Cynthia Mann Elementary PTA

Board Meeting

May 11, 2011 Approved 9-14-2011

Members present: Leann Vaterlaus, Amy Stahl, Rick Bollman, Pam Torres, Jennie Theriot, Holly Escobar, Julia Smock, Chris Johnson, Nicole Barker, Kari DuVol, and Wendy Dickinson.

1. Minutes from the March 9th, 2011 General Meeting were approved.

2. Principal’s Report:

a. The Boise School District will be seeking a Levy of $15- $17 million dollars to off- set the Budget Cutbacks. Mark Loscpeche will be heading up the “Get the Word Out” committee for the vote which will happen on August 30, 2011. The PTA will assist by sending out e-mails during the summer as a reminder of the importance of this vote.

b. First Move Chess: The cost for this program is $525 and is utilized by the 2^nd and 3^rd grade classes. Each class receives $75 for the year to support this program. Principal Bollman has asked the PTA to donate the funding for this Chess program. Rhiannon Brackett motioned to provide funding. This motion was approved.

c. Smart Board: We are still awaiting word from Micron concerning grant money to fund additional Smart Boards for classrooms at Cynthia Mann. The question was posed as to how the money from the Red Robin fundraiser was going to be spent, several ideas were discussed, and a motion was made by Dakin Fish to contribute the $200 for the Technology Fund for the Smart Boards. The motion was approved.

3. Treasure’s Report:

No changes to report. No Roaring Springs funding is in as of this date. The Box Top fundraiser continues to be a success. A suggestion was made to look at multiple years for the anticipation of funding and spending so that we have an idea on how much money will be needed for the coming school year. No motion was made.

4. Yearbook:

Delivery of the Yearbooks will be May 31^st, 2011. It was noted that 25 extra Yearbooks were ordered. A suggestion was made to look around for other vendors and to have P/T members supervise the process of collecting the Yearbook pictures and information. No motion was made.

5. PTO Insurance:

The cost to have Insurance as a PTO is $99.00 per year. Discussion about PTA and PTO differences- the main issue is the funding. All the money stays with the PTO and more than ½ goes to National PTA. The idea as proposed to have a School Directory and a fee for the PTO, Julia Smock and Kari DuVol are looking into this possibility. No motions made.

6. Volunteers:

a. A Thank you was issued to the past PTA Board.

b. The Teacher Appreciation Event was Fabulous! The Staff were grateful for the efforts of all involved. Special thanks to Dakin Fish, Missy Noeker, Becky Jones, Mary Butler, and Chris Johnson for making this event a success.

c. There are still a few volunteer positions to fill for the 2011-12 school year.

7. Fall Event Planning:

Welcome Back Breakfast

Membership Drive

Fundraiser

This section of the agenda was deferred to the next meeting, which will happen during the summer.

The Meeting ended at 4:35 pm.

Submitted by Wendy Dickinson