August 2011 Minutes

August 23rd, 2011

Attendance –
The meeting was held in the WI Computer Lab (the library was hot). The agenda, calendar, Treasurer’s report, and proposed 2011/2012 budget was provided for the PTO members coming in. Members signed in. Ewan, Karen, Tammy, Danielle, and Mary introduced themselves to the group stating their positions.

President remarks –

Volunteer report – Upcoming dates to keep in mind: April 21 Kindergarten round up – still need volunteers; April 27 Administrative Professionals Day; May 2-6 Teacher Appreciation Week; May 7 Carnival; May 19 Teacher Appreciation Lunch. Adams reported for the nomination committee chair, Lisa Hebert. Nominations received so far are: Vice President, Mary Kennedy; Secretary, Danielle Mott; Volunteer Coordinator, Karen Snyder. Kristi Pyle said she would be willing to do Treasurer again if someone else wanted to do it with her with the intent to take it over the following year.

Treasurer’s report – Pyle presented the report.

Beginning Balance: $27,032.91 Ending balance: $24,095.32

There were questions regarding the Activity Day and Wellness Nights in the amount of $233.31. Yeoman will follow up with Lois Kirkwood concerning the Activity Day and Wellness Nights items. Snack items were purchased for only one day of testing, but they will have something else at the end of testing. Frank motioned to approve the treasurer’s report. Motion was seconded and approved by those in attendance.

Principal’s report – Yeoman commented that state assessments are completed and they are pleased with how well they did. MAPP testing is currently taking place. Preliminary numbers for 2011-12 kindergarteners are 51 students.

Teacher Rep – None

New Business – None

Unfinished Business – Yeoman presented his proposal again to be voted on. He would like to a mobile lab with 20 – 16G iPad 2, a cart and the Apple Care Protection Plan. The approximate cost is $13,239. Schrader motioned to purchase the mobile lab. Motion was seconded and approved by those in attendance. It was tabled at the last meeting to move $2,499 from the Playground Fund line item to Technology & Field Trips line item. It was motioned, seconded and approved by those in attendance.

Meeting adjourned.