April PTC Meeting Minutes

April Meeting MINUTES

Englewood Parent Teacher Club

4/10/2014            6:00-7:00 PM

Meeting called to order by Connie Dewey

In Attendance

President, Mary Hanson, Vice President, Michelle Russell; Treasurer, Jodi Blackman;  Volunteer Coordinator, Connie Dewey; Co-volunteer Coordinator, Amy Sargent; Box Tops Coordinator; Lora Dougherty; Fundraising Coordinator, Michelle Lewis; Staff Appreciation Co-Coordinator, Bethany Wachtler; SMART Coordinator; Kurt Haas; Additional parents; Kim Keady, Greg Sargent, Chelsea Davis, Joel Estrada, Mike Tardif, Pat Lewis; Englewood Staff, Rachel Kuenzi, Liz Tardif, and Annette Cridge; and Principal, Gary Etchemendy.

Welcome and introductions around the room was made.

Principal Report                   By: Gary Etchemendy

Principal Etchemendy spoke about the testing taking place in the 3^rd, 4th, and 5^th Grade classrooms. As well as the differences in the classroom where there is 1-2 hours of testing each day. Reading and Math get results when tests are complete, Writing results we will get back later. Testing will be done by April 15.

The Technology Needs and Requests were reviewed as follows:

·   We need up to 5 more wireless connections @ $800 per point = $4000

·   8 classrooms need their projectors mounted  @ about $500 each. = $5,000

·   2-3 more Smart Board (17, 19, music?) – There is a possibility to use the one from the library, then get a projection screen in it's place = $6000

·   1st Grade needs – Smart tablets and Apps that can be used in small groups.

·   2nd & 3rd needs – Smart tablets and Apps that can be used in small groups, as well as laptops for keyboarding.

·   LRC needs iPads 
· With a total of 50 iPads  @ $400 = 20,000  
· 4th & 5th needs – Laptops for research, keyboarding (10 laptops per class), must be district supported, 40 @ $642.36 = 25,694.40

·   Teachers also need Summer Training Time

·   Grande Total = $58,000

Nominations

The PTC Executive Board Positions were considered. Nomination slips were read and everyone in attendance was encouraged to recommend nominations.

The 2014/15 PTC Executive Board was proposed:

·   President: Amy Sargent

·   Co-Vice Presidents: Connie Dewey and Bethany Wachtler

·   Co-Secretary’s: Ruby McClorey and Mary Hanson

·   Treasurer: Jodi Blackman

·   Co-Volunteer Coordinators: Chelsea Davis and Michelle Lewis

A motion to elect the Executive Board was made by Lora Dougherty and seconded by Connie Dewey.  All present voted in favor, and the 2014/15 PTC Executive Board was confirmed.

If you are interested in joining the Executive PTC Board email volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com or speak to a PTC Board Member.

Link to Parent Teacher Club Executive Board Job Descriptions

Teacher Report        By: Ms. Rachel Kuenzi’s and her 2^nd Grade Students

Classroom Presentation    

·   Smart Board presentation, the student and Ms. Kuenzi demonstrated how they use music to help learn information and terminology about the universe.

·   Ms. Kuenzi and Her students sang a song called, “Oh Moon”. Sang to the tune of “Blue Moon”.

Fund Request          By: Rachel Kuenzi

Proposed funds for updated rolling die machine and more educational and font die cut sets.

·   Requesting $1746.73

·   Appropriated from the School Support; Operating Expenses

·   A motioned to approve the funds was made by Michelle Lewis and seconded by Mary Hanson. All present voted in favor, and purchase for the die cut machine and die cuts was confirmed.

·   Board member to follow up purchase: Mary Hanson

Board Reports

Treasurer’s Report   By: Jodi Blackman

The March Year-to-Date Budget, Present 2013/14 Income and expenses Budget was distributed. We made $521.00 from Englewood Family and Friends night at Carl’s Jr.  

The proposed 2014/15 Budget and the Budget Narrative was also distributed and reviewed by the board in the last executive meeting. In May PTC meeting, we will vote to approve the projected budget.

PTC Event Reports

Past

·   Recap of Family Fun Night: Great night! Because we chose to sell tickets for the low price of 25₵ the income was lower than expected. This is fine because we already made over our projected income for the year as a whole. Next year we will decide if we should increase ticket costs, or keep it the same, based on the income-to-date next year. And, a huge Thank you to the NSH SKEF Enrichment Academy for volunteering! PTC is hosting a pizza party for them for all their hard work!

Current

·   Spring Book Fair, 5/5-5/9

·   Parent’s BBQ Lunch, 5/5

·   Teacher Appreciation Week, 5/5-5/9

·   WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!

Upcoming

·   School Garden: SKEF’s Garden Program Coordinator has visited Englewood and is in the process of making a plan for where to put the garden. Looking into near the portable building, may be able to use the gutter to catch rainwater.

·   Summer Library Program: Anyone interested in coordinating a summer library program, should contact the PTC and Mr. Etchemendy.

2014/15 School Year Event Committees

There are a number of parent openings on the event committees. These openings are as listed:

• Pancake Breakfast
• Jog-a-Thon     
• Fall Book Fair
• Winter Fest
• Science, Math and Writing Nights
• Family Fun Night, Silent Auction, Classroom Gift Basket Raffle, Flower Pot Auction       
• Spring Book Fair 
• Staff Appreciation Week
• Box Tops for Education Coordinator
• Restaurant Nights
• School Spirit Apparel 
• Artists in Residence
• Movie Night
• Bingo Night
• Fund Raising Coordinator
• Donation Coordinator
• Webmaster
• Popcorn Friday
• Library Volunteer Coordinator
• Room Parent Coordinator
• Lost and Found
• Bulletin Board and Calendar

To ensure Englewood will have any of these events we need a chairperson for each event.

If you are interested in chairing, or serving on a committee please contact the PTC Board at volunteeratenglewood@gmail.com

Link to Annual PTC Event Descriptions

Adjournment

Upcoming Events

4/17             Parrish Open House for 5th Graders

4/28             No School

5/1               Parrish Band Tour Assembly, 10:30-11am

5/5               Parent’s BBQ Lunch and Book Fair Browse

5/5-5/9         Spring Book Fair, Before and After School

5/5-5/9         Teacher Appreciation Week

5/8                Parent Teacher Club Meeting

5/15-5/16     4th Grade Astoria Field Trip

5/16             3rd Grade Field Trip

5/20             1st Grade Field Trip

5/26             No School

5/29             4th & 5th Grade Music Program, 6:30-7:30pm

5/30             5th Grade Field Trip

6/4               Volunteer Recognition        

6/4               Englewood Family and Friends Night at Chuck E. Cheese

6/11             5th Grade Recognition

6/12             Field Day and Last Day of School