February 2019 Board Meeting Minutes
PCEP BOARD MEETING MINUTES
February 26, 2019
MAPLEWOOD LIBRARY
7:01-7:27 pm
PRESENT: Robert Jourdan, Laurel Blanco, Kristy Larsen, Misty Alseth, Brian Johnston, Chris McGinness, Shannon Alyea, Michelle Mathis, Christi Mullet, Lisa Pratt, Mitchell Below, Vicki Sargent, Candi Richardson, Gwen Russell, Danielle Mitchell, Cody Brick, and Erin Shull
ABSENT: Vanessa Stedman, Matt Erickson, Lori Wendt, Erin Zackey, Julie Ballard
GUESTS: Ululani Ahiona
CALL TO ORDER AND WELCOME: Mr. Jourdan
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Jourdan at 7:01. Mr. Jourdan shared there will not be a makeup meeting for the missed parent meeting due to inclement weather. Mr. Jourdan tried to reschedule, but with the notice period and facilities booked, there will not be February parent meeting. This pushes back the nomination committee, so May parent meeting will be busy and consist of elections and budget.
Mr. Jourdan shared the PPG committee has been appointed. Mr. Jourdan has met with five of the seven members. The members are Jami Samione, Nannette Peppin, Monica Karinikas, Amy Garber, Courtney Wyckoff, Barrett Moulton and Meaghan Schillinger. Amy Pratt was on the committee but is relocating at the end of the school year. The executive committee decided not to replace Ms. Pratt. She was also slated to be our auction chair. Normally for committees Mr. Jourdan and Ms. Mathis are a part of the committee, but for the PPG committee they will not be participating, because the committee will report back to the executive committee. The PPG committee will be independent. Mr. Jourdan will announce this committee after he has had the opportunity to meet with each person. The timeframe is for the PPG committee to report back to the executive committee in April.
Mr. Jourdan reminded us about the number of open positions and asked us to start thinking about nominations and talking to people.
SCHOOL HOUSE REPORT: Michelle Mathis
Ms. Mathis shared Dr. Greg Schwab was slated to speak at our February Parent Meeting about Core 24. He was going to speak about ways for kids to take more than 24 credits, specifically those involved with music and promoting the whole child. Dr. Schwab needed to cancel, because of the district shortfall, because it is not prudent to talk about adding extras when there is some much work to be done to navigate the shortfall. Ms. Mathis is sharing out budget updates from Dr. McDuffy. There are several places to provide feedback. There will also be a Blueprint 2020 Survey coming out. Ms. Mathis asked us to look at the flash for additional information.
The food drive has started. Ms. Mathis reminded us to provide high-quality, nourishing, non-perishable goods.
Ms. Mathis shared Ms. Peppin’s class took over Box Tops for Education. They have a due date of March 1st. The 3rd grade children have collected approximately $300 through this program.
Ms. Mathis shared Ms. Anderson will be joining Ms. Sisson as a counselor. She is a .2 counselor and helping on Thursdays. Ms. Sisson and Ms. Anderson have been coordinating on anti-bullying. Ms. Mathis also shared safe schools’ posters are in the bathroom, so that children can access the information without having to ask for it.
Ms. Mathis shared that we will need to keep calendars for updates with events needing to be rescheduled due to snow. Many things like concerts, moving up ceremonies and field days will likely have new dates.
Ms. Larsen asked about doing something for Matt due to his response during the snow. Ms. Mathis shared the custodial staff had to stay when we had the half-day for snow, so any kudos to them are very much appreciated.
TREASURER’S REPORT: Brian Johnston
Mr. Johnston shares pledges are down, because we didn’t have the parent meeting. An email went out reminding people about pledges. Ms. Richardson shared that some people received multiple emails about the pledges. PC’s can select oldest child to ensure people do not receive duplicate information. Ms. Alseth shares the intent was to come from your PC, so it is more personal. Ms. Alseth shared we can educate PC’s about selecting oldest child. Ms. Mullet shared that certain families thought it was a targeted email, even though it was just a blanket reminder.
Mr. Johnston shared the budget committee will be starting in April and asked us to think about folks who would be good for that. Budget proposals will be taken started in March. The forms will be in the parent room.
A detailed Treasurer’s Report can be viewed on our website every month at maplewoodpcep.org
MEETING MINUTES APPROVAL: Laurel Blanco
Ms. Blanco confirmed the board had received the January 2019 board meeting minutes and asked if everyone had a chance to review the minutes and if there were any revisions, comments or changes. Mrs. Blanco called for motion to accept the following minutes:
January 2019 Board Meeting Minutes –Mr. Brick motioned to approve, and Ms. Alseth seconded. The minutes were approved unanimously.
Open Floor:
Ms. Mullet talked about game night. Ms. Mullet will reserve the gym and use it if needed. Ms. Mathis reminded that when the gym opens up and there is a lot of space, it can add to children needing to be redirected. Ms. Mullet will reserve the gym and then depending on turnout open the panels if needed.
ADJOURN:
With no further business to discuss, Mr. Jourdan thanked everyone and adjourned the meeting at 7:27 pm.
Submitted by Laurel Blanco.
