BES PTO Meeting Minutes from Sept 13th, 2023 from
6p-7:20p
Meeting called to order by BES President Diane Holven
In attendance: Diane Holven, Marjorie Salter, Lara McCabe,
Ellen Lytle, Katie Blanc, Angela Hammack, Mike Wormington, Heather Dials, Sam Benvic,
Bobbie Gregg, and Paige Minchue.
May 2023 meeting minutes reviewed and approved by Diane
Holven & Ellen Lytle.
Principal’s Message: Parent survey results were reviewed.
BES overall score was 3.94/5 and areas of improvement were targeted - those
include improving school/teacher communication/feedback to parents regarding
students, improving consistent enforcement of rules, and increase positive
notes and communications with parents regarding students. The cleanliness,
equipment and teachers showing concern and care for students were among the
highest scores. Recommendations from parents in attendance included an early/accurate
release of the school supply list, $ instead of supplies in the future, more
opportunities for parent/teacher conferences, continuing with book bucks
rewards system. Marjorie and Lara are working on APs for Oct 2023-Jan 2024 and
will be implementing changes to continue to meet the schools 5 year - long term
and short term goals.
Treasure’s Report: Approved to remove Susan Bair from FCCU bank
account by Diane Holven and Lisa Recek. 501c3 status was renewed
successfully. Taxes were filed.
Fundraisers were discussed as follows: Cookies with Santa
scheduled for Dec. 9th. Ellen is working on sourcing signage for the
event. Vendor fair sign up is underway. Reservations for the gym have been made
as well as Santa Lance, Alison for photography, etc. Next step is to solidify a
Volunteer coordinator and Social Media person for this and other future events.
*Heather Dials interested in Volunteer Coordinator and *Paige Minchue is
interested in coordinating social media platforms.
Catalog sale for November will be using Ackx Grinder coffee.
Currently working on pricing, order forms, and flyers. Details coming for next
PTO meeting.
Calendar of events was summarized for new members of the
PTO.
Bobbie Gregg in attendance made a request for funding ipads
and accessories for Title 1 reading use. Total comes to $3,420 and cost will be
split with school. Unanimous approval to spend funds. Form will be filled out
and signed.
Remaining meetings will take place in the library classroom.
Next meeting Oct 11th at 6pm.
Playground improvements/equipment will be researched for
potential PTO funding project in the future.
Meeting adjourned.
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