Prospect Valley PTA Meeting October 6, 2016 – General PTA Business Meeting 3PM
•Call Meeting to order at 3:02PM
•Welcome, Introductions and Sign-In
•Minutes from September to be approved at next meeting.
•Reports of Officers
-President’s Report (Jeanne Sanchez)
-It’s been a very busy month.
-We had a great dance. Thank you so much to Amie Morosz and Monica Shanley for all of their hard work.
-Special Person’s Day was a big success.
-Field Day went really well. Thank you to the hospitality committee for the popsicles.
-The 5th/6th grade track meet was held and was a really fun event. PV displayed really good school spirit and supported their teams.
-Walk to school day went off well and was a success.
-President Elect’s Report (Andrea McCullough)
-We have babysitters for PTA meetings lined up through January.
-A schedule for snack and babysitting for the remainder of the meetings was sent around.
-Vice President’s Report (Mike Collins)
-Special Person’s Day was a big success with many people showing up for students.
-All events held at PV this school year so far have gone well.
-PV got results of growth scores from CMAS.
-PV did really well. We are above the 50% mark in reading and math for every category of student in the school.
-Superintendent Dan McMinimee has recognized PV twice for our great test scores.
-Kelly Derosier has been hired as a student support parent.
-We currently have a ½ time social worker who is very busy. We may need a full time worker.
-Did a lock out drill today and have had 2 fire drills so far this year. They went well.
-The Positive Prospector program is gearing up again. This year kids will have the opportunity to will a prize in a drawing every 2 weeks.
Treasurer’s Report (Rachel Reinert)
-There are few changes to the budget. The changes will be made based on what money is coming in and going out for next year.
-Checks for reimbursement will be issued on the 10th and 25th of the month.
-Please be sure to give at least 24 hours of notice when you need a reimbursement check.
-If it is a weekend, checks will be written the prior business day.
-Please keep personal requests separate from other requests.
•Old Business
-The new PTA chair list has been updated. The new list will go out in Monday folders.
•New Business
-Ms. Carmack still needs a room parent. We need a volunteer for her classroom, preferably a parent from the same grade.
-Class Halloween parties are coming up.
-Snacks should be heathy.
-Please check with teachers regarding decorations and food allergies.
-Please do not bring goodie bags or balloons to take home.
-3A and 3B power point presentation (Michelle Ames)
-Jeffco PTA has asked PV PTA to support ballot initiatives 3A and 3B.
-PTA is allowed to support ballot issues, not candidates.
-There is both a bond and mill levy at issue.
-Bond money is used for hard construction costs, while the mill levy is used for instructional support.
-The bond is for $535 million for construction costs. The mill levy is for 33 million in operating expenses.
-This amounts to a $4.12/month tax increase for every $100,000 in home value.
-The district has more info on its website.
-Michelle motioned for PTA to support these ballot issues.
-PTA took a secret ballot to vote on support. The vote was unanimous 21-0 in support of PTA supporting these initiatives.
-Support will be shown via The Flash.
-Lego Club proposal (Parent Jay Alire and 3rd grader Astralia)
-They would like to propose to PTA starting an after school club for Lego builders.
-Astralia has some Lego sets she can bring and she is working to earn money to buy new ones for the club.
-She believes this club can build team work and is a good way to make new friends.
-They would like to try for 8 weeks and see if there is interest.
-it would be after school on Mondays for 45 minutes.
-Ms. DiCroce has offered her room to use.
-Mr. Krapfl committed to help with the club.
-It will start in February.
•Committee Reports
-Gold Rush (Alison Windes and Cara Jakab)
-The Gold Rush is this weekend, 10/9, at 9am at Prospect Park.
-Early registration is over but you can still register on race day.
-Still in need of a few race day volunteers.
-477 registrants so far. That number will likely climb over 500 after same-day registrations are counted.
-Dance (Amie Morozs)
-The dance came in under budget with $2.93 remaining.
-There has been great feedback from the dance and everyone had a great time.
-Will need to increase budget from $500 to $600 next year as many services were donated this year and this may not be the case next year.
-Attendance was down slightly from last year. Guessing maybe 50 less kids.
-Thank you so much to everyone for all of your help!
-Reflections (Serene Wardinsky)
-Serene was unable to attend but sent an update.
-They are currently collecting art and will until the end of October.
-They have emailed everyone who said they would like to help.
-Read at Home (Mike Schane)
-RAH is set up and kids have started receiving books.
-202 kids are participating, which is about 40% of the student body.
-Still need volunteers to help with the program.
-Destination Imagination (Robin Chalker)
-Robin was unable to attend and there is no update at this time.
-Family/Staff Support (Jen Hess and Kelly Derosier)
-Neither Jen nor Kelly was able to be at today’s meeting and there is no update at this time.
-Special Person’s Day (Kelli Swindle and Rachael Henning)
-It was a very successful event.
-There were lots of special persons in each class and most were standing room only.
-There was plenty of food. Thanks to everyone who brought food for the day.
`-Hospitality (Cathy Hyland and Andrea McCullough)
-They have planned dinner for teachers on Wednesday (10/12) for fall conferences. They will have a salad and potato bar.
-On field day they gave away all 500 popsicles.
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-Membership (Cathy Hyland)
-The directory is currently in process. Formatting began this week.
-It will likely be done and ready for distribution in the next couple of weeks.
-PTA membership cards will arrive soon.
-Watchdog Dads (Anthony Lincoln)
-Dads have been great about stepping up at the last minute to help out with events.
-It has been more difficult finding dads to help out at pick up and drop off.
-Really could use help mostly between 7:50-8:15.
-Received about 70 names of interested dads at registration.
-The program is currently up and running. Currently trying to figure out helpful electronic ways to push out the necessary information to those interested.
-New things have been added to the wish list tree. Please check it out.
Dates to remember:
10/4 – 5th/6th grade track meet
10/5 – Walk/bike to school day
Official count day
10/11 – Picture Retakes
10/12 & 10/13 – Fall conferences
10/14 – No school
10/31 – Halloween parade and parties
11/3 – PTA meeting 7pm
•Adjourned at 4:00