MUIRLANDS MIDDLE SCHOOL

PTA MEETING

October 6, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 12:35 PM.

The minutes from the September 7, 2005 PTA meeting were reviewed by three readers, finalized, and then posted on the website.

President’s Report—Linda Dowley

• Thank you messages were given to the newsletter, PTA membership, Money Book, and Foundation team members for their recent efforts and successful activities.
• La Jolla High School’s Foundation is putting on “Taste of La Jolla” on Monday, October 17. The cost of the tickets is $40 in advance, and the money supports the high school.
• La Jolla High School football games are open to Muirlands families. The games should be attended as a family and not as a drop off for students. The cost is minimal. The schedule is on the La Jolla High School website.
• The Bird Rock Community Council is sponsoring a Halloween window-painting contest for students. Flyers were made available. Anyone interested in participating can contract Pamela Garvey at (858) 459-5590.
• Important upcoming dates were mentioned. These dates are listed in the newsletter.
• The PTA Executive Board made a decision to offer an evening PTA meeting for parents who are not able to attend day meetings. The evening meeting is tentatively scheduled for Thursday, January 5 from 7:00 – 8:00 PM in the auditorium. Dessert and coffee will be provided. The meeting date and time still needs to be confirmed with the Principal.
• The next PTA meeting will be held on Thursday, November 3. The regular business meeting will take place from 12:30 – 1:00 PM. The Principal’s chat is scheduled for 1:00 – 2:10 PM. This is an informal opportunity to interact with Mrs. Hargrave. Lunch will be provided.

Treasurer’s Report—Linda Dowley (for Cheryl McCarthy)

• The Treasurer’s Report was presented. The proposed PTA budget was presented. The proposed budget is similar to last year’s budget, with a few exceptions. The budget item for the student directory has been transferred to the Foundation. The PTA regulations prohibit selling advertising, which is used in the directory. The Operational/Administrative line item was increased to $500 because this year the PTA absorbed the cost of printing materials for new parents for back-to-school activities. Teri Newlee made a motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report and budget. The motion was seconded by Dorie Gayner and passed.
• The checks below were presented for approval. Mary Rose Schwartz made a motion to approve the checks. Andrea Brown seconded the motion, and it carried.

Check Recipient Amount Purpose

1221 USPS $ 500.00 bulk mailing

1222 Sarah S. Schrier $ 315.10 Back-to-School printing

1223 Ellen Sacks $ 183.62 Food

Officer and Committee Chair Reports

Membership – Tina Greenberg

• The PTA has approximately 416 members at this point. The goal of 400 has been surpassed.

Money Books—Teri Newlee

• Approximately 240 Money Books have been sold. We are $700 ahead of budget.

ASB Liaison – Dorie Gayner

• The upcoming magazine drive will be with a different company. Volunteers will be needed to assist with the drive.
• Oct. 24-28 is Red Ribbon Week. Poetry and poster contests regarding making good choices will be held with gift certificates for winners.

Governance— Jennifer Eve (for Margaret Ohara)

• There has been a request to make the PTA meetings more inclusive for Spanish-speaking individuals. Starting in November, there may be a translator in attendance at all PTA meetings.
• A study will be conducted regarding how the Advisory period is being used.
• The technology teacher is teaching keyboarding to 6^th graders during Advisory.

Hospitality—Ellen Sacks

• The teachers appreciated the dinner provided on Back-to-School night. A thank you was offered to all parents who provided desserts.

Newsletter—Anna Marie Cameron

• Due to the holidays, there is a short deadline for the December newsletter. Items need to be submitted in a timely fashion.

Mailing—Jennifer Eve

• The process for getting the newsletters out has been smooth.

Cultural Arts – Jill Berg

• Ideas have been submitted to Mrs. Hargrave for upcoming activities. A Western Day in December, Veteran’s Day in November and some science-related ideas are being considered.

Foundation—Dorie Gayner

• Club sign up has gone well. French and tennis are full. Vocal music, band, bowling and golf have been added to the original schedule.
• Approximately 80 tiles have been sold. These will be placed on the outside of the auditorium.
• Small and extra small t-shirts and sweatshirts will be in stock soon.
• A luncheon/boutique sale will be held on November 10 at the La Jolla Country Club. Tickets are on sale now.
• Casino Night will be held on March 4 at the La Jolla Country Club.
• The first pizza/coffee day was successful.
• Box Tops for Education has been an existing, but not well-publicized program. Efforts will be made to increase awareness.

Vice Principal’s Report – Jennifer Nash and Peter Scott

• Both vice principals spoke to the group regarding the school year thus far and how well it seems to be going.
• Parents asked questions regarding several different issues.

The next PTA meeting will be held on November 3 at 12:30.

The meeting was adjourned at 2:05 PM.

Respectfully submitted by Lisa Kay.