Midland PTO Meeting Minutes

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Elementary School Cafeteria

 

Officer Attendance: Wylee Bickerman, Tiona Kimble, Jennifer Davis, Nicole Sivertsen

Principal Attendance: Margaret Frey, Julie Albers

General Assembly: Sonia Morrison, Chris Downey, Jennifer Lindstrom, Carrie Schupp, Terri Lambrecht, Missy Bade, Marge Watkins, Melissa Grandsart, Lori Blackburn, Lisa Stewart

Meeting called to order at 6:30 pm by Tiona Kimble

Secretary Report: Copies of meeting minutes. (see attached)

Treasurer Report: Copies of Budget available. (see attached)

Principal’s Report-Peg Frey, Julie Albers

·         Chris Downey began with a funding request. The elementary school is hosting an Illinois Children’s Author-Janet Riehecky will attend an evening with Midland families. She has written 150 books.  Mrs. Downey is requesting $200 to purchase notebooks for her after school writing club. Voted-Melissa Grandsart made motion and Wylee Bickerman 2nd.

·         Julie Albers discussed the success of PBIS. 87% of elementary students participated in the celebration.

·         Facilities discussion.  Concern over girls bathroom. Also, bats have been evicted.

·         Pictures for next year. Look at alternatives.

·         Fire Department Prevention Week-Oct. 12

·         Make sure and schedule parent/teacher conference

·         Peg Frey explained about the mold problem and how it has been resolved. Students helped create patio to sit outside at lunch time.

·         Peter Vick created mural for the gym.

·         Team building activities-5th and 6th grade-very enjoyable for all.

·         Conferences at the middle school-Oct. 19 and Oct. 22.

·         FunBlast-Oct. 29

 

Market Day-Melissa Grandsart

·         With 2 sales this year, PTO has made about $400.

·         Pie Fundraiser-Order forms are due Oct. 20.  Sell $100-$499-make 30% profit.

·         Incentive program- Student who sells the most pies- $40 gift card from Walmart.  2nd place-$20 gift card from Pizza Peel.

·         Need 1st grade parent volunteers-Market Day pick up Oct. 27.

·         Request for Market Day to be added to the budget of $150.  Voted on and passed.

Activities Report-Tiona Kimble

·         “Back to School Night” had a great turnout. 50 people attended movie night at MMS.

·         Grandparents Day-Oct. 7-8 volunteers. PTO will purchase cookies and drinks.

Funds Request-Mrs. Frey

·         7th and 8th grade field trip. Request amount-$280. Already approved in budget, so we didn’t have to vote.

·         “Walk to Win” program request of $300 be added in the budget since it is a yearly activity at the elementary building.

Carnival Discussion-Tiona Kimble

·         Discussion of parents lack of physical support with PTO.

·         Options-Keep the carnival or bypass the carnival for this year?

·         The motion was made to cancel the carnival for this year and voted as a group and was passed.  Midland PTO will not be hosting the carnival this year.

 

·         Other business-Sonia Morrison will be the SCRIP chairperson this year.  Anyone interested in boxtops? Please contact Jennifer Lindstrom for information.

 

·         Carrie Schupp entertained thought for PTO project suggesting a pavilion be built on the playground.