Pennekamp PTA Meeting Minutes

For  June 16, 2005

 

Call to Order-8:25 p.m.

 

President’s Report-Beth Allen/Susan Warshaw

1. Welcomed all PTA members.
2. Thanked parents and teachers for an incredible year.
3. Recognized graduating PTA members Cindy Ellenberg, Kathy Basmajian, and Marina Trachy for their service and dedication to the school.
4. Introduced new Board member Darren Sepanek.
5. Thanked the Executive Board for its hard work this year.
6. Discussed accomplishments this year. Noted increased utilization of Artists-In-Residence program, investments in the physical plant including shade, murals and beautification efforts of Kim Wilson, Becky Allen and the Beautification Committee. Additionally noted PTA provided funds for teachers, Authors’ Week, staff appreciation and cultural arts.
7. Thanked Tammy Choy for her tremendous fundraising efforts.
8. Thanked Dale Keldrauk for his leadership.

Principal’s Report-Dale Keldrauk

1. Described year as challenging but very rewarding.
2. Thanked the Executive Board and Presidents Beth Allen and Susan Warshaw and the great core of people who coordinated the years’ events.

Secretary’s Report-Cathey Graves

1. MOTION TO APPROVE THE MINUTES FROM THE APRIL 19, 2005 GENERAL MEETING by Cindy Ellenberg, 2^nd by Tammy Choy. All in favor, motion carries.

Vice-Presidents’ Reports

1. Student Services-Karen Cavallo/Charmaine Nielsen: Noted yearbooks look great.
2. Operations-Debbie Zoppi: Reminded everyone that Pennekamp turns 50 next year and to calendar the Anniversary celebration scheduled for September 30.
3. Fundraising-Donna Gilroy/Holly Kropschot: Discussed needs for the parent party for next year. Suggested the party be held in February. Noted the party needs food and a chair.

Treasurer’s Report-Tami Brothers

1. MOTION TO RATIFY CHECKS 1833-1918 FROM THE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL ACCOUNT by Debbie Zoppi, 2^nd by Karen Chan. All in favor, motion carries.
2. MOTION TO RATIFY CHECKS 868-905 FROM THE COMMERCIAL CAPITAL SCRIP ACCOUNT by Charmaine Nielsen, 2^nd by Denise Ellis. All in favor, motion carries.
3. Advised Shamita Khosla completed the audit for period July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 and noted a small error in how PTA had reported returned checks. MOTION TO APPROVE THE AUDIT FOR PERIOD July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004 by Debbie Zoppi, 2^nd by Walt Young. All in favor, motion carries.
4. Noted budget is pretty much on target. Family Dragon Days netted $22,000. Advised PTA will receive a grant from the City for the Artist-In-Residence program and indications are the technology budget will be spent.
5. Encouraged Committee chairs and VPs to email budget proposals. Noted inroads had been made on evaluating school needs for DVD players, VCRS, PCs, and printers.

Presentation to Presidents-Debbie Zoppi

1. Thanked Beth and Susan for their involvement and leadership. Presented flowers and gavels.

Time of Adjournment-9:05 p.m.

 

Minutes filed by Cathey Graves, Recording Secretary