I. Call to Order (7:07 pm)
II. Message from the President (5 mins)
a. 2012-2013 Board Elections
i. Final Nominations
b. 7th and 8th Grade Sports ( Colleen Laurain)
i. 2012/2013 There are funds for sports. After there are no funds
ii. One Night Fundraiser to save sports for 7th and 8th grade. November 1st, Palazzo Grand, diner, silent auction. Trying to get celebrities
iii. 538 thousand dollars for Transportation, coaches equipment
iv. There is also a walk called SOS
c. Tickets, reminder
i. You get a ticket for attending and for valid questions.
d. Volunteer of the Month Recognition
i. APR (service in MAR) Terri Fowler: Terri is always willing to pitch in when needed. We appreciate all Terri has done in the past and also for the PTA this year. Thanks Terri!
III. Principal's Report (10 mins)
a. Green School
i. We have officially become a green school
ii. Crissman Kids Care Club will participate
b. CSI Safety Night
i. May 7th. Representative will talk to the kids about internet safety. Representative will be back in the evening to talk to parents
c. Math Common Core Standards
i. There are Eight Core Standards
ii. Working on shifting to a different kind of practice
IV. Secretary's Report (3 mins)
a. Sign-in Sheet
b. Approval of April 2012 Minutes
• Motion to approve : Tina Lewis Motion to accept Diane Sacra
V. Treasurer's Report (5 mins)
a. Purchased a new computer
b. Potential Approval of Budget Report (From April)
i. Look over Transaction detail
• Motion to accept Tina Lewis, Motion to approve Terry Fowler
VI. Committee Reports (15 mins)
a. One-Time Fundraisers & Events:
i. High Pay-Off Raffle(TBD/MAR-MAY; Traci Caruso)
1. Timing/License
a. Issue with the timing of license.
b. Drawing will have to be around field day
2. Securing final prizes
3. Tickets
a. Sell tickets @ the Spring Fair
ii. Spring Fair (May 19th; Danielle Smith, Sue Chown)
1. Games: Vender booked
• 18 games total
i. K-3 Stuffed Animals
ii. 4-6 donations for cake walk
• Prizes Ordered
• fire truck
• Food trucks
i. Coney Truck
ii. Mexican theme
iii. Kona Ice Truck
• Signs Made
• Outstanding Items
i. Room Usage from Staff (describe layout of building)
ii. Volunteer Slots Need to be Filled, Crissmanpta.org
i. Staff Appreciation (April 25th; Suzanne Thompson & Julie Elward)
• El Charros
i. Mother's Day Flowers (May 10th; Amy Kearney)
• Orders must be in by Monday May7th. Delivery on May 10
i. Sixth Grade Graduation (June 14th; Anna Johnson)
• Anna Johnson has volunteered
• Fifth Grade Parent Volunteer
1. Amy Kearney has volunteered
b. Ongoing Fundraisers & Events:
i. Spirit Days/Bagel Sales (3rd Wed. of the Month; Cindy Nadolski, Jennifer Valicevic)
1. This month: April 18th
i. Community Rewards/Related:
1. Box Tops (Sue Chown)
a. Box Tops online (Dawn Surma)
b. Protocol for submitting
2. Campbell Soup Labels (Mary Leach)
a. Protocol for submitting
3. Ink Cartridges (Tina Lewis)
4. Amazon (Anna Johnson)
5. Gordon Food Services (Tina Lewis)
6. Meijer (Tina Lewis)
7. Target (Tina Lewis)
8. VGs (Tina Lewis)
9. Kroger (Dawn Surma)
a. Re-enroll every year after April 1st
11. Coke (Dawn Surma)
12. Good Search
ii. Market Day (2nd WED/3rd TUE; Mary Leach)
1. April 18TH/April 24th
iii. Restaurants (Merv Shewell)
1.Skate Night being scheduled
iv. Lobby Decorating (Kristen Arnold; Jenny Prall)
VII. New Business (15 mins)
a. 2012-2013 PTA Board Nominations
• Private Ballot if more than one candidate per office
b.Brainstorming for the 2012-2013 PTA School Year
i. Fundraising Options/Considerations
1. School numbers are down
2. Volunteerism is down
1. Options:
i. Continue status quo
ii. 3 large
iii. 1 cash drive
jjj. These options will go before members for a vote
c. 2012-2013 Meeting Times
d. Next meeting May 19th @ 10 am in the Teacher's Lounge
i. Specifics for upcoming school year
e. Challenge: Sign up with 2 friends for a shift at the Spring Social
c. Drawing
VIII. Open Forum/Announcements (5-10 mins)
a. Red Wings game fund raiser
IX. Adjournment (8:27)
X. a. Motion to adjourn by Tina Lewis, supported by Diane Sacra