August Meeting Minutes

NCA Parent Faculty Association

Meeting Minutes

August 31, 2009 7p.m.

Location: United Methodist Church 5420 Southside Blvd. Nampa, ID

Called to order 7:16pm

Welcome & Thank You’s-Amber Gunnell Thank You’s too Jean Andrews and the Music Theater of Idaho for sports equipment donation, Andrea Egan and Mishawn Merrill for their hard work as founders.

Presidency Reports:

VP/Treasurer-Holle McRae

Bank Deposit- Deadline for opening a checking account is October 2^nd, NCA will be getting $50 per account that is opened since we do not have our 501-c-3 status yet.

Bank of the West checking account is as follows: deposit of $175 for dues + $10 from dues collected BOD meeting, Idaho Press check for $105 balance $280.22

Secretary-Andrea Egan read minutes from July

PFA Council Reports:

Fundraisers-Christine Plummer- Kick off fundraiser, Boise Best, Sept 22^nd, forms need turned in Oct 6^th, Oct 9^th will give forms to company, Oct 30^th pick up product 3:30 to 6pm. Prizes- every child who participates (sells or donation) will get to choose a prize, 5 items sold- student gets a pizza party during lunch, 10 items sold -student get a gift card to Dairy Queen for $10, 25 items sold- student gets $25 gift card to Target, 50 items sold- student gets $50 Target Card, 75 items sold-student gets $75 gift card to Target, 100 items sold-student gets $100 gift card to Best Buy,

Coupon/Business Directory Book -Addy Cagle- Not enough responses to put together a book. Advertising will be on the website and newsletter, or flyers, cost will be less to businesses. More details to follow.

Get Acquainted Night (September 3, 2009 6:30-8pm) -Pam Kruck/Jody Luke- fans to advertise our name and get the organizations name out. Ice cream will be sold for $1. 4 different varieties of ice cream will be available that night. Schwan’s will provide everything for the booth. Water bottles will also be available for sale at $1 each.

Window Decals -Addy Cagle/Jody Luke/Sabrina Orihuela- NCA window decals, will put on web store, white, blue, burgundy colors, some will be the crest and bumper sticker prices, $5 and $8, sports ones will be available as sports are added.

Grant Committee-Milk Cooler- JoLynn Morriss- got the grant from United Dairyman’s. This will allow the school to provide milk to students at a very cheap rate.

Lunches-Holle McRae- There is a local deli that makes everything from scratch. They have agreed to have a catered lunch available, delivered to school each day, more details to come, might be several weeks.

Old Business:

T-shirt by JoLynn Morriss- Sample shirts will be available Sept 3^rd to view. Orders will be taken at events, or on website through paypal, prices will be $10 and $11.50.

*Election of New Presidency-Amber Gunnell/Christine Plummer

President-Amber Gunnell- nominate last month, wait until after presidency has been voted in on Wednesday, (President voted in on 9/2/09 unanimous)

Vice President-Christine Plummer- nominated last month, unanimous voting

Treasurer-Julie Gilster- Andrea Egan nominated, Holle 2^nd, unanimous voting (Julie will be added to checking account as approved signer).

Secretary-JoLynn Morriss- nominated last month, unanimous voting

Parent Representative- Holle McRae- Holle nominated self, Andrea Egan 2^nd, unanimous voting

Ad in Press Tribune for Music Volunteers/Instruments-Addy Cagle- Per Mr. Marvosh, Ad had some response, but not a lot. Most calls were for volunteering, not to many on instruments. Still need help with instruction and instruments, ran the ad for free for 1 week due to Addy’s contact at Idaho Press. Thank you letter will be sent out.

New Business:

* Vote on Bylaws and Standing Rules-Amber Gunnell-- wait until Sept Meeting,

PFA Book-JoLynn Morriss- book was shown to parents and will be present at all PFA functions.

Curriculum/Board of Directors- Isaac Moffett- unable to attend due to legal actions being taken, letter from Chairman asking Mr. Moffett not to attend tonight.

Capital Educators Grants/Walmart grants for teachers/music department- Amber Gunnell and Erin Taylor (Kaleidoscope Art Program) reported that these grants are available for teachers to apply for. She has been working to get the music department a grant to help with instruments.

Box tops/ Campbell’s Labels- Michelle Rollins, Piper Skogland- Capri suns, Piper will have boxes placed in each room to collect Capri suns. Teachers can collect box tops and Campbell’s soup labels in the classroom. Boxes/Coffee cans will be placed in rooms once available.

Adjourned- 8:18pm

July PFA General Meeting Minutes

PFA General Meeting

July 30, 2009

Called to order 7:02pm

Welcome and Thank You’s Teachers and EA’s welcomed by Amber.

Presidency Reports:

Secretary- Andrea Eagan read minutes from June 2009 meeting.

Treasurer- Holle McRae announced that the checking account has been set up, so we will be collecting dues tonight for PFA membership. A check has been written to NCA for the rummage sale. Starting August 12^th Bank of the West is running a special, if PFA members open a checking account, after the first $250 direct deposit, the account holder will receive $100 from the bank. Also, once they open that account they will receive free checking, the bank pays for the first box of checks. If parents open an account and mentions that they are part of the PFA then the bank will donate $50 to the PFA for each account opened.

President- Amber Gunnell discussed some of the events that were planned at the fundraising/social event meeting from July 21, 2009. All events are subject to change based on Headmaster Bush’s approval and availability of calendar. September- Movie night with history movie, concessions, and Schwan’s Ice Cream. Also, we will look into the National History Day competition. October will be a literacy day, where we dress up characters of a book. December we will do a service based project and holidays around the world celebrations. This even would include a breakfast. April 30^th will be Heritage Celebration with costumes, music and historic impersonators. Possibly have some of the older boys dress up as minute men. Tonya Freeman is the contact person for this event. End of the Art program and volunteer recognition will be moved to May. We will continue that rummage sale again this year in June/July and include a uniform swap with this. It was also discussed that at the end of each PFA meeting we will hold a uniform swap as students start to grow out of current uniforms.

PFA Council Reports:

Fundraising- Christine Plummer discussed that from the rummage sale and a few items being sold on Craigslist, total funds were $263.65. July 21, 2009 there was a meeting and 18 parents showed up. Lots of ideas were present, and we were able to narrow it down and this list of events will be present to Headmaster for approval. Although many parents did not want to see product sales as a fundraiser, due to being the first year as a PFA and no monies from previous years, this is something that we cannot avoid. Maybe in years to follow, this can be something that we can opt out of. The product fundraiser this year will be Boise’s Best. The PFA will receive 40% profits. Other fundraiser for the year will be script sales, box tops, Chef Pierre pies, and Papa Murphy’s cards.

Social Events Committee- Pam Kruck reminded us of upcoming events. August 5^th 7-th grades will meet to do poster for car wash. August 7^th will be the car wash for grades 7-9 from 10am- 2pm. August 13^th will be the kindergarten meet and greet, 7pm at Lion’s Park. Sing up sheet was passed around for more committee members.

Volunteer Committee: In need of a new committee leader. This person is in charge of room parents and volunteers for the rooms.

Old Business:

Collection of dues- Holle McRae passed around sign-up sheet for those wanting to become PFA members, dues were collected at end of meeting.

Elections/Nominations

President- Amber Gunnell nominated self, Holle McRae 2nd

Vice President- Christine Plummer nominated self, Pam Kruck 2nd

Secretary- Jolynn Morriss nominated self, Andrea Eagan 2^nd

Denise Aggen nominated self, Becky Gabert 2^nd

Treasure- Holle McRae nominated self, Andrea Eagan 2nd

Parent Representative- Andrea Eagan nominated self, JoLynn Morriss 2^nd

Kaleidoscope program- Amber Gunnell read letter from Erin Taylor. Our art program will be similar to the Reflections Program of PTA. We are hoping to get the program going in October, there will be information to follow. There will be end of the year recognition. Erin is hoping to have a committee meeting in August. Teachers at the academy are encouraged to involved. Please email Erin if you are interested in helping out with this committee.

T-shirts- Shawna Schneiderman informed us that everything is ready to go with the t-shirts, we just need the $50 set up fee. These shirts will be appropriate for t-shirt day, PE, or extracurricular activities. These will be white shirts with NCA on the front and the Minuteman logo. If we order over 200 we can get the shirt for under $5 if less then that they will be $10. We need to get PayPal set up so that orders can be placed through the web store. We can also order hoodies and sweatshirts through this company with no minimum number to order. Hoodies are $18.50 our cost. Sabrina Oriheula volunteered to help with this committee.

New Business:

Music Program- Mr. Marvosh discussed that music in a classical education encompasses everything. Grades 1^st to 9^th will get music. Grades 7-9^th , approximately 150 students, will have music everyday. There will be 2 choirs and 2 orchestras. Grammar classes will have music every other day. Mrs. Cook will be instructing 2 classes. He is in need of lots of help with ideas, time, materials, skills. He will get a list of instruments needed that will be placed on the PFA website. The biggest needs are:

1. Instruments- Students will need to provide their own instruments. Classes will not be performance based only, they be taught appreciation and history.

2. No performance venue- We will need to rent something each time there is a performance. Anticipate that there will be 400 to be seated at each event. Stay away from gyms because of the acoustics. Maybe donations can be taken at the performances to help cover the costs of renting. Many volunteers will be need from making programs, supervising students, and set up.

3. Music Curriculum- We don’t have any materials such as sheet music (can’t copy because of copy write laws), we have no rhythm instruments for grammar classes. Possibly looking a recorders because of cost.

4. Would like to have a piano accompanist

5. Uniforms- It would be nice if we could have choir robs, but they are very expensive to purchase. Kids tend to whine about these but when in a performance or competition they look very nice.

6. Risers- These are very expensive to purchase. We could look at building a set. It is nice to have student at different levels so that everyone can have eye contact with instructor. If we build a set they would need to have carpet.

The academy is currently looking into the Dustin Wells foundation for musical instruments. Also, we can look to the community in the way of retired persons to help with instruction.

Meeting Adjourned at 8:16 pm

April PFA Meeting Minutes

NCA PARENT FACULTY ASSOCIATION

Meeting Minutes

April 2, 2009    
 

Meeting began at 7:02pm 

Welcome and introductions were made by Amber Gunnell (President), along with conducting the meeting. 

Presidency Reports 

Last month’s meeting minutes were read by Andrea Egan (Secretary)   

A treasurer’s report was given by Mishawn Merrill (Treasurer).  She reported talking with an accountant in helping set up our tax id number, and will ask the NCA Board for a loan of start up money.  A letter will be submitted by the next board meeting. 

A vice president’s report was given by Holle McRae (Vice President).   The PFA will be organizing the uniform fund, and structure of the uniform scholarship.  Ideas consisted of accountability in receiving money from this fund, the need for volunteers, and a goal needed for this fund.  Receipt of scholarships will be coordinated through TS Embroidery.              

PFA Council Reports 

Erin Taylor reported our art program name, “Kaleidoscope.”  The poll conducted on the PFA blog showed results of 75 votes, with 50 in favor of the name. 

Sarah Edwards reported on the Idaho Press Tribune fundraising opportunity.  Our PFA can receive a portion of the proceeds of each subscription.  She also reported the rummage sale in June will be for the uniform fund. 

Carolina McArthur reported on the need for parents to show their commitment to the Academy through volunteering.  She reported on her efforts to organize with the NCA faculty on the volunteer needs. 

Presentations 

A presentation was then given by the Promethean Company and Audio Enhancement.  This presentation was for the NCA Board and PFA membership to be educated on the opportunity of including these products in our Academy (budget permitting).  If our Academy deems these products appropriate for purchase, efforts by the PFA membership would be encouraged (through PFA affirmative vote). 

A presentation was then given by Kym Slater (Board Director) on the NCA Uniform Policy.  Highlights included, the purpose for the uniforms, common sense and respect will be used in determining violations, all final decisions on violations will be made by the Headmaster, all children need one burgundy polo for field trips, blazers, sweaters and polos need to be embroidered, children in 3^rd grade and under may wear white athletic shoes all day on PE days.  A question and answer period followed.  All other follow up questions regarding uniforms were directed to Kym Slater. 

Terri from TS Embroidery brought uniform samples to the meeting, and was available for questions and appointment set up.  

Meeting adjourned at 8:45pm