McCord PTA Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, March 8th
Attendees:
Kelly Boker
Kelly Balemian
Barb Friedman
Michael Kuri
Paula Stanley
Jenn Small
Erica Engel-Ishida
Sunny Roesch
Sherry Rosenfeld
Heather Lindaman
Bridgette Frank
Call to Order: 7:00 p.m.
Refunds for Directories:
Refunds (cash) will go to the office in an envelope with the family name on it.
January 12th Minutes Approved
Guest Teacher/Grant Request
Meg Alexis – Music Teacher
McCord Sound System
Between band and general music classes, over half the student population goes thought the McCord Music room. Receiver is very old and is quitting. Have been using computer speakers. Would like to have a system that can be integrated with software. Need a locking cabinet as well to keep them safe.
Asking for possible donations from School, not just PTA. Not likely school can fund it based on current budget. $500 is the minimum out of classroom grants remaining budget. The PTA will assist by adding to that the fundraiser for Romeos Spirit Night and the Flower Power sale not to exceed the total grant requested.
Treasurer Report: Heather Lindaman
· Teacher Grant Koos - $120.00 NearPod – Board Approved – Money well spent and seen in use in the classroom during a classroom audit. Used once a week.
· $1,500.00 for 8th Grade Party – If there is not enough from the school.
· Currently the PTA broke even (under $60) between spending and income
· WEB request for $400
· Flower fundraising all on line. – maybe $400-500 potential.
· $900 outgoing on teacher appreciation
· Want to leave the next PTA with $5000 – That will be taken into consideration for all spending through the end of the school year.
· With $1000+ from Target, Kroger, Spirit Wear we are doing well and should be in good shape to meet the goal for leaving $5000 for the next PTA to start the year.
President’s Report: Jenn Small and Sherry Rosenfeld
· Last Day of School – PTA to help out. – Mr. Brown is hoping the PTA could help? Not defined yet. Talent show in the afternoon. Last day is yearbooks.
· Celebration of Excellence, May 19th – PTA to provide refreshments. – In the auditorium at WKHS. Award ceremony. Set up – teardown. Will request for donations from all of MMS rather than only the volunteer list. May create a Sign-Up Genius to help organize.
· Nomination Committee for 2016-2017 Board Members.
o Open positions?
o VP is not filled next year.
o Will send a message to the incoming 6th grade parents
o Sunny will be heading up the school supply sale.
o Fundraising – Erica Bishaw(sp?)
o Sarah will come for canteen
o Kelly will be the Secretary
Principal Report: Michael Kuri
· Out to the Elementary schools – Next year will be 273 7th plus 246 8th
o Kids have really great questions that are curious about lockers, cell phones, etc.
· Having some conversations with kids to keep them in the Middle School mentality.
· Good group of kids that work when it is time.
· 90% + of kids feel safe at McCord
· WEB day – and registration on the same day. Pictures in the library, supply sale in the gym.
· Request for a revamp of the school supply list.
Committee Reports:
Canteen – Lori Sheppard, Sara Smith, Bridget Frank, Kelly Balemian, Jan Harris
· Canteen is Friday, March 11th from 7-9pm. – Update
· Cool Cats reserved – Tickets the same.
· Holly St. Meyer is doing the photo booth again
· Decorations and food are covered
· Volunteers should be fine.
· Put tables outside to get tickets done
Spirit Wear/Fundraising – Sherry Rosenfeld, Kathy Hancock , & Linda Pilcher
· Spirit Wear Sales: $534.00
o $192.00 – Conferences
o $342.00 – 7th & 8th Scheduling Meeting
o Online sale - until March 18th.
· Kroger Rewards – $230.82. 11-01-2015 to 01-31-2016 22 households.
· Flower Sale in the Fall. – Fort Myer – Got on their list for Fall about Mumpkins. See if it is exclusive for us. Flowers in a pumpkin pot or Frankenstein.
· Money for more Tumblers? – Only 6 left with no straws. May want to get smaller size as well.
· Romeos – do a fundraising for 20% on a night on April 12th – See if they do the PDF vs. the paper coupon
· Can have direct donations go to the PTA earmarked for a grant.
Hospitality – Pam Hadden and Jill Buterbaugh
· Successful Parent/Teacher Conferences dinner. Thank you to all who donated!
· Next Student of the Month Breakfast isWednesday, March 9th (breakfast7:45 -8:15; ceremony8:15-8:40).
New Business:
· First Wednesday for next year would be better.
· Learning Heros grant – We won a BOGO free – More information on that coming from Jennifer.
· Thank you note from teachers on conference night – from Brian
· Worthington Education Foundation – Paula Stanley
o Criteria for grants are out on the web page
Announcements:
· Next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, April 12thth 7:00 in the Media Center.
· Meeting on May 10th meeting is scheduled for Principal presentations.
Adjournment: 8:25PM