Kim Garland Called the Meeting to Order

Rachel Carson PTSA General Meeting Minutes April 15, 2014

I. Call to Order:

Kim Garland called the meeting to order.

II. Principal’s Report

Mary Cronin reported on the success of the new digging garden. She also listed upcoming testing dates:

May 6th – 3rd grade math; 4th grade writing May 7th – 4th and 5th reading May 8th – 3rd grade reading, 4th grade writing, 5th grade science May 21st – 4th and 5th grade math.

Mary also reported that we will continue to have the 4th/5th program next year and we will have 6 classes. All 4/5s. Staffing - having all 4/5s means one less teacher. There will be 4 1st grades, 2 all day kindergartens, 1 ½ day kindergarten. She should know by the end of school what will happen with 2nd/3rd grade classes. Interviews for a new librarian are starting. Shannon is going to school as a Principal. That will be announced by her new school.

III. Minutes/Correspondence

Minutes from the last General Membership meeting were approved.

IV. Treasurer’s Report

Olivia reported that Significant incomes this month are Amazon, E-Scrip, Afterschool Income, Matching and Auction.

Significant expenses this month are After school expenses, Imagine Art, Auction, Spirit wear, special needs, sunshine fund and classroom funds.

V. Auction Committee Jenny Jensen reported that we raised over $60,000 at the auction. This is the amount before matching.

VI. Legislative Committee–

Maribeth Holec reminded members to vote for the upcoming bond. She listed statistics on the school districts anticipated growth and discussed what the bond will be used for. She also discussed how to show support through things like car magnets, Facebook statements, etc.

VII. Executive VP report –

Erica Ellis reported that the Gardening Committee is seeking volunteers to help with clean up next month. Also, anyone who is repeating their board position next year should let her know. She also reported that an awards committee has been chosen.

VIII. Committee Updates -

Heather Foglio reported that Staff Appreciation week plans are all set.

IX. Co-Presidents’ report -

Kim Garland read through the prescribed process necessary in seating a new board for the 2014-2015 school year. Val Westmoreland represented the nominees not present. Acting as secretary, Candice Wheeler read the secretary’s section in the by- laws. Shashi read the nominating list.

Jenny Jensen read: Kim Garland, President – approved

Candice Wheeler, Co-President – approved

Kim Garland read:

Erica Ellis – Executive VP – approved

Jenny Jensen read:

Kim Nilson, Secretary – approved

Kim read:

Ritu Ruia Treasurer – approved

Jenny read:

Mitzi Vaughn, VP Expenditures – approved

Kim read:

Janine Hollinworth, Co-VP Communications – approved

Bindu Chetanwala, Co-VP Communications – approved

Jenny Read:

Jen Fowler, Co VP After School Programs – approved

Edith Ferian, Co VP After School Programs – approved

Kim read:

Brittany Porter, VP Fundraising – approved

Jenny read:

Shashi Vijay, VP Social Events, approved

Congratulations were extended to the new board. Jenny Jensen reminded the board of the Art Walk on May 1st.

Meeting adjourned