CPA General Meeting Minutes 5/5/11

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CPA General Meeting 5/5/2011 6:30 p.m. Terrace Park Commons

In Attendance: Ginger Everhart, Sue Wilson-Schmitz, Pam Gaspers, Tina Marohn, Tracy Hannuksela, Jenny Cain, Maya Shinn, Lisa Flynn, Mary Frietas, Tina Raghu, Kate  Shelby-Martin, Kim Baca, Ann Radcliffe, Nancy Gilbertson, Karen Fritz, Chuck Fritz, Lisa Rinehimer

Introductions

Minutes from 3/03/11 approved – Tracy Hannuksela motioned, Lisa Flynn 2nd the motion

Principal’s Report (Mary Freitas):

There is current work being done on creating alignment between the state standards and what we do in the Challenge Program to meet the needs of gifted learners. Every grade level is being evaluated in literacy, math, sciences and social studies. The Challenge staff have four half days to work on this alignment documentation. Next year there will be a draft working document for parents to review.

We recently had students from Terrace Park deliver a very successful presentation to the school district board.

Mary Freitas is in discussions regarding next year’s plans for Challenge. It is projected that there will be more students in the program and that we may maintain the same number of teachers. In May, teachers will be looking at student placement and by August that will be more refined. At this point it looks as if there won’t be any additional new classes. They are also looking at ways in which to improve the program for next year.

Treasurer’s Report (Tracy Hannuksela):

See attached budget sheet. Nothing new to report or vote on at this time.

Vice President’s Report (Pam Gaspers):

Festival of the Famous costumes are available for renting. Pam is expecting more to come in the next couple of weeks. She plans to take them to teachers classrooms and to have them available at recess. Envelopes are provided on an honor system to people to pay for rentals.

School Board Meetings – Pam has been able to recruit parents for the June meetings, but is still in need for volunteers for Tuesday evenings in May.


President’s Report:

Up and coming events:

  • Coffee Chat, May 7th
  • Bylaws revision vote: May 18th, 6:30-7:00 Terrace Park Library (PTA Meeting to follow)
  • This incorporates BTMS families under CPA and will be effective end of June. At the end of next year, a nominee will be voted in as an at-large board member for BTMS Representation on CPA Board.
  • Festival of the Famous, June 10th
  • CPA board invited state legislators to attend
  • Famous portraits – Ginger will ask Bob Riner about taking portraits as a fundraiser for CPA.

Summer Events

  • Weekly park dates – current and new families are invited to attend this over the summer.
  • Summer BBQ, Sunday, August 28th  – North Lynnwood Community Park (Dragon Park)

Meeting adjourned 8:10 p.m.

Speaker Presentation: Stephen Martin on State and National Gifted Advocacy Agencies