MHLT PTO MINUTES
May 9, 2005
1. The meeting was called to order at 3:35 by President Julie Erickson. Marian Wenman moved to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Cathy Gelinas. Motion carried.
2. The minutes from the April 11th meeting were approved as presented. Marian Wenman made a motion, second by Wendy Wise. Motion carried.
3. The treasurer’s report was presented by Wendy Wise. Funds available at this time are $7559.62, but Skate Time has not yet been paid.
4. Eileen Durette and Lynn Laurence came to talk about the Artist in Residence program next year. There were concerns about whether the school could continue to provide part of the funding in a time of budget cuts and whether at times the frequency of assemblies was interfering with academics. It was suggested that perhaps the program should be scaled back for next year, or perhaps the overall schedule for the school needs to be examined more closely to coordinate the assemblies. Various ideas were discussed for next year, including increased communication with the school about the calendar and targeting specific assemblies to specific age levels.
5. Jenny Gibson reported on the success of the Milk Caps and Box Tops collection programs. The proceeds were approximately $4000 this year from both programs. There was a discussion about the possibility of adding equipment to the playgrounds. Billy Fried and Kent Peterson came as members of the school board and the building and grounds committee to discuss the need for a long range plan for our school playgrounds. Jenny Gibson volunteered to represent PTO on a future committee to develop a playground plan. The boxtops/milk cap money will be set aside and designated for future playground purchases. Cathy Gelinas moved for PTO to match the $4000 and set aside $8000 towards a piece of larger equipment next year, with the understanding that the school board will be working on developing the long range plan and in the fall will be able to recommend which pieces of equipment could be purchased initially.
6. Lizzie Weitz was nominated by Leann Loduha as treasurer for next year. Cathy Gelinas seconded the motion. The following slate of officers was approved for next year:
President: Leann Loduha
Vice President: Ellen Wynkoop
Past President: Julie Erickson
Treasurer: Lizzie Weitz
Secretary: Cathy Gelinas
7. Leann Loduha moved make a donation to support student council’s participation in the Relay for Life for $150. The motion was seconded by Lizzie Weitz. Motion carried.