10/13/16 – JTMS PTA Meeting
Meeting opened at 7:05pm
Approval of Minutes – No minutes to file
Presidents report. – New executive Board. 2016/17 Board is:
Dina Troha, President
JennSchorr, Vice President
VinnetteSallo, Treasurer
Donna Costanzo, Secretary
Nancy Mooney, Membership Chairperson
Dr. Tierney Present--Question and Answer
New App and New District Website glitches--Attendance issue-- New working through it--App--Pilot--comes with the website
Strategic Planning Mtg--Good turnout--Discussed Strengths and Areas for Opportunities--Ultimate Goal to better the Climate and Culture and move the District ahead in the next 3-5 years
New Environmental Program--want to do more of this but not compete with something that already exists
HS Auditorium---major improvements in the works--Lighting and Sound System
Summative/Formative Grading System---leaving alone right now
2017 PARCC End March---2016 Results on Website
Discussion on Energy--Uses and Options for Schools in District
Lisa Falco--Representative of NJ PTA Awards Presentation
Gold Star Award
Diversity and Inclusion Award--Grandparents Day
Presidents Report
Audit Done--All Good--Adopted
Piano Purchase, $400 to Eagle Scout to paint Library and Mat for Entrance
Photo Booths for 6th and 7th grade dances--working with teachers for 8th grade dance
Visit --- JTMSPTA.com for latest calendar and event info
Vice President
Ice Cream Party for teacher Welcome--good reviews
BTS Night Grant to Mrs. Silverstien to bake cookies
Keith Hawkins Visit--Great presentation and feedback
Treasurers Report – See attached report – No questions
2016-17 Budget Approved-1st Kristen Mondarulli 2nd Tara Smielus--Adopted
Treasurers Report
Carnival Success---$10,258.00
Secretaries Report – Read thank you notes
Notable thank you from Ms. Schreck and MS Choir for New Piano
Book Fair--10/27-30 $1,284.50 Cash for Budget reasons
$1000.65 Donation of Books to Library, $100 to Guidance, $900 Scholastic $ Balance
Membership--321 Members---56 Teachers--up 10% $677 JTMS Member Donations
Dr. Cooke--Thanks--- for Student helpers at 6th grade Orientation, Welcome Back Teacher Ice Cream, Keith Hawkins, Welcome Mat, Piano, Book Fair Donations
Talked about--Pep Rally, Grandparents Day, Jack Elsmore--8th Grade Vo Tech Presentation, Tribal Chief from Kenya, Stokes Tips, 8th Grade Showcase--Parents Only
Mrs. Cutrona – Clubs up and Running---Bins in Caf with forms, Quick Links on Website and Virtual Backpack, PARCC at end of March
Mr. Hazler – At Stokes
Mr. Migliaci---PRIDE--$20,000 back into our Community--Sponsored Police Trading Card, work with JTEAM and Municipal Alliance --Drug and Alcohol Education
Mrs. Koontz--Gertrude Hawk--Tab on Website--Link to Catalog
Teen Scene --Halloween Party Fri Oct 21st MS ---Dec 13th Matt Belis Presentation (Teen Scene and Municipal Alliance paid for)
New Business –Grandparents Day--Oct 18th&19th need donations go on signup genius Lifetouch Pictures forms on website...separate room B16,10/28 6th Grade Dance, Fall Teacher Grants--Due Mid Nov, Holiday Vendor Craft Fair Nov 19th
Meeting Adjourned at 8:30pm