February 8th 2005

NMS PTA Board/General Meeting

In Attendance:

Co-Presidents: Bonnie Kitay and Lisa Stammer

Recording Secretary: Melanie McNaughton

1st VP-Communications: Mary Haney

Sue Knorzer, Directory; Sheri Finn, Hospitality and 8th Grade Dance; Laura Dean, Information Day; Kasia Wichrowska, Website.

3rd VP-Educational Enrichment: Sally Caudle, 8th Grade Dance and Winter Gallery

Susan Hummert, Music Showcase; Chris Remensnyder, TAG.

4th VP-Community Relations:

Debbie Caldwell, Historian; Sue Derene, Legislation; Linda Jones, Parent Involvement.

5th VP-Student Services: Charlotte Owens and Tami Shearer

Kathy Lobene, Copy Center; Kathy Christman, Grounds Beautification.

6th VP-Special Events:

Joan Ginn, 6th Grade Career Day; Kathy Bloom, YMCA Nights.

Meeting called to order at 10:32am.

Bonnie announced new Board meeting time as 10:30am for remainder of year.

January 11th Board Meeting minutes approved as written.

Tom Klingal, of ICoachMath.com, gave presentation of math program. ICoachMath.com is a teaching aid that can be used at home to check and reteach homework. Flyers distributed. ICoachMath.com program to be used in practice CRCT testing for all grades to identify weaknesses.

Principal’s Report:

Dr. Oprey unable to attend meeting.

Treasurer’s Report:

See attached Budget. Revisions were made in order to balance budget. Motion made by Tami Shearer to approve revised budget, vote called, motion passed.

Nominating Committee Slate:

Susan Hummert

Sally Hildebrant

Ann Hoover

Lynn Brandus

Mary Haney-Alternate

Alison Burns

Motion made by Sally Caudle to approve Nominating Committee, vote called, motion passed.

Motion made by Melanie McNaughton to approve Tami Shearer as new 6th VP-Special Events, vote called, motion passed.

Legislative Update: Sue Derene reporting.

The “Old Milton site” will be used for administrative offices.

Behavioral Disorder students currently enrolled at Independence High School will be moved to a program in a “storefront” location, making room for more students.

The Fulton County Board of Education Financial audit is not back in its entirety, but thus far reports 60-70 million dollars borrowed from SPLOST I for programs in SPLOST II. These funds are not to be mingled so to correct the problem the Board of Education will take the above amount from the General Fund to pay back SPLOST I.

Sue advised everyone that this may appear in the newspapers as a benefit to schools north of the river only.

Kathy Bloom asked the difference in SPLOST I and II. Sue clarified that each contained different programs voted on by taxpayers.

Thursday, February 10th is the next Board of Education meeting. Patrick Burke is expected to discuss enrollment projections. Sue reminded of the need for representation at this meeting. Lisa will attend the roundtable discussion at 5pm. Anyone interested in going should contact her.

Mary Haney asked if there was any expectation of trailers at the new Milton campus. Sue knew of no such plans.

Pledge of Allegiance recited.

Old Business:

Parent to Parent: Linda Jones reporting.

30 parents were enrolled for the January 24th session. This is a success. Most parents were from Northwestern and 3 of the 4 facilitators were Northwestern parents. The next session will be in mid February.

Renaissance:

Results listed in the newsletter. School is pleased with the number of students who made Honor Roll. Kasia will post results on the website. Kathy Bloom asked that Perfect Attendance Award be defined. Lisa explained that it includes the 9 week period, students cannot miss any class or be tardy.

Music Showcase: Susan Hummert reporting.

The Milton String Quartet will play on February 24th in the Atrium.

Grounds Beautification: Kathy Christman reporting.

An Arbor Day program will be held at 12:30pm today for 6th and 7th graders in the outdoor classroom. 8 trees, native species, will be planted around the campus. Many were given free of charge. Julie Johnson and Jr. Beta members will be responsible for watering the new trees.

The patio sidewalk project is underway.

New Business:

6th Grade South American Day: Those who volunteered to bring food are reminded to bring finger foods that do not contain peanuts or tree nuts(to avoid allergic reactions). Decorations and Bingo prizes are still needed. Drop them in container in front office. Decorations should be labeled. Sally Caudle will check with counselor regarding the conflict of the party and 5th grade tour ambassador duties.

7th Grade Health Fair: Will be held on March 18th.

8th Grade Dance: Sheri Finn and Sally Caudle reporting.

Next meeting is this Thursday Februaty 10th. Plans are going well as they have many creative volunteers. The date for the dance is May 6th.

Winter Gallery: Sally Caudle reporting.

Artists are scheduled to demonstrate in the Atrium. Visual Arts will be displayed in the Media Center. Contact Sally with entries.

Nominating Committee:

Email Sally Hildebrant ASAP with position/job intent for next year.

Dr. Oprey will host “Vertical Meeting” Wednesday, February 23rd. Purpose of this meeting is for Milton and Northwestern department heads to tie curriculums together for a smoother transiton. Refreshments are needed, a sign up list passed out. Charlotte Owens and Tami Shearer coordinating and providing sandwiches. Bring donations to the PTA room Tuesday February 22nd.

Upcoming Events:

2/15 Newletter deadline- email Pam Reddeman with entries.

2/22-25 Winter Gallery

3/8 Next PTA Board/General Meeting 10:30am.

Meeting adjourned at 11:17am.

Minutes submitted by Melanie McNaughton, Recording Secretary.