EMS Parent Group
Thursday, November 9, 2006

A regular meeting of the East Middle School Parent Group was called to order by President Jane Jones in the LGI room. Those in attendance were: Betty Steinke, DJ Holmes, Ken Sanders, Jane Jones, Cheryl Swaim, Pamela Coin, Angela Beauford, and Mary Williams.

Minutes from the October meeting were read and approved as submitted.

Principal’s Report—One more week of magazine sales. Still accepting donations for the mural project. All feeder schools donated money for a tile. Boy’s basketball starts Monday. Football team had a 4-1 record. Second in the district. Scheduling changes at the high school level is on the district website. Trimester is 3-12 week periods. Good Citizen field trip is next Friday the 17th. Student who received all outstanding citizenship marks on report card will see Santa Clause 3. Permission slip must be filled out and turned in on time.

President’s report—Jane will email Mrs. Franklin to see if NJHS is selling water at conferences. Still looking for a PTA Council representative. Pamela Coin expressed an interest in the position and will get more information from Jane.

Treasurer’s report—Officer’s liability insurance expires in November. More expensive now that we are not a member of the PTA. Cheryl Swaim suggested we check with Cheryl Cannon to see if we are covered under a District insurance umbrella. Call other parent groups to see if they have insurance coverage. Need to sell directories at conferences.

Discussion—Budget Forum meeting is January 31st. District is looking for volunteers to be a part of a strategic planning committee called Farmington Forward. This committee will “establish ambitious goals to direct the District’s work over the next several years.” There is an application form on the District website.

Next meeting is Monday, December 11, 2006 at 12:45pm.