DSA PTSA GENERAL MEETING

Weaver Auditorium, DSA

Tuesday, September 23, 2008

 

 

Call to Order   Lyleen Collins called the meeting to order at 6:06 pm and welcomed those in attendance.

 

Election of Officers  Ms. Collins introduced the slate of nominees for PTSA Executive Board.  Following a motion from Luann Pollock and a second from the floor, the following were unanimously elected to the Board:

President – Lyleen Collins

Vice President/Site Base School Improvement Team – Earle Manhertz

Vice President/Budget – Deborah Iden

Treasurer- Shirley Violand-Jones

Treasurer Elect – Kateri Hoekstra

Secretary – Jill Lowery

 

Introduction of Committee Chairs  Ms. Collins introduced Committee Chairs as follows:

Donation Fundraiser – Lori Schwarze

Small Fundraisers – Charlotte Chatfield

Staff Appreciation – Teresa McBennett

Website – Luann Pollock

Book Fair Liaison– Gerry Larson

Media Center – Trudy Wensell

Booster Club Liaison – Shirley Violand-Jones

Membership – Jackie Bryant

Reflections – Jeff Goll

Proctor – Candace Midgett

Open Positions were noted, and members were encouraged to volunteer:

Vice President/President Elect

Nomininating

School Beautification

Hospitality

 

Treasurer’s Report and Approval of the Budget   Ms. Shirley Violand-Jones made the following report:

            - the financial report for the 2007-2008 school year was presented

            - another donation fund–raiser is planned after about $7000 was raised last year

            - the PTSA filed a form 990EZ with the IRS for the 2007-2008 school year

            - the PTSA’s books were audited

           

Discussion followed a question regarding the lack of a budget for teacher instructional supplies.  Ms. Violand–Jones, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Hawks explained that money for instructional supplies is being made available by the principal’s office, while the PTSA will focus on fulfilling grant requests from teachers for special projects from classes and organizations at DSA.

 

Following a motion from Helen Cunny and a second from Gwen Uayeh, the proposed budget for 2008-2009 was approved unanimously by the membership.

 

Principal’s Report   Mr. David Hawks, DSA Principal, made the following report:

            - as of today’s meeting, DSA has 1458 students enrolled

            - parents are encouraged to sign up for the Yahoo news group from the DSA homepage

                        - the webpage will be updated soon

            - all teachers will have voicemail soon

            - all arts venues are very busy

            - Mr. Hawks described a vision for DSA as a unique school with opportunities for students to grow and flourish through rigorous academics and training in the arts

            - DSA continues to expand AP and honors offerings.

            - new tennis courts are coming and the track will be resurfaced in the future

 

Site Based School Improvement Team Election   Jeff Goll, Angela Miles, and Lori Swarze were placed into nomination by a motion from Helen Cuny, and seconded by Shirley Violand–Jones.  The slate was accepted by unanimous voice vote.

 

Career Expo Announcement  The 3rd annual career expo will  be held on Thursday, November 13, from 5 to 8:00pm at Northgate Mall.

-         students can preregister for a chance for a $50 prize

-         parents are eligible for a chance for a $100 gas card

-         the first 1000 attendees will receive free food from Chick-fil-A

-         this event is a chance for students to meet and speak in detail with professionals in a wide variety of fields to find out about careers and what kinds of training might be required

 

General Announcements

 - The Guidance Office will hold a college information night Thursday in the Media Center

 - Parents should read the student handbook in front of the Time Tracker

 - Sign up for email announcements through Yahoo groups

 - The Book Fair Family Night will be held on October 8, 2008 from 5-8 pm

 - Parent Information Night on texting, media and technology will be later this fall

 - Parents and students were invited to obtain additional information about the PTSA, sign up to volunteer or to buy DSA logo wear, and learn about DSA clubs at the conclusion of the business meeting. 

 - DSA will participate in the Reflections program, a juried competition for a variety of arts, for the first time in years

 - Parents were reminded to save box tops and Campbell’s soup labels and turn them in in the main office

 - Parents were encouraged to volunteer as proctors for EOG and  EOC testing

 

Ms. Collins thanked members for attending and closed the meeting at 7:00 pm.

 

 

Respectfully submitted by Jill Lowery, Secretary