Buena Vista PTA meeting Minutes
May 12, 2009
Minutes were reviewed and approved.
Treasurer report was reviewed and approved.
Pack up school May 26, 27 and 28. Volunteers are needed age 18 and older to help with the move from 8-3:30. Volunteers can work 1 or multiple hours and 1 or more days. Anyone who can help should check in at the front office. PTA is responsible for boxing supplies in the orange hospitality closet, under the stage and in the sheds. Volunteers are also needed to help with this project.
David Brilliant reported on the move to W. Pikes Peak Ave. A Meet and Greet Monday, August 17 from 3:30 – 5pm and the Open House will be September 22 from 5:30 – 7pm. All Montessori trained staff and educational assistants will follow the program along with the front office staff. Most specials teachers will move with the program but we will have new art teacher and music teacher.
End of school festivities are being finalized. Heidi’s band is confirmed and Vicky Darpino has students working on some songs. Sue Spengler is helping Laura with refreshments and prior students/principals have been invited to speak during the program.
A motion was made to nominate Linda Lash as co-secretary. Motion carried.
Johanna Wolfe reported that the Teacher Appreciation “Coffee Cart” will go around tomorrow and Michelle Moore has coordinated massages from 11am to 1pm.
The 5th grade teacher, Susan Garsoe has requested 2 volunteers, cake and punch for the 5th grade graduation on May 19. Michelle Moore will order a sheet cake. Kacey Ross will help but additional volunteers are still needed. Please contact Ms. Garsoe if you are able to assist.
PTA board met to discuss future. Made some changes to bylaws to detail officer responsibilities and clarify other portions. Goal is to post them on the website in August so membership can vote on them at the PTA meeting in September.
Need Health Screening volunteer for September 24. Please contact Diane in the front office if you are able to help coordinate this next fall.
Kacey Ross reported on School Supply fundraiser. She has calculated costs based on last year’s school supplies and developed a teacher form and information to send home with students. Parents can help by saving paper shopping bags so they can be used to package the supplies in August.
PTA meetings are tentatively scheduled for the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. In addition, a PTA playdate will be held on the 2nd Thursday immediately after school to report to parents who couldn’t attend and recruit volunteers for various activities.
Michelle Moore is working on expanding our volunteer coordinators so they can focus on individual projects. Committee/coordinator positions she is interested in filling are enrichment, volunteer coordinator, gardening/grounds, membership, publicity and special activity chairs. Michelle is driving toward having all parents volunteer for 2 hours per month. Volunteering can be as simple as attending a PTA meeting and helping with an activity at the school.
A pie plate was returned to the office from Art & Pie Night. If you brought in a pie that was baked in a technique brand, pale yellow and brown plate, it will be held in the front office until the end of school.
Meeting Adjourned
Submitted by Kathy New, Secretary
