Central Park Elementary Pta Board Meeting Minutes

CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY PTA BOARD MEETING MINUTES November 17, 2014

The meeting was called to order at 9:33am

Attendance: Nicole Dorn, Melanie Hanson, Lisa Weidler, Barbie Seculer, Nancy Karsh, Robin Fractenberg, Jodi Swirsky, Carol Saponaro, Jennifer Edwards, Heather Vallee, Teresa Romero, Tracy Yudell, Lauren Saunders, Arianne Howey, Melissa Kwavnick

Treasurer Report: Tracy Yudell -Some committees are exceeding their budgets -What should Fun Run proceeds be spent on? PTA should have input, not just receive a Wish List from the school -Tracy: Better security at front office, Lisa: Better playground areas needed -playground alternatives were discussed, security alternatives were discussed -Fun Run profit is $19,000 and Sponsors profit is $13,000 -Photocopying expenses have been excessive, discussed possibility of purchasing a copier or new printer for the PTA office -Committees were told to check in PTA office for supplies before spending money -Committees were also reminded to clean up their supplies in the PTA office after their event -Kindergarten rejected Thumbody Program -Kindergarten will be getting their usual allotment of $90 per class for Thanksgiving, Holidays Around the World, and 100 Days Celebration -Suggestion to spend money on cafeteria was made such as lighting and sound panels -Barbie: computer and laptop issues -Digital 5 Program started this year for 5th grade – they will be taking home their laptops every night, all textbooks are now digital for 5th grade

Campus Beautification: Lauren Saunders -Home Depot volunteers will be coming out to CPE on Saturday 11-22-14 from 8:30am-1pm to do campus beautification project. They have donated plants, grass, and their time -PTA will reimburse Lauren for providing bagels, coffee, etc. for the volunteers

Community Fair: Lisa Weidler -January 24, 2015 from 8:00am-12pm, set up at 6am -spots can be purchased for $21 on our PTA website school estore -website estore is less expensive than PayPal so PTA will be using it for online payments -platinum PTA sponsors will receive a free table -we will be doing a pre-sale for CPE families first before opening it up to the community -we will advertise in our sponsors windows, place of business, Craigslist, etc -There are 107 open spots -Relay for Life, PTA, all CPE clubs will all have a table and offer food, water, snacks -Sign up sheet to volunteer at this event will be sent around at December PTA Meeting

Traffic Issues: -Heather announced that zoning, city, Plantation PD, school board were all meeting today to continue discussion on traffic issues -PTA will bond together on this issue and ask for a meeting with Ms.Deutsch, Ms. Coleman, Plantation PD, chief of traffic, parents, and the community -PTA will have written demands/proposal for parents to sign to show our unity Winter Wishes: -tree is going up this week -gift collection is December 3,4,5 -gift wrapping volunteers needed on December 8th after drop off

Next PTA Meeting is December 9th – food will be provided for us by the school

TCBY Family Night is Thursday December 4th from 12-10pm

Field Day Update: Arianne Howey -she met with the grade chairs (teachers) and they will be deciding on a color for each class’s shirts -she will email room parents with class colors for grades 1-5 -Kindergarten field day is December 18th

Teacher & Staff Holiday Luncheon Collection starts tomorrow through Friday

Motion to adjourn meeting was made by Lisa Weidler and 2nd by Melissa Kwavnick

MEETING WAS ADJOURNED AT 10:41AM

Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Edwards Corresponding Secretary