January 10, 2006 Minutes
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Central PTA Minutes Tuesday January 10, 2006
Meeting called to order at 9:10 am in the Central School Library. November 2005 minutes were approved.
President’s Report: Michelle Hejna expressed thank you to today’s hostess. She also thanked those people on the Agenda.
Officer Reports
1st VP: Allison McCarthy no report.
2nd VP: Catherine Maye stated that in December we had 50 customers and made $326.00. Playground equipment made $13.25 as all chicken steak orders go directly to this fund.
3rd VP: Nancy Hopkins no report.
Treasurer: Gary Gryczan presented a written report. See attached.
Corresponding Secretary: Dawn Gmitro could not be present. All thank you notes were passed around during the meeting.
Administration
Superintendent: Dr. Jon Lamberson thanked Central school for an awesome Holiday Concert. He stated that Mrs. Jane Lauretisen did a great job. He did attend all five concerts in the district. Secondly, Mr. Joel Benton is on leave from Hauser Junior High and the Principal from Hollywood school Mrs. Vickie DeVyler will take over as of today January 10th. An Administrative Assistant will be hired at Hollywood to help during her time away from the school. Lastly the calendar for next year appears to be similar to this year. Approval is pending. Dr. Lamberson answered the following questions: A request was made to label the doors so when you come to a function you know where to go. Dr. Lamberson stated a ten-year plan is being developed and he would bring this to the committee. Another parent asked about when the sign preventing traffic from coming down Woodside is removed at the end of the day. The time should be 4:30pm and not before. Dr. Lamberson will make sure this happens. He stated the village would be looking at the parking and safety issues with the school board in the spring. A question about illegal District 96 students was asked. Dr. Lamberson has made unannounced visits to homes. Twelve students have been asked to leave. Information had changed or was not accurate and they were no longer a resident. An aggressive approach has been taken. RB high school is also pursuing any illegal students.
Teacher Representative: Mrs. Laura Schwartz brought in samples of children’s work. She thanked the PTA for the digital cameras.
Principal’s Report: Dr. Limperis reported the end of the 2nd quarter is at the end of this month with report cards on February 3rd. ITBS testing will start at the end of the month. Talent show permission slip will go out 2/27 and will be due back by 3/9.
Committee Reports
Carson’s Days: Cheryl Bennett stated that we made $225.00. The next one is March 4th.
Chicago Wolves Family Night: Lisa Vais reported that the date is March 3rd. For $26.00 per ticket you get hot dog, soda, souvenir and the ticket. The normal price for all of this would be 45.00. The profit will go to the playground equipment. This will be the only major fundraiser for the playground. There is a lazershow and fireworks before the game. The profit is $8.00 per ticket. Playground Committee is obtaining four bids and will discuss more details, as they know.
Fudge Sale: Michelle Hejna reported that the profit was $673.00.
Health and Wellness Committee: Holly Machina stated that Dr. Limperis would be chairing the committee. They would be meeting this Thursday morning 8:30 to 11:30 am in her office. Mrs. Erin McCarthy would be the teacher representative. This would be a brainstorming meeting. Holly talked about a fundraiser idea for the future. Timber Creek Farms sells boxes of organically grown food. $30.00 per box and $3.00 of each box ordered goes to the school. Holly also passed out a flyer about better nutrition helping both the student and the school. See attached.
Kids Care: Cheryl Dowling stated they collected over $1,000 during the Holiday concert. Each family then received $65.00 gift card. A big thanks you to Mrs. Deb Catalano as she privately called the families.
Note cards: Anne Kodama stated they had good participation. The amount of work involved was about eight hours and the profit was $900. A big thanks you to Mrs. Jean Mathis for all of her effort. Ideas for next year included having the children create a thank you or birthday card.
PTA Web Site: Chris Hajer was given a big thank you for all of his effort. On the web site is the AR tests, Cultural Arts CD and the gallery of artwork. Please email your flyer to Chris.
Science in a Can: Mary Jo Robling reported that Kindergarten, 2nd and 4th grade would be participating. There will be seven different science experiments. Four are required. The team is asking for volunteers for filling the cans. A flyer will go out.
600 minute Reading Program: Michelle Hejna stated that information would be in a flyer this week.
Little Symphony: Robin Benoy stated that this program happens three times per year. It involves all the schools. Mrs. Gill coordinates this program. The next one is January 27th at 9am or 10:15. Parents are welcome to come please sit in the back, as all the seats will be filled. The performer will be Reginal Robinson who will play ragtime music. He is a self-taught composer and player who was himself inspired after seeing a performance in 7th grade. Also this year was Chinese folk dance and opera. This program has been in existence since 1956.
Michelle Hejna discussed a request for another evening meeting. After much discussion it was decided to keep the February meeting in the morning. This request will be addressed in next year’s calendar.
Ideas for next years Holiday performance were suggested to Dr. Limperis. She took down all thoughts and will discuss them for next year.
Family Fun Night will be this Thursday. To date there are 18 families signed up. There are two seating. See flyer.
Babysitting had been going well and all the toys were cleaned.
Fire Drills are random and vary on the time and the exits that are blocked.
Meeting adjourned at 10:30am
Respectfully submitted: Cathy Louthen
