MHLT PTO

November 14, 2005

The meeting was called to order at 3:35 by president Leann Erickson.

Lisa Ottoson moved to approve the agenda as corrected.  Marian Wenman seconded the motion.

Ellen Wynkoop moved to approve the minutes.  Leann Ericson seconded the motion.

Lisa Ottoson gave the treasurer’s report. $4000 needs to be transferred from the checking account to the savings account for future playground purchases approved in May of 2005). Leann Ericson moved to approve the treasurer’s report as amended.  Ellen Wynkoop seconded the motion.

New Business

Tyson Labels:  Ellen Wynkoop reported that the profit from the Tyson Labels is 24cents.  Ellen will set up collection bins and be the chairperson for this fundraiser.

School Directories: Each staff member was given a copy of the directories this year.  300 were printed.  Eighty one have been sold to date.

Silent Auction:  Lisa Ottoson and Ellen Wynkoop will cooperate on the Silent Auction in March together with the Spaghetti Dinner.   March 9^th is a tentative date for the spaghetti dinner.  Ellen will present some ideas to the staff on December 7^th at the faculty  meeting.  Some of the new ideas are:

• Each classroom will create a “Custom Basket” on a given theme with a suggested donation of a $10/item per child.  These baskets will be shrink wrapped and auctioned at the silent auction.
• “Classroom Art” such as a stool with pictures decopauged on,  a self portrait poster, quilts, flowerpots etc. made by each class can be made to auction.
• Auction off teachers time to take kids to lunch.
• Many more ideas can be added to supplement this already successful event.

Mr. Ellis came to report on plans for the primary playground that will be discussed at the board meeting.  There will also be a fundraiser for landscape blocks to improve the appearance of the building out front.  He also mentioned that the school board tonight will be voting on placing a referendum on the ballot in February for operating expenses.  He would like to return in December with a preliminary plan for building and grounds improvements.

PTO meetings will be moved to the first Monday of the month starting in December on December 5^th.

Requests:

• Brenda Bant made a request for $800-1500 to have a song composed for our school and used at concerts.  Lisa Ottoson moved to deny the request.  Leann Erickson seconded the motion.  The request was not approved.
• A t-shirt request for the band members was approved at a previous meeting and presented for reimbursement.
• Sixth grade made a request for $50 as a stipend for Barb Blow for a trip to the school forest.  Lisa Ottoson moved to approve the request and Marian Wenman seconded.  The motion was approved.

There was a discussion regarding funneling of future requests.  It was suggested that all requests be passed by Peg Wolff. 

LeAnn Erickson announced that she cannot attend PTO meetings at this time due to work conflicts.  Ellen Wynkoop will step into her position at future meetings.

Lisa Ottoson came to report on outstanding fundraiser issues.

The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm.