Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School PTO

February 13, 2007 Minutes

Call to Order

The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. The PTO was not able to review or accept the minutes.

Principal’s Report

Mr. Schmidt gave dates on upcoming events. The student council trip is in the planning process. The Early Childhood Forum was postponed until March because more preparation was needed. There was a mention of a red tag to remind students what they ordered for lunch. The budget process is in full swing. Everyone is invited to attend. It is an open forum that lasts about 2hrs. Administrative & capital projects are addressed. Last Faculty Articulation Day is March 22 with an early dismissal at 11:20.

Faculty Report

Ms. O’Dell thanked the PTO on behalf of all the teachers for working on the Maple Avenue traffic issues.

President’s Report

Relating to the pick-up & drop-off issues, Sue R. drafted a letter for Mr. Schmidt’s approval to send out in backpacks.

First VP Report

Chris M. reported that two chairs were filled. Kim P. & Kate M. will co-chair the Holiday Bazaar (Frea will stay on to help). Sue C. and Ann Marie D. will co-chair the Book Fair. Chairs are still needed for Yearbook, Field Day, & Kids Club. If anyone has any school issues they’d like to address, please bring them to her or Sue R. They will bring them to the School Board. Chris M. is a rep. on the Executive Council for COH PTO with Sue R.

Second VP Report

Kim P. reported that COH had 13,714 points with Price Chopper program. Using those points, Mr. Schmidt ordered pencils and a recess package for the playground. Yankee Candle & Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser is presently going on.

Treasurer’s Report

Francine C. was not present to give an oral report but a written report was submitted. It was mentioned that the projected wrapping paper income for the year was $200 and that the projected income for the year was $14,211. We exceeded the wrapping paper projection and looks like we are close to exceeding our projected income for the year. All in all things look good.

Corresponding Secretary

Sandi K.r sent a PTO Thank You to BJ’s for their candy bar donation for the holiday bazaar. A Thank You was received from Ms. O’Dell for the Nutcracker bus. Sandi said that she will book Mad Science, but a coordinator is needed.

Kids Klub

Music Man play is going smoothly. First round of tickets already went out.

Old Business

Smart Board Update – Sue said that she will go ahead and purchase items for Mrs. P. if Staples doesn’t respond by the end of the month.

Tax ID Update – COH PTO is officially tax exempt!! A heads up was given by Cathie W. (visitor from Washingtonville PTO). She said that we might run into problems with the ID#. We might have to keep a card with businesses and update regularly.

New Business

School Supply Fundraiser – Cathie W. from the PTO at Taft Elementary in Washingtonville spoke about a prepackaged school supplies fundraiser. She researched it and said that it was one of the easiest fundraisers that she’s done. She’s gotten positive feedback from parents. A letter goes out to the teachers asking for a general supply list per grade. Then a flyer of interest goes out in the backpacks. Orders are made. PTO can fluff up price per supply box. Deliveries are made the week before school starts. School supplies are individually packaged per student and come with labels with child’s name on it.

FMO T-Shirts – Pam S-H and Emily R. asked PTO to buy t-shirts for Friday Morning Opening Club. The cost is expected to be around $340.

3 Hour Double Dutch/Single Jump Rope – Lisa M. brought a fun event idea to the PTO. The idea is for kids to come and jump rope for 3 hrs. They can do double dutch or single jump rope. Lisa and her girls have attended one in the past and said that is was a lot of fun for all ages.

Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 10:10 a.m.

Submitted by:

Emily R.