Forest Ridge PTC
Minutes
February 8th, 2010
Meeting opened at 7:15pm by Vice President Karla Smith
MINUTES
Minutes from December were approved as corrected. Motion by Cheryl Robbins. Second by Carlee Justis. Approved by all.
GUEST TEACHERS
Andie Andeen presented for Falcon News. Falcon News is in the process of deciding if the program will continue next year. If Falcon News is to continue they will need more volunteer support. Andie would like the PTC to decide what role they would like Falcon News to play in the school. Please see the Falcon News handout in the PTC binder for more information.
Laurie Agurrie presented the new signs for the Naturescape. They look great. The signs cost about $50 apiece. Will be purchasing about 50 for the Naturescape.
REPORTS
Treasurer Report
Cheryl Robbins reported. The $500 given to Missoula Children’s Theater was paid back and returned to the contingency fund.
Playground Equipment
Gary Etchemendy reported. The equipment is here. It is being stored at the school. Installation will take place in spring when the weather improves, hopefully sometime in April. Would like to have it completed before Family Fun Night. Gary will pick an installation date and a back up date in case of rain. Will try and get Boy Scouts to come and help,
NEW BUSINESS
Family Fun Night
Katie Wampler suggested we have a Civil War Falcon Style theme for FFN this year. One pod will be Beavers, one pod Ducks and one pod Falcons. Each pod will decorate a card board cut out. It was agreed that this would be a good theme. We will be serving ice cream. It was suggested we use green/yellow and orange/black sprinkles. Katie Wampler volunteered to be the committee head.
Other committee heads are:
Chele Condello for Baskets
Katie Wample for Food and Decorations
Cheryl Robbins for Ticket Sales
Diane Clingerman for Teacher & Staff Silent Auction
Still need committee heads for Volunteers, Games and Set Up
The nest FFN meeting will be Feb 24th at 7pm at the school.
President Jennifer Winslow will no longer be able to attend PTC meetings due to a new work schedule. Jennifer is willing to remain president although she will no longer be able to run the meetings. She has agreed to step down if the PTC feels someone else should take over. Vice President Karla Smith said she was willing to take over the duties of the President. It was suggested that Karla be voted in as president. Katie Wampler nominated Karla Smith as PTC President, second by Carlee Justis, approved by all.
Julie DeBorde nominated Katie Wampler as PTC Vice President, second by Amy Morris, approved by all.
Karla Smith is now the new PTC President and Katie Wampler is the new Vice President.
Meeting adjourned at 8:02
The next PTC meeting will be March 1st, 2010 at 6:30pm.
Friday, March 5, 2010
December Minutes
Forest Ridge PTC
Minutes
December 7th, 2009
Meeting opened at 7:10pm by President Jennifer Winslow
MINUTES
Minutes from November were approved as corrected. Motion by Cheryl Robbins. Second by Wendy Rygh. Approved by all.
REPORTS
Treasurer Report
Cheryl Robbins reported. The Jog a Thon raised $19,420.95 this year. Expenses so far are $2340.65.
Classroom expenses checks were written out to teachers.
The new playground equipment has been ordered and paid for.
Missoula Children’s Theater was paid $500 from the contingency fund.
Playground Equipment
Gary Etchemendy reported. The equipment had been ordered. The people from the district have been out to survey. May be able to get the playground tiles for free if we are willing to have them in a different color.
It was suggested that we wait until spring to install due to weather.
Missoula Children’s Theater
Becky Russell reported. Becky is still working on it and all is going well.
Rehearsals and performance will be at Claggett Creek Middle School.
Becky asked if there was a way to find someone to videotape the performance and sell DVDs of the show. Gary suggested she contact McNary and see if they would be able to do it.
NEW BUSINESS
We have increased the payment for the babysitters to $20 since they are staying later.
A2/ECG Food Drive
Last year the EGC class went on a field trip to WinCo to collect food for the can food drive. The PTC donated $200 to purchase the food. Jennifer Winslow suggested we repeat this field trip again this year. A motion to give the EGC class $200 to purchase food for the can food drive was made by Chele Condello, second by Karla Smith, approved by all.
Environmental Reserve
Gary Etchemendy reported. There are a few things that we will be purchasing with funds from the reserve.
A shed to house all of the materials that were in C2, items for Down by the Riverside, ect. Cost $350.
Signs for the Naturescape. Gary is ordering a prototype this week. The signs will be aluminum with full color decals. The decals are replaceable. If the prototype is acceptable, Gary will order ones to label most of the plants in the Naturescape. The signs will cost around $1000. Will also need to purchase concrete to install signs. May get Boy Scouts to help install signs.
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night will be help on Thursday May 6th this year. Jennifer Winslow will put a blurb in Thursday Thoughts about volunteers.
Looking for ideas for the theme this year.
It was suggested that this year we move the ticket sale tables outside to elevate the crowds inside. Also suggested that we presale tickets.
There will be no PTC meeting in January 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
The next PTC meeting will be Monday February 8th at 6:30pm.
Minutes
December 7th, 2009
Meeting opened at 7:10pm by President Jennifer Winslow
MINUTES
Minutes from November were approved as corrected. Motion by Cheryl Robbins. Second by Wendy Rygh. Approved by all.
REPORTS
Treasurer Report
Cheryl Robbins reported. The Jog a Thon raised $19,420.95 this year. Expenses so far are $2340.65.
Classroom expenses checks were written out to teachers.
The new playground equipment has been ordered and paid for.
Missoula Children’s Theater was paid $500 from the contingency fund.
Playground Equipment
Gary Etchemendy reported. The equipment had been ordered. The people from the district have been out to survey. May be able to get the playground tiles for free if we are willing to have them in a different color.
It was suggested that we wait until spring to install due to weather.
Missoula Children’s Theater
Becky Russell reported. Becky is still working on it and all is going well.
Rehearsals and performance will be at Claggett Creek Middle School.
Becky asked if there was a way to find someone to videotape the performance and sell DVDs of the show. Gary suggested she contact McNary and see if they would be able to do it.
NEW BUSINESS
We have increased the payment for the babysitters to $20 since they are staying later.
A2/ECG Food Drive
Last year the EGC class went on a field trip to WinCo to collect food for the can food drive. The PTC donated $200 to purchase the food. Jennifer Winslow suggested we repeat this field trip again this year. A motion to give the EGC class $200 to purchase food for the can food drive was made by Chele Condello, second by Karla Smith, approved by all.
Environmental Reserve
Gary Etchemendy reported. There are a few things that we will be purchasing with funds from the reserve.
A shed to house all of the materials that were in C2, items for Down by the Riverside, ect. Cost $350.
Signs for the Naturescape. Gary is ordering a prototype this week. The signs will be aluminum with full color decals. The decals are replaceable. If the prototype is acceptable, Gary will order ones to label most of the plants in the Naturescape. The signs will cost around $1000. Will also need to purchase concrete to install signs. May get Boy Scouts to help install signs.
Family Fun Night
Family Fun Night will be help on Thursday May 6th this year. Jennifer Winslow will put a blurb in Thursday Thoughts about volunteers.
Looking for ideas for the theme this year.
It was suggested that this year we move the ticket sale tables outside to elevate the crowds inside. Also suggested that we presale tickets.
There will be no PTC meeting in January 2010.
Meeting adjourned at 7:30pm
The next PTC meeting will be Monday February 8th at 6:30pm.
November Minutes
Forest Ridge PTC
Minutes
November 2nd . 2009
Meeting opened at 7:20pm by President Jennifer Winslow
MINUTES
Minutes from September were approved as presented. Motion by Becky Russell. Second by Cheryl Robbins. Approved by all.
GUEST SPEAKER
Becky Russell came to speak about the Missoula Children’s Theatre. They are a traveling children’s theatre company. Kids K – 12 get to audition for play. The dates will be January 4th – 9th, 2010. They will be putting on The Princes and the Pea. The cost is $2750, $500 needed upfront and remaining to be paid the day of the performance. Money to pay for this is generated by charging the kids a fee to participate and through ticket sales to the performance. Becky is asking the PTC for the $500 fee. If the PTC sponsors the event Becky can use school buildings for the performance and practices without having to pay rent. Katie Wampler made a motion that the PTC give the $500 to sponsor the event. Second by David McDarby. Approved by all.
REPORTS
Jog A Thon
Cheryl Robbins reported. The Jog A Thon went well this year. $19,270.45 was deposited. So far the expenses are $2,300.
Treasure Report
Doc Titus was paid for Family Fun Night. We received check from Cartridge for Kids for $15.55 and from Albertsons for $139.35.
Book Fair
Jennifer Winslow reported. Book Fair went well. We made approximately $3700, $2000 in books and products for the school
Playground Equipment
Nancy Baldwin reported. Installation fees from other companies were more expensive than the one from the district. Nancy is still waiting for a list of detailed expenses. So far she knows that $1600 goes for renting the equipment for drilling holes, rubber tiles and adhesive, ProStar security guard, and renting the jack hammer and the district playground equipment supervisor is paid $25-$45 an hour. We can contact concrete companies and see if someone will donate the concrete. Will still need to have a parent work party to install the equipment.
A motion was made by Karla Smith to go ahead and order the equipment and coordinate the installation. Second by Katie Wampler. Approved by all.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm
The next PTC meeting will be Monday December 7th at 6:30pm.
Minutes
November 2nd . 2009
Meeting opened at 7:20pm by President Jennifer Winslow
MINUTES
Minutes from September were approved as presented. Motion by Becky Russell. Second by Cheryl Robbins. Approved by all.
GUEST SPEAKER
Becky Russell came to speak about the Missoula Children’s Theatre. They are a traveling children’s theatre company. Kids K – 12 get to audition for play. The dates will be January 4th – 9th, 2010. They will be putting on The Princes and the Pea. The cost is $2750, $500 needed upfront and remaining to be paid the day of the performance. Money to pay for this is generated by charging the kids a fee to participate and through ticket sales to the performance. Becky is asking the PTC for the $500 fee. If the PTC sponsors the event Becky can use school buildings for the performance and practices without having to pay rent. Katie Wampler made a motion that the PTC give the $500 to sponsor the event. Second by David McDarby. Approved by all.
REPORTS
Jog A Thon
Cheryl Robbins reported. The Jog A Thon went well this year. $19,270.45 was deposited. So far the expenses are $2,300.
Treasure Report
Doc Titus was paid for Family Fun Night. We received check from Cartridge for Kids for $15.55 and from Albertsons for $139.35.
Book Fair
Jennifer Winslow reported. Book Fair went well. We made approximately $3700, $2000 in books and products for the school
Playground Equipment
Nancy Baldwin reported. Installation fees from other companies were more expensive than the one from the district. Nancy is still waiting for a list of detailed expenses. So far she knows that $1600 goes for renting the equipment for drilling holes, rubber tiles and adhesive, ProStar security guard, and renting the jack hammer and the district playground equipment supervisor is paid $25-$45 an hour. We can contact concrete companies and see if someone will donate the concrete. Will still need to have a parent work party to install the equipment.
A motion was made by Karla Smith to go ahead and order the equipment and coordinate the installation. Second by Katie Wampler. Approved by all.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm
The next PTC meeting will be Monday December 7th at 6:30pm.
October Minutes
Forest Ridge PTC
Minutes
October 9th. 2009
Meeting opened at 7:15pm by Vice President Karla Smith
MINUTES
Minutes from September were approved as corrected. Motion by Kim Byrd, second by Cheryl Robbins.
VISITING STAFF
Ms. Andeen, music teacher. The President’s Own Marine Core Band will be performing this week in Oregon. A quintet from the band will be able to come and perform at Forest Ridge. Ms. Andeen will need to pick up the musicians and their instruments and luggage in Portland, transport them to Forest Ridge and later that afternoon transport them to Corvallis. She asked if any volunteers were able to help drive. It was suggested that the PTC rent a van for Ms. Andeed to pick them up. Ms. Andeen also requested funds to purchase small thank you gifts for each musician. A motion was made by Kim Byrd to give Ms Andeen up to $250.00 to rent a van and purchase the gifts. Second by Julie DeBorde. Approved by all. The money will be taken from grant funds.
REPORTS
Walk and Ride to School
Kim Byrd reported. Walk and Ride to school will be on Wednesday October 7th this year. Street coordinators are in place, they were listed in last weeks Thrusday Thoughts. Everyone will meet at June Ried at 8:45am for a police escort to the school.
Jog A Thon
Karla Smith reported. Jog A Thon is looking good. Volunteers need to meet at 8:50am behind the school. Cheryl Robbins still needs volunteers to help count money and Diane Clingerman still needs volunteers for the After Dark Party. Cheryl will collect money on the 13th, Kim will collect money on the 14th and Kari will collect money on the 15th.
Book Fair
Karla Smith reported. The Book Fair will run from October 26th through November 2nd. Karla passed around a volunteer sign up sheet. Jennifer Winslow will contact the volunteers.
Playground Equipment
Gary Etchemendy reported. Gary just found out that there is an installation fee of $3500.00 for each piece of equipment. The installation fee is through the district. Gary will check with the company that we are purchasing he equipment form about their installation cost. Nancy Baldwin made a motion to let the PTC board decide about the installation based on the information gathered. Second by Kim Byrd. Approve by all.
The next PTC meeting will be Monday November 2nd at 6:30pm.
Snack will be provided by Deborah Dean.
Minutes
October 9th. 2009
Meeting opened at 7:15pm by Vice President Karla Smith
MINUTES
Minutes from September were approved as corrected. Motion by Kim Byrd, second by Cheryl Robbins.
VISITING STAFF
Ms. Andeen, music teacher. The President’s Own Marine Core Band will be performing this week in Oregon. A quintet from the band will be able to come and perform at Forest Ridge. Ms. Andeen will need to pick up the musicians and their instruments and luggage in Portland, transport them to Forest Ridge and later that afternoon transport them to Corvallis. She asked if any volunteers were able to help drive. It was suggested that the PTC rent a van for Ms. Andeed to pick them up. Ms. Andeen also requested funds to purchase small thank you gifts for each musician. A motion was made by Kim Byrd to give Ms Andeen up to $250.00 to rent a van and purchase the gifts. Second by Julie DeBorde. Approved by all. The money will be taken from grant funds.
REPORTS
Walk and Ride to School
Kim Byrd reported. Walk and Ride to school will be on Wednesday October 7th this year. Street coordinators are in place, they were listed in last weeks Thrusday Thoughts. Everyone will meet at June Ried at 8:45am for a police escort to the school.
Jog A Thon
Karla Smith reported. Jog A Thon is looking good. Volunteers need to meet at 8:50am behind the school. Cheryl Robbins still needs volunteers to help count money and Diane Clingerman still needs volunteers for the After Dark Party. Cheryl will collect money on the 13th, Kim will collect money on the 14th and Kari will collect money on the 15th.
Book Fair
Karla Smith reported. The Book Fair will run from October 26th through November 2nd. Karla passed around a volunteer sign up sheet. Jennifer Winslow will contact the volunteers.
Playground Equipment
Gary Etchemendy reported. Gary just found out that there is an installation fee of $3500.00 for each piece of equipment. The installation fee is through the district. Gary will check with the company that we are purchasing he equipment form about their installation cost. Nancy Baldwin made a motion to let the PTC board decide about the installation based on the information gathered. Second by Kim Byrd. Approve by all.
The next PTC meeting will be Monday November 2nd at 6:30pm.
Snack will be provided by Deborah Dean.
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