October 29, 2020, 6:00 PM

Via Zoom

 

Agenda

• Call to Order
• President’s Update – Reggie Valentine
  1. Introduced “CARE Board” (Change/Keep/Add/Expectations)
  2. Announced next PTA meeting will be Dec. 3 at 6:00 PM
  3. Pancake Breakfast made $380
  4. School Spirit currently at $1,200
  5. Virtual Art Fair
• Principal’s Welcome – Dr. Jill McLaughlin
  1. Promoted new Nishuane masks, available soon
  2. Virtual events have been great for our school spirit
  3. Preparing for the planned Nov. 9 reopening
     1. Daily temperature checks
     2. Masks required. We will have remote “Mask Up Monday” where staff wear masks to get students acclimated

• Snack outdoors when possible

1. Will share procedures for arrival and dismissal
2. Question on changes for students staying remote. Answer: learning will be the same for in-person as remote. Schedules will be aligned (ex. Same snack breaks)

• Class Partner / Teacher Liaison Update – Daniel Garcia-Pedrosa and Marissa May
  1. Eder has asked about materials to use in the classroom for PE. There is a need for bean bags, hula hoops, etc. for class and home.
  2. We have Class Partners for all classes but one Kindergarten
  3. We had a meeting / Q&A session with new and returning Class Partners, plus Mrs. May, to discuss how we can best support our classes and teachers this year
• Treasurer’s Report – Diane Tehranian
  1. Pancake Breakfast made approx. $1,100 including related Spirit Wear
  2. Virtual Book Fair made $600 profit and $1,100 in donations
  3. Virtual Explorers underway, financials TBD
  4. Art Show made $5,640 including last spring. $1,880 for our Art Department
  5. No major expenses yet. $1,000 teacher stipends, $1,200 for fish tank maintenance
  6. Discussion on the need for 2-3 20’x40’ tenants to place along High St. for bussers. Allen asked who will set up.  Answer: maintenance staff with support from tent committee. (See below under Votes)
• Committees and Events – Susan Gardner Zartman
  1. Membership update: 128 teachers/parents
  2. Grow Lab (Clio): planning for distribution of materials for paperwhite project to families
  3. Upcoming event: Election Day popup at Van Vleck Gardens 11am-1pm
  4. Annual Thanksgiving food drive is going well
• Communication Report – Sarah Malcolm
  1. Reminder to join and follow both Facebook groups
  2. Communication through Nishuane newsletter
  3. Trivia Night – possibly Hillside vs. Nishuane
  4. Parent Palooza immediately following this meeting
• Votes
  1. Purchase tents
     1. Purchase 2 tents from Edgemont immediately for $1,899 each.
     2. Authorize Board to purchase a 3^rd tent for $2,099 plus tax, if necessary.
  2. Reimburse Class Partners up to $75 per class, for supplies/activities. Members felt this amount may be too low and may need to be increased later.
• Adjourn