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Minutes May 2nd 2006 Central School PTA
Meeting called to order at 9:10am in the Central School Library. April 4th 2006 minutes were approved.
Michelle Hejna had our guests from Hauser Pride trip speak first.
Mr. Berwanger, Alex Brown and Caitlyn Castle each spoke. They thanked the PTA for our donation to the Washington D.C. Pride Trip. Journaling is required of all the students. Mr. B won an award, every child stand up and says one thing about the trip. Next year will be held in Charleston West Virginia starting April 11th.
Officer Reports:
First VP: Allison McCarthy passed around a request for help with the Teacher appreciation Week. Next year’s first VP’s Lisa Marcinak and Allyn Pilewski requested that each member turn in next year’s volunteer sheet, PTA dues, and classroom requests.
Second VP: Catherine Maye reported that this is the last month for Market Day. Anyone who orders Chicken Steaks will be put into a raffle to win a George Forman Grill.
Third VP: Nancy Hopkins reported that Philanthropy met and the committee had four requests for funds. After discussion all four requests were approved. They are:
Mini Torso Model for 5th grade science, $96
Little Scientists CD’s for 5th grade science, $150
Recess Equipment, $400
Six tables, $270
Playground, $10,000
There was discussion about recess equipment and Mrs. Teune stated that a committee formed by the teachers is looking into other ideas.
Treasurer: Gary Gryczan reported that our PTA raised $69,000 this year and those we should be proud of all that we do for the school. See the attached report.
Corresponding Secretary: Dawn Gmitro stated that the installation lunch would be Friday May 5th at Chew Chew. Babysitting available please bring your child a lunch.
Committee Reports:
Book Fair: MaryJo Robling and Lisa Marciniak thanked everyone involved. There were 40 parent volunteers, 75% of the children returned their forms. The fair earned $11,000.
Grandparents Day: Sue Miller gave the date of May 15th. A sign up sheet to help bake or volunteer the day of was passed around.
Kindergarten Tea: Karen Doornebos thanked the committee and Dr. Limperis
Playground Committee: Lisa Veon stated the plans and photo are on the Web site. Donations are still being accepted.
School Supplies: Beth Wenzel stated a flyer would go home at the end of the week. The order will be due back quickly. She will look into another company for the future. Incoming kindergartners will receive flyer from the list made at the tea.
Talent Show: The dates are May 24 at 1pm and May 25 at 7pm. An announcement about props and costumes and Dress rehearsal went out. The show will be two hours.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon: If you want to help please contact Dodi Krug or Maura Doherty. The date is May 9th at the Methodist Church across the street from 11:30 to 1:00pm. Tala McCoy will do the lunch.
Wristbands: Dorie Skiest and Ingrid Lulich will sell them after school this week on Thursday and Friday and at Open House.
PTA Coffee Pot: We voted and approved the PTA to spend $85.00 for a coffee Urn.
Flag Ceremony: Cathy Louthen reported the date to be Thursday May 25th at the beginning of school. All scouts are to be in uniform a letter will go out.
Moving Voting Location: Allyn Piewski requested she represent our PTA and look into moving the location of public voting away from the kindergarten. A vote was taken and approved.
Operetta Stone Soup: Cheryl Bennett thanked everyone involved for a very successful production.
Little Symphony: Robin Benoy stated the last one of the year will be this Friday, Chinese folk dance at 9:00am and 10:15am
Guests:
Dr. Lamberson thanked everyone for a fantastic year. A new Hauser Principal will be named prior to the board meeting. Registration process for next year may include a one-page form sent out in late spring with no payment of fees at that time. Reef’s hosting of the classical music was wonderful and highly recommended as a must see for next year.
Ann Harrington and Gail Teune discussed the Holly O’Hare Garden dedication will be May 26th at 3:30pm. Class placements will happen on May 16th. A note will go out asking if you want to write a short paragraph about your child’s needs to be completed by May 10th. This is not an opportunity to request a specific teacher. The paper will highlight the areas that are review when making placements.
After the teachers left the Brick Pavers Program was discussed. Nancy Hopkins reported that 110 brick were sold. Profit to date $3,740. She is reaching out to 208 Central graduates, preschool families, village board, retired teachers and administrator. On May 15th the contract for the playground will need to be signed. Bricks can be ordered till May 26th. This will be an ongoing fundraiser.
After much discussion it was decided that it would be up to the individual parents to decide if they want to contribute to a teacher brick. A parent collecting for a brick for a teacher that does not make the necessary $100 should see the PTA via Nancy Hopkins.
The meeting ended at 10:30 am
Respectfully submitted: Cathy Louthen
