Monday, Nov. 18, 2019
- Welcome & Pledge
- Assemblywoman Simotas: School Funding Updates (3-5 min)
- She was able to have $500k allocated to upgrading the stage and auditorium!
- Upgrades will be structural and technological.
- She also announced the G&T placement issue has been resolved and PS 85 children will receive the same benefit of G&T children at other schools.
- Council Member Costa Constantinides: G&T Updates (3-5 min)
- Funding has been secured for our state-of-the-art early education building to replace the TCUs next year! This building will be low carbon emissions and will be an example for the community in terms of building standards.
- As in past years, $50k has been secured for technology upgrades in the school. This funding will be available in January.
- He spoke in a bit more detail about the G&T issue. It stems from a clerical error on the original form for G&T children at PS 85. He took it all the way to the mayor’s office and has been assured this will no longer be an issue in the future.
- SLT elections: The three candidates were introduced and the election took place by ballot.
- Alia Ganapovski: not present; a prepared statement was read by Rebekah, PA Co-Secretary
- Shawnta Mays: present; she gave a brief statement about herself and what she would advocate for
- America Flores: not present; a prepared statement was read by Rebekah, PA Co-Secretary
- Votes were collected and counted by Carmen Guerra-Yonks /
- America Flores won the position and was announced as the winner
- President’s Report
- Recap Spooktacular earnings and feedback
- We made $2812.18 from the spooktacular which was able to fund nearly all of our Rioult Dance program for 4th graders!
- Yankee Candle Fundraiser update: currently at $1200 profit to the PA!
- Movie Night: December 6th: PJ and plushie night!
- We have some ideas for events in the Spring, but would love the input of the parent community! Potential suggestions are:
- Spring Dance
- Novel Night (dress as a character from your favorite novel)
- STEM Night
- If you have an idea or want to assist in planning, please reach out to us via facebook or email.
- Treasurers Report: attached separately
- Recap Spooktacular earnings and feedback
Date:
Monday, November 18, 2019