ROCH COURREGES ELEMENTARY PTA

GENERAL ASSOCIATION MEETING

May 23, 2017 

REPORTS

Principal reported

• Update on the Fountas & Pinnell reading assessment program.  The staff has been trained and the program will start with 1st and 2nd grade next school year.  Specific teaching staff have been hired to work solely on this program.  This program will give teachers a better tool to identify the students level of reading and comprehension and provide early intervention to those who need.

• The school board sold the first part of the bond for measure O – The school district got a AA2 credit rating from Mooney (3^rd highest) they went to a competitive bids and there were 8 bids and it sold to Morgan Stanley and got a lover interest rate than projected @ 3.56% and the assessed property values than projected meaning that they were able to get over a million more $ than projected.They are expecting the funds around June 1^st.  They have also put in for state matching funds for the state proposition that was passed at the same time.  They plan to use the extra funds to put science labs in the middle schools.  They are finalizing the prioritization of the schools and they will be coming to Courreges to discuss the timeline and scope of work.    First Shovel June 2018.  FVSD will be holding a town hall to go over the improvements on June 1st at 6pm.

• Mr. C presented the Courreges specific LCAP report - a link to the report was email to all from Mr. C.

 President reported

• Bill AB 841 was introduced into the California legislature regarding nutrition in schools.  The original language in the bill would have effect our box top program, dine outs, which fundraiser we could do at school, and the reward certificates given out by the teacher.  We spoke out against to the PTA and the PTA was able to work with the congress woman who had authored the bill and was able to get the language revised and protect these fundraisers.
• We have several open chair positions for next year.  Please see PTA website for details.

COMMITTEE REPORT/PLANNING ITEMS

• Honorary Service Awards winners were announced and the winners are Christine and Tam Nguyen, Erica Lundquist, and Erica Bauer
• Book Fair – Great success - we exceed our expected income.
• Spirit Wear  - shirts and hoodies are 50% off lots of mens T-Shirts available so let’s get those dads in school spirit – also have hoodies for the cold weather - We will have onsite sales at Open House - you can also place your orders on the PTA website and they will be delivered to you. New design for next year is finalized.
• Parents Night Out was a huge success we budgeted to each $10,000 and earned about $14,500
• Year End Carnival -  renting an inflatable slide and obstacle course.  Volunteer sign ups going up this weekend.
• Community Outreach – We’re supporting CHOC this year and 1^st Hat Day brought in $1723.35
• Carl’s Jr. Discount books are still available for sale on the PTA web site and will be delivered to your student
• Paint Night
• Fun time
• Vendors gave 10% of sales
• Looking foward to doing more
• Dine Outs
• Stonefire Grill $151.80
• McTeacher Night - $464.50
• Yogurtland $82
• ESP - Tropical Smoothie $124
• ESP - Bahama Bucks - $122
• Rubios coming Friday, May 26
• Islands is on June 6th
• We'll be doing dine outs over the summer at Mimi's Cafe, Claim Jumper, Corner Bakery
• We'll have the Kona Ice Truck come to the Courreges Park for summer play dates.
• See's Candies
  • We netted $2,834.45 - $555.96 more that last year!

CONSENT ITEMS

Consideration and approval of:

• Approved the 17-18 contract for Art Masters and released the deposit
• Approved the Yogurtland fundraiser
• Approved the members of the budget committee
• Approved the members of the HSA committee
• Approved the releasing $4000.00 from the technology budget to the FVSD towards the purchase of a chromebook cart
• Approved the Jum-oroama contract for the Year End Carnival
• Approved the released funds for Year End Carnival
• Approved the released funds for the 5th grade year end events
• Approved the installation dinner to be held at Cafe & Te on June 12th
• Approved the dine outs for Claim Jumper, Mimi's Cafe, Corner Bakery, and Kona Ice Truck dates TBD over the summer.
• Approved the purchase of a blue table cloth and add Courreges PTA as a vinyl transfer.
• Approved the purchase of a 2nd Fundraiser Today banner
• Approved the change of signers on the bank account to the new president, VP of membership and treasurer per the by-laws.
• Approved the t-shirt vendor for 17-18 and release funds.
• Approved the contract with Love Bags for an August fundraiser for Outdoor Education

ACTION ITEMS

Consideration and approval of:

• Monthly Treasurer’s Reports for March and April 2017 (copies available on request)
• Approved our Preliminary Budget for 17-18 School Year
• Ratified the chairpersons for the 17-18 School Year