ATTENDANCE: Andi Goldfine Zazove, Patty Marmon, Kathy Schwartz, Ben Neuhausen, Jane Strauss, Marha Biede, Michael Worsek, Lynne Lieber, Lesa Friedrich, Terry Vismantas, Helene Herbstman, Janna Berk, Susan Paley, John Scornavacco, Amy Kaufman, Marietta Stevens, Debbie Hymen, Sarah Liebman, Peggy Orloff, Patty Pell, Susan Berk, Bobbie Monroe

PRESIDENT’S REPORT: PTO President, Andi Zazove opened the meeting by expressing HPHS’s condolences on the loss of students lives from the Deerfield community.

STUDENT REPORT: Michael Worsek spoke of the sadness of HP students regarding the deaths of fellow district students and said all students are affected by this tragic accident in Deerfield. He then went on to report on the updates of winter sporting events including Golf Sectionals, Football, Cross Country, and Girl’s Tennis (with Julie Flanzer placing 3^rd in sectionals and going to state). Snowball applications have been extended and the event takes place Nov.16-18. Stunts took place last weekend. The production was great and it was attended by many. Tryouts for Midsummer Night’s Dream are starting. Late Nite HP is celebrating its 1year anniversary. Focus letters went out. Freshman Mixer is this Friday. Half days on Tues. and Wed. due to PSAT and PLAN testing.

SPECIAL PRESENTATION: Bobbie Monroe, Athletic Director, introduced herself to the PTO members and gave a brief history of her background. She praised HPHS as having a "friendliness" and "supportive" community with great coaches. Her philosophy about competition is that winning is important, but representing HP in a 1^st class way is most important. She is looking at repairing the locker room facility at Wolter’s Field within a 2-3 year period. The City Council has approved an outside commercial advertising board at Wolter’s Field and the dedication will take place Friday during halftime of the football game. Ms. Monroe’s approach to her new position is one of an "open door policy". She welcomes anyone to come and speak with her. When asked if there was any initiative for start-up club sports, she said there is talk of girl’s badminton for the spring and field hockey in the fall.

STUDENT ACTIVITIES REPORT: Lesa Friedrich reported that Homecoming had record attendance. Class ring orders are being taken. There is a Costume Day Contest on Halloween. Requests to bring excess candy to the school after Halloween will bring a contribution to the Juvenille Diabetes Foundation. Nov. 1^st is the deadline for parents of seniors to submit recognition ads in the yearbook. Grandparents Day is the day before Thanksgiving break. The Dance Show is scheduled for March, auditions are Oct. 23^rd. There are some calendar changes. Battle of the Bands is rescheduled and Pack the Place changed from Dec.15^th to Feb.2^nd. The process for a request for new club proposals are evaluated in the spring. Consideration is based on purpose, goals, and contribution to community. The student senate asks questions, finds sponsors, then decision goes to the

district office. This can be a 3yr. process.

VICE PRESIDENT’S REPORTS: Focus on the Arts- Embrace the World, 380 volunteers (the largest ever) coordinated a citywide mailer for donations for the weeklong event. Fundraising – only 70 decks of discount cards left out of 400. Hospitality – Open House dinner to faculty went well and was appreciated by staff. School Board liason tells parent community that delegate positions are available for the District 113 Caucus. Parent Education – Feb.28^th at 7:30 there will be a presentation on Coping with Family Illness and Death. The Discretionary committee meets in November to determine club needs. Information for Late Nite HP can be emailed to Sue Resnick.

TREASURER’S REPORT: No changes to budget. Sales of adbook for graduation brings an increase of revenue to $2000.

SECRETARY’S REPORT: The minutes of the Sept.18^th PTO meeting were approved and can now be found on the PTO website.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: John Scornavacco addressed the Deerfield incident and described HPHS’s involvement. Administrators and counselors went to DHS to assist in helping students cope with the tragedy. This unfortunate accident brings an increase in the need for a teachable opportunity. A crash simulation is scheduled for this year, link crew can focus on small groups of juniors and seniors speaking to freshman on how to say no, city (to include Highwood) and school officials are discussing having a town hall meeting and providing resources and speakers to parents and students in the HP and DFLD communities. This outreach effort should include students at the junior high level to help foster appropriate behavior at an earlier age. Mr. Scornavacco also discussed an email that was sent out to parents regarding an outbreak of fighting that occurred in the school. This email was sent to assure families of awareness, investigation and consequences. He also informed parents, in response to a concern that requests for

transcripts are not going out in a timely fashion, has been addressed. Transcripts will go out within one week of the request. Transcripts can go out in Aug. and not wait until Sept. On a personal note, he saw Stunts and loved it.

Respectfully submitted,
Susan Berk
PTO Secretary