Minutes - Second meeting

            Paula, in her dynamic style, presented her plans for the Teacher Resource Center. She discussed the results of the teacher survey that included the needs of the teachers and staff. Kathy and I visited the room after the meeting, and I appreciate the extent of the challenge Paula has chosen to address. The room is small and narrow with a very high ceiling. Paula had arranged an appointment with an interior designer and we are anxious to hear the results of this consultation.

Paula has some unique ideas about commercial entities (Dehoff) within the community that might fund this project. She has also identified some sources of discount storage units (20%-50%) and construction personnel.

Jane and Kathy are sharing the responsibility for the theatre equipment funding. Jane is waiting for an estimate from someone who has brought in equipment in the past. The type of support identified for this project will be ‘arts and culture’ and/or ‘early childhood development’.

Avery has a particular interest in physical education. She will be pursuing funding for the primary playground equipment and additional adjunct physical education programs that might be appropriate for PCMS. Jane will obtain the specifications and budget amount for the proposed playground equipment. She is waiting to evaluate the responsiveness of the current vendor of the new equipment purchased for the elementary children.

Val and the PCMS friends have obtained much of the background information concerning the landscape project. I hope that Val can continue to spearhead this project.

My interest and concern lies in the development of math and science skills in our children. Subsequently, I am assuming responsibility for the Montessori math manipulatives and Library materials. I have discussed these needs with Mrs Oravec and Elizabeth Dieringer. Elizabeth has provided a list including budget estimates. Mrs Oravec has also provided input.

My responsibility is to do additional research on funding for each of these initiatives. I will bring a prospect worksheet and at least 2 possible grantors to the Thusday, Dec. 9^th meeting. If unable to attend I will send home the materials via cubby? mail. Hopefully, after the holidays we can redouble our efforts. Is a Jan. 6^th or 13^th meeting acceptable?

Sharon

10:12:05 AM    

Please provide input and corrections in the comments. I will update. Sharon

Meeting #1 minutes

 We introduced ourselves. Each of us has valuable knowledge and experience to contribute. Jane (R) prepared a  PCMS Grant “wish list”

 1. Theatre Equipment - portable backdrop , curtains, lights, portable stage.We need someone to work with PCMS staff  on budget and background- Are there any parents who are members of the NC playhouse or other acting groups that might be good candidates for this? Part of the Grant writing team?

2 .Playground structures for Primary playground. Current equipment is cracked and damaged from use and weather.  Jane (R) thinks it might be OK to use for the next few months. 

3. Montessori Materials - math manipulatives. This might be a good candidate for matching funds and Timken was noted as a good candidate for this item. Timken FDN.is very interested in engineering subjects. Foundations interested in curriculum development would be great to approach, too. 

4 Landscaping: front of building. Another candidate for foundations that match funds. The Friends of PCMS have tried to recruit local landscaping companies directly. 

5. Library: books, furniture. It was mentioned that Hosner Carpet has replaced carpet in a school each year plus bought some books. My question here is does equipment mean computers, too? 

6. Art Specialists. Is this a continuation or addition to the Ohio Art Council projects? Paula and Karyn are passionate on this subject (especially music). 

7. Teacher Resource Area. More discussion needed here. Do we need input from the teachers? The staff should define what they would like in a resource area.

It was noted that all Grant submissions have to be cleared through the oversight committee. A one-page summary would be sufficient for Jane (R) to take to the oversight committee.

Next meeting Nov. 4th, 12:30

10:04:57 PM    

Welcome Heather! Heather Smith will be joining the team, her email is hasmith2000@yahoo.com

Also the email address of Karyb Talbort-Russ is family_circus@sbcglobal.net

8:16:51 PM    

Arts in Education Model Development

Karyn Russ sent this link along and suggested it might be used to fund our music and art consultant.

The applicant must be a LEA (Local educational agency). This is probably a Dept. of Ed. designation and perhaps Jane or Karen know if PCMS is an LEA.

Also,.... From the description of the grant it says that Applicants must describe an existing set of strategies for integrating the arts into the regular elementary and middle school curricula, which could then successfully be implemented, expanded, documented, evaluated, and disseminated. This means we have to have a current set of strategies to be implemented and describe how we would (use the grant $$) to expand and implement our (Arts) strategy.

This is what would be covered in our grant request. This grant opportunity should be included as a candidate to help with the need Karyn suggested. Great!!

6:13:29 PM    

Team members

PMCS Grant-seeking team met on Oct.14. A more detailed description will follow, but I wanted to start making entries on our blog. Attendants at the first meeting definitely demonstrated enthusiasm and each participant had valuable input.

Team members* attending were:

Kathy Brown

Valerie Beaupre

Averie Destefano

Sharon Harper

Jane Reifsnyder

Paula Seifert

*Karyn Russ was unable to attend this meeting

7:17:03 PM