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The Volunteer Committee meets the first Friday of the month at 9AM
in the Community Room at Beaverton High School. Everyone is welcome.
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October 2006

BHS Volunteer Committee Minutes 10/06/06
Meeting called to order at 9:00 am
19 present

Introductions were made.

Minutes approved for June and September.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORT-RONDA

Beginning of the new school year:
There was some discussion about having a freshmen/new parent orientation night at the beginning of the school year. Ronda described the process for new students over the summer before they begin at BHS. They attend meetings of “new student groups” with 8-10 students to go over block schedule, odd/even days, etc. so students will feel comfortable when they first start at Beaverton. One of the parents asked if it would be possible to print the schedules so classes were listed in order of odd/even to make it clearer.

ASB Sticker Scholarships were discussed for those students who would not be able to purchase an ASB Sticker. There is a form that can be filled out and turned in to the school district to allow the district to inform the school that a family is on free or reduced lunch. The counselors can also help a student obtain an ASB Sticker if necessary.

Beaver Days will continue to be approximately two weeks before school starts so all schedule information can be inputted before the first day of school. Next year we will give the students numbers when they arrive so they can enter numerically and won’t miss their spot.

Security:
We have 4 campus security officers who work with Ronda and have a very detailed system of organization. They will stop parents if you are not wearing a nametag, and sometimes even if you are. We also have an SRO with the Beaverton Police Dept. who is here Mon-Thurs, and we work very closely with them.

Enrollment is currently 2032.

The Club Fair in September was a huge success. All the different clubs had tables set up in the cafeteria and students could get information and decide what they were interested in.

Advisory is working well this year. The 0.5 career ed credit is earned through advisory and must be completed by senior year. Students attend an actual job interview and job shadow, etc.

ODE visitation: Our ESL program is being audited so students, parents, staff members and administration are being interviewed.

October 18th we will be hosting a parent forum on appropriate computer/internet usage for students.

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OPEN COMMITTEE POSITIONS:
Classroom Volunteer Liaison- We need someone to help recruit volunteers for teachers when someone is needed in the classroom. (ie: PE, science, english, field trip chaperones, etc.)

KAREN CUNNINGHAM:
Karen is a school board member and co-chair of the bond campaign. The school board meeting on October 9th occurred at Raleigh Park Elementary School. Legislators and Legislative Candidates were invited this time. They also received an update on the math curriculum and curriculum adoptions. Karen also gave us an update on the Bond.

COLLEGE AND CAREER CENTER:
Seniors are involved with college planning. Following is a schedule of some upcoming events:
October 16-New CCC volunteer training
October 17-District Scholarship night
October 23-New “Connections” volunteer training
October 21- PSAT at BHS
November 4-SAT
November 5-6 College Fair at the Convention Center

College visitations: There is a list of all the upcoming college visits on our website and on the wall in the hallway across from the CCC. Students should attend presentations by any college they think they might be interested in.

Scholarships: Go online and check the list of scholarships available. We have over 50 already listed and new ones are added every Wednesday. Typically a student has to apply for 15-20 scholarships before one gets awarded! (Our list only includes general scholarships. For school specific scholarships you must go through the school.)

MENTORING: Denise
Returning mentors should already have received something from Rita Morgan with their student’s schedule. New mentors will hear soon and Rita will have a training session.

STAFF APPRECIATION: Toni and Nancy
December 17th is our first staff appreciation luncheon this year. Nancy will do the decorating. We are planning a Hawaiian Theme. Look for a request for food just before the event!

CHAPERONES/ACTIVITIES: Leslie
5 chaperones volunteered for the after game dance following the Jesuit game. The dance was a fund-raiser called Cha Cha for Charity. The next dance is homecoming on November 3rd.

Contact Information: email: info@bhsvolunteers.org
Beaverton High School, 13000 SW 2nd Street, Beaverton, OR 97005
 (503) 259-5000


It is one of the most beautiful compensations of this life that no one can sincerely try to help another without helping oneself. - - Ralph Waldo Emerson