1. T HE CHS H ONORS C HAMBER O RCHESTRA

2. PTSA Meeting N Tuesday, September 8, 2015 CHS Library 6pm

3. A GENDA Welcome Del Sulimani Introduction of the Board Del Sulimani Principal’s Update Greg McCullough Parent Engagement Catrin Hagemann Treasurer’s Report Glenn Vaulx Committees LaSonya Hall Closing/Wrap Up

4. 2015/2016 CHS PTSA B OARD Del Sulimani, President LaSonya Hall, President-Elect Catrin Hagemann, Vice President Glenn Vaulx, Treasurer Lokela Lane, Secretary

5. Central is a state reward school for the second year in a row Reward Schools are the top 5 percent of schools in the state for performance—as measured by overall student achievement levels—and the top 5 percent for year-over- year progress—as measured by school-wide value-added data. These 10 percent of schools receive recognition for their success under the accountability system. P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE

6. National Merit Semifinalists Congratulations!! Kira Tucker and Sam Warren P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE

7. Central Faculty is the Best! Ranked 22 nd best faculty in Tennessee Number 1 in SCS P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE

8. Announcements Parent Meetings Senior Parent NightThursday, Sept. 10 th 6 PM Progress Reports IssuedWednesday, Sept. 16 th Parent/Teacher ConferencesThursday, Sept. 17 th 3-6PM Student HolidayFriday, Sept. 18 th HomecomingFriday, Sept. 25 th Senior PicnicWednesday, Oct. 7 th P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE

9. Dress Code Pants (not leggings) must be worn at the waist, be appropriately sized with no rips, holes, or tears, and of a safe length. Shirts, blouses, and dresses must have sleeves and must completely cover the abdomen, back, and shoulders. Shirts or tops must cover the waistband of pants, shorts, or skirts with no midriff visible. Low-cut blouses, shirts, or tops, or extremely tight tops, tube tops, or any top that exposes cleavage are prohibited. Shirts, blouses, and tops must be no longer than wrist-length. Head apparel (such as hoods, hats, etc.) must not be worn inside the school building, except for religious or medical reasons (see Individual Exemptions from Certain Dress Code Requirements or from Standardized Dress/Uniforms). Footwear is required and must be safe and appropriate for indoor and outdoor physical activity. Clothing and accessories such as backpacks, patches, jewelry, and notebooks may not display (1) racial, ethnic, or gender and sexual slurs/symbols; (2) gang affiliations; (3) vulgar, subversive, or sexually suggestive language or images; nor promote inappropriate and/or illegal products such as alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE

10. Dress Code Skirts, dresses, and shorts must be no shorter than four (4) inches above the knee. Waist-length and appropriately sized sweater, sweatshirts, and lightweight jackets can be worn inside school for warmth. Prohibited items include: (1) large, long and/or heavy chains; (2) studded or chained accessories; (3) sunglasses, except for health purposes; (4) sleepwear, pajamas, slippers, and/or blankets; (5) skin-tight outer materials such as spandex or leggings.

11. P RINCIPAL ’ S U PDATE Dress Code The school administration reserves the right to determine whether the student’s attire is within the limits of decency, modesty, and safety. The Principal may allow exceptions in special circumstances, or for occasions such as holidays and special performances. The Principal may further prescribe dress in certain classes such as physical education, vocational education, and science labs. Any student not attired in accordance with the policy shall be directed to correct the violation or spend the remainder of the day in in school suspension (ISS). Repeat offenders shall be subject to additional measures, which include parent conferences, in-school suspension, and out-of-school suspensions as described in the District-wide discipline policy.

12. P ARENT E NGAGEMENT  "When schools, families, and community groups work together to support learning, children tend to do better in school, stay in school longer, and like school more.“  Regardless of family income or background, “students with involved parents are more likely to:  Earn higher grades and test scores, and enroll in higher-level programs;  Be promoted, pass their classes, and earn credits;  Attend school regularly;  Have better social skills, show improved behavior, and adapt well to school; and  Graduate and go on to postsecondary education" (Henderson & Mapp, 2002).  Working to include parents is particularly important as students grow older, and in schools with high concentrations of poor and minority students (Rutherford et al., 1997). Source: Editorial Projects in Education Research Center. (2004, August 4). Issues A-Z: Parent Involvement. Education Week. Retrieved Month Day, Year fromhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/parent-involvement/

13. P ARENT E NGAGEMENT Six types of parent involvement: Help families with parenting and child-rearing skills; Communicate with families about school programs and student progress and needs; Work to improve recruitment, training, and schedules to involve families as volunteers in school activities; Encourage families to be involved in learning activities at home; Include parents as participants in important school decisions; and Coordinate with businesses and agencies to provide resources and services for families, students, and the community (Epstein, 2001). Source: Editorial Projects in Education Research Center. (2004, August 4). Issues A-Z: Parent Involvement. Education Week. Retrieved Month Day, Year fromhttp://www.edweek.org/ew/issues/parent-involvement/

14. T REASURER ’ S R EPORT Balance, May 12, 2015 $938.52 Receipts: Membership Dues$530.00 Donations 20.00 Electronic Scrip Rebate 2.11 Total $1,490.63 Disbursements: Anthony Boyd – reimbursement for $64.25 the Sr. Baccalaureate Reception Total $64.25 Balance, September 8, 2015 $1,426.38 Submitted by: Glenn Vaulx, Jr., Treasurer

15. C OMMITTEES General Expectations – Set goals of committee – Develop a plan to achieve the goals – Execute the plan – Report out at monthly PTSA meetings Proposed Committees – Hospitality/Program – Membership – Fundraising – Academic Achievement

16. H OSPITALITY /P ROGRAMS Coordinate CHS PTSA sponsored events: – Teacher Appreciation Christmas Lunch – Teacher Welcome Back Breakfast in August – Teacher Appreciation Week in May – Senior Baccalaureate Program – Others TBD Engage parent volunteers to provide and serve food/drink/etc.

17. M EMBERSHIP Recruit members at CHS events: – CHS Freshman Orientation – CHS Open House – CHS Sporting Events – Others TBD Facilitate Fall PTSA Membership drive

18. F UNDRAISING Boost corporate and community support for CHS Identify two major fundraising efforts for 2015/2016 Identify a school need to use the funds raised

19. A CADEMIC A CHIEVEMENT Identify Grade Level Ambassadors for each grade to serve as contact point for faculty/ counseling Work with faculty/counseling to identify opportunities to improve academic achievement, such as tutoring, mentoring, providing proctors for testing, FAFSA planning, student tardiness, etc.

20. C OMMITTEES HospitalityMembership Fundraising Academic Achievement

21. C LOSING /W RAP UP Next meeting Tuesday, October 13, 2015 @ 6pm – Agenda Call to Order Reading and Approval of Minutes from 9/8 Treasurer’s Report Principal’s Update Report back from Committees TN PTA Emerging Minority Leaders Conference – Saturday, September 19, 2015, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm – Teach attendees how to effectively engage ethnically diverse families and understand school populations – Go to tnpta.org for more information