September 28, 2012

“Planning with the End in Mind”

Student Council Update 9th & 10th Student

Elections 20+ Candidates ran

for office.

Blood Drive First blood drive

October 25th

Pep Rally Theme: “Blast from the

past!” October 12th

Homecoming Theme: New York!

Jefferson Awards Outback gift

certificates

Curriculum Committee2012-2013 Goals

Junior Achievement supports –Crooms’ 4 year career plan—9th grade program – April 4, 11, 18, 25, May 2--10th grade program Oct. 25, Nov. 1, 8, 13, Nov. 20--11th grade program complete by Feb. --12th summer internship

Teach In Day – November 13, 2012

Tech Fest/Field Day/LanFest – March 21, 2013

Senior Exit Interviews- 124 seniors –Nov.26-Dec. 3, 2012

Instructional Coaches/Teacher Grants

College visits

Job Shadowing/Internship Committee

2012-2013 Goals:

6 field trips planned this year:• Oct. 26, 2012 – Symantec Corporation• Nov. 15 – Dot Decimal• Dec. 7 – Dave Maus Toyota• Jan. 17 – Convergys Corporation• Jan. 24, 2012--Sanford Chamber of Commerce• Feb. 19 - Siemens • Prepare juniors for Summer Internship

Thank you SCPS –RTT funds for paying for transportation and subs (teachers)

Internship 2012-2013 Goals:

•Identify 20-25 slots •Plan an employer recruitment workshop for the Internship Program – January 18 at noon.•Begin interviewing by end of April•Identify students before school year ends

Interns start June – August

Next committee session: Conf. call Dec. 21 8 a.m.Internship workshop for empoyers – Jan. 18,2013 noon at Crooms

InternshipStudents hired at:• CFEFCU-1• SCPS Annex-4• Symantec Corp.-5• Stack Frame-1• Win Associate – 1• WCF – 3• A1Assets –1• Merthie’s Learning Center –1• Little Acorn Learning Center –1• Lake Mary ENT—1

• Total 19 seniors

Marketing/Membership CommitteeBusiness Advisory Council website: Croomsbac.org

2012-2013 Goals: Encourage membership for BAC Encourage parent membership – work with PTSA/SAC Implement Communication/Marketing Plan Market BAC events – Tech Fest

Next Marketing session:

2012-2013 Goals: •Write a succession plan for the endowment•Research Investment Options of the

Endowment•Increase student application submission•Identify review committee•Train/Review selection process and tool•Identify timeline of process•Make final selection of recipients•Design a scholarship certificate•Select committee representative to attend

Awards Ceremony -

Scholarship Committee

Scholarship CommitteeScholarship History:

2004-2005--$2,000

2005-2006--$2,000

2006-2007--$2,500

2007-2008--$2,500

2008-2009--$4,000

2009-2010--$3,500

2010-2011--$4,500

2011-2012--$9,000

Grand total of scholarships awarded to date: $30,000 with $30,939.21 in SCPS Endowment

Scholarship Committee-

******refer to handout

•Grand total raised with all TF events: over $95,000Coming ----Tech Fest VII---March 21, 2013

2012-2013 Goals: $25,000

•Secure sponsorship now – February 2013•Secure Keynote Speakers – 2•Secure Workshop Speakers – 30

•Next committee session: November 9, 2012 @ Crooms•8:00 – 9:00 a.m.

Fundraising Committee

New Event for 2012 - 20135K –Oct. 6 on the Sanford

•Calling all runners/walkers•Looking for volunteers

Online registration: www.croomsaoit.org/5k

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As of June 30, 2012-- Balance is $32,135.02 Outstanding expenses: $500 scholarship

Proposed budget to discuss and approved.

Discussion about Jered Dowden’s scholarship

***Refer to Proposed Budget 2012-2013

Financial Update

Sponsorships Needed:

Teach In Day Lunch Sponsor –

Tech Fest VII Banner Sponsor--

**The Sign Man will sponsor this**

Tech Fest VII Sponsors—see sponsorship list

Tech Fest VII Program Sponsor - $700

BAC Appreciation Luncheon-$600

Items for Discussion

•NAF Dinner Auction•Donation Items-Dell donation•BAC representatives who wish to attend 8 people

Sheraton Downtown –(March 2, 2013)•Election of chairs – train the new chairs

2012-2013 BAC Meetings-4th Fridays of the month: Sept. 28, 2012Nov. 30, 2012***5th Friday due to holidayJan. 25, 2013March 22, 2013May 24, 2013May 31, 2013-BAC Appreciation

Luncheon5K – Oct. 6, 2012Teach In Day –November 13, 2012Tech Fest VII—March 21, 2013NAF Dinner Auction—March 2, 2013Crooms Awards Night—TBA Scholarships applications deadline Feb. 1, 2013Graduation—May 24, 2013

Save the Dates/Events

What’s Next?Please pick a committee to support and start planning for the 2012-2013 School Year:

Marketing-Tina HoldenScholarship-Kevin JacksonJob Shadowing/Internship-Cathy AlperCurriculum-Demetria HayesFundraising-Anita Neal-Okoro/Lou Reents