Alderwood Middle School PTA

General Meeting Minutes

September 12, 2007

 

The meeting was called to order at 7:36 pm by President Julie Mason.

Attendance: Alex Hoerner, Melissa Antice, Carol Frodge, Mike VanOrden, Jerry Christiansen, Kim Dotson, Nan Vanklavern, Julie Mason, Jonna Barlow, Jamili DeGrazia.

 

Presidents Report- Julie Mason

Melissa Antice new Council Rep.

Requesting that at least 2 teachers can be present at PTA meetings to be a liaison to pass on information regarding PTA.

 

Principles Report- Mike VanOrden.

There was a successful dinner held for Academy parents. PTA was plugged.

800 students in count so far this year.

All but 1 teacher has been hired. There have been some schedule changes to balance class sizes.

Curriculum Night Oct. 25, 2007.

 

Treasurer Report-Jonna Barlow

Balance on hand: $5,912.32

Copies of Financial Audit for end of 2006-2007 school year are available upon request.

Financial report approved.

Minutes from last meeting approved.

 

Unfinished Business:

·         PTA Goals read and approved.

·         We will re-do Standing Rules when we recieved 502C3.

·         IContact approved.  Sheri Leyda to set up.

·         Carol Frodge nominated Jamili DeGrazia for Secretary approved.

 

New Business:

·        Money to be spent from Stampede Fundraiser. Teachers to submit request forms to be approved by PTA. Also allocate certain dollar amounts between Depts.

·         Erect a climbing wall. May be able to get matching funds from District. Carol checked out Liability issues. Every thing fine. Mike to check out how to apply for matching funds. Also will check on funds from local Rotary Club.

·         Stampede- Instead of top 6 classes receiving prize, we will do a Century Club Breakfast. Students who collect $100.00 or more are eligible to attend. Hospitality to add to their list. Would like to get a poster or plaque to list Century Club names.

·         Volunteer list next meeting.

·         Superintendant Nick Brossoit to attend Dec. 5th General Meeting. Mike will send out Phone Message to parents.

 Committee Reports:

Stampede- Alex.

Lots of prizes coming in.

Membership- no report.

Volunteer Coordinator- no report.

Hospitality-Nan & Kim.

 

Planning meeting for Teachers Sept. 24th at Nans.