October 13, 2008

Call to Order - 7:00pm by Pat Strickling, Co-president

In Attendance: Theresa Neumann, Lynn Bennett, Andy Mark, Lori Morrow, Dana Lindquist, Pat Strickling, Julia Parker, Laura Phipps, Eunice Tomberlin, Keuli Konig, JM Westh…. Sheryl Munroe, Renate DeKoster, Anita Rasset, Heather Whalen, Anneke DiSpigno, Melanie Ottley.

Treasurer’s report – Julia Parker reported this year’s magazine fund raiser was right on track with the 08/09 budget. In addition, we have already received monies from both the Cartridges for Kids program and Albertsons Community Partners program.

Principal’s report – Andy Mark
SMS Band needs to fundraise.
The budget for the new school is limited even though furniture etc.. needs to be purchase.
Sports uniforms are in short supply, especially football, and if new school colors are chosen, they’ll all need to be replaced!
Could PTSA budget change for the 08/09 school year to meet some of these needs?

Old Business - Parent Advisory Council - Valarie Lyons-Parker reporting

New Business

Special Ed request – Janet Woodworth on Read Naturally

Powerpoint presentation explained how Read Naturally works.
If purchased the program would be available in all classrooms, not just Special Ed. Therefore, the program could benefit all students reading at level 5 or below (Levels are based on grades). Last year 40% of Shuksan 6th graders were reading below standard.
Special Ed already has $1120-, their entire building budget monies for the year, earmarked for Read Naturally. Asking Shuksan PTSA for the remaining $1771- needed to purchase this program.
Special Ed’s needs have increased and their funding has been cut.
Shuksan PTSA does not have a budget line for Special Ed. Julia Parker will look over the line items, and the board will let the Special Ed teachers know if PTSA can support them.
COMMITTEES

Membership- Melanie Ottley said membership is up to 75. This number is only 25 short of last year’s year end total.

Turkey Trot- Pat Strickling - Tuesday November 18th.
Students are running 1st, 2nd, and 3rd periods, in the order of 7th, 6th, and 8th respectively.
Students field is under construction, so the route is being discussed.
Turkey Awards Assembly will begin at 2:30 pm.
PTSA is looking for hot cocoa makers in training!
-Staff appreciation this fall with a “Fall” theme. Renate DeKoster will Chair.

Audit Committee- Anita Rasset, Christy Russell, Julia Parker, and Jodie

Proposed 2nd Fundraiser- Stacey Maholick would chair a Spaghetti Feed and Silent Auction. Baskets were suggested for auction by class. Idea is on the table for further discussion.

Minutes from 9/17/08 general membership meeting distributed

Next meeting will be Wednesday November 19th at 7:00 pm in SMS Library.

Adjourn 8:10pm by Pat Strickling

Heather Whalen
Secretary