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GEPTA Meeting March 25th at Kingsborough and on Zoom

Updated: Mar 24

Join us Tuesday, March 25th for our monthly PTA meeting.


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


Upcoming meetings:


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


Remember only current members are eligible to vote and membership restarts each school year. Sign up to be a member at https://gesd.givebacks.com/store. If you are unsure about your membership status, email us to confirm at gesdpta@gesdk12.org



MARCH MEETING AGENDA

Establish Quorum Amanda Teetz 2 Minutes


Vote to Approve Minutes February Meeting 2 Minutes


Presidents Report Teresa Bushey 10 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


Fundraising Committee Melissa Hally, Chair 5 Minutes


Advocacy Report Teresa Bushey 5 Minutes


Bylaws Vote Teresa Bushey, Amanda Teetz

Each change to our bylaws will be presented by President one at a time.

After each item is presented, the floor will be open and Members will have an opportunity to debate for or against, 2 minutes each. After a maximum of 10 minutes, a vote will take place. 



Upcoming Event Updates 5 Minutes

  • Spring Photos - 3/26 (Boulevard)

  • Book Bingo, MS, 3/31

  • Ready, Tech, Go!, Blvd 5/2

  • Blvd Courtyard Event - TBD

  • “Planting Community” - TBD



Open Floor 2 minutes per comment, 10 Minutes

Secretary will take notes, PTA response at later date. Please be

Respectful of everyone.


Adjournment



February Meeting Minutes, to be approved



Proposed Bylaws Changes, to be approved by membership at March meeting


The 2025 Bylaws were updated via the NYS PTA Bylaws Wizard, in addition the following amendments are proposed:


+ Maintaining Membership Dues at $5 per member, even with NYS and National increase.


Intentional Changes to GEPTA Unit Bylaws:


ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION: Section 2.c

  • Extended term length from one year to two years.


ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION: Section 3.e

  • Reduced Nominating Committee report timeline from one month to two weeks prior to membership meeting.


Additions to GEPTA Unit Bylaws:


ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION: Section 2.f

  • Officers must not be members of the same immediate family or household as other officers serving in the same term. 


ARTICLE VII - OFFICERS AND THEIR ELECTION: Section 4

  • The involuntary removal of an officer, board member, or committee member shall require two-thirds vote of the Executive Board. Any such individual who fails to fulfill his or her duties or fails to abide by the unit’s bylaws, policies, and/or code of conduct shall be removed in accordance with the procedures outlined in this unit’s policy. Any vacated office is to be filled as described in Section 5.


ARTICLE XI - MEETINGS OF THE ASSOCIATION: Section 6

  • Any active member can speak during the public comment period for a time limited to 2 minutes. Non-member(s) may speak with approval of the majority of the executive board. The Secretary will take notes, and if necessary, the executive committee will respond at a later date. 


ARTICLE XII - COMMITTEES: Section 9

  • A committee of building engagement shall be appointed by the executive board for each of our schools: Boulevard Engagement Committee, Kingsborough Engagement Committee, and Park Terrace Engagement Committee.






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Meetings are open to all in the community, not just members, and are held the first Tuesday of each month at 6pm at one of the elementary schools. They are also accessible remotely via Zoom. View our events page and follow us on facebook for details on the next meeting date and location.
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