Simpson Elementary School

PTA Executive Board Meeting Minutes

Friday, December 2, 2016

ATTENDEES

Members Present:Seana McPherson, LeyaniRedditi, Suzanna Trice, Jennifer Heinz, Eunice Chou, Courtney Baum, Cayman James, Susan Moss, TonyaWalter, Tori Hammett, GenaRouille, Melanie Willenborgand BronGaynaSchmit

Members Absent:None

CALL TO ORDERSeana McPherson, PTA Co-President, called the meeting to order at 9:45 a.m.in the PTA trailer.

MINUTES-REVIEW AND APPROVAL –Seana McPherson, PTA Co-President, reviewed the minutes from the November 4, 2016 meeting. There were no questions or discussions. The minutes were approved as submitted.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Jennifer Heinz, Treasurer, reviewed attached reports.

Arts: Eunice Chou, VP

  • Arts in Ed—RealtoJazz coming December 19.
  • Reflections—1st place winners from county going on to state.
  • Talent Show—Dec. 7 is committee meeting. Applications will be sent electronically this year to 4th/5th graders.
  • Starry, Starry Night—ordering trophies and getting ready.

Communications: Courtney Baum, VP

  • Laura Cole is working on a recruit for her job next year.
  • Working on article.

Health/Environment: Cayman James, VP

  • RRR-Meeting soon to discuss Earth Week
  • Safe Routes—Idling survey completed week before Thanksgiving;still considering more Walk to School Days
  • School Beautification—Indoor decorations will be changed over the next week.
  • Starburst—working on feedback/suggestions following this year’s event

Publications: Tori Hammett, VP

Yearbook on target for next deadline.

Family/Community Outreach: Tonya Walter, VP

  • Toy Drive begins Monday.
  • C,C,C Drive counts: 214 canned goods, 131 boxes, 18 carseats, 47 coats
  • Box Tops—trying new advertising methods for Star News.

Finance: Susan Moss, VP

  • B&N Night went well last night
  • Spirit Wear--Ashley Rash has made enough designs for the next few years. Spirit Wear will be available in May this year!
  • Silent Auction—Feb. 22; committee working hard

Staff/Student Services: Melanie Willenborg, VP

  • Still need a coordinator for Ms. Ramsey’s class.
  • Dec. 9—Immigration Day
  • Jan. 12—handprints for 5th graders
  • SAW—March 3 set up day

Academics:GenaRouille, VP

  • Science Fair committee working hard and on top of everything.
  • March 13—Tanglewood Marionettes performing Dragon King.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

  • BronGayna thanked PTA volunteers and commended All Pro Dad and the growth of their program.

PRESIDENTS’ REPORT

  • Seana requested that VPs touch base with our newer committees a little more frequently to ensure everyone has what they need and are on track!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

12/5-9—Toy Drive

12/9—Immigration Day

12/13—APD

12/16—Box Tops Drawing

12/21—Winter Parties

12/22-1/5—Winter Break

1/6—Science Fair Application Deadline

1/10—APD

1/12—5th Grade Handprints

1/13—Talent Show Application Deadline

1/16—Student Holiday

1/17-1/20—100 Ways to Give

1/19—Science Fair

1/24-25—Talent Show Auditions

1/27—Box Top Drawings

NEXT MEETING

Our next meeting will be on Friday, January 6 in the PTA trailer.

ADJOURNMENTLeyaniRedditi, PTA Co-President, adjourned the meeting at 11:00a.m.

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Suzanna Trice, PTA Secretary