Meeting called to order: 6:40
Agenda item: introduction of new principal
Discussion: Linda Kapranos introduces the new principal, Teri Geist. Teri gives a brief introduction of herself and background in education. The floor is then opened up for questions from parents and staff.
Agenda item: committee chair reports
Speakers include: Membership chair, Legislative chair, Foundation, Volunteer coordinators.
Agenda item: Annie Tashby
Discussion: PPS community cleanup planned for August 29
Agenda item: Treasurer’s report
Speaker: Nancy Drinnon
Discussion: The Board would like to reserve approximately $450 to give as start up money restricted for the new 3rd grade class. Motion made by Amy Baskin
Seconded by Lori Faha
Approved via unanimous voice vote
Agenda item: Green School Committee
Speaker: Nicole Willams, PPS nutritional services
Discussion: Permanent ware trays ready for use, but a commitment is needed from parents for cleaning of these each school day. Or, the district can provide a person to clean them, but this would cost approximately $3000 for one hour per day. The school body must provide their own flatware.
Agenda item: SUN update
Speakers: Corrie Hesalius, Scott Shales
Discussion: Due to BCS no longer qualifying as Title I school, the SUN program will either be reduced or eliminated. SUN and Project Impact should be making their decisions end of May and provide info by June 11.
Agenda item: Stand for Children update
Speaker: Abbie Rankin
Agenda item: Nominating committee
Speaker: Doug McMahon
Discussion: Nominees for Board Positions are as follows:
President: open
Vice-President: Kathie Eastman Tell, Craig Williams,
Volunteer coordinator: Barbara Smith Williams, Bonnie Edwards, Maya Petersen
Secretary: Christine Putnam
Treasurer: Kristine Caldicott
Membership: Darren Singer
Member at large: Anita McKey, Nancy Drinnon, Sam Shiffman, Amy Baskin
Amy nominates herself for member at large, approved unanimous voice vote
Sam approved
Nancy approved
Anita approved
Darren approved
Kristine approved
Christine approved
Maya approved
Bonnie approved
Barbara approved
Craig approved
Kathie approved
Legislation chair: Amy Baskin nominates Bonnie Gee Yosick, approved via unanimous voice vote
Nominee for president from the floor by Craig Williams: Julie Jetton
Approved via unanimous voice vote.
Agenda item: Vision and Belief Statement
Speaker: Carol Schrader
Discussion: Mission and Common Ground Statements will be posted on the website soon
Agenda Item: Fundraising update
Speaker: Lori Faha
Bonnie Gee Yosick moves to adjourn the meeting
Meeting adjourned at 8:15pm.
