Willow River Parent Group Meeting Minutes
February 28, 2011
Present at meeting:
Jessica Bratsch, Kelly Dorr, Kristen Johnson, Dave Grambow, Holly Tremble, Stephanie Anthony, Penny Beard, Anne Kalsow, Tami Breazeale, Mark Shanahan, April Simmons
Meeting called to order by Kristen Johnson at 6:34 pm
Mr Grambow spoke about PBIS which are Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports, which is a program that Willow River is beginning to work with regarding reinforcing positive behaviors, more of a proactive approach vs. a reactive approach with students. The teachers took a survey, and will continue to take the survey twice per year for the next couple of years, regarding their view about the current status and then the improvement priority. If you would like further information please contact Mr. Grambow directly.
Update for missing funds Kristen has not heard from the detective but the last she heard the detective was ready to take the info to the DA for the criminal case to begin. The investigator takes it to the DA and then the judge will decide. Nicole apparently does have a lawyer. If we don’t like the result we can start a civil suit against Nicole. We did get the checkbook back but Anne is still looking into the tax id #.
Treasurer Report Anne Kalsow gave us an update about what is in the account, what bills were paid and expenses still to come. Please see the parent group bulletin board in the front hallway of the school. Anne also read a letter, along with a $25 check and a large baggie of box tops, that was sent to the parent group from a women who saw our story in the paper/news. A thank you note will be sent to her.
Vote on Bylaws Kristen makes a motion to accept new bylaws, Jessica second the motion. Vote was taken and new bylaws approved.
Old Business
Art Show Budget cut to $100 and supplies will not be reimbursed unless the Art show makes enough money to cover them. Classroom projects will be reimbursed up to $40. Volunteers are still needed for the classroom projects for the following teachers: K – Cameron, Johnson, Meinke First – Plackner, Halvorson, Schlosser, Second – Griffith, Third – Wagner, Fourth – Draper, Fifth – Reckinger (Tami), Dobberstein (Penny), Knoke
New Business
Staff Appreciation We are looking for a volunteer to coordinate this one-day event. You can make it your own. There is a $100 budget to spend on your supplies. The day will be Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011.
Pump It Up Oakdale has offered to do a fundraiser with us. We can use the facility for 2 hours. We will have a sign up available for the first 75 kids. Parents can drop off their kids for $5 and Willow River Parent Group will get 100% of the money raised. More details to come with how and when to sign up. Tentative date is Friday, April 22nd time TBD.
Other notes:
Tami Breazeale is willing to coordinate Wendy’s night next year.
We could use a volunteer coordinator as part of the parent group executive board.
Communication is key between the parent group and the parent group members. We are always looking for ways to improve, a constant work in progress, although some of the responsibility does fall in the hands of the members.
Meeting adjourned 8:00 pm.
