LAKE TRAVIS ELEMENTARY PTA Membership Meeting Minutes Tuesday, October 14, 2014 Lake Travis Elementary School Call to Order - 6:01 p.m. Acting in as Secretary - Laura Guerrero

October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting MEETING AGENDA Welcome – Angela Frankhouser Call to Order – Janene Angulo Confirmation of Quorum – Shelly Penner Pledge of Allegiance – Angela Frankhouser Acceptance of Minutes from September, 2014 – Oneida Gonzalez Report of the Treasurer – Wendy Martinez Report of the Executive Board – Janene Angulo Report of the Vice Presidents – Membership – Laura Guerrero – Fundraising – Linda Briscoe Report of Standing Committees - Committee Chairpersons Principal’s Report – Angela Frankhouser Announcements – Janene Angulo Adjournment – Janene Angulo

October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting

ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES - Oneida Gonzalez, Secretary Approval of Minutes of LTE PTA Membership Meeting –September 9, 2014 minutes available October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting TREASURER’S REPORT – Wendy Martinez BEGINNING CASH BALANCE SEPTEMBER 8, 2014$49, INCOME SEPTEMBER 2014 SPIRIT WEAR, DUES, CLASS T-SHIRTS, SCHOOL STORE$ 11, EXPENSES SEPTEMBER 2014 TEACHER HOSPITALITY OFFICE SUPPLIES, TRAINING, SCHOOL STORE, SPIRIT WEAR, CLASS T-SHIRTS$ 6, ENDING BANK BALANCE 10/14/2014 CHECKING$ 54, October 14, 2014

TREASURER’S REPORT (continued) School Year PTA Budget Changes in Summary Cookie Dough income out ($21k) and Fun Run projection in at $9k Fuss Free donation projection lowered to $1000 – originally $5,500 Carnival Booth fee income at $100 removed – did not charge sponsors for booth Talent show budget raised from $800 to $1000 – to allow for DVD expenses Cookie Dough expenses removed ($12,600) and Fun Run expenses added at $2300 Talent show expenses raised to $ – was $300 Hospitality budget raised to $3500 – was $3000 Social Events budget lowered to $500 – was $1000 when supported kinder round-up October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting

TREASURER’S REPORT (continued) October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting Approval of the PTA Budget Motion: Wendy Martinez Second: Angela Frankhouser Questions/discussion Vote Passed Copies available as requested.

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD - Janene Angulo, President Executive Board September 30 th - quorum present Actions taken not requiring further action of membership: –Rebecca Gunn approved as Health and Welfare Chair –Brittan Chepak approved as Carnival Chair –Karla Gaily & Amy Delaughter approved as school store co-chairs October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (continued) Approved Mini-Grants –Buddy Bench in memory of Kelsi Little $ For LTE Playground to Fosters friendship, kindness and inclusion See for more informationwww.buddybench.org –Motivational Math Materials for 4 th & 5 th Grade $ Supports STAAR testing October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD (continued) Began process of reviewing & implementing standard operating procedures –Assists current and new PTA volunteers –Considering financial reconciliation committee recommendations –Better alignment with Texas PTA suggestions October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting Report of Vice President, Membership - Laura Guerrero Membership Drive Totals -- Total Members: Membership cards are being distributed in Tuesday folders and member discount information is available online. Grade Level participation to date  Pre-k17%  Kinder45%  1 st 37%  2 nd 40%  3 rd 36%  4 th 71%  5 th 42% 50% participation earn popsicle party. Contest ends October 15 th (tomorrow). October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF VICE PRESIDENT, FUNDRAISING - Linda Briscoe FUN RUN – October 25 th - Tiffany Kerr – Chair SPIRIT NIGHT – October P.Terry’s - Spirit Night Chair, Amy Offield CARNIVAL – April 11 th - Brittan Chepak – Chair BOX TOPS – Oct 24 th OTHER - Ongoing - Randall’s Community Bucks ($100 +) October 14, 2014

FUN RUN  Who Everybody!  WhatLTE’s 1 ST FUN RUN fundraiser  WhereSchool Grounds  WhenSaturday, October 25 th (10 am – 11 am)  WhyRaise $ to support our school! October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting

 If you can't come, you can still participate & win prizes!  Register at  Online Donations (subject to a small fee)  cash or checks are 100% profit to the school.  Post on Social Media & Links to your Child’s Page  Individual & Classroom Incentives for M eeting Goals –Everybody gets something when they return coupons  New Incentive (at the event) –For a small donation, a chance to win 2-Hour Pontoon Rental compliments of Luxury Boat Rentals FUN RUN WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW? October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting

October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting Goal $15,000 $15,000 Progress$7465 FUN RUN

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES VOLUNTEERS – Constance Hietkoetter –Total volunteer hours through Aug/Sept: 2082 –Volunteer of the Month for October – Sergio Guerrero –Staff of the Month for October – Kim Wood, Librarian –Best Club Members -- Janene Angulo, Alison Blake, Adrienne Booth, Linda Briscoe, Carry Goldsmith, Oneida Gonzalez, Constanze Heitkoetter Send Nominations to October 14, 2014

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES October 14, 2014 LTE PTA Membership Meeting Log on to: & register to receive updates on volunteer needs & communications opportunities  October 22 nd -24 th Track and Field Days  Saturday, October 25 th Fun Run  Wed. October 29 th Teacher Appreciation Treats  Wed. November 19 th Thanksgiving Feast  Our library always needs volunteers!

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES COMMUNICATIONS – Alysia Transou & Paloma Rodriguez-Valencia LTE PTA website:  Please REGISTER for MEMBER ACCESS  NEW…Website now has TRANSLATION button!  Volunteer Schedules with Sign-up  Correspondence/reminders sent to registered addresses  Includes: newsletters, minutes, forms PTA newsletter sent home monthly in Tuesday folder October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES Health & Welfare – Rebecca Gunn Track and Field Days are October 22 nd -24 th Hospitality – Joanna Hess October Hospitality  "Teacher Treat" with Fall-Themed snacks or baked goods  Wednesday, October 29 th  Need volunteers bakers to donate special treats  Deliver treats to front office that morning.  Sign up on the PTA website under the Volunteer tab October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF STANDING COMMITTEES Squire Booster Club – Carry Goldsmith  Class Shirts – Delivered  New LTE Spirit Wear t-shirts and visors are available for $15 each. Purchase at school store or PTA website  School Store Fridays at lunch from 11am-1pm! Contact Karla Gaily, if you are interested in working at the school store on Fridays!  Fridays are SPIRIT DAYS at LTE!! Wear your spirit shirts to show your school pride! October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL - Angela Frankhouser PTA supports grants we need to keep raising money. - Fun run promotes healthy lifestyle. - Money will be used. - Watch Dogs Dads was a success October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT Upcoming Dates to Remember: –October th Track and Field –October 24 th Box Tops Due –October 25 th FUN RUN –October 29 th Teacher Hospitality Treats Requested –October 29 th Spirit Night at P.Terry’s –November 11 th is next PTA Membership Meeting 6:00 pm –November 19 th Thanksgiving Luncheon October 14, 2014

LTE PTA Membership Meeting ANNOUNCEMENTS AND ADJOURNMENT IMPORTANT LOCATIONS FOR INFORMATION www. lte.my-pta.org - LTE PTA website! PLEASE sign up to request access to website! Then login for important information including sign ups, forms, calendar, etc. - LTE website - LTISD website - Lake Travis Education Foundation - Texas State PTA website Website to log all of your volunteer hours Adjourn 6:21 October 14, 2014