Day 13: Getting in with the Know

Today, I had the pleasure of meeting with Mrs. Cheryl Yamamoto, Dean of Student Activities. As we sat in her office for a quick and very informal interview, I was alerted that the Administrative Team was aware of the 5-minute bell we had proposed. She let me know that she thought the idea was sound as she flipped through our proposal; however, she also brought up that administrators felt this time management between passing periods was a student responsibility. We still feel that this bell will help those walking from upper to lower campus and vice versa. The bell was designed with the intent on helping students get to classes on time, even if they do not have adequate means by which to tell the time. This was somewhat discouraging, but it was nice to hear that we had our foot in the door by our proposal being brought up at the meeting. It is a good thing we emailed Mrs. Martin when we did! Mrs. Yamamoto then informed me that Mrs. Martin, who had brought up the proposed 5-minute bell at the meeting, was looking into the cost and difficulty of having this proposed bell installed, as well as the earliest possible time the bell could ring.

The group that coordinates our bell system is Island Signal & Sound. Mrs. Yamamoto said Mrs. Martin would get information from them, but as our Vice-Principal was absent today, I decided to get answers for myself. The woman with whom I spoke on the phone referred me to Bob. Yes, his name was really Bob. Sadly, Bob was on his lunch break. I shall call tomorrow to inquire further the questions I still have about the bell.

This is progress. Hearing Mrs. Yamamoto say that Mrs. Martin had brought up the bell at an AT meeting is very encouraging. I feel that Mrs. Martin cares about our project and the students whom this would affect. At least now we know that our proposed idea was heard by the Administrative Team. Hopefully, now, action is taken, and we can move forward. I hope to hear back from Mrs. Martin very soon, with regards to her answer on the proposal.

Below is the information for Island Signal & Sound:

-contact: Lou Ann Souza

-tel: 845-1351/ fax: 847-4399