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Clermont PTA Meeting Minutes

March 6th, 2017 Clermont Cafeteria 7:05-8:10 p.m.

In Attendance:

Karman Reese, Kristin Paul, Shelby Workman, Brendan Mulvaney, Anne Stokowski, Robin Christman, Cynthia Silva, Dee Dee Denton, Beth Jenkins Smith, Estelle Maletz, Tysen Perszyk, Mari Coelho Garbaliauskas, Angela Bobich

Karman Reese called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. and gave welcome remarks.

February Meeting Minutes

Karman asked for a motion to approved the meeting minutes for February’s meeting. Dee Dee Dention motioned and Shelby Workman seconded the motion. The February 2017 meeting minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report

A line item was made for the Back to School Luncheon for the Clermont Staff. This had previously been a part of the Hospitality budget. It has now been pulled out as its own line item making more money available for the Hospitality committee. There was a request to approve 667 additional dollars for the Back to School Staff Luncheon. Shelby Workman motioned and Kristin Paul seconded the motion. The new line item was approved.

Odyssey of the Mind

An additional $600 was needed to cover the cost of team memberships for the current year. This increase is due to an increase in the number of teams and teams primarily choosing the same long term problem. Multiple memberships are needed for multiple teams to choose the same long term problem. This issue will be revisited in the future to determine how many memberships the PTA will commit to purchasing for Odyssey Chairpersons to distribute to teams. Brendan Mulvaney made a motion to approve the additional $600 to be added to the Odyssey of the Mind 2017 competition on March 18th, 2017. Dee Dee Denton seconded the motion. The motion was passed.

Treasurer’s Budget Report

Brendan Mulvaney, Treasurer, reported that everything in the budget is looking good. Please let the treasurer know if you see any changes that need to be made for your committee. There are still some outstanding Silent Auction expenses, but nothing above what is still budgeted.

Nominating Committee

Cynthia Silva, Carol Montoya, and Nicole Olsen have stepped forward as willing members of the Nominating Committee. No other members presented themselves for vote. Dee Dee Denton made a motion to approve these members of the nominating committee. Robin Christman seconded the motion. The motion was passed. The aforementioned members will be the Nominating Committee for the 2017-2018 PTA Board selection.

Please submit your name or the names of individuals you believe would be good for board positions. The Nominating Committee has job descriptions, applications and interview questions for applicants. The Slate will be presented at a future PTA meeting. The current openings are for the PTA President, PTA Vice-Presidents, Treasurer, and Secretary.

Help Wanted!

Board members for the 2017-2018 school year.

Please see the current board members with any questions we can answer about our roles.

Silent Auction Chairs

The current Silent Auction Chairs are happy to assist in transitioning new Chairs into the role by answering all questions and handing down all the information they have gathered.

International Festival

International Day and Night now have a new name. Estelle Maletz will be chairing the PTA part of the Festival. They are in need of volunteers, parents, and countries to be represented. A flier has been sent home. Please let Estelle know if you would like to participate in presenting a country you are familiar with or just to lend your hands for this event. Day time planning is ongoing. Estelle is planning a fashion show to exhibit the diversity of fashion found throughout the world. The committee is working on many new ides to help kids get involved. The budget is $1,100 for the entire Festival.

Garden Committee

Tysen Perszyk, Garden Committee Chair, discussed ongoing work and planning in the garden. Seed packets are available to classes. Bulbs are coming up in the garden now. Pollinators garden is being planting by Tysen and Kirsten Little. A grant was obtained for 32 milkweed plants for the garden. Volunteers are needed to assist in the garden.

Enrichment Programs

Enrichment Matters will be holding 6 classes this spring. Currently an option is being explored for an onsite coordinator in 2017-2018 due to difficulty in securing volunteers for classes and high volunteer hours required for classes.

Book Fair

The Clermont Book Fair is taking place next week. A wonderful turn out is expected. Volunteers are still needed. Please contact Kara Reid if you are interested in helping.

Assemblies

Kristin Paul is seeking volunteers to assist Friday, March 17th, at 1:15 p.m. for the Assembly, Ellis Island of Dreams

Watch Dogs

The Watch Dogs have exceeded last year’s sign ups. They are considering a possible social event for the spring.

Box Tops For Education

Many Box Tops were submitted. The Committee counted and turned in about $500 worth of Box Tops. Thank You!

Reflections

There will be a ceremony next Friday at 7 p.m. Sixteen students participated in the program. Some students progressed to the next level. Art will be displayed in the school during the ceremony and inside the school before the end of the year as well as a local library.

Principal’s Remarks

Ms. Stokowski would like to thank the Treat Day Committee for the wonderful Teacher Treat Day they provided. The staff loved it!

The SCA is considering using funds to have a mural painted inside the school. Artists are being considered. The theme for the mural is C.A.R.E. and Unique You speaking the themes that Ms. Tregere stresses with the students.

Mother/Son Party

A Mother/Son Party will be held on Sunday, May 21st, from 4-6 p.m. at The Anchorage Club located at the TISCOM Coast Guard Base on Telegraph Road. This event is for all Clermont Moms/Mom figures and their sons. The cost will be $15 per couple with an additional $5 for each additional son. There will be food, a DJ, Minute To Win It games, a Moms vs. Sons kickball game and much much more! Tickets will be going on sale in the middle of April.

Member Concerns

Beth Jenkins Smith brought up a discussion regarding concerns she has seen in our communities in recent months. Students’ interactions and discussions surrounding immigration policies and bullying surrounding diverse communities and deportation. She is concerned that kids could be confused about what is happening in the world. How can we help kids and parents feel safe and be informed? Ms. Treger is working on respect and care in the community, respect of differences, and caring for one another. She also speaks to bullying and bystanders to bullying. Lessons are ongoing. Parents and students are encouraged to let the administration know of any incidents of bullying surrounding these issues so that they can be addressed. For next steps, Beth is willing to be a Liaison to assist in community learning and training.

Brendan Mulvaney, along with other PTA members, will meet with Senator Beyer’s office this week on the Hill. Members are invited to join the group at 12:30.

New Fairfax County Superintendent Search

The Fairfax County School Board is searching for a new superintendent. The School Board is establishing a stakeholder committee to interview up to three finalists. The Fairfax County Council of PTA’s (FCCPTA) is asking all parents who currently have children attending Fairfax County Public Schools to consider applying to assist with the interviews. Interviews will be held in March and April. Those selected to serve on the panel will be given exact dates and times and must be able to commit to all meetings. Apply to be a superintendent’s interview panelisthere. For further information, contact Kimberly Adams and

Karman Reese adjourned the meeting at 8:10 p.m.