Bauer Parent Club Meeting Minutes from January 15, 2019

JANUARY MEETING
JANUARY 15, 2019 / 7PM
BPC Officers: Emily Brechting (President), Katie Terpstra (Vice President), Lindsey Bolhouse (Secretary), Jill Bosnjak (Treasurer), Katelyn Gates (Member-at-Large)

A. Principal’sReport-​ Welcome,Mr.Meersma!
Mr. Meersma has now been at Bauer for 4 weeks. He is coming from a school with 700 students (in Fowlerville) and is enjoying getting to work in a smaller school where he can get to know the students better. He has been working on helping staff and students develop common language for behaviors and attitudes at school, especially in areas such as the playground, cafeteria and when lining up.

2. Financial Summary
   
   1. Current Status​ - $22,429.51
      
   2. Fundraisers/Deposits ​- Box Tops ($801.07), Culvers Nights ($787.31),
      Script ($619.04), Pizza Nights (vary from $130-$160 per time)
      
   3. Recent/Upcoming Expenses​ - 5th Grade Celebration, Father Daughter
      Dance, gifts for Mrs. Opple and Mr. Meersma, Holiday Meals for Bauer Staff
      
3. BPCUpdates
   a. RecentEvents
   
   1. Fall Book Fair
      The November Book Fair brought in $3,600 in Scholastic Dollars. We have decided to divy this up amongst the Bauer teachers; each teacher will receive $140 to spend in their classroom. We have saved $500 to use for future needs. We will earmark the profits from the Spring Scholastic BOGO Book Fair for the Bauer library.
      
   2. Conference Dinners & Holiday Luncheon
      Conference dinners are almost entirely donation based (thank you Bauer families!) but the Holiday lunch is pulled from the BPC budget.
      

iii. Secret Santa’s Shop
The Secret Santa shop was a great success this year! Jessica Steigenga and her crew did an amazing job coordinating this fun event. If you have any suggestions for next year’s Shop or if you’d like to volunteer, you may contact the BPC at bauerparentclub@gmail.com​ or Jessica Steigenga at jmsteigenga@yahoo.com​. Thank you!
b. UpcomingEvents&Opportunities

1. School Supply Restock | January 21-31
   As we approach the middle of the school year, classroom supplies start to run low. Because of this, the BPC is supporting a School Supply Restock. Please check for the paper note or on the Bauer Parent Club Facebook page for a link to each teacher’s supply list. Thank you for considering!
   
2. District Wide BPC Board Meeting | January 22
   The BPC board members will be attending a district wide meeting on January 22. If you have any questions or concerns you’d like us to bring up at the meeting, please contact us. Thank you!
   
3. Father-Daughter Dance | February 23
   The planning committee has been hard at work planning a night
   

of Glitz and Glamour for all the girls at Bauer! Each girl is invited to bring a special guest for a night of dancing, photos, prizes, and snacks! Please let Mrs. Opple know if you need any help in attending this event (dress, ticket cost, etc.) We would like every girl at Bauer to feel welcome!
iv. Next BPC Meeting | March 12
D. Staff Scoop

• ●  Ashley Scholma was the staff representative at our meeting this week. She reports the staff is grateful for both the conference and Holiday lunches.
  
• ●  Alison Johnson (P.E. teacher) is working on surveying Bauer students about playground needs (balls, jump ropes, etc.). Each student will take a survey in STEAM and results will be provided to the BPC. We will then purchase new playground equipment for Bauer.