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GRACE ABBOTT ELEMENTARY PTO
MEETING AGENDA
May 6, 2008
President: Paula
Hardin
President-elect: Jenny
Bahe
Secretary: Ann
Wenzl
Treasurer: Kathy
Tibke
ROUTINE MATTERS
Welcome Paula
Secretary’s Report Ann
Approval
of April 2008 meeting minutes
Correspondence
Treasurer’s Report Kathy
Budget -
Update
2008/2009
Budget Questions
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Principal’s
Report Mr.
Chaussee
Update Scheduled
Landscaping/School Improvements
NEW BUSINESS
Announcement
2008/2009 Board Officers
Quick Review – 2008/2009
Committee Chair(s)
Booster
Club Support Committee
Landscaping
Support Committee
Thank you
to all
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Chairs, please update if applicable. If you are not retaining
your chair positions, please update your committee binders and
forward onto the person assuming your chair position for next year.
Thank you.
Art-in-Action – completed for the year
Buzz
Books – completed for the year
Cash/Reward
Incentive Programs - ongoing
Fifth
Grade Farewell – final update
World Language – will
resume next year
Fundraising – completed
for the year
Fun Nights – completed
for the year
Hospitality – completed
for the year
Publishing - ongoing
Room
Parents – completed for the year
Safety/McGruff
House – completed for the year
Social – completed
for the year
Welcome – completed
for the year
Yearbook – completed
for the year
NEXT MEETING: Start of school year 2008/2009, see you next fall!
GRACE ABBOTT ELEMENTARY
Unofficial PTO MEETING MINUTES
April 1, 2008
PTO Executive Committee:
President: Paula
Hardin
President-elect: Jenny
Bahe
Secretary: Ann
Wenzl
Treasurer: Kathy
Tibke
Mr. Chaussee introduced and welcomed our guest teacher, Mrs. Burns. Mrs.
Behrns is one of the 5th grade teachers.
ROUTINE MATTERS
Secretary’s Report: The minutes from the March PTO meeting were reviewed and approved with a minor correction of the spelling of “Abbott”. Thank-you cards from the teachers were also routed to the group.
Treasurer’s Report: Kathy Tibke reviewed the current Income Statement and reported that the ending balance as of April 1 was $35,827.65. She noted that $15,000 of that balance has been earmarked for the school improvements that will be made this summer.
The proposed budget for next year was reviewed. The following changes were requested: remove Art-in-Action budgeted expense, and remove the expense associated with the volunteer luncheon. In addition, Kathy highlighted some of the major changes between this year’s budget and next year’s:
- Projected income from Buzz Books for next year decreased because it was decided to include the Buzz Books as a benefit for becoming a Booster Club Member.
- Removed budgeted expense dollars for funding of field trips for next year.
- Budgeted for net gain of $14,500 in Fundraiser income with new ‘Booster Club’ approach.
- Removed expense dollars associated with Library and Publishing.
- Removed budgeted income from Target – these dollars now go directly to the school, and not the PTO.
- Decreased the budgeted expenses associated with Teacher Gifts, and explained that instead of getting $50 twice a year, the PTO is going to give the teachers $75 at the beginning of each year.
The proposed budget was finalized with these changes, ending the Budget for the 08-09 year with a total budgeted income of $31,800, budgeted expenses of $25,800, netting the year with a projected net gain of $6,700. These changes were made and the proposed budget was voted on and approved.
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Mr. Chaussee updated the group on the latest enrollment numbers for next year, so far projecting 401 children. There will be 4 kindergarten classes (total of 82 children, 25 of which are option and transfer students). Enrollments for the rest of the classes are estimated at: 1st Grade – 61, 2nd Grade – 67, 3rd Grade – 66, 4th Grade – 55 and 5th Grade – 70.
He also presented an aerial view of the school to show us 3 potential locations for the shade trees/picnic tables that the PTO is purchasing for the school. It was decided that the best locations would be outside of the portable class room and outside the library, on the side closest to the street. The group agreed that the second location would be ideal for both picnic tables. If there are additional funds available, a 3rd picnic table will be purchased and placed under the shade trees outside of the portable classroom.
Mr. Chaussee concluded his report with an overview of the spring test schedule that is mandated by the federal legislation “No Child Left Behind” as well as informing everyone that the spring Curriculum Fair will now be a ‘Grill Out”. This will be catered by Aramark and will cost $5 for adults and $3 for kids. The price will be deducted from each student’s lunch account (no cash will be accepted). The PTO will continue its tradition of providing ice cream cups at this event. Cash will be accepted for the ice cream. This event is scheduled for April 24th from 6:00 – 7:30.
NEW BUSINESS
Several New Business items were discussed by Paula Hardin.
- Nominations for the 2008/2009 Executive Officers were reviewed and approved by a unanimous vote.
- Paula reviewed the list of new Committee Chairs – and noted that Crista Jensen had volunteered to be the Chair for the Cash Reward Incentive Programs. The only Committees that do not have at least one chair are the Fifth Grade Farewell and World Language. There was some discussion as to whether changes were necessary for these Committees.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Art In Action – This committee will be ‘in active’ for next year due to several reasons. (i.e., Abbott has an Art Teacher, lack of interest and lack of parent volunteers).
Fifth Grade Farewell – This will be held on Thursday, May 15th at 6:30. They need parents of 4th graders to volunteer for this event. If interested, please contact Felicia Weaver.
Room Parent – A note will be going out to Room Chairs shortly regarding any ‘end of year’ teacher gifts.
Yearbook – Yearbooks are currently in production at the vendor.
Next meeting is May 6, 2008 at 6:30
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