General Board Meeting
February 3, 2009
Prior to General meeting The Executive Members (Golla, McDonnell, Scott, Myers, Jackson, Moreno) met to vote. Quota was established.:
· Budget changes: Jennifer Jackson motioned to vote, Jill Golla seconded. Vote passed unanimously.
· Three new fundraisers (Cookbook, Savings Cards, and Barnes and Noble Book Fair) to be brought to General Meeting. Kristen Myers motioned to vote, Laurie McDonnell seconded. Vote passed unanimously.
I. The meeting was called to order in the science lab at 7:10 pm by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.
II. Minutes from the 11/5/08 General Board meeting were reviewed by Jennifer Jackson. Minutes will be filed for audit.
III. Treasurer’s Report – Laurie McDonnell provided the financial statement which was reviewed and will be filed for audit.
IV. Budget Report – Budget was reviewed by Kristen Myers. Jennifer Jackson motioned to approve budget changes, Laurie McDonnell seconded. Vote passed unanimously.
V. New Business
a. Cookbook fundraiser was proposed – plan to produce cookbook at $3.50 per book, sell at $10-12, profit estimated at $8k. Kristen Myers motioned to vote, Lisa Mack seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
b. Savings Card – will replace the Entertainment book. Get a card and national chains participate (i.e. Macy’s). No cost to FBE. Kristen Myers motioned to vote, Kelly Scott seconded. Motion passed unanimously.
c. Barnes and Noble Book Fair – proposing half the money go to Math Club and the other half goes to Literacy Library. Dates 4/24th-26th. Kristen motioned to approve, Laurie McDonnell seconded. Vote passes unanimously.
VI. President’s Report – President Kelly Moreno
a. Texas PTA Day at the Capitol 2/26/09 - 100th Anniversary Celebration
b. Texas PTA Dues Increase – state dues will go up by $2, does not require an update to bylaws
c. Sprinkle of Fairy Dust – prom donation program, if you know of anyone that has dresses to donate please contact Diane Bouchard
d. Nominating Committee – Ruma Singh, Cindy Asbery & Laura Gibson; Alternates: Tiffany Phillips, Monica Sanchez
VII. Principal’s Report
a. March of Dimes is coming up, Mar 23-Apr 3, coin collection will be 2 Fridays. March of Dimes walk is Saturday before Mother’s Day.
b. Science Fair – Set up is at 6:30 Feb 4, viewing on Feb 5.
c. Mrs. Floyd is hospitalized. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. Asking that students and parents give her some time to rest. She will be on leave for around one month. PTA is willing to help make meals or support family in any way.
VIII. Announcements
a. Feb 6 Family Math Night – 6:30
b. Feb 10 & 12 Talent Show
c. Feb 12 POPS Assembly – 5th 1:50
d. Feb 16 No School
e. Feb 18 School Store
f. Feb 19 POPS Assembly – 3rd 1:30, 4th 8:00
g. Feb 20 Snack Shack
h. Feb 24 Multi-Cultural Night
i. Feb 26 Texas PTA Day – Capitol
j. May 8 Bobcat Bonanza
IX. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 pm.
