinese New Year in our cafeteria.
--Winter sports are underway. Teams are participating in league games and they are approaching the end of the season. Teens for Jeans is encouraging students to bring their old jeans to be donated to teens in need. Collection will be held from February 3 to February 14. Other upcoming events include: Winter Formal (Lost at Sea) at Miles Square Golf Course, Staff Appreciation, Winterbelle, Teen Read Week (February 24 to February 28), Senior Night (February 17) and Mother/Daughter Breakfast (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) on March 1st.
6. SEPARATE ACTION ITEMS
7. FUTURE MEETING
Next meeting will be held on March 11, 2014 at 5pm in the library.
8. AGENDA FORECAST
More details about funding (Ms. Kwek)
9. ADJOURNMENT--Motion: Ms. Chapman, Second: Ms. Villegas
Mr. Martinez adjourned meeting at 5:42pm.
Minutes submitted by Ruth Villaneda-SSC Secretary