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Minutes
Minutes of General membership meeting dated January 14,
2008.
I. Meeting called to order at 7:00 P.M. by Co-Vice President Pat Strickling.
In attendance: Anneke DiSpigno, Kathy Dooley, Maggie Jurges, Valerie
Lyon-Parker, Lori Morrow, Melanie Ottley, Kelly Pederson, Mikaela Pederson,
Anita Rasset, Shevaun Rudkin-Clark, Pat Strickling and Kenneth Vedra.
Kathy Dooley motioned to accept minutes from December meeting. Shevaun Rudkin-Clark
2nd the motion. All were in favor.
II. Treasurer's Report
Opening Balance was $29,788.14
Income of 136.11
Expenses of 12,721.60
Ending balance $17,202.65
III. Unfinished Business:
a. Parent Advisory Committee: Valerie Lyon-Parker reports from December
meeting: Mark Dalton from Food Services talked about the school food
program. School currently collecting food scrapes/milk cartons for
recycling efforts to benefit the "Food for Flowers" program.
January meeting: Presentation of school budget. Sue Thomas Director
of Special Education spoke to services provided to all of Whatcom County
for ages Pre-K to 21 years. Highly Capable Learners program discussed.
Thank you Valerie!
b. SMS Directories. Directories mailed to all PTSA members in December
and will also be available in the school main office for $3.00 each.
Thank you Heather Whalen.
c. School Dance in January was a success. All enjoyed music and refreshments.
A big thanks to SMS staff and all who volunteered to make this a safe
and enjoyable event.
IV. New Business:
a. Dr. Vedra Superintendent for the Bellingham School District address:
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Operations and Technology Levy will be up for replacement on the March 11th ballot.
The operations levy accounts for about 20% of the district's budget. Please remember
to vote!
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Pat Strickling motioned to donate $99.00 to the Citizen Advisory Committee for
support of the levy. Shevaun Rudkin-Clark 2nd the motion. All were in favor.
b. Science Trip being organized by Doug Robinson which will be a three day trip
to Vancouver B.C. with estimated cost of $420.00 per student plus price of meals.
Mr. Robinson to report back regarding details of trip and costs.
c. Vision, Hearing & Scoliosis screening scheduled for January 22nd. Volunteers
are still needed.
V. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 P.M. Next meeting February 11, 2008.
Respectfully submitted
Melanie Ottley for Secretary Dana Moon
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