PTA Board Members 2025 -2026

President

Deanna Zito

1st Vice President

Caroline Barretta

2nd Vice President 

Kelly Lang

3rd Vice President

Angeline Andreu

Treasurer

 Mary Demetriou & Danielle Tirelli 

Secretary

Jennifer Decoursey

 PS/IS 128 PTA  email- 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov

In Person

September 15, 2025

7:00 PM

1. President’s Report:

• President Deanna Zito explained the roles of the PTA Executive Board and welcomed new members 

for the 2025-2026 school year. 

• PTA meetings will be on the first Monday of the month unless it falls on a holiday. The October 

meeting will be held remotely on October 6th, 2025, at 7:00 PM.

• President Deanna Zito detailed the structure of the meetings and proper etiquette for approving 

motions and seconding.

• Motion to approve the meeting minutes from June by Member Fannie Martinez, seconded by Member 

Mary Demetriou.

2. Treasurer’s Report:

• Treasurer Maggie Veres circulated the proposed budget for 2025-2025 and reviewed the need for 

increased donations in order to continue the programs, events and support the PTA plans for the 

children each year.

• Motion to approve the proposed budget by member Elaine Bishop, seconded by Member Linda Mier 

and third by Member Mary Demetriou.

• Additional sources of fundraising were raised by many members. The PTA will be reviewing 

electronic donations, company matching funds, pasta fundraiser, coffee fundraiser, greeting card 

fundraiser, sketchbook fundraiser as well as a suggestion made by 7th grade student Allessea to sell 

candy canes at the end of the year, similar to the Valentine’s Day candy gram.

3. Fall Festival:

• President Deanna Zito explained the events at the Fall Festival and reviewed proposed pricing.

• PTA is still accepting vendors as well as food trucks. 

• PTA is seeking volunteers to support the event. Parents/Guardians that are interested should email 

24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov

4. Principal’s Update:

• Principal Joann Trani spoke on the reduced class sizes and the continuing steps of the process 

including welcoming 17 new staff members as the hiring process continues. 

• The NYC cell phone ban is in effect for all students during the school day and the Yondr pouches are 

successful in place in all grades. 

• A new Parent Coordinator has been selected and has begun the onboarding process. Contact 

information will be shared when available. Until this process is finalized please communicate 

questions and concerns directly to:

Principal JoAnn Raso-Trani at JRaso5@schools.nyc.gov

or

Vice Principal Eva Petrolekas at EPetrolekas@schools.nyc.gov

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVE BOARD

Deanna Zito - President Angie Andreu - Third Vice President

Caroline Barretta - First Vice President Maggie Veres - Treasurer

Kellie Lang - Second Vice President Jen DeCoursey - Recording Secretary

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 

69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379

718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080

Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov

In Person

September 15, 2025

7:00 PM

4. Principal’s Update (cont.):

• Meet the Teacher will be held virtually next week on Thursday, September 18th. Links have been sent 

out by your child's teacher. In person meetings can be scheduled for an alternate date by contacting 

your child’s teacher directly to arrange. 

• Coffee With the Principal will continue alternating morning & afternoon session, dates to be sent soon. 

• Trunk or Treat will be held on October 31st from 9 AM - 1:30 PM. Volunteers should complete the sign 

up form no later than October 17th:

https://forms.office.com/r/zSDNYaA6eE

5. Upcoming Events:

• Movie Night: Friday September 19th @ 6:30 PM, School Yard

• Picture Day: Friday October 3rd, All Day

• Fall Festival: Saturday October 4th @ 9 AM - 3 PM, School Yard

• Trunk of Treat: Friday October 31st @ 9 AM - 1:30 PM, School Yard

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

Virtual October 6th, 2025 7:00 PM 

1. President’s Report: 

• Motion to approve the meeting minutes from September by Recording Secretary Jen DeCoursey, seconded by Member Mary Demetriou. • President Deanna Zito reviewed contact information for Parent Coordinator Jenelle Carlo (jcarlo11@schools.nyc.gov) and Assistant Principal Joseph Guzman (jguzman6@schools.nyc.gov) 

2. Treasurer’s Report: 

• Treasurer Maggie Veres reviewed the donations and expenses for the period from the last PTA meeting. The PTA balance as of September 30, 2025, excluding Scholastic Dollars, is currently $16,432.97 

• The PTA Executive Board is continuing to reviewing electronic donations, company matching funds, pasta fundraiser, coffee fundraiser and greeting card fundraisers. 

• The Little Pulp Sketchbook fundraiser will begin mid October. • The Miss Chocolate fundraiser will end November 7th, 2025. 

3. Fall Festival: • President Deanna Zito thanked the parents, guardians and vendors that supported the PTA Fall Festival. The event was well received and the new expanded vendors section worked well. We seek to add even more vendors next year with a continued focus on those from our school community. Please contact the PTA if you have interest in supporting as a vendor. 

4. Principal’s Update: 

• The NYC cell phone ban is in effect for all students during the school day and the Yondr pouches are successful in place in all grades. 

• Trunk or Treat will be held on October 31st from 9 AM - 1:30 PM. Volunteers should complete the sign up form no later than October 17th: https://forms.office.com/r/zSDNYaA6eE 

5. Upcoming Events: 

• Trunk of Treat: Friday October 31st @ 9 AM - 1:30 PM, School Yard 

• Print & Sip: Friday November 7th, 2025 @ 6 PM - 8 PM, Little Pulp 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

November 3rd, 2025 Virtual 

1. President’s Report: • Motion to approve the meeting minutes from October by Member Mary Demetriou, seconded by Recording Secretary Jen DeCoursey 

2. Treasurer’s Report: 

• Treasurer Maggie Veres reviewed the donations and expenses for the period from the last PTA meeting. The PTA balance as of October 31, 2025, excluding Scholastic Dollars, is currently $19,991.94 

• The PTA Executive Board is continuing to reviewing electronic donations, company matching funds, pasta fundraiser, coffee fundraiser and greeting card fundraisers. 

• The Little Pulp Sketchbook fundraiser will end mid December, order at: https://www.littlepulp.com/products/128-sketchbook-fundraiser 

• Shoes For Good Sneaker Fundraiser, continuing through end of year. 

• The Miss Chocolate fundraiser will end November 7th, 2025. 

• Liberty Beans Coffee Fundraiser, beginning mid November. 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

In Person January 5th, 2026 7:00 PM 

1. President’s Report: • Not enough members attended to hold this meeting. Thank you to those who attended. 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

Virtual February 2nd, 2026 7:00 PM 

1. President’s Report: • Motion to approve the meeting minutes from November by Member Maureen Ruggiero, seconded by Member Patsy Sanchez. • President Deanna Zito informed membership of the resignation of PTA Treasurer Maggie Veres as of January 1, 2026. Any member wishing to review the PTA financial books or Ms. Veres resignation letter can email the Executive Board at 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

2. Treasurer’s Election: 

• Members Mary Demetriou & Danielle Tirelli self nominated for Co-Treasurer positions. 

• Bylaws will be updated to reflect the splitting of position duties. 

• A full financial report will be presented at the next meeting in March. • With the additional of the new Treasurers, the PTA Executive Board is continuing to reviewing electronic donations with a goal to complete by end of February. 

• The Little Pulp Sketchbook fundraiser will continue through mid May. 

3. Upcoming Events: • Book Fair: Monday March 2 - Tuesday March 3rd @ 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Volunteers can complete the sign up form below: https://forms.gle/DrPYhDW6ptm6uFAr9 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

Virtual March 9th, 2026 7:00 PM 

1. President’s Report: • Motion to approve the meeting minutes from February by Member Maureen Ruggiero, seconded by Member Fanny Martinez. 

• PTA is seeking Class Parents to support the fundraising and basket creation portion of the Radio Bingo Fundraiser. Please email 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov if you are interested in supporting. 

2. Treasurer’s Report: • Treasurer Mary Demetriou reviewed the donations and expenses for the period from the last Treasurer’s Report. The PTA balance as of February 27, 2025, excluding Scholastic Dollars, is currently $22,574.45 

• The PTA Executive Board is continuing to reviewing electronic donations, company matching funds, pasta fundraiser, coffee fundraiser and greeting card fundraisers. 

• The Little Pulp Sketchbook fundraiser will continue through mid May. 

3. Upcoming Events: 

• Radio Bingo: May 8th 2026. 

• Kindergarten Little Stars Red Carpet Event: June 1st, 2026 

• 5th Grade Stepping Up: June 5th, 2026 

• Spring Market June 6th, 2026 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

Virtual April 13th, 2026 7:00 PM 

Meeting Notes: Caroline Barretta • Recording Secretary Absent. 

April meeting minutes taken by Caroline Barretta: 

Good evening parents thank you all to who joined our tonight’s meeting see below of some important information. 

-Radio bingo event being held May 8 at 6:30 $45 -If you would like to volunteer as class parent contact us. Grades needed kindergarten 3rd,7th and 8th 5 grade step up party 6/5 

More information will be sent home

 Spring Market 6/6 in school yard 9am-3pm Come shop and support local and small businesses owners 

Message from Phil Wong councilman office: Nine Dot Energy is looking to move forward with a lithium ion battery facility near P.S. I.S. 128. (A link was shared regarding a petition) 

Next meeting In Person May 4th 7pm All positions opened for the board !!! Voting day. Don’t miss it we can’t wait to see you there. 

PARENT TEACHER ASSOCIATION P.S./I.S. 128 Queens 69-10 65th Drive Middle Village, New York 11379 718.326.6210 Fax: 718.326.6080 Email: 24q128pa@schools.nyc.gov 

In Person May 5th, 2026 7:00 PM 

1. President’s Report: • Motion to approve the meeting minutes from April by Member Jen DeCoursey, seconded by Member Maureen Ruggerrio. • President Deanna Zito invited Parents who have any NineDot concerns to raise them and PTA would connect them to the correct person. None were raised by the parents in attendance. 2. Treasurer’s Report: • Treasurer Mary Demetriou reviewed the donations and expenses for the period from the last Treasurer’s Report. The PTA balance as of April 30 2026, excluding Scholastic Dollars, is currently $21,169.14 • Membership voted on paying $330 for 2 children for Senior Dues and half for one student, $165. 

3. Elections • No members nominated themselves for PTA President so elections were not held as the President position is a required position. 

4. Upcoming Events: • Radio Bingo: May 8th 2026 6:30 PM 

• Executive Board Elections: June 1, 2026 

• Kindergarten Little Stars Red Carpet Event: June 1st, 2026 

• 5th Grade Stepping Up: June 5th, 2026 

• Spring Market June 6th, 2026 

5. Membership Concerns: 

• A member raised concerns that the Principal has not attended meetings this year and she would expect to see more engagement.

• Membership raised concerns about lack of community engagement from parents and teachers during meetings. Parent Coordinator Ms. Carlo will work with the current Executive Board to create a survey out to the school community to capture feedback from parents/guardians regarding their lack of engagement and any concerns with attending PTA functions. 

• A member recommended we offer a Homework pass or special No Homework password for attending the PTA meeting in person. 

• A member raised concerns that the School Survey was not anonymous so they did not want to fill it out. 

School Leadership Team (SLT) Members

President - Deanna Zito 

Parent - Cheryl Paprocki

Parent - Gina Sclafani

Parent - Arthur Wojnanowski

Parent - Jennifer DeCoursey

UFT Chapter Leader - Agata Mojica

Chairperson - Jennifer Farley

Teacher - Sophia DeLustro  

Teacher - Christina Palmieri 

JoAnn Trani-Principal

School Leadership Team Meetings 

3:30pm 

TBA

SLT Meeting Minutes 9/25/25

All members present

• Meeting called to order.

• Team introductions - welcome new members.

• Approved minutes and bylaws to be changed.

• Chairperson and recording secretary for the new school year. The team agreed to have Ms. Farley as chairperson and Mrs. DeLustro as recording secretary.

• Parent Teacher conferences extended til Dec. The vote was to keep parent teacher conferences virtual - not in person. Any in person meeting should be scheduled with the teacher. 

• December 4th PTC - Kids will attend 1/2 day - the PD SBO was only for last school year - not available anymore.

• Iplan (by laws, attendance, minutes, CEP) - Ms. Trani will put everyone in. She put everyone in CEP. Arthur asked about what the Iplan includes - This is a record keeping platform. 

• All SLT meetings must in person.

• School Mission Statement and Goals - Ms. Trani stated that our mission and goals were written with our instructional focus - we have an ILT/PD teams that meet - we will use data to plan lessons for students - Monday at 7:10-8:10 is PD time for teachers. Sept - conducting Mandated PD. Meet with a team to plan future PD to support teachers. 

• Upcoming Meeting Dates - Agreed to meet at 2:45 every 3rd Thursday - change in bylaws for this new school year.

Oct 16th

Nov. 20th

Dec. 18th

Jan. 15th

Feb. 26th

Mar. 19th 

Apr. 16th

May 21st

June 18th 

• School Mascot - sent out no response - Keep Pioneers - Have kids choose their mascot. up to 5 choices on which they would want.

Choices with Pioneer __________

• Implementing Yondr pouches - working successfully. Teachers went over with students - Ms Palmieri created an interactive violation sheet - no violations - Ms Mojica says the kids have been very receptive to it. Ms Trani demonstrated the pouch. They keep pouch until they leave 128.

• Grading Policy was reviewed on Meet the Teacher. Revisit dress code policy in the spring.

• The dress code policy is deemed by school. Enforcing dress code - putting clothes over their clothes - sneakers cause injury. Uniforms - but not enforced by public school.

• Ms Farley says if you want to add to the agenda let her know. 

• The meeting adjourned.

Approved on 10/16/25

SLT Meeting Minutes 9/30/25

Absent: Cheryl 

• Ms. Trani called emergency meeting to discuss C30 process for our Asst. Principal position. Currently Joseph Guzman is Interim Acting Asst. Principal.

• Develop Level 1 Committee which is comprised of:

1. Member from Superintendent's office

2. CSA member - Either Eva Petrolekas or other CSA membeer

3. Up to 7 parents chosen by Deanna Zito 

4. 2 UFT members chosen by Agata Mojica 

5. 1 DC37 member - cannot be the parent coordinator - IE: school aide, kitchen staff, etc.

• Committee will meet on October 14th for Level 1 meeting. Deanna Zito and Agata Mojica will touch base with Ms. Trani in the next two days with members for the committee. These names must be submitted beforehand.

• All committee members will out confidentiality agreement. 

• Ms. Trani will set up interview appointments and invites to candidates. There must be several candidates chosen to interview that day.

• On the day of the interviews, the committee will meet about an hour before, about 3:00 pm. They will review each candidate. If a committee member has a familial or any close relationship with any candidate, that must be disclosed before hand.

• Each committee member will be given sample questions. They must ask from these sample questions. Each committee member will choose their question and establish in what order questions will be asked. For each interview, questions must be asked in the same order for each candidate.

• Each committee member will be given a rating sheet they will use for each candidate. After each interview committee will debrief using rating sheets.

• Once Level 1 meetings are done, Ms. Trani will invite candidates for Level 2 interview with her.

• Ms. Trani reviewed who is on the committee (stated above)

• She reviewed process for the interviews and will touch base with Agata and Deanna in the next two days.

• The meeting adjourned.

Approved on 10/16/25

SLT Meeting Minutes 10/16/25

Absent: Jennifer DeCoursey

Janelle Carlo sat in on the meeting.

• Meeting called to order.

• Approve minutes from last meeting

• Jenelle Carlo - record keeping for district - submitted names to district online of SLT members

• Budget:

  • Most classes are at reduced class size. Used funding. 

  • December can apply for more funding. With additional funding we have AP. 

  • Still have 7th grade science vacancy. 

  • All other monies filled from reduced class size. Purchased chromebooks and printers. Teacher supplies. Additional books and online components for new classes. 

  • Horizon (3 classes) funding is separate. 

  • Per session funding - work before or afterschool. ELA/Math program funding, basketball team, regents prep and grading. testing team to prepare for state exams. Money set aside for prom and senior trip. Want Drama - play for middle school students.

• Arthur asked about budget process - wondering how we ask for funding. Ms. Trani says funding gets from reduced class size budget (you can put in for additional funding for more teachers) All classes used-we're at 95% capacity. Agata says that K was low enrollment so reduced class size wasn't for K and 2nd. We get money and then budget is revisited and then we can reapply for more money.

• Trani stated in the spring we make projections - make predictions for next year and speak with budget director. Start with students and then project on students coming in.

• GRYC rooms are assigned and don't change.

• Other programs we will offer based on staff availability - need supervisor as well (ie:Saturday program)

• Title 3 Funding is for all other academic programs.

• Review CEP at next meeting - no access currently.

• C30 process - currently in process - positions are posted for 2 weeks - display candidates and invite in for Level 1 interview. Call back for Level 2 with just Ms. Trani and appoint for the position. Central tracks everything. In the next 2 weeks, Ms. Trani will do Level 2.

• Edmentum: Exact Path - WIN What I need - Win Wednesday. Could be used for HW or in school. 40 minutes ELA/Math. Check to see if we can assign for HW - Data might be skewed. Tuesday Oct. 21 Edmentum rep will be here to support school.

• Data for agenda next month - once data comes back - Look at data and see growth. Family reports should be going home. 

• School Mascot - Classes vote per each name. Jenelle Carlo says she will find image to go with each mascot name. Jen F create google form!

  • Tiger

  • Eagle

  • Wolf

  • Bee

  • Panther

• PBIS - Bee Bucks - morning announcements - prizes/incentives. Class/individual prizes. Next couple of days. Kick off in the classroom! Jen Farley share slides.

• Next meeting Nov 20th at 2:45

• Meeting Adjourned

Approved on 11/20/25

SLT Meeting Minutes 11/20/25

Absent: Ms. Trani

• Mascot: 

  • Tiger

  • Eagle

  • Wolf

  • Bee

  • Panther

  • Astronaut

• New survey sent out. K-3 Teachers will submit their vote for their class. Each teacher post in Google Classroom 4-5 and 6-8 only ELA Teachers post. Image will be created by school community - Have Dawdy and Darden do in their classes. Winning image will be logo.

Both minutes approved on 12/18/25 

SLT Meeting Minutes 12/2/25 ***Emergency Meeting***

Absent: Jennifer Decoursey; Arthur Wojnarowski; 

Cheryl Paprocki; Victoria Riggio - not able to log into TEAMS meeting

• Emergency meeting called by Ms. Trani to discuss small class size budget plans for next year.

• Ms Trani said she spoke with Agata and someone from the district last week regarding the application for smaller class size next year. 

• Ms. Trani explained she is applying for smaller class size for the 2026-2027 school year. She said we need 1 additional cluster in the middle and elementary school. The plan also includes 2 ICT sections in 3rd and 5th grades to meet compliance with SP ED. In addition, one more section of 6th and 7th grade class. Her plan reflects 100% of all grades will be at smaller class size.

• She put in her plan into the system. Once she hears back, she will reach out to us. She's hoping to hear back early Spring.

Both minutes approved on 12/18/25 

SLT Meeting Minutes 12/18/25

Absent:Arthur Wojnarowski and Victoria Riggio

Janelle Carlo sat in on the meeting

Meeting called to order.

Approved minutes from last month

BUDGET: 

• Marissa Torre - newly appointed dean

• K-1 Gen Ed Teacher - we added additional support with school aide.

• Still Grade 7 - long term sub - need licensed teacher - no candidates citywide. All positions are filled. Purchased: 1:1 computers for all students - we purchased additional chromebooks and iPads (with case) and carts. Ordered additional printers. 

• Horizon funding is separate - teachers, counselors, and supplies are different than school. They have additional computers and printers.

• Nurse - updated computer/printer - printers waiting 

• Furniture - desk/kidney bean tables/chairs

• Supplies and materials for classrooms - Box of paper for each classroom and copy machine.

• Separate funding for Students in Temp. Housing - Thanksgiving items - food drive for the holidays - backpacks/calculators.

• AIS supplies - ELA/MATH books for Saturday and per session for program

• Theme day items didn't come in 

• Dance Festival - Ms Cara will organize - for 6 week program not 12 - students who want to participate.

• Translation - funding to do this

• Dance and Drama club in MS

• 8th grade prom and trip funding

• Regents prep class - staff to grade

• Basketball team

• A couple of weeks Art club in ELEM and MS

• Library Open Access at 7am

• Morning Horizon program - Wed-Fri

• Early morning drop off - Wed-Fri

• Instructional Lead Team - work together to support staff - workshops

• Student Council asked for clubs - will revisit in new year to see if it's in the budget.

• Put money aside for substitute teachers/para money

SMALL CLASS SIZE FUNDING:

• Submitted paperwork for 100% small class size 

• 2 ICT sections in 5th and 7th grades

• Need cluster positions

• 6th grade is at capacity as of right now - put in for additional 6th grade class.

• Notified early spring

CONSTRUCTION:

• Be ready in June - playground and auditorium.

• Received a grant for the gym - separate from current budget - the floor, hoops and walls.

BUILDING HEAT: Put a work order to fix heat - resolved

TESTING DATES:

• All testing is computer based.

• Testing meeting in January

• Trani shared Test dates shared with with all teachers

• Sophia shared testing dates with team -

NYS ELA:

April 14th and 15th - Grades 3-5

April 16th and 17th  - Grades 6-8

NYS Math:

April 28th and 29th - Grades 3-5

April 30th and May 1st - Grades 6 and 7

NYS Science:

May 13th - Grade 5 & 8th Grade not taking Regents

NYS Regents:

June 16th - Spanish ??

June 17th - Algebra

June 18th - Biology

PPO - Principal observation

• 8:30-2:30 - full day visit by superintendent or deputies 

• Visit 6 classes - 2 ELA, 2 MATH - Cluster - AIS/Win - ICT or SC (Horizon included)

2 of each grade band; 1 new teacher; 12-15 min each class and debrief

1 meeting each with students, teachers, and parents. 

• Priority focus - build ILT - shared with team

• Instructional Focus - data to drive instruction - all subject areas

• Trani will share date once notification

ELEVATOR:

• Elevator gets a lot of use

• GRYC staff got stuck in elevator.

• Trani spoke to legal about elevator use - different situations occur in the elevator.

• Students were using elevator without accommodations. Parents can say ok until the elevator gets stuck and poses problem. 

• Trying to avoid LODI within building - Superintendent approval.

• Staff instructed not to ride elevator alone with students - avoid issues.

CULTURAL EVENTS:

• Student Council want first International Food Night - Friday, January 23rd - sending out survey - wear cultural attire and bring food. Get local food vendors to help support - Janelle spoke about and they are excited - appetizer samples - grab and go! Culturally themed - break up by different nationality 

PBIS:

• AP/Trani want to STARBucks! How many star bucks for different incentives - Shoot to be....

• Order from SHOPDOE for sports equipment, morning announcement, lunch with AP or principal

• Implement after holiday break

• Each month design will change - students can submit design for STAR bucks.

OTHER ITEMS:

• Agata wants to speak to Student Council about grant for the participatory budget. 

What to do with money? Students will vote on how money should be used.

• Valentine's day gram coming back.

• Meet with SLT team once Mr. Guzman is fully appointed.

Approved 1/15/26