Lakeway Elementary School

General Meeting

January 4, 2006

President Lori Griggs called the meeting to order at 9:20 a.m., with a verified quorum.  Motion carried to accept the December minutes as read.

 

Principal’s Report-Sam Hicks

  • GeoBee will be held for 4th and 5th grades this month.  Every student participates, with a finalist from each class.
  • A new event, Spelling Bee, will be offered for 3rd-5th grade students.  A campus champion will complete on the regional level.
  • The district calendar for the 2007-08 school year will not include staff development in October, but will be held during the week of Thanksgiving.
  • In regard to fundraising, staff is excited about focus of the Mustang Mixer and more teachers will be in attendance at the next event. 
  • LWE was recognized as an “Exemplary Campus” this year, but did not receive a Gold Performance Rating due to the attendance rate. Discussion followed regarding encouraging attendance.
  • Would like to return the Tuesday folder as solely a correspondence between teachers and parents.  All other communications need to be transitioned into an electronic Tuesday folder. 
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New Business

 

Wish list-Shelley McCannon

  • Kindergarten requested eggs for incubation for $197.78.  Motion carried.
  • Julie Wilson requested $100.00 on behalf of Theater Arts to purchase additional sound system supplies.  Motion carried.
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Technology Fundraising

 Cynthia Klinesmith and Sean Casey have concerns about request for printers in every classroom at a cost of $14,000.00 and other technology needs.  Equity issues exist within LTISD.  The district cannot provide that for every school.  A two-tier system exists with what the PTO provides and what LTISD provides.  LWE has requested two printers per team, with hopes that will increase to one printer per two teachers.  A time will arise when LWE will not have as much income due to drops in student population.  The board recommended looking at the upcoming school year and setting a goal for fundraising. Once the goal is reached, end fundraising.   Discussion followed and will await outcome of meeting with Ms. Klinesmith. 

 

School Supplies—Sally Fatigato

LWE is not required to offer school supplies, but does so as a service for parents.  Fewer complaints were received this year using EPI. Forty to fifty percent of campus purchased supplies through EPI.  Suggestion was made to recycle the supplies from year to year.  Sally will chair committee for the upcoming school year.

 

ComPASS Running Program--Linda Michael and Stacy Wimbush

The LifeStyle Training is open to everyone within the community.  The initial training sessions will focus on drills and then break into running groups.  RunTex is sponsoring the program with the goal of creating a healthy community.  LWE training will be held on Wednesdays after school, but training can be done on any campus.  The finale will be the LTHS band marathon in March.  Several staff members have signed up to participate.

 

Officer’s Reports

 

President—Lori Griggs

Last year, kindergarten students received Spanish under the guidance of the LTHS Spanish Department.  This program is intended to continue vertically.  Currently, LPE is offering it through 2nd grade and is on the verge of promoting into 3rd grade.  Thirteen volunteers have been recruited and will begin with 1st and 2nd grades beginning 1/23/06 for once a week. 

 

1st VP/Volunteers--Patty Hoenig

The 2006 mixer committee will meet on 1/11/06.  A larger venue will be need and prospects include Oasis and the Lakeway Inn.  The Inn will provide the venue for no charge.  The mixer is scheduled for 11/11/06.  The fall carnival will take place on 10/21/06.    

 

2nd VP/Fundraising—Terry Kelley

Sally Foster and Passbooks will be an Internet campaign only.  Goal for the upcoming school year is to increase PTO membership and possibly increase dues.  Currently, only 50% of campus is PTO members. 

 

Treasurer—Shelley McCannon

Current balance as of 1/4/06 is$34,933.46.  She motioned to increase the dinner auction expense to $300.00.  Motion carried.

 

Motion to adjourn at 10:30 a.m. 

Robin Thomas

Secretary