Washington High School PTA Meeting Minutes May 12, 2015

President Tammy Fox called the meeting to order at 10:15 AM.

Executive Committee Report: Secretary – Dina Dusek asked for approval of the April minutes. Teresa Wake made a motion to approve, seconded by Melissa Kiliper-Ernst. Minutes were approved as written. Treasurer – Teresa Wake presented the April treasury report for approval. Dina Dusek motioned to approve, seconded by Tammy Fox. Budget was approved as presented.

Counseling Update – Dean Blanchard Teacher choice selections may be next week. If a meeting is needed for scheduling changes, see the counselors in June or after Aug 4. Have your seniors submit their NCYL applications. Final transcript requests must be submitted. Kirkwood Academy offers great opportunities for those seeking certifications and technical fields.

Committee Reports: Membership/Blue Chip – Kate Hogg -One more donation was submitted. Volunteer Coordinator – Leah Ferring -Please turn in your volunteer hours now and over the summer. Thank you for your efforts in volunteering. Hospitality – Jillian Knutson May 15 is the teacher and staff appreciation lunch. Legislative– Lori Klopfenstein Please contact your legislators regarding school budget funding. Cookie Sales – Tammy Fox The last sale on Friday, May 1, went really well. We had an abundance of cookies. Many thanks to our bakers and decorators. College Connection – Lori Klopfenstein Please turn in any outstanding expenses for reimbursement. Reflections – Teresa Wake Jacqui Fashimpaur’s “Mask” won a national award for outstanding interpretive piece. She will be presenting the film in June in North Carolina. Grounds – Tammy Fox for Becky Riedesel Earth Day efforts are under way. Some students and Boy Scouts will be assisting. Baseball parents will be planting the beds by the fields. PPA Area needs attending By June 6, we must remove any bushes by the counseling office that we desire to keep. Next year, $250 will be needed to landscape the area by the counseling wing Post Prom – Tammy Fox for Dina Linge The event went very well. We had great prizes, food, and the kids were wonderful. Display – Tammy Fox for Peggy Greene The cases will need cleaning before the August freshmen orientation. Audit Committee – Teresa Wake Teresa is working on setting up the audit.

Dr. Plagman Report and Q & A - Congratulations to Laurel Dusek who was selected as a US Presidential Scholar. She will receive her award in Washington DC in June. - Congratulations to Nicole Carver, Lauren Wibe, Rachel Russell and Miriam Ochs who will be heading to Washington DC in June to present their award winning piece at National History Day. - Congratulations to the Wind Symphony for their perfect score at the State Large Group Music Festival. - Washington was listed 5th best among Iowa’s 340 public high schools in US News and World Report. - Washington is the #1 AP High School in Iowa

Old Business: Tammy Fox - A Website chair is needed for the upcoming school year. Thank you to those who volunteered for AP registration.

New Business: None

Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 AM.

The next PTA meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 9:00 am in room 128.

Dina Dusek PTA Secretary