1. Our Mission The Abbotts Creek Elementary School PTA believes in making every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. Our mission is to support the academic, cultural, social and emotional needs of all ACES students through volunteer engagement, fundraising and relevant programing. We strive to be a powerful voice for all children, a relevant resource for families and communities and a strong advocate for the education and well-being of every child. 
Our Values We have adopted the Wake County PTA values and believe they help us to support the Abbotts Creek Elementary PBIS.
Collaboration We work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to accomplish our agreed-upon goals. Commitment We are dedicated to promoting children’s health, well-being and educational success through strong parent, family, and community involvement.
Accountability We acknowledge our obligations. We deliver on our promises. We abide by NCPTA Uniform Bylaws. Respect We value our colleagues and ourselves. We expect the same high quality of effort and thought from ourselves as we do from others.
Inclusivity We invite the stranger and welcome the newcomer. We value and seek input from as wide a spectrum of viewpoints and experiences as possible. Integrity We act consistently with our beliefs. When we err, we acknowledge the mistake and seek to make amends.
ACES PTA Meeting
5/9/2017
6:30pm

2. Welcome! Laura Bowman

3. Corporate Sponsor Thank You!! Laura Bowman
Michael Terbet
Coldwell Banker Howard Perry and Walston, Golden Gator
Donated all the T-shirts for our Fun Run
Heather Brogdon
Pink Boutique, Raleigh & Wake Forest, Golden Gator
Donated Teacher Appreciation Gift Cards
Jennifer Spencer
Spencer Properties, Silver Gator
Donated prizes for our Fun Run
Brandon Reece
Allstate Insurance, Silver Gator
Donated membership koozies & water bottles for the Fun Run
Will Owens
Owens & Miller, Bronze Gator
General community donation to support the PTA
Katie Carmichael
Camp Gladiator, Green Gator
Donated Camp Gladiator memberships for Fun Run volunteers & coordinated fitness routines
Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson Photography, Green Gator
Donated photography services for the Fun Run

4. Highlights Laura Bowman
Fundraising
We met our goal of $16k for Shade Structures and Outdoor Classrooms through this years Fall Fun Run & Health Challenge!!
We had multiple spirit nights and surpassed our fundraising goal!!
Milton’s, Marco’s, Sweet Tomatoes, McDonalds!
We introduced new ACES Spirit Wear and car magnets
Cultural Arts
We planned and provided for 3 amazing cultural events and WON a 4th event for the school!
Japanese Storytelling, Artist in Residence, Transit, African Storytelling
Curriculum Grants
We provided grants for Music, Science, Art and PE
New drums for the music department • Large art supplies for the art department • Additional Explorer Backpacks & Bird Viewing Stations for the science department • Athletic drums for the physical education department • Activity and focused learning materials for 1st and 2nd Grades • Eye glasses, clothing, food & books for our Backpack Buddies program • Reading material and support supplies for our CCR team

5. Highlights Laura Bowman
Educator Support
Provided $100 per teacher / $50 per TA that submitted receipts for classroom supplies and teaching tools
Provided funding for educational games, books and concentration tools for 1st and 2nd grades
Provided three awesome teacher luncheons & dessert bars + treats throughout the year to show teacher & staff support
Extracurricular
Financially supported 11 Clubs
Financially supported the Spelling Bee
Financially supported the Reflections programs
Literacy
Book Fair Committee put on a great literacy event in which over $2000 was raised for the media center

6. Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman

7. Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman
City Barbeque Spirit Day / Night ~ Monday June 5th All Day ~ ACES gets 25% of sales!

8. Highlights – Join Us!! Laura Bowman

9. Lost and Found Laura Bowman
Lost and Found is overflowing! There are many items in our lost and found, located in the cafeteria. From jackets, to hats, to notebooks, to water bottles.
Please collect any lost items before the end of the year.
Anything left in Lost and Found at that time will be donated to Note in the Pocket.

10. Budget Review 2016-2017 Jennifer Gallagher
Starting Budget $18,596
Budgeted Expenses $71,921
Funds Received $48,918
Actual Budgeted
Active Fundraising $32,759 $37,000
Passive Fundraising $2,535 $4,200
Expense Paid Out $15,998
Actual Budgeted
Advocacy & Student Support (11%) $3,142 $7,950
Cultural Arts (07%) $5,303 $5,000
Educator Support (25%) $12,198 $18,200
Family Outreach (12%) $890 $3,200
School Reinvestment (27%) $0 $19,500
Literacy Support (12%) $6,985 $8,300
Operations (06%) $2,317 $4,271
Current Balance $31,338

11. Tentative Budget 2017-2018 Jennifer Gallagher
Current Balance @ $31,328
Starting Budget @ $30,000
We are still spending money against this years budget and will be doing so through the end of the year. Your vote today allows us to carry over money to next year and start spending over the summer time if needed.
Budgeted Expenses Categories / Programs
Advocacy & Student Support (9%) $7,600
Cultural Arts (7%) $6,000
Educator Support (24%) $19,050
Family Outreach (3%) $2,200
School Reinvestment (39%) $10,500
Literacy Support (13%) $31,015
Operations (5%) $3,910
Total Budget $85,775
Next year we will focus on bringing in additional technology, more cultural arts, more family outreach opportunities and the official installation of outdoor learning spaces.

12. Nominating Committee Sue Reynolds
Board of Directors Slate
President Laura Bowman
VP, Hospitality Lauren Jones
VP, Fundraising Aimee Dudley
Secretary Mary Mudryk
Treasurer Scott Schnack
Any nominations from the floor?

13. Thank You!