FOOTHILLS PTSA BOARD MEETING MINUTES

March 10^, ,2008

The meeting was called to order at 11:25 am by Angela Prater. Attending the
meeting were: Sandra Lancaster, Amy Earns, Angela Prater, Jackie Ferguson,
Tom Dietrich, Angela Schaub and Silvana Dice

COMITEE REPORT

LIT Team: Sandra Lancaster reported that the last LIT meeting had been
canceled. She continued her report by sharing that they have been exploring an
idea on how to support reading through all subjects' matters. It would mostly
likely be implemented as an after school reading, three times a week for five
weeks. This reading model idea was seen at a "read aloud" model program from
a school in California. It will be brought before the LIT team for further discussion.
WASAL testing will be coming in the second week of April.Tho roadin-partof

teacher will take a block of students and proctor the
WASAL to help the process to go smoother. The Art Club was canceled in March
because of the reading activity. It will resume in April. WASAL testing dates are
April 15, 16, and 17 and May 22, 23, and 24. WASAL make up days are May 29,
30 and June 1st
Fundraising: Jackie Ferguson briefed the board that 15 different businesses will
be participating in the Valued Card fundraising. Forty gifts will be given out as
prizes, during the lunch hour. Two signs from Pepsi will be posted at the school's
entrance, to advertise the event. Janette Marrantos could advertise the
fundraising at the High School level. A dunk tank has been reserved for the 26
and 27 of March if the fundraising goal of $10. 000, 00 is reached. The lucky
"candidates" will be John Waldren, and Chad Morgan. The fundraising packets
will be assembled on the 12th and 13th and help is needed for the task. Sandra
offered to have some of her kids help with the assembling. Angela also
volunteered to help. Each student will receive six cards each. A total of 5,000
cards were ordered. Some ideas to advertise the event would be to place an ad
in the Wenatchee World, have a table outside of the Convention Center, or
perhaps use the Amadeus Play to sell some cards.
Nominations: Angela led the discussion. She shared that Jenny Parks and
herself had been working on the list of next years' nominees. It was agreed that if
a PTSA board member does not show up for more than three meetings without
an excuse, it would be grounds for dismissal from the position. Restructuring
some positions may prove beneficial, such as a Co chair of Fundraising because
of its demanding nature. A VP of Hospitality could be added as well. Angela
asked Jackie to capture in writing what has worked well for her committee. Open
positions are Newsletter Editor, Staff Appreciation and Fundraising. Jackie
motioned to postpone the nominating of next years board members for the April
14th Board Meeting, if is there is a quorum present.

New Business

Convention Voting Delegates: Amy led the discussion of who to send to the
upcoming PTSA convention. The cost is $ 145, 00. Board members will be
notified about the PTSA convention. They may then take a look at the agenda to
find out which classes may be offered.
PTSA Volunteer Agenda: Angela suggested that three levels of recognition be
considered. An Outstanding Advocate Award from a community based pool. A
Golden Acorn Award, from a PTSA member, and an Outstanding Educator
Award from the staff pool. Angela advised the board that recognition is vital when
we recruit volunteers. Perhaps an ad hoc committee could be formed this year in
connection with the membership committee to handle nominations. Amy
suggested that we handle it as a board. Jackie said that we might consider
talking to John as to why they have not done so in the past. Amy will talk to John
about the history of past awards. Silvana will look into the possibility of creating
the forms for the nomination in the school's website.

Principals Report: John Waldren excused himself from this meeting due to a
training commitment.

Old Business

Edible Garden: Angela Schaub led this discussion. A $1. 000, 00 grants have
been received to the garden's start up costs from STEPS. Thirty kids showed up
for the project's brown bag activity. HEFER foundation is not a financial option for
the garden this year. Community Foundation will supplement or additional costs if
needed. Tracy Nawbert will be the project's Co chair.
General Membership Meeting: A Panel for the meeting is in place. Greg Mercer
from Computer Land, Paul Hughes from the WPD as the school resource officer,
Jean Bullock and Chad Morgan will make up the panel. Involving ASB officers to
help plan a school activity where the kids help to create posters inviting the
families for the meeting was suggested. Silvana will bring water bottles for the
meeting. Amy and Angela will bring treats. Prizes will be awarded at the meeting,
and Angela will be in charge of that. Jackie will look into some name tags to be
worn at the meeting
Recruitment Banners: Jackie shared the idea about creating a t-shirt to bust
membership and promote parent involvement. Art activities at the parent
orientation might prove beneficial as well. Amy and Angela will work on it
together for next years 6th grade orientation. Window decals could also be used.
Keeping track of volunteering hours in order to reward might help as well.

Reading of Minutes and Approval: Silvana passed March's Board Meeting
minutes for reading and approval. Tom mentioned to accept the minutes as
corrected, and Jackie seconded the motion.
Treasure's Report: Logo wear invoices were received late in the year and paid.
Logo wear budget is out of balance between expenses and sales. Demand had
not surpassed supply, and an inventory is still at hand. Latest purchases added
up to $2. 700, 00. Treasure's balances to be entered for the record are:
Checking $ 1. 189, 26, Savings $ 6. 983, 79. A line item for miscellaneous items
will be added to the budget.

Next Meeting: General Membership Meeting will take place on March 1gth at
6:30 pm. How to safely navigate the many social networking web sites available
will be explored and discussed.

Adjournment: Angela closed the meeting at 1:50 pm., and it was adjourned until
April 14th 2008.

Meeting Minutes by Silvana Dice
PTSA Secretary