Island Creek PTA Meeting

 Minutes of March 2, 2005

 

Attendees: Toni Jones, Kevin Brugman, Sheila Dixon, Alisia Smith, Sarah Weller, Jen Bishop, Mary Sullivan, Toni Shipe, Steve Wallen, Yin Mei Hueskes, Dr. Owner, Sally Berman, Mary Ellen Possanza, Mary Power, Mike Macrina, Jeanne Igo and Cindy Smoot.

 

I. President’s Report and Old Business:

Jeanne Igo called the meeting to order at 7:08pm.  She welcomed all attendees and 6th grade teachers and introduced the Board.  Howard Wahlberg and Sonia Smith were not able to attend.  Sheila Dixon made the Motion to approve the February minutes.  The motion was seconded and the minutes of February 2, 2005 were approved unanimously. Jeanne reported that the PTA dues had been paid.  We received a check from Safeway for $1,146.27.  The Pro Kids show was a great success. 

 

II. Administrative Report:

Dr. Owner made a presentation on the SOLs and all some of the information involved in interpreting scores and goals.  She covered the goals of the No Child Left Behind program and went over the scores from last year.

 

III.  Treasurer’s Report:

Sonia Smith was not able to attend but the current budget was passed out to members.

 

IV. Vice Presidents’ Reports:

Community Outreach:

Sheila Dixon commended the hospitality committee and those who have helped out with teacher appreciation.  We will have one more assembly.  She asked for committee reports.

Newsletter – Liz Townsend was not able to attend but her email address is etownsend@cox.net.  Remember those newsletter deadlines.

Beautification/Grounds  – No report at this time, but Jeanne passed around some pictures of picnic tables and benches.

 

Education:

Howard Wahlberg was not present, but the following committee reports were submitted.

CAPS –Sarah Weller said that the Pro Kids Show went very well.  She is looking into the Woodson Group which is an improv troupe to perform for the next assembly.  They may do conflict resolution skits.

FLEX- No report at this time, but Jeanne advised there will be a performance of those children taking the program on March 10 at 6:30.

Math & Science Made Easy – Jeanne gave the report.  There are a few glitches, but it is being worked out.  A contract will be signed soon and the materials will be on their way.

Volunteers – Cindy Wade reported that there is a new Volunteer Coordinator Corner on the website and she thanked Kevin Brugman for that.  They still need Art Night volunteers for March 28th.

 

 

Ways and Means:           

Fundraising – Jennifer Bishop reported we reached our budget with the Restaurant Nights.  We need to decide which gift wrap company to use for next year.  We are checking out Innesbrook, Geneva, Lavenders, and Sally Foster.

Box Tops – Jeanne reported that Mrs. Fielding’s class, Mrs. Drake’s class and Mrs. Jackson’s class had the most collected Box Tops. 

           

Old Business:

Jeanne Igo reported the teacher grant which was submitted earlier was approved by the Board.  Another two grant requests are coming.  We will notify Dr. Owner when they are approved. 

 

Reminder to teachers that we need supply lists by April 1st for next year.  Please let us have feedback on how you think the company performed last year.  Were the supplies of high quality?   

 

Sarah Weller needs volunteers for the Nominating Committee.

 

Five to ten volunteers are needed for a focus group to evaluate the new Emergency Care Information System.  This is a very secure system and no private information is available to unauthorized users.

 

The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:30 pm.  The next PTA Meeting will be held April 6, 2005 at 7:00 pm.

 

Cynthia Smoot

Secretary, Island Creek PTA