Minutes Bingham PTSA Board Meeting January 6, 2015
Those Present: Pres. Sheri Mattle, Pres. Elect Debbie Kroll, Sec. Amy Janisch, Treas. Connie Chamberlain and board members Dalesse Bowles, Chantal Brown, Cyndi Thomson, Darci Crossley, Kristen Pehrson, Kerrie Bench, Aimee Wahlstrom, Tom Gatten, and Principal Christen Richards-Kong
Thought: Debbie Kroll: Importance of unity and supporting one another.
Minutes reviewed/approved for Dec: Kristen Pehrson had a few questions about the White Ribbon flyers that Principal Richards-Kong had printed. Mr. Gatten explained they had to have them approved by district before we could have them put up. Dalesse Bowles motioned, Debbie Kroll seconded.
Reviewed Budget: Connie Chamberlain went over budget.
Administration: Mr. Gatten talked about flood in band and choir rooms. Board discussed with Mr. Gatten the parking problems at Bingham. Principal Christen Richards-Kong stated school raised $97,000.00 during “True Blue”. They incorporated a lot of service in community. The administration did a push on Suicide prevention before break.
Nominating Committee: Nominations need to be to council by Feb. 28, 2015. Darci Crossley will replace Sheri Mattle as second alternate.
Legislative Issues: Sheri Mattle talked about session starting in a few weeks. Sheri suggested sending letters, emails to legislators about prison relocation.
Membership: Chantal Brown stated she will work on getting cards out this month. Handed out membership cards to board members.
Reflections: Dalesse Bowles talked about council awards meeting. 8 of Bingham’s entries advanced to region. Region reflections awards meeting will be Jan. 26 @ Copperhills High 7:15-8:15 pm.
Student Board/Service Club: Cyndi Thomson talked about the blankets that the students made and she brought some to show the board. Will be giving them to various groups including Linus Project again. Some of student board will deliver blankets to families personally.
White Ribbon Week: Kristen Pehrsonis working on getting flyers approved so she can get them printed poster size.
Battle of the Bands: Kerrie Bench will talked with Chantal Brown to get more info and get with student board representative for help.
Senior Sunrise: Sheri Mattle will get with Michelle Koch with info from last year.
Smith’s Community Rewards: Connie Chamberlain stated Smith’s will carry memberships to 2016 before need to reapply. Debbie Kroll is checking on phone app.
Next Board Meeting – February 3, 2015 @ 10:00 a.m.