Flag Salute – led by parliamentarian James Halley
Call to order
SSC Vice-President, David Angelo called to order the regular meeting at 5:06 PM on in the school library.
SSC quorum was confirmed
SSC members in attendance:
              Parents- David Angelo, Pat Gomez, Alfredo Martinez, Esther Mejia, and Antoinette Paez
              Students- Alyssa Nunez
Classified Staff- none
Certificated Staff- James Halley, Mary Chapman, Mr. Gutierrez and Martin Martinez
Administration- Sam Genis, Dr. Yvette Ventura
Members who sent regrets: Dr. Aurora Villon

Visitors in attendance:  Aurora Alcaraz, Brissa De La Rosa, Gabrielle De La Rosa, Marias G. Figueroa and Sarita Mota
Approval of minutes from last meeting
School site council members individually read the March 3rd   meeting minutes. Alfredo Martinez motioned/ James Halley 2nd the minutes. Motion carried and passed. Minutes approved.
Student representatives report-  Alyssa Nunez reported the following:

• Sadie’s Dance- “Couples throughout history” was a success
• 4/16 Dodge ball tournament
• 4/22 Parent conference
• ASB Elections in two weeks
• 4/29 Project Fair
• Ms. Chapman added to the student rep. report that United Methodist Church donated gently worn prom outfits for any student having a need. There was a fashion show to showcase the dresses.

DAC report-; No report.
Special Education- (copied from Up to Speed with SPED report)Mr. Gutierrez reported the following from his “Up to Speed with SPED” report;

• Ms. Arce speaks for us all when she says that the use of LCD projectors and document readers will be a great addition to our classrooms. It will allow us to use more primary sources, as well as provide more mediums to address different learning styles. We are extremely appreciative of this opportunity.
• More seniors and juniors are passing their CAHSEE. We look forward to the results for our sophomores, who took it for the first time last March.
• Mr. Brandt would like to comment on the positive use of hands on experiments and demonstrations in his Earth Science class. Once again he is doing his live volcano demonstration with his students, which also happens to be a collaboration with the Art department. The Art department graciously provided the materials necessary for the students to paint their volcanoes. Cross-departmental collaboration is a valuable teaching tool.
• Mr. Brandt also wanted to note a bit of serendipity, as his earthquake lectures took place around the time of the recent Pico Rivera 4.4 quake. So if anyone knows anyone with a seismograph/Richter scale, send it his way.
• Some of our students are now able to take a modified version of the CST, the CMA.
• The Senior Luncheon will be on Wednesday, May 26 in room S-5

EIA SCE/ EIA LEP 

• Mr. Genis disseminated the revised “2009-10 Allocations” for categorical funds (dated 3/3/10). He pointed out the increase funding in SCE funds but decrease in LEP funds.   
• ERUSD  El Rancho Highs School 2009-10 Revised Allocation

GATE-  No report
Administration- Mr. Genis  reported the following:

• Recapped Academic Decathlon team placing 4th in LA County out of 66 schools. The team went on to compete on March 18th & 19th at the State competition finishing 13th out of 62 schools. This was quite an improvement from placing 27th last year. .  
•  A survey to measure approval of the new bell/semester schedule was given out to the teachers as stipulated in the agreement. 62% of the teachers approved the new schedule. However, there will be some adjustments in the tutorial section.
• There will be a change in the CST testing schedule. Testing will be spread out into three weeks rather than one week. Teachers will be testing their own students.
• Mr. Genis disseminated a handout with local and state government officials contact information.

Separate Action items:

• Budget approvals and revision
• Mr. Genis disseminated a detailed expenditure list for SSC member review and approval. The list of purchases was made with teacher input. Items they requested from their “wish list”.
• Esther Mejia motioned to approve the itemized expenditures from SCE funds as presented. Tony Paez seconded the motion. SSC members voted unanimously to approve purchases. 
• PTSA
• Tabled to May meeting. 

Public Comment

• Ms. Aurora Alcaraz shared some information about the “Parent Leadership Council” /PTO. Mr. Angelo requested that she shares more information by adding her to the agenda at the next SSC meeting.
• Ms. Chapman shared that there will be no Cinco de Mayo celebration due to state testing; however there will be a Multi cultural celebration on May 27th.
• Esther Mejia requested the SSC section of the school website be updated with this year’s approved minutes.

Agenda Forecast

• Demonstration of LCD projectors
• PTSA & PTO presentation
• SSC Election
• Updated itemized list of purchases from categorical funds as requested by Pat Gomez

Upcoming SSC meeting to be held on May 5    
James Halley motioned/ Esther Mejia seconded the meeting adjournment.
David Angelo officially adjourned the meeting at 6:09 pm.
Minutes submitted by:  Esther Mejia/SSC Secretary