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PTA MEETING MINUTES for Tuesday, October 3, 2006
Introduction:
At 7:05 pm, the meeting commenced in the Central School Library.
Attending PTA Board Members:, Lisa Aulerich-Marciniak, Allyn Pilewski, Maddalena Flight, Mary Judy, Sue Miller, Cathy Louthen, Rick LaBelle, Lisa Veon, Kathy Dudek, and Michelle Hejna.
Absent Board member: Nancy Hopkins. Lisa Aulerich-Marciniak lead the meeting in her absence.
Guests in Attendance: Mrs. Candace Grace, Riverside Village Board Trustee and Dr. Janice Limperis.
Minutes from the September 6th meeting were read and approved.
Thank you cards from the Teachers who received a $100 stipend were passed around.
Guest Speaker, Candace Grace addressed the audience, asking our consideration to support the Village of Riverside’s Tunnel Referendum for $4,000,000 to repair and rebuild the Railroad Underpass. She explained why it cost so much and $300,000 of that would make it ADA accessible. She also spoke briefly of a 2009 Proposal for a Youth/Community Center.
1st VP Lisa Aulerich-Marciniak 1st thanked (for Nancy Hopkins): Leslie Kovacevic, Michelle Hejna and Patrick O’ Laughlin for hosting Parent Fall Night. Thank you also to Maddalena Flight for the Wrapping Paper Sale and Kathy Dudek and Jennifer Sedivy for Fall Family Night.
A request to add to the overall PTA budget for Classroom Stipends for the 3 Specials Teachers of $100 each. A motion was made and approved, to add the additional $300 to the Classroom Stipend Budget.
A request was made for someone to run an Election Day Bake Sale on November 7. A sign up sheet was passed around for volunteers to monitor the hallway to direct voters to the polling place and keep them out of the hallways.
Allyn Pilewski would like to head up a steering committee to have the Polling Place moved out of all schools in the district. She spoke to Dr. Lamberson and he said it was not a district decision. He suggested that concerned parents look for alternative polling places in the community. A safety meeting is set for December 4, 2006.
1st Vice Presidents Lisa Aulerich-Marciniak and Allyn Pilewski reported that there were 189 PTA Members and new member applications are still coming in. Allyn said that they would like to contact the Golden Agers a senior group in town, to see if there is any interest of starting a community outreach program.
Rick LaBelle Treasurer: Treasurers Report was submitted and a motion to accept the October 2006 Budget. The report was accepted.
Principals Report: Dr. Lamperis thanked the PTA for the classroom stipends.
A note was sent home from First Grade Teacher, Mrs. Skaggs, regarding safety at the first door, regarding drop off and pick up. A Hauser Student was hit by a car, reminding parents to follow the procedures of rolling drop offs and to pick students up curbside not to call students into the street to enter their cars. She asked parents to move away from the T in the main sidewalk so children would not have to walk into the street to get around parents gathering and socializing.
She suggested that if parents wanted to socialize, to cross the street and socialize on the other side to eliminate congestion at the school entranceways where students line up.
Safety study on December 4th.
No Math Olympiad Program this year, due to the cost of test preparation. She thanked the PTA again for the playground, and informed the PTA that the Playground Bell Clapper is in her office.
Committee Reports
Fall Family Night: Jennifer Sedivy thanked everyone on the committee who made it a successful night. She reported 100 families attended with the purchase of 360 hotdog dinners provided by Heavenly Hotdogs. The attendance was even across the board, about 20 families per grade.
Playground: Lisa Veon and Lisa Vais The playground cost $23,000 for the equipment, and that comes with a lifetime warranty and the plastic materials have a 15-20 year warranty. Next month Central PTA will be planning a dedication ceremony (yet to be determined) thanking our donors.
Halloween Windows: Janan Cain flyers sent home in backpacks
Hike & Bike to School: Elaine Cinkay & Amy Wolf in progress culminating with great prizes.
Roller Skating: Michelle Collis A Roller Skating Party is planned for October 6th Noon, at Fleetwood Roller Rink. Free event, adults must stay to chaperone.
Spiritwear: Elaine Cinkay & Diane Grossi- Jennifer Sedivy reported in their absence, she brought samples of the flannel pants and the hooded sweatshirt and T shirt.
A question was brought up about sizes- if someone had a question about size they could contact Diane Grossi. Order forms sent home via backpacks.
Wrapping Paper: Maddalena Flight Central PTA currently has orders totaling $19,206, which the PTA receives around $10,000. She said wrapping paper can be ordered all year round and 50% goes to the PTA. Remember Valentines Day, Easter. You can order on line.
Art Cards: Anne Kodama-order forms sent home in backpacks. Cellophane gift bags and decorative bows available on order form to purchase to give the cards as gifts.
Market Day: Sue Miller & Mary Judy Orders due October 18th, by Internet October 21st with pick up Wednesday, October 26th 3:00-4:00pm.
Carsons Days:Cheryl Bennett $5 coupons are still available for November 11th shopping day at Carsons.
Fundraising Study Committee: Michelle Hejna & Karen Doornebos, in the process of gathering information and looking to have a report by January.
Other Business
Family Outing:Kathy Dudek 100 tickets are available to see the Broadway Play Wicked flyers were sent home today in backpacks.
Mary Jo Robling suggested to go on line to take the Middle School Survey it would be very helpful to Dr. Lamberson and his study group.
October 12th Guest Speaker, Mary Baird from the “Ophelia Project” Hauser Auditorium free at 7pm. The meeting was adjourned 8:20 pm, Respectfully submitted by Kathleen Dudek.
