Meeting Reminder

PTA Meeting

Monday March 9th @ 11:30

MINUTES
FAIRVIEW ELEMENTARY P.T.A. BOARD MEETING
Monday, March 9, 2009

I.) Call to Order
PTA President Joyce Miller called the meeting to order at 7 p.m... She thanked the members present for coming to the meeting. The following PTA Board Members were in attendance: Sheila Chapman, Debbie Fisher, Susan Hartnagel, Judy Irelan, Joyce Miller, Chris Teddy, Christine Simon, Robin May, and Mary Ann Daugherty.


II.) Old Business
A.) The minutes of the previous board meeting were approved.
B.) Fairview PTA Treasurer’s Report was presented by Chris Teddy. Balance is $26,700.59, which includes proceeds from book fair. We still owe Scholastic for the books so that will be deducted. Community fundraiser funds are included: $135 from Smokin’ Chicks, $177 from Shakespeare’s.

III) New Business
A.) Chairperson Reports

1.) CCPTA: Chris Teddy discussed the PTA Legislative Rally held at Mill Creek Elementary on Feb. 18 at 7 p.m. She said it was a successful meeting.
2.) New Book Fair: Comments were positive regarding the book fair.
3.) Used Book Fair: All went well; using the Library Club seemed to be a great idea.
4.) Bylaw Review:
5.) Community Fundraisers: Susan Hartnaegal reported that the Shakespeare’s night on Feb. 24th raised $177. We discussed having one more fundraiser night and it was suggested that another night at Shakespeare’s or Chevy’s is most favorable.
6.) Fairview Directory:
7.) Fairview Fever Festival:
8.) Fifth Grade Party: Progressing on schedule.
9.) Hospitality:
10.) Spring Ice Cream Social: To be held on May 12 after Choir Concert.
11.) Literacy Room Coordinators: Lisa reported that she helped organize volunteers for the literacy event last week and all went well. Amy reported all is well with literacy room volunteers.
12.) Media Center: Going well with adequate volunteers.
13.) Membership:
14.) Rebate Programs: Still a strong revenue generator for us. Money is used to purchase balls and playground equipment.
15.) Reflections:
16.) Room Parent Coordinator: Christine is working with staff appreciation committee for teacher appreciation week. She is working to organize efforts for next year.
17.) School Supplies: Lisa is ready and waiting on Kindergarten round-up.
18.) Sportswear:
19.) Staff Appreciation: The committee reported they will host a soup luncheon on Wed. March 11. In April, they will host the sandwich luncheon. They are working with Christine and room parents to come up with new, exciting ideas for Teacher Appreciation week. Room parents will be gathering gifts for a basket to give at the end of the week.
20.) Volunteer Coordinator – Susan reports the online reporting of volunteer hours. Follow the link from the online blog to do so.
21.) Wellness: Lisa reported that Dr. Jenson has selected us to receive funds for our track, but is still in the approval process. She estimates that we would get the full $20,000 to cover the cost of the project. Joyce will contact him asking him how we can expedite the process. She also reported that Walk to School Day will be May 8th. She is trying to coordinate a breakfast and with efforts with PedNet.
Kids on Track: Fairview Challenge; Boone Hospital is not sponsoring, but the YouZeum will. Lisa is trying to work with them to see if the Kids on Track: Fairview Challenge will still be feasible.
22.) Workroom Volunteer:
23.) Yearbook – Efforts are well underway.
B) Other Items of New Business
Joyce and Sheila would like to know which committee chairs would like to stay in their position or serve on the board in another role.

IV.) Remarks by Principal Mrs. Demoss
1.) Mrs. DeMoss announced that Mrs. Patton is working part-time, 10-2 for at least 3 weeks, due to minor complications with her pregnancy.
2). Kindergarten registration is April 15th. CPS is doing a district-wide, two-day registration from 4:30-6:30, which will be the advertised time. However, Fairview will do registration from 2:30 to 6:30. Hospitality committee will provide snacks. Sheila will have a PTA volunteer table and school supply kits will be available too.
3.) The Fairview Falcon has been named “Freedom.” The Hello Freedom books will be in May and we’ll have books available then. Any proceeds made on the project go to literacy efforts.
4.) She explained that CPS administration is exploring doing a late start district wide to make time for teacher collaboration efforts. This would involve dismissing at 2:55 (50 minutes early) once a week, and adding 10 minutes to the morning (8:40 start). Mrs. DeMoss encouraged parents to provide her with feedback regarding this proposal.
5.) Rachel Willenburg, the school nurse, came and announced that the Diabetes Walks will be March 30, 31 and April 1. She needs parents to walk with every class. Lisa will help get these necessary volunteers.
6.) Mrs. DeMoss thanked us for the flowers she and Mrs. Patton received last week for Principal’s Day.
7.) Debby Barksdale will be assisting Mrs. DeMoss when Mrs. Patton goes on maternity leave.
V.) Next Meeting and Adjournment
A.) The next PTA Board Meeting will be held April 13, 7:00 pm.
B.) Meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.