Central Dauphin Middle School
PTA Meeting Minutes for April 11, 2016
Call to order: Meeting was called to order by Michele Schooley at 7:00 PM
Review and approval of March 2016 minutes: March 2016 meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
Old Business: Drugs 101 Program Reminder – Tuesday, April 12 at 5:30pm at CDMS
Treasurer’s Report: Song Wars raised $1,284.84 for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Karen review 2015/2016 Budget vs. Actual and made a motion to adjust the 2015/2016 budget as follows: increase Hospitality and Teacher Appreciation by $100 and PTA Sponsored Awards by $200 and take the $400 from the RFE Expense Budget. Was seconded. Motion passed unanimously. Karen reviewed the proposed 2016/2017 budget and moved to accept budget as proposed. Connie seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
Committee Reports
Assemblies: Lisa R, Chair. No report.
Box Top for Education: Jean K, Chair. No report.
Dance/Socials: Keri H and Shannon S, Co-Chairs. About 120 students participated – low participation but the students who came had a great time; $460 was raised between admission and concessions.
Eighth Grade Fun Day Gifts: Allison C, Chair. Green with white lettering drawstring tote bags.
Eighth Grade Send Off Party: Beth M, Tina H, Connie I, Co-Chairs. DJ is being solidified, getting backdrop and props for the photo booth and glitter frames. Also looking to have a “selfie booth.”
Fundraiser – Coke Rewards: Lisa R, Chair. No report.
Fundraiser – Gertrude Hawk: Jackie W, Chair. Raised almost $7,000!
Fundraiser – Hersheypark Tickets: Ann Marie R, Chair. Sent check to HP for $1,510 – not sure how many tickets this equates to or how much money this brings to PTA yet.
Fundraiser – Race for Education: Michelle S, Chair. Working on next year’s date for September.
Fundraiser – Restaurants & Events: Michele S, Chair. May 12th Noodles & Company 3-8pm.
Hersheypark Volunteers: Dena C, Chair. No report.
Hospitality: Tammy B. No report
Membership / Volunteers: No report.
PAC: Jean K. and Beth M. Co-Chairs. No report.
Ram’s Make a Difference: Lynn K and Maria W, Co-Chairs. No report.
Reflections: Bill M & Claudia M, Co-Chairs. No regional director so we’re not getting much information. Got an “unofficial” list from a regional rep stating 11 of our students won regional awards. Also had a 2nd place winner, Andrew C, at the state level.
Scholarship: Kathy C, Chair. No report.
Sign Changer: Jackie W, Chair. No report.
Spirit Wear: Jackie W, Chair. Information was passed along to next year’s chair. There are several vendors that will be contacted for possibly using next year.
Teacher/Staff Appreciation: Chrissie K, Chair. Working on the Time-To-Sign-Up online volunteer spot.
Principal’s Report: Hoops for Heart fundraiser, student vs. teacher basketball game fundraiser, raised over $4,500. All done online. Top fundraisers got the opportunity to play against the teachers. PSSA’s started today. Dodgeball tournament is coming up on 4/29 - over 3,000 cans were collected.
New Business: Panther/Ram Gala asked PTA to donate a silent auction basket. PTA is asking for donations from PTA chairs/members for a coffee themed basket.
Upcoming dates:
Apr 11-14 PSSA Testing – English, Language Arts
Apr 19-21 PSSA Testing – Math
Apr 26 Teacher In-Service No School for Students
Apr 27-28 PSSA Testing – Science (8th Grade Only)
Apr 29 Dodging Hunger Dodge Ball Tournament
May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week
May 9 PTA Meeting – 7pm CDMS Library
Adjournment: Meeting was adjourned at 7.42 PM. Thank you to all who attended.
Respectfully submitted,
Beth Murphy