Webster Elementary School PTA Minutes

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Webster Elementary School PTA Minutes December 13, 2012

The meeting was called to order by Donna Visscher at 7:07 p.m.

In attendance Lora Boka, Kimberly Colaizzi , Debby Curley, Janice Erickson, Julie Hill, Suzy Migrin, Mary Morrison, Patty Novak, Beckie VanHollebeke, and Donna Visscher

Approval of Minutes The minutes from the November 8 meeting were distributed by Debby Curley, PTA Recording Secretary, and reviewed by the board and PTA members. Julie Hill made a motion to approve as presented which was seconded by Suzy Migrin. All present voted in favor of approving the minutes.

Report of Officers a. Beckie VanHollebeke, Treasurer  The Walkathon receipts so far are 98% of the $10,600 goal.  Purchases to stock the Holiday Shop are taxable because the items are for resale rather than for use by the PTA.  The bank account statement will now be electronic to save the monthly $5 fee for the paper statement. Notifications go to the PTA email and the Treasurer cannot access the account directly. b. Debby Curley, Recording Secretary: None c. Melanie Sobas, Corresponding Secretary: Absent d. First Vice President: Position is vacant e. Janice Erickson, Second Vice President  There is a Dine Out January 9 at Olga’s at Laurel Park.  Janice is actively working on dine outs for February and March. f. Donna Visscher, President:  Donna will be sending out an invitation to the staff for Founder’s Day, which is February 6 at Schoolcraft College.

Principal’s Report Principal Lora Boka reported on the following:  Mrs. Rootare is requesting a chair for the pizza kit fundraiser. Fifth graders will be able to participate with the funds going toward to next year.  Would we consider having the bi-weekly be monthly instead?  Ms Boka is requesting that the PTA activity chairs reduce their reliance on Ms. Boka and her staff. The Executive Board will review training and information sharing policies.

Staff Report  Janice Erickson reported on behalf of Terry Macek that Mrs. Macek has narrowed down the book title choices for Ian to a few. Mary Morrison will choose the final title and Donna Visscher will order the book.  Kimberly Colaizzi reported the following: o The students love Holiday Shop. Would the PTA consider sourcing it ourselves instead of using a company so the items will be less expensive? The response was that has been considered, but requires a lot more volunteers.

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o The Barnes and Noble fundraiser was a really fun night.  Mary Morrison reported that the Barnes and Noble fundraiser was very successful.

Committee Reports a. December Movie Night  Donna Visscher reported. There were some minor issues. The movies were not raffled off so they were donated to the library. Ms. Boka added that she needs to know in advance if Act 18 students are attending, plus she requested pre-registration with a close date. b. Holiday Shop  No additional items reported. c. Membership  Suzy Migrin, Membership Chair, reported. 208 memberships so far. The challenge did not have the desired result so it will be attempted again in January. d. Green School  Janice Erickson, Green School Chair, reported. Webster is at green school qualification “Emerald” and may achieve “Evergreen”. A shoe drive is being planned. e. Sock Hop  Donna Visscher reported. This event, which is usually held in February, needs a chair. An email blast will be sent out requesting one. Julie Hill offered to be a consultant to whoever volunteers. f. Science Fair  Julie Hill, Science Fair Chair, reported. The “kick off” assemblies are scheduled for next Wednesday at 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm in the big gym and will include a presentation by the Ann Arbor Hands On Museum. These assemblies will replace going to each class separately. The entry form and parent letter will go home that day. g. Market Day  Nothing to report.

Old Business None.

New Business Mrs. Vine, Family 3, does not have the same equipment as the other Family 3 teachers. A document camera/projector is requested for her classroom at a cost of $1013. No one opposed the request so the equipment will be ordered and the budget movements motion will occur at the January meeting.

Open Discussion None.

Next Meeting January 10, 2013, at 7:00 p.m., LMC

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Meeting was adjourned at 8:06 p.m.

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