Issues, discussions and decisions

Thursday's PTA meeting will offer members several opportunities to weigh in on a variety of issues, from purchases to plans for programs.

President Barb Peterson has highlighted two items on the agenda that are likely to be voted on during the meeting:

1. Mr. Korbitz has requested funds from the PTA to purchase a new electric keyboard for the music department.  The school currently owns an upright piano, but it is very old and as a result goes out of tune quickly and has a variety of "sticky" notes. We would like to act on this quickly so the purchase could be made in time for the Variety Show on March 18, if the membership approves the request. His research indicates he could buy a new keyboard, which would be used by all Brookdale students in the music curriculum, for less than $1,000.  Given our budget numbers this year and the cushion of funds we have available, we feel this is an appropriate request to bring to the membership. 
2. We will hear a presentation regarding the Art Awareness program. Theresa Hus will speak about the current program and Beth Siwicki has some ideas about how to support and manage the existing program as we move ahead. We intend to make a final decision on Thursday as to how to move ahead with this program beginning next school year.

Additional agenda items include discussions about the Staff Appreciation effort, the future direction of the Fall Fundraiser and the introduction of a PTA message board. Stay tuned for details :-)