The Athletic and Activities Committee met in the Board Room at the Administrative Center on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 6:45 p.m.  Notification of the meeting had been mailed on Wednesday, June 1, 2011 to the individual members and news media.

ROLL CALL
Present:   Mr. Tom Balser, Ms. Pam Tourtillott, Mr. Jon Empen, Dr. Michael Grady and Mr. Mike Juenger
Electronically Present:  None
Absent:     Mrs. Tracy Greenwalt and Mr. Kevin Sward
Also Present:    Mr. Woody Lenox, Mr. Jim Schielein and Mr. Tom LeMoine

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mr. Jason Mead led the committee members and visitors in the Pledge of Allegiance.

PUBLIC COMMENT
None
The committee commented positive remarks on the District’s high school graduation and the 8th grade promotion.   There was a discussion about the need for an ambulance.  It was explained that the District Health Coordinator was on duty.

DISCUSSION ITEMS
Mr. Empen brought background and prices for advertisement signs.  The Booster Club would like to have signs made that would allow for additional income through advertisement.  Corporate sponsors would have a sign as part of their contribution.
It was also mentioned that the Activity Department will taking on the task of designing programs which should provide additional revenue.
Dr. Grady explained that Drama and Musical choices will be run through his office so that the school has input.  None of the current sponsors are District employers.
There was discussion about the need to remove any reference to graduation at the middle school and to replace the term with promotion.   The activities surrounding the event, the ceremony and dance would still occur, but in the future it will be called a promotion rather than a graduation.
There was discussion about the Park District putting up gates on Chuck Vaile Drive and the Superintendent was asked to send a letter asking for a joint committee meeting before the gates were approved.
There was also discussion about the District’s direction regarding technology.  It was felt that a special meeting might need to be held to discuss this in depth.
The tour at the Marshall property was set for Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 11:00 a.m.
A motion was made by Ms. Tourtillott, seconded by Mr. Empen, to adjourn at 11:00 p.m.  By voice vote, motion unanimously approved.
The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.