PPTC Meeting Notes 9/14/05

Meeting called to order at 7:03pm.

In attendance: Kathy Cronwall, Barbara Gistand, Jean Mufty,
Pat Eppard, Chelsea Azar, Neha Kakade, Janet Levine,
Armand Leonetti, David Pellegrini, Eleanor & Peter
Chroman, Lisa Gentry, Ami Torino, Gladys Kong, Jim
Edwards, Robin Forbes, Sara Lerschen, Rich Sherman,
Jill Williams, Lisa Wallace, Cathy Zen, Elizabeth
Peek, Ray Gandinier, Juanette Clark, Karen Drumm,
Sharon Pipkins

The mission statement was read as follows:
The objectives of the PPTC are to assist Palomares School
in its endeavors, both educationally and financially, to
support and follow the processes and procedures of the
school and the school district, and to promote goodwill
among the families, staff and school community.

Board introductions were made.

Jim Fitzpatrick spoke about Measure B, the "Just for Kids"
Bond measure on the ballot for the Nov. 8th special election.
 * Upgrade security for campuses
 * Construction to include seismic retrofits as well as
   meet needs of the expanding population
 * Refurbish play fields

Phone bank volunteering 9/27, 10/17 6-8pm

Goals for reorganizing PPTC:
 * Funds accountability
 * Operate more efficiently and effectively
 * Focus on committees to carry out the work of the club
 * Committees with binders explaining what is expected


Treasurer's Report:
Watershed Coordinator grant expired. Funds to be raised
to cover this and subsequent years.
Technology upgrades
Library books
Fine Arts Programs

Fundraising: 
Bookfair realized $940 in cash for the school as well
as all the books the teacher's requested and books for
the library
Membership dues and donations totaled $640


Principals report: 
Construction of lunch room scheduled to complete late October

Technology Com. - David Pellegrini informed us that the
website is being upgraded, minutes & guides available
online.

Health & Safety - Jim Edwards will check emergency kits
and update any supplies needed.  Evaluation of emergency plan.

Room Parent - Jean Mufty will hold a parent room meeting
as soon as room parents for 2nd & 5th are found.

Fine Arts - Gladys Kong spoke about the Music for Minors
program for which she and Christine Clement are
attending instructional classes. 

Hospitality - needs more people to sign up to bring
snack to meetings/events

Announcements:
 * October 11th next meeting at 7pm
 * Parent leadership & volunteer workshops available through the Adult School
 * Friday, 9/16 at 12pm volunteer meeting in library
 * Fundraiser, Bulb sale starts 9/16 - profits of 40% to school