Centennial Parent
Teacher Council
Executive Board
Meeting Minutes
Meeting was called to order at
Michelle McCoy welcomed the Board.
The end of the first nine weeks ends October 3rd. Teachers will be calculating grades for report cards to go home on October 20th. Kathy mentioned that the Legos Robotics Club is up and running. During the PSC meeting on September 16th, CMS hosted the meeting and our Fitness Center was highlighted. There is still a need for money to finish the Fitness Center, but Kathy will let us know if PTC can help.
We are still waiting for the final numbers for the Entertainment Book fundraiser. Tammy will provide the numbers in the next financial report. Tammy mentioned that the estimated total is less than last year, at about $6,150. Escrip netted about $600 last month. We are also still waiting on additional money from Papa John’s from the Family Dinner Night from last school year. Jean is going to talk to Papa John’s about payment when she discusses the FDN for October.
Tammy also discussed moving our PTC bank account to Desert Schools Federal Credit Union. Chase Bank has been charging us ongoing fees for dropping below their minimum balance. To move the account to DSFCU, there will be a $25 member fee, fees for ordering checks, endorsement stamps, etc. Tammy discussed all of our options, and the Board voted to move our account to Desert Schools. Tammy and Michelle will plan a date to meet at DSFCU and open the new account. We will keep the Chase account open until all checks have cleared the account.
2007 taxes have been completed and ready for filing. The Board approved the tax returns and Tammy will get them filed.
Tammy discussed the Kyrene Parent Teacher Council meeting that was held at CMS on September 16th. During the meeting, many fundraising opportunities were discussed amongst other schools. Also, the key to the election this year is to stay informed.
All Committee chairpersons have been filled. Melody indicates that Yayi will be co-chairing the Bookfair with Hema Werner.
Melody also suggested that we add KPN links to our distribution lists as the election draws near. There is a candidate forum on October 16th from 6:30-8:30 at Corona High School.
Jean indicated that she’s had a hard time connecting with Lupita to get information on Family Dinner Nights. Family Dinner Night for September will be on September 30, 2008 at Papa John’s. Papa Johns has said that they will be donating 20% of the entire day’s sales back to CMS. Jean will be following up with Papa Johns on the day after the FDN to make sure we get our money. Jean will create flyers and/or emails for distribution regarding FDN. Jean will also send an email to Elizabeth to pass along to the News Show. Discussion was held to schedule all FDN’s in advance on a master calendar- one per month.
Butter Braid Sale will be October 14-27.
Hema indicated that the Book Fair will be held before Spring Break; probably on February 18, 2009. Scholastic will have a meeting the Jacque before hand to discuss dates and details.
Hema is also collecting orders for the student directory. September 26th is the deadline for information NOT to be included in the directory. The new district guidelines for student directories will be discussed for next year’s book.
May 2008 Minutes and August 19th Minutes were approved by the Board. Laurie DeMarr was absent for the meeting, so Simplified Escrip will move to next month’s Agenda. Michelle will meet Tammy at DSFCU to open new PTC bank account. No new information is available on the Harlem Wizards Family Event. Michelle and Kathy will discuss with James for further discussion.
Traci mentioned speaking with Ashley Schutkowski regarding selling Jamba Juice during sporting events. There was also discussion about selling Jamba Juice after school. Kathy indicated that Jamba Juice cannot be taken onto the bus, so selling after school would not be possible. Traci is going to work with Ashley regarding a Jamba Juice committee and how PTC can be involved. Kathy announced that the National Jr. Honor Society is being discussed; it is the research stage at this point. Further information will be provided when it becomes available.
The next General Meeting will be on October 21, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. in the library. Also, the meeting on 02-17-2009 will also be held at 6:00 p.m. in the library. The Board is trying to accommodate more participation by offering two meetings at later start times.
Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.