Prettyboy Elementary PTA Meeting:
January 19, 2016
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Attendees
LeeAnne Barnett
Nikki Norris
Deborah Karpowicz
Becky Forsythe
Sandi Hart
Lee Reithlingshoefer
Roberta Taylor
Kristen Kruger
Kathy Kelbaugh
Erin Bichell
Chris Turner
Jennifer Pemberton
Kim Van Dorpe
Danielle Verderaime
Jen Thorpe
Steve Jasper
Karen Devaney
Meeting called to order at 7:02 pm. Meeting adjourned at 9:02 pm.
Open Items and Updates
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Approve minutes from November 17th meeting. November 17th meeting minutes were
approved.
Administration Update: (Nikki Norris)
o Kathy Kelbaugh is our STAT teacher.
o Several thank you’s for the TV Studios.
o Thank you for the Winter Fun Fest. Jan 25.
o Report Cards will be handed out on Feb 24.
o We received the $2000 grant – project based learning since we want to be a
green school again.
o Front Sign – 2 quotes received. Waiting on a 3rd quote.
o Community projects – collection for MD Food Bank.
o Stakeholder Survey coming out in Feb – asking all parents to do it.
o Kiln for our school that is being given this to us by the County. But the installation
is going to run closer to $8,000 (new quote). PTA does have the funds to
increase the grant to the school. It was moved and seconded that we will spend
money from the Grants to PBE budget line for the kiln.
Teacher Representative Update: (Kathy Kelbaugh) PBETV news crew consists of just 5th
graders. 4th graders have the opportunity to shadow after Easter. Thank you for the TV
Studio. Each homeroom gets a holiday to report on. All classes/students have the chance
to say the Pledge of Allegiance and PBE Pledge. Jean Dixon was supposed to be here,
but Kathy came instead for her. Mrs. Olinger and Mrs. Dixon (2nd Grade) showed on PBE
TV a broadcast about 2nd grade and the wonderful things they can perform on their
devices. The teachers do not want to use the devices all day – they strategically use the
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devices throughout the day. A special thank you for the Teacher Holiday Luncheon in
December.
President’s Update: We may go online for the Membership Directory next year. We are
trying to automate the process and do away with paper, save time and labor. Cost of
Directory is paid for by the advertisers – not on PTA budget.
Treasurer’s Update: Our bank account is through M&T Bank. Cash balance of $38,740.
Discussion of switching banks ... PNC, credit union? We need a non-profit account.
Committee Reports
Committee Reports:
• President – No report
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Vice President: Treasurer – Normal updates to be reviewed at meeting.
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Corresponding Secretary – no report
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Recording Secretary – no report
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Bylaws – no report
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Care Committee – no report
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Copy Co-Coordinator - No report
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Cultural Events – (Julie Wilkinson) January 25th - Jabali Afrika, a music group from Kenya will
be visiting the school and doing 2 performances, 9:00 am and 10:00 am. 45 minute long
shows and is described as a mixture of fusion and African music. They are through the
Bureau of Lectures and concert artists, and there is more info on them on the website
www.assemblyline.com
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Delegate to Balt. Co. PTA - No report
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Donate Direct -- No report
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Enrichment – (Danielle Verderaime) Enrichment is moving along, all of the programs are
booked. Third grade had theirs in November. Fourth and Fifth are scheduled together
on January 13th. FYI: Teachers some times plan their curriculum around the upcoming
assembly.
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Fundraising – (Kathy Patti) Race for education is still getting checks. We are at $34,810. I
have put together 2 notebooks with all the steps for RFE and gave one to Mr. Lee and one to
Mrs. Kruger, the new committee chairs. Also, I will purchase Hershey Park tickets in May
2016, that is when they go on sale.
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Green Hands – no report
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Health & Wellness – no report
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Hospitality Chair – (Melissa Hoffner) Nothing new at this time.
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Legislative - No report
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Membership – no report
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Nominating – no report
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Plant Sale – no report
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Pumpkin Palooza – no report
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Rec Council Liaison - No report
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Reflections Program – no report
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Safety committee – (Lauren Moore - HZ Safety Advisory Committee)
Planning stages for several events in the Spring:
*Informational Presentation for HZ community on the dangers of prescription medicines and
safe disposal (date TBD)
*Panel discussion: March, 2016 Topic: "Drug Prevention" to be held at Hereford High
School for adults only (specifics of event will be shared with and publicized within the next
two weeks)
*Parent survey results summary for future planned topics will be shared at next committee
meeting, tentatively scheduled for April, 2016.
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Scholarship – (Erin Bichell) No report
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School Directory – No report
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School Spirit – no report
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Spirit Wear - Safety – no report
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School Supplies - No update
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Spring Festival – (Lauren Moore) *Planning meeting held on 1/14.
*Spring Fling event will take place on Friday, 5/6/16 from 5pm -8pm. New/added events:
Silent Auction, new vendor with modified carnival games, dance party inside gym. The
committee has decided to try to make a profit on this event.
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Teacher Appreciation – no report
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Teacher Representatives – no report
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Technology – (Karen Devaney) no report
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Volunteer Coordinator - No report.
New Action Items
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Shining Star Nominations – every year as a PTA we solicit nominations for various
awards. We select a faculty that we want to consider for this County award. Ms.
Chenoweth’s name has been recommended. Kim Van Dorpe will send out a Constant
Contact to see if there is anyone else that we want to consider.
Summary of Surveys
Upcoming Dates
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Feb 4- Distribution of Report Cards
Feb 15th- School Closed (President’s Day)
Please note April meeting will be on April 12th, due to Spring Concert on April 19th
May 6th Spring Festival 5-8 pm
The next PTA meeting is Feb 16th @ 7pm
The Prettyboy Elementary School PTA advocates for all members of the Prettyboy Community.