Windham Parent Network
Membership Meeting
April 14, 2008
Attendance |
Documents Distributed |
Suzanne Kelly
Laiza Collazo
Kelly Richmond
Pat Calvo
Barbara Kaczowski |
Agenda
03/08 Meeting Minutes
Financial Report
Director’s Report
PBS Handout |
Call to Order @ 6:00 p.m.
Approval of Minutes:
- Motion to accept with corrections stated by Kelly Richmond.
- Seconded by Laiza Collazo
- Motion Passed
Financial Report: Barbara Kaczowski
Documentation: Financial Report
- With most of our events starting in the next few months, we should an increase of expenses.
- Some expenses are not charged against WPN yet such as: laptop computer, printer for office.
- Motion to accept stated by Laiza Collazo
- Seconded by Kelly Richmond
- Motion Passed
Director’s Report: Pat Calvo
Documentation: Director’s Report
- Pat discusses how she has been involved with many different projects over the last few months.
- All discussed in her report, but specific items to mention: WPN is co-sponsoring Horizon Wings for Riverfest on May 17th.
- She has been involved with Student crisis intervention at the High School.
Padres en Accion: Laizo Collazo
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Has started as of today, 04/14/08. 11 Parents. 16 Children, 7 Childcare providers, 2 Kitchen Staff.
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She will also be holding another session at Cameo Drive for working parents during the month of May.
Local Capacity Grant: Laiza Collazo
Superintendents Meeting w/ Paul Perzanowski: Suzanne Kelly
Parents for a Better School Environment: Barbara Kaczowski
Documentation: PBS Handout
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This group effort started from complaints that surfaced during a WMS PTSO meeting. It was determined that a separate meeting needed to be held, and more out reach to other parents should be attempted.
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A meeting was held on March 7th, attended by 20-25 parents.
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At this meeting a list of problems was determined, and a list of requests that would be made to WMS Administration.
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The PBS document was developed based on this meeting, and a date to meet with Administration was set.
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On April 1st this meeting was held, this is the first the Administration had heard the information being presented. It was the general consensus that they were defensive, and the meeting was not fruitful, but this was anticipated and expected. A follow up letter was sent to the Administration, again offering cooperation. To remind them that we expect a timely response.
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The next meeting for follow-up with the Admin is established for May 5th.
May Membership Meeting: Pat Calvo
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We would like to consider changing the venue for the May meeting to take place at Fred’s Brick House Pizza. Jason has offered to sing with the kids. We feel this might entice more people to attend, and it is the last meeting for membership before the summer break.
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All agreed that this would be a nice change.
Stories in the Park: Kelly Richmond
April Clean Sweep: Laiza Collazo
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We will be sending out a mailing asking for volunteers.
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We will get coffee and donuts, and do a Raffle for a gift card for the volunteers.
Smoking Ban Ordinance: Pat Calvo
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We should try to start with 3rd Thursdays, to declare People’s Park a non-smoking area.
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We will start by writing a letter to the First Selectwoman, and the 3rd Thursday Committee.
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At the Festival we will solicit signatures for the Smoking Ban at Memorial Park.
Health and Safety Fair:
Meeting Adjourned @ 7:35 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Barbara Kaczowski
Community Organizer
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