Jonathan M. Daniels School Association

Meeting Minutes for June 16, 2008

Present: Carrie Stewart, Juli Drouin, Juanita Harper, Janice Ramirez, Patty Yoerger, Becky Russell, Lisa Blanchette, Sherrie Paltrineri, Tracy Summers, Kathy Huston

Secretary's Report: Minutes from the May 12, 2008 meeting were reviewed and accepted.

Treasurer's Report: Treasurer's Report was reviewed and accepted.

Principal's Report:
17 Surry students have registered at JD for the 2008-09 school year. Six or seven families are undecided/have not yet registered.
Mrs. Yoerger will be meeting tomorrow with a state representative regarding the class reduction grant. An application will be submitted for a second 4th grade teacher, as there are 23 students in 4th grade anticipated for next year.
Mrs. Yoerger will be available during the summer. Anyone needing to contact her, should call the main office.
Kindergarten and new student orientation scheduled for August 25th, times to be determined.
First day of school for the 2008-09 school year is August 27th.
The school playgrounds will be inspected this fall by the insurance company. The yellow unit basketball backboard needs to be replaced. Tracy Summers will look into replacement costs for the plastic bubble on the eastside playground.
The JDA unanimously voted to approve a request by Celia Slason for a $150 student campership to Keene State College.

Committee Reports/Updates:

Fundraising:
Carrie Stewart and Lisa Blanchette have decided on the Genevieve catalog for the fall fundraiser. The tentative kick-off date is September 12th with a delivery date of November 12th.
Carrie Stewart to send home a letter explaining the purpose of the JDA fundraisers. The fall catalog profits will be put towards family activity nights and Ecology Camp. The spring catalog profits will fund the 2008-09 yearbook.

Circesta:
Spin Art needs to be outside next year due to the possibility of paint staining the walls/floors.
Booth/Committee chairpeople to send out thank you notices to volunteers.
Sherrie Paltrineri and Juli Drouin are organizing a thank you gift for Marilyn Morel.
Juanita Harper and Kathy Huston are putting together a gift for Allan Lafleur in recognition for plant donations. The JDA unanimously voted to approve a $100 spending allowance.

Back to School BBQ:
Scheduled for August 25th from 5:00pm - 6:30pm.
JDA table to be set up, offering information on fundraising, family activities, and association details.
Name tags to be available for those present.
Free raffle to take place.

New Business:
The total cost for the 2007-08 yearbook came to $1625. Money from the contingency account will be moved to the yearbook fund.
Janice Ramirez will contact Camp Spofford to inquire about using their facilities for next year's Field Day. The JDA will need to pay for lifeguards for this event.
Lisa Blanchette will send out a thank you notice on behalf of the JDA to the school community for their assistance throughout the year.
Janice Ramirez to order JDA thank you cards, which will be sent out monthly by Becky Russell as needed.
Donation/volunteer review to be added to the JDA monthly agenda.
Extra JD hats and t-shirts will be ordered in the fall to be given as thank you gifts, when appropriate.
Executive Board planning meeting to be scheduled for July.
Juanita Harper and Kathy Huston to organize a 4th grade recognition event for their work in cleaning out school flower beds. The JDA unanimously voted to approve a $50 spending allowance.
Activity evaluation forms to be implemented as soon as possible.
School grounds clean-up day to be scheduled for mid-August. More information will be sent home at the beginning of the month.

With nothing further, this meeting was adjourned. Next meeting is scheduled for September 2008. Date to be determined.

Minutes submitted by Kathy Huston, JDA Secretary