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March 9, 2011
Student Council Meeting Minutes
March 9, 2011
Called to order by President, Amit Pasupathy, at 8:10 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 2/16/11.
Motion carried.
2. Club Fundraising
a) PE department is asking for $1250 for Mile Club t-shirts
i. about 200 students need Mile Club t-shirts
ii. Our extra money from the budget at the moment: $5, 185.49
iii. Do we want to cut the amount we give them or add to it?
iv. PE department seems to already have enough
v. A motion was made and seconded to give the PE department $625 for
Mile Club t-shirts. Motion carried.
b) Another fundraising request- will wait until we get more details
3. Fourth Dance- April 8, 2011 7-9:30
a) Most homerooms wanted a blacklight dance
b) Tickets may (or may not) be sold beforehand, officers will figure that out
4. Miller Idol
a) Tell homeroom about a mandatory meeting at brunch in room 33 on 3/10/11 for
all participants. If they want music, must bring CD or MP3 recording of music
b) Auditions: 3/15-3/18
c) Semifinals: 3/21-3/25
d) Finals: 4/4-4/5
e) Award ceremony: 4/7
f) Ask teachers if they want to sing as guests!
5. Teacher Appreciation Week
a) Go to tinyurl.com/taw2011
b) PLEASE DO IT by this week (due 3/11/11)
c) Homeroom reps must do this
6. Spirit Day
a) Pink Day 51% school participation
b) 100%- Chan (7)
c) 91%- Walia (8)
d) 85%- Stull (6)
e) 6th grade average participation: 53%
f) 7th grade average participation: 58%
g) 8th grade average participation: 46%
h) Mixed grade classes average participation: 43%
i) This Friday 3/11 is Pajama Day
j) Next Friday 3/18 is Miller Spirit Day
k) 3/25 is Twin Day
7. Spirit Day Point System
a) Points will be given to homerooms based on participation rates, the top 3
homerooms will get points
b) The number of points at stake will increase as the year progresses
c) Homeroom Reps: YOU MUST COUNT YOUR HOMEROOM CLASS’S
PARTICIPATION PERCENTAGE!
i. Chan: 3+2 (Miller Spirit Day) = 5 points
ii. Walia: 2 + 1 (Miller Spirit Day) = 3 points
iii. Yosh: 3 points (Miller Spirit Day)
iv. Stull: 1 point (Pink Day)
d) Homeroom Reps: How do you motivate your class for homeroom competitions
(spirit days etc.)
ALSO, tell your homerooms that the application forms in the office are for Student
Council and Leadership. If you want to be in Student Council, fill out a Leadership form.
If you want to be in Leadership, fill out a Leadership form. Due 3/22!
Meeting adjourned at 8:59 am.
March 9, 2011
Called to order by President, Amit Pasupathy, at 8:10 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 2/16/11.
Motion carried.
2. Club Fundraising
a) PE department is asking for $1250 for Mile Club t-shirts
i. about 200 students need Mile Club t-shirts
ii. Our extra money from the budget at the moment: $5, 185.49
iii. Do we want to cut the amount we give them or add to it?
iv. PE department seems to already have enough
v. A motion was made and seconded to give the PE department $625 for
Mile Club t-shirts. Motion carried.
b) Another fundraising request- will wait until we get more details
3. Fourth Dance- April 8, 2011 7-9:30
a) Most homerooms wanted a blacklight dance
b) Tickets may (or may not) be sold beforehand, officers will figure that out
4. Miller Idol
a) Tell homeroom about a mandatory meeting at brunch in room 33 on 3/10/11 for
all participants. If they want music, must bring CD or MP3 recording of music
b) Auditions: 3/15-3/18
c) Semifinals: 3/21-3/25
d) Finals: 4/4-4/5
e) Award ceremony: 4/7
f) Ask teachers if they want to sing as guests!
5. Teacher Appreciation Week
a) Go to tinyurl.com/taw2011
b) PLEASE DO IT by this week (due 3/11/11)
c) Homeroom reps must do this
6. Spirit Day
a) Pink Day 51% school participation
b) 100%- Chan (7)
c) 91%- Walia (8)
d) 85%- Stull (6)
e) 6th grade average participation: 53%
f) 7th grade average participation: 58%
g) 8th grade average participation: 46%
h) Mixed grade classes average participation: 43%
i) This Friday 3/11 is Pajama Day
j) Next Friday 3/18 is Miller Spirit Day
k) 3/25 is Twin Day
7. Spirit Day Point System
a) Points will be given to homerooms based on participation rates, the top 3
homerooms will get points
b) The number of points at stake will increase as the year progresses
c) Homeroom Reps: YOU MUST COUNT YOUR HOMEROOM CLASS’S
PARTICIPATION PERCENTAGE!
i. Chan: 3+2 (Miller Spirit Day) = 5 points
ii. Walia: 2 + 1 (Miller Spirit Day) = 3 points
iii. Yosh: 3 points (Miller Spirit Day)
iv. Stull: 1 point (Pink Day)
d) Homeroom Reps: How do you motivate your class for homeroom competitions
(spirit days etc.)
ALSO, tell your homerooms that the application forms in the office are for Student
Council and Leadership. If you want to be in Student Council, fill out a Leadership form.
If you want to be in Leadership, fill out a Leadership form. Due 3/22!
Meeting adjourned at 8:59 am.
February 16, 2011
Student Council Meeting Minutes
February 16, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:18 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan,
Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison, Homeroom Reps
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 2/2/11.
Motion carried.
2. 3rd Dance
a) Reps- get feedback: What did you/your homeroom classes think?
b) about 250 people attended
c) $650 profit
d) Will continue at next meeting
e) Price change?
i. maybe will sell tickets earlier ($3) and have it $5 at the gate
ii. REPS: ask your homerooms if they would want to have this ticket idea,
and ask them for ideas on how to do the tickets (we need something easy,
non-reproducible, and affordable)
iii. ideas: put sticker on ID card, use invisible ink on something (use UV light
to check)
3. Fourth Dance: April 8th, 2011 7-9:30 pm.
a) Poll: Do you want just a black light (not much decoration) dance or more of a
decoration based dance? Also, what about a theme you can dress up for?
b) Homeroom Reps: get all this feedback in (by email or something) BY 3/2/11
4. Teacher Appreciation Week
a) May 2nd-May 6th
b) visit tinyurl.com/taw2011 to check out an idea for cards for your teachers (reps,
tell your homerooms about this but try to keep it a secret from your teacher)
c) Email your homeroom classes if you can/have to and remind them
d) Use google/yahoo groups
e) There will also be a money donation box in the office to get gifts for teachers
f) All donations and cards are due on 3/2/11
5. Spirit Days
a) Hat day: what did you think?
b) A good amount of people participated in that spirit day
c) This Friday: Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day
d) Next Friday (3/4): Miller Spirit Day
e) Next Next Friday (3/11): Pajama Day
f) 3/25: Crazy Hair Day
g) 4/15: Twin Day
h) 4/29: will decide next time
i) A motion was made and seconded to approve these spirit days. Motion carried.
6. Spirit Day Motivation
a) Will have homeroom competitions in which the most spirited homeroom wins a
big prize/smaller prizes etc. (majority voted on this)
b) REPS: count the number of people participating in spirit days in your homeroom
class! Use the percentage!
c) Prize: pizza party? ice cream party? stuffed animal? maybe have a rotating stuffed
animal?
d) Discuss on googlegroups
7. Miller Idol
a) 3/18-3/25
b) Do you want a Simon-like character as a judge?
c) No teacher so far is willing to be that judge, so we won’t have one unless a
teacher is willing to
8. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) No donations from Lynbrook, so it is cancelled for now
b) If we get anything by 2/28, we will sell the items on 3/2
9. Next meeting is on 3/9/11
Meeting Adjourned at 8:58 am.
February 16, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:18 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan,
Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison, Homeroom Reps
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 2/2/11.
Motion carried.
2. 3rd Dance
a) Reps- get feedback: What did you/your homeroom classes think?
b) about 250 people attended
c) $650 profit
d) Will continue at next meeting
e) Price change?
i. maybe will sell tickets earlier ($3) and have it $5 at the gate
ii. REPS: ask your homerooms if they would want to have this ticket idea,
and ask them for ideas on how to do the tickets (we need something easy,
non-reproducible, and affordable)
iii. ideas: put sticker on ID card, use invisible ink on something (use UV light
to check)
3. Fourth Dance: April 8th, 2011 7-9:30 pm.
a) Poll: Do you want just a black light (not much decoration) dance or more of a
decoration based dance? Also, what about a theme you can dress up for?
b) Homeroom Reps: get all this feedback in (by email or something) BY 3/2/11
4. Teacher Appreciation Week
a) May 2nd-May 6th
b) visit tinyurl.com/taw2011 to check out an idea for cards for your teachers (reps,
tell your homerooms about this but try to keep it a secret from your teacher)
c) Email your homeroom classes if you can/have to and remind them
d) Use google/yahoo groups
e) There will also be a money donation box in the office to get gifts for teachers
f) All donations and cards are due on 3/2/11
5. Spirit Days
a) Hat day: what did you think?
b) A good amount of people participated in that spirit day
c) This Friday: Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day
d) Next Friday (3/4): Miller Spirit Day
e) Next Next Friday (3/11): Pajama Day
f) 3/25: Crazy Hair Day
g) 4/15: Twin Day
h) 4/29: will decide next time
i) A motion was made and seconded to approve these spirit days. Motion carried.
6. Spirit Day Motivation
a) Will have homeroom competitions in which the most spirited homeroom wins a
big prize/smaller prizes etc. (majority voted on this)
b) REPS: count the number of people participating in spirit days in your homeroom
class! Use the percentage!
c) Prize: pizza party? ice cream party? stuffed animal? maybe have a rotating stuffed
animal?
d) Discuss on googlegroups
7. Miller Idol
a) 3/18-3/25
b) Do you want a Simon-like character as a judge?
c) No teacher so far is willing to be that judge, so we won’t have one unless a
teacher is willing to
8. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) No donations from Lynbrook, so it is cancelled for now
b) If we get anything by 2/28, we will sell the items on 3/2
9. Next meeting is on 3/9/11
Meeting Adjourned at 8:58 am.
February 2, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
February 2, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:14 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
-Present: Mr. Headley, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi,
Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 1/26/11.
Motion carried.
2. Spirit Days
a) This Friday (2/4/11) is Hat Day
b) Next Friday (2/11/11) is Miller Spirit Day
c) 2/18 is Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day
d) A motion was made and seconded to make 3/25 Crazy Hair Day and 4/15 Twin
day. Motion carried.
e) Homeroom Reps: Don’t forget that you need to count the number of people in
your class who participate in the Spirit Day!
3. Spirit Day Motivation
a) Raffle every other week?
b) Raffle once a month?
c) Keep giving tickets and have a big prize at the end of the year?
d) Homeroom Competition (%) and maybe the homeroom with most gets a pizza
party?
e) Raffle off dance/corral entry/food tickets
f) Ask your homerooms which they prefer!
g) USE THE GOOGLEGROUP AND EMAIL!!!
4. Third Dance
a) Friday, Feb 4, 2011 4:30-7 pm. $5
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim In Paris
c) Game Center in Library
5. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) 8th graders can buy the following gently used items collected from Lynbrook for
$5 ONLY:
i. snow pants
ii. snow jackets
iii. gloves
iv. boots
v. gaiters
b) Dates: 2/17 at brunch and lunch, 2/18 at lunch and after school from 3:05-4:00
c) Where: Community Room
d) all money spent on this goes to scholarships for people who can’t afford to go to
Yosemite
6. So You Think You Can Dance
a) A lot of people want to watch, but not necessarily participate
b) Homeroom Reps: ask who will want to PARTICIPATE!!
7. Night Time Fashion Show
a) Some yes, some no
b) Maybe combine the after-party with the fashion show?
c) Have Mr. Yosh DJ?
8. Miller Idol
a) Signups are on the bulletin board in front of the office
b) ONLY 20 spaces!
c) Put on announcements
d) Reps, tell homerooms about this!
Meeting adjourned at 8:49 am.
February 2, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:14 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
-Present: Mr. Headley, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi,
Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 1/26/11.
Motion carried.
2. Spirit Days
a) This Friday (2/4/11) is Hat Day
b) Next Friday (2/11/11) is Miller Spirit Day
c) 2/18 is Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day
d) A motion was made and seconded to make 3/25 Crazy Hair Day and 4/15 Twin
day. Motion carried.
e) Homeroom Reps: Don’t forget that you need to count the number of people in
your class who participate in the Spirit Day!
3. Spirit Day Motivation
a) Raffle every other week?
b) Raffle once a month?
c) Keep giving tickets and have a big prize at the end of the year?
d) Homeroom Competition (%) and maybe the homeroom with most gets a pizza
party?
e) Raffle off dance/corral entry/food tickets
f) Ask your homerooms which they prefer!
g) USE THE GOOGLEGROUP AND EMAIL!!!
4. Third Dance
a) Friday, Feb 4, 2011 4:30-7 pm. $5
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim In Paris
c) Game Center in Library
5. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) 8th graders can buy the following gently used items collected from Lynbrook for
$5 ONLY:
i. snow pants
ii. snow jackets
iii. gloves
iv. boots
v. gaiters
b) Dates: 2/17 at brunch and lunch, 2/18 at lunch and after school from 3:05-4:00
c) Where: Community Room
d) all money spent on this goes to scholarships for people who can’t afford to go to
Yosemite
6. So You Think You Can Dance
a) A lot of people want to watch, but not necessarily participate
b) Homeroom Reps: ask who will want to PARTICIPATE!!
7. Night Time Fashion Show
a) Some yes, some no
b) Maybe combine the after-party with the fashion show?
c) Have Mr. Yosh DJ?
8. Miller Idol
a) Signups are on the bulletin board in front of the office
b) ONLY 20 spaces!
c) Put on announcements
d) Reps, tell homerooms about this!
Meeting adjourned at 8:49 am.
January 26, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
January 26, 2011
Called to order at 8:11 am by Amit Pasupathy, President, in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mrs. Orcutt, Mr. Headley, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from January
12, 2011. Motion passed.
2. Club Fundraising Approvals
a) Red Cross is asking for $100 for supplies to make care packages for the military
b) A motion was made and seconded to approve the $100 to Red Cross. Motion
passed.
3. Scoreboard Donation
a) Someone offered to donate $3000 for a new scoreboard in the name of Andy
Garrido.
b) We need to match the donation for the other scoreboard if we want both the
scoreboards to work and that will be in the name of the class of 2010-2011 (8th
grade gift)
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve the donation match for a new
scoreboard. Motion passed.
4. Spirit Days
a) Scarf Day: What did you think?
i. good, but bad timing (it was hot that day)
ii. many people didn’t wear a scarf
iii. advertise it more next time
b) This Friday: Miller Spirit Day
c) Next Friday: Hat Day (remind classes that some teachers do not like hats in class,
so they still have to follow class rules)
d) Homeroom Reps: Please try to remind your homeroom about the spirit day the
day before!
5. Third Dance
a) Next Friday, February 4th, 4:30-7 pm in MP Room!
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim in Paris
c) Price: $5
d) IT’S REALLY FUN YOU SHOULD COME! TELL PEOPLE TO COME!
e) And there will be a game center in the library (with Jenga!)
6. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) 8th graders can buy the following gently used items collected from Lynbrook for
$5 ONLY:
i. snow pants
ii. snow jackets
iii. gloves
iv. boots
v. gaiters
b) Dates: 2/17 at brunch and lunch, 2/18 at lunch and after school from 3:05-4:00
c) Where: Community Room
d) all money spent on this goes to scholarships for people who can’t afford to go to
Yosemite
7. Aqui
a) Fundraiser at Aqui restaurant on FEBRUARY 15th
b) 20% of the money will go to GRAD DANCE (so if you 8th graders want a fun
graduation, come and tell others to come!)
c) 6th/7th Graders can come too!
8. So You Think You Can Dance
a) Ask homerooms: Do we want a dance competition this year?
b) Also, Miller Idol will be in the middle of March and sign-ups are in front of the
office. Sign-ups will be closed at around the beginning of March
9. Night Time Fashion Show
a) Ask homerooms if they would want to pay $5 for a nighttime fashion show with
free drinks/snacks
b) Ask homerooms if they would want to pay an additional $5 for an “afterparty”
with dinner and drinks with music (free)
10. Green Committee Meeting
a) Thursday, 1/27 at lunch in Room 14
b) Come help the campus go green and tell others to come!
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 am.
January 26, 2011
Called to order at 8:11 am by Amit Pasupathy, President, in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mrs. Orcutt, Mr. Headley, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from January
12, 2011. Motion passed.
2. Club Fundraising Approvals
a) Red Cross is asking for $100 for supplies to make care packages for the military
b) A motion was made and seconded to approve the $100 to Red Cross. Motion
passed.
3. Scoreboard Donation
a) Someone offered to donate $3000 for a new scoreboard in the name of Andy
Garrido.
b) We need to match the donation for the other scoreboard if we want both the
scoreboards to work and that will be in the name of the class of 2010-2011 (8th
grade gift)
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve the donation match for a new
scoreboard. Motion passed.
4. Spirit Days
a) Scarf Day: What did you think?
i. good, but bad timing (it was hot that day)
ii. many people didn’t wear a scarf
iii. advertise it more next time
b) This Friday: Miller Spirit Day
c) Next Friday: Hat Day (remind classes that some teachers do not like hats in class,
so they still have to follow class rules)
d) Homeroom Reps: Please try to remind your homeroom about the spirit day the
day before!
5. Third Dance
a) Next Friday, February 4th, 4:30-7 pm in MP Room!
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim in Paris
c) Price: $5
d) IT’S REALLY FUN YOU SHOULD COME! TELL PEOPLE TO COME!
e) And there will be a game center in the library (with Jenga!)
6. Yosemite Clothing Drive
a) 8th graders can buy the following gently used items collected from Lynbrook for
$5 ONLY:
i. snow pants
ii. snow jackets
iii. gloves
iv. boots
v. gaiters
b) Dates: 2/17 at brunch and lunch, 2/18 at lunch and after school from 3:05-4:00
c) Where: Community Room
d) all money spent on this goes to scholarships for people who can’t afford to go to
Yosemite
7. Aqui
a) Fundraiser at Aqui restaurant on FEBRUARY 15th
b) 20% of the money will go to GRAD DANCE (so if you 8th graders want a fun
graduation, come and tell others to come!)
c) 6th/7th Graders can come too!
8. So You Think You Can Dance
a) Ask homerooms: Do we want a dance competition this year?
b) Also, Miller Idol will be in the middle of March and sign-ups are in front of the
office. Sign-ups will be closed at around the beginning of March
9. Night Time Fashion Show
a) Ask homerooms if they would want to pay $5 for a nighttime fashion show with
free drinks/snacks
b) Ask homerooms if they would want to pay an additional $5 for an “afterparty”
with dinner and drinks with music (free)
10. Green Committee Meeting
a) Thursday, 1/27 at lunch in Room 14
b) Come help the campus go green and tell others to come!
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 am.
January 12, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
January 12, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:13 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir, homeroom reps
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 12/15/10.
Motion passed.
2. Budget
a) Got $7,000 more from online sales
b) Can either: go back to old budget that was approved from beginning of year OR
make new budget
c) A motion was made and seconded to go back to the old proposed budget that
student council approved at the 10/27/10 full meeting. Motion passed.
3. Spirit Days:
1/21: Scarf Day
2/4: Hat Day
2/18: Pink Day
3/11: Pajama Day
3/25: Twin Day
4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/26, 5/31, 6/1, 6/3, 6/6,
6/7
a) Ideas for 4/15 Spirit Day: Stuffed Animal Day, Snuggie/Blanket Day,
Celebrity Day, Grade Level Color Day (4), Crazy Hair Day (20), Sports
[Jersey] Day (1), Mismatch Day (1)
b) 4/15 is Crazy Hair Day
4. 2nd Dance Compensation
a) Next two dances are with a different company so either karaoke at corral or
nothing
b) A motion was made and seconded to have karaoke at the corral as compensation
for the 2nd dance. Motion passed.
5. 3rd Dance
a) Friday, February 4th, 2011 from 4:30-7 pm
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim in Paris
c) Price: $5
d) Questions to ask homeroom classes:
i. How many people want the 3rd or 4th dance to be semi-formal? (dress more
formally. ex: boys wear collared shirts, girls wear skirts possibly)
ii. Comments on why/why not
iii. Would people be willing to pay more for a semi-formal dance?
iv. Poll website: http://tinyurl.com/semiformal2 PLEASE ANSWER!
e) Advertise that there is a game center in the library at dances
6. Club Funding
a) Fashion Club: $600 for supplies for accessories to sell at the corral, Fashion Show
items, fabric, machine needles/thread, etc.
i. Any money raised by fashion club over $600 will come back to
Student Council
b) WEB: $300 for food and prizes for the carnival
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve the above amounts of money to be
given to Fashion Club and WEB. Motion Passed.
*side note* How to Make a Motion: Say “I move…” NOT “I make a motion…”
Also, if you are a homeroom rep and your class is semester-long, please inform your
teacher that you will not be in that class anymore.
7. SSC Report
a) There will be parent/student surveys going out in the spring
b) It is up to the math teacher whether not he or she wants to give extra credit for
completing the survey
8. Green Committee Meeting in room 14 at lunch on 1/13/11 –Bring a friend!
Meeting Adjourned at 8:55 am.
January 12, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:13 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir, homeroom reps
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the meeting minutes from 12/15/10.
Motion passed.
2. Budget
a) Got $7,000 more from online sales
b) Can either: go back to old budget that was approved from beginning of year OR
make new budget
c) A motion was made and seconded to go back to the old proposed budget that
student council approved at the 10/27/10 full meeting. Motion passed.
3. Spirit Days:
1/21: Scarf Day
2/4: Hat Day
2/18: Pink Day
3/11: Pajama Day
3/25: Twin Day
4/15, 4/29, 5/13, 5/26, 5/31, 6/1, 6/3, 6/6,
6/7
a) Ideas for 4/15 Spirit Day: Stuffed Animal Day, Snuggie/Blanket Day,
Celebrity Day, Grade Level Color Day (4), Crazy Hair Day (20), Sports
[Jersey] Day (1), Mismatch Day (1)
b) 4/15 is Crazy Hair Day
4. 2nd Dance Compensation
a) Next two dances are with a different company so either karaoke at corral or
nothing
b) A motion was made and seconded to have karaoke at the corral as compensation
for the 2nd dance. Motion passed.
5. 3rd Dance
a) Friday, February 4th, 2011 from 4:30-7 pm
b) Theme: Cupid’s Got Bad Aim in Paris
c) Price: $5
d) Questions to ask homeroom classes:
i. How many people want the 3rd or 4th dance to be semi-formal? (dress more
formally. ex: boys wear collared shirts, girls wear skirts possibly)
ii. Comments on why/why not
iii. Would people be willing to pay more for a semi-formal dance?
iv. Poll website: http://tinyurl.com/semiformal2 PLEASE ANSWER!
e) Advertise that there is a game center in the library at dances
6. Club Funding
a) Fashion Club: $600 for supplies for accessories to sell at the corral, Fashion Show
items, fabric, machine needles/thread, etc.
i. Any money raised by fashion club over $600 will come back to
Student Council
b) WEB: $300 for food and prizes for the carnival
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve the above amounts of money to be
given to Fashion Club and WEB. Motion Passed.
*side note* How to Make a Motion: Say “I move…” NOT “I make a motion…”
Also, if you are a homeroom rep and your class is semester-long, please inform your
teacher that you will not be in that class anymore.
7. SSC Report
a) There will be parent/student surveys going out in the spring
b) It is up to the math teacher whether not he or she wants to give extra credit for
completing the survey
8. Green Committee Meeting in room 14 at lunch on 1/13/11 –Bring a friend!
Meeting Adjourned at 8:55 am.
December 15, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
December 15, 2010
Called to order at 8:12 am in room 14 by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the officer meeting minutes for 12/
1/10. Motion passed.
2. Second Dance
a) Bad DJ
b) Some students think decorations matter, some don’t think so at all
c) Some decorations weren’t even noticed
d) People want better songs
e) Website for dance feedback: tinyurl.com/decstat
3. Third Dance
a) Friday, February 4, 2011 4:30-7:00 pm
b) Proposed price of $5 instead of $3
i. A motion was made and seconded to approve the new dance
price for the next two dances for this year as $5. Motion passed.
c) Go to social committee meeting on Friday, 12/17 at lunch in room 14 to decide
the theme! (changed to library)
d) OR vote here: tinyurl.com/febtheme
4. Club Bylaw Amendment
a) Clarification of “consent of Miller Student Council and Administration”
b) Will talk about at next officer meeting
5. Budget
a) Taiko Club only used $573.56 out of the $600
b) Communication Arts only used $650 out of the $1000
c) Fright Night only used $93.88 out of the $150
d) Veterans’ Food only used $45 out of the $200
e) Golden Hoofprint Candy- $25 (wasn’t on the list)
f) Dances- $700 (wasn’t on list)
g) Corrals- $1500 (wasn’t on list)
h) The following budget proposals have been motioned, seconded, and passed:
i. After School Sports- $5000 to $4000
ii. 8th Grade Award Night- $2000 to $1500
iii. Science Bowl- $300 to $275
iv. NJHS- $300 to $275
v. Student Council Spending Money- $1000 to $500
6. Club Fundraising Approvals
a) Red Cross Club- $100 for care packages for the military
b) Will decide later, need to clarify some information
7. Spirit Days
a) 2 for each month
b) Advertise through Facebook?
c) Pajama Day in March?
d) Leprechaun Day/Crazy Shoes Day/Green Day in March?
e) Backwards Clothes Day/Cartoon Character Day in April?
f) Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day in February?
g) Gothic Day?
h) Stripes Day?
i) The above are all possible ideas that will be talked about and finalized later on.
December 15, 2010
Called to order at 8:12 am in room 14 by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the officer meeting minutes for 12/
1/10. Motion passed.
2. Second Dance
a) Bad DJ
b) Some students think decorations matter, some don’t think so at all
c) Some decorations weren’t even noticed
d) People want better songs
e) Website for dance feedback: tinyurl.com/decstat
3. Third Dance
a) Friday, February 4, 2011 4:30-7:00 pm
b) Proposed price of $5 instead of $3
i. A motion was made and seconded to approve the new dance
price for the next two dances for this year as $5. Motion passed.
c) Go to social committee meeting on Friday, 12/17 at lunch in room 14 to decide
the theme! (changed to library)
d) OR vote here: tinyurl.com/febtheme
4. Club Bylaw Amendment
a) Clarification of “consent of Miller Student Council and Administration”
b) Will talk about at next officer meeting
5. Budget
a) Taiko Club only used $573.56 out of the $600
b) Communication Arts only used $650 out of the $1000
c) Fright Night only used $93.88 out of the $150
d) Veterans’ Food only used $45 out of the $200
e) Golden Hoofprint Candy- $25 (wasn’t on the list)
f) Dances- $700 (wasn’t on list)
g) Corrals- $1500 (wasn’t on list)
h) The following budget proposals have been motioned, seconded, and passed:
i. After School Sports- $5000 to $4000
ii. 8th Grade Award Night- $2000 to $1500
iii. Science Bowl- $300 to $275
iv. NJHS- $300 to $275
v. Student Council Spending Money- $1000 to $500
6. Club Fundraising Approvals
a) Red Cross Club- $100 for care packages for the military
b) Will decide later, need to clarify some information
7. Spirit Days
a) 2 for each month
b) Advertise through Facebook?
c) Pajama Day in March?
d) Leprechaun Day/Crazy Shoes Day/Green Day in March?
e) Backwards Clothes Day/Cartoon Character Day in April?
f) Pink Day/Breast Cancer Awareness Day in February?
g) Gothic Day?
h) Stripes Day?
i) The above are all possible ideas that will be talked about and finalized later on.
December 1, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
December 1, 2010
Called to order at 8:17 am by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Agenda Items/Introduction
2. Green Officers’ Announcements
a) First Green Committee meeting at lunch in Room 14, on 12/2
b) Eco-friendly Quiz winner: Ms. Johnson’s class (for the second quiz)
3. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to pass the meeting minutes from 11/10/10.
Motion carried.
4. New Meeting Schedule
a) Sent out to Google group
b) Full meetings should be every other week in Room 14 at 8:10
c) Exceptions: 1/26 and 2/2
d) No meeting during Yosemite week/holidays
e) If there are any changes, an email will be sent out to the Google group
5. Second Dance
a) Friday, 12/3/10 from 4:30-7 pm
b) First time we’re counting the number of people who attend
c) There will be an iceberg container for donations for Red Cross to support Sunday Friends (for homeless adults) near entrance
d) Have reps ask homeroom classes:
i. Do decorations affect the outcome of a dance?
ii. How much does price/time affect student attendance?
6. Halloween Parade Feedback
a) Should extend lunch more?
b) Was very crowded, hard to find where to line up for parade
c) Contest winners were hard to find
d) Should have a wider variety of songs
e) More categories
f) More organized
g) Leave space for people that are part of the parade to put backpacks
7. SSC Report
a) Will have tech surveys
b) Passed funds: $728 for woodshop materials, $275 for a paper shredder, $877 for power batteries,
$1000 for science classes, $1000 for the fridge (cooking class)
8. Club Bylaws
a) Everyone read them
b) A motion was made and seconded to approve those Club Bylaws. Motion carried.
9. Student Council Ideas (from reps)
a) Miller Idol or Miller’s Got Talent DVD (can sell)
b) More vegetarian food choices in cafeteria
c) Separate lunch lines for each grade
d) Turf field/rubber track
e) More fun clubs
10. Magazine Drive
a) Gross sales: $48,711.78
b) Expenses: $33,812.87 (to QSP)
c) Total profit: $14,898.91
d) $8000 less than lowest year’s amount raised
e) If we don’t earn more money these things will be cut: after school sports, dances/
corrals, 8th grade award night
f) Might raise costs of dances/corrals
g) Might let 6th graders go to the dance? (Have them go to the gym possibly?)
h) Can get more money from online sales and other fundraisers
i) Fundraiser ideas: car wash, bake sale, snack shop after school?
j) Can eliminate useless spending such as:
i. Some clubs may be taking too much?
ii. Corrals might not be worth it? (would be cut next year)
k) More ideas will be discussed later on
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 am.
December 1, 2010
Called to order at 8:17 am by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Agenda Items/Introduction
2. Green Officers’ Announcements
a) First Green Committee meeting at lunch in Room 14, on 12/2
b) Eco-friendly Quiz winner: Ms. Johnson’s class (for the second quiz)
3. Last Meeting’s Minutes
a) A motion was made and seconded to pass the meeting minutes from 11/10/10.
Motion carried.
4. New Meeting Schedule
a) Sent out to Google group
b) Full meetings should be every other week in Room 14 at 8:10
c) Exceptions: 1/26 and 2/2
d) No meeting during Yosemite week/holidays
e) If there are any changes, an email will be sent out to the Google group
5. Second Dance
a) Friday, 12/3/10 from 4:30-7 pm
b) First time we’re counting the number of people who attend
c) There will be an iceberg container for donations for Red Cross to support Sunday Friends (for homeless adults) near entrance
d) Have reps ask homeroom classes:
i. Do decorations affect the outcome of a dance?
ii. How much does price/time affect student attendance?
6. Halloween Parade Feedback
a) Should extend lunch more?
b) Was very crowded, hard to find where to line up for parade
c) Contest winners were hard to find
d) Should have a wider variety of songs
e) More categories
f) More organized
g) Leave space for people that are part of the parade to put backpacks
7. SSC Report
a) Will have tech surveys
b) Passed funds: $728 for woodshop materials, $275 for a paper shredder, $877 for power batteries,
$1000 for science classes, $1000 for the fridge (cooking class)
8. Club Bylaws
a) Everyone read them
b) A motion was made and seconded to approve those Club Bylaws. Motion carried.
9. Student Council Ideas (from reps)
a) Miller Idol or Miller’s Got Talent DVD (can sell)
b) More vegetarian food choices in cafeteria
c) Separate lunch lines for each grade
d) Turf field/rubber track
e) More fun clubs
10. Magazine Drive
a) Gross sales: $48,711.78
b) Expenses: $33,812.87 (to QSP)
c) Total profit: $14,898.91
d) $8000 less than lowest year’s amount raised
e) If we don’t earn more money these things will be cut: after school sports, dances/
corrals, 8th grade award night
f) Might raise costs of dances/corrals
g) Might let 6th graders go to the dance? (Have them go to the gym possibly?)
h) Can get more money from online sales and other fundraisers
i) Fundraiser ideas: car wash, bake sale, snack shop after school?
j) Can eliminate useless spending such as:
i. Some clubs may be taking too much?
ii. Corrals might not be worth it? (would be cut next year)
k) More ideas will be discussed later on
Meeting adjourned at 8:57 am.
November 10, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Janice, Ruchi
1. Meeting Minutes Approval
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the October 27,
2010 Full Student Council Meeting. Motion carried.
2. Budget
a) Hsinchu- $400
b) Leadership- $500
c) Student Council (any random needed spendings)- $1000
d) A motion was made and seconded to approve these budget proposal changes.
Motion carried.
3. Halloween Parade Feedback
a) Music was good, though some songs were replayed a lot
b) Need to keep crowd’s attention
c) Find out who the “Math Test” girl was
d) Have reps ask homeroom classes for feedback
4. 2nd Dance
a) December 3rd, 4:30-7:00 pm
b) Ice Age Theme
c) Collaborate with DJ
d) Ask homeroom classes for suggested songs
e) Encourage people from homeroom classes to join Dance Committee
5. Miller Green Plans
a) Will have a Green Committee that helps make/decide/carry out “green” plans
b) Website for Green Committee: http://sites.google.com/site/mmsgreencommittee/
announcements?pli=1
c) Will have a homeroom Eco-Quiz on 11/15 and 11/17
d) Green Hoofprint Awards
i. Will have award design contest
ii. It’s an award for going green
6. Ideas: What do you want to see get done in student council this year?
a) Nothing class curriculum-related
7. Miller Idol Talent Show
a) Was planned to be combined, but instead, might be separate
b) Most people want “Miller’s Got Talent” instead of “Talent Show”
c) Judging is same as last year
d) No singers for Miller’s Got Talent
e) Ask homerooms for suggestions
8. Veterans’ Day Assembly
a) $200 budget for snacks etc. for next year’s assembly. A motion was made to
approve this and it was seconded. Motion carried.
b) Tell homerooms that Miller was very respectful during the assembly
c) We need new flags, especially the CA flag
i. Either buy separate ones for assemblies or just buy new pairs as needed
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 am.
November 10, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Janice, Ruchi
1. Meeting Minutes Approval
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the October 27,
2010 Full Student Council Meeting. Motion carried.
2. Budget
a) Hsinchu- $400
b) Leadership- $500
c) Student Council (any random needed spendings)- $1000
d) A motion was made and seconded to approve these budget proposal changes.
Motion carried.
3. Halloween Parade Feedback
a) Music was good, though some songs were replayed a lot
b) Need to keep crowd’s attention
c) Find out who the “Math Test” girl was
d) Have reps ask homeroom classes for feedback
4. 2nd Dance
a) December 3rd, 4:30-7:00 pm
b) Ice Age Theme
c) Collaborate with DJ
d) Ask homeroom classes for suggested songs
e) Encourage people from homeroom classes to join Dance Committee
5. Miller Green Plans
a) Will have a Green Committee that helps make/decide/carry out “green” plans
b) Website for Green Committee: http://sites.google.com/site/mmsgreencommittee/
announcements?pli=1
c) Will have a homeroom Eco-Quiz on 11/15 and 11/17
d) Green Hoofprint Awards
i. Will have award design contest
ii. It’s an award for going green
6. Ideas: What do you want to see get done in student council this year?
a) Nothing class curriculum-related
7. Miller Idol Talent Show
a) Was planned to be combined, but instead, might be separate
b) Most people want “Miller’s Got Talent” instead of “Talent Show”
c) Judging is same as last year
d) No singers for Miller’s Got Talent
e) Ask homerooms for suggestions
8. Veterans’ Day Assembly
a) $200 budget for snacks etc. for next year’s assembly. A motion was made to
approve this and it was seconded. Motion carried.
b) Tell homerooms that Miller was very respectful during the assembly
c) We need new flags, especially the CA flag
i. Either buy separate ones for assemblies or just buy new pairs as needed
Meeting adjourned at 8:46 am.
October 27, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
October 27, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:22 am.
Assembly: Advisers, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison, Homeroom Reps
1. Introductions/Agenda Shown
2. Meeting Minutes Approval
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the October 6,
2010 Full Student Council Meeting. Motion carried.
3. Rep Meeting Schedule Shown
4. Proposed Budget Changes
a) Turkey Trot changed from $600 to $500
b) Taiko Groups changed from $1000 to $600
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve these changes. Motion carried.
5. Club Bylaws
a) Read out, explained
b) Will make changes and will be talked about later on
6. Halloween Parade
a) Showed final categories
b) Costumes must be appropriate and follow school dress code
7. Anyone with iPod that can be donated for student council events, talk to Amit.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 am.
October 27, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:22 am.
Assembly: Advisers, Officers, SSC Reps, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison, Homeroom Reps
1. Introductions/Agenda Shown
2. Meeting Minutes Approval
a) A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from the October 6,
2010 Full Student Council Meeting. Motion carried.
3. Rep Meeting Schedule Shown
4. Proposed Budget Changes
a) Turkey Trot changed from $600 to $500
b) Taiko Groups changed from $1000 to $600
c) A motion was made and seconded to approve these changes. Motion carried.
5. Club Bylaws
a) Read out, explained
b) Will make changes and will be talked about later on
6. Halloween Parade
a) Showed final categories
b) Costumes must be appropriate and follow school dress code
7. Anyone with iPod that can be donated for student council events, talk to Amit.
Meeting Adjourned at 9:00 am.
October 6, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:23 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, homeroom reps
1. Officer Introductions
2. Homeroom Rep Training
a) Responsibilities, powers, consequences
3. Music in the Quad
a) Cleanliness: still a LOT of trash everywhere
Mainly around quad, field, and basketball courts
b) Many students want more songs and better songs
c) Buy an iPod shuffle (or any kind) for events? OR ask if any student/parent is
willing to donate an iPod (used or new)
4. Social Committee
a) What they do
b) First meeting time and place (10/12/10, lunch, room 33)
c) Explain sub-committees
d) Show application forms and where to get them
5. Funds
a) Not taking votes yet, will cover next time
6. Halloween Parade
a) Explain what it is and the prizes
b) Share officer-decided categories
c) Ideas suggested by reps: prettiest, best from each grade level, most attitude
(personality fits costume), most school spirited, and most impressive/best overall
7. First Dance Feedback
a) Some like DJ, others don’t
b) Should have more decorations
Students kept popping balloons
8. Reps Fill Out Attendance Sheet/Contact Info
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 am.
October 6, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:23 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, Homeroom Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, homeroom reps
1. Officer Introductions
2. Homeroom Rep Training
a) Responsibilities, powers, consequences
3. Music in the Quad
a) Cleanliness: still a LOT of trash everywhere
Mainly around quad, field, and basketball courts
b) Many students want more songs and better songs
c) Buy an iPod shuffle (or any kind) for events? OR ask if any student/parent is
willing to donate an iPod (used or new)
4. Social Committee
a) What they do
b) First meeting time and place (10/12/10, lunch, room 33)
c) Explain sub-committees
d) Show application forms and where to get them
5. Funds
a) Not taking votes yet, will cover next time
6. Halloween Parade
a) Explain what it is and the prizes
b) Share officer-decided categories
c) Ideas suggested by reps: prettiest, best from each grade level, most attitude
(personality fits costume), most school spirited, and most impressive/best overall
7. First Dance Feedback
a) Some like DJ, others don’t
b) Should have more decorations
Students kept popping balloons
8. Reps Fill Out Attendance Sheet/Contact Info
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 am.
