FOGS July Meeting Minutes
Attendees
Joanna Miner, President
Sara McCradden, Secretary
Genevra Knight, Treasurer
Gabrielle Goodstein, Board Member
Cassie Maxwell, Board Member
Ashlee Villanti, Board Member
Elizabeth Leong, Board Member
Natalie Toro, Board Member
Amanda Eich, Board Member
Cait Sobotka
Discussion
Field Update
Ashlee spoke at the Board of Ed meeting in June to present need, this allowed for a meeting with Chief Facilities Officer for CPS
CPS estimate is forthcoming. CPS has promised to fund half of project (!!!!)
La Spata is able to contribute open space impact funding. Amount TBD.
Another contact (who was part of the Talcott Elem redo) recommended state funding
Cassie attempting to once again go to Board of Ed to continue to remind them we need help
Requests for FOGS to purchase items:
Ms. Krystal - new classroom rug & Projector - $690
9 YAY, 0 NAY -- passes
Outdoor signage - $600
9 YAY, 0 NAY -- passes
Amazon gift cards for teachers - Sara to email Nadar and confirm the total number of classrooms, special ed, and specials teachers and them email everyone for a vote
Capital Project List & Service day https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1gxgiIQaolloQylAbvqI-xWqTkuyS0u8EL0-FFaq5FgI/edit
Elmasri wants to clean and paint lunchroom in main building
Added to the Service Day list
Elizabeth will arrange the Day of Service for the following potential projects, target date of Sunday, August 13th
Garbage Area Fence Repair and Beautification
Main Office Hallway (hanging pictures + lost and found area)
Removal of broken Annex blinds
Courtyard Outdoor Classroom Improvements
Outdoor Community Board
Annex Wrap Around Naturescape
Main Building Cafeteria Refresh
Welcome Back Mural
Re-paint lines on hardtop
School supply drop off day - Friday, August 18th
Joanna will have a FOGS table with 125 year tees, water bottles, yard signs, FOGS sign up sheet, wish craft for students
Goethe Fest
Goal to break even on cost, any additional money is bonus
Sara, Amanda E, Lindsay (previous member), Cait, Ms Gabby, Joanna, Rick
Lindsay and Rick for historical knowledge only
Lost and found area
Added to day of service
Financial Update:
79,400 fiscal year end '22
115,400 fiscal year end '23
36K increase year on year
No August meeting, next meeting is September