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June 20, 2024 (to be approved by the membership on 9/19/2024)
# of attendees – 18
- Pledge of allegiance –
- Said by Michael Cautillo
- Review minutes from May PTA Meeting:
o Approved by – Rachel Dennehy
o Seconded by – Kurstin Laue
- Treasure’s Report –
- Ending Balance from May 16 – $47,016.50
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- New money in May (post 16th)
- Swag – $60.00
- Donation – $2.00
- Total Income = $62.00
- New money in May (post 16th)
- Expenses –
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- Ad for Dinner where Ms. Wiehler was honored – $65.00
- Reimbursement for Spring Bunny snacks – $112.99
- Spring Festival (cotton candy, dunk tank, popcorn) – $779.00
- Reimbursement for Scoreboard for Basketball Team – $169.82
- Total Expense = $1126.81
- Ending Balance May 31- $45,951.69
- Starting Balance June 1- $45,951.69
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- New money in June
- Swag (from Spring Festival) – $95.00
- Snacks (from Spring Festival) – $6.00
- Donation – $10.00
- Swag (Spring Concert) – $175.00
- Pop Up Shop Profit – $135.50
- Swag – $50.00
- Total Income = $471.50
- New money in June
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- Expenses –
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- Club Choice Fundraising- $259.40
- Reimbursement (Card Party) – $84.92
- Retirement Gift – $50.00
- Total Expense = $394.32
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- Ending Balance as of June 20 – $46,028.87
- President’s Report –
o Shark water bottle for sale –
- We have a limited amount and they are on sale into the fall.
o Budget approval –
| REGION 2 | |
| PA/PTA Projected Budget Statement | |
| Community School District 11 | |
| P.S. 175 | |
| EXPENSES | |
| Buses for School Trips | $8,500.00 |
| Card Party Ad in Island Current | $150.00 |
| Card Party Start up fund (includes decorations and such) | $6,000.00 |
| Election Day Sale | $1,500.00 |
| Hollyrock Game Show | $1,650.00 |
| Joy & Sorrow | $300.00 |
| Kindergarten Moving Up Ceremony | $300.00 |
| Student Enrichment Program | $10,000.00 |
| PTA Office Supplies | $400.00 |
| PTA Scholarship for Good Citizenship (3 Students $100ea.) | $300.00 |
| School Start Up Fund | $1,800.00 |
| 8th Grade Cap & Gown | $725.00 |
| 8th Grade Graduation | $300.00 |
| 8th Grade DC Trip Offset | $2,200.00 |
| School Events | $2,400.00 |
| Retirement Gifts To Staff | $100.00 |
| Misc Pop Up (any expenses overage/new expenses) | $5,000.00 |
| Merchandise Replenishment (SWAG) | $5,000.00 |
| Teacher and Staff Appreciation Events/Gifts | $2,250.00 |
| Taxes | $300.00 |
| Character Education (treats/crafts/school store) | $2,000.00 |
| Estimated Expenses for 2023-24 School Year | $51,175.00 |
| PTA Checking Acct Balance as of 6.2024 | $46,078.87 |
| Funds to raise for 2023-2024 School Year | $5,096.13 |
- We kept most of the items similar to last year and one main thing is we are streamlining the items in the budget to include multiple items under the same title.
- We need miscellaneous things as things come up throughout the year and it covers us to be able to support the school in that manner.
- We increased swag as we went over budget last year.
- With our current numbers, we technically only need $5000 more but obviously we’d wi
- Approved by – Rachel Denehy
- Seconded by – Kurstin Laue
- SLT & PTA Elections – held by election chair Kurstin Laue
- Recording secretary position for PTA is open
- Nominations – Jackie Ciarletta (self nominated)
- Nomination approved by Theresa Cavinee
- Seconded by Juliet Antelmi
- Nominations – Jackie Ciarletta (self nominated)
- Recording secretary position for PTA is open
o Approved by majority vote.
- SLT member position is open
- Nominations – Rachel Dennehy (nominated by Rachel Dennehy)
- Nomination approved by Juliet Antelmi
- Seconded by Kustin Laue
- Automatic approval as she held the seat before and no one new wanted the position.
- Nominations – Rachel Dennehy (nominated by Rachel Dennehy)
- Principal’s Report – Ms. Porras
- K moving up on Monday, 8th grade Tuesday and prom on Tuesday.
- Field day was great and it was one of the best yet.
- Career day got a lot of great feedback.
- Construction – We were able to push it back until after the end of the school year. Right now they are starting on June 27th. NY Edge and Summer Rising will continue to run and will modify. Right now arrivals will be the same as this year, the only difference is indoor lineup. Dismissal will also stay the same as this year. But we will continue to stay on top of it as next year gets closer.
- We are wrapping up and putting together the supply list and summer homework.
- Summer homework – the math homework will be very individualized and we think it will be very successful this summer. ELA will encompass a reading and writing project.
- Prerequisites – each grade has about 40 standards and some of these standards are vital for the next school year so we are focusing on these important standards for the summer homework.
- We are hoping to get a grant for chess kits next school year.
- Ballroom dancing will also be for a grant and right now it is targeted for 5th graders.
o Summer Rising – I’m still awaiting if I can squeeze more of our students in the program and will keep those families posted.
o Spring Festival – it was wonderful and a great turnout. Thank you to the PTA and the parents for supporting it. We have to make sure the face paint and dunk tank come back as they were a big success.
- Old Business –
o Spring Festival Recap –
- We sold a little bit of swag that night but the dunk tank was a big success and we thank the teachers that were willing to go in the tank and have fun with the families.
o 5k cancellation –
- The time of the event meant that the participants would have to pay for parking so we decided to delay for the fall when this fee will not be charged.
- New Business –
o School Tool Box –
- Similar to last year so look out for that information coming out soon. It is a nice fundraiser for the school.
o Memberships – $25 per family and it is a great support for the PTA and school.
o Thank you’s & PTA Achievements
- PTA Accomplishments for 23-24 school year:
- Purchased I-Ready for the school this year
- Hollyrock Holiday game show
- Holiday & teacher luncheon & gifts
- Halloween and 100 Day of School – crafts & cupcakes
- Pumpkin Patch for K & 1st
- Joy gifts for Mrs A and Ms Gabby
- Retirement gift for Ms. Lisa
- Coach Buses for DC & VA trips for 7th and 8th grades
- Kindergarten moving up ceremony decor
- 8th grade cap & gown and graduation dues offset
- Spring bunny breakfast celebration for K-3
- Spring festival rentals-cotton candy, popcorn and dunk tank
- PBIS reward prizes/school store
- Career Day refreshments
- First ever movie night!
- Scoreboard for basketball team
- Thank you to all the parents, staff and local businesses that were supportive in making this year a great success.
o Farewell to Ms. Lisa
- Appreciations for Ms. Lisa’s support and we wish you the best of luck in your retirement!