General Board Meeting
March 3, 2009
Prior to the General meeting The Executive Members (Golla, McDonnell, Scott, Myers, Jackson, Moreno) met to vote. Quorum was established.
I. The meeting was called to order in the science lab at 7:03 pm by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.
II. Kassie Thibodeaux and Kelly Shepherd presented the March of Dimes fundraiser which will be starting. FBE was top earning elementary school in the Austin area last year. Hoping to do well this year. Mission is to prevent premature babies and promote the health of all babies. Note will go home in Tuesday folders, have cardstock coins going home ($5 per coin) and will decorate halls with them, $20 raffle ticket to win a car, will also do coin drop.
III. Minutes from the 2/3/09 General Board meeting were reviewed by Jennifer Jackson. Minutes will be filed for audit.
IV. Treasurer’s Report – Laurie McDonnell provided the financial statement which was reviewed and will be filed for audit.
V. Budget Report – Budget was reviewed by Kristen Myers. Jennifer Jackson motioned to approve budget changes, Lisa Mack seconded. Vote passed unanimously.
VI. President’s Report – President Kelly Moreno
a. Texas PTA Day at the Capitor 2/26/09 – Kelly Moreno, Kristen Myers, and Lisa Mack attended. Legislative issues posted on the PTA board.
VII. Principal’s Report
a. TAKS test was today. Thanks to K-2 for being quiet!
b. 17 RRIS schools were names Higher Performing by Just for Kids, FBE was chosen for reading and math.
c. Teacher of the Year – Tanya Stalder
d. Paraprofessional of the Year – Tracy Hammack
e. K-5 having Science assemblies
f. Thanks to Laure McDonnell and PTA for assisting with money management and supplies for March of Dimes fundraiser.
VIII. New Business
a. Recommendation to ask Renee LeBlanc to donate a Math game for Bobcat Bonanza
IX. Announcements
a. Mar 6 Family Math Night, 6p
b. Mar 9 Portable Clean Up Day, 8a
c. Mar 11 School Store
d. Mar 13 Snack Shack
e. Mar 16-20 Spring Break
f. Mar 26 Art Gallery Night
g. Apr 7 PTA Meeting, Internet Safety, 7p
h. Apr 24-26 – Barnes & Noble Bookfair
i. May 8 Bobcat Bonanza 4-8p
X. The meeting was adjourned at 7:24 pm.
