February 3 meeting Board Minutes

Coronado Foundation for the Future  

Board Minutes:  February 3^rd, 2010

Members in Attendance: Karen Beckvar, Thomas Dunbar, Dave Hochstrasser, David Ortega, Mike Sanfratello, Kevin Schirmer, Dixie Swan, Robert Swan.

CHS Administrator: John Biera

Minutes:  Reviewed.  It was Moved, Seconded, Voted and Passed (MSVP) that they be approved.  In response to a request, board member David Ortega recommended that, as of February 3^rd, Board minutes be placed on website.  It was MSVP to do so.

Treasure’s Report:  Board member Tom Dunbar renewed the P.O. Box renewal.  There was no formal Treasure’s report but Tom is still working on the best direction for CFFF banking.  $1525 in contributions were deposited in Nov/December, $425 of that was through the website.  Board members Tom and Dixie Swan need to meet so that DS can become a signatory on the account.

Principal’s Report:  Principal Biera reported that the solar panels designed to be installed at CHS are up and running and are scheduled to replace 17% of the electricity used at CHS.  There was a dedication of these panels on January 19^th, 2010.  The intention behind the project was to use it as a study point for many science considerations and, as such, there is a monitor measuring the electricity generated in the lobby, and a link to incorporate the information gained into classroom discussions.

Winter sports are winding down, with the boys’ soccer in play-off mode.

Principal Biera continues in his attempts to find out the desires of persons who make up the Coronado Complex. 

The teachers and admin are being the process of deciding which courses will be offered for 2010-2011. 

The number of 8^th graders coming into the Coronado complex is lower this year than in years past.

Old Business:

Scholarships and Grants 

Scholarships:  Board member David Ortega reported that a brochure had been developed to advertise this scholarship, with a submission deadline of March 5^th. 

With appropriate input from CHS staff and counselors, the Scholarship Selection Committee will meet at the end of March, date TBA.  On April 7^th, they will seek Board approval for their selection.  On April 8^th, the scholarship recipient will be announced.    It was MSVP for the published scholarship amount to be $4000.  The scholarship will be called the Coronado Foundation and the Papago Rotary Scholarship.

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Grants:   Principal Biera reports that, due to the current level of support from outside sources, no requests for grants were made. 

Fundraising:  CFFF Board member Mike Sanfratello emphasized the importance of continuing to cultivate our alumni base for donors.  The need for a “signature event” was reiterated.

Mike suggested that we go CHS PTO and through feeder schools to get access to their PTO’s, in order to broaden our base for fundraising. 

Board asked Dave H. to thank Art Velarte of “Flicks’ for his continued support. 

CHS 50^th Anniversary:   Board continues to be aware of the potential for membership generation inherent within that celebration.  Question was asked as to whether or not we can use our website to collect funds.  Board members asked about getting email addresses so we can host a money-making event. 

Question was asked as to whether or not CFFF could, with limited membership, run an event connected with this anniversary…a picnic or an alumni golf event, perhaps bringing back a popular retired teacher or working with Flicka’s to create some kind of “package” admission to Flicka’s, appetizers? A drink package?  More discussion needed for this anniversary event, to be held in 2011. 

New Business:  CFFF Board member Karen Beckvar presented the Board with four documents                                    CFFF Rotary Scholarship Process

                        CFFF Grant Approval Process

                        Grant Application for New Projects

                        Grant Application for Continuing Projects.

With no further business, our meeting was adjourned at 6:48pm.

Next meeting will be Wednesday, March 3^rd, at 5:30pm at CHS’ Principal’s conference room.

Please let Kevin Schirmer or me know if you are unable to attend.

Dixie S. Swan

CFFF Board Secretary