Fern Bluff PTA
General PTA Board Meeting
September 10, 2009
· The meeting was called to order in the cafeteria at 7:06 pm by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.
· Minutes from the 5/21/09 General Board meeting was reviewed by Janine Lord. Minutes will be filed for audit as presented.
· Report of Officers
o Audit report was presented by Jill Smith which was reviewed on July 12, 2009. No irregularities were found.
o Budget Report – Kristen Myers presented report for review. Participation Program has been added. Last Spring’s budget was budgeted conservatively before we knew the Bobcat Bash was going to be back on due to the swine flu. Changes made to the budget include increasing Back to School Night’s budget by $400 and adding $1000 to help replace the cost of the playground covers that were vandalized. Field Day medals and POPS awards will no longer be given due to budget restraints. Jennifer Jackson motioned to approve budget changes and Kristen Parker, seconded motion. Vote passed unanimously.
o Treasurer’s Report – Laurie McDonnell provided and reviewed the financial statement for 7/1/2009 through 6/30/2010. The report will be filed for audit.
o President’s Report
§ Bill Funk, head of Watchdogs for FBE, was named Volunteer of the Year for RRISD.
§ Wyoming Springs Road Project was discussed. Due to begin construction in November 2009.
§ Kelly Moreno, Dr. Wilson, and the MUD met re: gates at the Community Center. The school will notify the parents when an agreement is finalized.
o Communication
§ Lisa Mack reported that 50% of the staff responded to the “Staff Survey” and so far Grade Level Training seems to be the top priority for where they would like PTA’s money to go to support them.
· Principal’s Report
o Dr. Wilson acknowledged the FBE teacher’s who were present. Welcome to parents and PTA.
o Off to a good start. Clear drop off and pick up procedures. Staff and Safety Patrol supporting the flow of traffic.
o Motto for this year “Whatever It Takes”
o FBE has been named to the Texas Business and Education Coalition 2009 Honor Roll. Only 4% of Texas schools receive this honor. Congratulations FBE!
· Announcements
o PTA & You
§ RRISD is a lead PTA in the country. Check out the website www.txpta.org for information and benefits.
o Introduction of PTA Board Members
§ Heidi York, VP of services, reviewed Services Team.
§ Jennifer Jackson, VP of Operations, reviewed her team and noted that the Communications area is looking for volunteers.
§ Alexia Thex, VP of Fundraising, reviewed team. FBE is taking a new approach to fundraising, Direct Donation Drive. FBE will receive 100% of donations. The goal is to have 100% of the FBE families participate at some level. Classrooms who raise $750 or more will receive a frozen treat party. Overall school goal is to raise $25,000. Matching funds forms for companies will be handed in order to capture matching funds (ie. Dell, 3M). PTA is being very transparent with funding. Spending will be posted on the blog. PTA is working with the school re: outside fundraising. Trying to consolidate and make it so the school benefits the most.
o Dates to Remember
§ 9/11/09 & 9/14/09 Grandparent’s luncheon
§ 9/14/09 Chick-fil-A Night
§ 9/16/09 Early Release
§ 9/17/09 Principal’s Coffee - 8:00 am Teacher’s Lounge
§ 9/29/09 Picture Day
§ 10/02/09 PTA Planning Meeting 8:00 Cafeteria
§ 10/5/09 Health & Safety Fair
§ 10/5/09 PTA Meeting – 7:00 Swine Flu Presentation
§ 10/07/09 Pizza Hut Night
§ 10/13/09 Direct Donation Drive begins
§ 10/14/09 Fuddruckers Night
§ 10/16/09 Field Day
The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm.
