AUBURN BOOSTER CLUB MEETING

January 9, 2005 6:00 pm

Auburn High School Teachers Lounge

MEMBERS PRESENT: Gina Boettcher, Janice Schmitt, Maureen Hargrove, Connie Spoden, Carol Kloppmann, Jude Makulec, Valsheria Langley, Barbara Niven, Randy Wilt, Kathryn Curran, Marilyn Hite-Ross, Pam Wilson, Stephanie Whittington and Georgia Bubert

ADMINISTRATION PRESENT: Ms. Hawkins, Terry Niedzwicki, John Stewart, Chris Newton, Jerry Lowe and Doug Hoffman.

MEETING MINUTES: Meeting Minutes of December 13, 2005 were approved but it was noted that the reference to Janice Schmitt providing instructions for Market Day orders was in error.

DISBURSEMENT REQUESTS: Mr. Hoffman requested funds for four band members to attend the IBA Allstate Competition which will require securing 3 hotel rooms for 3 nights ($100 per night per room to house the students and chaperones), gas for the van he borrowed (approx $65) and participation fees for the event ($25 per student). Estimated total would be approximately $1,065.00. Mr. Hoffman will ask the Student Council to pay for half these expenses.

Terry Niedzwicki asked the club to provide 24-36 bottles of soda and water per day for the regional basketball tournament which Auburn is hosting February 27^th, 28^th and March 1^st and 3^rd and for the sectional seed meeting for boys’ basketball and Scholastic Bowl that Auburn is hosting March 8^th.

Coach Lowe presented a request in the amount of $10,603.00, of which Jefferson would pay half, to purchase new track equipment as Auburn is hosting the NIC-9 Conference. Sixty-five students have currently joined the team and more are expected after other sports seasons end. Coach Lowe’s funding efforts, raffle participation, efforts in refurbishing the track field and past equipment requests were discussed at length. It was agreed that the booster club would maintain concessions and the money received from t-shirt sales during the conference.

John Stewart submitted a request for $2,282.00, which does not include shipping, to replace the pool’s diving board with the same size and type of board currently in place as the old board does not provide much traction. Terry Niedzwicki explained the diving board was inspected and that the consensus is that the base does not need to be replaced provided we stick with the same size and type of board. The swim teams funding efforts, raffle participation and past purchases made by the booster club were discussed. Mr. Niedzwicki was reminded that at our last meeting we suggested that since the board appears to be a safety hazard that the school board should be asked to replace it. Terry explained that he had spoke to Diane Peterson who does not feel there is any money available and that he fears the school board will simply remove it if it is a matter of safety. It was discussed that a formal request should be made of the school board as the worst they can do is say no at which time we could further discuss the matter.

ATHLETIC DIRECTOR’S REPORT: Terry Niedzwicki submitted a floor plan to improve the fitness center and explained the benefit of dividing the room into three separate exercise areas. He explained that some of the current equipment is 40 years old and that while it was determined some equipment is in good working order, most needs to be replaced and new equipment must be purchased. He and Ms. Hawkins explained the benefits of having an improved fitness center. Some equipment can be purchased certified-owned with a two year warranty. Continued warranty coverage will need to be maintained as the cost of repairing such equipment is very expensive. Terry estimated the cost could be $40,000 or more but is unable to provide a quote at this time as he is still working with the company who will supply the equipment. Terry did suggest that P.E., the athletic department, and the school board may be able to contribute funds. Ms. Hawkins is also willing to contribute to this project from Auburn’s funds. Board members suggested we look into whether any grant money would be available for such a project.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Ms. Hawkins explained her plans for the Choice Open House being held Thursday, January 12^th which includes one acts and performances by the orchestra and ROTC drill team. Location was discussed as to where best for the Auburn Booster Club to make its presence with spirit wear. Ms. Hawkins explained a new software program the school will be utilizing to allow teachers to track a student’s proficiency and level of improvement, which students can use at school or at home on the web. PSAT scores for African Americans and Hispanics were in the double digits. Auburn had a student who performed at the Theatre Festival. Some of the students who participated in this event received numerous scholarship offers. Ms. Hawkins will be attending a Master Scheduling conference in Madison and the IAGC Conference February 5^th - 7^th. The smaller learning community program will be revamped and improved. Ms. Hawkins was able to recruit a teacher who will teach various computer classes geared toward skills necessary in the workplace and will handle the school’s website.. The school board is exploring the idea of uniforms for all area high schools. Ingersoll’s CEO has committed to hiring full time engineering students this summer. Board members discussed the need for easier access to scholarship availability information and what other schools are doing to supply such information. Ms. Hawkins will look into this. Board members discussed the idea of hosting a school dance to raise funds. Ms. Hawkins agreed to supply 2 administrators who will attend and oversee the dance which will be held after the last home basketball game on February 24^th.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Pat Sowell submitted and explained Profit & Loss and Balance Sheets to the members.

CONCESSIONS: The need to find parents willing to take over concessions next year was discussed. Connie Spoden will speak to some underclassmen parents to see if they are interested.

SPIRITWEAR: A table will be set up for the Choice Open House. Maureen will look into recruiting a company to provide t-shirts on-demand and on-premise during the NIC-9 Track Conference and Regional Basketball Tournament so as to alleviate the risk of over-ordering for the events.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: The President suggested we not discuss and/or vote on requests tonight as we are set to draw raffle winners for the period of August 1^st through January 9^th. It was decided that the Board would meet again January 18^th at 7:00pm at Janice Schmitt’s residence at which time we will have final numbers as to the money raised by the raffle and a budget for use of available funds. Funds requests will be discussed and voted on at this meeting. She urged all members to attend.

RAFFLE: Winners were drawn for the period of August 1^st through January 9^th.

MEETING WAS ADJOURNED at approximately 9:00 pm.