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

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