1. Call Meeting to Order at 7:03 by Emily.
2. Introductions: Jennifer Oliver, Clay Krevolin, Jenn Hale, Emily LeTourneau, Angie O’Brien, Caitlin Cooke, Allison Hill, Stacey Brown, Pat Clark
3. Secretary’s Report
a. Reading & Approval of Minutes, motion to approve by Angie, seconded by Stacey
4. Treasurer’s Report
a. Review & Approval of Monthly Reports: Spreadsheet of expenditures and profit shared.
b. Fundraising Totals: see spreadsheet
5. Committee Reports
a. New Business
b. Events/ Programs (upcoming)
i. Carnival – recap: A HUGE success!! Lots of organization, but the community loved it…! Profit of $1850. Lots of donations. Chaired by Erin Grimes. Thanks to everyone who volunteered for this amazing event.
ii. Teacher luncheons –Chaired by Tina Saunders. Everyone loved it—Copper House food, parent donated desserts. Teachers and staff were very appreciative.
iii. Field Day - June 12th, NO RAINDATE, due to the timing. Caitlin reported that she had 7-9 volunteers for serving. Mr. Tarpinian will be sending out sign-ups for activity volunteers. Times are as follows: 9:15-11 K, 1, 2 1:10-3 3, 4, 5
iv. Geissler’s is slicing and delivering watermelons.
v. 6th Grade Orientation: May 27th: incoming students/parents will be coming into MBA to become familiar with the building and teachers. Scavenger hunt to complete, raffle with school supplies. Q & A: What to expect in a transition, expectations. Cathi Manning is chairing this.
vi. Interskate: Chaired by Stacey Brown. Participation was not great: 5 from MBA, 70+ elementary school students. Total of $114 profit. Timing?
vii. Cultural enrichment: BMX presentation for SES and MBA is June 4th
viii. MBA has fieldtrips coming up for each grade level
ix. 8th grade farewell is the 17th
x. 5th grade Farewell Ceremony is the 16th
xi. Book Fair BOGO is next week at SES—Tues./Wed./Thurs. Set up will be Monday after school, take-down Thurs. after school.
xii. Meet and Greet for SES students 8/28, Kdg. orientation/bus ride next year!!
c. Fundraising
1. Spring – Fun Run/ Walk for kids (postponed to 2015/2016 year): will be on a weekend.
2. Spirit Wear: Lisa Forest has placed this order, forms are in
3. Fundraising Night?
4. Set up meeting with Principals to discuss next year’s goals
5. Ideas for next year: art work on cups for holidays, wreaths, gift cards
6. School Kidz Program: We will try to plan for this for next year. It is a Staples program. Emily will follow-up with Leigh Anne Litz.
7. Rob Wilson has met with the vendors for the permanently mounted retractable screen for the SES auditorium. Final pricing will be presented next month.
6. Board Nominations
a. Have any come in? None for the president/vice president.
b. Thoughts/ Discussions on how to handle next year.
c. Nominations / Voting: Nominations for secretary: Jennifer Hale and Pat Clark, treasurer: Chris Castanguay, Approved by all. Emily LeTourneau has offered to stay as Interim President for next year.
7. General Discussion
a. Next Meeting – Wednesday 6/10/15 at SES
b. Questions/ Suggestions: Review budget for next year.
c. Cultural Enrichment suggestions for next year… contracts signed?
d. Monies needed for SES auditorium screen, DVD/Blu-ray player, locking cabinet
e. Need a sign that says “Sponsored by the PTO”
f. How to generate more interest in participating in the PTO
8. Adjournment at 7:50. Motion by Emily, seconded by all.
Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark
2. Introductions: Jennifer Oliver, Clay Krevolin, Jenn Hale, Emily LeTourneau, Angie O’Brien, Caitlin Cooke, Allison Hill, Stacey Brown, Pat Clark
3. Secretary’s Report
a. Reading & Approval of Minutes, motion to approve by Angie, seconded by Stacey
4. Treasurer’s Report
a. Review & Approval of Monthly Reports: Spreadsheet of expenditures and profit shared.
b. Fundraising Totals: see spreadsheet
5. Committee Reports
a. New Business
b. Events/ Programs (upcoming)
i. Carnival – recap: A HUGE success!! Lots of organization, but the community loved it…! Profit of $1850. Lots of donations. Chaired by Erin Grimes. Thanks to everyone who volunteered for this amazing event.
ii. Teacher luncheons –Chaired by Tina Saunders. Everyone loved it—Copper House food, parent donated desserts. Teachers and staff were very appreciative.
iii. Field Day - June 12th, NO RAINDATE, due to the timing. Caitlin reported that she had 7-9 volunteers for serving. Mr. Tarpinian will be sending out sign-ups for activity volunteers. Times are as follows: 9:15-11 K, 1, 2 1:10-3 3, 4, 5
iv. Geissler’s is slicing and delivering watermelons.
v. 6th Grade Orientation: May 27th: incoming students/parents will be coming into MBA to become familiar with the building and teachers. Scavenger hunt to complete, raffle with school supplies. Q & A: What to expect in a transition, expectations. Cathi Manning is chairing this.
vi. Interskate: Chaired by Stacey Brown. Participation was not great: 5 from MBA, 70+ elementary school students. Total of $114 profit. Timing?
vii. Cultural enrichment: BMX presentation for SES and MBA is June 4th
viii. MBA has fieldtrips coming up for each grade level
ix. 8th grade farewell is the 17th
x. 5th grade Farewell Ceremony is the 16th
xi. Book Fair BOGO is next week at SES—Tues./Wed./Thurs. Set up will be Monday after school, take-down Thurs. after school.
xii. Meet and Greet for SES students 8/28, Kdg. orientation/bus ride next year!!
c. Fundraising
1. Spring – Fun Run/ Walk for kids (postponed to 2015/2016 year): will be on a weekend.
2. Spirit Wear: Lisa Forest has placed this order, forms are in
3. Fundraising Night?
4. Set up meeting with Principals to discuss next year’s goals
5. Ideas for next year: art work on cups for holidays, wreaths, gift cards
6. School Kidz Program: We will try to plan for this for next year. It is a Staples program. Emily will follow-up with Leigh Anne Litz.
7. Rob Wilson has met with the vendors for the permanently mounted retractable screen for the SES auditorium. Final pricing will be presented next month.
6. Board Nominations
a. Have any come in? None for the president/vice president.
b. Thoughts/ Discussions on how to handle next year.
c. Nominations / Voting: Nominations for secretary: Jennifer Hale and Pat Clark, treasurer: Chris Castanguay, Approved by all. Emily LeTourneau has offered to stay as Interim President for next year.
7. General Discussion
a. Next Meeting – Wednesday 6/10/15 at SES
b. Questions/ Suggestions: Review budget for next year.
c. Cultural Enrichment suggestions for next year… contracts signed?
d. Monies needed for SES auditorium screen, DVD/Blu-ray player, locking cabinet
e. Need a sign that says “Sponsored by the PTO”
f. How to generate more interest in participating in the PTO
8. Adjournment at 7:50. Motion by Emily, seconded by all.
Respectfully submitted by Pat Clark