East PTSA Minutes
Regular Meeting
Monday, December 5, 2005

Meeting was called to order by President Wanda Morrison at 12:45pm in Room 233. Those in attendance were Rosemary Leeb, DJ Holmes, Rise’ Siegel, Wanda Morrison, Lori Heiden, Sue Reynolds, Myra Anderson, Marilyn Greenstein, Julia Christmon, Margaret Talton-Williams, Betty Steinke, Linda Fox, Ann Blanzy, Dena Shammami, Kurt David, Jennifer Franklin, and Ken Sanders.

Minutes from the November 7th meeting were corrected and approved.

Principal’s report—Middle School Parent Forum night is tonight, December 5th at Dunckel at 7:00pm. Tonight’s topic is “Middle School Madness”. All A’s recognition is Wednesday morning, Dec.7th. School play “Midsummer’s Night Dream” is December 7, 8, and 9 at 7:00pm. Tickets are on sale during lunch and at the door. Student and Senior price is $3. Adults $5. This Friday, December 9th is early release. Next early release is January 27, 2006. This weekend is Academic games. December 14th is a choir concert for all grades. All school Geography Bee on December 19th. Will begin at 8:00 am. Language Arts classes are conducting spelling bees. All school spelling bee will be in mid-January. Mr. Sanders introduced the 7th grade teachers and counselors in attendance. Mrs. Blanzy reported on Magazine sales. School orders have been turned in. Pleased with sales overall. Only $15 less in orders than last year. Can still place orders on line. Proceeds go to Student Council.

Asst. Principal’s report—Intramurals start today. Volleyball and Wrestling season starts late January. Dates are in newsletter.

NJHS--presently collecting new unwrapped gifts for teens in conjunction with the Toys for Tots program.

Student Council—held a canned food drive through Thanksgiving. Food was donated to Goodfellows. Also, collecting new pencils and pencil sharpeners through the end of the year to be sent to Africa.

ECU—East Credit Union will be holding a Winter Wonderland on December 20th during second and third hours. Students called local businesses and asked for donations. Have 60 prizes to give away. This is to encourage participation in the credit union. There will be a special guest in attendance from LOC.

Treasurer’s report—Question was raise in regards to embezzlement insurance. DJ Holmes presented this type of insurance coverage at November meeting as an option. Since the deductible was larger than our budget, no action was taken.

President’s report—Wanda Morrison attended a Kwanzaa event this past Friday. Also attended by Superintendent Sue Zurvelac and State representative Aldo Vagnozzi. Well received by the community. No PTSA meeting in January. February 6, 2006 at 12:45 pm is next meeting. Because of the time conflict with Middle School Family Forum Night, the remaining PTSA meetings will be held at 12:45pm.

Committee reports:

Website--Lori Heiden made a two part proposal in regards to updating the website. First, create our own PTSA website. The advantages would be a more sustainable model for moving forward. This would allow East to be more up-to-date in regards to PTSA minutes, school and community happenings. Lori will be involved in keeping the website going as well as training future website administrators. Wanda will check with Pat Zimmerman about disclaimers. Second part, establish an email distribution list. One distribution will be for all parents and one will be for the PTSA board. Wanda Morrison called for a motion. DJ Holmes made a motion that we begin working on the East PTSA website and email distribution list. Rise’ Siegel seconded.

Reflections--Wanda received a call from Katie Shureb. PTSA membership dues need to be submitted to the State organization before Reflections entries can be accepted. East PTSA submits dues to the State in December. The deadline for receiving Reflections entries was moved from January to December. Wanda immediately notified DJ Holmes and Rosemary Leeb of the problem. Membership information was faxed to the State and a check in the mail within thirty minutes. As of Friday noon, the State had not received our check. Wanda will keep everyone updated on the situation.

By-laws--Executive board will meet in January to update the by-laws.

Membership--Presently have 326 members in the PTSA.

Legislative--State Superintendent recommends changing requirements for graduation. Farmington schools are in good shape and won’t have many changes. January 5, 2006 is a Budget Forum.

Spirit Wear--We have Spirit Wear to sell. Possibly offer a discount for the remaining items. Will see if Carol Snodgrass can make a flier. Wait until spring to place another order and sell right before track season.

Next meeting: Monday, February 6, 2006 @ 12:45pm.

Meeting adjourned at 2:00pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Betty Steinke, recording secretary