CSPN Board Meeting

September 14, 2007

In attendance: The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. with Pam Rose, Dr. Susan Copeland, Claudia Lakey, Senese Duhart, Janet Denkler, Lee Meyers and Bethany Walker in attendance.

Minutes: The minutes for the August 14 board meeting and the August 16 parent meeting were approved as submitted.

Fall Fest: Chair Bethany Walker reported on progress for this October 25 event.  The group agreed the silent auction should be held again this year with individual items rather than class baskets.  Bethany noted that she would need to identify someone to be in charge of the silent auction.  Pam provided her with a list of volunteers and Bethany will try to find someone on that list to handle the auction.  She proposed having a “Little Candy Shop of Horrors” rather than giving out candy at each booth and the board agreed.  Board members also suggested holding a cupcake walk and a book walk.  Prices were set at $10 for a wristband for ages 6 and up and $5 for children ages 5 and younger.  The class scarecrow contest will be held again this year since it was such a popular activity last year.  The board approved a Fall Fest budget of $750.  Bethany will notify the board by email if she needs to exceed that budget in order to purchase reusable items such as a fog machine or strobe light.  If she buys reusable items, she will also buy a large plastic tub, label it “Fall Fest Supplies” and place it in the storage room after the event. 

Chik-fil-A: The board expressed appreciation to Rebecca Scott for suggesting this idea, which netted nearly $240 for Campus from the first Chik-fil-A night.  This event will be repeated the first Tuesday of every month, with the next one scheduled for October 2.

Support Drive: Janet Denkler, Support Drive chair, reported that we are now at 41% participation with a total of $8,094.30 as of September 13.  Susan repeated her interest in getting to 100% participation as an indicator of parental support for the school.  Ms. Thomson’s class is already at 90%.  Janet will send a reminder home next week, and room parents may be asked to contact parents to encourage them to show their support with any amount they can offer.  A Blue Jean day will be awarded to each class that reaches 100%.  If we reach 90% participation school-wide we will have a school-wide Blue Jean day (in addition to the individual class ones).  Susan suggested the Blue Jeans day be scheduled to coincide with Fall Fest. 

Grandparents Day:  Susan reported that 127 grandparents attended Grandparents Day on September 6, which is an excellent level of participation and another indicator of family support for the school.

Intercession: Susan reported that 110 children registered for Intercession activities, with more than 70 signing up for the full day.  She noted that the Intercession Committee has learned a lot about what is most appealing to the children.  Information will be sent home to participants confirming the sessions for which they are registered. 

Chairs and Co-Chairs: As of today, we don’t have either a chair or co-chair for the Yearbook or Family Fun night.  Board members will try to recruit volunteers for these posts and report back to Pam. 

Cookie Dough Sale: Chair Carmen Wilson is making excellent progress in preparing for this sale.

Goals: Susan will compile the teachers’ small and large wish list items and email the list to board members for consideration.  She is investigating the feasibility of a wireless network with tech support people from both the U of M College of Education and Memphis City Schools. 

Treasurer’s Report: Janet reviewed the Treasurer’s Report, which included $3,317.96 in net income for the month of August.

Adopt A School: Susan announced that White Station Optimist Club has adopted Campus, and they want to do something significant for the school.  Former U of M Dean Clarence Hampton is leading this initiative.

Adjournment and Next Meeting: The board agreed the next meeting will be held on Friday, October 5 at 1:30 pm since the second Friday is during Fall Break.  All are welcome to attend.  There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:45.