PTA Board Meeting 10/20/09 Minutes
Members Present:
Jill Smith, Deborah Rodriquez, Lisa Hayes, Natalie Lecher, Charlene Farkus, Natalie Williams, Kim Barlow, KaLyn Burmeister, Laura Ploudre, Renee Iverson, Mary Servais
C. Farkus discussed recent Works district wide meeting regarding:
-Food drive will be specific to each school and PW will donate potatoes
-Food baskets donations in the amount of $200 from each PTA
-Works volunteer evening events for Nov 18 will be Jan Avontis and Charlene Farkus; Dec 2 will be Jan Avontis, Deborah Rodriguez, and Charlene Farkus (hours are 5:30-8 pm) -Donations for Spring in the amount of $500 (PTA possibly may ask for donations so all funding doesn’t come from PTA)
We discussed the budget in detail and made changes for the final vote at the general membership meeting on 10/23. Budget will be posted online after approved.
We discussed the events to be partnered w/ Highland Terrace:
-Barnes & Noble Fundraiser on Nov 21 & 22; LP will inquire w/ staff regarding entertainment options -Speakers for Fall and Winter (funding to be shared w/ Highland Terrace)
Mary Servais requesting funding for One World cultural exchange event to be held at the end of April. Event to include funding for supplies, stipends, and food ($700) for themes of Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Near East.
Fundraising updates posted to Website on Oct. 20, 2009 by JS.
We discussed that the Einstein Community is looking for volunteers.
Mr. Parker requesting funding for juggling equipment.
Christine Dunbar proposing exchange of used clothing swap and she will organize. She will need help and info on how to proceed.
We discussed teacher grants and correct procedure in order to reimburse. Options included were per receipts or gift certificate. Teachers must have reimburse slips requests completed by March.
Updates regarding student enrichment: 11 Spanish students and 30 Chess students.
Update for Reflections: fliers out regarding Nov. 2 deadline.
Update for lock box (mail & checks): will be installed in office ($100 funding).
Brown Bag Update from NW:
Discussed:
Shorewood & Shorecrest new high schools in the future.
Enrollment count.
Funding for general account for PW.
Principal Update:
Jan Pembroke returning as Teachers Rep.
Nurse Condit regarding flu and health conscience.
Health Department to partner w/ PW regarding mass vaccination.
Final Notes:
Secretary reviewed and approved September bank statement.
JS and DR to make a new notebook for meeting minutes.
Meeting adjourned at 8:35
