January Meeting Minutes

01/09/2013

In attendance:  Carrie Pitsenberger, Betsy Lowe, Heidi Bosko, Janelle Meece, Beth Morrison, Beth Scherer, Ashley Shadburne, Allison Parker,  Amy Prahin, Richelle McCoy, Katie Addington, Dawn McCubbin, Julia Warfield, Paige Cox, Jenny Stegeman Nicole Wilson.

Meeting was called to order by Betsy Lowe, President at 9:07 am.  Minutes from November meeting were approved. Group reflected on meeting from December, those in attendance had a great time! Betsy thanked Nicole for organizing meeting at Verbena Café.

Carrie Pitsenberger – State that they were working on the consolidated school improvement plan and will be looking at goals annually. Also looking at website reconstruction. New standards are being set according to Springboard.  Discussion was entered in reference to crosswalk and signs for Longwood and other students who are walking to school.  Officer Meece is looking into establishing safety standards in reference to crossing the street.  Carrie stated that progress reports would come out next week. The second round of MAPS assessments would  be held.  Several concerns about students knowing language arts skills, such as: sentence structure, subject verb agreement, parts of sentences.  Dawn McCubbin suggested a basic skills workshop for students and stated that she would be willing to pay for it if necessary.

Laura Forbes, Treasurer - Laura was absent so Betsy Lowe read an email stating the treasurer had covered paid items from treasury.  The email did not include a balance. Treasurer’s report was to be emailed prior to next meeting. It was requested that if anyone had questions, they should ask them directly to Laura Forbes and hit reply all so everyone would be aware of any issues or concerns.

Stacey Rusch, Reflections- not present, but sent an email with an update.  The district ceremony is January 27^th, 2pm at Oldham County Arts Center.  Winners were read aloud from email.

Heidi Bosko, Legislature- Received a lot of information relating to fiscal cliff things that would mainly effect Title 1 schools.  Some information on gun violence and links to articles about the subject.

Amy Prahin, VP Membership- Stated that we currently have 856 members, 807 students and parents and 49 out of 69 teachers and staff members.  Our goal is to have 100% participation.  Update about membership party, we are still waiting for Carrie to approve a date.  Amy is getting together a list of student members to find out who is or is not a member.  She will forward the list to Mustang 11 teachers.

Dawn McCubbin and Janelle Meece, Hospitality- last event went well, they will use volunteer spot again for next event coming up on February 14^th.  Possible project for next year a room specified for teachers.

Pauline Moore, Secret Pals- not present, but forwarded a request for two more people to serve as secret pals as we had two families who moved.

Beth Morrison, Pizza Fundraisers- Little Caesar’s Pizza Fundraiser starts on Monday and ends January 28^th. Since, the school has a contract with Papa John’s Betsy requested that Domino’s Pizza Night information be removed from the website.  It was also brought up that we have a contract with Coca Cola as well.  Beth requested volunteers for February 15^th.

April Daughtery, Newsletter- The next newsletter will go out on Monday, if all reports are turned in.  Please turn in your reports.

Jenny Stegeman, Community Council- Explained that community council is composed of PTSA presidents and board representatives. Elaborated on Senate Bill I, and changes to the Language Arts and Math Curriculum. Jenny stated that the next meeting will be held on January 18^th and March 15^th at 8:45am.

Katie Addington, Social Chairperson- Next dance is scheduled for April 19^th.  Suggestions of things to make dance more appealing could include: giveaways and possible hangout dance, lounge style.  

Ashley Shedburne, Mustang Achievers- Ashley met with student leaders, they do not want ribbons.  They suggested maybe stickers for the car or small magnet for inside their lockers.  Possible dates January 17^th or 18^th.  She would like to reward the kids who try, but are not making the grade.

SBDM- Not present, but it was mentioned that voting time is coming up soon.  It is time to start organizing elections.  Jenny Stegeman agreed to handle this process.

Meeting adjourned at 10:54 am.

Next Meeting

March 13^th at 8:45 am