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Meeting was called to order at 6:15 pm
There were 37 members in attendance.
Opening:
o President Setareh Gable welcomed everyone and introduced herself as the PTO President for the 2015-2016 school year. The Executive Committee introduced themselves, and she invited everyone to get started with dinner.
President’s Report:
o Jackets are on sale now for all students in 3rd to 11 grade and through September 18th.
o Next Tuesday September 15th we will hold the General PTO Meeting
o Soccer Field is moving forward pending resolution of a zoning issue. PTO donated $14K towards it last year
o Possible fundraiser is an HSB cookbook
o Possible purchase this year for the school is an electronic marquee
o This year Stem Festival will be separate from Spring Festival – Stem will be held with the Science Fair
Treasurer’s Report:
o A copy of the proposed budget was passed to all and Setareh went over the items. We have a projected $20,151 in income listed and $17,414 in expenses.
Secretary’s Report:
o We have approximately 210 members and the membership is open all year
Events Calendar:
o September 8 – Members only spaghetti night (PTO lead)
o September 15th – 1st General Meeting we will raffle a Kindle Fire
o October 8th – (School Lead) Passport Night
o October 23rd – (PTO Lead) Movie Night on the lawn
o November 13th – Roller Skating Party – (PTO Lead)
o December - Polar Express (School Lead)
o January 2016– Science Fair /Stem Festival (School Lead) and Chili cook off (PTO lead)
o February 2016 – Nothing planned yet- one option is to have a Gallery/Art show event featuring photography, drawings, and other art submissions from the school. This can be a silent auction as well.
o March 2016 – Spring Break – so not planning anything big – could do something simple like an ice cream party.
o April 23, 2016– (PTO lead) – Spring Festival
o May 2nd – 6th – Teacher Appreciation Week
o May – Staff Appreciation Luncheon (PTO lead)
Business Outreach
o Request from Mr. Gecit for anyone working for or aware of a local business that school can partner with for guest speakers, internship and job shadowing. Contact Mr. Gecit if you have any suggestions.
Open Positions for Election
o Treasurer – is in charge of Budget
o Secretary – maintains the membership count, takes and tracks the minutes
o Both Carolyn Coleman and Maria Martinez ran unopposed so both were re-elected for the 2015-2016 school year.
o We need someone to take care of the Bulletin Board – member would be responsible for keeping the board up to date and pretty.
2015-2016 Budget
o The Budget was adopted unanimously
Paw Dads
o James explained that Paw Dad’s help out during the school day, they provide a male presence while helping with drop off and pick up times. He asked that whoever is interested to please contact him.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:50 p.m.
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