EHS PTSA Board Meeting Minutes February 18, 2020 @ The Wild Game -- 5:00pm 

Attendees: 

• Crystal Mancini 
• Erin Haluza 
• Stacey Farmer 
• Yandi LaMascus 
• Dustin LaMascus 
• Lillian LaMascus 
• Adam Trance 
• Michelle Woodward 
• Bruce Brown 
• Madeline Schymanski 
• Kristine Stump 
• Cindy Talbot 
• Franziska Moran 

Crystal Mancini Called the Meeting to Order at 5:03pm 

Approval of Meeting Minutes -- Erin Haluza, Secretary Erin Haluza presented draft minutes from the January, 2020 Board Meeting. 

Yandi LaMascus made a motion to approve the January, 2020 Minutes; Stacey Farmer seconded the motion and all members voted unanimously to approve the January, 2020 Board Meeting Minutes. 

Principal’s Report -- Brandon Brekke, Absent Ms. Berninzoni attended the meeting to report on issues regarding the EHS Math Department. She reported that EHS math teachers are working hard on collaboration efforts within the team. She stated that the math teachers within each grade level are working on having the same lesson, same assignments and same grading scales for each math class. She stated that these efforts will eliminate discontinuity between classes and will ensure that each math level has the same consistency within their class and grading system. Ms. Berninzoni stated that the Algebra 2 team is currently working on tweaking how to grade tests to ensure consistency within the grading structure of tests. 

Ms. Berninzoni stated that the math team, with district math leadership, is also looking at the types of questions being asked on math tests. She said that the team is trying to add more SAT-type questions to tests so that students can be more ready for the SAT. The district is also trying to investigate SAT test issues and how students read and understand the SAT questions. Lastly, she clarified that course schedules are based on student choice and teacher recommendation, but can be ultimately overridden by a parent. 

Financial Report -- Stacey Farmer Financials were presented by Stacey Farmer. As of 2/18/20, the balance of funds is at $11,043.14. 

Ms. Farmer reported that PTSA paid out $2,000 for the purchase of a new foosball table for the EHS Foosball Club. She stated that the Foosball Club was able to add additional money from EHS, in addition to money received from selling tables to EMS, and purchase two new tables for the Foosball Club. 

Dan Hamm, EHS Foosball Club teacher sponsor, arrived at the meeting and passed around pictures of the new foosball tables (with lights). He also passed around thank-you cards from the Foosball Club members. Mr. Hamm was extremely grateful for all that PTSA had done in helping the club and helping promote foosball throughout the high school and in the Evergreen community. Mr. Hamm reported that the Foosball Club is now participating in district and state-wide events. 

Ms. Farmer stated that the current financials included money spent on Tammy’s retirement party costs. She stated that there will also be upcoming costs from the Senior Lunch, Memory Boards and Capstone Projects added to the financial costs. Capstone Project costs were discussed. Erin Haluza stated that she will get with Mr. Corbo and find out whether or not they will use the $500 budgeted monies for Capstone expenses. Stacey Farmer stated that she has updated the budget with the new Bootstraps Scholarship donation fees. 

Teacher Appreciation -- Yandi LaMascus Yandi LaMascus reported that she is all set for Parent/Teacher Conferences in February. She stated that she plans to talk to Carly about Teacher Appreciation Day activities in May. Mrs. Berninzoni stated that most of the teachers liked the chair massages that PTSA provided last year. Yandi stated that she will get input from Carly and will report proposed Teacher Appreciation Day activities at the next Board Meeting. 

Senior Boards -- Crystal Mancini The Board discussed that the Senior Boards will go out sometime during the first two weeks in March. Cindy Talbot stated that she is willing to help with any Senior activities. 

Kristine Stump asked if there were any PTSA supplies that may be used for the Senior Lunch. Crystal Mancini said that she would look in the PTSA closet and let her know. 

Evergreen Foundation -- Kristine Stump Kristine Stump stated that she had nothing to report for the Evergreen Foundation. 

SAC Update -- Crystal Mancini Crystal Mancini reported that Leanne Fessenmeyer is asking for support from PTSA members about the “Late Start Initiative”. Crystal stated that an email would go out from Leanne Fessenmeyer asking PTSA members to contact someone on the Jeffco Board regarding support for a late start. 

Outstanding Business -- Crystal Mancini, PTSA President Crystal Mancini reported that she needs a member from the Board to be on the 2019/2020 Audit Committee. Erin Haluza volunteered to be on the 2019/2020 Audit Committee. Crystal Mancini also stated that she will send out an email to all PTSA Members requesting participation on a committee (Audit or Nominating). 

Crystal Mancini reported that we still need people to fill positions for next year’s Board. She stated that we currently have the President, Treasurer and Secretary positions open for the 2020/2021 Board. The members discussed that the best way to fill positions is by word of mouth. Members discussed the need to reach out to the EMS President and identify people who are willing to serve on the EHS Board next year. Michelle Woodward offered to attend the next EMS PTA Meeting and promote the EHS PTSA Board. 

Crystal Mancini Adjourned the Meeting at 6:05pm