PTA Minutes - 2018 AGM - 16.10.2018

Mount Pleasant School AGM 16/10/2018

Minutes

Attendees: Mrs Rutledge, Mr Prewett, Emma Lindsay, Andy Browning, Kirsty Duffield, Sian Heaton, Amanda Williams, Claire Pickering, Nicola Donald, Elliot Donald, Lucy Durston-Birt

Apologies: Rachel Rusgys, Sarah Egan, Stacey Clarke, Amy Canham, Ceri Adwyn Edwards, Sandra Grant

New appointments:

Chairperson: Sian Heaton

Deputy Chairperson: Lucy Durston-Birt

Existing appointments (second year):

Secretary: Kirsty Duffield

Treasurer: Sandra Grant

Items discussed

• Red PTA file and PTA finances to be made available for next meeting.
• Communication channels discussed. Dojo, Facebook and Twitter updates to include link to school website PTA page for info.  Andy Browning to continue managing the Twitter feed.  PTA updates for school website managed by Mr Prewett.  Additions to weekly school newsletter to be given to Mrs Powell by end of school on a Thursday (for distribution on a Friday).
• A parent from each class needed as PTA class representatives.
• A PTA representative needed responsible for looking into funding opportunities that can be applied for. Look into membership of “Parentkind” for PTA support?
• “Corporate funding” sought where employers donate funds to PTA events – needs publicising to parents to realise opportunities.
• Usage of PTA funds discussed, Mrs Rutledge keen to invest further in Smart TVs (around £2000 each).
• Funds needed prior to events to purchase supplies.

Dates for the diary:

Next PTA meeting: 7/11/2018 6pm

Autumn discos: 15/11/2018

Christmas Fair: 30/11/2018 3.30pm

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