Board Member Meeting Minutes
Endeavour PTSA 2.6.20 2013-2014
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Meeting called to order at 11:06 AM at Sarah Ransom’s house. Attendance was taken and quorum was
present.
BUSINESS
Secretary's Report - Sally Morgan
 Minutes were presented and submitted for the record with no changes.
President's Report - Sarah Ransom
 The incoming Board’s retreat went well and plans are underway for two fundraisers next year, a
walkathon and an auction. There will no spring social but there will be a bingo night in early June. This
year’s theme and logo will remain the same.
 Discussed multiple awards received this year, including student Reflections finalists and convention
awards for membership, the website and Standards of Excellence.
 The Board is full for next year and will have 18 people on it.
 The next Board meeting will take place at Beaver Lake Lodge and include a potluck.
 Discussed dates and times for the next General Membership meeting. It will take place Monday, June
9th from 9-10:15 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT- Kathy Connally
 The auction received rave reviews from teachers and the organizers were thanked along with those
who helped with Staff Appreciation week and Art Walk.
 We now have a designated PTSA parking space.
 A large metal storage container is available in the district. Kathy is working with the district’s Capital
Improvements engineer to determine what is involved with moving it.
 The district has set new guidelines for kiln use, including mandatory training and paperwork.
 Kathy reviewed next year’s proposed PTSA budget with Sarah. In addition to grants maintained
annually, a request was made for a classroom computer cart to be used as a travelling classroom lab of
laptops and an additional option for online testing in the spring. This would help with the Smarter
Balance Assessment (replacing the MSP) which will be administered online and will allow additional
technology in classrooms year round.
 Endeavour is the proud recipient of a Washington State Outstanding Achievement Award, which was
received for growth in reading. The school’s Continuous Improvement Plan focuses on reading, so we
are especially proud of this accomplishment which is a direct reflection of the hard work of our
students, dedication of our teachers and support and guidance of our parents. Kathy went to Olympia
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with Mrs. Arthur, our LAP teacher, and Mrs. Hall, our librarian, to accept this award at an OSPI
presentation from the State Superintendent of Public Schools, Randy Dorn. It was a proud moment!
Several staffing changes are taking place next year: (1) Mrs. Robinson, our beloved 3 rd grade teacher,
is retiring. Our Educational Assistants, Kim Bair and Amanda White will oversee Safety Patrol next
year, as Mrs. Robinson has done for the past 14 years; (2) Ms. Valenta is moving to 3 rd grade; (3) Mrs.
Haines will be teaching AM/PM Kindergarten until December when Mrs. Orphan returns from
maternity leave to take PM Kindergarten. Mrs. Haines will remain in AM Kindergarten. Ms. Finch is
moving to FDK. Mrs. Perry is moving to 2nd grade. A new .5 ELL teacher as well as teachers in
Kindergarten, 2nd grade and 3rd grade will also be hired.
We are in the homestretch of the school year with many upcoming events and activities:
o Week of June 2 – Volunteer Appreciation
o June 4 – Field Day
o June 10 and 12 – Kindergarten Promotion
o June 11 – Patrol Pizza Party
o June 16 – 5th Grade Promotion
o June 17 – 5th Grade Party
o June 18th – Last Day for Students
The PTSA was thanked for all that it does for Endeavour kids and for making this such an enjoyable
year.
TREASURER'S REPORT- Janet Bien
 The budget was distributed and discussed, noting auction expenses and revenue (approximately
$42,319 total income and $11,500 in expenses for a net around $30k). We budgeted about $111k this
year but made over $150k so we are about $42k over in revenue. We still have incoming expenses
including the yearbook and summer school assistance, but we expect to wind up closer to $30k above
what we had budgeted for the year.
 Jill Bengis moved to purchase a retirement gift for Mrs. Robinson in the amount of $150 out of the
Board’s Discretionary Fund. The motion was seconded by Jessica Mills and passed unanimously. Sarah
Ransom will coordinate the gift.
 The Board acknowledged that Janet will be paying expenses identified in the budget for the remainder
of the year.
CHAIR REPORT – Art Docent – Kathy Mileski and Kathy Pelham
 The PTSA was thanked for the extra $500 to help start the glass program with our 5 th Graders.
 Discussed the need for a new kiln. The current kiln is close to the end of its life span. Due to parts
availability, any necessary repairs would take several weeks and severely disrupt the kiln schedule
which currently involves about 90 uses throughout the year. Safety is a big concern, as the control
panel on the current kiln is retrofitted and involves exposed wires and cords. The control panel on a
new kiln would be integrated. The current kiln has a trade-in value of $200 because it is still working.
The cost for a new kiln is $2268 plus $100 for delivery installation. Applying a $200 trade-in value,
$2373 would be needed to replace the kiln. The board was supportive of adding the purchase to next
year’s budget.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
WAYS & MEANS - Andie Adee and Corene Caley
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Movie Nights are done for the year and the auction was wildly successful. A planning meeting for next
year’s auction will take place in early June.
PROGRAMS - Jill Bengis
 After-School Clubs – Many vendors are interested in providing afterschool services at Endeavour. It is
not ideal for these to be run through the PTSA due to liability issues, however. We expect Destination
Imagination, Robotics and Ekids to be quite full next year and we already have other programs
including language, art, drama and others in place.
 Next year’s author assembly is being planned for the end of October.
 The financial review needs to happen after books close on June 20 th. Janet plans to coordinate the
attendees and schedule for this.
VOLUNTEERS - Lisa Baisler
 Kindergarten round-up is Wednesday from 12:45-3 and will involve a tour and Jaguar Scavenger Hunt
for incoming Kindergarten families.
 Chair Appreciation Breakfast is Friday, May 30th from 9-10 in the Staff Lounge.
 We are doing very well with filling chair positions for next year. Diana Lum will be our Walkathon
Chair.
COMMUNICATIONS - Carline Burton-Moore - Nothing to report
MEMBERSHIP - Jessica Mills - Nothing to report
ROOM PARENT - Kim Olsen - Nothing to report
ISF- Sarah Miller
 Sarah thanked everyone who attended the ISF luncheon. $630k was raised and another $100k was
raised at the breakfast. That is about $30k short of their goal.
ADVOCACY - Pat Castillo – Absent with no report
Meeting adjourned at 12:50 PM.
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