MOUNT VIEW MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA

EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING

2007-08

September 17, 2007

CALL TO ORDER: 7:03 p.m.

ATTENDANCE:

Dia Hernandez – President, Tracy German – V.P., Liz Roberts – V.P., JoAnn Kohler – Treasurer, Sandy Mann – Recording Secretary, Tammy Lightner – Corresponding Secretary, Lorraine Miano-Fike – Delegate, Kathryn McKinley – Principal, Debbie O’Byrne – Asst. Principal, Kari Staddon – Honor Roll, Cathy Terrill – 7^th Grade Activities, Linda Rafferty – Co-Chair Magazine Drive, Paula Reidy – Co-Chair Magazine Drive, Cathy Lein – Staff Appreciation, Shelly Williams – RA Team Leader, Steve Amman – 8^th Grade English Team Rep, Suki Nam- 6^th Grade Activities, Melanie Poknis – 7^th Grade Team Leader, Terry Bollard – 6^th Grade Team Leader, Elanna Binder-Taylor – Membership Committee, Anita Koehler – Volunteer Coordinator, Michelle Richards – Spirit Team.

MINUTES:

Minutes from the August meeting were sent out.  A misspelled name was corrected.  There were no objections and reading of the minutes was waived.  Motion was made and approved to accept the minutes as written.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT:

A parent would like to start a new committee focused on supporting special education at Mount View with special events/activities.  There was some discussion and it was determined that we would ask her to come to the next meeting to determine the need for this committee/liaison position.

Some parents have expressed concern regarding the traffic and student safety particularly at dismissal time and crossing between the middle school and the high school.   At this time no students have permission to walk.  The preference is that the children ride the buses.  There is no staff to direct traffic and the police are not going to show up everyday.  The traffic light should be in after property issues are resolved.  It was recommended that, again, a bulletin be sent out to parents to review the dismissal procedures/traffic issues.

TREASURER’S REPORT

The August Treasurer’s Report was reviewed. 

Income included: $231.85 membership dues, $1,611.28 Escrip and Box Tops, $3.04 miscellaneous, and $93.45 Spirit Wear.

Expenses included: ($187.00) 7^th grade activities and $351.54 Teacher/Staff Appreciation.

The 2007-2008 Proposed Budget was also reviewed.  We are starting with a $12,600 carryover this year.  We hope to carry over about $3,100 at the end of the year.  Anita Koehler motioned to approve the Budget.  Tracy German seconded the motion.  The budget was unanimously approved by the Board.

Deposits must be accompanied by an itemized list which should include last name and $ amount.  JoAnn prefers that you put them in the treasurer’s box in the PTA room.  Please turn them in ASAP.

Regarding fundraisers - magazine sales are down.  We are looking at two possible new fundraisers.  Yankee Candle – which can be piggybacked with Spirit Wear and Coffee sales (web based/auto-ship).  Both of these fundraisers would require little or no parent volunteers.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mrs. McKinley reported that she is thrilled to be at Mt. View Middle School.  We have about 726-736 students this year.  We are fully staffed.  Back to School Night is coming up.  We will have short presentation for the parents on the T.V.  at which time we will present the budget and discuss fundraising ideas.  The teachers will take the vote count on the budget.  There will be a membership table out front.

We have had several fire drills so far this year.

VICE PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:

Mrs. O’Byrne reported that they are calling the cafeteria the dining hall.  Stress is being placed on proper table manners.  We are hoping this improves the overall atmosphere and tone during lunch.

Student Recognition – line item (budget is $600).  We sent 4 staff members to a conference on PDIS this summer.  We came up with Talon Tokens as a motivator.  We are also having a raffle drawing once a month.  We are looking for parent support in the form of donations (gift cards/money) to fund the program.

Thanks to the PTA for the first day back breakfast.

TEAM REPORTS:

6^TH GRADE TEAM:

Mrs. Bollard reported that they are busy organizing events and working on character building.  The Science MSA is coming up.  They are also building student confidence with Math and improving writing skills.  This is a bigger group than last year.  The team has started giving out Talon Tokens.  They are looking for parents to take over store clerk position.

7^th GRADE TEAM:

Melanie Poknis reported for 7^th Grade.  Thanks for the first day breakfast.  Dr. Z retired.  Joan Merza is full time now with 7^th Grade now.  We have some dates scheduled.  Zoo Crew program – April 28^th.  We will begin the application process for that in February.  We will do service learning at Mt. Pleasant May 8-9 (all students must have a meaningful Chesapeake Bay watershed experience in order to graduate).  We will be at Centennial Park on June 4^th.  Will have a D.J. for that event.  We are starting a new core program during 5^th period.  Students will visit a different academic subject each week for enrichment.  We hope it will help with MSA’s.

8^TH GRADE TEAM:

Steve Ammann reported that they are talking about dates but nothing is finalized yet.  This group of 8^th graders is so pleasant.  Staff changes include Nancy Watts in Social Studies.  She has a lot of good ideas.  8^th grade is also adopting the new core rotating schedule.

RELATED ARTS:

Shelly Williams reported that all band and orchestra students will be going to the BSO on October 18^th.  Our concert will be held on December 18^th 7pm at Marriotts Ridge.  Mt. View is hosting the G.T. Band this year.  Auditions will be held October 2^nd.  Ms. Aldrich is here every day.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

MEMBERSHIP:  Elanna Binder-Taylor is asking that we encourage parents to join online as opposed to joining via paper.

FUNDRAISING:

Magazine Drive - Paula Reidy reported that the first turn in day was last Tuesday. We collected a little over $4,000 via paper orders and $3,100 online.  There are two more turn in days scheduled.

Spirit Wear - Flyer comes out 2^nd week of October.  We will attach the Yankee Candle information.

SPIRIT TEAM: 

Michelle Richards reported that the team will be meeting 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays each month in Mr. Mitchell’s room.  We are having a back to school bash on Friday October 5^th.  We are thinking about doing Angel Baskets for the holidays.  Each Falcon Time class would do one.

SCHOOL SUPPORT & INTERACTION:

Volunteer Coordinator - Lori Ferraro reported that they have only had about 60 forms returned.  They will ask Mrs. McKinley and the teachers to review the form to make sure it has what they want on it.

SIT Team – SIT meetings are held every other month.  The first one is scheduled for October.

HOSPITALITY:

Cathy Lein reported that we provided a breakfast for staff on the first day back to school.  There will be a lunch between now and conferences and a teacher dinner during conferences.

DELEGATES REPORT:

Lorraine Miano-Fike attended the September PTA Council meeting. Discussion topics included:

1. Dr. Cousins spoke about the capital budget and answered questions.  There is approximately a $20 million shortfall this year.  He is warning that schools may not get everything requested.
2. Cultural Proficiency Program -  this free program is being offered on October 16^th to PTA President’s and any other officer.
3. The PTACHC 2007/2008 Budget was approved.
4. Family Involvement ideas were discussed and included: Annual Coat Drive, Annual Book Drive and Annual Prepare for Success School Supply Drive.

STUDENT SUPPORT ACTIVITIES:

6^th Grade Activities – Suki Nam reported that they are working on planning activities for the upcoming school year.

7^th Grade Activities -  Cathy Terrill reported that there are 3 activities outside of school planned for 7^th grade students.  There will be a trip to Adventure Park on 10/19, a roller skating outing is planned and there will be one other activity.

8^th Grade Activities – Not present.

Cultural Arts – Not present.

After School Activities – Total Golf Adventures contacted Liz Roberts regarding providing an after school golf program.  She will call Folly Quarter to see how they structured this activity.

OLD BUSINESS:

There was no old business to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS:

There was no new business to discuss.

MEETING ADJOURNED 9:17 P.M.

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