NCHS PTO
Minutes of the Board meeting 10/19/2015
· President Diana Koenig called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Members and guests in attendance totaled 7.
· Minutes from the 9/21/15 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.
Treasurer’s Report
· Jackie submitted a financial statement as well as a 2015/2016 school year budget. She stated she is continuing to try to get ahold of the accountant regarding tax return.
Principal’s Report
· Mr. Bollmann stated current enrollment is approximately 2,100 students.
· The state of Illinois has stated every student must now have a semester of civics starting with the freshman class next year.
· Homecoming went well. It was our highest attendance yet.
· There was discussion about the direction for the PTO for the future. At next month’s meeting we will discuss ideas for where we want to go as an organization and what we want to focus on.
President’s Report
· Diana stated that at the Superintendant’s meeting state funding was discussed. There was a District meeting at Chiddix on 10/20/15. Transportation expenses were also discussed at the Superintendant’s meeting.
Committee Reports
Spirit Store
· Jackie stated that sales have been consistent lately and they are doing fine with the volunteers. She stated that they currently have a lot of inventory.
Hospitality
· Patty stated that they will provide Avanti’s sandwiches, chips and fruit for the teachers on parent/teacher conference day. They will be doing luncheons in Nov and Dec.
Concessions
· Julie stated that there will be a Junior High basketball tournament held at NCHS on 10/31/15. She stated that sales have been down at the football games. We may be hosting a playoff game. The marching band vendor/craft show will be on 11/14/15 and they would like to use the popcorn machine. Swim sectionals will also be on 11/14/15 and they have also shown interest in the popcorn machine for that day.
· Marisol stated that everything is going well. No new news.
Web Master
· Jennifer was not present. No report.
Alumni
· Diana stated that there is no new news.
Agenda Items:
Old Business
· Paul looked into the purchase of a new popcorn machine. He can get the machine with 3 years parts and 1 year labor for $1,259.00. It was mentioned that we would need a cart for the machine. Paul will check on prices for a cart. He will also check on cleaning product prices and see what he can negotiate. It will cost $90.00 for the company to pick up and clean our old machine.
New Business
· Diana discussed the constitution and changes she has made to it. Copies were distributed. She will make final changes and we can vote on the updated constitution at next month’s meeting.
· Julie will gather information regarding insurance for the PTO.
Request for Funds
· The IMC has requested help with funds. In the past, we have given them $500.00. Motion was made, seconded and approved to give the IMC $500.00.
No further business was noted at this time. Diana Koenig adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m. The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, November 16, 2015.
Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary