January 18, 2018
Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Stuart Ulferts, Ari Willey, Dani Reich, Deidre Clark, Taylor Kersey, Caryn Weferling, Kendra Wiegand, Jenn Anderson, Holly Wood
Welcome/Introductions
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Minutes from last meeting on December 5, 2017 were approved. Stuart moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.
A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller (Jessy reported on her behalf)
• School need: to update technology (buy additional chromebooks, replace some ipads)
• Will be planning a field day this Spring for all grades
President, Jessy Maggard
• Donuts with Santa Recap – Successful event, raised close to $2800
• Reflections – Recognition/awards to be presented at Monday morning meeting date TBD
• Teacher Events – Three events left for winter. Plan to reach out to teachers to see if there will be any planned for Spring.
• Upcoming Spring Events – Father/Daughter Dance, Box Tops Competition, Mother/Son Event, Earth Day Event, Legacy Bricks Sale, Field Day, Possible Movie Night
• Assembly Ideas – Jim Basketball Joe, Science Center Programs
• School Supplies Research – New vendor, 1st Day School Supplies, was reviewed. Advantage of this vendor is that all of the supplies are Namebrand and the cost is less than Edukit. Kendra moved to switch from Edukit to 1st Day School Supplies for the upcoming school year. Motion was seconded, and approved.
• OC Community Scholarship – $500 allocated to a scholarship that Harmony PTA sponsors. There is a new $25 administrative fee that will be added. Kendra moved to include the $25 fee in the budget for this scholarship. Motion was seconded, and approved.
• Outreach to 2018 Kindergarteners – Idea was presented to invite new parents of Kindergarteners to the May PTA meeting. Flyer with PTA information could be included in Kindergartener packet.
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood
• Current budget was reviewed.
• Jessy moved to approve up to $8000 to finance technology for the school (final amount to be determined once budget is adjusted for winter/spring events). Motion was seconded, and approved.
• Holly moved to remove $1500 from the father/daughter event project income. Motion was seconded, and approved.
• Holly moved to remove $1250 from the mother/son event projected income. Motion was seconded, and approved.
• Stuart moved to approve budget. Motion was seconded, and approved.
Committee Reports
Father Daughter Dance, Jenn Anderson
• Planning and setup was discussed. Set up is scheduled for Thursday, February 8th.
Playground, Kendra Wiegand (Jessy presented on her behalf)
• Currently on hold due to bid approval issues.
Open Floor Discussion
Announcements/Upcoming Events
• Our next meeting is Wednesday, February 7 at 7pm in the HES cafeteria
• Father Daughter Dance, February 9th 6:30-9:00pm
• Valentine Class Parties – Dates to be determined based on teacher preference
• Next Newsletter – February