Join us tomorrow, Monday, September 30th for our first PTA meeting and budget vote for this school year!
Remember only current members are eligible to vote and membership restarts each school year. Sign up by tonight, Sunday, Sept 29th to be eligible to vote tomorrow. If you are unsure about your membership status, email us to confirm at gesdpta@gesdk12.org
Come to a meeting to learn more about how you can support your community schools and help make fun and educational programs possible for our scholars and their families. All are welcome to attend, even if you are not a member yet!
Or join us on Zoom if you are unable to attend in person: Click here to log in
Meeting ID: 518 775 5730 | Passcode: GEPTA25
Full meeting schedule for the year:
Sep 30th - Kings
Oct 30th - Blvd **New Date!!
Nov 19th - Park
Dec 17th - Kings
Jan 28th - Blvd
Feb 25th - Park
Mar 25th - Kings
Apr 29th - Blvd
May 27th - Park
Jun 24th - Kings
All of our monthly meetings take place at 6pm in one of the school libraries and on Zoom: Click here to log in | Meeting ID: 518 775 5730 | Passcode: GEPTA25
SEPTEMBER MEETING AGENDA
Establish Quorum, Voting Instructions Teresa Bushey, Amanda Teetz 3 Minutes
Presidents Report Teresa Bushey 5 minutes
Principals Reports Kirstin Tompson, Kingsborough 5 Minutes
Pauline Benjamin, Park Terrace 5 Minutes
Brian DiPasquale, Boulevard 5 Minutes
Treasurer’s Report Melissa Hally 5 Minutes
Budget Presentation Melissa Hally 10 Minutes
Budget Vote Membership 2 Minutes
Membership Report Britney Niforos, Chair 2 Minutes
Audit Committee Report Gregory Niforos, Chair 2 Minutes
Photo Days Report Alyssa Johnson, Chair 2 Minutes
Reflections Report Lisa Gutta, Chair 2 Minutes
Fundraising Committee Melissa Hally, Chair 2 Minutes
Bylaws Committee Britney Niforos, Chair 2 Minutes
Upcoming Event Updates
Nature Scavenger Hunt, October 5th 5 Minutes
Spooky STEM Event, October 23rd - Volunteers Needed
Participating in Trunk or Treat, October 29th
Classroom Votes on ½ day theme - November 5th - Volunteers for prep
Fundraiser Pick-Up, 11/4 - Volunteers Needed
Boulevard & Park Terrace Retake Day, November 19th
Teacher Appreciation, Coffee Restock in all 3 Buildings, TBD
Kingsborough Retake Day, December 3rd
Holiday Traditions From Around The World, TBD - Volunteers Needed
Open Floor 2 minutes per comment, Secretary will take Notes, PTA response at later date. Please be respectful of everyone. 10 Minutes
Adjournment
Proposed Budget
Treasurer's Report
JUNE 2024 MINUTES FOR APPROVAL
Kind of meeting: Regular
Name of Governing Body: Association
Date: 06/10/24
Place: Boulevard
Hour of meeting: 6:00pm
President in attendance: n/a
Vice President in attendance: Alicia Morici
Secretary in attendance: Sarah Pillo
Treasurer in attendance: Melissa Hally
Previous Minutes: Approved
Treasurers Report: attached
All Motions:
Summer budget presentation and vote
Greg Niforos gave motion to approve
Carrie Sweeney 2nd to approve
APPROVED
Program Topic, names of participants, and important points covered:
Discussion on virtual meeting options
Google Meet is not efficient to use for those who are visually impaired
Car wash code….can we advertise in other areas
Will send out calendar of all free all PTA member meetings
Openings for membership chair and fundraising chair
Showing field day shirts
Fulton County Youth Day 7/17…..rain date of 7/18….rail station park
Flyers going home with a parental permission form if going with someone other than parent
Looking for volunteers to help that day
PTA to have a table to promote organization……have a carnival like activity at table
Lots of activities/STEM Kits/ lots of different organizations
Can PTA share event on facebook?
Audit: need chair to schedule for Feb-June
Story Time: Reach out to smullen for support with storytime
Guest readers in general?
Membership= Open as of 6/9
Log in from facebook or from membership page
Sign up as individual or family
Can sign up with a $25 donation as well as an option
Trying to things to raise money
Giving away the last 4 scholarships for this years graduating class (1K each)
Have to revamp scholarship committee….looking for a volunteer to help treasurer
Meeting with staff to review field trips and goals for next year
Possibly 6/25 and 6/26
Looking for better/newer/efficient ways to do things for the scholars
Send new ideas our way
Spaghetti dinner at plaza as a fundraiser?
Each event was sponsored by………
Open Floor:
Library: Thank PTA for partnership
Had meeting with all 3 principals and will be bringing back field trip to the library twice a year starting next year
Align libraries curriculum with current school curriculum
Met with district at board meeting and will now be better aligning goals with district goals
Will also be at Kindergarten orientation day
Kids event…touring the city as an event and at the library
Hour of adjournment: 6:52 pm
