November 7, 2002 MINUTES

Attendees: Jennifer Bendel-Artmann,  Debby Boyd, Barb Dupont, Lisa Ewer-Marshall, Gayle Gangl, Sara Gudding-Moe, Beth Hermansen, Paulette Holman, Leanne Hyde, Bill Kiecker, Dave Knauber, Debbie Koffski, Kelly Kotalik, Nancy Leba, Kathleen Oliver, Vicki Reynolds, Ann Roberge,  Annette Scheper, Adrienne Schrunk, Amy Sparrow, Teresa Strouts, Greg & Sandy Zandlo, Dawn Appelquist, Lynn Montgomery, Lisa Boone.

WELCOME AND CALL TO ORDER:
The meeting was called to order at 7:03PM by Greg Zandlo.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA: MSC

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 3, 2002 MEETING: MSC

TREASURERS REPORT: MSC

Barnes and Nobles night  brought in about $525.  Adams shirts brought in $500.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT:  NANCY LEBA

New Community Education Coordinator: Lisa Boone. A number of student teachers at this time. A new Tiltle I  Para has been hired. Nancy thanked the contributions of all the parent volunteers this past quarter. Thanks to Greg and Sandy Zandlo for coordinating Barnes and Nobles night. Thanks to Jennifer Bendel-Artman for her help with the Levy promotion. Fire Prevention week was this month. Nicole Scheper was the winner of the Fire Safety poster contest. Lock Down practice was this past week; went well.

GUEST SPEAKER:  Lynn Montgomery Test Scores and Student Accountability

The Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments test reading, writing, and math basics. The basic test is 8th Grade. The Prepatory Standards tests are for Grades 3 and 5. These tests results can be found in detail at the Children, Family, & Learning Web site: http://cfl.state.mn.us/. Recognition of Lynn’s Contributions to Adams PAC.

VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR REPORT: Adrienne Schrunk

Acknowledged $500 donation from Reynolds toward purchase of new computer.
Golden Apple Awards displayed by entrance.
Caroling at Fuddruckers on Dec. 12 from 5-8 PM.
Kid’s Only Shop is December 7, with setup on December 6.
 

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

Programs: Drew Lundquist not present
Public Relations: Dave Knauber.  No report
Needs and Resources: Greg Zandlo
5 needs approved by committee, 5 pending more information.
Finance: Sandy Zandlo and Annette Scheper
Barnes and Nobles Night did well. Needs and Resources approved list: MSC

COMMUNITY EDUCATION: Lisa Boone

Lisa Boone introduced herself and reported a Holiday Tree as a parent/child class available soon.
Turkey Olympics is November 19 (will coordinate with Marv Reynolds).
Family Safety night is November 18, with DNA kits available for $5.
Lisa emphasized that Community Education is for everyone, even those with special needs.

CRAFT DISCUSSION: Dawn Appelquist and Barb Dupont

Kits for KOS are purchased (800 crafts), need Ziplocs bags and glue. Concern expressed about those children unable to buy kits. Have available coloring of the gift bags at a table. Discussion on price of kits: final decision to be made by KOS committee.

OPEN FORUM:

Need for used underwear for clothes closet, all sizes.
Kmart and Old Country Buffet fundraisers brought up. Not deemed useful by PAC.
District #11 Parent Group needs a representative from our PAC. Next meeting November 11 at the Staff Development Center (Anoka).

ADJOURNMENT: MSC 9:03PM