September 2011 Minutes

Attendance- Sheryl Scharg, Kelsi Graf, Calli Turner, Kristi Jenson, Lisa Hebert, Clayton Schrader, Tonya Campbelll, Kelsie Shafer, Steve Yeoman, Zach Pietrantoni, Tammy Harmon, Mary Kennedy, Torre Booth, Gina Mentzer, Denise Hilmes, Michelle Frank

Minutes Amended: During the August PTO meeting, Michelle Frank was approved to research button making machines and their prices. IBM I-pads was changed to Apple iPads. Clayton Schrader moved to approve the minutes as amended and it was seconded by Lisa Hebert.

Presidents Remarks: Mary Kennedy was in place of Ewan Auguste. Mary thanked everyone for their help during the ice cream social. PTO gained +$70 after expenses from donations.

Treasurer’s Report: Tammy passed around the report which included beginning and ending balances from the August meeting to September 20th, 2011.

WI brought in approximately $27,500 for the fall fundraiser. $12,500 is profit for the WIPTO. Lisa Hebert thinks the actual total is $26,500 but will know for sure when the fundraising company contacts her with the final total.

Two individuals donated $50 and $100 towards the fundraising effort. Mary Kennedy will write thank you cards to these individuals.

The school nurse needs to buy underpants. Gina Mentzer motioned that the PTO vote to provide the nurse with these needed funds. Steve Yeoman agreed to reimburse the nurse as needed. The motion was dropped.

Teacher Reps- Scheryl Scharf thanked all of the classroom volunteers.

There was questions about the float candy and if we would have enough. It was said that the volunteer ahead of this committee, Julie Roy would be collecting donated candy and buying PTO’s portion ($75).

Volunteer Report- Although Absent, Karen Snyder provided a list of upcoming events to the members. See Volunteer Report for Sept. 20th, 2011. April 28th, was approved as the date for the Spring Carnival.

Principals Report- MAP tests started 9/19/2011. Mr. Yeoman stressed that good attendance is key to success with these tests.

Several staff members are excited about possible fieldtrips funded by PTO.

iPad training and implementation for teachers happening soon.

Teacher reimbursement for classroom supplies received well by staff.

New school sign cannot be covered with playground dollars. A new sign will be included in renovation/expansion plans in the future. PTO may consider buying a school sign and landscaping as a special project. No further discussion or voting was suggested that evening.

The spelling bee is for 4th, 5th and 6th graders. Students start the completion at the school level, move to the district level and finish at the County Bee. A student may participate in the County Bee even if they didn’t win the District Bee. WI participating student would need $93 to reserce the spot. Michelle Frank motioned that the PTO support this fee. Gina Mentzer seconded the motion.

Unfinished Business- Michelle Frank shared her research on the button making machine. The machine she chose was $338.68. She motioned that we purchase this machine. It came with a circle cutter and design CD’s. Denise Hilmes seconded the motion.

Gina Mentzer offered to gather ideas and pricing on outdoor landscaping projects for the school. Mary Kennedy offered to help Gina. Steve Yeoman will contact maintenance about rules for landscaping and a new school sign.

New Business- Michelle Frank proposed that the lobby get a new look. She is going to look into removing the wall paper and the cost involved. She also had researched some new furniture for this area.

Adjournment