PTO Minutes 10-13-09

PTO MEETING
October 13, 2009

In Attendance Kevin Karr, Susan Gechter, Terri Brodkey, Kathy Grijalva, Stacey Hamill, Diana Cucos, Lisa Cohen, Diane Alson Guests: Laurie Barnett, Amy Pachera

President's Remarks Many thanks to Gitanjli McRoy for doing a great job getting the new King PTO phone book out in a timely manner. Great Job!
Also thanks to Sandy Aldrich for pulling the volunteers list together.
The PTO 2009-10 Calendar is included in the new PTO phone book.
C. Grijalva noted that some of the staff changes are not reflected in the new phone book. PTO agrees to send an updated list in Friday Folders.
Thanks to Mylinda Balint and Heather Schweitzer for organizing the teacher dinner during parent-teacher conference night.

Principals' Report
Parent-Teacher conferences continue.
MEAPs have begun.
Drop-off/Pick-up/Parking going well. There are still safety concerns, especially at the intersection of Waldenwood and the entrance to the school driveway.
Safety issues concerning bike riders going too fast near school were also addressed.

Treasurer's Report
Current member dues totals $9,200. Monthly reminders to pay dues will be printed in Enotes.

King of Hearts 5K (10/25/2009)
T-shirt orders are complete. Need parent photographers and first aid providers.

Bagels & Buns Total buns purchased should be cut in half and no meat buns should be bought.

King School Clothing Approximately 340 pieces have been sold. Profits will exceed $1,000.

Shopping Certificates
Great Lakes Scripts program will start up soon and end before Winter Break. There was some discussion of enhancing the Scripts and grocery store programs including more publicity, but no one has volunteered for the job. Programs will remain as they are.

Borders Book Fair (12/4 - 12/6)
Sandy Aldrich will chair.

PTO Committee Chair Positions
Positions still in need of Chairs: Healthy Students, Used Books, Safety, Lunchtime Enrichment

Millage Presentation
Amy Pachera presented Nov. 3 millage information. Laurie Barnett was available to address questions and pass out literature.

Minutes submitted by Diane Alson, October 20, 2009.