<p>Dewitt PTA Meeting, September 8th, 2014 Library, Dewitt Elementary School Meeting called to order at 6:30pm All board members present except Erin Barnett and Megan Blosser</p><p>Recording Secretary, Brandy Marks The May minutes have been approved as submitted</p><p>Correspondence, Stephanie Ball No Report</p><p>Treasurer’s Report, Jayme Knott Bank Register from May to current available on table</p><p>Council Delegates’ Report, Melanie Capaldi No report, no council meeting yet</p><p>VP Report, Lesley Dalman Working on getting volunteers</p><p>Teacher’s Rep Report, Miss Mancini Thank you for supplies and for open house dinner</p><p>Principal’s Report, Mrs. McClure -Great start, some craziness with computer forms, please spread word about forms & system -African Drum Show Assembly, Friday 9/12 9 & 10 am. Parents welcome, no guarantee seating -Courtyard looks great, request to move Arbor Ivy before it gets too big and can’t see kids -Kara Rogers GS troop is donating Buddy Bench -Understanding Wildlife, free show during school then $5 a person show at night. Possibly open up to community/other schools, concession sales for PTA?, possibly early November -Will be doing Rally for Recess again, new rules. Ms. Gaj is handling </p><p>Committee Reports</p><p>1. Acme, Melanie Capaldi</p><p>Flyer will be sent home soon. 9/18-2/4</p><p>2. Audit, Lesley Dalman , Jayme Knott, Erin Barnett & Mary Drabinski Checked everything – was correct, signed off on report</p><p>3. Book Fair, Mary Drabinski 3/13 Book Fair/Family Night/Ice Cream/Art Show. 3/16-3/18 in library</p><p>4. Box Tops, Sherry Looman Contest papers went out. Drawing for those who send 25 in. $10 gift card to TRU, 2 winners, ends 10/16</p><p>5. Budget, Melanie Capaldi</p><p>Committee met and went over budget, see paper on table</p><p>**Motion to accept budget – Stephanie Ball 2nd Jen Klein No discussion Motion Approved</p><p>**Motion to accept and file audit report – Lesley Dalman 2nd Leigh Hughes No discussion Motion Approved</p><p>6. Courtyard, Lesley Dalman In progress, a lot of volunteers signed up on purple sheets</p><p>7. Donuts for Dads – no chair Friday 10/10, spent $375 last year Lesley, Brandy, Stephanie, Andrea will help</p><p>**Motion for $400 out of Parent & Family involvement for Donuts for Dads, Stephanie Ball 2nd Lesley Dalman No Discussion Motion Passed</p><p>8. Fall Fun Faire, Melanie Capaldi, Jen Klein</p><p>Flyer to gauge interest, another specific one later Obstacle course bouncy, Baskets, 80 letters sent to businesses. 10/3 baskets due Miss Mancini – will talk to teachers about donating baskets 2 shifts for volunteers</p><p>9. Food Nights, no chair Marco’s dates set up 10/1, 11/5, decorate pizza box in art 11/5, split between 2 dates Julie Luoma will chair and Brandy Marks will help</p><p>10. Library</p><p>Check with Tina about end of year bookfair</p><p>11. Literacy One book/One school idea from Mrs. Fromson</p><p>12. Membership, Jennifer Lunsford 51 memberships including teachers Another flyer will go home in Oct, teacher drawing on Friday 9/12</p><p>13. Room Parents, Jen Klein Papers out this week, due end of Sept, Info distributed to everyone in class Get parents involved for Peanut free rooms, All K Classes, Waldron/Hartman & Douglas 1 drink & 1 sugary snack @ parties, no candy in treat bags</p><p>Old Business </p><p>Covered</p><p>New Business </p><p>1. Codes for Copier. 1 for PTA, 1 for Volunteer. See Mrs. Hudson</p><p>2. Teacher Requests *Science Teacher – goggle sanitizing cabinet approx. $545 Table discussion for now. Andrea Thomas might be able to get at discount from her employer or be able to donate. </p><p>*Brain Pop Software license $2,095 for 12 months Possibility of district paying for this down the line, Mrs. McClure will split cost with PTA if we purchase now **Motion for Brain Pop Software for $1050 out of Special Requests – Lesley Dalman 2nd – Andrea No Discussion Motion Passed</p><p>Meeting Adjourned 8:08 pm</p>