Pattie PTCO Meeting Minutes 01/08/08

Meeting called to order at 7:05.

Members Present: Jennifer Neubauer, Pam Johnson, Kamey Tippett, Lori Hancock, Kelly Andrews, Margie Otterblad, Stephanie Gatewood, Julie White, Becky Lehto, Tina Wiley, Veronica Daigle and Michaela Johnson.

1. Approval of December 2007 PTCO meeting minutes
a. Motion made by Kelly Andrews approve minutes, motion seconded by Pam Johnson and carried by majority.


2. Special Vote
a. Tracy Harper has resigned as PTCO President.
b. Tina Wiley nominated Kamey Tippett to be PTCO President. Vote was 10 for and zero against. Kamey Tippett is the new PTCO President.
c. Tina Wiley nominated Pam Johnson as PTCO Vice-President to replace Kamey Tippett who is now President. Vote was 10 for and zero against. Pam Johnson is the new
PTCO Vice-President.


3. Principal’s Report
a. Next years forecast projects 704 students for Pattie. Current enrollment is 685.
b. Brightwood Elementary School boundaries have been chosen. The School Board will approve the boundaries on January 16, 2008. The impact to Pattie is a loss of approximately 20 students.


4. Presidents Report
a. Innisbrook – We raised over $5000 from Innisbrook. We need to decide now if we are going to do it next year. Kamey called for a vote – 7 for and 2 opposed. It was approved to do Innisbrook fundraiser again next year.
b. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Roses – We can purchase a case of chocolate roses for $180 for 360 roses. We would ask for preorders and sell them to the students for $1. Kamey to determine when we need to order roses and Pam Johnson will make flyer.
c. Kelly to confirm next McDonalds spirit night is 2/11. Will need Anne Zetts and Jennifer Neubauer to ask teachers to work.
d. Teacher Appreciation in April. Will discuss at February meeting.
e. Ice Cream Social for Book Fair in spring. Date needs to be confirmed.
f. Possible Event: Books – The Magic is Real
This is a 40-45 minute show that combines magic with books. We can also do a fundraiser through a read-a-thon by sponsoring students per minute reading. It can be done in conjunction with the book fair. Pam Johnson will follow up on details.
g. SOL Night will be April 17th. It is targeted for 3rd, 4th and 5th grade parents to help them prepare the students for the SOL testing. PTCO buys the folders, bookmarks, pencils and prepares the folders for presentation. We estimated needing 120 packages for a cost of $50 to $75 dollars. Pam Johnson made a motion to pay for the SOL night and Veronica Daigle seconded the motion. It was passed.
h. Mrs. Hoffman (reading teacher) requested $604 to complete a grant ($496) she received. It is a program that targets at risk students to establish a stronger reading foundation. Teachers will have access to information and program. Without the PTCO funding, she can’t get the $496 grant money. Kamey Tippett made motion to provide $604 to the reading program. It was seconded by Pam Johnson. No one was opposed.
i. Longaberger Basket Bingo Fundraiser is still a strong option. We need approval from Margie Otterblad who needs to discuss it with the Mickey Mulgrew.
j. Merchant Cards needs to be reviewed. Kamey doesn’t believe it can be completed this year. She will look into the possibility for next year.
k. Jog A Thon
We will be having a Jog-A-Thon next year on Columbus Day as it is a Federal Holiday but the students are in school. Our volunteer base should be large. It will be a jog-a- thon in the morning and a field day in the afternoon. Julie White and Becky Lehto agreed to be co-chairs for the event. Becky will be soliciting donations of goods and sponsors. Everyone who participates will get a t-shirt with all the sponsors.


5. 2007-2008 Budget
a. Short on membership. Discussed options for increasing donations for next year. We need to sensitive to not require too much, but more aggressive to get money. Need to establish better guidelines for receiving free magnet or give away item.
b. Jazzercise, Market Day and Innisbrook are all on target.
c. Administrative Expenses are high due to some NSF checks. Kelly is following up on them.
d. Need to follow up on invoices for 1st grade field trip and Kindergarten buses for trip.


6. Committee Reports
a. Campbell’s Soup Labels – Kamey Tippett will count the labels in January and review what we qualify to purchase. She needs help in trimming and packaging labels.
b. Cookbook – We have covered our cost and any more cookbooks sold are pure profit. They will be available at the Ice Cream Social and Spirit Night.
c. Box Tops – Next competition is February with Snowball Showdown.


7. Open Forum
a. Spring Fling is May 3 or May 17.
b. In April, PTCO needs to establish and approve a policy for distributing start up funds to teachers in fall. Individual amounts will be identified and approved.


8. Meeting Adjourned at 8:30


9. Next meeting on February 12 at 7 pm at Pattie Library.