Dublin Elementary PFC Meeting Minutes
November 7, 2012
Multi-Purpose Room
Meeting began at 7:05 p.m.
See attached list of attendees
Welcome and Introduction: Teresa Labat and Kim Castillo
Guest Speaker: Two moms from Muray Elementary, Leslie Portugal and Michelle Summerfield, came to
present Dublin El PFC with a check in the amount of $100 as a token of their appreciation for our
allowing them to borrow carnival games in the past, and to repair or replace any games missing or
broken while in their school’s possession. PFC thanked them for the kind gesture.
Secretary’s Report: Christine Rodrigues
 C. Rodrigues (Secretary) provided review of October 3rd meeting minutes.
 (Motion by K. Shaw, 2nd by J. Freitas to approve 10/03/12 minutes; PASSED).
Treasurer’s Report: Cathy Paner and Michelle Guidi
 C. Paner (Co-Treasurer) provided current working balance and current 2012-2013 budget.
 M. Guidi (Co-Treasurer) presented two Wish List items:
o Wish to purchase Raz Kids for first grade. This would be in addition to the dollars already
budgeted for Raz Kids for Kindergarten. $449.75 total, 24 hour access at home or school
for each 2nd grader, for one full year from date of purchase (Motion by M. Guidi, 2nd by
J. Beeson; PASSED).
o Wish from Thurmond (Teacher) to purchase 6 headset for her listening center at a cost
of $83.70 (Motion by J. Freitas, 2nd by C. Rodrigues; PASSED).
SCRIP Report: Mona Boboc
 M. Boboc (Scrip) went through a summary of the SCRIP money market account.
 Next SCRIP pre-order deadline is 12/5/12.
School Site Council: Kim Banich and Lauren McGovern
 K. Banich (Parent) provided an overview of the SSC meeting which occurred earlier this day.
 SSC reviewed Site Plan with 3 instructional goals to improve student proficiency in English from
80% to 88%, Math from 86% to 88%, and Science from 89% to 94%, per Vision 2020 plan; Site
Plan will be published soon. Also set goals for sub-populations such as English as Second
Learners.
 SSC approved two signs: one to not climb the tree, and one to keep the back gate closed.
 SSC determined it is not within their scope to manage safety kits for Dublin El, but would be
open to further discussions on this topic with PFC.
Read-a-Thon: Teresa Labat
 Funds raised will go directly to the classrooms in which the funds were raised.
 General discussion regarding potential dates to run the read-a-thon, ways to count progress
(books read, pages read, minutes read. Group consensus was that using minutes read was the
most equitable measuring standard.
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K. Shaw (Teacher) will discuss with teachers and provide feedback to PFC regarding dates; she
would like to see some opportunity to begin prior to the holiday break to build momentum and
enthusiasm. She will also discuss with teachers ways in which to include LASS classes so they can
also benefit from the fundraiser.
This discussion led to an invitation for PFC to attend staff meetings, 2nd Monday of every month
at 3:00 pm.
Teacher’s Report
 D. Buchannan (Teacher) stated that her room mom may not be aware of how to collect
classroom funds and did PFC collect classroom funds at check-in day this year? T. Labat (Co-Pres)
explained that we did not collect funds, but that we did email each room mom with a
spreadsheet to track expenditures and collections as well as a sample method for soliciting a $5
donation per student. M. Guidi (Co-Treasurer) will email D. Buchannan the sample letter.
 M. Klein (Librarian) reminded everyone that in addition to the read-a-thon, and Dr. Seuss read-in
day, that there is the annual Six Flags Magic Mountain free ticket for reading in the spring.
 E. Johnson (Teacher) stated that the student council will be having a competition to create a
school chant sometime in the next few weeks.
Principal’s Report: Lauren McGovern
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L. McGovern (Principal) gave thanks for the new ball bins PFC purchased
o Noted the Voting booths were great, students were excited
o Halloween Parade went smooth and was a lot of fun, thanks for that
o Conferences beginning, Shark bytes will have some questions for parents to consider
asking at their conference
o K. Shaw will be putting on a Math Night on 1/23; math activities for kids with teacher
supervision while she puts on a parent academy to demonstrate the math strategies
being taught to our children
o Book Exchange/Swap starting on Dec. 14; students bring in a gently used book and swap
it for one brought in by another student
o Offered staff help to inventory emergency kits
o Asked if PFC could put the Wish List form on PFC webpage
o Soul Shoppe tomorrow night (11/8) for parents, 6:30-7:30
K. Castillo (Co-Pres) and C. Rodrigues (Secretary) asked if things like the math night and Soul
Shoppe could be videoed and put on the web for parents who cannot attend.
President’s Report: Kim Castillo and Teresa Labat
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Cookie dough fundraiser ends Friday 11/9, funds go toward 5th grade camp
Thank you to J. Sheppard (Co-VP)) for Red Ribbon Week
Thank you to M. Weakland (Co-VP) for safety kits
Election Café was a success
Thank you to Paula Miller (Parent) for inflating all the playground balls
Holiday Boutique coming up on 12/14, will go to 3:30 pm.
No PFC meeting in December
Asked N. Bastida (Admin) if it is possible to get the Shark Bytes on the web the same day it goes
out? N. Bastida (Admin) responded yes. N. Wanzenreid (Parent) asked if the paper copies would
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be eliminated in an effort to ‘go-green’. L. McGovern (Principal) stated paper copies will still be
provided per District.
K. Castillo (Co-Pres) explained that PFC has been exploring ways to give back in a large way,
something that would benefit students and teachers. PFC has been exploring the idea of paying
for an additional PE day. K. Shaw and L. McGovern each pointed out that this would be a
teacher’s union issue, with potentially out-of-reach costs to pay a fully benefited staff
person…and that potentially the union would not support Dublin El teachers getting an
additional prep period as this may raise issues of equity throughout the District. PFC was invited
to the next staff meeting to discuss. K. Shaw (Teacher) indicated they could try to discuss
creative ways to try and achieve additional PE time.
Other Business:
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C. Holmes (Parent) asked where Target money goes when you register your red card? T. Labat
stated this used to go to PFC but does not anymore. L. McGovern confirmed the office receives
the money and it is used to fund additional collaboration days, teacher training, etc.
K. Castillo (Co-Pres) asked if an apparel exchange (spirit wear) was still being explored. D. Lower
(Parent) is willing to take this on. She will look at the schedule, with Nancy Bastida (Admin) and
pick a day to do this after school; with advertisement in advance
Pete Voit (Parent) asked why his wife, Lisa, was not being allowed to provide her after-school
typing class to students as she has done in past years and currently does at other schools in the
District. K. Castillo (Co-Pres) stated that PFC has been told it is not being done this year. Grace
Lutz (Parent) asked what will be offered this year and when will it be started; she’s been waiting
for it as it would benefit her child. N. Wanzenreid (Parent) stated she has also been waiting for
this class. D. Lower (Parent) asked for clarification on what academies are being discussed to be
offered and would they be after school. L. McGovern (Principal) stated the school is interested in
a non-fee based program and she does not wish to have a public conversation about this. K.
Shaw (Teacher) stated that parents can go to their student’s teacher with concerns; she has
heard there is a concern and will modify her curriculum to provide typing. Lisa Voit (Parent)
stated that her program was approved ahead of time; she teaches at other schools; it is optional
to what is being taught in an already full day of curriculum; her program is established with the
District; it includes scholarships, provides universal access; and because it is fee-based it can
guarantee results with individualized attention. She asked to be included if the PFC will be
paying for any other academy or typing program. L. McGovern (Principal) stated that any
proposal for an academy would be provided in a public forum (PFC). K. Shaw (Teacher) asked
that the discussion be respectfully ended; that any proposal will be brought back to PFC and that
support needs to be given to Ms. McGovern as she has been a great leader and is responsible
for raising our school’s API scores.
C. Paner (Co-Treasurer) made a Public Service Announcement to lock all doors and windows, as
she was recently the victim of a burglary.
Meeting adjourned 8:31 p.m.
Next meeting will be Wednesday, January 9, 2013