Willoughby-Eastlake Association for the Gifted and Talented   WEAGT  

WEAGT Membership Meeting

MINUTES -- DRAFT

March 6, 2008 — Washington Library 

Present: Tim Higgins, Sue Luck, Annette Thompson, Amy Harker, Michelle Marcsik, Tonya Mihalek, Lynann Panchula, Nancy Rebert, Jackie Rosenberger, Dina Rossi, Judy Shrefler, Amy Soltesz, Betty Stevens, Lori Wylie 

Tim Higgins called meeting to order at 7 p.m. and led us in the Pledge of Allegiance.  

Guest:  Judy Shrefler, Willoughby Middle PTO president, spoke to the group about that organization and encouraged parents of upcoming middle schoolers to participate. 

Nominating Committee:  Michelle Marcsik, Dina Rossi and Jackie Rosenberger agreed to serve on the committee.  A slate of officers is needed for consideration at the April meeting. 

Washington Principal’s Report:

v     The W-E district’s email communication system is now in place; parents must sign up online to receive email notifications.  Check the Washington newsletter. 

v     The newsletter will also include Everyday Math resources, info and links. 

v     5^th grade program was cancelled due to weather; they are working to reschedule.

v     Congratulation to 5^th grader Luke Liberatore, who placed 2^nd in district spelling bee (winner was 8^th grader). 

Zenith Coordinator’s Report:

v     Info for gifted students on Web – Mrs. Harker will work to create links; WEAGT website already has many.

v     Midwest Academic Talent Search testing – letters went out in the fall for 7^th and 8^th grade students.  Many Willoughby Middle parents reported that they did not receive.

v     Many summer opportunities are available for gifted students, including W-E’s Camp Invention. 

PTA report:

v     Volunteers needed for COSI and Book Fair

v     3/19 night at Beef O’Brady’s

v     Malley’s fundraiser will accept internet orders until 3/17; PTA looking for fresh ideas for fundraising. 

Other business:

v     Mrs. Harker followed up with teachers regarding the disposition of unspent budget items.  It was determined that certain line items would not be spent this year.  Annette Thompson made a motion to transfer the following unused funds to technology/software fund and purchase 2 additional ELMOs, carts and projectors at a cost of @ $3,000:

o       competition fees - $1,000

o       COSI Field Trip - $250

o       Curriculum Development - $700

o       Honors Class Enrichment - $500

o       Magazines for Classrooms - $377.99

o       Summer Reading Program - $347.45

      Motion was seconded by Sue Luck; membership voted to pass.

v     Family fun night went very well. 

Adjournment:  Dina Rossi motion, Michelle Marcsik seconded the motion.