Nov 2004
PTO Meeting Minutes, November 2004
Nov/16/2004 20:20
PTO Meeting Minutes
November 16, 2004
Attendance:
Staff: Helen Jacobse, Renee Carlson, Genesse Kaiser, Bonnie Lorenz, Heidi Sutterlund, Margaret Swanson
Parents: Jason Dugan, Greg Anderson, Dallen Schnichels, Kay Larson, Kelli Linnerooth, Kris Sieve, Michelle Hanson, Conni Normandeau, Jodi Polson, Carolyn Neubauer
Secretary's Report: Motion to Approve. Seconded. Approved.
Treasurer's Report: The goal is to have a game plan on where the budget will end up at the end of the year. Sally Foster and Gold C sales are down slightly which could be reflective of a reduction in enrollment (613 vs. 636 last year). We have purchased some software to go toward the technology department. Motion to approve. Seconded. Approved.
President's Report: Fundraisers: One of the efforts last year was to look at reducing the number of fundraisers in order to cut back on the number of volunteers. We will be developing a fundraising task force to reevaluate the number of events we are doing.
Spring Fling: Kay Larson has offered to co-chair this event. She is looking for someone to assist in this effort. A date will be determined before the next PTO meeting.
Campbell Soup Labels and Boxtops will be done be Kamela Stomwall.
Principal's Report: Thank you to Jenny Dugan, Kristi Anderson, and Jodi Kelly for coordinating this years' conference dinners. Discussion is continuing to happen regarding the plans for the school remodel and expansion.
2004-2005 Budget Plan: After a review of the new budget. It was moved to approve the budget. Seconded. Approved. This is the final vote regarding the budget.
An aside comment was made regarding the affect of Climb Theatre and the behavior modification programs they are doing. Several positive comments have come from staff and students regarding the material. There will be another community night planned to help familiarize families with this program.
Sally Foster: We need volunteers for Monday, November 22, for 9-12 and 3 -5 in the gym to assist with sorting and distribution of the orders.
Volunteer-O-Rama: There will be door prizes and food served on Thursday, January 6th. The goal is to get help for the Spring Fling and for the Literacy Connection. A teacher and a student will be video-taped completing the process of reading and assistance.
Next Meeting: Holiday Party December 21, 2004 at 6:30pm at Ole' Piper.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:04pm.
Special Speaker: Renee Carlson regarding Morning Meetings in classrooms.
November 16, 2004
Attendance:
Staff: Helen Jacobse, Renee Carlson, Genesse Kaiser, Bonnie Lorenz, Heidi Sutterlund, Margaret Swanson
Parents: Jason Dugan, Greg Anderson, Dallen Schnichels, Kay Larson, Kelli Linnerooth, Kris Sieve, Michelle Hanson, Conni Normandeau, Jodi Polson, Carolyn Neubauer
Secretary's Report: Motion to Approve. Seconded. Approved.
Treasurer's Report: The goal is to have a game plan on where the budget will end up at the end of the year. Sally Foster and Gold C sales are down slightly which could be reflective of a reduction in enrollment (613 vs. 636 last year). We have purchased some software to go toward the technology department. Motion to approve. Seconded. Approved.
President's Report: Fundraisers: One of the efforts last year was to look at reducing the number of fundraisers in order to cut back on the number of volunteers. We will be developing a fundraising task force to reevaluate the number of events we are doing.
Spring Fling: Kay Larson has offered to co-chair this event. She is looking for someone to assist in this effort. A date will be determined before the next PTO meeting.
Campbell Soup Labels and Boxtops will be done be Kamela Stomwall.
Principal's Report: Thank you to Jenny Dugan, Kristi Anderson, and Jodi Kelly for coordinating this years' conference dinners. Discussion is continuing to happen regarding the plans for the school remodel and expansion.
2004-2005 Budget Plan: After a review of the new budget. It was moved to approve the budget. Seconded. Approved. This is the final vote regarding the budget.
An aside comment was made regarding the affect of Climb Theatre and the behavior modification programs they are doing. Several positive comments have come from staff and students regarding the material. There will be another community night planned to help familiarize families with this program.
Sally Foster: We need volunteers for Monday, November 22, for 9-12 and 3 -5 in the gym to assist with sorting and distribution of the orders.
Volunteer-O-Rama: There will be door prizes and food served on Thursday, January 6th. The goal is to get help for the Spring Fling and for the Literacy Connection. A teacher and a student will be video-taped completing the process of reading and assistance.
Next Meeting: Holiday Party December 21, 2004 at 6:30pm at Ole' Piper.
Meeting Adjourned: Seconded. Meeting adjourned at 7:04pm.
Special Speaker: Renee Carlson regarding Morning Meetings in classrooms.