PTO Minutes for 10/16/08
Call to order by Michelle Vanderwater, President, at 7:02 p.m.
Principal’s Report given by Cappy Selig
· Follow-up to Hurricane Ike
o HISD will not require schools to make up the 6 missed days
o Individual school plan to make up for educational needs; Parker’s includes:
§ Postponing field trips
§ Tutoring has begun earlier in the year
§ Visible word boards
· Report on class sizes: there are not too many over this year
· Description of Fun Fest & Parker’s 50th Birthday Celebration to be held on Saturday, October 25th
· Electronic marquee on order
· Painting of bathrooms should be complete by the weekend of October 18th
Magnet Coordinator’s Report by Carol Kehlenbrink
· Flyers regarding Parker’s 50th Birthday Celebration are available for distribution
· Chorus, strings and guitars will perform
· Advanced Band & Jazz Band will perform at Fun Fest with alumni band members
· Magnet Awareness Week has been delayed due to Hurricane Ike until the week of December 8th
· Application deadline will remain January 9th
· The 5th grade packets will be ready for pick up next week; they will have everything needed EXCEPT the first report card (copies should be made for each application, as these will be considered the original)
· Westbury United Methodist Church is hosting a Southwest Area school forum on Saturday, October 25th from 1 to 3 p.m. and she will be representing Parker
Minutes from September 5, 2008, meeting presented and approved.
Treasurer’s Report by Robin Bollman
· Updated budget and expenses handouts presented
· After care expenses haven’t been paid
· Sally Foster expenses need to be paid
· Rebate from school supplies not yet applied
· Motion to approve and seconded. All approved. Motion carried.
Fun Fest by Melanie Rosen for Shana Sonnier
· Activity passes, food coupons, raffle tickets and t-shirts on sale the entire week prior to Fun Fest, as well as the day of the event
· Volunteers still needed to assist with games
· Parker Pops to serve food
New Tempo Program by Ms. Benne & Ms. Nelson
· Description of new curriculum (“Music Together”); to begin next session
o Teachers are requesting licensing and purchase of new/additional instruments; total of ~$1,400 (to be reviewed by Executive Board)
· Brief recap of the Tempo Classes
o Toddler music classes; 8 weeks per session
o Mondays, 9a.m. and 12p.m.; 45 minute classes
o Classes fill quickly; very positive feedback
Directory by Rhonda Pennington
· Description of personal and business ad space given
· All ads are due November 14th
· St. Luke’s will graciously print the directory again for a nominal fee
· There will be no extras printed; discussion of the option to preorder/pay in advance for additional copies (no decision made)
· Goal to have directories distributed the first week of December
Educational Enhancements by Jennifer Martin for Melinda Elder
· Description of Odyssey of the Mind, Junior Great Books & ??? given
· Invitation to get involved
· Flyer in upcoming Tuesday folder
Book Fair by Jennifer Martin for Jennifer McCleskey
· Book Fair week is November 10 – 14
· Family Night & Spaghetti Dinner on Thursday, November 13 with Annual Pops Concert
· 60 volunteers needed; watch for flyers to sign up
Family Night by Melody Soice
· Description given of Pops Concert
· Spaghetti Dinner needs volunteer cooks and donations of homemade desserts
· More to come
5th Grade Party by Autumn Jamison for Desiree Slack
· Brief introduction of the event to be held at the end of the year
· Handout given to all 5th grade parents with contact information
· Encouraged all to get involved in some capacity
Old Business by Michelle Vanderwater
· Cafeteria clean up is on hold briefly, but will proceed
· New shed for storage of Fun Fest items
o Original shed approved is not sturdy enough
o Request additional $500 to purchase Tuff shed. Motion to approve and seconded. All approved. Motion passed.
· Marquee ordered
New Business by Michelle Vanderwater
· Rules and Policies of Distribution of Parker PTO Funds reviewed and distributed. Motion to approve and seconded. All approved. Motion passed.
· Copy room policies reviewed: must have completed form attached
· All correspondence must be approved by either Cappy, Carol, Alean or Bonny
Call to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. by Michelle Vanderwater