March 2, 2011
Student Council Meeting Minutes
March 2, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Magazine Drive Pitch
a) Will be on March 10th, all officers will miss 0 and 1st period.
2. Pink Day
a) A school average of 51% participated
b) Ask the homeroom reps with the highest and lowest class percentages how they
brought up/promoted the spirit day
3. Miller Idol
a) Auditions are from March 15-18
b) There are unique American Idol-like signs for contestants
c) Students will vote for the winner in the final round by donating money for
Pennies for Patients to the contestant(s) they like
4. Fourth Dance
a) April 8th, 7-9:30 pm
b) Will most likely a black light dance
c) Need to buy the black lights
5. Budget- still the same
6. Sergeant-at-Arms Report
a) about 6 reps didn’t show up last meeting
b) 3 of them are the same people who never come
c) Notify the alternate that he/she will be the rep for the people who never come
7. Nothing for SSC, the meeting was postponed
8. Green Officer Report
a) Continuing with the recycling project
b) Might start another project soon
c) Getting the gray paper bins out is the priority right now
d) Walk to school week will start in April
e) Meeting at lunch in room 14 on Thursday, March 3rd
9. Student Council needs to ask the school administration about lunch like theft and
solutions such as the position of the speed line.
10. Jessica’s Scooter Rack Plan
a) hasn’t been able to get the pipes, will look for them elsewhere
Meeting Adjourned at 8:43 am.
March 2, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan,
Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Magazine Drive Pitch
a) Will be on March 10th, all officers will miss 0 and 1st period.
2. Pink Day
a) A school average of 51% participated
b) Ask the homeroom reps with the highest and lowest class percentages how they
brought up/promoted the spirit day
3. Miller Idol
a) Auditions are from March 15-18
b) There are unique American Idol-like signs for contestants
c) Students will vote for the winner in the final round by donating money for
Pennies for Patients to the contestant(s) they like
4. Fourth Dance
a) April 8th, 7-9:30 pm
b) Will most likely a black light dance
c) Need to buy the black lights
5. Budget- still the same
6. Sergeant-at-Arms Report
a) about 6 reps didn’t show up last meeting
b) 3 of them are the same people who never come
c) Notify the alternate that he/she will be the rep for the people who never come
7. Nothing for SSC, the meeting was postponed
8. Green Officer Report
a) Continuing with the recycling project
b) Might start another project soon
c) Getting the gray paper bins out is the priority right now
d) Walk to school week will start in April
e) Meeting at lunch in room 14 on Thursday, March 3rd
9. Student Council needs to ask the school administration about lunch like theft and
solutions such as the position of the speed line.
10. Jessica’s Scooter Rack Plan
a) hasn’t been able to get the pipes, will look for them elsewhere
Meeting Adjourned at 8:43 am.
February 9, 2011
Student Council Meeting Minutes
February 9, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:10 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps,
Present: Mrs. Orcutt, Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir
1. Nothing with club fundraising or budget
2. Third Dance
a) 250-280 people attended (less attendance)
b) Profit was about $650?
c) Maybe talk about lowering dance price at the full meeting
d) Mrs. Reed suggested $5 at gate, $3 for tickets
i. But might cost too much to get tickets
ii. Hard to find something easy to use, cheap, and non-reproducible
iii. Wristbands? Different color tickets?
iv. Maybe something unique that relates to theme
3. Fourth Dance
a) Friday, April 8th, 7-9:30
b) 2 possible themes:
-Black light (no other decorations though)
-Beach theme
c) With black light, we would need to buy them and find ways to put them
somewhere where the dance would be
d) Poll through homeroom reps if 7th/8th graders want JUST a black light dance (not
much of a theme or other decorations), or have more of a decoration based dance/
theme, or a dance/theme that would allow student to “dress up”
4. Miller Idol
a) 20 people signed up, some people might not be serious about singing though
b) Maybe will have a waiting list just in case
c) 2 judges confirmed: Madame Kennedy and Ms. Emerson
d) Poll homerooms: Have Simon or just have the current judges?
e) Mr. Arnold as Randy?
5. Nothing new with SSC
6. Note: everyone should be on the googlegroups now
7. Green Officer Report:
a) Applying for a $1000 grant for the garden
b) Will start garbage collect plan next week
c) Meeting will be next week
8. Officer Books: send the title of the books to Amit soon if you haven’t already!
9. Scooters in the Office
a) The nurse’s office is getting crowded with scooters
b) Jessica has a plan to use PVC pipes and metal bars to make something that will
hold the scooters and keep them organized
c) She asked for a donation from Orchard Supply Hardware
February 9, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:10 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps,
Present: Mrs. Orcutt, Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Allison, Prashant, Mihir
1. Nothing with club fundraising or budget
2. Third Dance
a) 250-280 people attended (less attendance)
b) Profit was about $650?
c) Maybe talk about lowering dance price at the full meeting
d) Mrs. Reed suggested $5 at gate, $3 for tickets
i. But might cost too much to get tickets
ii. Hard to find something easy to use, cheap, and non-reproducible
iii. Wristbands? Different color tickets?
iv. Maybe something unique that relates to theme
3. Fourth Dance
a) Friday, April 8th, 7-9:30
b) 2 possible themes:
-Black light (no other decorations though)
-Beach theme
c) With black light, we would need to buy them and find ways to put them
somewhere where the dance would be
d) Poll through homeroom reps if 7th/8th graders want JUST a black light dance (not
much of a theme or other decorations), or have more of a decoration based dance/
theme, or a dance/theme that would allow student to “dress up”
4. Miller Idol
a) 20 people signed up, some people might not be serious about singing though
b) Maybe will have a waiting list just in case
c) 2 judges confirmed: Madame Kennedy and Ms. Emerson
d) Poll homerooms: Have Simon or just have the current judges?
e) Mr. Arnold as Randy?
5. Nothing new with SSC
6. Note: everyone should be on the googlegroups now
7. Green Officer Report:
a) Applying for a $1000 grant for the garden
b) Will start garbage collect plan next week
c) Meeting will be next week
8. Officer Books: send the title of the books to Amit soon if you haven’t already!
9. Scooters in the Office
a) The nurse’s office is getting crowded with scooters
b) Jessica has a plan to use PVC pipes and metal bars to make something that will
hold the scooters and keep them organized
c) She asked for a donation from Orchard Supply Hardware
February 1, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
February 1, 2011
Called to order at 12:42 by Amit Pasupathy, President, in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ruchi, Janice,
Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Magazine Drive
a) Someone from a new magazine drive company will present their pitch to student
council on March 10th from 7:45-9 am.
2. Budget: nothing new
3. Sergeant-at-Arms Report
a) Most homeroom reps went to the last full meeting
4. Social Chair Report
a) Miller Idol
i. Judges: Stever Tyler-Ms. Emerson
Randy-Mr. Arnold?
Ellen-Madame Kennedy
Simon(?)
Can have “guest” judges like Jennifer Lopez etc.
ii. Email teachers who would like to sing
iii. Student Council will sing a song
iv. Prizes: Target gift cards
1st-$20
2nd-$15
3rd-$10
b) Dance: Friday, February 4th
i. Will advertise during Music in the Quad
ii. Decorations are all ready
iii. Will still count number of people at the dance
iv. Might put fog machine on ceiling?
c) Spirit Days
i. Encourage people more
ii. Motivation: raffle tickets to get a prize either once every spirit day, or collect
until end of year, then do raffle
iii. Or can give away “free dance passes” or “free corral passes”
iv. Have homeroom reps count classes
v. Class with most people wearing spirited clothing gets a prize
5. Secretary Report
a) Will have a Student Council Pass for officers and SSC reps, will pass out at next
officer meeting
6. Officer Books: find two books that would have helped with your job, send the titles to
Amit bye Feb 9th
7. Green Officer Report
a) Everything going well
b) Next meeting’s date will be determined
Meeting adjourned at 12:09 pm.
February 1, 2011
Called to order at 12:42 by Amit Pasupathy, President, in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ruchi, Janice,
Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Magazine Drive
a) Someone from a new magazine drive company will present their pitch to student
council on March 10th from 7:45-9 am.
2. Budget: nothing new
3. Sergeant-at-Arms Report
a) Most homeroom reps went to the last full meeting
4. Social Chair Report
a) Miller Idol
i. Judges: Stever Tyler-Ms. Emerson
Randy-Mr. Arnold?
Ellen-Madame Kennedy
Simon(?)
Can have “guest” judges like Jennifer Lopez etc.
ii. Email teachers who would like to sing
iii. Student Council will sing a song
iv. Prizes: Target gift cards
1st-$20
2nd-$15
3rd-$10
b) Dance: Friday, February 4th
i. Will advertise during Music in the Quad
ii. Decorations are all ready
iii. Will still count number of people at the dance
iv. Might put fog machine on ceiling?
c) Spirit Days
i. Encourage people more
ii. Motivation: raffle tickets to get a prize either once every spirit day, or collect
until end of year, then do raffle
iii. Or can give away “free dance passes” or “free corral passes”
iv. Have homeroom reps count classes
v. Class with most people wearing spirited clothing gets a prize
5. Secretary Report
a) Will have a Student Council Pass for officers and SSC reps, will pass out at next
officer meeting
6. Officer Books: find two books that would have helped with your job, send the titles to
Amit bye Feb 9th
7. Green Officer Report
a) Everything going well
b) Next meeting’s date will be determined
Meeting adjourned at 12:09 pm.
January 19, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. New Scoreboard
a) Someone is willing to donate $3000 for a new scoreboard named for Andy
Garrido
b) Maybe make something like that an 8th Grade Gift
2. Eiffel Tower Decoration for the Dance
a) 4 pieces of cardboard to make Eiffel Tower
b) Will be put in the chained off section where the roses are (next to MP room door
next to lunch line)
c) Officers who’d like to help make this, please contact Sidney or Ishaan
3. Miller Idol
a) Around the week of 3/15-3/25
b) Possible judges:
i. Ellen –Madame Kennedy?
ii. Steve Tyler –Ms. Emerson?
iii. Simon –Ms. Niksch?
iv. Randy –Mr. Arnold?
v. These are not final plans for judges
c) Might have a “Tour of Talents” where we have Miller Idol first, So You Think
You Can Dance, and then a Talent Show (one after the other but still spaced out)
d) Prize for Miller Idol winner -$10 Target Gift Card
4. Dance Advertisements
a) Friday, February 4, 2011 4:30-7 pm
b) Ads on announcements during that week
c) Ads on internet, Student Council Website, email
d) Have homeroom reps, commissioners, officers etc. advertise
e) Poster(s), advertise in quad (art committee makes them)
f) Might advertise on Facebook but might not because many people shouldn’t/don’t
have Facebook accounts
5. Green Committee
a) Recycling projects going well
b) Will apply for a grant for the garden
6. Other Items
a) Find out where Journalism got the money to print the newspaper
b) Fashion Show will be on 3/25
i. One at daytime, one at nighttime
ii. A motion was made and seconded to approve the nighttime fashion show.
Motion passed.
iii. Around 15 min.
iv. Will be a “VIP after-party” $5 that night in the MP room (anyone can
come)
v. Will be music and pizza/snacks
vi. Money goes back to Fashion Club
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.
January 19, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:15 am in Room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Ruchi, Janice, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. New Scoreboard
a) Someone is willing to donate $3000 for a new scoreboard named for Andy
Garrido
b) Maybe make something like that an 8th Grade Gift
2. Eiffel Tower Decoration for the Dance
a) 4 pieces of cardboard to make Eiffel Tower
b) Will be put in the chained off section where the roses are (next to MP room door
next to lunch line)
c) Officers who’d like to help make this, please contact Sidney or Ishaan
3. Miller Idol
a) Around the week of 3/15-3/25
b) Possible judges:
i. Ellen –Madame Kennedy?
ii. Steve Tyler –Ms. Emerson?
iii. Simon –Ms. Niksch?
iv. Randy –Mr. Arnold?
v. These are not final plans for judges
c) Might have a “Tour of Talents” where we have Miller Idol first, So You Think
You Can Dance, and then a Talent Show (one after the other but still spaced out)
d) Prize for Miller Idol winner -$10 Target Gift Card
4. Dance Advertisements
a) Friday, February 4, 2011 4:30-7 pm
b) Ads on announcements during that week
c) Ads on internet, Student Council Website, email
d) Have homeroom reps, commissioners, officers etc. advertise
e) Poster(s), advertise in quad (art committee makes them)
f) Might advertise on Facebook but might not because many people shouldn’t/don’t
have Facebook accounts
5. Green Committee
a) Recycling projects going well
b) Will apply for a grant for the garden
6. Other Items
a) Find out where Journalism got the money to print the newspaper
b) Fashion Show will be on 3/25
i. One at daytime, one at nighttime
ii. A motion was made and seconded to approve the nighttime fashion show.
Motion passed.
iii. Around 15 min.
iv. Will be a “VIP after-party” $5 that night in the MP room (anyone can
come)
v. Will be music and pizza/snacks
vi. Money goes back to Fashion Club
Meeting adjourned at 9:00 am.
January 5, 2011
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
January 5, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:14 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Ruchi,
Janice, Megan
1. Budget
a) Got over $20,000 from the magazine drive
b) Earned about $600 from corral (first time getting much profit)
c) Earned other money from dances
d) Left with $6,662.97
e) Will go back to old budget before all the cuts (the one from the beginning of the
year)
2. Spirit Days
a) Possible dates:
i. 1/21 - Scarf Day
ii. 2/4 - Hat Day
iii. 2/18 - Breast Cancer Awareness/Pink Day
iv. 3/11 - Pajama Day
v. 3/25 - Twin Day
vi. Others: 4/18, 4/29, 5/13, 5/26, 5/31, 6/1, 6/3, 6/6, 6/7
3. Club Bylaws Amendment
a) Clarifies “consent of the Miller Administration and Miller Student Council”
b) Advisors will look over, and then we will talk about it
4. New Magazine Drive Company
a) At the end of February, someone from another magazine drive company (NOT
qsp) will present before the FULL Student Council, and we will decide which
company.
5. 2nd Dance Compensation
a) Can’t extend 3rd or 4th dance because those are with a different company
b) But it is decided that we will have them give us a free karaoke session at the next
corral.
c) Will bring up at full meeting just to notify reps
6. 3rd Dance
a) 4:30-7:00 pm on February 4th
b) Will have Dance Committee meeting at lunch in room 14 on Thursday, 1/6 to
finalize theme
c) Decoration ideas: Eiffel Towers, paper hearts/arrows, other French decorations
d) Have the food sold by leadership separated like French stores
7. Miller Idol
a) Julia, head of art committee, makes “Miller Idol” sign
b) 3 rounds:
i. 4 Judges, any song
ii. Teachers give ratings, then average out the scores
specific genre for song
iii. Students vote, will cut 1/3 of people
Maybe have students donate money to finalist’s box for a cause
(but will have to find a cause first)
c) Dates: 3/14-3/25 will be the approximate time, depending on weather etc.
d) Student Council Officers might sing a song too
8. Operation RAFT
a) Will talk about at next officer meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:51 am.
January 5, 2011
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:14 am in room 14.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Ruchi,
Janice, Megan
1. Budget
a) Got over $20,000 from the magazine drive
b) Earned about $600 from corral (first time getting much profit)
c) Earned other money from dances
d) Left with $6,662.97
e) Will go back to old budget before all the cuts (the one from the beginning of the
year)
2. Spirit Days
a) Possible dates:
i. 1/21 - Scarf Day
ii. 2/4 - Hat Day
iii. 2/18 - Breast Cancer Awareness/Pink Day
iv. 3/11 - Pajama Day
v. 3/25 - Twin Day
vi. Others: 4/18, 4/29, 5/13, 5/26, 5/31, 6/1, 6/3, 6/6, 6/7
3. Club Bylaws Amendment
a) Clarifies “consent of the Miller Administration and Miller Student Council”
b) Advisors will look over, and then we will talk about it
4. New Magazine Drive Company
a) At the end of February, someone from another magazine drive company (NOT
qsp) will present before the FULL Student Council, and we will decide which
company.
5. 2nd Dance Compensation
a) Can’t extend 3rd or 4th dance because those are with a different company
b) But it is decided that we will have them give us a free karaoke session at the next
corral.
c) Will bring up at full meeting just to notify reps
6. 3rd Dance
a) 4:30-7:00 pm on February 4th
b) Will have Dance Committee meeting at lunch in room 14 on Thursday, 1/6 to
finalize theme
c) Decoration ideas: Eiffel Towers, paper hearts/arrows, other French decorations
d) Have the food sold by leadership separated like French stores
7. Miller Idol
a) Julia, head of art committee, makes “Miller Idol” sign
b) 3 rounds:
i. 4 Judges, any song
ii. Teachers give ratings, then average out the scores
specific genre for song
iii. Students vote, will cut 1/3 of people
Maybe have students donate money to finalist’s box for a cause
(but will have to find a cause first)
c) Dates: 3/14-3/25 will be the approximate time, depending on weather etc.
d) Student Council Officers might sing a song too
8. Operation RAFT
a) Will talk about at next officer meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:51 am.
December 8, 2010
Student Council Officer Meeting
December 8, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:16 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Janice, Ruchi,
Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Second Dance
a) 300 people attended
b) Need a way to “pay back” the students for the first half hour of the DJ’s technical
difficulties
c) Prolong next dance?
d) Ask for money back from DJ?
e) We have a contract with the company so can’t switch companies
f) Much smaller turnout
2. Budget
a) Currently have $14,898.91
b) Need to cut some things such as:
i. 8th grade awards night from $2000 to $1,500
ii. Communication arts?
iii. NJHS to $275
iv. Student Council Spending from $1000 to $500
v. After School Sports from $5000 to $4000
vi. Science bowl?
vii. Lower dance budget?
viii. Need to see if some of the mentioned organizations have used all the
money yet
c) Have a 6th grade dance separately? Maybe an hour before a regular dance with
Mr. Yosh as DJ (may try for last dance)
d) The dance costs for the rest of the dances for this year will now cost $5. Was
voted on and approved.
3. Officer Projects
a) Operation RAFT, Movie Night, Green Slogan Contest, and Student Council
Passes will all be looked into
b) Field Day idea will be suggested to leadership
c) Miller Olympics will be suggested to next year’s student council
d) All officers please specify the plans (answer who’s, what’s, where’s, when’s,
why’s, how’s, etc.)
4. Spirit Days (Ideas)
a) Maybe have multiple spirit days per month
b) January- Twin Day/Scarf Day
c)February- Crazy Hat Day
d)April- Crazy Hair Day
e)May- Polynesian Day/Crazy Sock Day
f)June- Each Grade Wears a Specific Color Day
g)Random Days such as: Polo Day, Plaid Day, Backwards Clothes Day, Sports
Jersey Day
h) More ideas will be discussed and finalized
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 am.
December 8, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 8:16 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Janice, Ruchi,
Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Second Dance
a) 300 people attended
b) Need a way to “pay back” the students for the first half hour of the DJ’s technical
difficulties
c) Prolong next dance?
d) Ask for money back from DJ?
e) We have a contract with the company so can’t switch companies
f) Much smaller turnout
2. Budget
a) Currently have $14,898.91
b) Need to cut some things such as:
i. 8th grade awards night from $2000 to $1,500
ii. Communication arts?
iii. NJHS to $275
iv. Student Council Spending from $1000 to $500
v. After School Sports from $5000 to $4000
vi. Science bowl?
vii. Lower dance budget?
viii. Need to see if some of the mentioned organizations have used all the
money yet
c) Have a 6th grade dance separately? Maybe an hour before a regular dance with
Mr. Yosh as DJ (may try for last dance)
d) The dance costs for the rest of the dances for this year will now cost $5. Was
voted on and approved.
3. Officer Projects
a) Operation RAFT, Movie Night, Green Slogan Contest, and Student Council
Passes will all be looked into
b) Field Day idea will be suggested to leadership
c) Miller Olympics will be suggested to next year’s student council
d) All officers please specify the plans (answer who’s, what’s, where’s, when’s,
why’s, how’s, etc.)
4. Spirit Days (Ideas)
a) Maybe have multiple spirit days per month
b) January- Twin Day/Scarf Day
c)February- Crazy Hat Day
d)April- Crazy Hair Day
e)May- Polynesian Day/Crazy Sock Day
f)June- Each Grade Wears a Specific Color Day
g)Random Days such as: Polo Day, Plaid Day, Backwards Clothes Day, Sports
Jersey Day
h) More ideas will be discussed and finalized
Meeting adjourned at 9:02 am.
November 10, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
November 10, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 7:28 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Budget
a) Hsinchu visit $400
b) Leadership $500
c) One of our goals is to leave $2000 for next year
2. Ipod/Fogmaker
a) Ipod
i. Orange touch-screen iPod nano, 8 gigabytes
ii. Can get it 15% off to about $130
iii. In total, about $200
iv. Maybe engrave something like “Miller Student Council 10-11”
b) Fogmaker
i. At Party City; makes blanket of fog
ii. $30 but $65 including cleanser/liquid
3. Spirit Days
a) Every 3rd Friday of a month
b) Every 1st Friday, have a “Miller Day” to show Miller spirit (yellow and black)
c) Spirit week? Might be too long
d) Last Year’s Sprit Days: Crazy Hair Day, Pajama Day, Color Day (each grade
wears a specific color), Twin Day, Crazy Hat Day
e) New ideas: Sports Jersey Day
4. December 3rd Dance
a) Theme is Ice Age
b) Decorations: ice cubes (cardboard boxes), 2-D cut-out of glacier on wall (nothing
too complicated?)
c) Goal: finish decorations by Thanksgiving Break
d) Discounted price for those who dress up? Too complicated, the price will still be
same for everyone
e) Make it more like a “show”; coordinate with DJ
5. Club Bylaws
a) Jessica and Amit edited/condensed them
b) There are about 15-20 clubs at the moment
c) Will ratify them at next full meeting after all of student council reads them
(through Google docs probably)
6. Miller Idol and Talent Show
a) Original plan was to combine them
b) Maybe around 7th to 8th week of March, in Quad
c) Miller Idol needs judges for sure
d) Many things aren’t final, will discuss after social chairs make a plan
7. Officer Projects
a) Everyone types up a plan that answers: what, why, where, how, when etc.
b) Type up by 12/1/10; everyone shares
8. SSC Meetings
a) 5 School Goals: Enjoy Learning, Develop Character, Expect Respect, Provide
Support, and Involve Community
Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 am.
November 10, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 7:28 am.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Janice, Ruchi, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Budget
a) Hsinchu visit $400
b) Leadership $500
c) One of our goals is to leave $2000 for next year
2. Ipod/Fogmaker
a) Ipod
i. Orange touch-screen iPod nano, 8 gigabytes
ii. Can get it 15% off to about $130
iii. In total, about $200
iv. Maybe engrave something like “Miller Student Council 10-11”
b) Fogmaker
i. At Party City; makes blanket of fog
ii. $30 but $65 including cleanser/liquid
3. Spirit Days
a) Every 3rd Friday of a month
b) Every 1st Friday, have a “Miller Day” to show Miller spirit (yellow and black)
c) Spirit week? Might be too long
d) Last Year’s Sprit Days: Crazy Hair Day, Pajama Day, Color Day (each grade
wears a specific color), Twin Day, Crazy Hat Day
e) New ideas: Sports Jersey Day
4. December 3rd Dance
a) Theme is Ice Age
b) Decorations: ice cubes (cardboard boxes), 2-D cut-out of glacier on wall (nothing
too complicated?)
c) Goal: finish decorations by Thanksgiving Break
d) Discounted price for those who dress up? Too complicated, the price will still be
same for everyone
e) Make it more like a “show”; coordinate with DJ
5. Club Bylaws
a) Jessica and Amit edited/condensed them
b) There are about 15-20 clubs at the moment
c) Will ratify them at next full meeting after all of student council reads them
(through Google docs probably)
6. Miller Idol and Talent Show
a) Original plan was to combine them
b) Maybe around 7th to 8th week of March, in Quad
c) Miller Idol needs judges for sure
d) Many things aren’t final, will discuss after social chairs make a plan
7. Officer Projects
a) Everyone types up a plan that answers: what, why, where, how, when etc.
b) Type up by 12/1/10; everyone shares
8. SSC Meetings
a) 5 School Goals: Enjoy Learning, Develop Character, Expect Respect, Provide
Support, and Involve Community
Meeting Adjourned at 8:05 am.
October 26, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
October 26, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 12:44 pm.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Grace, Ishaan, Megan,
Janice, Ruchi, Prashant, Mihir
1. Halloween Parade
a) Posters are made with Sidney and the Social Committee
b) If rain, will move indoors
c) Who holds which poster:
i. Ishaan: Scariest Costume
ii. Jessica: Most Original
iii. Megan: Most School Spirited
iv. Grace: Funniest
v. Prashant: Most Cultural
vi. Ruchi: Best Group
vii. Amit: Best Teacher
2. Eco Quiz
a) Put on announcements
b) Most homeroom gets a prize
c) No more than two quizzes per quarter
3. Green Hoof print Award Plan
a) Students nominate other students
4. Read out Budget
5. Bylaws Introduced
Meeting adjourned at 1:04pm.
October 26, 2010
Called to order by Amit Pasupathy, President, at 12:44 pm.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Orcutt, Mrs. Reed, Amit, Jessica, Grace, Ishaan, Megan,
Janice, Ruchi, Prashant, Mihir
1. Halloween Parade
a) Posters are made with Sidney and the Social Committee
b) If rain, will move indoors
c) Who holds which poster:
i. Ishaan: Scariest Costume
ii. Jessica: Most Original
iii. Megan: Most School Spirited
iv. Grace: Funniest
v. Prashant: Most Cultural
vi. Ruchi: Best Group
vii. Amit: Best Teacher
2. Eco Quiz
a) Put on announcements
b) Most homeroom gets a prize
c) No more than two quizzes per quarter
3. Green Hoof print Award Plan
a) Students nominate other students
4. Read out Budget
5. Bylaws Introduced
Meeting adjourned at 1:04pm.
October 6, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2010
Called to order at 7:45am by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Mihir, Allison
1. Halloween Parade
a) Categories: Weirdest, combine Most Original and Best Homemade, Most Green
(eco-friendly)
b) Posters: social committee can make them
c) Award Ideas
i. Target gift cards
$10? $15? $20? Final vote: $10
ii. Announce runner-ups but no prizes
2. Garage Sale
a) Have a separate cash register booth
b) Each family controls price of items
c) All profits go to Miller (?)
d) Still need to organize/fix many things (need adult supervision etc.)
e) Voted to approve the garage sale
f) Because of planning issues, vote won’t count but will still apply for permit first
3. Homeroom Rep Powerpoint Presentation
a) Bring projector cart to MP room at 8:10am
4. Social Committee
a) October 12, meeting at lunch
i. Will have subdivisions of committee (corrals, dances etc)
ii. Will elect head of committee divisions
iii. Separate meetings for each division later on
b) Events
i. Miller Olympics
Still needs a lot of planning
Need referees (students/teachers)
5. Music in the Quad
a) Assign spots to check for trash
Sidney: around office
Amit: Quad, other general areas
Ruchi: library
Grace: locker rooms, around room 34
Janice: science wing
Ishaan: rooms 1-6, 21-office
Michelle: benches near quad, other general areas
Rest to be decided later
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 am.
October 6, 2010
Called to order at 7:45am by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Mrs. Reed, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney,
Ishaan, Megan, Mihir, Allison
1. Halloween Parade
a) Categories: Weirdest, combine Most Original and Best Homemade, Most Green
(eco-friendly)
b) Posters: social committee can make them
c) Award Ideas
i. Target gift cards
$10? $15? $20? Final vote: $10
ii. Announce runner-ups but no prizes
2. Garage Sale
a) Have a separate cash register booth
b) Each family controls price of items
c) All profits go to Miller (?)
d) Still need to organize/fix many things (need adult supervision etc.)
e) Voted to approve the garage sale
f) Because of planning issues, vote won’t count but will still apply for permit first
3. Homeroom Rep Powerpoint Presentation
a) Bring projector cart to MP room at 8:10am
4. Social Committee
a) October 12, meeting at lunch
i. Will have subdivisions of committee (corrals, dances etc)
ii. Will elect head of committee divisions
iii. Separate meetings for each division later on
b) Events
i. Miller Olympics
Still needs a lot of planning
Need referees (students/teachers)
5. Music in the Quad
a) Assign spots to check for trash
Sidney: around office
Amit: Quad, other general areas
Ruchi: library
Grace: locker rooms, around room 34
Janice: science wing
Ishaan: rooms 1-6, 21-office
Michelle: benches near quad, other general areas
Rest to be decided later
Meeting adjourned at 8:13 am.
September 22, 2010
Miller Student Council Meeting Minutes
September 22, 2010
Called to order at 8:20am in room 33 by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Ms. Maligat, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Halloween Parade
a) October 29, 2010
b) Categories for winners
i. Most cultural, Best Teacher, Scariest, Funniest, Best Group, Best Homemade, Most Original (will add more later on)
2. Develop Project Plans
a) Every Officer should try to develop a project plan for this year that will help the Miller community
3. All Officers and Reps went to their Advisors for training
Meeting adjourned at 9:00am.
September 22, 2010
Called to order at 8:20am in room 33 by Amit Pasupathy, President.
Assembly: Advisors, Officers, SSC Reps
Present: Mr. Headley, Ms. Maligat, Mrs. Orcutt, Amit, Jessica, Michelle, Grace, Sidney, Ishaan, Megan, Mihir, Prashant, Allison
1. Halloween Parade
a) October 29, 2010
b) Categories for winners
i. Most cultural, Best Teacher, Scariest, Funniest, Best Group, Best Homemade, Most Original (will add more later on)
2. Develop Project Plans
a) Every Officer should try to develop a project plan for this year that will help the Miller community
3. All Officers and Reps went to their Advisors for training
Meeting adjourned at 9:00am.
