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.

April 7, 2009

General Board Meeting

April 7, 2009

I. The meeting was called to order in the science lab at 7:06 pm by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.

II. Minutes from the 3/3/09 General Board meeting were reviewed by Jennifer Jackson. Minutes will be filed for audit.

III. Report of Officers

a. Treasurer’s Report – Laurie McDonnell provided the financial statement which was reviewed and will be filed for audit.

b. Budget Report – Budget was reviewed by Kristen Myers. Jennifer Jackson motioned to approve budget changes, Ruma Singh seconded. Vote passed unanimously.

c. President’s Report – Round Rock PTA Council is holding a gala; we will provide a basket for the silent auction. We will be doing a “wine” basket.

IV. Principal’s Report

a. TAKS results were reviewed.

V. Report of Committees

a. Nominating Committee –

2009-10 nominated officers:

President Kelly Moreno

VP Fundraising Alexia Thx

VP Operations Jennifer Jackson

VP Services Heidi York

Treasurer Laurie McDonnell

Budget Coordinator Kristen Myers

Recording Sect’y Janine Lord

Corresponding Sect’y Cindy Asbery

Parliamentarian Lisa Mack

VI. New Business

VII. Announcements

a. Apr 10/13 - No School

b. Apr 15 – School Store

c. Apr 17 – Snack Shack

d. Apr 17 – Family Movie Night

e. Apr 24 – Family Math Night

f. Apr 24-26 – Barnes & Noble Bookfair

g. May 8 Bobcat Bonanza 4-8p

VIII. The meeting was adjourned at 7:19 pm.

March 3, 2009

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.

February 3, 2009

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 4/24^th-26^th. 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 - 100^th 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 – 5^th 1:50

d. Feb 16 No School

e. Feb 18 School Store

f. Feb 19 POPS Assembly – 3^rd 1:30, 4^th 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.

November 5, 2008

General Board Meeting

November 5, 2008

I. The meeting was called to order in the science lab at 8:01 am by President Kelly Moreno. Quorum was established.

II. Minutes from the 10/7/08 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. President’s Report – President Kelly Moreno

a. Road Survey – don’t forget to submit your vote

b. Fall fundraiser came up short. This is the reason behind the budget changes we will cover.

c. Workroom – need to keep hallway quiet. Please set an example and do not work in the hallway during workroom.

d. Cafeteria painting – students voted yesterday for paint color (tan and calming blue) for cafeteria. Ballots currently being counted. Student Council is running the vote. Parents will be asked to paint the cafeteria on Dec 22-23.

e. Boo-Grams – Thanks to Lisa and Cindy for managing the fundraiser. Very successful, deposited over $900, less than $100 in expenses. Student Council may pick up a Valentine-Gram version.

V. Budget Report – Kristen Myers presented report for review. Significant changes proposed due to the shortage on the Fall Fundraiser. Report will be filed for audit. Laurie McDonnell motioned to approve the budget, Christi Waugh seconded. Vote was passed unanimously.

VI. Principal’s Report

a. Elections took place for cafeteria paint color

b. Painting of cafeteria, need volunteers (see President’s report above)

c. Thanks to all for celebrating Dr. Wilson’s birthday

VII. Committee Reports

a. Bobcat Bash – starting earlier this year, already soliciting for fundraising, still have positions to fill

b. Thanksgiving Pies – pie date is coming up

VIII. New Business

a. Hop-A-Long fundraiser – offered to give us a percentage of sale if family rents jumpy tent. Jennifer Jackson motions to approve, Kristen Myers seconds. Vote passes unanimously

b. Romere team providing $200

c. Could do a fundraiser for teacher appreciation where kids purchase individual items for

d. Birthdays – Dr. Wilson, Bill Funk, Jennifer Banks

IX. Announcements

a. Nov 6 – Literacy Night

b. Nov 19 – School Store

c. Nov 20 – Principal’s Coffee – 8:00

d. Nov 21 – Snack Shack

e. Nov 21 – Family Math Night – 6:30 CANCELLED

f. Nov 25 – Thanksgiving Pie Day

g. Nov 26-28 – Thanksgiving Break

X. The meeting was adjourned at 8:36 am.