NMS PTA BOARD MEETING
MINUTES
AUGUST 9TH 2005



-Please see Attendance Roster for those present.
-Meeting called to order at 10:35am.
-Pledge of Allegiance recited.
-Board members introduced.
-Minutes of the 8/19/05 Board/General/Elections meeting approved as written.

Principal's Report
Mr. Norm Barchi, Interim Principal, introduced himself to the Board and shared his background. Principal Barchi stated the permanent principal could be named as early as October. He praised the large turnout at the PTA meeting and invited Board members to come to him with any questions. He also stated he plans to be visible throughout school so students would not think of him as an Interim Principal. Enrollment is around 1140 students, roughly the same as last year.

The Board asked Principal Barchi about dress code enforcement. He responded that dress code should begin at home and will be strongly enforced at school. When asked about discipline, he stated he puts up with no nonsense but will discipline from "the heart". He will let students know it is their actions not them that he disapproves of.

Sue Derene asked about the new math curriculum changes and if teachers are properly trained. Principal Barchi did not have this information, as he is too new to school but advised Sue to speak with Mr. Johnson and Ms. Caty.

Treasurer's Report
Joyce Byrd introduced as new Treasurer. Donna Kiezer is helping Joyce with the transition. Lisa reviewed the budget with the Board, noting the following:
Carry over from last year $5,542.35.
Proposed Student Enrichment is lower this year, as the Clinic no longer needs support.
Proposed 8th Grade Dance is higher as PTA will pay entire amount this year.
Proposed Career Days is less as PTA will no longer provide food to students since lunch is right after program.

Kathy Christman asked if parents pay any expense of the 8th Grade Dance. Sally Caudle explained that they donate needed items, no admission is charges so that all may attend. Sally reviewed what expenses are involved in the dance.

Sue Pike moved to approve the proposed budget, motion was seconded and budget approved by board. The budget will have final approval at the General PTA meeting in September.

Legislative Update- Sue Derene reporting.
Old Milton is now known as the Milton Center, the New Milton is known as Milton High School. Sue will no longer be sending mass email legislative updates. These can be found at fultonschools.org. Any important action etc. will be forwarded to the Board.

Legislative concerns to look for this year:
SPLOST III won't be voted on until 2007, but look for discussion. Under this SPLOST a new elementary school will be built (possibly up Birmingham Rd.), another high school in the North View area and help in Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs is feeling tremendous growth, but is also landlocked.

Sue Derene and Sally Hildebrant are the LSAC Chairs for the Milton Cluster. Any questions or concerns can be taken directly to them. Both have been serving on the traffic committee for our area. Traffic lights at Freemanville/Mayfield and School Access Roads will be operational by 8/15/05. Speed bumps have been installed on School Access Rd. and there will be no parking allowed along it. All students riding with "Milton siblings" must be dropped off in NMS carpool line-no students will be allowed to cross from Milton by foot. Both Milton and NMS will have Resource Officers on duty. There will be a 30-day grace period where all traffic violations will receive warnings. Northwestern parents planning to pick up students after school must park and wait in the parking lot. Cars will not be released until after the 1st load buses have gone.
School start/end times: Milton 8:20am-3: 20pm
Northwestern 8:45am-3: 45pm
Two buses will carry both Milton and Northwestern students home together.

Old Business
-Bonnie thanked Donna Peuster for developing the Summer Newsletter. Cassandra Hepburn will now chair Newsletter Development.
-A VIPS summer hours sheet was sent around for all members to sign.
-TRAXX will possibly be set up in Front Office, behind the front desk. All volunteers should sign in when there. When up at school be ready to provide car tag # as any unidentified vehicle will be towed.
-All members are to check PTA file folder (mailbox) in the front office when at school. On Meeting days mail will be moved to cubbies in PTA room.
-Bonnie thanked Sally Caudle for providing and serving the entire New Parent Breakfast last Thursday. She also thanked Charlotte Owens and Melanie McNaughton for helping Sally.

New Business
-Information Day- Susan Haden/Laura Dean reporting.
Information Day is Wednesday 8/10/05 1-6pm. Anyone volunteering may come at 12:30pm to get schedules and meet teachers. All should enter at Gym. Those with tables may set up any time on Wednesday. Laura reviewed with the Board which committees needed tables.
-Kathy Lobene needs volunteers for the Copy Center. The commitment is once a month from 9am-12pm.
-Spiritwear- Tracy Heider reporting.
New item this year is a low waist Capri pajama pant. There will also be t-shirts and book covers for sale.
-The Staff Welcome Back Breakfast is this Friday the 12th at 8:30am. Anyone wishing to help is welcome.
-Renaissance- Ann Hoover reporting.
The first Renaissance will be September 1st. The committee is considering gift certificates instead of "deal" cards as the cards were not used very much last year. The committee is also considering volunteers dressed in period clothing for the final Renaissance. Lisa explained the Renaissance incentive program for new Board members. Ann will have a volunteer sign up table at Information Day.
-Bonnie reminded the Board that all must be PTA members and that PTA would have no other fundraiser if the budget could be met with enrichment funds.
-Pam Tolbert (Historian) requests that all pictures submitted for the scrapbook are hard copy. Lisa also asked if committee chairs would take pictures at their events for the scrapbook.
-There will be a community wide Open House at Milton this Sunday the 14th from 2-5pm. Volunteers are needed to serve refreshments. See Bonnie if you would like to help.
-Sue Derene mentioned a community wide meeting September 19th, 7pm at Alpharetta High School. This meeting will address any questions about the new math curriculum.

Upcoming Events
9/6/05- 6th grade Open House
9/8/05- 7/8th grades Open House
9/13/05- PTA Board meeting
9/24/05 6th grade YMCA Night


Meeting adjourned at 12:04pm.
Minutes submitted by Melanie McNaughton, Recording Secretary.