Minutes - January Meeting 2010

NOMS PTSA Meeting Notes January 13, 2010

The meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe at 8:49 a.m. with 16 people in attendance including: Betsy Lowe, Denise Rohrbach, Jean Lewis, Kim Finnicum, Nikki Feuquay, Lyne Church, Pauline Moore, Logan Morsman, Adam Osborn, Kinsey Morrison, Beth Scherer,

Holly Ansman, Maureen Green, Allyson Parker, Leah Simpson and Robb Smith.

President’s Report: There are PTSA award opportunities that can be filled out for school nurse, self esteem for a student, outstanding educator, volunteer participation, outstanding programs, newsletter and more just see Betsy for the forms.

• There is an opportunity to enter a drawing if we add 25+ new members to the PTSA between January and March.
• We need to add a General meeting to the calendar to vote on Denise Rohrbach being added as the V.P. of membership to the PTSA roster, Leah Simpson motioned to have a general meeting on 2-26-10 before the Talent show and Jean Lewis seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
• The Hospitality luncheon was excellent so thank you to all who worked so hard.

Student Council: we had 3 members present today at the meeting. The 6^th and 7^th grade is working on a Victory Garden outside Ms. Bennett’s class which they will start in April. They are raising funds by selling Valentine grahams w/lollypops, having crazy hair day and more

• The 8^th graders are working on a legacy project for NOMS, they are thinking about doing a quilt with pictures but are still pursuing ideas
• Relay for Life: working on this being a school wide event, possibly a field trip or something on the track for 1 day and will have cancer survivors speak at the event.
• The student council meets every Tuesday.

Secretary’s Report: The General and Regular minutes stand approved.

Corresponding Secretary Report: Keely Green’s baby is due in March.

Treasurer’s Report: The check book balance as of 1-12-10 is $12,053.49. We still need a new Treasurer to train this spring, let Betsy Lowe know if you are interested.

Legislative Report: Session was in but nothing really pertained to middle schools. The website is: www.lrc.ky.gov if you want to read the minutes or to check on daily activities click on Capitol notes.

Membership Report: The student party for members will be 2-5-10 from 1:30 – 3:00.

It was noted that some kids would be missing as they would be at the regional swim meet so it was suggested to have goodie bags that they can take with them. We will be playing Bingo and are deciding on serving water or soda, popcorn or candy.

There will be 2 student winners per party and 2 names from the staff members will be drawn to win lunch delivered to them and 1 parent member will win a $25 gift card.

• Currently PTSA membership consists of 309 students, 31 staff and 543 parents for a total of 883 members.

Principal Report: On 1-28-10 for 2 days there will be 7-8 reviewers coming from Schools to Watch to evaluate what we do well and what needs improvement, they look at 4 criteria’s including: academic excellence, social equity, organizational structure and developmental responsiveness.

Secret Pals: All is going well.

Talent Show: Betsy Lowe to get with them for an update and make sure plans are finalized.

Fundraising Report:

• The Little Caesar dates for winter and spring need to be determined
• Snappy Tomato is going well
• Family Fun night – Opted not to do this year
• Let Jenny Stegeman know of any fundraising ideas that you have

SBDM Council Report: They are discussing students still being able to participate in their sports at NOMS if their grades have fallen below the criteria, more info. to follow.

• Three people serve on the SBDM council for a 2 year term and we have 2 openings coming up so there will be a parent election starting 1-20-10 to take nominations and the vote will take place on the night of the Talent Show.

• Cynthia Paris volunteered to help count the votes that night and Betsy Lowe will send out a note for additional volunteers.

Newsletter: The deadline for all items is 1-15-10 to Leah.

Community Council: Meeting was focused on writting at Elementary schools with nothing directed to middle schools.

Old Business: Email Betsy with updates for the Blog and if you email anything to Gay Alsup at NOMS please also send it to Betsy Lowe.

New Business: Betsy Lowe would like to step down as NOMS PTSA President so if anyone is interested in this position please let her know.

Meeting adjourned at 10:03 a.m.