In Attendance

• Winona Solei
• Nicole Hill
• Lochsley Allred
• Jenny Wright
• Jay Porter
• Olivia Goldman
• Lindsey Stockdale
• Pam Foster
• Brooke Berges
• Jennifer Partridge

Call to Order/Introduction

• Olivia Goldman (President)

Pledge of Allegiance

• By Invitation

Principal Update

• Principal Jay Porter (Administrative VP)
  • Testing is coming up; ensure kids are rested and have eaten a good breakfast.
  • A lot of fun stuff is coming up.

Teacher VP Report

• Pam Foster (Teacher VP)
  • Positive feedback
  • Teachers liked to sign up for the games for the assembly.
  • Suggestions for games.

School Board Report

• Jennifer Partridge (School Board Member)
  • Board meeting on Tuesday
  • Will discuss boundaries
  • Discussing CAS and language programs
  • What budget priorities for 24–26 year olds will look like
  • The state gave a 4% increase in WPU, 2.5 million dollars
  • The insurance increase will be 4.5 million dollars
  • Teacher pay and class size were the biggest teacher needs
  • May need to increase taxes for taxpayers
  • The budget is generally approved in June or August. Public comments are welcome.

PTA Event Reports

• Staff Appreciation Week
  • Positive feedback from teachers
• Maturation
  • It went well, cookies were delivered
• Battle of the Books Swag Bags (Lochsley)
  • Delivered by PTA

Upcoming Events/Volunteer Opportunities

• Field Day
  • Timing and games/stations: parachute, tug of war, hula hoop relay, water balloon towel toss, sponge and water relay, snacks
  • Consider shortening the time (8 min per station)
  • Moving stations to 10 minutes each
  • Considering changing the date to the last week of school
  • Possible games:
    • Parachute
    • Tug of war
    • Hula hoop relay
    • Water balloon towel toss
    • Sponge and water relay
    • Snacks
    • Soccer
    • Dizzy bats
  • Proposed Date: May 19th (Monday)

Official PTA Business

• Olivia Goldman
  • Election for Teacher VP for 2025–26 school year: Alicia Wallentine
  • Lochsley Allred motioned to move for a voice vote, Jenny Wright seconded.
  • All voted yay, no nay votes.
  • Voice vote passed.

Treasurer Report

• Lochsley Allred (Treasurer)
  • April 2025 report
  • State and National Dues
  • Advance shopping for the Christmas Store next year
  • Staff Appreciation

Secretary Report

• Cristina Bray (Secretary)
  • Will approve March and April minutes next month

PTA Volunteer Spotlight

• Lochsley Allred
  • Amanda Ritter

Adjournment

• Olivia Goldman moved to adjourn the meeting, Lindsey seconded.

Meeting Adjourned: 10:50 am