MHLT PTO Minutes
October 10, 2005
The meeting was called to order at 3: 40 by President LeAnn Erickson
The agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting were approved as corrected.
Lizzie Weitz presented the treasurer’s report. A new savings account was opened at River Valley Bank for playground equipment. Box tops and milk cap monies will be deposited in the account. There was a discussion about the future of the artist in residence and funding options. Cathy Gelinas moved to approve the treasurer’s report and LeAnn Erickson seconded the motion.
The proceeds from the open house were $773.50. It was a very successful event and many sloppy joe’s and hot dogs were consumed.
A report concerning the proceeds from the fall fundraiser was deferred until next month.
Volunteers are needed for the vision and hearing screening, fluoride Fridays and school picture day. Interested parties should contact Mrs. Hirtz or Pam in the office.
Requests:
Kathy Jolin, the Director of Community Education, came to talk about her responsibilities as volunteer coordinator. She distributed a copy of the volunteer guidelines and explained the rationale behind them. She asked for input from the membership regarding the guidelines, and will revise them accordingly. Mrs. Wolff also talked about the orientation and guidelines to best support our volunteers. A classroom will be set aside on the primary hallway as a volunteer workroom in the near future.
Ellen Wynkoop brought up saving Tyson labels. There is a profit of 43 cents per label for the school. MHLT has an existing account with Tyson. Ellen volunteered to be in charge of the project. Containers will be made available for each class to collect Tyson labels along with milk caps and box tops. Publicity will be included in the next Firebird.
Principal Peg Wolff pointed out that we are still collection Campbell’s soup labels also for Mr. Sosnoski. This will also be included in the next Firebird newsletter.
Ellen Wynkoop will work with Michelle Veldhuizen on phone directories this year. Mrs. Wynkoop will take over the project next year. Her ideas include adding a major advertiser to the front and back of the book to cover printing costs so each family can receive 1 copy free of charge. Principal Peg Wolff suggested that it also include a directory of community organizations with contact information (i. e. Boy Scouts, dance instructors, music etc.).
School Board Member Billy Fried reported the progress of the group looking into playground equipment (Jenny Gibson, Chris Garcia, Kent Peterson and Billy Fried). They have taken information to the PE teachers for input on impact upon the fields. They will then go to site designers for the long range plans.
A request from Betsy Fricke was tabled because she was not present to explain her request. President LeAnn Erickson wants teachers to be present at meetings if making a request.
There was a motion by Leann Erickson to move the regular meeting date of PTO from the first Monday of the month to the second Monday of the month so that it will be easier for administration to attend. The motion was seconded by Ellen Wynkoop and passed. The November meeting will still be on the second Monday due to a half day on November 14th. Starting in December, the meeting will be on the second Monday each month.
Superintendent Jim Ellis came to provide an update on the referendum. Chair persons will be Michelle Veldhuizen, Beth Kief and JoAnne Krueger. Plans are being made and committees are forming. Mr. Ellis would like to urge all members of PTO to help get the word out about the referendum, help with committees, and support the efforts of the referendum committee.
Liz Chapes came to provide preliminary information about the Fun Night in January. It will be planned around gymnastics and basketball schedules to try not to interfere. More information will be provided over the coming months.