May 21, 2009

Fern Bluff PTA

General Board Meeting

May 21, 2009

I. The meeting was called to order in the science lab at 8:04 am by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.

II. Minutes from the 4/7/09 General Board meeting were reviewed by Jennifer Jackson. Minutes will be filed for audit.

III. Report of Officers

a. Treasurer’s Report –

i. Laurie McDonnell provided the financial statement which was reviewed and will be filed for audit.

ii. Audit committee for the summer: Jill Smith, Tiffany Phillips, and Kristen Myers; alternate Jennifer Jackson

b. Budget Report –

i. Budget was reviewed by Kristen Myers. Lisa Mack motioned to approve budget changes, Alexia Thex seconded. Vote passed unanimously.

ii. 2009-10 Budget Proposal was reviewed. Laurie McDonnell motioned to approve budget, Betsy Melton seconded. Vote passed unanimously.

c. President’s Report – Thank you to Dr. Wilson, Mrs. Mercer, Ms Floyd, etc to all that work with the PTA.

IV. Principal’s Report

a. TAKS results came in and FBE will be Exemplary in 2009-10!

V. Report of Committees

a. Watch Dog – need a co-chair for the committee

b. Survey – online survey will be going out to determine what the school’s population feels about how PTA spends money.

c. Third Grade Drama Club – Thank you to Lisa for chairing the club.

d. BTSN – in negotiation regarding details, meeting with Dr. Wilson tomorrow. Dates will be for grades 3-5 on August 20; for grades K-2 on August 21.

i. Lisa Mack raised the issue that the hours that are proposed are not ideal for working parents. They will have to take time off work.

e. Fall Fundraiser –

i. There will be different levels of donations; will teach kids about community service and how to raise money; each classroom will have a goal and each class that achieves goal will receive a popsicle party. If the whole school meets the goal, there will be a different reward. An initial note will go out before school is out; will be discussed at kinder socials over the summer.

ii. Will try to create community partnerships that go beyond one time giving; they will be partners and sponsors for the school.

VI. The meeting was adjourned at 8:35 am.