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PTA Meeting Minutes 11/1/05
The meeting was called to order at 7:05 PM.
Co-president Lisa Allendorph presented the following funding requests:
1. Up to $1000 for gasoline for up to 2 vans transporting the school supplies and books donated to the Hurricane Suzanna Relief Project. Sixth graders are collecting backpacks and school supplies, 7th graders are raising money through a read-a-thon, 8th graders are collecting new and gently used books. Several teachers will be driving the supplies to Natchez, Mississippi.
2. Jody Monroe and Sandy Morley, Principal and Vice Principal, requested up to $500 for new folding tables used at socials and special events. The cost is $80-90 per table.
3. Tom Reardon, English teacher in grade 8 requested up to $250 for healthy snacks (granola bars, water etc.) to have available for the breaks during the upcoming 8th grade testing day.
All funding requests were approved.
Presidents’ Council Subcommittee Report
Discussion centered around the new space considerations and the new initiative district wide incorporating programs from the National Coalition Building Institute. The NCBI is a program that trains students and staff in dealing with issues related to bullying, racism, and the like. This is an ongoing concern at all schools/grade levels. The website for the NCBI will be included in the next School newsletter.
School Advisory Council Subcommittee Report
The group has met once and set 2 main goals for the year.
1. Improving the cleanliness and aesthetics of the building.
2. Expanding opportunities for social activities for the 7th and 8th graders. |
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Why do they need a special fund for gasoline?
(A) Extremely cold weather is expected next week.
(B) School buses will run more frequently.
(C) Some contributions will be delivered far away.
(D) The principal will be provided with a bigger car. |
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What new courses are being introduced at the school?
(A) Training for construction workers
(B) Courses for testing English
(C) Special instruction on using the Internet
(D) Seminars on harassment and inappropriate behavior |
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What will the students in the eighth grade have to do?
(A) Eat special food and drink more water
(B) Take a special examination
(C) Return their books to the library
(D) Collect money for charity |
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What was NOT discussed at the November meeting?
(A) Purchase of furniture for student use
(B) Lack of qualified staff
(C) Facility appearance and improvement
(D) Gifts for students living in a disaster area |
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