May 08 Meeting Minutes

Meeting Date: May 8, 2017

Meeting Location: Columbus Gifted Academy

  • Call to Order @ 6:30 pm
  • Mrs. R Report
    • See school calendar
    • 2017-18 Spruce Up Day
      • August 6, 10 am to 2 pm
      • Classroom assignments made available at the event
      • 100 W. 4th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
    • 2017-18 Back to School Night
      • August 21, 6 pm to 8 pm
      • 100 W. 4th Ave, Columbus, OH 43201
  • Teacher/Staff Items:
    • SOS: Signs of Suicide Prevention Program presentation, see more at www.nationwidechildrens.org/suicide-prevention
    • Author Visit request for 2017-18 school year
      • Mr Leopold proposed to invite Bryan Collier, for a cost of $3,200 including author fee and airfare
      • Motion to commit $3,200 from 2017-18 budget and to dedicate substantial fundraising opportunity (likely fall read-a-thon) to the effort
      • Motion approved (voice vote, no dissenting votes)
    • Pride Brunch 2016
      • Ms McGonigle proposed for the PTO to fund 5 discounted tickets for Pride Brunch 2017 totalling $150
      • Motion to approve the request approved (voice vote, no dissenting votes)
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Spirit Wear
    • Bags purchased for all scholars and staff for Field Day
  • Events
    • Phoenix Phair
    • Field Day
      • May 19
      • Volunteers needed, sign-up forthcoming
  • Adjournment