Parkwood PTA
October 23, 2010
Attendance
Kalyn Burmeister Charlene Farkas Natalie Williams Natalie Lecher Deborah Rodriguez Stephanie Korn Jill Smith Renee Iverson Susan Lovelace Anita Wooster Sharleen Lambard Jan Pembrooke Laura Ploudre Lisa Hayes Marion Mohrlok
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
Welcome and Introductions
City of Shoreline representatives Debbie Terry and Joe Tohar presented information regarding Prop. 1 as to increase Maintenance & Operations. Prop. 1 would apply to school resources, parks, police and maintenance services. Representatives provided information as respects percentage of services goes to the City of Shoreline and to other areas of services (schools, fire district, etc.). Representatives advised a majority for approval to pass Prop. 1.
Center for Human Services representative Tamara Peren is partnering with The Department of Social Services to offer support and family services for PW students. Issues discussed regarding foster homes, suitable placement, family services, and case management. Tamar Peren will work with PW Family Advocate-Mary Servais. PW to be pilot for Family to Family Project.
Parkwood Neighborhood Association
PW Neighborhood Association was incorporated 3 weeks ago and Dan Pica is local representative. Kalyn Burmeister advised (on behalf of Dan Pica) that assoc. plans to have a neighborhood block watch, emergency plans, meet your neighbor, and have community/connection involvement with Parkwood school.
PTA Documents
- Goals and Objectives documents were reviewed and a motion to approve by Lisa H. and seconded by Renee I. PW Goals stand as approved.
- Approval of Minutes of Sept. 14, 2010 motion made by Natalie L. and seconded by Jan P.
- Standing Rules document discussed and approved on Rules #1-28, and make any changes to #14. A motion to approve by Jan P. and seconded by Renee I. Standing Rules stand as approved.
2010/11 Proposed Budget
- Final Budget discussed and reviewed; changes to grade level enrichment and grade level/designated scholarships to be increased above $1k; a motion to pass as amended by Jan P. and seconded by Sharleen L.
- Budget stands as approved.
Vice President Update & Miscellaneous
- Holiday Food Drive advised by Charlene F. and PW to collect and donate stuffing. Additionally, any groups willing to participate in service groups to collect items outside stores, etc. Renee I. to inquire with groups. Jan P. to inquire with second grade teachers regarding collecting items at school. PW goal to collect 250 boxes of stuffing and partner with Highland Terrace to have a total of 500 boxes. Baskets to be created on Dec. 18th at Kellogg Middle School. PW PTA to donate $200 accordingly.
- Hopelink is partnering with Shoreline School Dist. & Fire Dept. to focus on teen gifts, scheduled for Dec 6-17th.
- WORKS information: Information will go in PW newsletter for donations and volunteering; Renee I. to coordinate Lost & Found; Laura P. to place “all call” at winter break to remind parents to collect personal items; and Charlene F. requests to have preferred items donated to the Works (personal items) and goal of 500 items is noted.
- Fundraising update by Renee I. and ordered items to arrive in Nov; Original Works scheduled for Jan; and raffle set for spring.
- Harvest Festival advised by Kalyn B. scheduled for Friday, Oct 29th from 6-8:30 pm. Donations are welcomed and Food Handler permit holder has to be on site.
- Family Heritage night is in need of a chairman and committee members. Family Heritage night is scheduled in Jan and volunteer info will be posted in PW newsletter.
- Event Speaker tentatively scheduled for Jan and be partnered with Highland Terrace. Inquires and information to follow in upcoming meetings. Budget est of $300.
- Expired beverages in storage room need to be disposed of. PTA volunteers to organize and dispose of on Friday, Oct. 29th.
- District Wellness Committee (Fresh Food) program needs representatives from each school for upcoming meeting with Shoreline School District (follow up info email expected).
- PTA & Law Training as respects to Food Handlers Permit—volunteers participating in serving and plating food need to have a permit and attend functions in order to be in compliance for PW functions. Kalyn B.’s husband, Renee I.’s husband, and Marion M.’s husband all have appropriate permits.
- Barnes & Noble fundraiser to be in flyer and advertised for PW by Renee I. and Lisa H. (to be organized and promoted).
- Box Tops by Sharleen L. collected $260 plus funds to PW PTA.
- BECU Grants to be discussed at a later date (scheduled for Dec 15th).
- Shoreline Public Schools Phonathon is Nov. 7th from 4:30-6pm with a goal of $40k.
- Reflections to be judged soon by Sharleen L, Laura P., Kalyn B., Jill S., and Todd Brown. More info expected to follow.
Meeting adjourned @ 9 pm.
