Attendees: Jenny Workum, Dave Shirey, Tracy Mason, Jessica Webb, Kristen Bickel, Dena Hipskind, Mark Severin, Beth Schenk, Gina Siegel, Julie Anne Baur, Carol Albrecht, Gina Giannitelli Coy, Christine Almand, Amy Dewey, Jean Maugan, Velda Coley, Jen DeBenedetto, Sarah Evans, Tina Isgrig, Melissa Nelson, Marcy Prebeg, Laura Deck, Lauren Lin, Stephanie Griffin, Liz Stoffregen, Nikki Kingery, Lori Raser, Lynne Stuart, Karen Raifstanger, Lori Ware, Pam Webb, Tracy Johnson, Terry Armstrong, Jane Dolan, Barb Culbertson, Aronda Rogers, John Allenson, Judy Neff, Jerome Rodgers, Jennifer Rodes, Angela Cook, Diane Brueggemann

1. Meeting Opening – A motion was made to open the meeting (Motion – Karen Raifstanger, Second – Beth Schenk).

   1. Thanks to all who volunteered at the Back to School Ice Cream Social. 751 sno- cones were served at this successful event.

   2. Introductions were made around the room.

   3. Encourage all to return for future meetings.

   4. Child Care is always provided during meetings

1. Recording Secretary – Diane Brueggemann

   1. Approval of June minutes (Motion – Lori Ware, Second - Lori Raser).

1. Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Rodes

   1. Budget was distributed. Budget will be voted on at the all school meeting at open house September 28, 2010.

1. Principal’s Report – Angela Cook

   1. Welcome to 2010-2011 school year.

   2. Buttons and stickers have been passed out to attendees.

   3. Enrollment approximately 630 and there are still students enrolling.

   4. We are not over capacity in terms of building size. We are getting close to the lines of quality when it comes to adequate space for education. This is a subject for discussion at LSDMC.

   5. No students have been pulled off the waiting list and all questionable residencies are being checked.

   6. Kilgour once again rated as “Excellent”.

   7. New staff members are on board.

   8. Second grade is close to limits so there may be some movement in second grade but it will be accomplished with the least impact on students.

   9. CPS is the first urban school district in Ohio to ever meet the rating of “Effective”.

1. Teachers’ Report – Terry Armstrong and Tracy Johnson

   1. Terry Armstrong thanked all for the Back to School Social and is happy to be here!

   2. Tracy Johnson has joined this year as a co-representative and thanked everyone for the new computers.

1. New Business

   1. Today all teachers received a goodie bag with lots of clever items!

   2. Technology purchases - $25,000 in grant money was used to purchase 28 new I-MAC computers for 6^th, 5^th, and one 4^th grade class.

   3. Technology Fees - The technology fee that was added this year to supply lists will be utilized to purchase additional computers. The fee has been collected from about 270 students to date. Families can also make donations directly to the technology fund. We will continue to pursue grants again this year.

   4. Proposal – There is an electronic process for making a proposal on the PTA web site.

   5. First Proposal – Ms. Houston is requesting compensation for an additional hand chime choir due to the large number of 5^th graders expressing an interest in ringing (50 students). She is currently not being compensated for the first hand chime choir. Discussion occurred concerning the $400 standard fee and $200 supply fee for teacher coordinated clubs. Jennifer Rodes proposed that we go in line with what we pay Mr. Carlson and Ms. Norad and pay Ms. Houston $300 and charge the students $10.00 to be in alignment with our other clubs. Tracy Mason seconded the motion. Vote taken and motion passed.

   6. Second Proposal – Lori Ware proposed that the 6^th grade help out the 5^th grade with the annual cookie dough sale to replace the 6^th grade bulb sale that was conducted last year. This would help meet the 396 unit sales requirement to avoid a $160 shipping change. Teachers are in favor of this. The 5^th grade used money in the past to help pay for Camp Cambell Gard. Fifth grade is not going on this trip this year but will have a trip which has not yet been determined. Motion - Judy Neff, Second – Karen Raifstanger. Vote taken and motion passed.

   7. Cruz family- Family experienced a fire the first week of school. Waiting for confirmation from the mother as to what we can do to help.

   8. 2010-2011 Directory – Laura Deck

      1. Goal is to get the directory information to the printer on Sept 20, one week earlier than last year, so please send in your paper form or go to kilgourpta.org to complete the on-line form.

      2. Directory is an important resource.

1. Old Business - none

1. Board Members’ Update

   1. President – Jenny Workum

   2. President –Elect – Dave Shirey

      1. Auction November 19, 2010 at the Redmoor in Mt. Lookout Square– Working on sponsorships and auction items. If you have any ideas for sponsors or auction items please notify Dave. There will be an opportunity to sign up for Great Gatherings at the event.

   3. First Vice Presidents – Room Parents – Barb Culbertson & Jane Dolan

      1. First room parent meeting was held tonight prior to this meeting. The big change for this year is that teacher appreciation will not be a week-long event. Instead we will do something once a month throughout the year. This month the teacher’s received the goodie bags previously mentioned.

      2. Terrific Tuesdays – Two Tuesdays each month asking for 2 parent volunteers to bring snack/food items to put in the faculty lounge for 65 staff.

   4. Second Vice Presidents – Programs – Dena Hipskind & April Flessa

      1. Program calendar was distributed. Some dates are still to be determined.

   5. Third Vice Presidents – Carnival – Marcy Prebeg

      1. Carnival had a summer meeting recapping ideas.

      2. Following help is still needed: rides and games chair, volunteer coordinator, shadows for PNC Vault and Bake Sale. Descriptions of these positions were distributed. Multiple people can team up for a position.

   6. Fundraising Chair – Lori Raser and Lori Ware

      1. Entertainment book sale in progress – Four $5.00 off coupons for Krogers added to the book this year plus lots of other great coupons.

      2. Sally Foster sale will be conducted in October. This year’s sale consists of selling gift cards that are then used to make on-line purchases that are sent directly to the home address.

      3. Restaurant nights planned include: Max and Irma’s, TGI Fridays, Noodles, City BBQ, Allens, Don Pablos, and Brueggers. Additional information and coupons will be forthcoming.

      4. A day at Joseph Beth is also being planned.

      5. A “Penny War” is also being planned.

      6. Big push for boxtops is going on now. The intermediate and primary class with the most boxtops after Friday’s counting will get donut parties.

   7. Sponsorship – Mark Severin

      1. If you or anyone you know would like to be a sponsor please contact Mark.

   8. Inside/Outside Enrichment – Kristen Bickel – Everybody Counts

Liz Koch & Lauran McHaffie –Skiing Club

Open = Skating Club

Aimee Bashor – Bowling Club

1. Volunteers are needed at every grade level for Everybody Counts for coordination and conducting activities.

2. Melissa Nelson stated that COSI (theme “What’s Wild”) is September 28-29 and lots of volunteers are needed.

1. Corresponding Secretary –Aronda Rodgers

   1. Please notify Aronda for any correspondence that needs to be sent.

2. Public Relations – Beth Schenk

   1. The UC Bearcats football team welcomed students to school on Tuesday August 31, 2010 through a tunnel of players. There was a picture of the event in the September 1^st Enquirer.

   2. If you have anything to submit for publicity please email Beth. Note that submissions for Hyde Park Living need to be 2 months ahead of publication date.

3. Auditor – Kris Shellum-Allenson – not present.

4. Buildings and Grounds – Jules Hemsky – not present.

5. Membership –Nikki Kingery, Olga Davies, Lynne Stuart &Trudy Ashinger

   1. There was a great showing for membership sign-ups at the social and memberships keep coming in. Last year total membership was 212 and right now we are at 180. Nearly all the teachers have already joined! The next big push will be at open house.

6. Technology – Steve Wetzel, Beata Heekin – not present

7. Scholarship – Judy Neff and Laura Deck

   1. Last year was the inaugural year for the scholarship with Levi Bedall selected as winner and presented with a Kilgour baseball cap and $1000 check at the May meeting. The PTA received a letter of thanks from Levi.

   2. Eligible students must have attended Kilgour for at least 3 years including 6^th grade.

   3. In the future it would be nice to have the winner at the Moving on Ceremony.

8. Julie Anne Baur volunteered to collect Halloween costumes that will be available for students who do not have a costume for the class Halloween parties.

9. LSDMC – (Local School Decision Making Committee) meeting is the fourth Monday of the month at 4:30 in the library.

1. Closing

   1. A motion was made to close the meeting by Kristen Bickel – Seconded by Mark Severin.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Brueggemann