Island Creek PTA Meeting
Attendees: Betty Harris, Connie Pruitt, Cindy Harlow, Margaret Von Kolnitz, Lita White, Kamryn York, Kelli O’Dell, Mike Macrina, Susan Owner, Toni Shipe, Sharon Reynolds, Pamela Butler, Jenny Chavez, Barbara Gaynor, Cheryl Todd, Gina Hughes, Liz Dunn, Lisa Backe, Amanda O’Hara, Brooke Brautigan, Fran O’Donnell, Kimberly Brugman, Liz Townsend, Simone McDonald, and Howard Wahlberg.
Treasurer’s Report: Betty Harris reported on some changes to estimations on the budget to reflect reality and needs of the school. There is a carry over balance for next year. We are in good shape thanks to the many volunteers. Margaret reiterated that the budget would be changing when we realize other needs for the school. One need was money for school beautification. A motion was passed for the budget. We will revisit the budget in April.
Principal’s Remarks: The featured guest are the 4th grade Teachers. Mrs. York, Mrs. White, and Mrs. O’Dell. The 4th grade is the largest with 107 students. Today the school hosted a music performance that was great. Miss Markams 5th grade class was on channel 21. They represented the school nicely. Thurs. nights’ school board meeting will be on channel 21 at 7:30pm. 5th and 6th grade kids will be singing the National Anthem. The 6th grade has a mock trial at the end of the month. And, on the 23rd of April at 4:00pm will be the Dedication of Island Creek.
New Business/Current Issues: Lisa Backe and Fran O’Donnell.
Fall Fundraiser Company. There are two reps: Innisbrook and Lavender’s. Let’s choose one. They handed out a sheet explaining the Pro’s and Cons of each one. After much discussion, Howard motions to vote. The yea’s have it for Innisbrook.
Hometowne Collectibles---Simone McDonald. Hometowne Collectibles is making a wood collectible of Island Creek. Mission statement or logo on back of it. Dedication memento for the school.
Dr. Owner says they have some mascot pins and magnets under $6.00.
Newsletter---Liz Townsend. Newsletter is done. It goes out the 19th.
Crocodile Bracelet---Kimberly Brugman. Bought one from Plow and Hearth for $1.04. Don’t know if we can get 600 of them.
Flex Program---Mary Sullivan. Mon. Feb. 16th will be the first Italian class. They will have two classes in Spanish on Tuesdays and Wed. they will have French. The German class will have all grades together to make a full class.
Membership---Liz Dunn. Doing well.
Sharon Reynolds was asking people to sign petition to amend the snow plowing contract to include the sidewalks. Because at this time, no one is responsible for clearing them and kids still have to walk to school. Only Island Creek residents can sign though.
Motion to adjourn meeting---Margaret. Seconded by Howard. Meeting ends at 8:09pm.