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PLEASANT HILL ELEMENTARY PTO MEETING MINUTES
TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2007 in the ART ROOM
Meeting Called to Order By: President, Andrea Clark
Time: 6:40 p.m.
Attendance: 8
OFFICERS’ REPORTS
PRESIDENT: ANDREA CLARK
Andrea is working on a letter to parents (also on the website) on the value of our volunteers. For example, if our volunteers were paid it would cost the school approx. $88,000 each year.
Parents are strongly encouraged to come to PTO meetings or talk to a Board member if they have concerns about our school.
The Polk County Grant was approved and we have received the $2,500. The money will go towards new benches on the playground and the new basketball hoops in the gym.
5th Grade Graduation and Assembly will be Thursday, May 24 at 2:00. Volunteers are needed at 1:00 to help set out tablecloths and make the punch.
Karla Wiebers will clarify with the staff on who wants what magazines for their classrooms and how many they want of each. She will forward this information to Andrea.
Field Day t-shirt orders are coming in. Each grade will have a different color. Thursday is the last day to order and no late orders will be accepted. Karla will send a note home to remind families.
School Supply Box orders are due today. Glenda gave Andrea a list of students who could benefit from PTO support for supplies. The list is much longer than in the past so PTO will evaluate again after registration.
Summer classes are available at the Art Center for $50 a student. Scholarships are available so the PTO voted to offer a $50 scholarship to a student. Andrea will give the information to Mrs. Reynolds.
Andrea will schedule the Nanny service for next year. It is approximately $40 each month but it is important to offer this child care so parents can attend PTO meetings. If we find someone else then we can always cancel.
VICE PRESIDENT: KIM SMITH
Kim has been working with Quiznos on our Family Nights for next year. It was decided that Thursdays in mid-month seem to work well. Kim will discuss this with Quiznos and set the schedule.
SECRETARY: JENNIFER BRAAFHART
Minutes from March 6 meeting read by all and approved by Donna Britt with the 2nd by Nancy Jennings
A $40 Hy-Vee gift card was given to the McClurg family to show our support as Mrs. McClurg has been battling Lupus.
TREASURER: MICHELLE BODENSTEINER
Treasurer’s Report read by all and approved by Donna Britt with the 2nd by Nancy Jennings
Michelle added the “Magazine Sales” expense category.
Michelle reported on the status of the accountant. Our PTO had not filed taxes for 2 years so we are facing the possibility of penalties. A $900 fee has been paid to the account for his help with this issue. Our returns have now all been filed and we are waiting to hear back regarding our penalty.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: KYM STEIN (Karla Wiebers reporting in her absence)
Mrs. Stein’s daughter had a baby girl late last week so Kym will be out of the office until next Wednesday. Karla will be in the office and will have a sub in her classroom.
Dates to Remember: Kindergarten goes to the Science Center this Friday (11th); All PCs will be down on the 18th; May 16&17 Pre-School classes go to the Zoo; 5th grade goes to Camp Dodge on May 21; 1st grade goes to Saylorville and the Sheriff’s office on the24; 5th grade Graduation & Assembly is the 24th; Field Day is May 25; Mrs. Peterson will take the 4th/5th grade Chorus Group to perform; 1st grade walks to the Library/Police/Fire Station; Meet the Teacher day is May 31 and so is the piano recital; and, June 4 is the last day of school.
On the last day of school students can either have school sack lunch, Yogurt Kidsable or bring a sack lunch from home.
Staff Changes: Principal = Terri Price; Art = Paula Kerman; Library/Bldg Assoc. = Mrs. Hanna; PE = Unknown; Noon Assoc = OPEN; Mrs. Helt will be here full-time; 3-1st Grades = Mrs. Ritter and Mrs. Dolphin will be the new teachers; Special Ed = Amanda Parker and 1 OPEN
Karla is meeting with the city to discuss the new sidewalk from the Pleasant Hill Blvd. parking lane to the school.
OPEN FORUM
The Treasure Dig will be Saturday, Sept. 1 during the Pleasant Hill Labor Day Festival.
Fun Night is September 7.
OLD BUSINESS
VIP Day Bookfair: We earned $1,441.00 The “Teacher Wish List” was a success so the Bookfair Committee will set it up again for the fall bookfair.
Fundraiser Updates: The kick-off for the Partytime fundraiser is Oct 10 and will end Oct 22. Ordered items will arrive on Dec 4.
Arbor Day: We received our certificate for our tree that is planted at the State Capital (a crabtree). The students didn’t get to plant the tree because it was too muddy, but Donna Britt reported they did get a great tour of the Historical Bldg and met Gov. Culver. Donna still has money coming in to help pay for the tree.
Committee Updates: The Ice Cream Social still needs a volunteer to coordinate.
Executive Board Votes: 4 nominations received: President - Kim Smith; Vice President = Jennifer Braafhart; Secretary = Corrie Kendall; Treasurer = Michelle Bodensteiner
NEW BUSINESS
2007-2008 Meeting Time/Location: The meetings will continue to be at 6:30 in the Art Room.
Boo Hoo Breakfast: We will plan to have this on the 1st day of school in the fall. This will be open to any parent/grown up who needs a few minutes to “boo hoo” or even “woo hoo!!” after they drop off their student(s) and before they continue with their day.
Open House 2007: The Bookfair will be in the gym as well as the Ice Cream Social. Kindergarten Orientation will be from 5:30-6:00 in the gym on the same night.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The next meeting will be Tuesday, September 11 in the Art Room. Childcare will be provided.
Meeting Adjourned At: 7:45