May 24, 2005, Bethesda Chevy Chase High School, PTSA Meeting, held in the music room at Bethesda Chevy Chase High School.

The meeting was called to order at 7:30 p.m.

Those in attendance were: Sandra Ostrach, Susan Kitt, Carole Brand, Lucy Swartz, Karen Degerberg, Peggy Robbins, Alice Burr, Linna Barnes, Pam Feinstein, Pat Gage, Donna Atkinson, Charlotte Fremaux. Cindy Gray, John Sieber,  , Deborah Dokken, Amy Ross, Nancy Leopold, Catherine McCabe,   Debby Friedman, Nancy Eickel, Patty Tschiderer, Joyce Somsak, Jim McKinney, Katie Rosenberg, Janet Robins, and Kevin Bromberg.

 President Sandra Ostrach introduced the proposed slate of PTSA officers for the following year, 2005-2006:

President...........Carole Brand

Vice-President...Susan Kitt

Vice President...Ann Gerhart

Secretary...........Deborah Dokken

Treasurer...........Lucy Swartz

MCCPTA..........Alice Burr

The motion to approve the new PTSA Executive Board was made and seconded, all members in attendance voted in favor, none voted against.  The motion was passed..

Treasurer Lucy Swartz reported that our budget is in good shape with expenses still coming in and reminded us all to bring in receipts as soon as possible.  The books close on June 30^th.   We will have some extra money left in the budget to start the Fall of 2005..thanks to the most successful Used Book Sale ever! The balance expected will be $35,000.  The administration has asked us to purchase a poster printer which costs $4,000. As a general rule, we usually like to spend our money each year and not hold onto large savings for the next year.  Next year we will need an audit of our books and will be looking for a CPA to do the job.  The Giant program is in place for next year...is it too labor intensive??  The general consensus in the room was to continue the program because it does make about $10,000 per year.

Debbie Friedman and Nancy Eickel announced there will be a Dinner Theater, student directed Agatha Christie play on Sept. 18^th, 2005.  The Fall play will be Urinetown.  They will be looking for more help with set construction next year.

Peggy Robbins and Karen Degerberg reported that the After Prom party was a success with about 400 kids in attendance.  It was held at B-CC this year, from 1:30-5:30am,  and had many activities including a full casino, mechanical bull ride, bungee run, oxygen bar, food, and  prizes.  The kids were well-behaved and seemed to have a good time.  About 150 kids were still at the school at 5:30 a.m. when the major prizes of Ipods, TV with dvd player, and portable dvd player were given out.  Chris Orlando, Sean Bulson, and the assistant principals all attended the party and were seen having fun! There were about 60 parent volunteers that helped through the morning. 

Charlotte Fremaux, MCCPTA rep, briefly discussed the state of the new grading policy with help from Nancy Leopold.  It is still all in a state of flux with each school doing their own variation.  A new homework policy is about to come out.  Stay tuned.

Other

-The Guidance Advisory Committee had a great college admission night with excellent presenters.

-B-CC Community Scholarships committee raised $30,000 this year which was more than double the amount from last year.  The money is given to supplement the cost of college for worthy students.

Carole Brand updated us on Pedestrian Safety issues....crosswalk still needed, next meeting in June.

Pam Feinstein reported that 409 parents signed up for the Giant program this year.   We made $4,300 from the Giant, $3,500 from the Safeway, and $225 from the cartridge recycling program.

At a national high school music festival in New York City in April, the B-CC music department earned the best overall rating and came away with the Festival Sweepstakes Award for the best overall representation of its music department at the festival. Many other 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd place awards were given to the concert choir, madrigals, concert orchestra, symphonic orchestra, concert band, symphonic band and jazz band.  Congratulations, B-CC Music.

The Jazz Combo has had 20 gigs this year!  They will be playing at Friendship Heights Center on June 29^th at 7:30 pm.  Come out and jazz it up!

Next year the Spanish department is going again to Salamanca April 1-16th. 

Sandra Ostrach reminded us all to let her know if you are heading up a committee for next year.  We also need ads  for the directory.  The Teacher-Staff Appreciation Luncheon on June 15th will be catered by the Elegant Pantry. Only desserts are needed if any one can help

Sandra thanked all her committee heads, volunteers and the B-CC community for a great year. Charlotte Fremaux then presented Sandra Ostrach with a certificate showing that the PTSA bought a brick in her name for the B-CC courtyard.  Thank you Sandra for a job well done.

Respectfully submitted,

Karen Degerberg, Secretary