The meeting was called to order at 9:15 am.

Mr. Allen talked about our School Safety Committee.  He spoke about the school emergency crisis teams role in an emergency (such as 9/11).  Discussion turned to how issues within the school are handled (i.e. one child hurting another, etc.).

The minutes from the last PTA meeting were approved.

Treasurer’s Report:  No new items.

Correspondence Report:  Thank you cards for Shining Stars ice cream party.  We also sent a donation for Mrs. Brunett’s father, who passed away.

Principal’s Report:  The Talent Show is this Friday.  We are also planting trees on Friday for two memorials – 9/11 and Castle Point Veterans.

Teacher Liaison Report:  Mrs. Plambeck wanted to encourage more teachers to come to meetings and parents to talk to teachers.

Carnival:  There will be a meeting at Colleen Croce’s house on 5/6 at 9:15 am to talk about the carnival.

Flag Day:  This will be June 14. Alice Doherty, chairperson, has met w/  Mr. O’Loughlin and Mary Merenda for beginning planning stages.

Programs:  Astronaut Kevin Kregel came to our school in March and it was great. There was also another program called Bully Busters that the children really enjoyed.

School Spirit:  The order is due for shirts by Friday.

Science Fair:  Participation in the fair will be 2nd, 3rd & 4th graders.

Shining Stars:  This is going well.  This month is Grade 3 and the theme is Tolerance.

Talent Show:  Dress rehearsal went well.  The show is this Friday.

Nomination Committee:  Lisa Ruvo, head of nominating committee, presented these names for nomination for school year 2002 - 2003:
 President:  Alice Doherty
 VP Committee: Marisol Beigert
 VP Membership: Lisa Ruvo
 Treasurer:  Linda Ritter
 Corr. Sec.:  Donna Long
 Rec. Sec.:  Barbara Greenberg
 
 Voting will take place at the May meeting.  Anyone who would like to run for any office is encouraged to call Laura or Mary.

New Business:  The new bylaws will be available to be reviewed on the website as well as in the school office. We will vote on these next month.

Open Forum:  Discussed how new committee chairs will be set up.  We will try to send memos before June to start for next September.

Next meeting:  May 15 at 7:00 pm
   Dr. Gersen to speak on new budget.

Meeting was adjourned at 10:45 AM.