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Call to Order: The regular meeting of the King Elementary PTA was held in the library on Tuesday, September 8, 2008. The President , Audrey Atencio called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The executive Board was present, minus Vice President Lisa Rubey.

Quorum: A quorum was established.

Principal’s Report: Mrs. Stone reported on the opening of school. Enrollment is down, and due to that, we have lost one teacher. Projected numbers for the year were 427, actual is 385. A new reading curriculum was started. The teachers have given pros and cons, and are very happy with it. MAP testing is going on now, and will be in December, and in the spring. CSAP scores from last year were very good, with gains in all areas. There were double digit gains in some. Renovations were discussed. There have been many meetings with architects and a design team. Mrs. Stone and BAAC are considering how to have a staggered meeting for more involvement.

Staff Report: Mid quarter reports are due next week. New series is working well. Teachers feel it is nice to have smaller classes. Preliminary testing went really well, and placed the kids into reading groups. There have been fewer discipline problems this year.

Secretary’s Report: Minutes were distributed and approved.

President’s Report: Membership stats: 18 family, 7 single, 21 faculty, and 1 Grandparent. Field trip money ~ motion was approved and seconded to keep $100.00 in office for use in case a child cannot afford a field trip. Discussed change jars in the office and food bank/Toys for Tots ideas. Will need to coordinate with Dr. Garcia –Bush and Student Council. Motioned and seconded to get Mrs. Boo a new pencil sharpener. Amy Cameron will look into the cost of replacing pencil sharpeners for all teachers. New Printer for PTA was discussed. Motioned and seconded approval to look into options for printer/copier.

Committee Report: Sept. Events: Picture day (Sept 17^th) is covered. Safety Town~ volunteers are still needed. K and 1^st grade parents will be asked. Carnival (Oct. 11^th) has its first meeting next week. Approval to purchase prizes, booths, and cotton candy were motioned and seconded. Water bottle labels and Albertson’s cards were discussed for fundraising options. Motioned and seconded for approval of information to be sent home with kids on these. Jillian will give report next month on soup labels. Chick Fil A night will be scheduled for 2 nights this year. Kindergarten/First Grade dance was discussed and will be tabled until next meeting.

Treasurer’s Report: "Big Tent" was discussed. Computer program that will allow to send emails, reminders, volunteer info, calendars, etc. Budget for 2008 has been approved. Will have more info at next meeting.