PTSA Minutes
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TREMPER HIGH SCHOOL PTSA MINUTES
MARCH 19, 2007
Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. Introductions were made.
Guest Speaker – Carrie Ware, Wisconsin PTA Region A Advisor was our guest speaker. Carrie explained what PTA does at a State level. Carrie handed out information regarding current Wisconsin PTA Legislation regarding current issues being presented in Madison. Please check out www.wisconsinpta.org for current legislative alerts. Carrie explained to us about the Mary Lu Anderson grant which is for PTA to use to enhance their Reflections Program. This grant is worth $1,000. Application for this grant is online as well as other grants and scholarships. Information about state convention was given. Dates for the convention in Baraboo, WI are April 26th – April 28th. The there this year is “Puttin’ on the Glitz!”. Region A’s theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean”. Please let Terri know if you are interested in attending.
Treasurer’s Report - Renee presented the current Treasurer’s Report. See attached report for the current balance and disbursements. Current balance on hand is $993.42. Treasurer’s report was approved on an Arreguin/Ault motion.
Secretary’s Report – A correction was made to the January 15, 2007 minutes. Under March drawing winners: Lianne O’Neal should have read Lauren Petersen. Lauren received the parking pass and Kelsey Nottingham received the Gift Certificate. Patti Mahoney made the motion to amend the minutes for January 15, 2007. Motion passed on a Blise/Mahoney motion.
Vice President’s Report- Sharon asked that all information for the next newsletter be submitted by the 22nd of March.
President’s Report – Terri reported on PTA’s Founder’s Day Dinner. It was very well attended and $3,400 was raised from their Silent Auction. The Italian basket that Tremper PTSA donated, sold for $75.00. Two Tremper students were presented with Metta Tremper Scholarship’s that evening. The students were Sara Ault and Brian Schoettler. Congratulations to Sara and Brian!
Information about the Legislative Updates can be sent directly to your e-mail. Just fill out the form and return it to Terri.
Terri handed out information about the three resolutions that are going to be voted on at convention. The resolutions are 07-01 Cellular Phone Usage – no one shall use cell phones during class time, 07-02 Charter Schools – Charter schools have to be accountable with standards just like the public schools. They must also follow the “No Child Left Behind”, and 07-03 Closing the Achievement Gap – helping to close the achievement gap.
Membership Committee – Patti reported that we have 249 members. Two new members have signed up after March 1st; therefore their membership will be effective for the 2007-2008 school year.
April drawing winners are:
Parking space: Brian Schoettler
Gift Certificate: Hannah Muerhoff
Gift Certificate: Daniel Schoettler
Reflections Committee- Janet reported winners in the Reflection Program. The winners from Tremper are: Ashlee Allen, Literature, State Winner, Jordan Hilderbrandt, State Winner, Literature, Brian Schoettler, Music, and Grand Winner. There were 1,088 entries through out the state of Wisconsin for the Reflections Program. There are 21 Grand Winners, and Kenosha had 7 Grand Winners. The theme for 2008 is “I Can Make A Difference By …” Participants and winners will be recognized at the May 21st meeting.
Fundraising Committee - Terri reported many good ideas came from the meeting held on February 19, 2007. It was decided the main goal of fundraising is to purchase new coat racks for the school. Each coat rack cost @$850.00. Discussion about hosting different fundraisers was discussed. Cook-out during lunch, donuts and juice during finals, working concessions at the Bradley Center, Fright Fest Volunteers, Freshman Social, and Tremper Idol Competition were all ideas brought forward as a way to increase our income to purchase coat racks. Patty Mahoney suggested contacting Boy Scout Troops and ask if any Eagle Scout is interested in making coat racks for an Eagle Badge Project. Patty will check into this.
Scholarship - Gene Mathis reported that forms will go out before Spring Break on March 27th regarding the scholarship. Forms will be due by Friday, April 27th and the winner(s) will be announced on May 11th.
Principal’s Report – Ed Kupka was absent. Dr. Sue Savaglio-Jarvis has taken the Principal position at Bradford High School for the 2007-2008 school year. No report was given.
Old Business – Terri reported that the Curriculum implementation team will be meeting on Thursday, March 22nd.
The Tutoring Center is open and is working out well.
New Business – Terri passed out two books Pat Demos thought would be good to use for our book club. Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson, and Engaging All Families by Steven M. Costatino were the two books for consideration.
Choices presented. The majority of PTSA members present liked Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by Kerry Patterson for our selection. This book club will take place next fall and will take place on four consecutive Monday nights.
A sheet was passed around to help check in coats for Jr. Prom.
Concerns about a zero hour were expressed by many members.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:45pm on a Ault/Mahoney motion.
Our next meeting will be on Monday, April 16th at 7:00 p.m. in the library.
Respectfully submitted,
Monica Yuhas
Secretary
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