Host: Chamorro Department and Social Studies Department
Host Student Organization: Future Educators of America and CLOSE UP

Performances by Ms. Orot’s Class
“Brown Skinned Boy” sung by Gina, Josel, & Armando
“The Food Song” sung by Borderline Passing
“Weapons and Clothes” sung by Sam, Albert, & Gee

Performance by Señora Aguon’s JFK Cultural Dance Class

Message from CLOSE UP (Host Student Organization): Rosalo, CLOSE UP PRO, Camille Calilang(President), Shalene Peralta (VP), Ericson Sabanes (Secretary), Kia Vaidungca (Treasurer)

• Offers an opportunity to take a closer look into our country; encouraged to participate in this organization
• Become Effective Communicators

• Participates in the following:
  • Beach Cleanups
  • Canned Food Drives
  • Community Luncheons (Thanksgiving, etc.)
  • Bell Ring (Salvation Army)
  • Christmas Carols (Hospitals, Nursing Homes)
  • Fundraisers (Car Washes, etc.)

Principal’s Report (Mr. Ken Chargualaf)

• WASC exit report
  • Every Team Member on the WASC commended JFK, excellence in every operational and instructional aspect of the school
  • Powerful learning and active teaching in the classrooms
  • Students are very well behaved; caring attitude
  • Campus is safe; literacy project-assess the ESLRs; monitor student achievement over time
  • Facility is exceptionally well maintained and clean, despite the fact that it’s a temporary campus
  • Everyone demonstrated excellence
• Thank you to the parents, teachers, JFK Administration, and students. Congratulations Islanders!

Thank you to the Clubs and Organizations that sponsored the JFK PTSA General Membership Meeting (Ms. Camacho)
Thank you to Parents, Teachers, and Students that helped out on the Happy Labor Day Campus Cleanup to prepare for the Accreditation (Ms. Camacho)
Recognition of the Chamorro Clubs accomplishments at the UOG Charter Day Festivities (Ms. Camacho)

• Curriculum (Ms. Camacho)
  
  • 3rd Quarter ending 16 March 2011; 4th Quarter begins 17 March 2011
  • Night School First Session ending 23 March 2011; Second Session beginning 24 March 2011. Please see your counselors
  • Summer School Program: JFK has requested that Okkodo and / or Simon Sanchez High Schools host JFK Students for Summer School (slots may be limited) awaiting the Superintendent’s approval. Will provide an update at a later time
• 29 March 2011 0700-1215 hours – Parent Teacher Conferences (Break from 10:00 to 10:15 AM)
• 18 – 22 April 2011: Easter Break

• PA System (Dr. Roberto)

• • Technicians assessed the extent of the damage; may not repair due to the move to the new campus
  • Faculty will continue to use the sirens and the whistles

• JFK Rebuild:
  • End April/First of May: IBC to complete main construction
  • End of May/First of June: Finishing touches should be completed
  • Request sent to the Superintendent to communicate with Core Tech in allowing containers on campus to load desks, books, equipment, etc.
  • Insurance for the new campus not effective until 01 August 2011
• Special Programs (Ms. Rosete)
  • 12 March 2011 Saturday (6:00 pm) Senior Parent Meeting at the Tamuning Senior Citizens Center
  • Special Olympics: Looking for volunteers to assist with food, tables, etc.
• Student Support (Ms. Hanzsek)
  • Lock Outs: School starts at 7:05am, you are considered tardy at 7:15am; 7:16am you will be locked out of the classroom
    • 1st Consequence: Sent to the office for a written warning
    • 2nd Consequence: Lunch Detention
    • 3rd Consequence: Work Detail
    • 4th Consequence: One day Suspension
    • 5th Consequence: Sent to Ms. Hanzsek’s office and Two day Suspension

Recognition of February Students of the Month (Islander Award) presented by Mr. Ken Chargualaf (accompanied by Dr. Roberto, Ms. Camacho, Mr. Andres, Ms. Rosete, Ms. Hanzsek, Mr. Pido, and Ms. Gumataotao)
Jerves Lidones Ruben Tiong Rachel Cabrera June Angoco
Christine Tawazen Joven Alcantaraq Chad Cruz Colleen Tedtaotao
Jake llarenas Clarissa Baumgartner Mia Mira Bernadette Lagardo
Joann Jose Royce Sanson Debra Hainen Shawn Mendiola

Recognition and Presentation of Certificates of Students that participated in the UOG Charter Day competition presented by Señora Aguon (accompanied by Señora Rodriguez and Señot Castro)
LeAnn Evaristo Brittany Borja Tiara Santos Mailene Coronado
Leila Evaristo Athena Baldwin Victoria Dueñas Brandon Mendiola
Joaquin Blas Shawn Mendiola
Special Recognition: Ray Barcinas Jr. took 1st Place Proficiency in the Chamorro Language and 2nd Place Oratorical

President’s Report (Marc Pido)

• Election of JFK PTSA Officers for SY2011-SY2012 at the next JFK PTSA General Membership Meeting
• WASC was impressed by the politeness and helpfulness of the students
  • Kids love to do the extra curricular activities
  • Loved how the 9th Grade Academy works
  • JFK drives student achievement and how the faculty takes available data and use it to improve the 9th Grade Academy and following through
  • Credit goes to the Teachers and Administrators to make the program successful
  • Challenge: Involvement of the JFK Community to increase student achievement and continue the high energy after the move to the new campus; continue to be resilient in the face of adversity
  • Thank you to the Teachers and the Administration Team

Secretary’s Report (Pauline Gumataotao)

• Minutes of the meeting (10 February 2011) passed to the General Membership Meeting for review and / or changes
• November and December JFK PTSA General Membership Meeting Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of 10 February 2011
Motion to Approve: Priscilla Mendiola (Parent / JFK PTSA PRO))
2nd the Motion: Bobbie Mendiola (Parent)
All in favor to approve the minutes; none opposed – Unanimous (passed)
Treasurer’s Report (Cynthia Moises)

• No changes to the accounts:
  • Checking Account: $844.46
  • Savings Account: $1, 314.43

Other Topics Discussed

• Training conducted at the Department of Revenue & Taxation (DRT) for PTOs, PTSA Officers, Treasurer’s, across the island to bring non-profit status into compliance
  • If PTA/PTOs raise money and are not registered as a non-profit nor have a tax exemption with the DRT, you must pay Gross Receipt Taxes (GRT) on fundraising events
  • Priscilla Mendiola (JFK PTSA PRO) and Eunice Aflague (JFK PTSA VP) have attended this DRT Training; JFK PTSA is working on getting into compliance

Issues/Concerns

• When JFK moves to the new campus, will there be re-districting? (Mr. Andres)

Response: There will be a meeting on 11 March 2011 to discuss the overcrowding in several High Schools and re-districting to include a 5-year trending. Not sure if JFK students will be affected

• • GW is 600-700 students more than what the facility can accommodate

* SAVE THE DATES and ANNOUNCEMENTS *

• AD Space and Yearbooks on currently on sale
• CLOSE UP display
• 29 March 2011 (700-1215): Parent Teacher Conference
• 18 – 22 April 2011: Easter Break
• 12 March 2011:
  • 6:00 pm: Senior Parent Meeting at the Tamuning Senior Citizens Center
  • Spicy Chicken Contest at CUL in Tamuning
  • 8:00am-4:00pm: CLOSE UP Car Wash @ McDonalds in Hagatna
  • 5:00pm: Girl’s Rugby Team (Playoffs) @ GWHS
  • 10:00am-12:00pm: Paddling & Water Safety Media Day @ Matapang Beach
  • 8:00am: Special Olympics
• Parents, please ensure that ALL Parents sign in on the attendance sheet, especially Out-Of-District Parents

Next General Membership Meeting: Thursday, 14 April 2011 6:30 pm

Motion to Adjourn: Gina Mira (Student)
2nd the motion: Priscilla Mendiola (Parent / JFK PTSA PRO)
Meeting adjourned at 7:53 pm

JFK PTSA Elected Officers
President: Marcus Pido
Vice President: Eunice Aflague
Treasurer: Cynthia Moises
Secretary: Pauline Gumataotao
Public Relations Officer (PRO): Priscilla Mendiola

* Meeting transcribed: 16 March 2011