Attendees

Cathie Sweeney Cathy Conroy

MaryPat Burke Kim Lavery

Dottie Halligan Beth Fritzeen

Karen Normington John Tobiassen

Chris Polsinelli Michelle Budka

Michele Calderon

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 7:07 pm.

Approval of Minutes

The minutes of the February 14, 2006 meeting were approved as posted.

Presidents Report – Cathie Sweeney and MaryPat Burke

No one has come forward to chair the Nominating Committee. Therefore, notices will be sent to parents asking what people would like to do, without listing what positions are open, and we will go from there.
NYS PTA made available some sample letters that individuals can send to their local legislators about school budget issues.

Teachers Report – Kim Lavery

The school walkabout is May 16^th. The teachers will be baking for the bake sale then, and Ticket Town will be held then as well. Proceeds are going to the Jim Cufari Memorial Scholarship.
The teachers request that any projects requiring their involvement are first presented to Kim, so that she may bring the proposed project before the staff for their feedback.
Kim received an email this week from a former Sacandaga student who is now serving in Iraq – he was on routine patrol when he spotted an Iraqi child wearing a Sacandaga school sweatshirt, probably collected during last year’s donations for the soldiers. He was able to take the child’s picture and get it sent to staff.

Treasurer’s Report – Christine Polsinelli

Christine passed out copies of the March 15^th Treasurer’s Report for all in attendance to review.
There is currently $12,846.67 in the General Fund. There was revenue of $4,793.25 from the Spring Fundraiser. Expenses included $53 from the Holiday Bazaar, $563.88 for classroom games and Box Top prizes, $39 for ice cream for the Zucchini Brothers performance, $1,046.92 for Fabulous Fridays and $61.16 for Hospitality.

Standing Committee Reports

Council Representative (Michelle Budka) Founders Day went well. They are looking into different places for next year. With regard to the Reflections program, they are looking for a bigger place for next years reception, or more monetary or food donations, as parents usually accompany their children to the reception. The Board of Education announced that David Birnam would be the temporary Athletic Director and they are currently looking for a permanent one. The Academic Enrichment Task Force reported to the Board on 2/18. Their recommendations are on the District’s website.
Ways and Means (Karen Normington) Chocolate sales were $4,793. The delivery is Wednesday March 29^th from 3 – 5 pm in the cafeteria. The delivery is divided according to classroom but we will have to give out the prizes. No more fundraisers this year but preparations are beginning for next year.
Programs (Cathy Conroy) The Zucchini Brothers program went well – estimated 70 – 75 families there. They are interested in coming again. They do a whole show on heart and body function – maybe this could be tied in with Healthy Heart day. Steve Charney’s Conflict Resolution program is this Friday at 1:15 and 2:00 pm. The 4^th graders are doing a bullying program all week. Help is needed for the Circus the week of 5/8 – 12 for lunches and pictures. The performance is at the Middle School gym this year.
Yearbook (Michele Calderon) The final submission for pages is 4/10. Order forms are out to students and will be collected by Cathie Sweeney by March 24^th. Michele will be taking pictures at Sac throughout the day on 3/24 and 3/25.

Principal’s Report – John Tobiassen

John thanked everyone for their support over the last few weeks.
Imagination Goldilocks Bear is coming here for a month – until 4/14. It is a traveling bear that started in Louisiana and travels to different schools.
Pre-K Orientation is tomorrow to talk about screening. 51 families have picked up registration packets so far.
Kindergarten Screening is April 4, 5, and 6. The parent meeting and student bus ride is 4/25 in the evening.
New grade 3 – 5 math assessments were given last week. Grades 6 – 8 finished today.
This is Music in the Schools month. K, 1^st, and 2^nd grade concerts are this month. 200 seats were filled last night for the 2^nd grade concert.
Star Lab is 3/30 and 31^st. It is a BOCES program which addresses a specific part of the science curriculum for each grade.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 8:41 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Michele Calderon

PTA Secretary

Attachments (for file copy only):

Meeting Agenda

Treasurer’s Report – March 15, 2006