NOMS PTSA
Meeting Minutes
Sept. 15, 2010
Meeting called to order at 9:07 a.m.
In attendance of today’s meeting: Nikki Feuquay, Leah Simpson, Denise Rohrbach, Jennie Walz, , Jane Luzzio, , Allyson Parker, Jean Lewis, Meg Demuth, Beth Scherer, Richelle McCoy, Mary Kay Simpson, , Lana Rice, Maureen Green, Jenny Stegeman and Rob Smith, Beverly Holbrook, Elise Ball, Pauline Moore, Nancy Stevens, Nicole Matts.
President Report: Jenny Stegeman
Jenny welcomed everyone to her home and thanked them for coming. She commented that she was very glad to have such intelligent women behind and appreciated their hard work.
Principles Report: Rob Smith
Rob wanted to have a Q&A session today. Jenny asked if he needed any funding for anything specific outside our already budgeted item? He replied that furniture in the building was getting old and worn. It was discussed that this could be under classroom needs and technology in the budget.
Rob also informed us that NOMS has been chosen as a pilot program recipient by the Board of Education. We will be receiving 2 Macs and 32 IPADs along with docking stations for an 8th grade history class to use instead of the textbooks.
This lead to a discussion on the wave of the future being the electronic classroom and going paperless and bookless. Rob is a huge supporter of this new venue and thinks it is time to let go of textbooks in the physical.
Good news was reported. NOMS teacher Stephanie Weaver has been nominated for KY Teacher of the Year. She is one of the top 24 finalist. Jennifer Terry won it several years ago.. One other Oldham County teacher was nominated, South Oldham Middle school teacher Jenn Grace.
Announcements should be coming daily to everyone now. Let Loretta Shook know if you are not receiving them.
It was asked what NAEP testing was and Rob answered that it is a national test given to 8th graders. The Explore test given to 8th graders is used as an ACT predictor.
The students will be on an inverted schedule next week due to the building being a host site for Oldham County teacher learning institute. Schedules are being arranged so observations can be done easily.
Nicole Matts complimented Rob on the smooth transition to middle school she experienced.
Nancy Stevens wanted to know if Winter break in Feb. will ever be making a come back. Rob stated that is entirely decided by the Board of Education.
Mary Kay Simpson asked what Target classes are? They were devised to teach the Mustang 11. Recently they kids made several poster and such to identify the meaning of community and Sara Crisp ended with a video of the students and showed it to them and they really got it.
Rob Smith gave us homework of sorts. He will be asking us the question next meeting “Where would we like to be as a school?” Be thinking of your opinion on this.
Jean Lewis asked if Rob was pleased with the new sign and he commented that he was very much.
Secretary Report: Nikki Feuquay
One correction to minutes from last month was reported. The gift card given for membership was for $15 not $25 and the winner was Todd Arterburn.
A motion to accept minutes was made and all were in favor. Minutes stand as corrected.
VP Membership Report: Denise Rohrbach
1065 memberships have been sold. That is only off by 41 members from the end of the year last year. $497.00 has been donated by parents. Denise presented a nice tri-fold board full of “Did you Know” facts. She also gave information on scholarships that are available and how she is getting the word out.
Treasurers Report: Cheryl Cooper
Jenny Stegeman reported for Cheryl today. Current checking account balance is $8663.38. We are doing well. Attached treasures report.
Beautification report: Diedre Morley
No report.
Birthday Board: Monica Helsley
No report
Secret Pals: Lyne Church
No report.
Comm. Council: Jean Lewis
No report.
Corresponding secretary: Jeannie Walz
No report.
Hospitality: Meg Demuth
No report.
Legislative: Maureen Green
No report
PTSA Website: Betsy Lowe
No report..
Newsletter: Leah Simpson
Newsletter will go out Sept. 16, 2010
School Directory: Holly Ansman
Directory should be back from printers real soon.
Volunteer Coordinator: Pauline Moore
We are up to 342 volunteers in the pool. Pres. Fitness testing day we had 38 volunteers work. Oct. 13 is picture retake day.
VP of Fundraising: Missy Klein
No report
Fall fundraiser: Beth Scherer
Paragon sale is kicking off next Thurs. Sept 23. If you sell 3 items in the first weekend you can get a prize. Volunteers will be need to get orders out when they come in.
Social Dance chair: Mary Kay Simpson
The back to school dance was successful. We had a few dress code, bullying, and food throwing incidents. These will be addressed for the next dance and chaperones will be given information on how to handle things when they come up. We made need to change the 6th to after school and 7 and 8 to evening. More volunteers will be needed. Dance incidents where discussed at length and we will work on any problems for the future.
Red Ribbon Challenge: Allyson Parker
Red ribbon will take place the last week in Oct. to correlate with a group that the Board of Educations is sending to the middle school that is a band and does a lecture on how drugs and alcohol effect you and all those around you. She is planning tee shirts to be given to all students with prizes for wearing them that day and through out the year. She still needs monetary donations to cover these. She also is planning several other events for the year including a visist from Berry Webb martial arts instructor to help with self awareness and your defense.
VP of Programs: Nicole Matts
No report. She is here to help anyone in any way just call.
8th Grade Promotion: Betsy Lowe
No report.
High Achievers: Richelle McCoy
No report.
KY Kids Day: Nancy Stevens
Nancy has planned to give the kids some wonderful things such as free homework passes, free DQ ice cream coupons, pass to NOMS athletic event. She has several ideas that people suggested that she would be working on such as raffle items to be given randomly during the day.
Reflections: Jane Luzzio
Program information is out and hopes to have many participants.
Talent show: Laura Karaglanis
No report.
Staff appreciation: Lana Rice
No report.
Old Business; Jenny Stegeman
NONE
New Business: Jenny Stegeman
NONE
Meeting adjourned at 11:10 a.m.
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