Board MINUTES – Approved

Liberty High School PTSA 2.6.50

Tuesday, September 19th, 2017

Location: Liberty High School Counseling Center

Renton, WA

Proper notice of the meeting was given.

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by President Shelly Russell. A quorum was present. Board members in attendance: Shelly Russell, Susan Reeder, Riesa Ragan, Stacy Morford, Lisa Vold, Kim Weiss, Latisha Guilini, Jennifer Wildermuth and Dawn Peschek.

Approval of Minutes

August 23rd, 2017 Board meeting minutes were distributed and reviewed, approved as written and will be filed as presented.

Treasurer’s Report

As of August 31st, 2017 - Treasurer’s report will be filed as presented.

Standing Rules/Goals Review:

Review and edit current Goals and Standing Rules to present to at the Membership meeting on October 3rd, 2017.

Budget Report

Review 2017-2018 Budget proposal to present to Membership meeting on October 3rd, 2017. Motion made by Stacy Morford, seconded and approved.

President’s Report

Issaquah Council report – ISD has increased by 500 students and 175 teachers. Negotiations have started for new school sites.

VP Report

Volunteer report – Staff Appreciation Chair is still needed. We want to thank all our picture day volunteers.

Committee Reports

Parent Ed – Riesa Ragan – discussion on topics to present to school and/or council

ISF – Libby FitzGerald – now called The Schools Foundation, Voice Mentor program needs volunteers. Opportunities available at the Foundation. Tools4Schools –– Huge success, helped over 965 students in need. Dining for Kids – will resume in October. All in for Kids – will resume in October.

Advocacy Report

Legislative Assembly will be in October. See Stacy Morford if interested in attending.

Outreach Report

Items have been moved to an office in the Counseling office to make it more accessible to students and staff. Shop or Swap, first event will be October 5th 6-8pm in the Liberty Commons.

Senior Events 2018

Graduation will be June 18th at SafeCo. October 21st will be the Auction, 114 tickets sold so far. The goal is to sell at total of 150 tickets. All are welcome to attend and bid, not just parents of class of 2018.

Grants

Discussion and Approval.

  1. Science Department $1600, Online Homework Program for Physics students. Motion made by Libby FitzGerald, seconded and Approved.
  2. Middle School Band to play with High School Band Event, $490. Motion made by Tisha Guilini, seconded and Approved.
  3. Band/Orchesta and Choir $5000. Discussion, amended to $1000. Motion made by Tisha Guilini, seconded and Approved with amendment of dollar amount. Staff encouraged to see funds through ISF.

New Business

One Love Screening – October 17th, 2017. E-vite only, free event, 550 capacity. High School students and parents only event.

Adjourned at 7:44pm. Next Board meeting is on Octover 24th, 2017 at 6:30pm.

Submitted by:

Jennie Wildermuth

Secretary

Approved 10/24/17