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In attendance: Kay Burr, Nerinita Pellegatti, Cheryl Dellepiane, Dare Doolittle, Hector Ornelas, Martina Martin, Michael Fahy, Karen Glow, dino Stirpe, Lisa Karahalios, Andrew Dayao, Steven Giraldo, Josephina Reynoso, Stella Gazarian
The first SBM meeting of the school year was held at the Verdugo Hilton (Rm. 126), great fun was had by all.
Leadership president Andrew Dayao revieiwed the schedule of fall activities:
Sept. 11th memorial on Keltner Glen and planting of two memorial rose bushes in the rose garden.
"Spirit Week" has been replaced by "Spirit Fridays" spread over the month of October into November.
The Homecoming Parade on Nov 8th, and the Homecoming Dance on Nov. 9th
Halloween costume contest on Halloween.

There was concern voiced over racy lyrics in a song played at last year's pep rally. It was suggested and agreed upon that teachers and advisors should closely monitor music and presentations by students.

Starting Mon. 23rd of Sept. the Monday reading of the bulletin will continue. Mr. Stirpe has worked to get the bugs out of it. It will be done immediately at the start of per. 2 so as not to interrupt class after it has started.

Mrs. Dellepiane thanked the staff for a smooth opening to the school year which includes 100 more students than the district had projected. We were also forwarned that renorming has reared its ugly head.

The phone system is partially working. You can hook your phones back up and call out through the office without fear that the students can access the PA system. Room to room calling has not been programmed yet because we are waiting for training from the district. Eventually you will be able to diall 911 directly. The system cannot be set up for you to dial out directly. This concerns the front office staff who fears they will be overtaxed by dialing out for teachers.

If you call to report an absence, don't press 0, press 202 for the front office, otherwise you will get no response before 7:30am, or will get the attendance or counselling office after 7:30am.

Vickie Lopez presented proposal to get more instruments for the band. She has had an increase in her class sizes and is in desperate need of instruments. She has one flute and thirty students who want to play flute. She also informed us that the percussion ensemble came in second in So. Cal., and most of the money for their competitions is raised by the band members. She is also doing her best to get community support.

If you have any SBM concerns please attend our next meeting on Sept. 24th in room 126.
Have a great year!