Arrowhead PTA 6.10.5Board of Directors PTA Meeting

November 13, 20126:30 – 8:00 pmArrowhead Library

Welcome/IntroductionsBoard of Director BusinessWords from the SchoolCommittee ReportsS.A.F.E.ty Clip TopicsUpcoming Events

Agenda

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We are still . . . Keeping it S.A.F.E!

Simple/Sustainable, Accessible, Fun, and Enlightening

Welcome

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•Introductions•Name•# of Kids/Ages•PTA Role (can simply be meeting attendant!)

Board of Director Business

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• Approval of Meeting Minutes, Quorum Established(motion optional – if changes)

• Fall Fundraiser Report (Lisa Nelson and Kristen Green)

• Treasurer Report (Coleen Frederick)

• Financial Review Report (Erin Person)

• Discussion of Overage (Jackie Suarez)

Fall Fundraiser – SUCCESS!! (Lisa Nelson and Kristen Green)

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$2,500 of the grand total is matching so keep those matching funds coming in!

School earned the Book Fair Family Fun Night Nov 27th– Hot Dog USA Jump Rope Team from 7:00 – 7:30pm.

- Online Ordering 11/13 – 12/3 - Volunteers Needed Book Fair – Nov 26-30

(Candy Coalman)

Treasurer Report – Coleen Frederick

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Cash as of 10/31/2012 $52,948 (Checking $35,068 and Savings $17,880)September Income    $13,802

September Expense    $9,410

 Fall Fundraiser             Fall Fundraiser Income $11,496 (deposited into checking)

            Matching Funds Income   $2,580 (expect to receive 1 to 2 months later)

After School School Science 

            Income $1,260

            Expense   $1,280

 Significant Expenses 

            State & Council PTA Dues                   $2,910

            Classroom Enrichment Grant        $2,000

            Author’s Fair Grant           $715

            Bank A Meal Grant              $500

            PTA Insurance                      $400

            Legislation                          $370

            Music Appreciation                          $331

Total FF Income (to be) $14,076

Total AS Science -$20

Net Increase/(decrease)$4,392

Budget UpdateMoved $500 from SEC to Americana Quilt budget to

reflect approval of funds by SEC committee.

Financial Review Report

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Findings and Recommendations - Erin Person

Overage Discussion – Jackie Suarez

PTA Membership “Our voice and our vote!”

as of 11/13/2012

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87% PTA Membership – We can get to 100%311 Members Strong – need 47 more members

253 Arrowhead + Staff (81%) 45 Grandparents (15%)13 Friends (4%)

Membership is NOT over!

We still have about 115

families who are NOT members.

You can help show them the

value!

Words from the School

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• Principal’s Message (Jesse Harrison)• Staff Liaison Report (Deb Henderson)• The New Writing Curriculum

(Mel Wiggins, Amber Williams, Amanda Bowker)

Committee Reports

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Update from the Legislative Assembly (Cary and Julie Westerbeck)

Top 5 Important Issues voted on by the WA State PTA1. Advance Basic Education Reforms2. Fund Education First3. Closing the Opportunities Gap4. Revenue for Kids5. Access to Highly Effective Teachers

Committee Reports Continued

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• Reflections (Angela Cummings)- Submissions Due November 30th

- Theme: The Magic of a Moment• Directory Update / Cover Art Winner (Jenny Wang)• Open Positions (Amy Smith/Anne Bartol)

– Spring Staff Appreciation (need leads for Tues, Wed, Thur, and Fri)– Art Auction Chair– Hawk Walk– Talent Show Co-Chair– General Volunteers (would love to help support stuff as needed/available)

• Help with Geo Bee• Help with Sewing Club• Help with Knitting Club

Committee Reports Continued

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Social Services (Beth Shore)– Fall Food Drive Update– Upcoming Holiday Gift and Book Drive – Begins 11/26

Upcoming Clubs – Sewing Club (April Rose) – Nov 27, Dec 4, Dec 11 – Locations vary– Holiday Art (Christine Harold/Smart with Art) - Dec 4th - Room 603

Other Announcements– Ice Skating in Bellevue 11/23-12/18 or 1/7-1/13– PTA General Meeting Cookie Exchange

Thank You!

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• Nora Berry Fall Staff Appreciation• Allison Barr Prize Procurement• Christine Harold Afterschool Art• Sara Satterlee Afterschool Science• Ann Tillotson Product Sales• Kate and Rob Beeler Movie Night• Kristen Green/Lisa Nelson Fall Fundraiser• Cary and Julie Westerbeck Legislative Assembly Reps• Candy Coalman Candy for Troops• Coleen Frederick Financial Taxes

S.A.F.E.ty Clip Items?

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Early Dismissal Days 11/15, 11/16, 11/19, 11/20, and 11/21

November 13Book Fair Online Ordering Open

November 22 and 23 No School – Thanksgiving Holiday

Week of November 26Book Fair!Holiday Gift Drive Begins

Tuesday, November 27Afterschool Sewing (first day in Room 603)

Family Fun Night – Hot Dog Jump Rope performance

Friday, November 30Reflection Entries Due

Upcoming Events

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