Executive Board members
Michele Barard, President | Carla Jackson, Vice-President
Harold Archie, Treasurer | Monina Klevens, Secretary | Susan McCauley, Principal
Meeting called to order at 7:07pm
| Item |
Owner |
| Welcome |
Carla Jackson |
| Student performance: scene #4 from the upcoming musical ‘On your toes’, shows will take place March 20-22 and 27-30. |
Mr. Williams |
Old business and approval of last meeting’s minutes
- Unanimous vote to approve minutes from January’s meeting
|
Monina Klevens |
Treasurer’s Report/Revised Budget/Approval of Revised Budget
- January’s biggest activity was spirit wear
- February had a pseudo expense, an error already corrected
- Current balance is $22,761 but many expenses coming in the spring
|
Harold Archie |
New Business
- Recognition of volunteer support during auditions and shows
- Volunteers needed to support spring musical
- Junior talent show will be April 1st, admission is $5 at the door, no advanced reservations.
- Parents should watch for calendar changes on the website, currently there’s a proposal for a few days to make up for weather related closures.
- Spirit night at Avondale Pizza Café on E. College Rd. to benefit the visual arts at DSA.
- Arts on the Rail with participation of DSA students, March 15 12-8pm
- DSA was recognized for AP testing accomplishments by the College Board.
|
Carla Jackson |
- Nominating committee: the following volunteered to form the nominating committee: Narayahan Rajan (chair), Jeff Vanderlon, Alan Wilson, Maureen Shelton, and Ms. McCauley. Two alternates volunteered: Maureen Middlebrook and Kate Phillips.
- Legislative update:
- Parents Council United town hall meeting will take place on March 22nd at Tucker High School
- Board of Education forums on April 22 and 29. Important opportunities to hear from candidates for office.
|
Allyson Gervetz |
Principal’s Report/Announcements
- Staff acknowledgment
- There was a record number of auditions this year, letters of acceptance were scheduled to be mailed on Friday.
- DSA recently received awards for site reading, equity in AP classes and in 3 other AP areas, mock trial group and black history tour show. A first place for drama/theater pieces.
- Best way to obtain tickets for upcoming musical is to email box office.
- Finals were moved in the calendar but not so graduation. Still May 21st at the Emory Performing Arts Center, parking is free.
- Students who are either absent or late should return with a written excuse from their Dr.
|
Susan McCauley |
Assistant Principal’s Announcements
- Progress reports will be out 3/20.
- 8th grade writing results are expected soon.
- Payment letters for AP tests were sent home with students.
- Welcome Ms. Donna Howard, our new office staff worker.
- Ms. Lambert was selected Teacher of the Year and Mr. Ron Turner the support person of the year. Both honors will be presented in the fall.
|
Mr. Winchester |
2012-13 Reflections Awards
- First place award recipients: Rebecca Tuney, Jenah Gevetz, Kayla Favors, Sarah Lewis, Christiano Mariano, Madeleine Lang, Kayla Crumbly, Henry Howell, Abigail Shelton and Maya Rajan
- Second places went to Taylor Jones, Josette Vanderlon, Justin Sashlee, Destiny Smith, and Sofia Sefert
- Technology Fair recognitions to: Tobia Henderson, Joy Jones, Kayla Crumbley, and Tyler Webb.
|
Mr. Mastrogiacomo |
PTSA Announcements/Q&A/Adjournment
- Volunteer acknowledgment and request for nominations for chairs of volunteer committees (e.g., box office, spirit wear) and for supporting upcoming shows and Fringe Festival.
- Parents are encouraged to support local businesses and state our affiliation with DSA; over time, reciprocity with the businesses will benefit DSA.
- The main stage voucher program requires that parents complete a form and then claim at the box office.
|
Michele Barard |
Meeting adjourned at 8:07pm.
