Arlington Special Education PTA Minutes
Thursday, April 12, 2018
7:00 – 8:30 p.m.
Gunston Middle School
Minutes from March meeting presented for approval.
Treasurer’s Report:
Carry over from last year: $10,782.71
Receipts $31,040.84
Expenses $14,820.69
Postive $16,220.15
Nominating Committee elected:
Our Bylaws require a committee of three to put forward names for next year’s board.
Kelly Mountain, APS Parent Resource Center
Nick Walkosak, former SEPTA president
Caroline Levy, outgoing president
Open Board positions:
President-elect
Secretary
VP Membership
Volunteer Coordinator Positions:
Webmaster
PTA Reflections
Mini-grant committee
Fundraising committee
Parent Liaisons
Representatives to APS advisory boards – Arlington Special Education Advisory Committee, Arlington Council on Instruction, Facilities Advisory Committee
Presentation by Dr. Edward Spector on The Healthy Use of Technology:
Dr. Spector gave a detailed but informal presentation on technology addiction, particularly focused on video games. He advises parents to participate in their child’s technology time so that they are up to speed and conversational about their child’s interests.
An audio recording of the presentation is available at https://www.pscp.tv/w/1mnxeXrMOEaJX
Meeting adjourned.
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