HAP Meeting Minutes
Oct. 1, 2019 — Hansen Library
Attending the meeting: Katy Johansson, Kelli Samson, Pati Koong, Joy Hobbs, Claire Beagle, Britney Nielson, Jane Elm, Tani Fortune, Jason Madsack, Ming and Rochelle Wu, Cassie Murray, Emily Palguta, Olga Novikova, Heather Guz, Emily Mouat, Elizabeth Church, Sarah Mackie, Sarah Bergman, Colleen Swett, Patricia Thulin, Billy Harris
The meeting was called to order by HAP Co-Chair Katy Johansson at 7:02 p.m.
1.) Introductions
Those present introduced themselves, then everyone played an “icebreaker.”
2.) Treasurer’s Report
Katy reported the current balance is $8,034.52.
Ideas for how to spend the money were discussed:
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some will go toward recent 4/5 field trip to Olympic National Park
- $300 to underwear for the nurses office (currently under consideration by HCC for a grant)
- library
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drain rangers/STEM program
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supporting pay for teachers (fund)
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Passport program; learn about different countries. $500-$1,000 for all of Hansen
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adopt a family for the holidays
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Parent survey to see what families need
3.) Teacher Report
Colleen reported that they are all adjusting to the new schedule, which makes it hard for the HAP teachers to collaborate.
4.) Upcoming Events
Collection for Holiday Grab Bags, a joint HAP/HCC fund-raiser, starts ASAP. Trying to fill and sell 1,500 bags this year. Need help soliciting businesses for donations. Jessica Starr Coco is coordinating. Contact her if you can assist.
5.) Update on traffic and transportation
Crosswalks and safety.
6.) Science fair/ STEM fair
7.) Greenbelt work?
8.) HAP Foreign Language Program
Spanish starts tomorrow (October 2nd); reach out to Jane Elm with any feedback.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:59 p.m.