May 12, 2011 FOSB Minutes

Attendees:

Jane Davies (co-chair), Kelly Bryant (co-chair), Jodee Reed (principal), Lance Adams, Caitlin Racey, Michelle P, Beth Armitage, Susan Motte, Megan Ratcliffe, Robin L, Sam Star, Beth B, Jodi Russell, Katherine Ropp, Barb Jochum, Bridgett G, Keith McLaren, Katie S, Hillary Leonard, Suzanne Waller, Beth P, Sherry Jaqua, Amy S, Chieko G, Karla Acantara-Warren, Jen Millen, David Sommerville, Krista L, Martha B, Audrey L, Rolf S, Melanie Shelton

Chair’s Report:

• Announcement: The decision to change FOSB from a PTO to a PTA was tabled to a future date based on a lack of a clear consensus.
• There was a brief announcement that the name “FOSB” may be causing some confusion and could change in the future.
• The following Slate of Directors was presented and unanimously APPROVED

OFFICERS

• ES co-chair                          Kelly Bryant
• MS co-chair                        Sam Star
• ES treasurer                       Katherine Ropp
• MS treasurer                     David Sommerville
• Secretary                             Lance Adams

DIRECTORS

• BLT Representative        Susan Motte
• BLT Representative        Beth Amitage
• Playground                         Lance Adams
• Playground                         Robin Lofstrom
• Alternative Education   Caleb Banta-Green
• Garden                                 Jen Millen
• Facilities                              AJ Silva
• At-Large                               Sarah Kopf
• At-Large                               Jodi Russell
• At-Large                               Beth Boram
• At-Large                               Hillary Leonard
• At-Large                               Jane Davies
• At-Large                               Suzanne Waller
• At-Large                               Sherry Jaqua
• At-Large                               Karla Alantara-Warren

Jodee Reed, Michelle Ota, and both Volunteer Coordinators, Megan Ratcliffe and Caitlin Racey are each a Director with voting rights but not subject to election.

Secretary’s Report:

• We approved February, March, and April meeting minutes
• Next FOSB meeting is June 9, 2011.

Treasurer’s Report:

David presented the 2011/12 FOSB budget. He reported that the budget committee attempted to return spending to 2008/09levels. The budget is balanced and provides a conservative spending estimate (revenue at or about 2010 levels). The budget was presentedand unanimously APPROVED.

http://www.salmonbayschool.org/announcements/2011-04-27_fosb-2011-2012-budget-final-draft

ES Volunteer Coordinator report:

• Great teacher appreciation week just wrapped up.
• Elementary camps are coming up for all grades (except half-day K)
• New families (75 for elementary grades, 80 for middle) may be “buddied up” with existing families.

MS Volunteer Coordinator report:

• Great teacher appreciation week
• Camps coming up, 8th grade picnic/promotion coming up

Principal’s Report:

• Jodee reported that April 15th was the deadline for open enrollment; however we may not know the final enrollment numbers until the end of June.
• None of the current staff has to be let go due to a District mandated Reduction In Force (RIF).
• Start time in the fall is not anticipated to change. MS schedule may change slightly to allow a “home base” time (about 30 minutes - formerly known as  home room)

Parent Self-Evaluation 2011 Salmon Bay K-8:

Megan presented the survey data that was beautifully compiled by Caleb Bantagreen. See the attached document for more information. After, there were four mini sessions with varying topics related to the information presented.

The evening concluded with a hearty welcome to incoming MS Co-Chair Sam Star, and a heartfelt thank you to outgoing MS Co-Chair Jane Davies.

Submitted by Lance Adams, 5/12/2011 - 10:25pm