Board and Faculty Attendees:  Carol Spillman Rogge, Nancy Venezia, Lois Darbonne, Teresa Gebler, Toni Johnson, Pam Hansson, Leslie Levy, Jeff Gilbert, Deb Stucke

Welcome & Pledge of Allegiance - Meeting called to order by Lois Darbonne, President, at 6:31 pm

Approval of Minutes – Carol Spillman Rogge, Secretary 
Minutes from the last PTSO Business and Program meeting (October 15, 2007) were presented and it was MSP (Moved, Seconded, Passed) to approve the minutes as presented. Votes: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Principals’ Report – Jeff Gilbert, Lead Principal
Hillsdale High has had a number of nice events the past few weeks. The District’s College Fair held at HHS went well, with lots of students in attendance.  HHS presented its fall musical – Guys and Dolls and there was a good number in attendance at the HHS vs. SMHS football game.  GRID (Homecoming) on is Sat. with the football game starting at 11 am followed by the dance at CSM that evening. 12-week grades are due this week, another 6 weeks have gone by. Grades will be coming home this week.   HHS has upcoming community presentations Nov. 28th & 29th in Foster City.  We also had some very good early shadowing days in Oct. for private schools.  Sabrina Bracini did a great job organizing these. Not only did the students spend the day with current HHS students, but they had meetings with student leaders and the administration also.  The feedback from the shadowing days was that it was great experience. The Foundation has enough money to redesign HHS’s webpages.  We are looking at Serra’s website as model.  The redesign is in process at this point. Also, there is some money to spend to do a short video – mainly for the community, with some student focus.   HHS will have air conditioning go in this summer.  Dr. Miller is also moving to do the field and the track sooner. Jeff met with Dr. Miller about HHS resources and the SLC’s and there will be no need to cut staff this year.  His intention is to support the program and look over the 5-yr. plan.  HHS staff is currently setting up meetings to create the SLC structure for the upper division.

Fundraising Report – Teresa Gebler, Vice President – Ways & Means
The Nov. 15th next working meeting for AKOTT has been cancelled and will be rescheduled.  Dance, Robotics, The Scroll, PTSO, Athletics, Drama, and Music have all agreed to host the AKOTT fundraiser, which will now be March 1 at the Elks. There will be dancing and an auction and possibly student entertainment.  Looking to contact a parent auctioneer. 

Treasurer’s Report – Toni Johnson, Treasurer
Wrote the $825check to AKOTT mentioned at last meeting.  Also received three letters from the Superintendent from the Board of Trustees for the District regarding receipt of donations on behalf of HHS. 

President’s Report – Lois Darbonne, President
Lois read a thank you note from Susan Merport for last year’s PTSO’s wish list donation to the Career Center.

Programs Report – Nancy Venecia, VP Programs 
Tonight, the Program is about Senior Ex curriculum. One current and one recently graduated Senior will come and discuss their research paper and oral presentation.  This program is unique to Hillsdale.  The curriculum includes a research booklet/binder to guide students.  The planned PTSO Program in February will include a Police officer speaker to discuss drugs, safety, and use of the internet on campus.   There was a suggestion of a program idea to show people what is available on HHS’s general website and through HHS’s library.


Membership Report – Denise Kubick, VP Membership
Not in Attendance.

Booster Club Reports – (as needed)           
Drama: Not in Attendance.
Music: Toni Johnson, Treasurer - Getting ready for play – pit crews.  Signed up for competitions.  Had fundraiser and took in about $1,200 with an estimated $500 in cost.  The fundraiser was at the home of Carroll and Jim Rodriguez – a nice evening.  SF opera has been coming to work with the 4th period choir over 4 Thurs. and the music students will attend the SF productions of Macbeth this Sunday.  Jazz band is also performing up at CSM next Friday.
Athletic:  Not in Attendance.
Dance: Deb Stucke, Staff - Practicing for GRID rally, which is Friday @ 11:30 ish.

Student Report – Kelly Bratt, Student Government
Not in Attendance.

Teacher Rep. Report – Debra Stucke, Marrakech / Mathematics                       
Deb introduced the flyer about the HHS Solar Project.  There will be an evening Community Meeting on Nov. 15th, 7 – 9 pm at HHS to celebrate the project and allow parents/residents to hear about sustainable options.  HHS students will discuss the project. The Solar panels they installed will be working at the end of the month.

Old Business – None

New Business – None

Meeting Adjourned at 7:07 pm

Program – Sr. Ex:  Began 7:15 pm 
Panel discussion of the Senior Exhibition curriculum among two teachers, one current HHS Senior and one just-graduated HHS student currently attending college.

Next PTSO Meeting:  Monday, January 14, 2008, (Business meeting only), Room 119/110 at 6:30 pm

Respectfully submitted:
Carol Spillman Rogge, Recording Secretary
c.spillman@comcast.net