Mackenzie P.T.A Minutes September 16, 2010
Meeting called to order @ 7PM
Attendance: 29
1. Welcome and introduction of the officers
-Gina Shultis welcomed everyone to the meeting and introduced the officers.
Gina and Ecki Co-Presidents
Lori Bizjak Secretary
Michelle Smith Treasurer
-At this time the event sign-up sheets were passed around.
2. Motion to approve minutes from the June 2010 meeting
-Motion made by Carol Franco, seconded by Lisa Marie Drewett
-Motion approved
3. Correspondence and announcements
-Note from Bonnie Robertson pertaining to the public hearing on 9/30/10 @ 7:30 ECHS community room #203, Topic: Repair reserve fund
4. Treasurer’s Report
-Judy sat in for Michelle and went over the treasury spreadsheet that was handed out to everyone in attendance.
-28,451.79 in total expenses
- Question from Amador Laput pertaining to the recycling line item.
- Ecki explained that this is an ongoing recycling program and that any purchases made for the recycling program comes out of this fund. 5. Committee Reports
a. Membership
-Ellen Gulla we are doing a little better than last year at the same time: 55 last year, 66 this year.
-6 teachers, 25 families, 10 individuals
- Membership letters and envelopes have been sent home. Envelopes will also be available at the Open House on the 22nd.
b. Teacher Wish List
- Ms. Davis $308.00 for nap mats
- Motion made by Melissa Mayr, seconded by Jen Anderson
- Approved
c. Board of Ed
- Report by Amador Laput
- Repair Reserve Fund meeting, explained that the public forum will be held in order to discuss the repairs needed to the school which total 1.7 million. Must be voted on by a public vote to set up the fund and another vote must be held each time money is to be dispersed from said fund.
- The track field is looking good and in the process of being finished.
-Attendance policy and code of conduct was discussed and public hearings will be set up to continue the discussions.
d. Special Assemblies
- Kathleen Herling explained each of the assemblies that are planned for the school year, and why they were chosen. - A handout with all of the assemblies listed with price was handed out to all that were present.
6. Events
a. Open House @ GRM September 22nd
- Membership/ Event sign-up , and Corbi’s food samples will be available
b. Joe Corbi’s Fundraiser will run from September 27th- October 15th .
c. School pictures will be held on October 5th
d. Craft Night will be held on October 22nd
- Lori Bizjak has purchased the craft supplies and the facilities use request form has been filled out and turned into the school.
e. Used clothing sale will be held on October 22nd
- Storage will be available for the donated clothing, and Judy is looking into utilizing high school students as volunteers for the clothing sale.
7. Old Business
a. Recycling
- At this time there was a motion to approve the purchase of recycling bins for the school.
-Motion made by Laurie Terry, seconded by Sue Schadt
-Approved
b. PTA Events Binder
- The events binder was explained and exhibited.
c. Wellness policy
- First grade now has a snack each day. - Discussion of why 2nd grade does not have a snack this year.
- Mrs. Franco wanted to know the reason behind the 2nd grade having no snack. Mrs. Van Hage explained that it is a scheduling problem and there is no time where a snack can be fit in.
8. New Business
a. Kathy Ryan explained that the PTSO “swarmed” fundraiser is when a “swarm” of wooden cut out bees are placed in your yard. You then call to have them removed and you can pay to have someone else “swarmed”. If you choose not to “swarm” someone else you will not be charged.
b. Ellen Gulla announced that there will be a Circle Park Halloween Party for Pre-K- 6th grade from 1-3PM on October 23rd. Set up @12 noon.
c. Family Pictures
- Kim Harrispersad offered to do a fundraiser for the PTA that would consist of a Family picture night. Familes would come to the school and have a family portrait taken. The High School is already holding this fundraiser so it would have to be held after theirs. This fundraiser could be held in November and would be set up by Appointment.
-PTA will vote on this next month.
d. PBIS, Cherish Galvin explained what PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support) is and how the program has changed this year.
- Tickets will continue, Good news referrals (caught doing good) will go home to parents.
e. Amador Laput hosted an 11th grader from Thailand and he announced that host parents are needed for January- March 2010
Meeting was adjourned @ 8:15 PM
Respectfully submitted by Lori Bizjak