Skyridge PTSA Meeting Minutes
May 1, 2018
Attended: Diane Leslie, Ashley Cook, Lara Bangerter, Haylie Worthen, Heather Brackett, Kalai Jonson, Marnee Lemon, Karen Ashman, Rachel Spencer, Dr. Perkins.
Volunteer Hours: 57 hours
Approve Minutes: Haylie Worthen motioned to approve the minutes. Heather Brackett seconded.
Leadership: Haylie
- Don’t give up now even if things don’t go the way you planned, because we couldn’t do it without you.
- Chick-Fil-A Night raised $1300 for Caleb Heaps who is struggling with cancer.
- See attachment “Principal’s Report,” for all the student successes.
- Thanks to everyone who helped.
- Scholarship recipients: 1st—Josh Grover, who will be awarded $500. Jared Meek and Cassie Spencer will receive $250.
- Diane moved to 1st elect Ashley as president-elect.
- Heather Brackett seconded.
- Rachel moved to: Take $200 from Administration, move $100 into Scholarships and $100 into a new budget category called Elementary School Donations.
- All voted in favor. 12:33 p.m.
- Began April with $8485.76.
- Brought in $400 from feeder schools for our scholarship.
- Thanks to Erin Mehler’s company, Century 21, for donating $1200 to Grad Night.
- Ended with $9010.76.
- Kalai—Student Involvement might not have an activity in May. This activity is usually the most expensive activity of the year. May have that money.
- See Treasurer’s Report.
- May Activity—will either be laser tag (if Josh can get it lined up) or sponge throwing activity at school. Obviously, Perkins would prefer messy activities not happen at the school. J
- Will deliver treats to teachers’ boxes on May 15.
- Was told to plan for 225 treats.
- Her children and husband will help her deliver.
- Mr. Mills will run photo booth and print some banners.
- Have 8 of 22 people needed lined up for late shift.
- Diane Leslie will work with Karen to order vinyl banner, “Welcome Graduates.”
- Food budget will be around $1600.
- Send Grad Night link with minutes.
- Still don’t have a membership chair.
- Would like to get our social media set up for PTSA. Jennifer Wallace was suggested, or a student (May Babcock) could be asked to help. Maybe Melissa Laurence could get the student rep to do this next year.
- Next year’s board is invited to the Council Meeting at Lehi Jr., May 8 at 12:30 p.m.
- State PTA Convention—May 23-24.
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Skyridge PTSA Meeting Minutes
April 10, 2018
Attended: Diane Leslie, Ashley Cook, Lara Bangerter, Haylie Worthen, Liz Shields, Heather Brackett, Kalai Jonson, Jana Houle, Joshua Grover, Marnee Lemon, Mr. Mills, Angie Parkin, Amy Kunz, Detective Tyler Prawitt, Karen Ashman and Stacy Bateman.
Volunteer Hours: 26 hours
Approve Minutes: Stacy Bateman motioned to approve the minutes, and Angie Parkin seconded.
Leadership: Haylie
- Be kind.
- Houle—safety is a daily thing. Officer is here every day. Teachers are in hallways between classes. School is well supported by Lehi police. There are protocols in place.
- Prawitt—on a day when school was not in session, the police went through the school and shot blanks out of their guns so that the teachers would know what a gun firing sounds like and what it smells like. It’s different than a shelf falling over. We do lockdown drills. Police Department is fully supportive. There is an officer team just for school officers.
- Karen—a couple of Skyridge students were invited to participate in a state council where they collected input from students on positive things they could do to promote non-violence. They were working on plans that could be implemented year after year.
- Tyler—what is going to help the most is everyone else. See something, say something. Students do report, and it’s ok when it isn’t anything. We are encouraging youth to be friendly and meet new people.
- Jana—we are working to make sure every student has a connection with an adult in the school. Did an exercise that showed them everyone doesn’t have someone. They are working to change that.
- Prawitt—Teachers really appreciated the blanks. Karen said it sounded totally different than she thought it would. Jana was surprised at how close the shooting had to be for her to hear it. It was Detective Prawitt’s idea that they do this. This isn’t necessarily something every school is doing. There were teachers that had never heard a gun before.
- John LaBare—teachers can put school in lockdown. They don’t have to go through the office. Quicker school can go into lockdown the better. There were a lot of components to the day’s training. Training encourages teachers to know their students and always be on the lookout. Peers need to be on lookout for drastic changes in behavior. One of biggest focuses is making connections so everyone knows someone.
- Other comments:
- Liz Shields: We should make greater efforts to help students sign up for teachers they feel they will connect with.
- A safe environment will be provided for anniversary of Columbine. A couple of students did the National Walkout in March. Same protocol will be used for Columbine.
- Haylie Worthen—what can parents do at home? Answer: Let them know their choices today impact future years. Be kind and respectful. Help the officer and school follow up on abnormal behavior, even like someone crying in the bathroom. Youth need to know it’s always better to report behavior and have your friend live.
- Stacy Bateman: Don’t delete texts that are worrisome. You won’t be in trouble for something someone else wrote. Can’t do anything if there is no evidence.
- SafeUT App is great place for youth to report behavior anonymously.
Student Involvement—Josh Grover and Kalai Jonson
- Next activity will be April 26, at Trafalga from 2:30 to at least 3:30 p.m. Buying $50 party room. Will be able to play all the laser tag and mini golf they want.
- Created cards for March’s activity and gave them to _________? Thirty people attended. Great turnout.
- Kalai gave donation to guy who supplied us with wooden cars to paint and be taken to Third World countries.
Principal’s Report: Karen Ashman
- Color Guard took first place in state for second year. Junior team took first as well. Spirit Week this week. Spirit Week winner will be named on Friday.
- All students at school are registered for next year. Ninth grade will register soon. Sessions are opened as they are needed. There is a wait list this year.
- On Thursday, the 26th, 7 p.m., the parents and incoming freshman are invited to open house. Mr. Meek will explain registration and help youth understand what classes are. On April 24, 8th graders will be bussed up to visit school.
- Next year will be mixed lunch.
- Next Saturday is prom at the Thanksgiving Point Barn. Tickets are $40. Need to buy tickets this week.
- Ballroom did well, drama took first in Region, boys won track meet at UVU invitational. We swept it. A lot of boys and girls qualified for State at that meet.
Mr. Mills
- His students did prom advertising. Mr. Mills will do late shift at Grad Night. Yearbook is being printed right now.
- Have strong group going to SKILLS USA state competition this month.
- Started January with $9231.30.
- Total Expenditures: $745.54.
- Balance at end of month: $8485.76.
- School has been asked to give some money to the new elementary PTA as it is a feeder school to Skyridge. Will determine amount next month.
- (See Financial Report)
End-of-Year Teacher Gift: Heather
- Wants to do water and orange packet for teachers for end of year gift. Teacher Appreciation Week, April 30-May 4, is put on by Student Council.
Grad Night
- Kalai will supply props. Liz Shields will help on late shift. Stacy has a DJ option.
- Stacy Bateman and Amy Kunz will take over Grad Night for next year.
- Grad Night will likely be Thursday, May 30, next year.
PTSA Scholarship: Diane Leslie
- Most of PTAs in our council, all of which represent feeder schools to us, said they will contribute to our scholarship fund so that it can be bigger.
- Scholarship application is due this Friday, April 13.
- We will not say how we are going to divide the money so we have flexibility.
- We will have PTA members do the judging.
- Judging will be done with rubric and individually. Scores will then be compiled to identify the winners.
- Heather Brackett will block out names. Diane Leslie will propose a rubric. Ashley Cook, Liz Shields, Haylie Worthen, Angie Parkin and Diane Leslie will be judges.
- Will use Google Drive to distribute applications.
- Winners must be determined by May 1.
- Membership chair is still needed for next year.
Next meeting will be Tuesday, May 1, at noon. See you then!
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Skyridge PTSA Meeting Minutes
March 6, 2018
Attended: Diane Leslie, Ashley Cook, Rachel Spencer, Lara Bangerter, Haylie Worthen, Liz Shields, Heather Brackett, Kalai Jonson, Jana Houle, Joshua Grover, Marnee Lemon, Mr. Paul and Mr. Mills.
Volunteer Hours: 610 hours
- (535 hours from Reality Town: 150 volunteers x 3.5 hours + 10 committee hours = 535)
Welcome: Diane Leslie
- Thank you for teacher dinners—Kalai and Heather. More people attended than in past.
- Update on Battle of the Bands—our band got “Fan Favorite,” at next level. They don’t move on.
- Thank you to Rachel Spencer for her help with Reality Town. Mr. Paul: Most students were there. Rachel: Some youth didn’t understand that they got a grade for attending and participating. They need to be aware of that.
Pledge of Allegiance: 12:10 p.m.
February Minutes: Heather Brackett motioned to approve the minutes. Haylie Worthen seconded.
Leadership: Haylie
- Make your visions big enough. The really big visions should never be focused too tightly.
Financial Report—Rachel Spencer
- Started January with $9157.69
- Total Expenditures: $372.58
- Balance at end of month: $9231.30
- Battle of Bands brought in $639.76. Spent $450 on awards. Total event cost was $604. Just pleased we covered all expenses.
- (See Financial Report)
Principal’s Report: Mr. Paul
- Thanks for Reality Town help. Keeps getting better.
- Had great ACT Day.
- Reported on successes of bands, clubs, drama, cheer, sports, ballroom and so forth.
- Thanks for teacher dinners. Chinese New Year was great.
Student Involvement: Kalai Jonson and Joshua Grover
- February’s Activity—Were supposed to do Valentine’s cards for students in the Life Skills class. There was an assembly during Skytime that day so activity was cancelled.
- March Activity—Still figuring activity out. Could do wood cars for charity or cards. Man who supplies cars wants $2 a piece. Seems too expensive for our budget.
- April Activity—Laser tag and miniature golf. Usually go bowling but hoping this will draw more youth.
Reflections: Mr. Mills
- Megan Mortensen took state in 2-D visual arts.
Legislative: Liz Shields
- Most of Legislative Day addressed lower grades.
- Bill passed that every internet provider has to provide a filter.
- Liz said we would be wise to take our high school students to this day to learn about the process. Would be a great Student Involvement activity. Diane: Bus could be expensive. Ashley suggested maybe sharing a bus with the junior high.
Reality Town, Feb. 27: Rachel Spencer
- Great success!
- Had 150 volunteers x 3.5 hours + 10 committtee hours = 535 volunteer hours.
ELECTION: Haylie Worthen
- Kalai is willing to be treasurer next year.
- Vote:
- Rachel Spencer moved that we vote by voice.
- Ashley Cook seconded.
- The following nominees were presented:
- President: Diane Leslie
- Secretary: Rachel Spencer
- Treasurer: Kalai Jonson
- Leadership: Haylie Worthen
- Legislative: Liz Shields
- Melissa Laurence will take over Student Involvement. Activities might only happen on a quarterly basis next year.
Grad Night 2018: Lara Bangerter
- Diane will help with volunteers.
PTA Scholarship: Diane Leslie
- Need to get our requirements to Counseling so that students can apply.
- Diane listed Lehi High’s requirements for their scholarship. Wondered if anyone had any other ideas. None were offered.
- Liz suggested creating a rubric. Then youth who are involved in PTSA would get points for involvement.
- There is a total of $500 that can be given away. Wasn’t decided exactly how this money will be divided. Applicants must have been a PTSA member since December.
- Diane will email out a proposed application for all to see.
- Deadline for application will April 13 by 3 p.m. Turn in to the Counseling Office.
Next meeting April 10 at noon.
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Skyridge PTSA Nominees for 2018-19 elected positions:
President: Diane Leslie
Secretary: Rachel Spencer
Leadership VP: Haylie Worthen
Legislative VP: Liz Shields
Nominated at the PTSA General Membership Meeting on February 6, 2018
Election of officers will be held at the PTSA General Membership Meeting on March 6, 2018 at 12:00pm in the administrative conference room.
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Skyridge PTSA Meeting Minutes - February 6, 2018
Attended: Diane Leslie, Ashley Cook, Rachel Spencer, Rachelle Funk, Lara Bangerter, Haylie Worthen, Marnee Lemon, Wendy Belcher, Liz Shields, Kalai Jonson, Heather Brackett, Mr. Paul and Mr. Mills.
Volunteer Hours: 54 hours
Welcome: Diane Leslie
Principal’s Report: Mr. Paul
- Seniors need to take Civics test. New juniors enroll on March 6, and new sophomores on March 14.
- Report on team accomplishments and individual honors, including:
- A Band Bash with choirs and bands from the area that was super successful.
- Cheer took second in state. STEM and Robotics had a great Saturday activity.
- HOPE Squad had successful Connect Week. Ballroom competes in national contest next week. School hosted successful debate tournament.
- MacBeth opens next week. Sweetheart’s Dance next week. Parent-Teacher Conferences is next Thursday, Feb. 15. Feb. 16 financial office will be closed. Feb. 10 is ACT practice. Swim team placed third in region. Men’s basketball second in region.
- Started January with $8,973.89
- Total Expenditures: $475.00
- Balance at end of month: $9157.69
- (See Financial Report)
- January Activity--Students put together 50-100 wooden cars in 30 minutes. Cars will go to Shriner’s and Third World countries.
- February Activity—will put together Valentine’s cards for students in the Life Skills class. Will let the youth be creative and will deliver cards to the class.
- March Activity—will do more cars.
- Region Reflections Award Night tonight at Lehi Junior High.
Battle of the Bands: Wendy Belcher
- It was a lot of fun. Youth were amazing MCs. Students who participated were super grateful. Next level of competition will be March 3, 2 p.m., at Corner Canyon High School. Brought in $662. Already thinking about how to get more students to attend and how to get bands to sign up earlier. Idea: Have The Ridge promote the event. Could consider letting youth come up to stage to dance to make it more fun.
- Can set up at 1 p.m. Rick Loveridge is contact to get tables set up.
- Texas Roadhouse is catering. Will be ready for pickup at 1:30 p.m.
- Need 3-4 people to help. 1 p.m.--Diane Leslie and Liz Shields until 2 p.m. Kalai Jonson will come at 2:15 p.m.
- Currently have all 120 volunteers needed. Volunteers come at 7:45 a.m., for breakfast and training session. Assignments will go out by email next week.
- Would like backup volunteers for when people cancel.
- Will begin at 8:30 a.m. Should end around noon. The big rush will be between 9-11 a.m.
Nominating Committee: Haylie Worthen
The following were proposed for next year’s elected positions:
- President: Diane Leslie
- Secretary: Rachel Spencer
- Leadership: Haylie Worthen
- Legislative: Liz Shields
Elected positions that still need to be fillled, include: president-elect and treasurer. Also need Membership and Student Involvement.
Grad Night 2018: Lara Bangerter
- Five hundred and two seniors expected to graduate. Last year had 430.
- All events have been lined up.
- Will send out email to parents looking for people to head up these areas.
- Help needed:
- Will purchase food—Kalai Jonson and Heather Brackett
- Be in charge of food the night of--
- Someone to collect donations/prizes--
- Head up Deal or No Deal--
- Call Volunteers and set up SignUp Genius (work with Lara Bangerter)--
- We had between 26 and 30 parent volunteers there at all times last year.
- Be in charge night of (work with Maureen Curtis)--
- UHP photo booth—Mr. Mills and photography students
Next meeting March 6 at noon.
Calendar:
February 15th—Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 20th—Utah PTA Day at the Capitol
February 27th—Reality Town
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Skyridge PTSA Meeting Minutes - January 9, 2018
Attended: Diane Leslie, Ashley Cook, Rachel Spencer, Amy Atkinson, Josh Grover, Heather Brackett, Kalai Jonson, Wendy Belcher, Joel Perkins, Michael Mills, Christina Nelson, Rachelle Funk
Volunteer Hours: 62
Welcomed by Diane Leslie at 11:07 am.
Treasurer’s Report:
November: Beginning Balance: $11,187.13
Expenditures: $1954.41
Ending Balance: $9232.72
December: Beginning Balance: $9232.72
Expenditures: $266.83
Ending Balance: $8965.89
Rachel reminded us that the costs for Grad Night will be about $8000 and checks will be written before we receive student payments.
Dr. Perkins: An email was sent to all parents about all the service activities that happened in December. There were many concerts in the month of December that all went well. The Master Schedule is being built right now and will be out shortly. Junior will begin registration on January 16th. A modified Arena Scheduling will be used this year that allows sections within reason of some classes to be added before Sophomores/Freshman register.
A Term 2 Goal/Incentive was given to the students to earn an extended lunch with Food Trucks by having 90% of all students have passing grades. 88% of students made the goal. The goal/incentive will be offered for Term 3. Special Event has to be scheduled for this event to take place.
The next 2 months will be busy with various activities. If you are ever bored at home, swing by Skyridge and enjoy an activity.
Student Involvement: Kalai is putting some tape in the PTA closet to be used for posters as needed. It is the only tape that is allowed on the walls at the school. Also, some paper and other items will be put in the closet.
The activities for January and February will be swapped. January’s activity will be working on Wooden Cars. They will not be painted just a lacquer finish applied. February’s activity will be Valentine Cards.
5 fleece blankets were completed in December. They might be donated along with the NHS collection or donated to Mountain Point Medical or Lehi Police.
Reflections: 4 students from Skyridge moving on from Council Level.
Teacher Appreciation: The Christmas treat turned out great and was greatly appreciated by the teachers. Next Teacher Dinner is February 15th. Set-up by 2:15 for 200 people. Texas Roadhouse pork, salad, and rolls will be served. Costco also donated some gift cards.
Battle of the Bands: On schedule to happen January 10th. Six bands will perform, two will not have original songs tomorrow. Mr. Mills has a photographer scheduled to attend the evening. Multi-region happens in March; State in April.
Volunteers needed for the evening from 6:15 – 9.
Rachel and Wendy will be there for the evening.
Heather 6:15-6:45
Kalai 6:30-7:15
Diane 7:00-
Two to three more volunteers needed for back stage help.
Two to three people needed to help clean up at around 9:00 pm.
Heather will bring Thank You cards to prepare for the judges. Chick-fil-a cards also available to give the judges.
Reality Town: February 27th. Volunteers needed from 7:30 am – 12:00 noon. It will take place in the 2 gyms like last year.
Nominating Committee: These elected positions needed—President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer (Rachelle Funk), VP Leadership, VP Legislative. Also will need a Membership Chair.
Grad Night: Lara and Maureen headed up Grad night last year and are planning to do it this year, but they need someone to take over the event.
Meeting adjourned 12 noon.
Next meeting February 6th at 12:00 pm
Calendar:
January 10th—Battle of the Bands
February 6th—General Membership Meeting (nominate officers)
February 15th—Parent-Teacher Conferences
February 20th—Utah PTA Day at the Capitol
February 27th—Reality Town
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Skyridge PTSA Board Meeting - November 7, 2017
Attendance: Ashley Cook, Lara Bangerter, Josh Grover (student rep), Kalai Jonson, Christina Nielson, Haylie Worthen, Marnee Lemon, Rachelle Funk, Heather Brackett, Diane Leslie, Rachel Spencer, Erin Mehler, Liz Shields, Mr. Mills, and Dr. Perkins.
Volunteer Hours: 34 hours
Welcome: Diane Leslie
Pledge of Allegiance: Diane Leslie
Business: Diane Leslie
Minutes were approved. 12:01 p.m.
Leadership: Haylie Worthen
- Choose to be grateful and it will change your life.
Treasurer’s Report: Rachel Spencer
- Started $6164.53.
- We pay a fee to use The Square but we got more memberships at Back-to-School Night by using it.
- It will cost $8,000 for Grad Night.
- Will use Square for Battle of the Bands.
- Ended $11,187.13.
Reality Town: Rachel Spencer
- Will happen on ACT day.
- Will get 9th grade parents to sign up before asking others.
Student Involvement: Kalai Jonson and Josh Grover
- October’s Activity: Made Halloween treats for teachers. Had 15-20 students attend. Students delivered the treats. It worked great. Two hundred and ten bags for $75. Most of the stuff came from the dollar store.
- November’s Activity: A gratitude tree the PTSA students made for students to write what they are thankful for during Skytime and lunch tomorrow.
- December’s Activity: Fleece blanket activity on the 13th. Will need four blankets. Erin Mehler: Fabric Wholesale Direct has polar fleece for $3.49 a yard. Have about $100 for this activity. Diane: Just make sure blankets fit specifications for wherever they are going to go.
Reflections: Diane Leslie
- Mr. Mills says we have some great entries.
Advocacy Conference: Liz Shields
- Not as impressed as she was last year. Didn’t feel like they provided a lot on how parents can, “advocate.” Felt like it was more just a lot of topic info.
- Trustlands class focused on how Trustlands came about. Just encouraged lots of participation in Community Councils.
- Attended class on parents promoting nutrition at school.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Perkins
- Ninety percent of students on track for graduation. Excited to have numbers to compare. Students passing all classes in Term 1 last year was 90.9 percent. This year 93.5% passed all their classes. This is an average increase of 1.5 percent. Pretty excited about that.
- Eight hundred and eighty-four students on high honor roll (3.9-4.0 g.p.a.), and 422 on the honor roll (3.7-3.899 g.p.a.). Total students at school is 2660. Honor roll recognition today. Those youth will get candy bars.
- Good news: Marching Band took 3rd at State, Color Guard won their championship as well as was undefeated, Doug Smith donated $9,000 to replace Marching Band trailer, seven students awarded Academic All State for fall sports, concerts were well attended, Les Mis opens on Thursday, Biology Team recognized as outstanding team, blood drive collected 61 pints, hundreds attended Halloween “Carn-evil”, scholarship meeting tomorrow night, tryouts for winter sports going on now, Swim Team competed last week, Tennis tied for 8th in the state, Cross Country men took 4th in State, Volleyball took 1st in Region and 5th in State and Football is going to the semifinals on Thursday.
- Defend the Nest activity put on by Student Council after the Region volleyball game was an extremely successful, unifying event.
Nominating Committee: Diane Leslie
- Nominating Committee with one person from the Executive Board is needed. Haylie Worthen, Christina Nielson and Erin Mehler will be on committee. Marnee Lemon and Liz Shields will be alternates.
- Ashley Cook nominated the following to the Nominating Committee:
- Haylie Worthen
- Christina Nielson
- Erin Mehler
- Rachell Funk seconded.
- To be alternates, Ashley Cook nominated:
- Marnee Lemon
- Liz Shields
- Christina Nielson seconded.
- Diane Leslie could serve another year. We will revisit which positions we need next month.
Calendar:
- Nov. 15—Reflections entries due to Council.
- Nov. 22-23—Thanksgiving Break.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, Dec. 5, at noon.
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Skyridge PTSA Board Meeting - October 4, 2017
Attendance: Ashley Cook, Josh Grover (student rep), Wendy Belcher, Kalai Jonson, Christina Nielson, Haylie Worthen, Marnee Lemon, Angie Parkin, Heather Brackett, Diane Leslie, Rachel Spencer, Erin Mehler, Liz Shields, Mr. Mills and Jana Houle.
Volunteer Hours: 51
Call to order by Diane at 12:03.
Pledge: Heather Brackett
Mrs. Houle—announced Good News including Marching Band and Color Guard winning 1st in competition. The Counseling Office is offering resiliency classes as well as a College and Career Readiness Center. 17 new clubs have been submitted for approval. Jersey Mike’s is donating $5000 to Skyridge from the donations at their soft opening. 5 students have earned Academic All-State so far. Teachers and admins appreciate dinner for Parent/Teacher Conferences.
Treasurer’s Report: Beginning Balance is $8455.74.
Income: $3138.00 (from Fundraising and membership)
Expenses: $375.91 (student involvement and 25% deposit for Grad Night
inflatables)
298 memberships so far.
Leadership—Haylie Worthen: Hold onto the best; when planning an event sometimes the extra things don’t have to happen; let it go if needed.
Student Involvement: Kalai/Josh: first activity a little chaotic and ran out of root beer floats quickly. 10 students did join the Remind list.
Next Activity is Oct. 11th during Skytime (8:59 am). Students will be packaging small treat bags and deliver them to the teachers in their rooms and to the office for all other staff. Volunteers welcome to join that activity in the D Lecture Hall.
Teacher Dinner update—Heather Brackett: first dinner was Walmart sandwiches, chips, cookie. Seven 6 foot sandwiches were ordered and there was some leftover. Perhaps 6 would have been enough. The admin delivered extras to teachers in rooms, and that was appreciated. Next dinner in February will be Texas Roadhouse.
Battle of Bands is scheduled for January 9th and 10th. Mr. Mills will print posters for the event. Josh will help hang the posters. Discussion if PTSA members get a discount or free entry. This year we will not offer that perk.
Cornbelly’s Fundraiser—purchase tickets on-line at www.cornbellys.com; use discount code SKYRIDGE. You will get $3 off per ticket, and Cornbelly’s will donate a portion to the PTSA.
21 Faculty have joined PTSA.
Discussion about having more on-line presence. Josh suggested Snapchat as a platform. Instagram also suggested. We need to help spread the word about why one should join PTSA.
Reflections—Mr. Mills: Mr. Mills students will be making posters to advertise for Reflections. The best posters will be displayed in the school. All photo students will be creating a project that fit the Reflections requirements, but are not required to submit. Mr. Mills will encourage the best ones to submit.
Calendar:
October 17—Utah PTA Advocacy Conference
October 19-23—Fall Break
November 2—Reflections entries due at Skyridge in Media Center.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 7 at 12:00 pm
Meeting adjourned at 12:40
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Skyridge PTSA Board Meeting - September 5, 2017
Attendance: Ashley Cook, Lara Bangerter, Josh Grover (student rep), Wendy Belcher, Kalai Jonson, Christina Nielson, Haylie Worthen, Marnee Lemon, Rachelle Funk, Angie Parkin, Heather Brackett, Diane Leslie, Rachel Spencer, Erin Mehler, Liz Shields, Mr. Mills, and Dr. Perkins.
Volunteer Hours: 53 hours
Welcome: Diane Leslie
Pledge of Allegiance
Business: Diane Leslie
Leadership: Haylie Worthen
- Sometimes we need to stop and focus on what is going on.
Principal’s Report
- Asked if there were questions on the new homeroom policy and attendance policy. No questions were asked.
- Skytime has been changed to between first and second periods. Where students go is voluntary right now. Soon teachers will be able to request students. Students are not leaving during Skytime as much.
- Summer picture taking went well and will be the way pictures will be conducted in the future. It’s great because it doesn’t take up as much school time. It was suggested to make one of the picture days not on Friday, which is when people are more likely to be out of town.
- Homecoming is next Saturday. It is being kicked off with a community fun run this Saturday on the school’s property from 9-11 p.m. Rachel suggested they do more to let the community know what the week’s activities are.
- Fire Drills—Everyone thought the notice was great.
- Club Rush starts today.
- There was a good turnout to Back-to-School Night.
- Sept. 13 is Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- Increasing passing periods to seven minutes has led to fewer absences.
- Reported successes of many school programs.
Reflections—Mr. Mills
- Theme: “Within Reach.”
- He is reaching out to art and English teachers, and he’s encouraging his students to participate.
- Advertising students will create advertising.
- There are inserts available for last year’s yearbook. Some clubs were missed. Yearbooks are still $55 at this moment.
PTA Paperwork—Rachel Spencer
- Explained Basic Fiscal Management policies.
- Treasurer won’t write checks without receipts. No copies of receipts will be accepted. Reimbursement checks require two signatures. Checks can be signed by Lara Bangerter, Erin Mehler, Diane Leslie, or Rachel Spencer.
- We never write checks for cash, and Rachel is the only one who can write checks.
- Counting of the cash box requires three people. Money is deposited the same day it’s collected.
- PTA does not exist to raise money. We need money to exist and fund programs.
- Diane, Rachel, Erin, Christina and Lara signed Basic Fiscal Management Policy.
- Ethics/Conflict of Interest
- Says we won’t misuse PTA funds. As members we won’t make slanderous comments about PTA. We shall not use PTA for political or financial gain.
- Everyone in room signed the paper.
Budget/Treasurer’s Report: Rachel Spencer
- New Bank Account—we switched to Zions Bank after closing out the books for the 2016-17 school year.
- This last month we ordered checks, purchased a Skyridge PTSA banner, purchased insurance for the year, pulled money for Back-to-School Night cash box and so forth.
- Balance as of August 2017: $8467.59
- Balance as of end of the month: $8455.74.
- See Treasurer’s Report.
Student Involvement: Kalai Jonson
Josh Grover, student rep.
- To get updates, text 81010@sptsa2018. Forty people signed up for reminders at Back-to-School Night.
Membership: Christina Nielson
- Membership is really low this year. Believe it’s because PTSA fees were listed under optional fees.
- Will put membership forms in teacher boxes tomorrow so it coincides with faculty meeting tomorrow morning. Cost $8. Dr. Perkins will remind teachers to sign up.
- Had 15 adults join PTSA at Back-to-School Night.
- Will put up table at Parent-Teacher Conferences.
- We get $3.50 of the $8 that is collected for membership.
Budget Approval—Rachel Spencer
- We have half as many have signed up for PTSA as did last year. Last year at Teacher Appreciation we fed 150 teachers. This year it’s closer to 200.
- Therefore, after Membership Chair Christina Nielson, Fundraising Chair Erin Mehler and Community Involvement Chair Heather Brackett reported, it was determined that due to significantly reduced memberships, income from sale of Pop Sockets and significantly higher SHS staff numbers, the 2017-18 SHS PTSA budget needed to be adjusted. Discussion ensued by the members in attendance and adjustments were made to the budget. Rachel moved that the budget with its proposed adjustments be adopted for the 2017-18 year. No further discussion was made. Diane asked for membership vote, all were in favor. 1:18 p.m.
- See attached budget.
Fundraising: Erin Mehler
- Last year collected $1200 in donations for Grad Night. That is on schedule to happen again this year. Grad Night for this year: Estimating (250 kids x $30) + $1200 in donations = $8500. Rachel: That should be enough for Grad Night.
- Sold rest of pop sockets to Student Store for $750. That’s great for us.
- Working on Clearview Vision, Smiths and Macey’s for more donations.
Hearing screening—Diane Leslie
- Went well. Thanks to those who helped.
Teacher Dinners on Sept. 13—Heather Brackett
- Will feed teachers at 2:15 p.m.
- Student lunch ends at 1 p.m. Takes until 1:45 p.m., to get the lunchroom cleaned up. Can set up at 1:15 p.m
- Christina Nielson, Kalai Jonson, Wendy Belcher, Hailey Worthen and Liz Shields will help Heather.
- We will set up a membership table that night in the Commons with two shifts:
- 3:00-5:30 p.m.—Christina, Wendy, Erin, Heather.
- 5:30-8 p.m.—Diane, Liz, Rachel.
Calendar:
- Sept. 13—Parent-Teacher Conferences (PTSA provides a meal).
- Oct. 3—PTSA Board Meeting.
- Oct. 17—Utah PTA Advocacy Conference.
- Oct. 19-23—Fall Break.
- Nov. 2—Reflections entries due at local level.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, Oct. 3, at noon.
