Asbury Elementary School
PTA Meeting Minutes August 19, 2008

Meetings usually held the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 p.m. in the faculty lounge. We encourage and welcome any parents to join and participate.

Presidents’ Report:

• Carnival: Lengthy discussion regarding the carnival.
• Asbury Achievement Fund: PTA would like to purchase additional laptops this year.
• Teacher Grants: PTA voted to again provide each teacher with a $125.00 grant. Details of reimbursement still need to be worked out.
• Web Site: Needs to be updated.

Issues Tabled for Future Discussion:

• Grocery Certificates: We need to decide if we want to purchase additional grocery certificates.
• Water – Teachers: Not necessary for this year. This will be tabled for future discussion.
• Art Festival: We need to check with Ms. Werner as to her plans.
• Greening: $5,000.00 left in Greening Fund.

Vice President Report:

• Box Tops raised $738.00.
• RIF: Approved again this year.

Treasurer Report:

• Discussed putting a portion of PTA funds into an interest-bearing account.

New Business:

• Back to School Night: PTA will set up that night.
• Fundraisers: “Ugly Coffee”. Do we want to sell it? Whole Foods – donate “bag” money to schools.

Meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.