December 4, 2017 at 5:00 PM - Co-Curricular Committee Meeting

Description:  Attached please find new Club and Organization Requests for 2017-2018.  Traditionally these requests have come to the Committee and Board in October/November, but with me being out of the district much of the month of October and our focus in November being the budget and salary decisions, this item has been delayed until now.  

Please see the written requests and recommendations from Brian Kersten and Marcy Peter-Felice that associate with each club request. 

Our objective has been to offer opportunities for students to follow their interests and connect with clubs, organizations, and co-curriculars at school.  The proposed new clubs are student originated and they have found an adviser to assist them in their establishing themselves at the school.  In the past, we have approved clubs and they have either been successful and thrived, or after a year or two, have not materialized.  The purpose for the three-year waiting period for adviser pay is to ensure that a club is sustainable.  

I recommend approval for the the Aviation Club (HS), Creative Coders (MS), Computer Science Club (HS), and Badminton Club (HS).

Description:  The Above the Influence Club (ATI) has been a strong club at the high school and has been active in our Linkage Meetings, the Waunakee Care's Coalition, and many outreach opportunities at the high school and other schools in the district.  Ellen Grunder has done a phenomenal job leading this group and the club has surpassed the three year trial period and is eligible to request pay for the adviser.  

The time and commitment associated with leading the ATI Club is similar to the time for the Justice League and Pay It Forward Clubs -- 2.5% of the base ($900)

I recommend approval of the pay request for the ATI Club adviser at 2.5% ($900).