Agenda 10/8/14 & Minutes 10/1/14

Post date: Oct 8, 2014 1:37:30 AM

Agenda 10/8/14

• 1. Approval of Minutes

  2. Reports

  3. Intercom Quote Motion

  4. Web Presence Motion

  5. Notes & New Business

“If you are determined enough and willing to pay the price, you can get it done.”

— Mike Ditka

Council Minutes 10/1/14

• 1. Approval of Minutes

  2. Reports

     • (A-Mod): Kelsey is out for an APES field trip.

     • (DSB): Replacement for NECAPs has been decided – Smarter Balance. 5 MI options have no money cap.

     • (Treas): Council funds are at $2935.44, co-curricular funds are at $1460.00

     • (SA): Quidditch next Tuesday, dress up days are coming too.

     • (Mr. Berube): Youth US senate program presentation:

       • Open to juniors and seniors on Council.

       • Scholarship will be awarded.

       • Write an essay to be eligible.

       • In March following competitive application.

       • Due Friday activity period.

     • (Jud): New members have been elected:

       • Owen O'Leary (Chair)

       • Luke Strohbehn

       • Lilly Cadow

       • Marco van Gemeren

       • Lauren Koval

       • Henry Lang

       • Molly Cook

       • Daniel Zegans

       • Margaret Caldwell

       • Matt Prince (Alt.)

     • (COI): Approved new course: Digital Art & Design.

  3. MLK Money Allocation Motion

     • “I move to transfer $125 of Council funds to Diane Henry for the MLK Day Assembly.”

     • Split total 50/50 with Mr. Campbell.

     • Very informed speaker.

     • Photographer during civil rights movement.

     • Traveling from Plymouth, NH

     • Motion passes.

  4. Homework Assignment Motion

     • Amendment (“I move that all homework and required materials be assigned during a student's class period. It is not permitted to change entirely or increase a homework assignment after class has ended. Modifications to the existing assignment must be made no later than 20 minutes after the last class period of the day.”)

     • Amendment passes.

     • 20 minutes after the school day is too long.

     • Should read “minor” modifications.

     • Loopholes aren’t always used by teachers and so don’t need to be concerned with minutiae.

     • Nothing after the first sentence is necessary to convey purpose of motion.

     • There are lots of good reasons to have extra elements, eg. guidance for teachers.

     • Motion passes.

  5. Intercom Quote Motion

     • “I move to include an inspirational quote after the pledge.”

     • The pledge is read anyways, might as well do more with the action.

     • Easy to find quotes if others do not submit it.

     • Will take less than 15 seconds most likely.

     • Want to use intercom as infrequently as possible.

     • Would be more effective if written and posted.

     • Not Council’s area.

     • Will not be continued after current reader graduates.

     • Still benefits from time in practice.

     • Replaces current greeting.

     • Sets mood for day.

     • Cuts down if learning especially if discussion of quote afterwards.

     • Intercom not best medium for this message.

     • If on a screen, it can always be available.

     • No one looks at the screens – everyone already has to listen.

     • Why can’t the quote be on both?

     • Spoken seems more personal.

     • Does not reach band or orchestra rooms.

     • Quotes should be respective and secular.

Meeting adjourns.