MINUTES OF THE Ygnacio Valley HS Athletic Boosters, Inc.

 

MEETING OF FEBRUARY 1, 2006

 

A CALIFORNIA NONPROFIT PUBLIC CORPORATION

 

A general meeting of the YVHS Athletic Boosters, Inc. was held on February 1, 2006 at 7:10 p.m. in Concord, California for the purpose of a monthly meeting.  President, Stan Wilson, called the meeting to order.  The meeting was held in the Ygnacio Valley High School library.  Written notice of this meeting was sent via email and announced on the web site to all general members of record on the books of the corporation at such time and with such contents as required by the Bylaws of the corporation.

 

Attending the meeting was:

 

Marci Jones                                   Kellye Dykeman                     Gregg Syrovatka

Jim Davis                                      Julie Kaufman                         Mario Balestrieri

Don Morrison                               Stan Wilson                            Rob Kinnard

                                                                 

 

Seven out of eight board members were present, constituting a quorum of the full Board.

 

APPROVAL OF PAST MINUTES

 

The minutes of the January 4, 2006 meeting were passed out to all board members.  The motion was made, seconded, and the vote approved the January minutes.

 

TREASURER’S REPORT

 

Jim Davis submitted the Treasurer’s Report as of February 1, 2006 (see attached).  Committed funds remain the same as noted in January 4 meeting minutes.  The Treasurer’s Report was approved unanimously.

 

OLD BUSINESS:

 

SITE COUNCIL – Julie Kaufman reported:

·      Principal’s report – Chemistry teacher, Sheila Jurik, and librarian, Patricia Beinig, interviewed.  Josh Mulholland hired as Spanish teacher.  Started Thursday 1/12/06.  The Site Council By-Laws were reviewed and suggested changes noted, will be voted on at the Feb. Site Council Meeting.  Mr. France working on WASC.  More information at Feb. Site Council Meeting.  The visitation for the WASC evaluation will be in the fall of 2006.

 

·       SCANS report – (Secretaries Committee for Acquiring Necessary Skills).  A committee has been formed and will be meeting for the first time in January regarding the Career Integrated Academics Pathways.

 

·      Student Reports – 10^th Grade selling cookies for money towards Senior Ball.  12^th grade selling Warrior tickets.  Trying to put together a Senior Talent Show.  ASB Winter/Spirit assembly in late Feb.  Student GQ show in Feb.  Still revising and working on Web Site.

 

·      Faculty Council – Discussed technology issues.  Would like to make sure items checked off of the request list are happening.  Teachers/Staff would like follow up on the referrals to the VP’s and the progressive discipline.  Staff would like a workroom.  Is it possible to use the currently vacant Home Ec. Room?  Concerns regarding the staffing shortage and lack of librarian.  Staff Development date of April10th – still waiting for the money from the district.  Mrs. Plath will follow up on this request.

 

·      PTSA report – Lunch for staff Feb. 2nd at 12:45 in cafeteria.  YV Alumni of Class of ’81 (?) donated $600 +.

 

 

ESCRIP – Rob Kinnard reported that the Oct 2005 earnings were $491.10.

 

MEMBERSHIP – Kellye Dykeman reported that there are no new members.

 

TEAM REPORT –

·      Boy’s Basketball won in Antioch (they lost by 2 points last time). 

·      Girl’s Basketball is struggling.  Whitney out with injury.  No freshman girl’s basketball.

·      Soccer program is continuing to build and improve.

·      Wrestling team is doing well – only lost once.  They came in 2^nd at the YV Invitational. 

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      TRACK/FIELD UPDATE – Mario Balestrieri reported that we will be getting an upgraded turf.  It is more durable and is expected to last 5-6 yrs longer than the original turf the district planned to use.  Absolutely NO sunflower seeds, and NO gum allowed on the artificial turf.  The framing is up for the curb around the track.  Mario has seen the type of scoreboard YV will have.  It will be navy blue with yellow/gold lettering and a Warrior head in the center.  He will meet with Tris Carter to determine track equipment needs.  They are working on the football schedule for Fall 2006.  All home games will be played at home.  They will be played on Saturdays.  Homecoming game will be Fri. Oct. 27^th at night.  We will have to rent lights.  Concerns about the generator noise and diesel exhaust will need to be addressed.  It will cost about $2,000-3,000.  The cost will be split between Athletics, Renaissance, Leadership, PTSA and Athletic Boosters.  After the new track and field is complete, we will still need lights, press box and restrooms.

 

         SPIRIT WEAR – Positive feedback on the stadium seats.

 

         WEBSITE UPDATE – No report.

 

NEW BUSINESS:

 

REQUESTS FROM TEAMS – Coach Hansen requested $532.59 to help pay for warm-up suits, basketballs, etc.   The board voted unanimously to approve the request.

 

CRAB FEED REPORT – Gregg Syrovatka reported that the next committee mtg. will be on Monday, Feb. 6. 

 

ROUND TABLE:

 

            Baseball fundraiser – Movie Night at Brenden Theater to see “Annapolis”.  Each player must sell 12 tickets.  Tickets cost $15 and include popcorn and soda.

 

Gregg Syrovatka provided information on a Hewlett-Packard Community Grant Initiative.  Forms are available Feb. 27^th and the deadline to submit is March 22^nd.

 

Jim Davis raised the issue of the horrible condition/maintenance of the men’s restroom in the gym.  Mario will bring this to the attention of Carolyn Plath.       

 

The next Athletic Booster meeting is scheduled for March 1^st, at 7 p.m. in the YVHS Library. 

 

There was no further business and the meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

 

Submitted by:

 

 

 

 

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Marci Jones

Secretary

March 1, 2006