Cornwall Parent-Teacher Organizations

Cornwall-on-Hudson PTO

234 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520

PTO Meeting

April 11, 2007

A regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization was held Wednesday, April 11, 2007 in the cafeteria of the Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School. All PTO officers were in attendance except for Colleen D., Francine C, Ann Marie D and Joanne I.

Call to Order: PTO Co-President, Sue R, called the meeting to order at 9:08am.

Review and Acceptance of March 14, 2007 minutes:

Chris McD. made a motion to accept the minutes and Sandi K. seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as submitted.

Guest Speakers: Harvey Sotland, Asst. Superintendent for Business and Michael Brooks, Asst. Superintendent for Instruction presented information regarding the proposed school district budget for 2007/08. Reports from presentation are filed with the minutes. Some key notes are as follows:

·   $50,942,049 proposed 2007/08 Budget

·   This proposed budget reflects a 6.88% increase from last year’s budget (5.85% of this is “fixed” as part of a “rollover budget” leaving 1.03% increase for “additions/changes” to the budget)

·   Michael Brooks will get information out to the PTO presidents who can distribute this information via e-mail lists.

·   There will be a Parents’ Curriculum Forum meeting on April 19^th at 8:30am at the CCMS cafeteria to further discuss curriculum and middle school philosophy.

·   Tonight’s joint meeting between SBAC and BOE will be held at 7pm at Lee Rd. Elementary cafetorium to further discuss projected tax rate increase as a result of the State Aid awarded.

·   BOE identified potential contingent budget cuts totaling $1,278,510

·   E-mail any additional questions to HSotland@ccsd.ouboces.org

Officer Reports:

President

·  Co-President Sue R. reported that the PTO received $219 from Hannaford’s supermarket. She stated that we need to look for people who can assume officer positions for next year. Elections will be held at the May 9^th meeting. Sue also stated that Ken Schmidt said that the fitness trail was not used because of adverse weather.

First Vice President

·   Chris McD. reported.that she has an interested party to possibly chair Field Day for the next school year. She still needs Yearbook and Kids Klub chairpersons as well as a Kids Klub treasurer and a co-chair for the Piggy Bank student banking program. The officer positions up for election at the May 9^th meeting are President, 2^nd Vice President, Recording Secretary and Grade Parent Chairperson. She further reported that she has a volunteer to chaperone Mad Science every week for the next session. The Chess Club and Mad Science both begin tomorrow, April 12 for an 8 week session.

Second Vice President

·  Kim P.reported that the Scholastic Book Fair finished with gross income amount of $3800. ($200 less than last fall’s Book Fair) The Partners in Reading program had 121 students participating earning $727 worth of books costing the PTO ½ of that amount. The PTO also received an additional 10% because we held a second book fair during this school year. School Spirit items such as umbrellas, shorts and tee shirts may be offered this spring. Mary Jo H. will research this further.

Treasurer

·   Francine C was not present but submitted the attached financial report. Some of the lines need to be adjusted since it has last year’s budget items in it as well as some savings items.

Corresponding Secretary

·   Sandi K stated that she would prepare a ½ sheet notice to go home with report cards notifying parents of the upcoming PTO elections at the May 9^th meeting.

COMMITTEE REPORTS:

·  Kids Klub/Drama Club – Kristine W. reported that “The Music Man” was performed to two sold out shows after one snow cancellation date on Friday. A good time was had by all.

Faculty Report: Ms. O’Dell had no report.

Principal’s Report: Mr. Schmidt was not available to attend the meeting.

New Business:

·   Faculty Appreciation luncheon is scheduled for May 11th. Hilary V. and Christine T. are co-chairing this event with a French theme.

·   Emily R. will speak with Missy B. who will be purchasing recess equipment with the $150 left to spend in that particular budget line.

·   Family BBQ is scheduled for Thursday, May 17^th beginning at 5:30pm. Barbara M. is chairing this event and is looking for volunteers to assist. Barbara plans to contact Superintendent, Tim Rehm about the possibility of people bringing their own cooler with beverages that might possibly include beer or wine.

Old Business:

·   Kristine W. stated that she will get more information about a welcome rug for the school entrance.

·   Susan C. drafted a letter to Mr. Moran about the PTO’s desire to label the auditorium seats permanently. Sue will approve the draft and present it to Mr.Schmidt for his approval to submit to Mr. Moran.

·   Emily R. is working on pre-packaged school supply lists as a possible new fundraiser for next year. She will follow up with more information for next meeting.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 10:55 a.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristine W,

Recording Secretary