PTO MEETING MINUTES October | November OCTOBER MEETING Tuesday October 5, 2004 Meeting brought to order by Bonnie at 7:05pm Present: Brenda Blake, Karen Steltzer, Garry Sumski, Mary Lyman, Bonnie Verhoff, Sue Prewit Secretary’s Report: Minutes from last meeting not available to approve. Minutes to be reviewed and approved at next meeting. Treasury Report: See attached report for October 2004. Karen motioned to pay this months expenses of $300 for chess, $301.44 for weekly readers (total cost for all classess), and $400 for music, 2nd by Garry. Elementary II art class has been funded by the school/Mary and Bill Lyman for the 1st project ($900.00). The PTO will need to fund the 2nd project which will start the 1st of next year. Old Business: The PTO “member at large” vacancy has been filled by Sue Pruitt. Sue will serve on the board until June 2006. Welcome to the PTO Board. Fundraisers Trash bags-We still have several boxes of trash bags left. Only 3 boxes have been sold. Need to sell remaining trash bags before considering buying more or a different size. Will try to sell remaining trash bags at the Fall Festival. New Business: Fundraisers Karen motioned to proceed with the Bittersweet Candle fundraiser, 2nd by Gary. Will have further discussion after the first of the year in regards to having a spring party with Angie’s candle company. Candle order forms will be distributed on October 18th in the children’s folders and due back by November 1st. Mary will contact Mona Purkey about heading up the Bittersweet candle fundraiser. Poinsettia order forms will then be distributed shortly thereafter. We are in need of someone to head up the poinsettia fundraiser. The poinsettia fundraiser will be discussed and finalized at next PTO meeting. Bryan and Tina Plantenga are organizing the spirit wear fundraiser. Gabe Sauce volunteered to continue organizing the monthly pizza orders. The fall festival is scheduled for October 9th. Everyone to bring their own utensils. Meeting was then open for general discussion with parents. Discussion included educational needs and enrichment opportunities. Discussion held on whether to continue chess for Elementary II or what else Mr. Dean had to offer that age group. Art classes for Elementary I were also discussed and the need for an art teacher for this age group or not. Children’s House p arent’s were present and also asked if they had any needs that were not being met for their children. Motion to adjourn by Bonnie at 8:36pm; 2nd by Brenda.