DRAFT

Island Creek PTA Meeting

 Minutes of February 2, 2005

 

Attendees: Janet Yannucci, Hedy Pickering, Anne Hyde, Mike Macrina, Dr. Owner, Sarah Weller, Jeanne Igo, Jen Fallert, Gina Hughes, Theresa Painter, Margaret von Kolnitz, Scott Lohr, Betty Harris, Sheila Dixon, Kevin Brugman, Toni Shipe, Cindy Wade, Janet Cliatt, Steve Wallen, Sandra Boozer-Greene, Liz Townsend, Cindy Smoot, Sonia Smith, Howard Wahlberg, and Penny Klein.

 

I. President’s Report and Old Business:

Jeanne Igo called the meeting to order at 7:14pm.  She welcomed all attendees and introduced the Board.  Howard Wahlberg made a Motion that the January minutes be approved.  The motion was seconded and the minutes of January 5, 2005 were approved unanimously. Later, she reported that the sidewalk snow removal is still at issue.  Kaufman and Sickles continue to assist us.  Jeanne passed out a handout on the new boundaries, school board committee open positions, etc.  Also, the school supplies packages will be provided by a different company and teachers’ supply requests are needed by April 1st.

 

II. Administrative Report:

Dr. Owner introduced the Special Education teachers.  She handed out a sheet with figures that showed the money received from the PTA and what has been spent on such things as field trips and staff development.  She described the Art Night, Literacy Night, and Science Night events to be put on by the school.  If there are enough volunteers to come forward, the school will have a Fun Fair in the spring. The SOL Night will be some time in April.  Discussion ensued about having more than one presentation and having the SOL Night so late in the year.  Dr. Owner mentioned that writing skills at Island Creek were above the norm; the area of focus is Math, where we did not do as well.

 

III.  Treasurer’s Report:

Sonia Smith explained that we have one more bill from our gift wrap vendor and our portion of the Internet sales money is still arriving.  We only have one returned check left to collect.  See the Treasurer’s Budget attached.

 

IV. Vice Presidents’ Reports:

Community Outreach:

Sheila Dixon asked for committee reports.

Newsletter – Liz Townsend email address is etownsend@cox.net.  Remember those newsletter deadlines.

Hospitality – no report at this time.

Beautification/Grounds  – Jeanne reported for the chair that there will be planters out in front of the school and there will be planting done in front of the sign.

Website - Kevin Brugman would like to receive information sooner and more frequently to add to the school’s calendar/website. Send all corrections to the website or calendar additions to kbrugman@cs.com. 

                       

 

Ways and Means:           

Fundraising – Penny reported the approximate amounts made in the following fundraising events:  Restaurant Nights $1,700.00; Gift Wrap $13,000; Spirit Wear $530.00; Box Tops $560.00.  The spaghetti dinner made an $800.00 profit.  The school collected $1200.00 for the tsunami victims.

           

Education:

Howard Wahlberg asked for reports.  He said that there has been one grant application turned in and that is exceptionally well done and meets all requirements.

Math & Science Made Easy – Janet Cliatt reported that the extracurricular classes will start with K and 1st grades in February.  She has 5 volunteers.

CAPS- Sarah Weller described the ProKids Show with Ralph the Great scheduled for an evening in the third week of February.  There will be three performances.

FLEX – no report at this time.

Volunteer Coordinator – Cindy Wade reported that there were 30 volunteers to bake for Pasta Night and 20 volunteers helped with serving.  Fourteen parents helped with the Dental Screening. Thank you.

Special Education – no updates at this time.

Membership – Liz Dunn was not able to attend.

 

New Business:

Jeanne Igo reported that she needs Committee Chairs for next year and there are also Board positions that will be open.  Sarah Weller volunteered for the Nominating Committee and will need assistance.

 

Jeanne mentioned Teacher Appreciation week is the first week in May.  Suggestions were made for what to give the teachers to show our appreciation.

 

Next year’s budget was discussed.  One attendee asked that money from the CAPS program go to Medieval Day and Colonial Day expenses, since the parents are buying much of the materials themselves.  Dr. Owner stressed that her main concerns are that Field Trips and Professional Development continue to receive funds.  A Walk-A-Thon was suggested as a fundraiser.  Other suggestions are welcome.

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 pm.  The next PTA Meeting will be held March 2, 2005 at 7:00 pm.

 

Cynthia Smoot

Secretary, Island Creek PTA