Berea P.T.A. Council
Meeting Minutes
January 3, 2012
The meeting was called to order by President Irene Joyce at 7:07 p.m. at BrookviewElementary School. She led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Present were:
Irene Joyce - President
Jeff Duke - President Elect
Becky Conroy, Treasurer
Nancy Braford, Director of Community Relations
BereaHigh School – Linda Oliveras
MidparkHigh School – Sharon Wolf, Shari Apathy
Ford Middle School-Mary Kauzlaric
Roehm – No Representative
Big Creek Elementary – Shelley Dietz
Brookview Elementary – Jill Green, Cindy Shick, Anne Castenir
B.P.M. Elementary – No Representative
Grindstone Elementary – Lori Jakobsky
Brook Park Early Childhood P.T.A. – Maria Ramser, Nikki Santori
President’s Report –Irene reported that PTA Council will have a Moon Rock Bowling Fundraiser January 21stfrom 9:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. at Fairview Lanes. The cost is $13.95 per person and reservations are required; please e-mail Irene at to reserve a spot. Council will receive 25% percent of the profits from bowling and concessions. $20.00 lane sponsorships are available if you are unable to attend the benefit.
Information will be available about the Ohio PTA Convention April 20th – 22nd; all PTA members are encouraged to attend.
Council’s Bylaws are being reviewed with an eye toward adjusting term limits and dues; Jeff Duke, Jill Green, and Ana Chapman have agreed to serve on that committee. Next month, a Nominating Committee will be elected; Cindy Bainbridge will chair as part of her secretary duties. A representative from each of our three communities is needed to serve, plus one more PTA member. Please consider serving in this capacity.
Treasurer’s Report as of 1/3/12: Becky Conroy sent a detailed Treasurer’s Report. All council dues have been received, but Big Creek still needs to submit a budget and audit report.
President Elect’s Report –Jeff reported that Founder’s Day will be February 26th from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Berea High School Cafeteria. He asked units to submit their nominations for Outstanding Educator and Helping Hands awards by February 1st. Each unit will be asked to contribute $25.00 toward Founder’s Day expenses, due February 7th. Last call for Reflections entries. Grindstone and BereaHigh School have submitted artwork.
1st Vice President – Lessie Kilgore sent a report that scholarship applications will be delivered to Midpark and BereaHigh Schools at the end of this week. Completed applications will be due March 23rd and units will read them during April. Scholarships will be awarded in May.
2nd Vice President – Nancy Klier sent her thanks to everyone who attended, contributed, or assisted with the Holiday Luncheon. Profit was around $1,300.00, all of which goes toward scholarships for deserving high school graduates.
Community Relations Report – Nancy Braford invited all unit presidents and Council Executive Board members to help the district with a new levy campaign. After the failure of the November 2.5 mil levy, the district will be placing a 3.9 mil levy on the March 6th ballot. An informational meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 10th at 7 p.m. at FordMiddle School. Three more meetings are planned and the dates will be announced. The passage of this levy is critical to the well-being of our kids and our communities. Please spread the word that voting for the levy will help kids and avoid more brutal cuts to staff. Furthermore, voting against it will not change the new facilities plan, but more likely speed up the process before adequate preparations can be implemented. Go to request an absentee ballot. Absentee ballots will be mailed starting January 31, 2012.
NEW BUSINESS:
Becky Conroy extended an invitation to everyone to attend the Relay for Life Kick-off informational meeting on Thursday, January 26th at 6 p.m. at the Brook ParkRecreationCenter. (Anthony Crea from the American Cancer Society spoke about Relay for Life at November’s Council meeting and spoke about this worthy cause.)
In “Unit Happenings,” Sharon Wolf asked all units to put the word out about Midpark’s Band Rock-In, a fundraiser for scholarships to be held on Saturday, March 3rd at Midpark. Cost is only $5.00 which includes admission and snacks.
Winners of tonight’s raffle: Maria Ramser, Becky Conroy, Shelley Dietz, and Lori Jakobsky
Thank you to Sharon Wolf for taking notes at the meeting in Cindy’s absence.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:01 p.m.
The next regular meeting of Berea PTA Council will be held at RoehmMiddle School on February 7, 2012.