Jan. 14, 2023 - Meeting Minutes

Call to order at 6:07pm (M. Litven)

Guest speak given the floor- K. Saine

o   Potential supplement to classified staff due to 50% of FTE funds

o   Hendricks responded about being a cultural shift and not a monetary

o   Sain will put out feelers for what they would appreciate

·        Litven review last months meeting minutes

o   Motion to approve last months meeting minutes- T. Baker and second by S. Moore

·        Treasury Report review by T. Baker

·        Fundraising- K. Marquez unsure of upcoming nights

o   Litven- Next Spirit Night posted to Abbots as 2/20

o   Positive feedback on posting nights as events on Social Media

o   Kerry will check with Jorge

·        Events (M. Angle) Spaghetti Dinner Auction pushed back to early April. Maggianos may donate food. Subcommittee will be created.

o   K. Marquez asked about consignment for the auction, believes it will bring in more money. Referenced her experience with her nonprofit.

o   The funds collected from grade level baskets will go directly to that grade level.

o   Megan met with Hendricks about splitting profits. All profits will be portioned out and some will be given to both PTOs.

·        Current Month Event- M. Litven movie night on 1/30

o   Poll taken for movie- Trolls Band Together is the winner and will be feature at the Movie Night Event

·        Communications- T. Baker- Website update will be review at the end of the meeting.

o   M. Angle asked about a playground update. T. Baker informed that we are still working on it due to playground equipment. Hendricks spoke with Beverly, and will give us contact information. T. Baker will provide info to M. Angle and she will help make contack.

·        K. Baker asked about spring grams. Will do “Sham Grams” for St. Patricks week of 3/17

·        M. Litven reivewd Sweetheart Dance. Projected number is 1,000 participatnts. Should we split to 2 events? Separate by grade level- Upper and lower- to help keep numbers manageable. Middle School would cost around $1000 for Saturday 2/24. Angle and Hendricks will look at facility Monday.

·        Admin meeting scheduled at 1/25 to discuss PTO involvement. Flyer will be made to distribute to new student Packets

·        Proposed that next meeting will be on 2/15 @ 6:00pm

·        K. Marquez motioned to approve the date and second by M. Angle

·        M. Angle asked about the ability to sell flowers and candy at the concerts and Hendriks approved.

·        Otter Shop- Litven asked about how we will move forward and who is in charge. Angle spoke with Hendricks and thy will get a cart and Honor Society will help to pack. Smith mentioned turn around time for students. Hendricks said kids like in person shopping. Smith said less time consuming to do a virtual order.

·        T. Baker discussed what money is being raised for. C. Andrews asked amounts and when we will vote. C. Silva asked more about money and why we have so much without spending it. T. Baker explained and A. Silva asked about an end of year carnival. Hedrick’s mentioned playground and a 5th grade event.

·        K. Robinson asked about a newsletter. Litven said she has been speaking with Ellington and Caldwell as well as including board members. Litven is working on it. K. Marquez suggested a quarterly newsletter.

·        C. Silva and C. Andrews and A. Silva all discussed how they thought PTO could be improved.

·        Motion to end meeting proposed by M. Angle and second by K. Marquez

·        Meeting Adjourned