Eastview Elementary PTO Meeting Minutes March 15, 2016

Eastview Elementary PTO Meeting Minutes
March 15, 2016
Attendees: Beth Lundrigan, Taber Akin, Mary Stevenson, Jackie Parris, Heather Kaufmann,
Donna Matzke, Joseph Crawford, , Jenesssa Kedinger, Brandy Johnson, Dorrie Kandler,
Michelle Colbert, Amber Stumph
Secretary’s Report: (Heather Kaufmann)
• February meeting minutes were approved by the Board.
Special Presentation – FIRST Lego League: Maureen Carrigan and Dorrie Kandler
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The following slides were presented at the meeting:
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Lakeville Robotics Mission
To provide more students in Lakeville the opportunity to participate in FIRST programs by bringing the
schools and community together to enhance student learning at all levels in a fun, real world, hands on
environment.
FIRST Robotics Family of Programs
Jr FLL – Junior FIRST LEGO League, grade K-3
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87 Jr FLL teams in MN in 2015-16.
4,500 Jr FLL teams in the world last season.
Teams of up to 6 students:
• Explore a real world scientific problem
• Build a motorized LEGO challenge model to demonstrate the team’s research
• Create a Show Me poster and practice presentation skills
• Begin developing teamwork skills
FLL – FIRST LEGO League, grade 4-8
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Thirteen teams registered in the Lakeville, New Market, Elko area in 2015-16. Eight of those
teams advanced to Sectionals, four advanced to the State Tournament (#2023 Glitter Girls,
#16632 Full Charge, #16196 Innov8, and #4101 Tech Crew).
632 FLL teams in MN in 2015-16 – the largest number of teams in any state in the U.S.
26,762 FLL teams in the world last season: 233,000+ participants across 80 countries
Lakeville team #2023 Glitter Girls took 3rd place in the state in 2016 and will compete in the
Arkansas Razorback Invitational in May, 2016.
Lakeville team #29 Caught in a Brainstorm took 2nd place in the state in 2015 and won 3rd place
for Research Project Presentation at the 2015 FLL World Championship
Teams of up to 10 students:
• Research a current scientific problem or question and create and present their own
innovative solution
• Strategize, design, build, program, and test an autonomous robot using LEGO
Mindstorms technology to complete missions on a 4’ X 8’ table in 2 ½ minutes.
• Can include the use of touch sensors, color sensors, light sensors, ultrasonic sensors,
gyro sensors, and sound sensors on their robot. The robot is programmed using NXT-G
or EV3 graphical programming language.
• Apply real world math, science, and engineering concepts in hands on learning.
• Develop career and life skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, time
management, collaboration, public speaking and communication.
FTC – FIRST Tech Challenge, grade 7-12
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Two teams registered in Lakeville in the 2015-16 season, both advanced to the State Tournament
(#9617 Loose Screws and #9132 Polar Vortex. Polar Vortex also won the Connect Award at the
State Tournament.)
133 FTC teams in MN in 2015-16
4,450 teams in the world last season
Lakeville Team FTC #4140 Fish in the Boat is the 2013 FTC World Champion, won the PTC
Robot Design Award at the 2013 World Championship, and the Connect Award at the 2014
World Championship.
Teams of up to 10 students:
• Design, build, and program robots that compete on a 12’ X 12’ playing field in an
alliance format, against other teams
• Build 18” X 18” X 18” robots from a reusable Tetrix platform powered by Android
technology and programmed using Java.
• Use CAD Modelling and 3D Printing to develop customized robot parts.
• Are required to employ sound engineering principles, such as rapid prototyping and
design critiques.
• Develop an engineering notebook to document the design, prototyping, and testing
process and progress.
• Develop a business plan to manage team finances and short & long term goals.
• Solicit sponsorship from engineering and other companies and organizations
• Perform community outreach to develop teamwork, as well as interpersonal and
communication skills.
• Develop strategic problem solving, organizational, and team building skills.
FRC – FIRST Robotics Competition, grade 9-12
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One team registered in Lakeville in the 2015-16 season at LSHS - FRC #2511 Cougars. They
compete at the 10,000 Lakes Tournament at the U of MN April 6-9, 2016.
211 FRC teams in MN in 2015-16.
3,000 teams in the world last season.
Teams of 10 students or more:
• Design and build 120 lb (approximately refrigerator-sized) robots in a six-week build
season.
• Program robots using either Java, LabVIEW, or C++
• Use CAD Modelling and 3D printing to develop customized robot parts.
• Are required to employ sound engineering principles during a compressed production
schedule.
• Solicit sponsorship and perform outreach in the same manner as FTC teams.
• Compete in a 3-on-3 format on a 27’x54’ field.
• Develop strategic problem solving, organizational, and team building skills.
Please note there is an upcoming Parent Info meeting at LSHS on
June 2 from 6-7. There will also be a coach the coaches seminar
on June 29th from 6-9 at LSHS.
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Vice-President’s Report: (Mary Stevenson and Jenessa Kedinger)
• Board nominations for 2016-2017 school year are:
o Co-Presidents: Joe Crawford and Amber Stumph
o Co-Vice Presidents: Jenessa Kedinger an Brandy Johnson
o Treasurer: Trish Goodrich
o Secretary: Shell Jutton
o Member at Large: Michelle Colbert
• Nominations will be voted on in April. If other people come forward for the Member at
Large position, there will be a drawing. If parents come forward for other positions, there
will be a ballot vote by the board. The new term begins May 1st for new board members.
• The last teacher help day did not have a lot of projects to complete. It was suggested to
move the dates around to make a better fit for the teachers. There will be one more
teacher help day on April 29th.
Family Fun Night update (Melissa Wilbur and Arika Hage): - Thank you to Melissa Wilbur
and Arika Hage!!!! There were 229 pre-sale tickets, with a total of $5,709 collected for
wristbands and tickets. This total also includes the majority of expenses taken out so far. Thank
you to everyone who helped out. Thank you to all the high school students who volunteered their
time to help with the games.
Culvers update (Tammie Ryan and Kate Renz) – YTD total is $1,880. A total of $192 was
collected for the specialists day at Culvers. There will be two Culvers in May; one will be a
make up from the 4th grade that was cancelled in February due to bad weather conditions. The
2nd Culvers party was awarded to Mrs. Lange’s class and will take place this Friday at 3pm.
Twins Game update: (Mr. Mosher) – Almost all of the 500 tickets were sold the first day. The
game is on April 30th and Mrs. Tiede will have the 5th graders sing at the game.
Walkathon update: (Brenda Werwie and Brandy Johnson) – April 14th is set for the kick-off
meeting. More committee chairs outside of the board are still needed. There will be a couple of
meetings scheduled in the summer. If you know of anyone who would like to be a committee
chair for the walkathon, please contact Brandy Johnson.
President’s Report: (Beth Lundrigan)
1. Tammy Field has resigned her position as Member at Large. According to the by-laws,
the board will appoint a person to step forward and fill her position. Joe Crawford will
step up as co-president for the next two months.
2. Committee chairs for the 2016-2017 are filled except for the following: Fall Dance,
Family Fun Night, and Conference Dinners.
3. Listed below is the proposed budget for the 2016-2017 school year, provided by Jackie
Parris. Please note the following as you look over the proposed budget:
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o The following is a list of proposed additional budget items:
1. addition of anti-bullying line
2. addition of care for each other line
3. addition of art/STEAM supplies line
4. addition of 5th grade band line
5. addition of student club line
6. increase Critters and Co budget expense line (K-3rd)
7. discussion to reallocate money away from teacher allowance to put
towards these additional line items
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4. The board will not be voting on the budget tonight, as this will be sent out to all the
parents next week. This gives parents time to see the proposed budget. At the April PTO
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meeting, the board will finalize the budget. The board will vote on the following items
via email prior to the April PTO meeting:
o Take out Art Enrichment line (art will be an added specialist due to the levy) and
increase the specialist line to $1,500.00 to now include band, art, as well as
existing specialists. At a later date, the board will provide a one time start up gift
to band and art. This will help provide additional resources these new teachers
may have their first year at EVE. STEAM will be moving to the 3rd grade team
area in the mobile room; there may be additional needs for STEAM as well.
o Increase grade level supplements to $6,000.00 and Special ed supplement to
$1,000.00.
o Increase guidance budget to $500.00. $300.00 would go toward Ms. Vaughn and
$200.00 would go towards purchasing materials to be passed out to students for
anti-bullying purposes.
o LNHS scholarship. Increase it to $1,000.00 and award two $500.00 scholarships
to EVE alumni.
o Increase student council budget to $1,000.00 to cover either club or council
stipend.
o Keep Critters and Co amount the same for now. Board may vote to increase this
amount if another program is suggested at a later time.
5. April 1st is the deadline for teachers to spend their grade level supplements.
Principal’s Report: (Taber Akin)
1. The 5th graders typically do an art project that becomes permanent and is displayed
somewhere within EVE. Last year, a permanent art project was not completed.
2. Raku was brought up as a potential project, but does not seem to be a good fit for a 5th
grade permanent art project. It was said by a member of the board that the Raku project
was not intended to be for just the 5th graders, but for a school wide project. Since we
already have art residencies lined up for all the grade levels, EVE will not be able to
complete the Raku art project.
3. We need ideas for the 5th graders permanent art project. It was suggested to do something
for the front entryway.
Treasurer’s Report: (Jackie Parris)
• Bank Reconciliation: Opening balance as of February 1, 2016 was $28,227.75. Closing
balance as of February 29, 2016 was $32,318.93. Income was $8,498.78 Expenses were
$5,593.99.
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