TulsaSchool of Arts and Sciences

Parent Teacher Student Association

Meeting Minutes: August 11, 2009

President Karen McMillan called the meeting to order at 7 pm.23 people were present, 16 members: Carol & Alan Rowland, Karen McMillan,Susan Biggs, Nadine Eubanks, Rhonda Jamison, Rhondrea Jamison, Blenda Lomax, Shannon Lomax, LeAnn Dykes, Cynthia Griffith, Melanie Linsky, Bill Bernhardt, Shari Cross, Traci Ladner, and Donna Husted; 7 others:Suzanne Johnson, David Moore, Jimmy & Denna Strong, R. D. Wagnon, Rebecca Block, and Laura Meena.

July 14, 2009 minutes approved.

Dr. Shoemaker, the new Interim Director of TSAS introduced himself and spoke briefly.

Treasurer report – Alan Rowland

Combined Statement of Revenues Expenses & Changes in Fund Balances

For Period EndingJuly 31, 2009

Totals

Operating Income $11,983.61

Operating Expenses 180.00

Operating Income (loss) $11,803.61

Fund Balance – beginning 1,851.27

Fund Balances – ending $13,654.88

Board of Trustees Report

1. There are presently 274 students enrolled at TSAS: 90Freshmen, 82 sophomores,

55 Juniors and 47 Seniors.

2. There will be an All School Assembly on August 13 at the YMCA to go over

policies with the entire student body.

3. The new Thursday late start times will begin on August 20th. School on Thursdays

will begin at 9 a.m. and end at 3 p.m.

4. Mr. Doss has the new TSAS website up, check the calendar for events on the

website.A reminder was given to sign up for TSAS notes.

5. The Foundation is purchasing tables & chairs for the North & South Common areas.

6. The Foundation is purchasing online grade and assignment software.

7. Also there will be voice mail and an answering machine set up for the school as well.

8. Back to school night is scheduled for September 15, 2009.

9. A reminder of the cell phone policy – only before and after school and during lunch are

students allowed to use their phones.

10. A reminder that volunteer hours are important and should be reported to LeAnn

Dykes.

Foundation Report - Alan Rowland

The Foundation has spent $23,000 from funds raised last year for furniture (north commons), the new grading system, and operations funds. The foundation has two new prospective board members.

Admin Board Report – Susan Biggs

No report, next meeting is August 18.

Work Day Report –Nadine Eubanks

The summer work days went well. The drywall was repaired, wallpaper removed, painting was done as well as carpet cleaning and general cleaning. Lots of volunteers contributed to this big effort.

Freshman/New student & Parent Orientation – Susan Biggs

The orientation went well. We had approximately 130 people attend. The Reception Room rented from LaFortuneCommunity Center was the right size. Eighty eight students came to Freshman student orientation as well. A suggestion has been made to have a senior student speak at the parent orientation next year.

Lunch bunch report

We would like to see more healthy options sold. Ellen Stackable is preparing a survey for students on healthy food ideas to see what they would like. She wants e-mails also for additional input from parents. Traci Ladner discussed some of the staffing needs for Wednesday and Friday mornings as well as lunches.

TSAS Notes/Membership/Directories

We need many more directory forms to be returned, so directories can go out quickly. Can get more forms completed on Back to School night, but would like to have the Directory completed by Back to School night.

Back to School Night:

Several parents volunteered at Freshman Parent Orientation to help with this. PTSA will provide cookies – the leftover cookies from Freshman Orientation have been frozen and can be used for this event. Also we will set up signup tables for PTSA and volunteer opportunities.

New Business:

A request has been made by Ellen Stackable for the PTSA to pay for some Freshman English books. The books were back ordered. Normally this would have been paid for through school funds. Donna Husted motioned that PTSA pay for the books, up to $350. LeAnn Dykes seconded. The motion passed.

Next meeting September 8, 2009, 7 pmat TSAS.All are welcome to attend.

Minutes submitted by Susan Biggs