I.     Call to Order and Quorum (18)

II.     Approval of Agenda

III.     Treasurer’s Report

-     $2091.90

IV.     Old Business-none

V.     New Business

a.     Mural- Anna and Julie

A proposal was brought to Op Group but since it was not mailed to the secretary, it is not included in the notes.

b.     Coin Drive Extension- Eddie

Proposal: Extend the coin drive by one week, having it end on February 25.

Whereas Steller is currently in a coin drive.

Whereas two weeks are not enough time for an Advisory Competition.

Whereas with more time Steller students will be able to raise more money for ACS

Let it be resolved that we extend the time of the drive by one week, giving the

Advisory Groups more time to raise money for ACS

-     Passed with no opposition

c.     ACM- discussion proposal

Op Group is in charge of hosting the next All Community Meeting on March 2^nd from 6:30-8:30. The officers are in the process of planning it, but anyone else that would like to help is more than welcome. Talk to Eliza.

VI.     Reports

a.     Principal

-     Discuss theft, vandalism, etc. in advisory groups. The possibility of senior-led disorientation was brought up. Discuss that as well.

b.     Staff

-     Any students with intensive ideas should submit them soon.

c.     Parents

-     Kitchen Use Policy

-     Scheduling

-     Academics have scheduling priority.

-     Since TOB operates 3 times daily, TOB will surrender the lunch-hour slot to other user groups for fund-raising or school-wide events upon request.

-     Reserve date & time on Calendar posted on kitchen door.

-     Advisor must initial to ensure reservation.

-     Students must have an adult present for kitchen use. (This includes during dances)

-     Advisor must sign off on closing check-list and Log Book.

-     During use:

-     Wash hands.

-     Sign in to the Kitchen Log Book (located in Parent Group drawer next to Refrigerator #1)

-     Turn on hood fans if using stoves.

-     Do not place any items on stovetops.

-     No prep-work on stovetops.

-     Refrigerator #2 is for TOB use.

-     Refrigerator #1 is shared by all other groups & community.  If you wish to reserve products purchased for your group, make sure to label & date.  Any unlabeled products are available for community use.  Pens & labels for this purpose can be found in the Parent Group drawer to the left of Refrigerator #1.  Be sure to use the items you reserve, or remove labels to donate to community use.  Kitchen Police will clean out the refrigerator at the end of each month.  Any unlabeled or out-of-date items will be donated or otherwise disposed of.

-     All Kaladi logo paper-goods as well as other products in the TOB cupboards & drawers are purchased by and for TOB use.

-     Unmarked paper-goods and other products are available for community use.  If you purchase products for your group, please mark them accordingly, and, after your event, consider adding them to the community supply.

-     Any group sponsoring a dance or other evening activity, may contract with TOB to operate the cafe, or their concessions for a flat fee, a percentage, or as a donation.  Contact the TOB advisor to negotiate services and terms.

-     Closing:

-     Wash dishes.

-     Put everything back where you found it.

-     Wipe down countertops, cupboard doors, and stove-tops.

-     Sweep.

-     Empty trash & recycling.

-     Turn off hood fan & lights.

-     Verify check-list and sign out of Log Book.

-     Lock up.

-     Safety Procedures

-     Outside User Groups

-     Tabletalk

The following motion was written and passed after much discussion in Parent Group last night.  Steller has long had a traditional of responsible freedom—we emphasize responsible—and creative expression.  One responsible part of creative expression is ownership.  One parent mentioned it used to be standard that nothing was posted anywhere at Steller without a signature.  Anonymous is not a Steller student.

Parent Group supports the school administration with efforts to clean up any inappropriate graffiti (starting with the writing on the table in the lounge).  The Steller Community fosters and encourages student creativity and self-expression.  However, that self-expression must remain within the bounds of acceptable standards of decency.

We will use this opportunity to wipe the slate clean (let the students clean and repaint the table).  It will stay in the lounge as long as it remains free of obscene/offensive/violent images or words.  If such content is written on the table, and remains on the table for more than a day, then the table will be removed from the lounge.

Once the table is removed the first time, it can be returned if the student op group formulates standards and guidelines for use of the table and self-policing by the students.  If the guidelines are acceptable, then the table will be returned.

If the table returns, and the guidelines are violated, the table will be removed for the remainder of the school year.

This avoids the perception of unfair unilateral action by either the Principal or the parents, and puts the onus on the students to self-police and keep the table clean or it will be removed.

VII.     Announcements

-     Singing valentines will be distributed during advisory groups today. All proceeds are going to the Heffer project.

VIII.     Adjourn

Missing reps from: Gerald/Svetlana (high school), Jen (middle school), Jennifer (high school), Leigh Anne (high school), Troy (middle school).