Cornwall Parent-Teacher Organizations
Cornwall-on-Hudson PTO
234 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520
PTO Meeting
January 17, 2007
A regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization was held Wednesday evening, Jan. 17, 2007 in the cafeteria of the Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School. All PTO officers were in attendance except for Sue R., Kristine W. and Joann I.
Call to Order: PTO Co-President, Colleen D., called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m.
Review and Acceptance of November 15, 2006 Minutes
AnnMarie D. made a motion to accept the minutes and Emily R. seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as submitted.
Guest Speaker – Charlie Williams (Village of Cornwall-on-Hudson Chief of Police)
Chief Williams spoke about the change in parking regulations for the Maple Avenue extension. At the January 22, 2007 Village of COH meeting, a new parking law for this location will be introduced. The proposal is that there be no parking, on the fence side of that location, from 8:15 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m.- 3:45 p.m. At those times, there is no stopping, standing or parking. The rest of the day will continue with 30 minute parking.
If there are no changes to this proposal, the Village will set a public hearing. The public can speak to this issue. Once that part is complete, the proposal becomes law and new parking signs will be ordered to this effect. When Chief Williams met with the Village and Mr. Rehm, they discussed the idea of putting in a sidewalk on the fence side that would connect with the current sidewalk that’s on the school’s property. The fence, plus the property up to where the big tree is, belongs to the Village. The tree wouldn’t be taken down if this option is pursued. Once it becomes law, the public would be flooded with information and an officer would be on hand for three to four days to enforce it.
Chief Williams asked for anyone concerned with this proposal to contact him prior to the January 22nd meeting. Emily Russell inquired about what to do with students hanging outside the school during after-school activities. Chief Williams said the Board of Education is discussing this topic and does not wish to press trespassing charges at this time. Part of this issue will be addressed in the new Code of Conduct being implemented next year.
Officer Reports:
Second Vice President
· There will be a 2nd grade bake sale on February 24th. The Yankee Candle/Gertrude Hawk fundraiser will run from 2/26-3/12, with delivery expected by Easter. The spring Book Fair will be held 3/26-3/29, with Family Night on 3/28. AnnMarie D. will assist with the intention of taking over this fundraiser for next year.
First Vice President
· Chris M. reminded membership that she and Sue R.are the COHES representatives for the Executive Council. She asked all present to voice their concerns to them before January 22nd to get on this month’s agenda. Chris also reviewed the openings for Kids Klub, Yearbook, Field Day, Holiday Bazaar and the four Board positions open for next year. Sandi K. will insert a memo to this effect with the 2nd quarter report card that will be going home, encouraging new people to participate in the PTO. We do have preliminary interest in Field Day and the Holiday Bazaar, which Chris will follow-up on.
Treasurer
· Francine C. mentioned that Kids Klub Yoga had its first meeting with 9 students. Highlights from her Treasurer’s Report include a $2,978.22 profit for the Holiday Bazaar and a profit of $1,863.07 for the wrapping paper/cookie dough sale. The goal for wrapping paper was $2,200 and $2,000 for the Bazaar. The report was filed with the organization records.
President
· Colleen D. had nothing to report at this time.
Corresponding Secretary
· Sandi was asked by Marie O. to update an existing letter to solicit donations from stores for next year’s Holiday Bazaar. Sandi was concerned that it might be too late now. Chris M. will contact Marie regarding this and get back to Sandi with her comments on how to proceed. Sandi reported that Mad Science is done for the Fall and will organize a second session for the Spring. She and Lisa S. have started the Breakfast Book Club on Tuesday and Thursday mornings.
· Sharon Z. received a $3,000 quote from Walter Moran for the permanent labeling of the auditorium seats. The membership chose to forego this option at this time. Sharon will compose the donation letter for the district regarding the $1,489 for sound equipment purchased by the PTO Kids Klub.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Schmidt reported that he is in the PRELIMINARY stages of the school budget process. He has requested a modest $11,000 for equipment to include 6 new cafeteria tables, a bass drum, a new computer for the Main Office and a library circulation desk. All building principals have also been asked to submit their capital improvement requests. Report cards come out January 26th, with evening conferences scheduled for February 7th. ELA testing is complete and results are expected by the end of the school year. Math tutorials begin next week on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. The band recital is February 1st and the Odyssey of the Mind tournament is February 24th.
Faculty Report: Ms. O’Dell reported that the faculty and staff were delighted with the gift offerings and presentation at the Holiday Bazaar..
Old Business: Mrs. P. got a quote from the district of what it would cost to purchase the Smart Board package through their vendor. Emily R. will compose a letter and take it to Staples requesting a donation for the same item. She will then purchase the necessary Smart Board and 2 tv’s with a cost not to exceed the $3,000 already approved by membership at the Nov. 15, 2006 PTO meeting.
New Business:
Emily R. mentioned that there were issues with the delivery of the cookie dough this year. Colleen D. suggested we look at David’s Cookies which was a successful fundraiser at Butterhill Day School. She also mentioned that we should address the need for a wrapping paper fundraiser, sighting less expensive alternatives that keep people from buying as much as they previously had.
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Chris McDonald,
1st Vice President & Acting Recording Sec’y
Next Meeting February 14, 2007 at 9:00 a.m.
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