Friday, September 30, 2016

September 2016 PTSA Meeting Minutes

THOREAU DEMONSTRATION SCHOOL PTSA COMMITTEE MEETING September 6, 2016 
Call to Order:  6:02 pm
Sign In sheet in secretary’s folder. 
August 4, 2016 minutes approved by motion of Tiffany and seconded by Leah.  Minutes Approved.  
Welcome by President Misti Ryan.  
Old Business:  New volunteer forms must be completed each year for each student at different schools.
Treasure report: Bonnie reported on various software.  Budget report is in secretary’s folder.  Proposed budget is in the works. Motion was made by Renee’ to utilize money minder and was seconded by Holly.  Motion was approved.  Line items will be added to budget for this expense.  The budget will be presented for approval at the meeting at Back to School Night.
*The Budget for School Year 2016-2017 was presented for approval at Back to School night on September 20, 2016.  A motion was made by Tiffany Riley to approve the budget and seconded by Leah Nickel.  The budget was approved.
Volunteers: Some volunteers will be needed for picture day.  We also need to remind parents to log in volunteer hours.  The log for volunteer hours is currently in the office, but will be moved to the foyer.
Fundraising: Leah reported that the Cherry Vale fundraiser will kick off on October 14 and will run through Fall Break.  We will also be pushing for pledges.  Students will receive 2 free dress days throughout the year.
Membership: Forms will be on Facebook and transmitted by EHowl.  Membership cards do need to be passed out.
Micro Mania: November 18 is the date and it will run from 6:30 – 8:00.  Sign-ups will go out via Sign Up Genius.
Fall Tromp: November 4 is the date and it will run from 7:00 – 9:00.
Directory: It is being worked on.
Principal’s Report:  Ms. Doctor advised that extended day in the mornings is going well.  Most students who had already enrolled wanted to make sure they could do homework during this time if needed.  September 13 is picture day and will be a free dress day.  Back to School Night will be September 20 from 6:30 - 8:00.  Teachers can use open counselor’s office for their “plan time” due to floating teachers.
New Business: none
Adjourned: 6:31 p.m.
Next Meeting: October 4, 2016 at 6:00 p.m.


*A motion was made via email by Suzanne Sipes to purchase and utilize the My School Anywhere software license in the amount of $398 annually.  The motion was seconded by email Livylu.  The motion was approved.  An EHowl was sent out regarding MySchoolAnywhere on September 20, 2016.

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