The April meeting was brought to order at 6:40 p.m. by Karen Wojtowicz, HART President on April 5th.
Those in attendance were as follows: Officers-President Karen Wojtowicz, Vice President Cindy Hricenak, Treasurer Linda Hoy, Secretary Suzanne Kuijpers, Advisor Mr. Shirvinski and Teacher Rep. Mrs. Toczylousky. Parents-Roxanne Zuber, Georgiann Noll, Gloria Seroskie, Vanessa Stine, Kim Levan, Regina Longenhagen, Marsylvia Weaver, Sherry Humphrey, Dawn Knoebel, Dawna Knoebel , Michelle Conway and Heidi Andreatti.
Cindy did not have anything for discussion for the Vice President's Report.
Linda gave the Treasurer's Report which consisted of a review of the class balances and general fund balance.The general fund ending balance is $47,208.92. The class fund total balance stands at $4894.75. The individual class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten: $119.11
1st Grade: $1339.05
2nd Grade:$1366.74
3rd Grade: $0
4th Grade:$2069.85
The Treasurer's Report was approved by a motion from Roxann Zuber and a second from Regina Longenhagen.
Suzanne Kuijpers gave the Secretary's Report which was a review of the March Minutes. The Minutes were approved by a motion from Heidi Andreatti and a second from Vanessa Stine.
Mr. Shirvinski gave the Principal's Report. He said that Spring Picture Day will take place on April 7th from 8:15-12:30 and there was a sign up sheet for volunteers after the meeting.
He also spoke about Family and Community Night which was held on April 27 from 6-8 p.m. The classrooms were not open but there were science exhibits displayed in the gym and other things were displayed in the hallways. There was the opportunity to sign up for sports and clubs, etc. as well.
Mr. Shirvinski noted that May 31st will be a regular school day ; No school on June 3rd as it is an Act 80 day; June 6th will be the Knoebel's Picinic Day for K-4; June 8th will be the last day of school and dismissal will take place at 10:30.
Report cards were sent home April 8th.
Mr. Shirvinski reminded parents that the Math-A-Thon money was due on April 6th.
Karen Wojtowicz noted that there was no old business to discuss and the parents present had nothing to add in terms of old business.
As for new business, Karen explained that Cindy would be stepping down as Vice President for the upcoming school year. We had a motion by Georgiann Noll and a second from Gloria Seroskie to accept nominations for the Vice President position. Voting took place on April 27th at Family Night. As indicated in a prior HART blog entry, Karen was asking that anyone interested in the position, let her know by April 12th.
Heidi Andreatti gave information regarding the fundraisers. She said that Schwan's sales were $18,102.09 giving us a profit of $3620.42. Winners for prizes are as follows: Skateboard-Tiffany Horton, Walkie Talkies-Grace Callahan, DVD Player-Michael Miner.
Karen then discussed the fact that some of the class funds were low or at $0. The possibility was discussed of giving all the Spring fundraiser money to the class funds rather than split it with the general funds as was done previously. A motion to do this was made by Michelle Conway and a second from Marsylvia Weaver.
Reading Night was also discussed. Reading Night was held on April 8th. Volunteers were being organized by Danee Ryter McCoog. The book fair was also open that night from 5:00-6:45. There were many activities planned that evening as well as a book swap and snacks (hot dogs, smores and drinks). Local author, Robert Bender , was on hand for the evening as well.
Karen said that Teacher Appreciation Day will be held on May 3rd. Food for their lunch will be ordered from Ponduce and HART will be asking homeroom parents to find one volunteer to send in desserts. HART will be raffling off gift cards for the teachers that day as well. There was a motion to approve spending $100.00 on gift cards made by Dawna Knoebel and a second from Roxanne Zuber.
Dawna Knoebel talked about A.R. Parties. There were approximately 80 students at the Never Ending Pasta Bowl party for those who had achieved 50 points and a Milk and Cookies Party for those who had 25 points. A trip to Laser Tag at Knoebel's will take place in May for those who have 75 points.
Mr. Shirvinski asked for a check for $1575.00 for Mrs. Gratti to send to King Coal for the 1st Grade field trip to Zoo America. A motion for this payment was made by Michelle Conway and a second from Heidi Andreatti. A motion was made by Sherry Humphrey and a second by Georgiann Noll to pre-pay for Zoo America tickets.
Our last meeting for this school year will be held on May 3,2011 @ 6:30 in the elementary library. We hope to see you all then!!!!!!
The meeting was adjourned at 7:38 p.m. with a motion by Vanessa Stine and a second from Michelle Conway.
