Prettyboy Elementary PTA Meeting:
August 18, 2015
Meeting Minutes
Meeting Attendees
Kathy Patti
Deborah Karpowicz
Dr. Harris
Lee Reithlingshoefer
Becky Forsythe
Kim Van Dorpe
Karen Devaney
Mr. Bass
LeeAnne Barnett
Lauren Moore
Chris Turner
Meeting called to order at 7:10 pm. Meeting adjourned at 9:46 pm.
May 21st minutes were approved.
Open Items and Updates
Administration's Update:
 Mrs. Norris apologizes for not attending, but she was meeting with the School Board
about the Short Throw projectors
 Learn, Lead and Inspire. New Vision: We believe in excellence and equity by providing
every student with the highest quality, 21st century education in a safe and engaging
learner-centered environment. We prepare students to be responsible, productive
citizens and globally competitive graduates. Mission: We commit to personalizing
instruction to maximize students fullest potential in order to produce life-long learners
who are critical thinkers, problem solvers, creative and effective communicators.
 Teachers are excited to return to school
 Grades 1, 2 &3 will be the first to receive computer devices. The devices will arrive in
October.
 Mrs. Kelbaugh will be a STAT teacher.
 Passport program (Spanish) has been expanded to both grades 4 and 5.
 Reminder Sneak & Peak this Friday, August 21 from 2-3pm.
 We are looking for a long term substitute position.
 Please follow us on Twitter @ Prettyboyes1
 Mrs. Norris can be reached any time by phone or email nnorris@bcps.org
Teacher Representative Report: Mr. Bass said all teachers were very pleased with last year
and they are looking forward to another successful and fun year.
President's Update:
Terracycle gave us a bench to go on the playground because we are the #1 school on the east
coast for turning in juice pouches to recycle. 1st grade will place it.
Back to school packets are assembled and ready to go out.
Discussed using envelopes vs. no envelopes to collect PTA dues and direct donate
A personal interest of LeeAnne’s is Outdoor learning. Discussed with Mrs. Norris about it. One
idea is to get a set of buckets so that students can use them for seats outside
Treasurer's Update:
Change end of year expense reimbursements due by May 15th instead of June 1st. Many room
moms were late this year which caused questions with the budget.
Please use expense reimbursement form with all details filled out. Needs back up for balancing of
budget.
Reviewed 2015-2016 school year budget in detail, line item by line item.
Committee Reports:
• President – No report
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Vice President – (Kim Van Dorpe) LeeAnne and I worked to officially transfer Constant
Contact responsibilities to Gabbie Reynolds. She will be taking over setting up all the
email blasts moving forward. I am working on completing Use of Facilities applications
for 2015-2016 PTA meetings and major PTA events this fall such as Pumpkin Palooza,
Fall into Fitness, and the fall Blood Drive.
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Treasurer – (Becky Forsythe) will review budget and will make reminders about
reimbursements and cash receipts.
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Corresponding Secretary – no report
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Bylaws – no report
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Care Committee – (Candice Matthews) sent flowers to Mrs. Norris on her first week of school
to welcome her from the PTA committee
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Copy Co-Coordinator - No report
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Cultural Events – No report
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Delegate to Balt. Co. PTA - No report
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Donate Direct -- No report
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Enrichment – no report
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Fundraising – (Kathy Patti) Updated forms. Forms are assembled and ready to go out to
students/parents. Only thing changing is really looking for stamps upfront. Going to do the
popcorn different due to price. Looking at starting a new fundraiser. Selling a book similar to
the “Entertainment Book” that has coupons for kids stuff.
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Green Hands – no report
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Health & Wellness – Thoughts of moving Fall into Fitness from September to January or
another winter month.
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Hospitality Chair – no report
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Legislative - No report
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Market Day – discontinued program.
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Membership – (Chris Turner) incentive for parents to join PTA. i.e. Movie nights free to PTA
members and minimal cost to non-members OR with your PTA membership you receive the
school directory. Increase membership dues to $8 per person. Hasn’t been increased in at
least 6 years.
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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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Scholarship - No report
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School Directory – No report
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School Spirit – working on new logos for school to go on t-shirt to incorporate the new motto.
Learn, Lead & Inspire
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Spirit Wear - No report
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Safety – (Lauren Moore) HZ Safety Advisory Committee will be meeting on September 17th.
Age appropriate presentations. Also to include presentations on Drug Prevention/Awareness
as well.
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School Supplies - No update
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Spring Festival – Considering a new vendor for games/activities for this coming year. Still
discussing feedback from last springs festival.
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Teacher Appreciation – Committee is currently planning the Staff "Back to School Luncheon"
which will be held on Friday August 21st at noon. We will be planning a November and
February breakfast, and a series of activities for Staff appreciation week in May. Also, the
committee will be donating monthly surprises to the staff.
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Teacher Representatives – no report
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Technology – Any updates for the website contact Karen.
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Volunteer Coordinator - No report.
Miscellaneous / Juice Pouches – Renee Perloski is responsible for collecting and recycling PBE's
juice pouches during the school year. She doesn’t attend the PTA meetings (no children left at
PBE), but please report that she will continue to collect the pouches every Friday. LeeAnne
knows how to redeem our $ through the Terracycle website.
New Action Items
* Review and vote for 2015/2016 budget
* Request for increase to membership dues
* Discuss current bank account status
* Open board positions... legislative and nominating
Upcoming Dates
- First Day of school is August 24th.
- September 7th- no school (Labor day)
- September 14th- no school (Rosh Hashannah)
- September 23rd- no school (Yom Kippur)
- October 16th- no school for students
- Race for Education - October 15th
- Next PTA meeting September 8th at 7:00, then October 20th at 7:00.