Petroglyph Elementary PTA General Meeting

January 12, 2004

• Eric Cole, PTA Co-President, welcomed all in attendance and reviewed the agenda.

• Traci Cadigan, PTA Treasurer, announced that the current balance is $21,048.00 and reviewed the parent/teacher PTA feedback form which was given to all attendees upon arrival.

• Mr. Jackson announced that with next year’s boundary changes we will have an increase of 50-60 students for 04-05. With the enrollment of 21 new students we are currently out of compliance in primary (1-3 grades) and intermediate (4-5 grades). He is currently seeking out solutions with our cluster. Work to start soon on our new childfind playground.

• Kim Cabanas, Vice-President, announced that parent’s night out is tentatively scheduled for Friday January 30^th, sponsored by 3^rd grade parents to benefit that grade level. Yearbook planning to start soon, volunteers needed.

• Kathy Cole, Secretary, is seeking a chairperson to plan our annual Jog-a-thon, which is scheduled for March 31-April 2^nd.

• Gary Cherniak gave an overview of legislative items including Governor Richardson’s proposed 4% bonus to teachers and the possible repel of the gross receipts tax.

• Eric Cole reviewed future agenda items including grade level presentations, nominating committee for next years officers, bylaw revisions, 04-05 budget draft, and finance audit committee. The floor was then opened for miscellaneous items from attendees.

• Tia Turner gave an overview of the Petroglyph listserve.

• Holly Smith asked that PTA donate unused school supplies, from several years ago, to a school in need in Santa Fe. A motion was made, seconded and carried unanimously.

• Annette Sloggett announced that with the anniversary of the death of Carolyn Thurmond-Rustvold approaching, a candlelight vigil would be held on Saturday Jan 17^th at 5pm in Old Town.

• Parking lot safety issues were addressed my Mr. Jackson. He is currently working on solutions to several problems with the district.

• Meeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.