Dakota Booster GENERAL Membership Meeting

November 14, 2011

The Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. by Don Hornberger, President.

Minutes of the last General Membership Meeting were read by the general membership and approved by Chris LaBudde (1) and Helen Pugh (2).

Don Hornberger commented on the excellent turnout for the Craft Show, both in volunteers and customers. He thanked everyone that participated.

Administration Report:

Mr. Heethuis reported that the Special Education Enhancement Millage did not pass on November 8^th.

Dakota High School is having a Canned Food Drive. 58 out of 71 3^rd hour classes are participating.

• 5,142 cans and boxes have been collected and will be given to various charities, such as
  Gleaners Food Bank and Kiwanis.

• Some of the cans will be used to stock the Cougar Closet.

• In addition to the cans, $3,966 has been collected and will also be kept for the Cougar Closet. This is a school record.

• Staff members are making $1 donation for every year of their age. The checks are still coming in.

AYP Cut Scores:

The State of Michigan has introduced new changes in cut scores. The new scores have raised the proficiency standards on statewide testing. Cut scores determine what percentage of students are proficient in a specific subject. The state has given each school district a comparison, taking the new cut scores and applying it to the old. The new scores will mean a definite drop in proficiency among students. In 2007 61% of students in reading were proficient. Under the new guidelines only 55% would have been. The students’ scores have not changed, the cut scores have. The spring of 2012 the new scores will apply. The MME scores will definitely change. The ACT scores will not be affected. These scores will remain the same.

Treasurer’s Report: Grace Caporuscio

Checking Balance CU $17,741.33 Savings Balance CU $ 4,506.56

FSB Checking 14,477.08

The breakdown of the Craft Show will be in the December Meeting Report.

Fine Arts Report: Jack Bellomo

• Currently the Drama Department is rehearsing for the play “Grease”

• On November 5^th the Band had a bowling fundraiser to raise money for a trailer. The current trailer is over 20 years old and will not be able to make the Florida trip they are planning this school year.

• The Band will be performing in the Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 24^th. The Parade is being televised on Channel 4 and the Dakota Marching Band will be in the TV zone between 10:15 and 11:00 a.m.

• The Band had a Division 1 rating in Class AA MSBOA- Band Festival Competition

• The Collage Concert on October 27th was a great success.

• Mr. Moses (Choir) has been contacted and will let us know about any future events. They had a very successful Fashion Show. The Fashion Show was to raise money for their Broadway Trip.

Service Trustee – Jim Burke

It was nice to have so many groups volunteer for the Craft Show. National Honors Society, Student Government, DECA, Quiz Bowl to name a few.

Website Trustee – Kim Zuchora

Placed a “Thank You “to all the volunteers that helped at the Craft Show on the Website. Also posted pictures of the Craft Show.

Sports Trustee – Mike Bates

Boys Varsity Football ended their season 6-4

JV 7-2

Freshmen 6-3

Tennis – Gold Division Champs

Swimming – Mac White Champs, Marah Pugh – 200 Freestyle Relay, qualified for States

Volleyball – Tied for Mac Red. 1^st girls team to ever win finals. Quarter finals are tomorrow night at Lakeshore – vs. Lake Orion. The game against Stevenson was incredible.

Boys’ Basketball tryouts this week. They have a new coach – Paul Tocco.

Girls’ Basketball- 1^st week of practice. Going for the 4^th District Championship in a row.

• November 23 Capuchin Soup Kitchen, serving dinner to needy and homeless and also Hope for the Holidays- adopt a family, provide meals and gifts.

Winter Schedules will be posted on the website in the next two weeks.

Donations Trustee – Karen Ermanni

We paid out $10,350 to various groups. Also gave Stephanie Lange a check for $300

We have $3,330 earned since the last payout.

Craft Show – Bridgette Deel

The boys that helped set up and helped the Crafters were amazing. The ticket count is on the website.

Everyone applauded Bridgette for her hard work as Chairperson for the 2011 Craft Show. She did an excellent job!

Old Business- None

New Business – None

Motion to adjourn at 8:20 was made by Don Hornberger and approved by Helen Pugh(1) and Dave Steinberger(2).

Next Meeting Scheduled

• Executive Board Meeting is Monday, December 7, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. in the Community Room

• General Membership Meeting is Monday, December 12, 2011 in the Atrium

Respectfully Submitted:

Sue Jacob,

DHS Booster Secretary