Attending
Emma Price, Bradley Valentine, Atrin Assa, Charlie Nobles, Tim Swinson, W Crockett, Lesley Hubbard, Witold Sieradzan, Dan Laffey, Jane Dodge

Mr. Crockett:
Mentioned press release where Athens is recognized as an Honor School of Distinction, along with Apex. Seven Wake Co. High Schools were recognized altogether.  http://www.wcpss.net/news/2006_high-school_abcs/

Brief discussion of the SIP, but a more extensive discussion will follow next month.

The State of NC requires all schools to have three goals in place:

1. A School Improvement Plan
2. Safe School Goals  - revised annually.  Students have reported students with guns in the past.  Plan to implement photo ID entrance under consideration.
3. Stakeholder Goals (for the Business Alliance, community-at-large)

Jane Dodge – CDC Report  - Please email me to sign up for the Career Fair on Nov. 8th, and let me know if you need to be near an outlet, or need any equipment (NO WIRELESS available). Thanks to Tim Swinson, Lesley Hubbard, and Charlie Nobles for working directly with students.  Need one more speaker for this term – Nov. 9th – 10:30 – please let me know if you’re available also.

Students – Emma – Wrote and placed commercial for the Trivia question in “Alliance Notes.”  $10 gift certificate to Target for winner.

Atrin and Bradley –
compiled survey to give students on computer use and what they would like to have available here at ADHS.  Working with Mr. Laffey and Doug Foster.

Atrin –
Developed terrific graphic sign for the Career Fair.  Students will assist with Career Fair.

Tim Swinson, Branch Manager of SECU in Mission Valley area. 
Will roll coins free for us and give us a Money Order.

Witold Sieradzen:
Mentioned attending Faculty Meeting and said he was greeted warmly by faculty on an individual basis.  Next Faculty Meeting is Oct.  and Doug Foster volunteered to attend.  Lesley Hubbard will attend in Nov., and Tim Swinson in Dec.

Review of STP’s: 
Witold - The Leadership Team will solicit list of hobbies of BA members to enhance their interacting with students.  Would like to implement a “Paperless Meeting” for the BA later on.  Will record membership participation.

Next Meeting – Athens Drive HS – Nov. 3, 2006 
Snack items and bottled water welcomed.  Coffee is provided (high test).

Jerry O’Connor – American Airlines
Witold will re-invite him next month.  Many traffic problems this AM, due to Apex Hazmat situation.