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The meeting was called to order by Janet Giron, President, at 7:00 pm on Monday, February 8, 2021.
The minutes from the January 11, 2021 General PTA Meeting were approved as read.
Attendance:
Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Janet Giron, Angela Lerner, Mikel Wagner, Alfreda Begay, Ms.
Herren, Tiffany Johnson
Ms. Herren’s Presentation:
 Student Council is starting to plan for the 8 th grade graduation ceremony. Usually the
Student Council pays for a t-shirt and a bundt cake for every 8 th grader, and a t-shirt for any
of the teaching staff who would like one. Every 8 th grader also gets a certificate printed by
the school.
 There have been few opportunities for the student council to fundraise this year, so if we do
set up a restaurant night (maybe Chipotle, Schlotski’s or Wataburger) the proceeds can go to
the Student Council to buy the t-shirts and cakes. The restaurant night will probably be in
March.
 Last year the ceremony was drive-by. This might need to be the case this year as well. As of
today, gatherings are limited to no more than 5 people.
 If we are able to do the ceremony in the gym, it was suggested that the PTA purchase
decorations for the event.

Principal’s Report by Ms. Bianca-Sapien:
 The lottery drawing for next fall was on February 2 nd via Zoom. It was our most attended
lotery drawing ever.
 Ms. B is requesting volunteers (families or cummunity members) to be interveiwed by the
PED during their site visit on March 3 rd . The site visit will be from 9-12am. They will also
observe classes and visit the wellness team.
 On February 12 th the Public Education Commission of the Public Education Department will
hear our request for amendements to increase our enrollment cap and our grad levels served.
 On February 9 th the Fire Marshall will do his walkthrough inspection for Covid-safe
practices.
 The HEPA filters for the classrooms were delivered today.
 As part of Covid safety, 10 staff members each week will be tested for Covid.
 The faculty has contributed to a plan for re-opening that will be published on the school’s
website on February 12 th .
 The school’s next Governance Council meeting will be at 5:30 on Thursday, February 18 th
via Zoom. The re-opening plan will be discussed during this meeting. 60% of parents
surveyed would like the students to return in person and 40% would like to remain remote.
Any parent who choses for her/his child to remain remote will have the option to return in
person later.

President’s Report by Janet Giron:
 For 8 th grade parents looking for a high schoool, Amy Biehl had its first lottery drawing
yesterday, but it is still open for applications. It is a year-round school which offers dual
credits for juniors and seniors.
 If you are applying for an APS transfer, the transfer office holds drawings at the end of each
month. Please contact Janet with questions.
 Yearbooks can still be purchased. It will not be possible to do yearbook pictures outside so
the picture taking will be indoors. Students will have an appointment time and will remove
masks just long enough to take the picture. This will probably occur sometime before spring
break

Vice-Presiden’ts Report by Alfreda Begay:
 She will submit a fundraiser request for Chipotle and Schlotski’s.
 She will also work on an indoor model for the 8 th grade gruaduation ceremony.
Treasurer’s Report by Angela Lerner:
 There was one deposit equaling $369.23 from Smith’s and Live United.
 The current bank balance is $11,336.09.
 We will be purchasing Quickbooks Online
 Our 990-N has been submitted to the NM PTA.
Social:
 Ms. McGrane hosts a weekly Zoom for each grade level.
Secretary:
 Nothing to Report
New Business:
 There was no new business.
The next PTA General Meeting will be Monday, March 8th at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 pm.

The meeting was called to order by Janet Giron, President, at 7:02 pm on Monday, January 11, 2021.
The minutes from the December 7, 2020 General PTA Meeting were approved as read.
Attendance:
Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Janet Giron, Angela Lerner, Mikel Wagner, Alfreda Begay, Amy
Morga, Dorene Dinaro, Megan Ramirez, Christopher Garcia, Coach DA Alexander, A. Stanely
Principal’s Report by Ms. Belmonte-Sapien:
 MAPS scores results are in. While we were hoping for gains or maintenance in the scores,
there was an overall range of regression. Indiviual growth targets for each student will be
set. Planning for the next testing cycle which will happen at the end of the year has started.
Tests will be limited to one a day.
 There is one teacher and one parent position available in the School Advisery Committee.
 Our virtual open house will be on January 23rd. The PTA will make a presentation during
the open house.
 The lottery draw for 1 st through 8 th grades will be on February 2 nd .
 February 10 th , 11 th , and 12 th will be student led conference days, so there will be no classes
on those days.
 The Governance Councel Meeting with be at 5:30 on January 21 st .
 2 nd Semester starts on January 19 th . We have several new students starting in the new
semester. Students will begin new Associated Arts classes.
 Report Cards will be available on PlusPortals on January 22nd .
President’s Report by Janet Giron:
 Thank you to those parents who donated and helped pick up gifts for our Adopt-A-Teacher
event. O’Ramen donated lunch on the gift pick up day.
 The school’s next Governance Council meeting will be at 5:30 on Thursday, January 21 st via
Zoom. A link to the meeting will be posted on Facebook.
 We are still trying to plan yearbook pictures. They will most likely be taken outdoors by
appointment. This will be in March if covid numbers come down by then.
 There were no new PTA members this month.
 We need to vote on Science Bowl Prizes tonight.
Vice President’s Report by Alfreda Begay:
 Happy New Year!
 E-mailed restaurants about fundraising again.
 Will there be a graduation ceremony for 8 th grade? Last year we did a drive through
ceremony with the usual gifts. We are open to any ideas for a ceremony this year.
 Next Gen charter school is having a virtual tour this evening at 7pm.
 APS transfer window is now open. If your child does not have an APS ID number you will
need to request one.

Treasurer’s Report by Angela Lerner:
 There was a GL Scrip donation of $141.45
 Adopt-a-Teacher expense was $789.10 of the $800 raised.
 The bank balance as of today is $10,966.86.
 The last person needed is looking over the books and then the audit will be complete.
 We will be purchasing the Quickbooks online version.
 Science Bowl: 25 students are going to regionals. If we buy prizes in the $5 dollar range for
each student we need a budget of $125 to $135. There will not be a snack expense for the
Science Bowl this year since it will be virtual.

Voting:
 Mikel Wagner moved to add $150 to the budget for Science Bowl prizes. The motion passed
with a show of hands.
 Janet Giron moved to created a line item for Curriculum Night Expense. The motion passed
with a show of hands.
 Janet Giron moved to move $500 from Other Expense to Curriculum Night Expense. The
motion passed with a show of hands.

Fundraising:
 Mikel Wagner reported that we received $24 from GotSneakers.com.
 Janet Giron reported that we earned $140 from our Savers clothing drive.
New Business:
 There was no new business.
The next PTA General Meeting is set for Monday, February 8th at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
The meeting was adjourned at 7:46 pm.