Shelton View Elementary PTATuesday, Nov. 1, 2016

Board of Directors Meeting6:30 PM/Shelton View Library

Unapproved Minutes

  1. Meeting called to orderby Jane Chiodo at 6:36 pm.
  2. Approval of Minutes– August 2016BODMeetingMinutes stand as approved
  3. Secretary’s Report – Amy Harris: Correspondence from September/October.
  4. Treasurer’s Report – SandyNivas: Treasurer’s report was given. A copy was given to Jane Chiodo (President). See attached report.
  5. Principal’s Report – Bethel Santos (TTM/Dreambox): Professional development for staff is ongoing. No district funds are used for Dreambox. Last year’s subscription was prorated.
  6. COMMITTEE UPDATES
  • Advocacy/Legislative Assembly – SteveRubenstein:Good representation from Northshore District. Discussed how PTAs can assist in helping classes with both typical and special needs children. Northshore PTA will try to connect with schools for boundary change, reach out to parents, etc. Steve to facilitate. Bethel Santos indicated there is a district wide plan to coordinate transportation, etc. Legislative page is available on-line to see results of PTA votes at Assembly.
  • Membership – Kristina DeLeo: Almost 30% participation. Need to look at educating people about online system- some people were double charged. This year’s budget was $75. Went over budget $53. Recommend increasing budget to $150 for next year.
  • EAP Update/Classic Books – Bonnie Plottner:Application for EAP testing for next year ends on 11/4 at 4pm. No expected changes from last year. HiCap and EAP supporting teachers are available to help identify appropriate kids in classroom. Classic Books: 35 students involved.
  • Exploring Science Night – SteveRubenstein: Volunteers to contact Steve. Steve will research 3D pens. 5th/6th grade bake sale OK.
  • Book Fair – Mindy Dolan: Need more volunteers. Mindy will add request for volunteers to Shark Bite.
  • Spirit Wear – Kristina DeLeo: Additional non-graphic design in fresh colors will be offered. Price will increase slightly to offset other PTA expenses. Will be on sale (online) next 2 weeks, delivered before Winter Break.Kristina will talk to Shelby about continuing online orders in the future.
  • Staff Appreciation – Heather Scherber: Successful luncheon hosted by 3rd grade. Considering giving parents the option to donate money rather than store bought goods, possiblyvia Amazon Fresh.
  • Bagels with a Buddy Recap – Joanna Gunderson: Quantities of food were based on last year’s statistics, but this year we had too many left overs. Will promote more next year since it is a new event.
  • Reflections – Jane Chiodo: 20 entries received. Jane will send these to Council. Showcase in January. Will be displayed in library.
  • “Families” Cocoa & Candy Canes – Amy Harris: Need 10-12 volunteers for 1 hour time commitment on January 10th.
  1. NEW BUSINESS
  • Fall Fundraiser Recap/Fundraising Rest of Year– Kristina DeLeo: Fall fundraiser profit was about $12,000 ($18,000 had been projected). Read-a-Thon profit was $6,000 last spring. Passive fundraising (box tops, spirit wear add on, Amazon, restaurants)-should we add more? Other ideas: Smencils (Kristina will explore), sell glow sticks at dance, Bingo. Shari Neal stated that we do have some reserves from past years.
  • Mid-Year Financial Review Committee Selection – Jane Chiodo: SteveRubenstein,Mindy Dolan and Amy Harris will review in January.

Announcements:

  • Individual Picture Retakes – Nov. 3rd
  • Student Council Food Drive to benefit Hopelink – Nov. 9-16th
  • 5th/6th Grade End-of-Year Party Meeting – Nov. 9th @ 6:30pm in Rm#31
  • No School – Veterans Day – Nov. 11th
  • Scholastic Book Fair – Nov. 17th – Nov. 23rd
  • Elementary Conferences/Early Dismissal @ 12:20 – Nov. 17th – 23rd
  • Newsletter deadline for the December/January Combined edition is Thursday, Nov. 17th
  • No School - Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 24th & 25th
  • Exploring Science Night –Friday, December 9th @ CPJH – Time TBD
  • No School - Winter Break: Dec. 19th through – January 2nd
  • “Families” Cocoa & Candy Canes – January 10th, Time TBD
  • Next meeting: PTA GeneralMeeting,Tuesday, January10th@ 6:30pm in the library.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:42pm.

Minutes prepared by Laura Miller (Co-Secretary)