PTO MEETING –
The meeting was called to order by Mindy Martin, Also present were Christine Goddard,
Rena Cox, Crystal Charles, Susan Bender, Sharon Burchett, Kathy Howard, Tara Byrd,
Lana Hauth, Janet Fetters , Kevin Lloyd and Tim Allen.
The minutes from the prvious meeting were read and corrected to read PTO would
Pay for 2 field trips per year per grade level.
Tara Byrd handed out copies of the Treasurer Report given to her by Norma.
Thank-You’s for help with their field trip to the Renaissance Festival from the 7th Grade were passed around for everyone to read.
A Letter of Resignation from Treasure office was presented from Norma Shoemaker and read.
Committee Reports were given:
Spirit Store has sold $353.50 at a total of three ballgames.
Secret Santa items will be delivered on Nov. 28th. Crystal,Christine,and Kathy selected
The items from CG Biscuit Co/Calvin Kindheart Co.
Box Tops deadline of October 31 was met according to Christine. At the first deadline,
$1,006.40 was turned in and on the second deadline, $104.10 was turned in. Norma had
submitted $550 in Box Tops earlier in the year. Our school quota for the year has already been met and surpassed. Christine suggested we purchase collection boxes for each classroom from BoxTops Co. at a cost of $12.75 for 15 boxes. A motion was made and seconded to order these boxes. Motion passed.
Crystal reported on the AR Store progress. The spending on the first AR Store was $1046.00 and most of what was purchased is gone.
Fundraising Report – Our Frankenmuth goal was $21,000 in sales, and we exceeded that with $23,301 in sales. Our profit is 53%. Our efforts were praised by the Frankemuth Rep. who said fundraising sales are down an average of 30% and was pleased we had met and passed our goal. Mindy still needs to meet with the Rep. to negotiate our rewards. Some possible rewards are 3000 pencils,Books,Playground Balls,Secret Santa Items and more.
Principal Reports were given . Mr Lloyd offered for PTO to set up at Jr High Games to sell Spirit Store items. Mr Allen praised the students fundraising efforts.
OLD BUSINESS –
The PTO Today Program previously discussed was voted on and passed to purchase and begin using.
Mr Lloyd suggested PTO might speak to Ryan Stockham about setting up a web page for PTO. Christine also asked about getting an e-mail address for PTO.
The issue of having PTO officers bonded to handle cash was discussed.
NEW BUSINESS
Dues to Norma’s Resignation, a meeting will be held to elect a new Treasurer and
Set up the account names.
Cindy McCreary approached PTO to ask for help with the Incentive program as her funding has been cut. She traditionally spends $1500 a year . Mr Lloyd advanced her
$500 for the first Incentive awards. A motion was made and approved to spend $1500
this year on this program.
Amy O’Dell has requested to be added to the AR Committee. A motion was made and approved to add her name to the Committee.
Christine has ordered 5 Boy’s Bears with Minford shirts as a possible future item for the Spirit Store.
Mindy said she would like to make some copies of the key for the PTO building for the
Officers to have.
Future possible projects discussed were the LCD sign for the school announcements and
Backpack refills at mid-year.
The next regular meeting wil be December 6, 2006 at 3:30.
Minutes compiled by Kathy Howard, Secretary