• Number of Participants – 29
• Approval of November 2021 PTA Meeting Notes

Welcome and Call to Order

 

Approval of Minutes

 

Principal’s Report

• Trying to keep up with the rise in COVID-19 cases.
  • Please be patient with administration.
• Staffing Update
  • No update on the art teacher position. Waiting for some things to be finalized before providing an update.
• Assessment and Adjustment of Instruction, Evaluation and Placement
  • Start Strong Data
    • Not to use this data for placement or an individual piece of data for a student. Was supposed to be a benchmark.
    • Looking at Ren Learning, Acadience, etc.
    • If scores were low, do not worry.
    • All conversations about data. ELA/SS and Math/Science partnered together and looked at all tests and looked at two standards that need remediation.
    • Course pathways for 8^th graders will be reviewed by Ms. Goforth in 2022.
  • Cold Weather COVID Protocol Updates
    • Can separate Houses in half – Half in Catchings Suite and half in cafeteria.
    • 40 degrees for eating; 32 degrees for playing outside.
    • Tents are set up and one side can be raised for ventilation.
    • Masking inside the building – how can we reinforce students to wear it properly in the hallways?
      • During last school year, students would be sent home for improper mask wearing.
      • Indoor air purifiers?
        • Ventilation system is working so Glenfield will not really need that many purifiers.
      • Recap of Safety/Security Protocols (e.g., Lockdown/Shelter in Place)
        • All NJ public schools must have 2 drills a month – either fire or shelter in place.
        • School Safety Team is responsible for executing the drills each month. They review the positives and areas for improvement.
        • Coordinating with fire and police departments on drills to come back and review processes.
        • Will call a shelter in place if they cannot find a student or need to contain a situation.
        • Safety procedures cannot be shared with parents or the public.
        • Any jokes or threat of weapons – there will be an overreaction from the administration.

 

Treasurer’s Report

• Account status summary
• Membership Drive
• Annual Appeal
  • Security gates fundraiser – panic bar needed
  • Will receive final budget numbers to share with the Glenfield community
• Spirit Wear Store
  • Glenfield Garb – 100 orders
    • Email glenfieldspiritwear@gmail.com if you have questions about your order.

 

PTA Events/Activities

• In-person on hold with spike in infection rates
• Will reassess in connection with updated district guidelines next month
• Parent Volunteer Rules
  • Ponds was coordinating with principals to have a district policy for parent volunteers.
• Pierce will be strict with not allowing volunteers into the building while the cases are on the rise.
• PTA Nominating Committee – 1 volunteer needed to complete the basic committee. Need 1 alternate.
  • Tatiana and Amira volunteered.
  • Time commitment is low for the committee.
• PTA provided Glenfield spirit wear to each Glenfield teacher

 

SATp Update (Events/Initiatives/Updates)

• SAVE THE DATES
  • Next Meeting – Tuesday, January 11 – SEL/Culture and Climate
  • 125th Anniversary Committee – Reunion Event is scheduled for June 5th in Glenfield Park
  • DEI Committee – Community Kick-Off Event January 16^th (tentative)
    • Working on mission and goals to share with the community
    • Working on a survey for teachers and students.

 

BOE/PTAC Updates

• Update on BOE Vacancy Process and Special Election
  • Al Davis passed away in early December and the seat is open (January 2022 – January 2023)
  • Now with Type 2 status, that position is filled by the BOE.
  • Anyone who is interested in can submit their resume by January 5 and decision made by January 19.
  • March 8 special election – special election for the new 2 seats to make the Board to 9 seat elected rather than 7 seats. (1 year and 8 months term)
    • Every year, three board seats will be up for election.
    • November 2022 election will have the seats open for Ms. Church, Jannah.
  • Board Reports – there were 2 presentations by liaisons by the NJ Board of Education
    • The difference between school types
  • Missing Days from too many COVID cases to move to the remote option.
    • Need at least a 4 hour day to count towards the 180 days required.
  • Phase 1 of ventilation improvements is completed.
    • Windows should still be cracked.
    • Working with MEA and facilities to remediate any too cold or hot classrooms.
  • Buildings/Facilities working on the issues at Hillside
• NJSBA Presentations on Type 1 to Type 2 Transition; BOE Member Roles, Responsibilities and Ethics
• Facilities/COVID Updates
• Reflections Program, PTAC Committee work

 

New Business/Q&A

 

Next Meeting: Tuesday, January 18 at 7:00pm

 

Meeting adjourned at 7:44 pm