Minutes of the regular meeting of the Harmony Elementary PTA Board of Directors
April 16, 2019, HES Cafeteria
Present were: Jessy Maggard; Ari Willey; Dani Reich; Holly Wood; Kendra Wiigand; Amy Keller; Diane Schaller; Dana Ludwigson; Mindy Stevens; Deirdre Weber; Becky French;
Stuart Ulferts; Suzie Hackmiller;
Stuart Ulferts; Suzie Hackmiller;
A quorum of directors present, the meeting called to Order at 9:01 AM.
Minutes: Stuart moved to dispense with reading and approve minutes from the March
meeting. Motion seconded, and approved.
meeting. Motion seconded, and approved.
Special Guest: Troy Killian: Described “Golden Ticket” raffle sponsored by Louisville Sports Commission promoting the Iron Man Triathlon and requesting consideration by HES PTA
to participate next year.
to participate next year.
Message from Principal Hackmiller:
K-prep May 15-24: no visitors to school. Mike Smith is the new SRO. Kindergarten Enrollment will increase next year.
President Jessy Maggard:
Results of survey of teachers for appropriation of $15,000 not allocated to playground improvement due to School Board denial of project.
In order of popularity: 1 “Other”; 2 Chromebooks; 3 Sensory Bins: 4 Independent Reading Book library.
In order of popularity: 1 “Other”; 2 Chromebooks; 3 Sensory Bins: 4 Independent Reading Book library.
After considerable discussion, Jessy moved to appropriate funds previously budgeted for playground improvements as follows: 1) $8,000 to purchase Chromebook technology; 2)
appropriation of $7,000, allocated as follows: Up-to $4,000, representing $100 to each classroom and other teachers ($100 each) for supplies; AND, No less than $3,000 to Harmony for
Independent Reading Books. Final allocation of $7,000 between classroom supplies and Independent Reading Books is delegated to the Treasurer based on the final appropriation for
supplies. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
appropriation of $7,000, allocated as follows: Up-to $4,000, representing $100 to each classroom and other teachers ($100 each) for supplies; AND, No less than $3,000 to Harmony for
Independent Reading Books. Final allocation of $7,000 between classroom supplies and Independent Reading Books is delegated to the Treasurer based on the final appropriation for
supplies. Motion was seconded and approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report: 2018-2019 Harmony PTA Budget_April A surplus from Room Parent item was moved to Teacher Reimbursement. Total net receipts for HES benefit will be approximately $31,000—a HES PTA record. Motion to approve report and financial statement with previously described budget amendment (attached and incorporated into these minutes) for preceding 30 days made by Stuart. Seconded and approved unanimously.
Committee Reports:
Kendra: Earth Day Project is on track: materials for student gardens in-place and scheduled to be complete by April 20.
Jessy: Mother Son event at Creasey park is being finalized for April 26 from 6:30-8:00 PM. Kona Ice will provide refreshments.
Staff Appreciation Week (Becky French and Diana Schaller) will have the theme “CAMP HUSKY” with appropriate daily, camping-related sub-themes planned.
Next Meeting of HES PTA will be May 16, 2019, at 6:30 PM in the Cafeteria.
Meeting adjourned 10:15 AM
Meeting adjourned 10:15 AM
APPROVED,
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Jesse Maggard: President Stuart Ulferts : Secretary
Jesse Maggard: President Stuart Ulferts : Secretary
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