Meeting was called to order by Treasurer DJ Holmes at 12:45pm in the LGI room. Those in attendance were Lori Heiden, DJ Holmes, Dena Shammami, Tonya Corbitt, Cheryl Swaim, Sue Reynolds, Margaret Talton-Williams, Lori Schneider, Betty Steinke, and Angela Beauford.
Minutes from the December meeting were read and approved as submitted.
Opening remarks—DJ informed the group that Wanda Morrison had resigned as President in January. In following the by-laws, notice was given by Co-Vice President Jane Jones of the vacancy and was posted on the PTSA website. Jane was elected President in a special meeting on February 2, 2006 in the East conference room.
Student Council—the winter dance is scheduled for Thursday, February 16, 2006. Ms. Corbitt still needs 2 parent volunteers to chaperone the dance and about 4 volunteers for concessions. Goodfellows canned food drive was a success. Over 400 cans were collected and picked up on November 30, 2005. Ms. Corbitt would like to thank the parents and community for the support. Ms. Shammami’s Titan Time won the pizza party for collecting the most cans. The candy cane sale in December raised $115 and will be donated to the MASC charity of the year—Kid’s Food Basket. Love pops will be sold for Valentine’s Day. The proceeds will go to Cystic Fibrosis. Pencil collection is ongoing and pencils will be accepted until a certain shipping weight is reached. Notebooks are also being accepted.
ECU—Chicago trip is June 1-2, 2006. Open only to 7th graders. 5-7 openings are still available. Students will be visiting museums as well as the King Tut Exhibit. Five teachers and twelve parents are attending the trip. Money is due now.
Treasurer Report—a vote was taken to purchase a transporter for the school for students who need assistance. The cost is $158.05. All in favor.
PTA Council Rep.—important dates to remember: February 9-- PTA Advocacy Day. March 24-25-- Michigan PTA Convention. April 6 –Candidate Forum for board of Education. May 1—next PTA Council Meeting at MTC at 7:00pm
Website admn—Lori Heiden reported the highlight of the website is the ability to view the entire school calendar. Also a space for parents to blog anything that benefits the PTSA community.
Discussion—Having a Reflections awards ceremony half an hour before one of the school board meetings since one was not held last year for the district winners. Action: Angela Beauford will contact Diane Bauman to see if this is possible.
Meeting adjourned @ 2:10 pm.