April 2018 SEPTA Meeting Minutes

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.