Parkwood PTA Board of Directors Meeting March 17, 2008
Minutes
This meeting called to order at 7:00pm. A sign-in sheet is attached to these minutes.
Secretary Heather Petersen Minutes
- Minutes approved as presented
Treasurer Gordon McPherson Financial Report
- Budget presented. We are on track to have sufficient carry over (6K) for next year.
- In June we need to approve the temporary budget for 2008/2009 school year.
Nomination Committee Update
- Found President Charlene Lombarde!! Yeah!
- Still need to fill family activities position
The “Works” shoe event
- Gently used shoe event at the Shoreline center Wednesday May 21st 6:30 - 8:30PM
- Send out notificiation on parkwood broadcast
- Back to School on August 23rd where families can go to get school supplies, hair cuts and clothing. There is also opportunity for families to donate and participate. Seeking budget to do a flier.
Enrichment
- Continuing the spanish program next year
- Proposal for after school piano lessons. Two children at a time, 1/2 hour lesson. $18 per lession either 6 week or 8 week commitment.
- Pacific Science Center after school program. Research the opportunities.
- Look into possible art class/sewing opportunities.
PACE Fundraising
- They bring local businesses together with the schools in the area
- Parents go to website and attach their visa/mastercards to a school. There is a one time sign up fee and $10 goes immediately to the school. 5% of money spent is given to the school. The first time parents go to any of the participating businesses they get 20% off on the purchase.
- The school get a check once per month.
- website is secure and encrypted
- Over 4000 members and the schools have been raising 5-10K in the first year.
- All of the faculty gets complimentary memberships
- Getting started:: plan a kick off day and then (2) additional peices of communication
- Prize packs are all from the Pacific Science Center:: 1 membership will get a prize
Meeting adjourned 8:25PM
