November Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Dawn Knoebel at 6:11 pm November 2, 2016 

In attendance were officers: Dawn, Bob, Amanda and Jennifer

Parents Present: Laura Hayman, Amber Gehran, Melissa Katch, Jody Billig, Kristi Rosini, Kristin Gemberling, Cherry Humphrey, Tara Mauer, Tia Brown

Vice president report:

Volunteer’s needed for Yankee Candle orders for parent pick up.

Need to extend more time for the can good donations. 1 week isn't enough.

Class projects: This year classes decorated pumpkins to a book theme. Teachers requesting for a different class project for next time. 

Ideas include: Smaller pumpkins to decorate or individualize the project for each student to participate.

Treasurer report:

General Account: 

Beginning balance as of 1/01/2016 $23,469.57

Income:

• membership donations $1,164.00
• Yankee Candle $19,226.32
• Hartman Hustle $2,164.00
• Check Adjustment $5.00

Total Income: $ 22,559.32

Expenses:

• Fire Prevention $252.50
• Harvest festival $707.92
• Banners for new teachers $20.00
• Insufficient checks $10.00

Total expenses: $990.42

Ending balance as of 10/31/2016 $45,038.47

Class Funds Account

Beginning balance as of 10/1/2016

4th grade: $4018.82

3rd grade: $4031.11

2nd grade: $2283.26

1st grade: $1533.63

Kindergarten:$100.00

Ending balance as of 10/1/2016 $11,966.82

Pennies for our Playground balance as of 10/1/2016 $73.99

Secretary Report:

Class Pumpkin project winners:

Pfirman - Underdog pumpkin 

Meyer - Most original pumpkin 

Merook - Funniest pumpkin 

Faust - Villainous pumpkin 

Hornberger - Best overall pumpkin 

Hower - Best loo a like pumpkin 

Diehl - Most heroic pumpkin 

Harder - Cutest pumpkin

Box Tops - Sherry Humphrey 

Total amount collect $ 1382.40

Winning classes: 

Gessner, Faust, Hilderbrandt and Harder

Principal report:

No report

New Business:

NO December 2016 HART meeting or minutes

Upcoming events:
December 16, 2016 - Sunglasses Day 
December 21, 2016 - 3rd Grade Musical

Movie night scheduled for January 17 2017.

Next HART meeting January 4^th 2017

Meeting adjourned 7:03 pm November 2, 2016

October Minutes

This meeting was called to order by Dawn Knoebel at 6:02 pm October 2, 2016..

In attendance were officers: Dawn, Bob, Amanda and Jen
Parents present: Robin Cronin, Amber Gehren, Melissa Katch, Kristi Rosini, Jen Zarko, Allison Clark, Angela Charnosky, Terry Genners, Kristin Gemberling, and Sherry Humphrey.

Vice President report: 
Box Tops are due 10/14/2016
Yankee Candle orders are due 10/14/2016 (online order until January)

Treasurer report: 
General Account as of 8/31/2016 is $23,534.41
Expenses:
Total Expenses: $64.84
Ending balance as of 10/01/2016 $23,469.57

Class fund Account
4th grade: $4018.82
3rd grade:$4031.11
2nd grade:$2283.26
1st grade:$1533.63
Kindergarten:$100.00

Ending balance as of 10/01/2016 $11,966.82

Pennies for our Playground balance as of 10/01/2016 $73.99

Secretary report: 
Homeroom Parents have been chosen
Pumpkin Contest for all grades - Book theme design

Harvest Festival is chaired by Sherry Humphrey
(Lots of games, bounce house, face paint and activities for the children)
Hartman Hustle is chaired by Angela Charnosky
(Can good donations are wanted during events)
(Hartman Hustle T-shirt design has been voted during this meeting)

Principal report: 

Fire Safety Day 10/5/2016
Picture Day 10/7/2016 - Need volunteers to control student traffic
Hat Day 10/21/2016
Harvest festival & Hartman Hustle 10/28/2016

New Business to report and Upcoming events
November 9, 2016 - Elementary Picture re-takes 
November 11, 2016 - Wear red, White, and Blue in Observance of Veterans Day
November 15, 2016 - 4th Grade Field trip to Whitaker Center

Scrip cards to be sent 11/14/2016 and are due 12/2/2016
Movie Night is scheduled for January 17, 2017 TBA.
Meeting ajourned @7:09 pm October 2, 2016.

September Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Dawn Knoebel at 6:01pm.

In attendance were: Officers – Dawn Knoebel, Bob Eick, Amanda Noblit, and Jen Daubert

Parents present: Amanda Gehron, Melissa Katch, Allison, Clark, Jen Zarlw, Ken Zarko, Robin MW Cronin, Sherry Humphrey, Terry Genners, Cindy Baylor, Lynn Madden, Angella Gemberling, and Kristi Rosini

New Business: 

Amy Snyder has stepped down as H.A.R.T treasurer and Amanda Noblit has been nominated by Lynn. Angela and Amanda second nomination.

Labels for Education program has been discontinued as of July 2016.

Box Tops for Education (Sherry Humphrey – Chair) -  will begin the week of 9/20 and are due 10/14/2016. Currently there is $975.00 left in account. The classroom who collects the most Box Tops for Education will receive a party. 

Vice President report: The H.A.R.T donations are at a standing $1,085.00 as of 9/15

Treasurers report: Class funds account (Beginning balances)

Kindergarten $100.00

1^st Grade $1533.63

2^nd grade $2283.26

3^rd Grade $4031.11

4^th Grade $4018.82

Total:        $11,966.82 as of 8/31/2016

Part of the 4^th Grade total will go into the 5^th grade account.

The report was approved with a motion from Dawn and a second from Jen Daubert

2016 Budget Review - ending balance is $23,534.41

Motion to approve budget – Lynn approved and Amanda second approval.

Secretary’s report: May minutes were reviewed and approved by Sherry.

Principals report:

Mr. Fetterman is very thankful for the attendance at September’s H.A.R.T meeting. He mentioned that Volunteers need all their clearances turned in and approved in order to volunteer for any school related functions. Fire Prevention week starts Ocotber 9-15. Ocotber 5^th is the Fire Prevention Day event at G.C Hartman Elementary. 

New business & Upcoming events:

Yankee Candle Fundraiser is currently underway starting 9/14 and ending 10/14. The delivery of the Yankee candles will be between 2-4 weeks. The chair person in charge of Yankee Candle is Sue Griscavage.

Harvest Festival – the day of festival is in need of volunteers.

Hartman Hustle – Top fundraising class and student from each grade will receive a prize.

SCRIP cards – dates TBA

9/14/2016 – Scheduled 2 Hr delay

9/19/2016 – Grandparent’s Day event for Kindergarten (8:30-9:30), 1^st Grade (10:00-11:00), 2^nd Grade (12:45-1:45)

9/20/2016 – Grandparent’s Day event for 3^rd Grade (100:00-11:00) and 4^th Grade (8:30-9:30)

9/24/2016 - My School Color Run. 

Check in starts at 10:00 am with the 5K Run beginning at 11:00am. The 5K race will be followed by the Fun Run.

9/28/2016 – Wacky Wednesday

9/29/2016 – In Service Day (No School)

9/30/2016 – Bloomsburg Fair Day (No School)

10/5/2016 – Fire Safety Day

10/5/2016 – H.A.R.T meeting at 6:00pm in the Elementary Library

10/7/2016 – Elementary Picture Day

10/14/2016 – Box Tops for Education and Yankee Candle orders are due

10/21/2016 – Hat Day

10/28/2016 – Harvest Festival/Hartman Hustle

Harvest Festival Co-chairs – Sherry Humphrey & Amanda Noblit

Hartman Hustle Co-chairs – Angela Charnosky & Jen Kehler

The Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser will be held again in the Spring of 2017. 

Meeting adjourned @6:55pm 

May Minutes

HART MINUTES

May 11, 2016

The Meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:33pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, and Dawn Knoebel;  Parents – Amanda Noblit, JudyLynn Weaver, Linda Hoy, and Jennifer Daubert.

Bob Eick had nothing new for the Vice President’s report.

Amy Snyder gave the Treasurer’s report.  Our balance as of 4/30/16 is $32,401.00 and class funds are as follows:

Kindergarten - $1,598.63

1^st Grade - $2,283.26

2^nd Grade – $4,851.11

3^rd Grade - $5,695.57

4^th Grade - $2,119.45

The report was approved with a motion from Amanda Noblit and a second from Jen Daubert.

Secretary’s report.  The April meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Amanda Noblit and a second from Linda Hoy.

Principal’s report.  Mr. Fetterman would like to thank all of the volunteers for all they have done throughout the year.  Teacher Appreciation Lunch and Breakfast were greatly appreciated by the staff.

New Business & Upcoming Events

5/12 & 5/13 – 4^th Grade Field Trip (R.B. Winter State Park)

5/12 – 2^nd Grade Field Trip (Reptiland)

5/12 – 2^nd Grade play presentation “ARF” at 6:30pm

5/13 – 1^st Grade Field Trip (Chocolate World & Zoo America)

5/13 – Flip Flop Friday

5/20 – Relay for Life

5/25 – 3^rd Grade Field Trip (Pioneer Tunnel)

5/26 – Field Day

5/30 – Memorial Day (No School)

5/31 & 6/1 – Early Dismissal @ 11:15am

6/1 – Moving on up day

6/2 – Knoebels School Picnic (Grades K-6^th)

6/3 – Last Day of School, Dismissal @ 10:30am

Officer Elections:

President – Dawn Knoebel with a motion from Amanda Noblit and a second from Linda Hoy.

Secretary – Jen Daubert with a motion from JudyLynn Weaver and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Yankee Candle Fundraiser approved and booked for the fall.

Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser will be held again in the spring.

Labels for Education will be discontinuing their program as of July 30^th.

HART & SMART will be conducting joint meetings starting with the 2016/2017 school year.  Meetings will be held the first Wednesday of every month.  HART from 6:00-7:00pm and SMART from 7:00-8:00pm.

Free babysitting will be available during meetings upon request.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:22pm with a motion from Linda Hoy and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Next meeting will be held Wednesday, September 7, 2016 @ 6:00pm in the Elementary Library.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

April Minutes

HART MINUTES

April 6^th, 2016

The Meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:39pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, Dawn Knoebel;  Parents – Sherry Humphrey, Linda Hoy, Jennifer Daubert, JudyLynn Weaver, and Ginger Peoples.

Vice President’s report:  Field Day will be held May 26^th, with a raindate of May 27^th.  Need 10-12 volunteers with clearances.

Treasurer’s report:  Gertrude Hawk - $8,829.38.  Still need field trip and bus prices.  There was a motion to approve from Linda Hoy and a second from Jen Daubert.

Secretary’s report:  The March meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Sherry Humphrey and a second from Linda Hoy.

Principal’s report:  Mr. Fetterman was not in attendance.

New Business & Upcoming Events

4/12 & 4/13 – Kindergarten field trip

4/12 – 1^st Grade Gym Show

4/15 – PSSA testing starts

4/15 – Pajama Day

4/19 to 4/26 – Book Fair

4/25 – Family & Community Night from 6-8pm

4/25 – Art show during community night

Officer Elections for the 2016-2017 School Year:

Dawn Knoebel for President - nominated by Judy and a 2^nd from Ginger

Jen Daubert for Secretary - nominated by Sherry and a 2^nd from Linda

Teacher Appreciation Week:

4^th – Lunch catered by Brewser’s

6^th – Breakfast donated by parents

Our next meeting will be May 4, 2016 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:52pm with a motion from JudyLynn Weaver and a second from Ginger Peoples.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

March Minutes

HART MINUTES

March 2, 2016

The Meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:31pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Dawn Knoebel;  Teacher Rep – Tia Brown;  Parents – Kim Pesarchick, Lynn Madden, Vanessa Stine, Tom Levan, Andrea Koch, Allison Wetzel, Sherry Humphrey, Amanda Noblit, Kristin Gemberling, Jennifer Daubert, Ginger Peoples, and JudyLynn Weaver.

Vice President’s report:  Bob Eick reminded everybody that we need chaperones with clearances for the upcoming field trips.  Still need dates and pricing.

K – The Children’s Museum

1^st – Hershey Zoo & Chocolate World

2^nd – ReptileLand

3^rd – Pioneer Tunnel

4^th – R.B. Winter State Park

Treasurer’s report:  Amy Snyder was not in attendance.

Secretary’s report:  The February meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Sherry Humphrey and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Principal’s report:  Mr. Fetterman was pleased with the great turnout for the meeting and movie night, but the sound system needs work.  He also reminded us that PSSA’s will be April 11^th - 15^th.

Old Business

Family Movie Night – Thank you to all volunteers and everybody that attended the event.  There is debate whether to purchase an individual or annual license.  One time showing is $172.00, and an annual license is $498.00.

Gertrude Hawk delivery is Tuesday, March 8^th at 11:00am.  Looking for volunteers to sort and distribute candy until 7:00pm.

New Business & Upcoming Events

Box Tops $1,870.00

Labels for Education will be ending in July.

2/29 – 3/4 - Dr. Suess week

3/15 – 4^th Grade Gym Show

3/23 & 3/24 – Student Make Up Days

3/25 – 3/28 – No School, Easter Break

Family & Community Night, April 25^th:  Elections for President & Secretary.

Potential nominees:  Amanda Noblit and Jen Daubert

Our next meeting will be April 6, 2016 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm with a motion from Lynn Madden and a second from Jen Daubert.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

February Minutes

HART MINUTES

February 3, 2016

The Meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:35pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, Dawn Knoebel;  Parents – Amanda Noblit, Lynn Madden, and JudyLynn Weaver.

Bob Eick had nothing new for the Vice President’s report.

Amy Snyder gave the Treasurer’s report.  Our balance as of 1/31/16 is $32,827.50 and class funds are as follows:

Kindergarten - $900.01

1^st Grade – $1,024.53

2^nd Grade – $2,892.55

3^rd Grade – $3,430.31

4^th Grade - $739.90

The report was approved with a motion from Lynn Madden and a second from JudyLynn Weaver.

Secretary’s report.  The January meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Amanda Noblit and a second from Lynn Madden.

Mr. Fetterman had nothing new for the Principal’s report.

New Business & Upcoming Events

2/5 – Jersey Day

2/15 – No School

2/17 – 2 Hour Delay

2/18 – Spring Picture Day

2/19 – Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser Orders Due

2/26 – Movie Night

Picture Day Volunteers:  Elementary – Bob Eick & Dawn Knoebel; Middle School – Lynn Madden & Amy Snyder.

Movie Night:  2/26, doors open @ 6:00, movie @ 6:30.  The Good Dinosaur.  HART will supply popcorn and water free of charge.

One more Box Top Collection for last submission March 1^st.

Nomination of Officers for President & Secretary needed for next year.

Our next meeting will be March 2, 2016 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:20pm with a motion from Amanda Noblit and a second from Lynn Madden.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

January Minutes

HART MINUTES

January 6, 2016

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:35pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, Dawn Knoebel;  Parents – Tom Levan, Sherry Humphrey, Amanda Noblit, Vanessa Stine, and JundyLynn Weaver.

Bob Eick had nothing new for the Vice President’s report.

Amy Snyder had nothing new for the Treasurer’s report.

Dawn Knoebel had nothing new for the Secretary’s report.

Principal’s report.  Mr. Fetterman had several items to discuss.  Box Top funds were used for new Roar T-shirts at $1,000; and a Box of Light class payment of $650.  He is also thinking of purchasing new die cut machines, and building a new handicap access to the playground.

Old Business

Script card fundraiser update:  total is $2,536.88.

New Business & Upcoming Events

Next Box Top submission is March 1^st.

Spring Fundraiser – Gertrude Hawk orders due February 19^th, delivery March 7^th.

Spring Picture day February 18^th – volunteers needed

Gallagher Scholarship fundraiser – 80’s Night on February 13^th at the Elysburg Fire hall, HART will be donating the Disney Tickets.

Vacant positions this year for President and Secretary.  Nominations will be needed for April elections.

Class field trips were discussed.  Mr. Fetterman needs to find out costs, destinations and dates.

HART will not be accepting any teacher requests for reimbursements.  It might be put in the budget for next year.

Family Movie Night planned for February 26^th.  Need to get license, movie ideas (rated PG), snacks (popcorn & water).

Teacher Appreciation Day is Tuesday, May 3^rd.  Suggestions were made to have a breakfast and lunch catered.

Our next meeting will be February 3, 2016 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:26pm with a motion from Tom Levan and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

November Minutes

HART MINUTES

November 4, 2015

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:30pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, Dawn Knoebel;  Parents – Ginger Peoples, JudyLynn Weaver, Jennifer Daubert, Amanda Noblit, Sherry Humphrey, and Jill Swank.

Bob Eick gave the Vice President’s report.  A big thank you to all of the volunteers.

Amy Snyder gave the Treasurer’s report.  Our balance as of 10/31/15 is $20,910.16 and class funds are as follows:

Kindergarten - $900.01

1^st Grade - $1,014.53

2^nd Grade - $2,892.55

3^rd Grade - $3,430.31

4^th Grade - $729.90

The report was approved with a motion from Sherry Humphrey and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Secretary’s report.  The October meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Amanda Noblit and a second from Jill Swank.

Principal’s report.  Mr. Fetterman was not in attendance.

Old Business

Fire Prevention day went well with enough food.  Thank you to Lynn and helpers.

Yankee Candle was handed in, but available online til January.  Thanks Sue.

Harvest Festival was a great day.  Thank you to Sherry, Amanda & crew.  Also a thank you to our high school volunteers. 

Hartman Hustle went well.  Thank you to Jen, Ang & crew.

Pumpkin Decorating Contest Winners:

Merook – best look-a-like

Horne – most heroic

Showers – underdog

Rodriguez – villainous

Habowski – funniest

Gratti – most original

Spotts – best overall

Meyers – cutest

Winners will receive a cupcake party.

New Business & Upcoming Events

Box Tops – last submission was $1,597.10.  Winners will receive a cookie party.

Elementary Memory Book Sale Ends – 11/19

Parent Teacher Conferences – 11/24 & 11/25 (No School)

Thanksgiving Recess – 11/23 – 11/30 (No School)

Book Fair

Scrip card sale letters out next week and due 11/20.  Chairs are the officers.

Raffle ideas for Disney tickets

Extra playground money $700.00 for indoor games & new footballs.

Ideas for a family game night

Our next meeting/Holiday party will be Wednesday, December 2, 2015 @ 6:30pm at OIP in Elysburg.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:42pm.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

October Minutes

HART MINUTES

October 7, 2015

The October meeting of the Hartman Alliance for Residents and Teachers was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Terry Genners in the elementary school library.

In attendance were officers Terry Genners, Bob Eick, and Amy Snyder; teacher rep Tia Brown; and parents Melanie Buhay, Jen Dunkelberger, Sue Griscavage, Bobbi Hancock, Linda Hoy, Sarah Knoebel, Andrea Koch, Christi Moncavage, Amanda Noblit, Kim Pesarchick, Erica Schaeffer, Vanessa Stine, Judy Lynn Weaver, and Allison Wetzel.  (Principal John Fetterman arrived later.)

With the absence of Dawn Knoebel, there was no Secretary’s Report or September minutes; they’ll be reviewed next month.  Judy Lynn agreed to take tonight’s minutes.

Vice President Bob reported that Fire Prevention Day activities today went great.  He noted a problem regarding cookies for Grandparents Day having to do with Box Tops monies.  Bob also encouraged parents to submit their Clearances as soon as possible, as it is taking the school district more time than expected to process everyone’s paperwork.  Details are available on the school’s website.  We need more volunteers with Clearances in order to conduct HART events.

Treasurer Amy confirmed that HART’s accounts have been transferred to First Columbia Bank.  She reported there was no real activity in the class accounts over the past month.  Our General Account balance as of Sept. 30 is $18,597.67, and class funds total $6,908.30.  An extra $50 designated for class funds was divided among 1st-4th grades, for the following totals:

Kindergarten = $110.01

1^st Grade = $738.53

2^nd Grade = $2,585.55

3^rd Grade = $2,952.31

4^th Grade = $521.90

Mrs. Connie Lupold, 5th grade science teacher, spoke about the new Farm to School initiative to promote healthy eating.  For its “Fresh Food of the Month” campaign, the community Wellness Committee selects a food to be served to students and plans its local farm source.  The objective is to get kids to try local foods at school, and inspire them to request those foods at home, as well as encourage parents to then purchase the product locally.  The committee wants to target elementary students.  Mrs. Lupold stated that the committee’s shortcoming is manpower to prepare the snacks.  She also requested help in identifying local farms and gardens that could supply foods, and/or contacts with farmers and growers who’d do a demonstration or presentation on their product.  In addition, she said the district has begun a gardening program which has received a Seed Change grant.

The Harvest Festival & Hartman Hustle will be Friday, Oct. 30.  The Festival committee met to hash out activities.  A bounce house was reserved for $400.  Someone is needed to lead the canned goods collection and distribution.  A craft idea is needed.  Allison got the new Elysburg Burger King to donate cups, drinks, and some coupons.  Each class will be given a pumpkin to decorate in a different book character theme.  The committee will meet Oct. 19 in the LGA.  They’re trying to get high school students to assist with the festival due to the insufficient number of parents with Clearances.

The Facilities Request form was submitted.  Hustle money and shirt orders are still being received.  The T-shirts will be ordered via teacher Dave Fegley with Keegan Tees.  Turkey Hill is donating water, but water cups are needed; there may be enough in the HART Room.  The top fundraisers win lunch from Brewsers; Bobbi offered to pick up their food.

Yankee Candle info was sent home today for the fundraiser held Oct. 1-22; popcorn is also offered this year.  Terry said the officers are working on the SCRIP card fundraiser for the holidays.  We’ve secured Gertrude Hawk for spring/Easter.  Regarding a Skatetown fundraiser, Terry said the Bloomsburg facility offers a $10 card for two activities (e.g. skating, laser tag), for which HART would keep $4 profit.  No date was selected yet.

Homeroom parents were selected:

Kindgergarten

Hauer – Katie Zsido

Gessner – Kim Pesarchick

Rodriguez – Nicole Young

Singley – Janae Semian

Sharrow – Kara Mchale

1^st Grade

Merook – Amanda Noblit

Schu – Amanda Slodysko

Faust – Ginger Peoples

Habowski – Bobbi Hancock

Meyer – Allison Hauer

2^nd Grade

Hilderbrandt – Sue Griscavage

Maley – Cindy Baylor

Rhodes – Sherry Humphrey

Bloom – Candace Heintzelman

Springer – Bridget Carl

3^rd Grade

Stone – Jodi Henry

Spotts – Lynn Madden

Pfirman – Terry Genners

Hower – Vanessa Stine

Hornberger – Karen Cecco

4^th Grade

Horne – Sandy Adams

Harder – Janene Ferrara

Crisp – Melanie Buhay

Gratti – Stacey Fenstermacher

Showers – Karen Devan

Principal Fetterman thanked all volunteers for their efforts this school year.  He would like to order ROAR shirts via Box Tops funds soon, with the current design.

Tia presented Hartman Hustle artwork from 3rd and 4th grade students, from which attendees then selected one design for the Hustle T-shirts following the meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 7:21 p.m., on a motion by Amanda and second by Jen.  The next HART meeting will be Wednesday, Nov. 3, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library.

Respectfully submitted,

Judy Lynn Weaver

September Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at 6:30pm.

In attendance were:  Officers – Terry Genners, Bob Eick, Amy Snyder, Dawn Knoebel;  Teacher Rep – Tia Brown;  Parents – Angela Charnosky, Allison Wetzel, Andrea Koch, Courtney Everitt, Kasie Thorpe, Nick Thorpe, Erica Schaeffer, Bobbi Hancock, Sherry Humphrey, Amanda Noblit, Sarah Knoebel, Kim Pesarchick, Joanna Race, Michelle Conway, Linda Hoy, Sue Griscavage, Kim Levan, Jen Delsite, Kristin Gemberling, and JudyLynn Weaver.

Bob Eick gave the Vice President’s report.  Membership donations are at $1,685.00.  More envelopes are still coming in.  Money will go into class funds.

Amy Snyder gave the Treasurer’s report.  HART will be moving our account from Union Bank in Mt. Carmel to First Columbia Bank in Elysburg.  Our balance as of 8/1/15 is $18,569.27 and class funds are as follows:

Kindergarten - $100.00

1^st Grade - $728.53

2^nd Grade - $2,575.55

3^rd Grade - $2,942.31

4^th Grade – $511.90

The report was approved with a motion from Angela Charnosky and a second from Linda Hoy.

Secretary’s report.  The May meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Amanda Noblit and a second from Michelle Conway.

Principal’s report.  Mr. Fetterman was not in attendance.

New Business & Upcoming Events

Budgeted Expenses for the 2015-2016 school year is $92,150.00.  This report was approved with a motion from Sue Griscavage and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Committee Chairpersons:

Read-N-Quiz – Lisa Bernhard

Campbell Labels, Tyson – Joanna Race

Box Tops – Sherry Humphrey

Clearances are needed for volunteering.

To volunteer you need the following:

* Act 34 (State Police)
* Act 154 (Child Abuse)
* Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint - PA resident less than 10 years)
* Volunteer Affirmation Form (PA resident more than 10 years)
* Volunteer Application
* Volunteer Acknowledgement & State of Confidentiality Form

For more information, please visit the school website.
www.scasd.us
The page can be accessed using the drop down menu "About SCA," found in the upper left hand corner of the website. Then click on "Volunteers" at the bottom of the drop down menu.

Please turn all paperwork into the District Office with Tressa Britch – call ahead, she is a notary and will sign paperwork.

Harvest Festival/Hartman Hustle – October 30^th

Angela Charnosky & Jen Kehler will co-chair hustle

Sherry Humphrey & Amanda Noblit will co-chair festival

T-shirt design contest for 3^rd & 4^th grades…winner picked at next meeting.

Volunteers needed for the day.

Fundraisers

Fall:

Yankee Candle 10/1 – 10/22, delivery 2-4 weeks after, no sales tax - Chair is Sue Griscavage

SCRIP Cards – Officers will Chair

Spring:

Gertrude Hawk – will need Chair

Upcoming Events for September & October:

September:

3rd - Picture Day
3rd - Meet the Teacher Night (Grades 1-4) @ 6:00pm
7th - Labor Day - NO SCHOOL
9th - HART Meeting @ 6:30pm in the Library
16th - 2 Hour Delay
16th - Wacky Wednesday
29th - Grandparent's Day (Grades K, 1, & 2)
30th - Grandparent's Day (Grades 3 & 4)

October:

1^st – In-Service Day – NO SCHOOL

2^nd – Bloomsburg Fair Day – NO SCHOOL

7^th – Fire Prevention Day

16^th – Hat Day

30^th – Harvest Festival/Hartman Hustle

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, October 7^th, 2015 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:24pm with a motion from Sherry Humphrey and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

Volunteer Clearances

Top 5 reasons to get your clearances and volunteer:

* Homeroom Parent
* Harvest Festival
* Classroom Parties
* Field Trips
* HART Activities

To volunteer you need the following:

* Act 34 (State Police) - Free
* Act 154 (Child Abuse) - Free
* Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint - PA resident less than 10 years) - $27.00
* Volunteer Affirmation Form (PA resident more than 10 years)
* Volunteer Application
* Volunteer Acknowledgement & State of Confidentiality Form

Please have all paperwork in before the first day of school, which is August 31st.

For more information, please visit the school website.
www.scasd.us
The page can be accessed using the drop down menu "About SCA," found in the upper left hand corner of the website. Then click on "Volunteers" at the bottom of the drop down menu.

Volunteer Policy

Volunteers

Making the decision to volunteer your time and talents can enhance the educational experience of the students of the Southern Columbia Area School District. If you have an interest in the District’s educational programs, an enjoyment in helping students, and a sincere belief that by volunteering, a contribution will be made to the learning process, you have what is takes to be a volunteer! If you are interested in volunteering in the Southern Columbia Area Schools, please contact the building Principal of the school you wish to serve to begin the application process.

 

Click on this link to download a copy of Southern Columbia Area's revised, Volunteer Policy. The revised policy was adopted April 20, 205:

 

The following volunteer guidelines will be in effect beginning with the 2015-2016, school year:

1. The first step to volunteering is to contact the Principal of the building where you wish to serve. Explain what services you would like to offer. Based on what you relay, the Principal will determine whether you should be classifed as a volunteer or as a visitor. 

 

A Volunteer includes but is not necessarily limited to:  an individual who serves as a volunteer sport coach or otherwise assists and has contact with children in connection with production or conduct of a play, concert, or other curricular, co-curricular, or extracurricular activity;  an individual who serves as a daily, weekly, or other periodic scheduled classroom assistant;  an individual who serves as a school sponsored event chaperone;  or an individual who in connection with a school sponsored activity has contact, unsupervised by a school employee, with a child with respect to whom the individual is not the parent, close relative, or guardian of the child.

 

A volunteer is more than a visitor, and normally involves an individual working directly with, having responsibility for, and having repeated interaction with one or more students.

 

A visitor is an individual whose actions do not rise to the level of a volunteer. As examples, a visitor includes, but is not necessarily limited to: a parent, close relative, or guardian who visits a classroom, auditorium, other school common areas, or private meeting area to make a delivery to, meet with, or share a celebration time with, a student who is the individual’s child or other close relative or for whom the individual is the guardian; an individual who attends a sports event or other extracurricular/co-curricular activity; or an individual who is a career day or other similar speaker or participant visiting to share information with students under the supervision of a school employee.

 

2. Prior to the start of volunteer service, all persons deemed a volunteer must complete a Volunteer Application which  provides basic demographic information about the individual.

 

3, The Principal will review the application and then interview the volunteer. If the prospective volunteer is approved by the Principal, he/she must agree to submit  the following clearances which must be dated no more than one year prior to the volunteer application date:

 

• Act 34 Clearance (State Police)- PA State Police Criminal History Report
• Act 154 Clearance (Child Abuse)  (click on create account)- PA Department of Human Services Child Abuse Report 
• Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania less than 10 years must also secure Act 114 Clearance (Fingerprinting) clearances. 
• Volunteers who have lived in Pennsylvania for 10 years or longer will complete a Volunteer Affirmation form and do not need Act 114 clearances.

 

4. All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Acknowledgment and State of Confidentiality form

 

5.  Volunteers who will be, or are anticipated to be, in direct contact with students 10 or more hours/week, must submit the results of a TB Test which contains documentation from an examining physician indicating the volunteer is free from active TB disease. 

 

 

6.  The principal or designee is responsible for collecting all documentation and verifying the legitimacy of the clearances before forwarding it to the District Office. All of the aformentioned forms and clearances will be held by the Principal until all are received.  Once this occurs, the Principal will forward the complete packet of documents to the District Office.

 

7. All volunteers who plan to provide service over an aggregate period of time exceeding four (4) weeks throughout the school year, and/or who provide direct services to students, must be approved by the Board prior to providing services to the District.

 

 

8. The District Office will maintain a list of active volunteers and will be responsible for monitoring each volunteer’s compliance with the three-year background check update requirements. Volunteers are required to provide updated clearances every three years so that background check reports on file are never older than three years.

 

9.  The principal will be responsible for ensuring all volunteers are provided an orientation session associated with their assignments. The actual orientation can be led by the principal or principal’s designee.  

 

10.  Requests to serve as a volunteer must be approved annually by the principal.

 

11. The volunteer cannot serve in a building or area of responsibility other than that to which he/she has been approved for service. 

 

May Minutes

The meeting was called to order by Treasurer Linda Hoy on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 6:38pm.

In attendance were:  Officers - Linda Hoy, Dawn Knoebel;  Teacher Rep - Tia Brown;  Parents - Bob Eick, Amanda Noblit, JudyLynn Weaver, Angela Charnosky, Allison Wetzel, Tom Levan, Kristin Gemberling, and Sherry Humphrey.

Vice President's report.  Sue Griscavage was not in attendance.

Linda Hoy gave the Treasurer's report.  Our balance as of 4/30/15 is $26, 159.92 and class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten - $778.53
1st Grade - $2,053.60
2nd Grade - $4,229.31
3rd Grade - $1,609.90
4th Grade - $3,009.95
The report was approved with a motion from Bob Eick and a second from Angela Charnosky.

Secretary's report.  The April meeting minutes were reviewed.  There was a motion to approve from Bob Eick and Amanda Noblit.

Principal's report.  Mr. Fetterman asked for volunteers for Field Day on June 3rd, and mentioned moving on up day on June 1st.  He also gave a big Thank You on behalf of the whole staff for Teacher Appreciation.

Old Business
Basket Raffle that was held on Family & Community Night made a profit of $553.00.  Thank you to all that donated.
WBRE WeatherBug camera will be installed on the Middle School facing the Elementary School tomorrow, May 7th.
Box Tops - Last collection sometime next week.
Labels - Still looking for a volunteer to chair.

New Business & Upcoming Events
Fundraisers for next year:  Fall - Yankee Candle;  Spring - Gertrude Hawk
Mr. Fetterman is looking into the possibility of getting new/cheaper school picture people.

Black and Gold Day 5/1
1st Grade Nature Day 5/5
4th Grade Gym Show 5/6
2nd Grade Field Trip (Lake Tobias) 5/8
Deputy Phil Assembly for Grades K-3 5/14
Flip Flop Friday 5/15
1st Grade Field Trip (Chocolate World & Zoo America) 5/15
4th Grade Field Trip - Horne & Showers (R.B. Winter State Park) 5/18
4th Grade Field Trip - Crisp & Harder (R.B. Winter State Park) 5/19
No School - Memorial Day 5/25
Beach Day 5/29
3rd Grade Field Trip (Pioneer Tunnel) 5/29
Movin' On Up Day 6/1
Field Day 6/3
No School - Act 80 Day 6/5
Knoebels School Picnic 6/8
Last Day of School - Early Dismissal 6/9

Effective July 1st, all volunteers will be required to have clearances.  Please visit the school website at www.scasd.us for more information.

Officers for next year:
President - Terry Genners
Vice President - Bob Eick
Treasurer - Amy Snyder
Secretary - Dawn Knoebel

Thank you to Sue Griscavage and Linda Hoy for serving.

And Thank You to all of our parent volunteers for helping this year!

Our next meeting will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 @ 6:30pm in the Library.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:06pm with a motion from Amanda Noblit and a second from Tom Levan.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary

April Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President Terry Genners at 6:35pm on Wednesday, April 8, 2015.

In attendance were:  Officers - Terry Genners, Linda Hoy, Dawn Knoebel;  Teacher Rep. - Tia Brown;  Parents - Roxanne Zuber, Tom Levan, Sherry Humphrey, Allison Wetzel, Amanda Noblit, Angela Charnosky, Bob Eick, JudyLynn Weaver, and Michelle Conway.

Vice President's report.  Sue Griscavage was not in attendance.

Linda Hoy gave the Treasurer's report.  Our balance as of 3/31/15 is $30,460.49 and class funds are as follows:
Kindergarten - $435.00
1st grade - $2,285.77
2nd grade - $2,943.78
3rd grade - $569.37
4th grade - $2,460.42
The report was approved with a motion from Angela Charnosky and a second from Bob Eick.

Secretary's report.  The February meeting minutes were reviewed.  (There was no meeting in March due to snow.)  There was a motion to approve from Bob Eick and a second from Amanda Noblit.

Principal's report.  Mr. Fetterman was not in attendance.

Old Business
Wolfgang Candy Fundraiser Total Sales $19,616.20 for a profit of $9,815.33
50% General Account = $4,907.67
50% Class Funds Account = $4,907.66
K:  35/173 = 20%  $991.53
1st:  37/173 = 21%  $1,040.53
2nd:  45/173 = 26%  $1,285.53
3rd:  37/173 = 21%  $1,040.53
4th:  19/173 = 11%  $549.53
Only 173 students out of 541 students participated.

New Business & Upcoming Events
Sherry Humphrey had several things to discuss:
Bus trip to Philadelphia on 4/11 made a profit of $507.00
Box Tops last collection was $1,318.20 for a year total of $5,150.00
Discussion on whether to buy/raise money for WeatherBug Weather Station - WBRE already donated the camera.  Maybe involve Middle and High School.

Still looking for someone to chair Labels for Education.

Spring Recess 4/3 - 4/6
Sports Day 4/7
Super Hero Day 4/8
Invisible (Camo) Day 4/9
Neon Day 4/10
Black and Gold Day 4/13
Reading/Writing PSSAs for 3rd & 4th grades 4/14 - 4/17
Math PSSAs for 3rd & 4th grades 4/21 - 4/24
Book Fair 4/22 - 4/29, volunteers needed
Kindergarten Field Trip 4/23
Science PSSAs for 4th grade 4/28 - 5/1
Family & Community Night and Art Show 4/29
Basket Raffle 4/29

Elections for Officers at Family & Community Night
Bob Eick was nominated for Vice President with a motion from Angela Charnosky and a second from Allison Wetzel.  He accepted the nomination.
We are still looking for nominations for Treasurer.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 4-8, need volunteers to serve lunch to the teachers.  We will be asking parents to donate food and beverages.

Our next and last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, May 6, 2015 @ 6:30pm.

Meeting was adjourned at 7:45pm with a motion from Michelle Conway and a second from Bob Eick.

Dawn Knoebel, Secretary