The meeting was called to order by Lana Fava at 7:00pm .
Those present: Lana Fava, Shari Sorrell, Lynn Tsiapas, Patti Schumacher, Lisa
Warren, Diana DAvello, Pam Rowell, Pam Anderson, Anne Close, Mary Santi, Julie
Schaefges, Peggy Walding, Linda Sinclair, Kathy Cotter, Eileen Mattison, Laura
Dawson
President Lana Fava
Special Needs Support Network met with all the PTO Presidents. They asked for
a $100.00 donation from the PTOs. There was discussion on whether we should
give a donation. A motion was made to give the donation by Eileen Mattison and
seconded by, Julie Schaefges, a vote was taken and there was one opposed and
motion passed.
Vice President Shari Sorrells
No Report
Secretary Lynn Tsiapas
Shari made a motion to approve the May and September minutes and Linda
Sinclair seconded the motion, and minutes were approved.
Treasurer Patti Schumacher
There is $3,000 in additional funds available over the budget funds.
We tabled the discussion of what to do with the additional funds until Lana
speaks with Dave Gardner on Tuesday.
Principal -- Dave Gardner
No Report
Teacher Rep Open
No Report
Community Service Lisa Warren, Cheryl Eisenhuth, Becky Steindel, Amy Young
Joanies Closet was discussed. Questions were asked if this was school or
district project. Lana confirmed that it is a district project. This item was
put on hold until we can get more information.
The committee is working with Soar on collecting can goods for the food pantry
at the Halloween Activity.
8th Grade Bash Anna Venetos, Joanne Glatz, Rita Thurston, Amy Zurcher,Andrea
Fitzgerald
No Report
Flower Sale Diana DAvello, Liz Ross
No Report
Halloween Activity Cheryl Eisenhuth, Pam Rowell, Eileen Pesce, Pam Luby,
Colleen Koebel, Pam Anderson, Allison Reichel, Anne Close
Flyers are out for the event.
They are working on decorations.
A couple who have a child in the school has agreed to donation their
decorations for the Haunted Hallway.
Health & Safety/Character Counts Michelle Samonty-Sheperd, Mary Sanit
They are waiting to hear back from Mr. Gardner.
Hospitality Julie Schaefges, Sheila Pittman, Pam Luby, Colleen Koebel
Late Ladies are coming on October 24th; they are giving us a 20% discount.
The parent teacher conference dinner will be on November 10th.
They cleaned out the teachers lounge and the red ribbon box was moved.
Landscaping Open
No Report
Magazine Drive Julie McPeek, Peggy Walding, Nancy McCullough, Linda Sinclair
There was $115,000. in magazine sales, this includes internet sales which
gives us $51246.45 of profit and the PTO will receive 40% of this.
53% of the school participated; this is an average of 6 orders per child.
There was $250.00 in cash donations.
18 students won the limo lunch.
Movie 70 won
Market Day Mary McDermott
There has been 2 sales since school started which averaged $100.00 per sale
Newsletter Kathy Cotter
The deadline for articles is the 1st Thursday of the month.
There was a request to put Isaac Foxs bazaar in our newsletter.
Since the newsletter is now online Kathy will be adding a link to market day,
magazines and escript.
Parent University Eileen Mattison
They are working on lining up speakers.
Bob Gleasie is speaking on November 4th. The topic will be on effective
parenting methods.
Publicity Open
Kathy Cotter sent info on Parent University to a local newsletter
There is an email for the Courier to add community information in the paper.
Spiritwear Laura Dawson, Sharon Callard
Yesterday the merchandise was delivered from spring and start of school sales.
They are going to do a holiday sale this year.
Student Supply Box Open
No report
Volunteer Sheryl Durment, Lee Carlson, Susan Sweeney
The teachers are still voting on the buzz book cover.
Old Business
None
New Business
None
Meeting was adjourned at 7:50.