Minutes of the regular meeting of the
Harmony Elementary PTA Board of Directors
December 12, 2018
HES Cafeteria
Present were: Jessy Maggard; Ari Willey; Dani Reich; Brandy Schaefer; Deirdre Weber; Suzie Hackmiller; Holly Wood, Beth Fowler, Dana Ludwigsen, Diana Schaller
A quorum of directors present, the meeting called to Order at 9:00 AM.
Minutes: Holly moved to dispense with reading and approve minutes from November meeting. Motion seconded, and approved by Ari.
Message from Principal Hackmiller: Announced that enrollment is steady and there are 3 teachers planned to be on maternity leave in the upcoming year. Subs are paid for by the district and are currently being lined up to fill in. Also currently hiring for a special education instructional aide. Doris Crick is retiring January 1 which will open up a Speech Pathologist position that will need to be filled. Bus driver shortage continues across the county. Harmony Bus Drivers came in last month for an educational walk and read with students. Current progress on our technology growth is going well. We now have 10 dedicated Chromebooks in each of the 4th & 5th grade classes. Allowed us to move iPads to the K-3 classrooms where each have 10-15 that stay in the classroom.
President Jessy Maggard: Texas Roadhouse fundraiser is closed and was successful. Raffle at Donuts was successful after securing the necessary gaming license. License is good through January 2019, at which time we will file for renewal. Staff luncheon donations are looking good. Almost all spots are filled. Next assembly is set up for March 2019, will be the Wulfe Bros. performing their “Teamwork” program. Invited everyone out for Zoes Dine to Donate tomorrow 12/12 from 5-9pm. We earn 25% back on profits for that timeframe. Becky French volunteered after the last meeting to be the 2019-2020 Treasurer. Announced Executive Board openings for nomination: President, Vice President for Programs, and Recording Secretary.
Treasurer’s Report, Holly Wood: 2018-2019 Harmony PTA Budget_Dec Vote to approve up to $7200 donation to school from gaming account, raffle, and program profits motioned by Holly. Motion seconded, and approved by All. Motion to approve report and financial statement (attached and incorporated into these minutes) for November made by Holly. Seconded and approved unanimously.
Donuts with Santa: Event was a success. Photos to go home next week. Amount of food, drinks ordered was good, do the same next year.
Father Daughter Dance, Beth Fowler: Theme announced as “Ties & Tiaras”. Planning is underway and going well.
Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, December 18.
Next HES BOD meeting is scheduled for January 15, at 6:30pm in the cafeteria.
Meeting adjourned 9:44AM
APPROVED,
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Jessy Maggard: President Stuart Ulferts : Secretary
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