MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HARMONY ELEMENTARY PTA
March 12, 2019 – 9:00 AM – Harmony Elementary Cafeteria
Present: (Members, Directors, Officers, Chairpersons)
Dana Ludwigson
Dani Reich
Suzie Hackmiller
Diana Schaller
Shannon Barnett
Julie Buculos
Becky French
Ari Willey
Stuart Ulferts
Jessy Maggard
Kendra Wiegand
Brandy Schaefer
A Quorum of Directors being present, the meeting called to order at 9:02 AM.
MINUTES: Stuart Ulferts moved to dispense with reading the minutes and to approve minutes from the February meeting. Seconded and Approved.
Special Presentation:
Shannon Barnett explained her background and concern for the issue of school shootings and requested funding to bring Michelle Gray as a spokesperson for “SAFE in
Our Schools” program to HES. Several Board members commented that any action by HES PTA directed toward student safety ought to be coordinated with the other schools
and the BOE policy. Principal Hackmiller concurred. The discussion was continued to the next meeting.
Principal’s Message: Almost 1:1 Chromebook to 4th and 5th students. Three teachers are out for maternity leave. Full-time replacements have been hired for the affected
classes. “Jump Start” for Kindergarten will take place August 5-7 and registration packets are available.
Budget for 2019-2020: Event schedule for next-year’s fundraisers is due in June. Jessy will propose eliminating the golf scramble and talent show, since those activities have
not taken place for several years.
Kendra Weigand: Phase II Playground: the latest proposal was rejected by the BOE and the district director (of construction and improvements) has said that no further
improvements for HES playground equipment is countenanced for the next several fiscal cycles. This leaves about $15,000 that needs to be allocated for another project or
projects from this-year’s budget.
Ideas from the meeting attendees included:
-Waste footprint assessment to help reduce the environmental impact HES
Including lunchroom disposal, e.g., non-disposable utensils and trays.
-Purchase of “Program Books”, as well as individual volumes for the library.
-A general grant to HES educational enhancement.
-Purchase 38 Chromebooks to ensure every 4th and 5th grade student has one.
-Professional teacher development (in-house)
-A new electronic sign.
Jessy proposed circulating a survey to the HES staff to gather more ideas. She will report what staff requests at the next meeting.
Kendra also reported that the student garden project was approved and is on-track for April 21 completion.
FINANCIAL REPORT: the statement for 2018-2019 Harmony PTA Budget March, attached and incorporated to these minutes, was approved on a motion from Dani.
Old/New Business: Stuart discussed his experience volunteering for latest of the on-going staff appreciation luncheons that have been hosted by Becky French. Becky works hard on this challenging project and the staff seem to really appreciate it. This was confirmed by Ms. Hackmiller.
Jessy asked the board to consider some changes to Donuts with Dad and Muffins with Mom fundraisers. The events have lately exceeded the capacity of their respective venues and she suggested a multi-day “Pastries with Parents” event to help make it more manageable. She intends to speak with Linda, the HES dining specialist, and set further discussion for the next meeting.
Meeting adjourned at 10:31 AM
Approved,
____________________________JESSY MAGGARD: PTA PRESIDENT
____________________________STUART ULFERTS: RECORDING SECRETARY