PS 130M - PARENTS ASSOCIATION
一三零小學家長會
143 Baxter Street Room 101, New York, NY 10013
Tel: 212-226-8072
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Parents Association Board Members:
Co-Presidents:
Co-Treasurers: Kathy Leung & Damian Driver
Co-Secretaries: Jaimie Gautier & Stephanie Lee-Wong
Parents Association Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong
Parent Coordinator: Diane Chong
Minutes to PS 130M PA General Meeting
October 8, 2020
Attendance: Mr. Fong, Kaitlin Fuchs, Yanna Xu, Damian Driver, Kathy Leung, Lisa Wong, Yvonne Moy, Ms.
Nicklas, General Committee (attendance sheet from 10/8/20)
Meeting Commence: 8:45 AM
Meeting Commence: 8:45 AM
1. Principal Opening Remarks
a. Welcomed and thanked parents, assistant principals (PAs), PA, and Ms. Nicklas as interpreter.
a. Welcomed and thanked parents, assistant principals (PAs), PA, and Ms. Nicklas as interpreter.
b. Continuing our arts program online. Thanks to PA’s fundraising efforts.
c. The admin team (principal and APs) is always available to help.
c. The admin team (principal and APs) is always available to help.
a. Fill out meeting attendance
b. Introduce current PA Executive Board members then shared meeting agenda
i. Co-Presidents: Kaitlin Fuchs and Yanna Xu
ii. Co-Treasurers: Damian Driver and Kathy Leung
iii. Co-Secretaries: Stephanie Wong and Jaimie Gautier
iv. Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong; Program Assistant: Yvonne Moy.
c. PAs are overseen by the Chancellor
i. Member Status: Any parent who has a child in the school is a member of the “general
committee” and entitled to vote and run for office (typically after volunteering for at least
one year prior to running so to learn the responsibilities associated with each position.
ii. Term Limits: Each position is three consecutive one-year terms.
iii. General parent meetings are normally held every Thursday at 8:45 AM via Zoom.
d. Elections for the Executive Board for the 2020-21 school year will take place on October 19th at
8:45 AM during a special expedited meeting.
i. All current board members are running again. Self-nominations are welcomed and a poll
will be utilized if there are more than one person running for the same position. A motion
iv. Events Coordinator: Lisa Wong; Program Assistant: Yvonne Moy.
c. PAs are overseen by the Chancellor
i. Member Status: Any parent who has a child in the school is a member of the “general
committee” and entitled to vote and run for office (typically after volunteering for at least
one year prior to running so to learn the responsibilities associated with each position.
ii. Term Limits: Each position is three consecutive one-year terms.
iii. General parent meetings are normally held every Thursday at 8:45 AM via Zoom.
d. Elections for the Executive Board for the 2020-21 school year will take place on October 19th at
8:45 AM during a special expedited meeting.
i. All current board members are running again. Self-nominations are welcomed and a poll
will be utilized if there are more than one person running for the same position. A motion
to accept the current candidates will be held.
3. Open for questions:
a. Mary Kwok – 5th grade parent
i. Question: What is the plan for graduation photos?
Answer: Any in-person gathering is
still not allowed, including photos and
ceremonies. Currently looking at different options: ex. Taking photos outdoors;
photoshop
ii. Question: How are participants selected for the Arts program? And how can we pick
up equipment?
Answer: School will send out notices and information on classes, schedules, and equipment
Answer: School will send out notices and information on classes, schedules, and equipment
pick up.
b. Jayden Chan – 1st grade parent
i. Question: How can we pick up photos purchased last year?
b. Jayden Chan – 1st grade parent
i. Question: How can we pick up photos purchased last year?
Answer: Reach out to the PA or school with child name and class; package will be held
in the office for pick up.
c. Question on Chat: Any information on admissions and testing?
i. Answer: Currently there is no DOE guidance on middle school admissions and testing, but
i. Answer: Currently there is no DOE guidance on middle school admissions and testing, but
the school and PA will update families as soon as there are.
4. Principal Closing Remarks
a. PS 130 is a Title 1 School – Which means funding is based on school meal (CACFP)
applications (which have not been collected for many years).
b. Two Types of Programs: SWP: School-wide Program and TA: Targeted Assistance. PS 130 is
under SWP, which means school programs are for all students. Equity is key.
c. The Arts programs will be held tentatively on Fridays. Drumming and fife will remain suspended;
NDI, Violin, Ballroom, Inside Broadway, RTK, and YPC will resume.
d. There will be additional time slots available for families to pick up items, such as math
workbooks for offline practice, materials, etc. Look out for the notices.
4. Principal Closing Remarks
a. PS 130 is a Title 1 School – Which means funding is based on school meal (CACFP)
applications (which have not been collected for many years).
b. Two Types of Programs: SWP: School-wide Program and TA: Targeted Assistance. PS 130 is
under SWP, which means school programs are for all students. Equity is key.
c. The Arts programs will be held tentatively on Fridays. Drumming and fife will remain suspended;
NDI, Violin, Ballroom, Inside Broadway, RTK, and YPC will resume.
d. There will be additional time slots available for families to pick up items, such as math
workbooks for offline practice, materials, etc. Look out for the notices.
Closing Time: 9:25 am
PA “Special Meeting” Election Day: Monday, October 19th at 8:45 am
Next General Meeting: Thursday, November 5th at 8:45 am
