March 1, 2018 Meeting Minutes
Attendees: Jessy Maggard, Dani Reich, Kendra Wiegand, Mindy Stevens, Deidre Clark, Ari Willey, Brandy Schaefer, Valenta Hoffman, Sue Hackmiller
Welcome/Introductions
Recording Secretary, Deidre Clark
Minutes from last meeting on February 7, 2018 were approved. Dani moved to approve the minutes. Motion seconded, and approved.
A Message from our Principal, Sue Hackmiller
• Harmony Elementary Engagement (Accreditation) Review is scheduled for March 27-28
• School Wellness Committee – To be created in order to meet the requirements of the Wellness Policy. Kendra Wiegand and Deidre Clark will be the parent representatives.
• The Oldham County Leadership Academy is leading an initiative to educating students to value the environment and take care of our world. PTA is invited to work with this Academy to do something at Harmony each spring possibly in conjunction with Earth Day.
• March 7 – Student Performance Reports to go home
• Email migration March 8-12. The entire district will be offline. There will be no email access during that time.
President, Jessy Maggard
• PTA sponsored positive posters to go up outside of school to encourage students
• Kindergarten Registration – PTA to sale spirit wear. General PTA information and school supply information to be provided.
• Spirit Wear Update – New merchandise sale has closed. Online sale went well. Plan will be to continue online sales in the future.
• Supporting Charities – Per tax regulations, PTA cannot fundraise for non-profit organizations. PTA can support the school in these efforts, but cannot sponsor these events.
• 2018-2019 Open Positions reviewed. Contact Jessy if you are interested.
• 2018-2019 Events & Fundraising reviewed. Send suggestions to Jessy.
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood (Report by Jessy on her behalf)
• 2017-2018 Harmony PTA Budget 2.28 Budget reviewed. No changes. Mindy moved to approve the budget. Motion was seconded, and approved.
Playground Proposal Review, Kendra Wiegand
• Bid approved for first phase of playground. Installation to begin in April.
• Bid proposal on wheel chair accessible playground section (with non-movement pieces that are interactive) presented. Mindy moved to approve this proposal. Motion was seconded, and approved.
Committee Reports
None
Open Floor Discussion
Announcements/Upcoming Events
• Playground Meeting immediately following today’s meeting
• Mother Son Event, April 13 at Creasy Mahan
• Earth Day Event, April 19 or 20. Rock painting station during recess. Rocks will go into garden in place of mulch.
• Our next meeting is Monday, April 9 at 7:00pm in the HES cafeteria
• Teacher appreciation – 2nd week of May