Catonsville Middle School PTSA Meeting Agenda
Executive & Member Meeting Wednesday May 16, 2013 7pm
CMS PTSA mission/vision statement in accordance with National PTA Mission statement:
1- To support and speak on behalf of CMS parents, students and staff, in the Catonsville community, and before governmental bodies and other organizations that make decisions
affecting children;
2-To assist CMS parents and staff in developing the skills and programs they need to educate, support and protect CMS students;
3-To encourage parent and public involvement in the Catonsville community and state of MD
Meeting to Order: 7pm - Introductions
Review of Minutes from April 13th
2013
meeting: - motion to approve
Treasurer’s Report: Mary Caswell mcaswell@umm.edu
1st Vice President Report: Julia O’Connor oconnor@kennedykrieger.org
2nd Vice President Report: Heather Bateman batemen5@verizon.net
President Report: Angie McLean mcleangab@verizon.net © 410-971-3437
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Delegate Report:
Brenda Pound brendapound1936@gmail.
Kathleen Hambrick kitkatinfl@gmail.com
Old Business- committee reports as in attendance
New Business
 Motion to consider budget requests for PTSA members present for program allocations
 Motion to consider Ms. Jeremenko request for funds for gift cards for administration and staff for teacher appreciation
 Motion to consider Special education request for TV
The CALS program at CMS has a 21" TV that was purchased by the PTA over 12 years ago. Recently the TV stopped working. Since the PTA bought this TV we were wondering if the PTA would be willing to add
a replacement TV to their 2013-2014 budget for the CALS program for $229. We very rarely request anything from the PTA monetarily. Below is the TV we have in mind. It's from HH Gregg.
http://www.hhgregg.com/samsung-22-class-1080p-led-hdtv-21-5-actual-diagonal-size-/item/UN22D5003 sent via Barb Bates & Deb Martin
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Motion to consider environmental request for $1,000 for learning outdoor classroom:
From Ms. Willis: I am not sure to whom I need to make this request. We (the environmental club) have been planning on a classroom in the concrete courtyard for about two years. We have
been talking with Elliot Hall, a CMS graduate, on doing the construction for his Eagle Scout Project. It has been a challenge getting the price list from him but he finally came to school with a
proposal Friday, May 3rd. To complete two classrooms in the courtyard, he was requesting $4600. After much discussion with Elliot and his father, Ms. Wallace and I, we all came up with a
more feasible project of construction one complete outdoor classroom, rather than benches for two. Elliot will be re-pricing everything and resubmitting a proposal. We would like to ask the
PTSA for $1000 or ½ of what Elliot needs to complete one classroom. He would be responsible for funding the remaining money. He would like to do the construction over the summer to
have it ready for 2013- 2014 school year. Willis, Elizabeth D. <ewillis@bcps.org>;
8:15 Adjourn
Upcoming dates of interest! Mark your calendars!
May 23rd Spring Choral Concert…nomination slate of new PTSA board approval
*please review the tables in the back of the room for mail rec’d by the PTO, PTA and other organizations
* last day of BCPS school June 14th
CMS PTSA General Membership May 16, 2013