A great way to find out what
is going on and how money is being spent! Every parent has a voice
and is a member. All meetings will take place at 6:30 p.m.
Meeting Dates 2007-2008
September 18th
October 16th
November 20th
December 18th
January 15th
February 19th
March 18th
April 15th
May 20th
P.T.O. Goals
To increase the membership of the
Southeast P.T.O. through new ideas, better communication, and a commitment
to work as a team.
To wisely invest our fundraising
profits in a timely manner towards enhancing further development of our
children's self-esteem, imagination, and creativity.
To provide programs that will enhance
our children's classroom experience and encourage school spirit and pride.
To provide a welcoming atmosphere
that encourages parents, teachers, staff, and administrators from our school
community to meet one another and develop relationships.
THOSE IN ATTENDANCE: E. Gable (Secretary), L. Jendrysik (Pres Elect), N. Benson (Pres Elect), C. Gunty, M. Whisenhunt, R. Cowan (Pres), T. Oczkowski, T. Biurde, S. Prutton, D. Loitz, K. Countryman, C. Slutz, M. Ekstrom (Principal), J. McBride (Treasurer), N. Regnery
MEETING START TIME: 6:31 P.M.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
A thank you from N. Benson for all volunteers for Fun Fair.
Principal, secretary, nurses and janitors each year are given gifts and this was done again this year.
Sign up sheets for committees will be at registration at the Field House; MarketDay and Spiritwear needed ASAP.
Script $607.71 profit for year. Report given as chair person was not at the meeting.
TREASURER'S REPORT: $18,854.72 balance as of May 9, 2008; however, reconciliation and outstanding bills have yet to be submitted. Motion to approve, motion seconded. Report approved.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: March minutes read. Motion to approve, motion seconded. Minutes approved. April mins unavailable, but are on website.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT:
Field day June 6, 9:30-11:30, lunch, Tug-O-War afterwards, with wrap up around 1:30.
Awards Day is June 9; will be broken into 3 sessions due to construction in the school.
Last day is June 10, done at 11:30 a.m. Teacher last day is June 11.
June 6 – registration packets being sent out ahead of time to 'speed up' registration on August 12.
Next school year, 2008-2009, there will be a full time nurse on staff.
Construction update given regarding all of the new changes and changes to occur; location of new classrooms and offices.
OLD BUSINESS:
MARKET DAY: $330.12 profit for April, YTD $3232.48. Need volunteers and chair for next year so Jennifer can train. Goal was $3600, with May last month left.
BOX TOPS/SOUP LABELS: Box tops $450 to deposit next year. Soup labels, 6100 points banked, submitting another 4,300, and more bonus points will be received. Question as to use the points now or roll them over? Nestle water labels; 7500 points need to be used by October 1, 2008. Milk caps check to be coming some time soon.
NEWSLETTER: One more going out. Info needed by Thursday/Friday of this week.
FUN FAIR: Interim report - Currently, Income was $4,564.60; expenses were $2,200.42 = Net $2,300.34.
SPRING FUNDRAISER: Faye's fundraiser went well. $3,111 approximate profit. Tickets and prizes will be subtracted. $2,886 is approximate net profit. More volunteers will be needed in the future if this is done again.
FALL FUNDRAISER: Home for the Holidays for fundraiser. Chairperson and co-chair is needed before school starts.
SCHOOL TOOL BOX: Orders are adding up. Would like new chairperson at registration to assist.
NEW BUSINESS:
PLAYGROUND UPDATE/INFO: A review of the intent and progress of the playground was given by Team Reil, Inc. Request for feedback/information from the playground committee and PTO.
5TH GRADE GIFT: $500 budgeted. Ideas were a tree, benches for new courtyard, speaker podium, or some concrete planters.
FIELD DAY: Plenty of volunteers! Less were needed due to the abbreviated schedule. Sidewalk chalk and large containers of bubble solution are still needed.
SPIRIT WEAR FOR 2008-2009: In addition to the regular spirit wear, an idea of a class shirt was brought up. Vote needed to approve this addition to the spirit wear needed to make them available at the same time so that they could be worn during the school year. Motion to approve, motion seconded.
ELECTIONS: President elect and secretary positions are open. E. Gable volunteered for president elect. Vote taken for his approval; E. Gable approved for president elect. Secretary position still available.
HAVE A FANTASTIC SUMMER!
Motion to adjourn made, motion seconded. Motion to adjourn passed.
MEETING END TIME: 7:40 P.M.
Respectfully Submitted,
Earl Gable
PTO Secretary
PTO MEETING
APRIL 15, 2008
ATTENDEES: Rhonda Cowan, Chris Gunty, Tammy Biueda, Tracy Pozlowski, Tricia Euring, Cindy Kozumplek, Sheri Prutton, Jim Oczkowski, Kari Countryman, Nichole Regnery, Michele Whisenhunt, Krista Kates, Nancy Benson, Laurie Jendrysik, Earl Gable, Stacy Gable, Versluys, John McBride, Deb Loitz, Jennifer McAnally, Carol Slutz, Amy Weyland.
BEGIN TIME: 6:32 P.M.
END TIME: 8:04 P.M.
INTRO:
PRESIDENT’S REPORT: Intro from Rhonda as her last meeting as president and thanking everyone.
SECRETARY’S REPORT: None at this time. Minutes not on the site as of yet. Earl Gable, secretary, was not at the March meeting and minutes were taken by another individual.
TREASURER’S REPORT: No deposits from book fair as of yet. 07 Magnets - $249 additionally came in. Target keeps sending in checks for their rewards program, $350 in March. Will e-mail official report to those who want a copy. Current balance $3200 positive.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Construction changes are ongoing and many changes to be occurring. Boiler shut down on 4/20/08, new one arriving in June. Current progress is on target. Schools shut down as of 6/11/08 and no access, even for teachers due to the construction inside the school.
Registration will not occur at the building…..will occur at the high school on 8/12/08. All elementary school and middle schools will be included.
OLD BUSINESS:
SPRING BOOK FAIR: 27% more than last spring. Received an additional 10% in books, purchased 164 books for the library, $390 in incentives. Collected $960 worth of books for the pajama program. Mrs. Raders class collected $155. Thank to all of the volunteers! Fall book fair week of 8/22 to 8/26/08. Spring book fair set up for 4/20 to 4/24/09. Krista and Ronda will co-chair the book fair.
MARKET DAY: $357.88 March profit, still a little behind last year. Next Market Day 4/28/08. Final one is in May. Pick up will be in the hallway in April and May due to the construction.
BOX TOPS/CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS: Check should be cut today 4/15, from Box tops, for apx $650. Campbells is on track for collections. Water labels went in and after 6/1 the payment should be received, for apx $400.
BOOK BLAZERS: Ready to go on 4/16 a.m., second and third graders, and will go for the next 3 Wednesday mornings.
NEWSLETTER: Next info due by 4/17, go out on 4/25.
FUN FAIR: Coolers are needed for the kitchen. Volunteers are DESPERATELY NEEDED. Currently have 30, need a minimum of 44; target is 96-100. Without volunteers, there is a possibility of having to cancel the Fun Fair. Cut off date for the volunteers will be 4/22/08. HELP NEEDED!!
Preticket sales are down. Cut off date up to the Friday before the Fun Fair.
Gifts on hand is 34, confirmation of 3 more coming in. As of this weekend there will be a confirmed 40 gifts for the raffle.
Baked goods update unknown, but envelope is in the office with indicated donations. Drop off time will begin at noon on the day of the Fun Fair, to be brought directly to the kitchen.
Prizes - currently have apx 2600 smaller items and there is a need for bigger items. The allotment of $200 is requested; however, this money is already “claimed”. A solution that was brought up for a “bigger prize” would be to use tickets for the raffle as a prize.
K-KIDS: 4th and 5th graders. Would like to set up a table and donate the money for the NIU Foundation. Would like to work in conjunction with the face painting table already in place at Fun Fair.
SPRING FUNDRAISER: Each child to come home with 5 tickets to sell. Given a choice to sell or, if no desire to do so, send them back in. Fayes Pork Chops on 5/16/08. Request for money for prizes as “incentives”. Money would be coming out of the profit for the fundraiser rather than a request for money from other areas. Motion to spend no more than $150 for prizes for the fundraiser made; motion seconded. Motion passed.
NEW BUSINESS:
SCHOLARSHIP: Scholarship applications went out last week to the counselors at the high school and 5/16/08 is the deadline to be returned to the school.
ROOM PARENTS: E-mail sent out to room parents to not solicit businesses for Fun Fair baskets. Teachers were asked regarding end of year gifts and teachers prefer individual gifts rather than one large gift. They “prefer” gift cards.
ELECTIONS: Secretary and president elect. No volunteers indicated for the election at the time of the PTO meeting on 4/15/08. Earl Gable volunteered for the president elect position; however, according to bylaws, 5 confirmed PTO meetings needed to be attended in the school year. A decision by the PTO board is needed regarding the bylaws to allow Earl to be a candidate for this position and then to allow a vote regarding the position. Write in candidates will also be allowed for the positions.
OPEN DISCUSSION/COMMENTS: Stacy G. indicates that drop offs in the morning have become a problem with a back up type situation. Request for something to be done in the future.
Respectfully Submitted,
Earl Gable
PTO MEETING
MARCH 18, 2008
Coming soon...just back
PTO MEETING FEBRUARY 19, 2008
MEETING START TIME: 6:50 P.M.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Welcome message by Lori J. Nancy B. and Rhonda were both out due to a death in the family and illness.
TREASURER'S REPORT: Report moved from Excel format to Quicken format. To discuss fall fundraiser with Earl G. and Karen Y. to confirm numbers - Expected 15K, looks like 10K profit. Register from 7/1/07 includes previous years numbers, so John is going to confirm numbers of previous years compared to this year to see what is needed for current report. Motion made to accept, motion seconded.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Motion to accept, motion seconded. Motion passed.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT: 40 Elements of Youth meeting before the PTO meeting.
ISAT 3/4 – 3/7; preparation being done currently.
CORE VALUE: February – HONESTY.
Valentine's Day parties went well.
K-2 field trip went well.
Construction on the school discussed. Many items in progress. During Spring break, major construction will be done. The 3 snow days have caused delays. In April the boiler will be removed/new boiler installed.
OLD BUSINESS:
Market Day: 2/25 Market Day coming up. Jan profit $308.67, YTD $2253.84, $200 behind last year. Next year we need a chair to come on by May as Jennifer will be here 1 more year.
Book Blazers: Started last Wednesday; 15-5th graders, 24-4th graders.
Fun Fair: Fun Fair will be Saturday, 4/26, 3-7 p.m. projected. Proposal from Sherry P. for $750 in additional funds, as well as for this year to move to the Field House at the High School due to the construction at the school. Instead of games/set up at SouthEast, have 'Funways of Illinois' for $1500 - this will include 3 inflatables, 15 games, and $500 in prizes supplied by them. These items are negotiable. They are insured and licensed – no cost to SouthEast. They supply the 'workers' to take care of the inflatables. We need volunteers for the games. Mr. Ekstrom informed everyone that North School has held their fair at the Field House and intend to go back. Tracy motions to move Fun fair to Field house and DO NOT use 'Funways'. Motion seconded by Patti P. Motion passes; however, there were 2 'against' votes. Final motion was to move the Fun Fair to the Field House; however, additional funding will not come from PTO to contract with 'Funways'.
Newsletter: Info needed by 2/21 and/or 2/22 at the latest.
NEW BUSINESS:
Spring book fair: Set for week of 4/7 through 4/11/08. Still discussing hours. Volunteer form to be going out. Looking for small shoeboxes – children's size shoeboxes. If you have any, please bring them in. Young Authors intended to be for one of those nights.
Recycle committee: Information is being gathered regarding this project. Intend to send information out, before Fun Fair, so that an area can be set up to bring items for recycling. A list will be printed off and sent out for people to be made aware of what is recyclable.
Senior night questions raised by Laura, will construction affect his. Principal Ekstrom indicated it would. Move items to April and set up in the SouthEast cafeteria.
Question raised by Krysta regarding the items supplied to the kids during the Christmas parties. What is 'allowed' – healthy versus nonhealthy items.
Motion to adjourn made, motion seconded. Motion to adjourn passed.
MEETING END TIME: 7:57 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Earl Gable
PTO Secretary
PTO MEETING
January 15, 2008
MEETING BEGIN TIME: 6:34 P.M.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT: Greeting to everyone per Nancy B. Ronda addresses multiple issues to 'think about' that are coming up, i.e. volunteers for Fun Fair, Book Fair, another party, Spring fundraiser, MarketDay. Addresses the '40 elements of Youth'.
SECRETARY'S REPORT: Reading of previous minutes from December 18, 2007. Motion to approve the minutes by Jennifer M. Seconded by Sherry P. Report approved.
TREASURER'S REPORT: To contact the treasurer, John, e-mail: j59mcbride@verizon.net Transfers by Becky have occurred and John is 'catching up'. No formal report currently, but working on one. K2 field trip check has gone out. All deposits have been made. A report before next meeting will be generated before February's meeting. Motion to approve treasurer's report made by Liz B. Seconded by Tracy. Report approved.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT:
Core value 'fairness' this month was discussed.
ISO testing done for K through 2 regarding literacy.
Orchestra concert this Thursday at 1/17/08.
Band concert on 1/24.
Construction in school has been discussed. Many changes in progress at this time. Secretary, Sue, and principal Ekstrom's office will now be in the Library.
Playground design is in the works.
Parking adjustment discussed. Questions raised. Bids are being accepted.
OLD BUSINESS:
MarketDay: Report by Jennifer M. November profit $607.78. December profit $409.24. Profit total to date is $1,945.17. This total approximately $100 behind last year. Volunteers are still needed on day of delivery.
Liz B. / presentation on '40 elements of Youth'. (50 mins). Discussion to have the 'official' presentation. Presentation set for February.
NEW BUSINESS:
All school field trip: Deb L. presented for the KSO, 45 minute program, geared for 3rd through 5th grade. Ticket cost $3/student, teachers free, chaperones receive 1 free ticket per every 15 students. Principal Ekstrom brought up Willie Wonka & the Chocolate Factory at Rockford College. Motion by Deb L. 3-5 to go to KSO Children's concert. Jennifer M. seconds. Motion passed to attend to the KSO concert.
Newsletter: Articles are due by Jan 24th.
SCRIPS: Orders due by Jan 21st.
Book Blazers: Flyers went out last Friday. To begin February 13th. An e-mail to teachers that they will continue accepting permission slips at this point.
Motion to adjourn by Jennifer M. Sherry P. seconds. Motion to adjourn passes.
MEETING END TIME: 8:13 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
Earl Gable
PTO Secretary
Southeast PTO Meeting
December 2007
WELCOME INTRO – NANCY BENSON/LAURIE JENDRYSIK
PRESIDENTS REPORT: Welcome to everyone and thanking everyone for their participation.
SECRETARYS REPORT: Reading of previous minutes by Earl G. Motion by Stacy G. to approve minutes. Tracy seconds. Minutes approved.
TREASURER’S REPORT: 11/15 checkbook correction for trash bins to hold equipment. Correction to budget to be made. Motion made by Mrs. Whisenhunt to approve the report. Connie H. seconds. Motion approved.
PRINCIPAL’S REPORT: Cocoa and caring went well, 137 students attended, over 400 parents/kids in all. Many facilities received donations from the evening’s donations. 12/7 – Inservice Day – teacher’s discuss improvement in the school, as well as testing scores. When we come back from vacation there will be an MLK assembly on 1/7/08. THANK YOU to everyone from principal Ekstrom to everyone at the PTO.
OLD BUSINESS:
MarketDay update: $400+ profit.
Box tops: Check should be coming out “this week” or next week.
Scrip: Total sales $3,623.95.
Fall fundraiser: Karen Y: Back orders are primarily in. One order is back ordered. Note to go home to parents to take a refund or can wait until January for this item.
Spiritwear: To go out in January. Unsure of prices of items at the time of this meeting.
Field trip: 3-5 to Kishwaukee Orchestra at the Egyptian on 3/14/08. K-2 to “If you give a mouse a cookie” and other stories on 2/15/08 at the Paramount. Looking for approval for these trips. Suggestion made by Liz B. for further ideas from everyone. Motion for K-2 to go to the trip, Stacy G second. Motion carried. Motion for 3-5 to wait for a month for a “new idea” made by Liz B, seconded by Sherry. Motion carried.
40 elements of youth: Liz B. gave information regarding this presentation.
Fun fair: Sherry P. ……4/26 for date of Fun Fair. If kids bring in canned goods they will receive compensation, such as free tickets for each can they bring in. First meeting is next month. Question brought up about the theme being the same. Rhonda informed everyone that there was a large amount of leftover items from previous fairs…..preference to use items rather than buing new
Election of new treasurer: John McBride showed interest. All in attendance approve of his appointment.
Motion made to adjourn. Motion seconded. Motion carried.
Meeting begin: 6:30 p.m.
Meeting end: 7:15 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Earl Gable
PTO Secretary
Southeast PTO Meeting
October 2007
Meeting opened at 6:35 p.m.
Rhonda welcomed everyone.
October 18th deadline for the newsletter.
Thanked Deb Loitz, Ann Versluys, and Julie Kruskol.
The PTO bulletin board will be changed.
Secretary’s report was read and accepted.
Patty Poorton moved for the secretary’s report to be approved and Jennifer McAnally seconded.
Treasurer report was given by Becky.
Liz Bockman had a question about the audit and $1000 in miscellaneous.
Debit card needed to be balanced.
Recommend there should be a line for audit.
Patty Poorton made a motion for the treasurer’s report to be approved and was seconded by Ann Versluys.
Principal report was given by Mark.
Oct. 5th was an institute day on curriculum leadership.
Early dismissal was for health and math curriculum work.
STAT at S.E. will be RTI.
Parent teacher conferences are November 8th and 9th.
November’s core value is citizenship.
Construction
moved 4 trees
work on gym first
silver recess equipment off limits
some noise to deal with
daily announcements on exits
Red ribbon week October 22nd-27th. .
Halloween Parade on October 31st.
Open House went well.
Picture Retake October 24th.
Rhonda’s Report
Budget was updated.
Market Day
We were short in orders to receive free books.
$418.13 net profit.
Order online so orders do not get lost between home and school office.
November 19th is the next Market Day pick up.
December is cookie dough month – holiday shapes and frosting.
Box Tops
Chris Gunty ordered whistles, balls, and jump ropes.
New box top sheets for November,
Campbell labels will start a sheet soon.
Takes a long time to receive money from the box tops and Campbells.
We are still doing milk tops.
Book Fair
Ann Versluys reported book sales of $9343.08
10 % greater than last fall.
Mrs. Whisenhunt purchased 122 free books.
Book Blazer books were purchased.
Library will receive $300 in product vouchers.
Still have $1400 in cash to purchase books for the library.
Change war collected $956.70.
* Miss Benson’s class won with $114.90
* Class received $25 gift certificate to the book fair and a popsicle party.
* Change war was part of One for Books program collecting a total of $1074.07
*All teachers very surprised and appreciative of the books that were given with this money.
Spring Book Fair is April 7th-11th.
Looking for a co-chair for next year as Ann will be moving. If anyone was interested they should help with the Spring Book Fair.
Scrip – Julie Kruskol
Buy the gift cards through Scrip and we get a kickback.
You can buy them for yourself at face value.
Go to shopwithscrip.com for information on cards.
8 orders for October. $116
Orders due November 9th with a pickup date of November 19th.
Fall Fundraiser
52% profit.
$9500 estimate profit.
Discussion of other ideas for fundraiser.
Room Parents
Mrs. Haug needs 1 room parent.
Teacher Helper is up and going – still have openings.
Mike Hermes passed away Monday, October 8th. He was very active at our school.
$100 in honor of Mike Hermes to Kiwanis club.
Patty made a motion to approve $100 and Deb Loitz seconded.
Cocoa and Caring
December 6th.
More information to come.
Publicity – Deb Loitz
Book Fair, New Teachers, and Remax Balloon in the Chronicle
Working on other articles 2nd and 4th grade.
Teacher Appreciation
Dinner and breakfast will be provided for the teachers on parent/teacher conference days.
Will be calling for volunteers.
New Secretary
Earl Gable was elected.
Open Discussion
Utilizing programs from the Farm Bureau.
Meeting Closed at 7:40 p.m. with Jennifer McAnally making a motion and Tracy O. making a second.
Southeast School PTO Meeting
September 18, 2007
Meeting started at 6:34 p.m. with Nancy Benson and Laurie Jendrysik welcoming everyone to the meeting.
President’s Report: Rhonda thanked Karen Reed, Tracy Lee, Nancy Benson, Laurie Jendrysik, Laurie Zimmer, and Kate Nelson for helping with the ice cream social. PTO goals for 2007-2008 school year were stated. A reminder that per the PTO bylaws email addresses may only be used for PTO business.
Secretary’s Report: The secretary’s report could not be read because they were not accessible. Therefore, May’s minutes were tabled and will be read at the October meeting.
Treasure’s Report: The treasure’s report was read. There was some discussion between Lynnette Limberis and the treasurer about a $1000 difference. The difference was noted and explained. Next month’s ledger will be balanced. Reminder: that if you are looking to be reimbursed, you must fill out a reimbursement form. This form will be found online.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Ekstrom thanked everyone for coming.
-New staff members were mentioned.
- 1st day of school was a success. He had about 50 parents stay for coffee.
- Ice cream social was a hit. Mark shared that we have had the best turnout out of all the schools with 500 scoops of ice cream being served.
- Parents had an opportunity to have their child’s/children’s fingerprints inked while at the ice cream social.
-Classes are going smoothly with expectations set.
-Southeast and South Prairie are tied with student enrollment.
-Up coming events – open house 9/28/07, book fair, construction (to be completed for next school year), there will not be Oscar at S.E. during the summer.
-Construction will start 10/1/07 with the North end of the school yard being fenced off. Fire exits will change and staff and children will be notified of changes. With the construction the school will be getting a new playground. There will not be new swings, liability issue. All of the current playground structures meet state requirements.
-Parking flow is better. Outer circle is where parents pull up and children exit the car quickly. The inner circle may be used for parking. However, cars must wait to leave after the buses leave. Please abide by the one way signs.
Spring Fundraiser: Last year’s fundraiser is still being worked out. For this year, one idea for a fundraiser is to have a drive-through dinner. More information and planning are to come.
Market Day: September’s income for Markey Day was $409. There were 80 customers. October’s goal is 76 customers with gross sales of $4000. If this goal is met the school will receive $400 worth of free Scholastic books. November is bonus pie month. December is cookie days. The cookies will be in holiday shapes. Remember you can always order and pay online. Jennifer McNally and Karen Yohe co-chair Market Day.
Box Tops and Campbell Soup Labels: Chris Gunty said we are off to a good start. However, our totals could be raised. There are new incentives/activities for children to bring in these. Through the tops and labels field trips and sports equipment could be paid for.
Budget: The budget was talked and debated at length. Changes to the budget were made.
-$5000 was removed from the playground fund.
-5th grade gift was brought back up to $500 from $250.
-$100 Increase was made to Red Ribbon Week.
-$100 Take Root Sycamore Education Foundation donation was added to the budget.
-$100 Increase was made to the Fun Fair budget.
-$500 Increase was made to librarian’s budget. This line item had a motion made by Nicole Regnery and seconded by Stephanie Born. All other items were moved by Patti Poorten and seconded by Lynette Limberis.
Skating: Nancy Davis will be having all grade levels skating in the upcoming weeks.
Script: Julie Kruskel spoke about script and that there is more information to come.
Book Fair: The theme for the book fair is Arctic Theme Book Fair Blizzard. The book fair is September 24th-28th. Set-up is Friday the 21st during the morning. The books are being dropped of on the 20th. The hours for the book fair are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Activities for the book fair are: Change War, Snowflake Art Contest, Glacier Guessing Game, and Classroom Bingo.
Volunteers needed for set-up and Thursday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Scholastic is making cuts and no longer offer table clothes.
Room Parent: Two room parents are still needed: one for Mrs. Haug’s class and one for Mrs. Brint-Slutz’s class.
Fall Fundraiser: The fundraiser kicked off on Tuesday. There is not any online ordering.
Newsletter: Tracy Oczkowski writes the newsletter. She will be giving deadlines for submitting writings. Also, if you would like to give her the information she is more than happy to write it up.
Recycling and Landscaping: Stephanie Born and Suzy Middleton are co-chairing this committee. They are looking into grants and the many items that can be recycled.
Open Discussion: The PTO secretary has stepped down. We will be electing a new secretary at October’s meeting.
Meeting Adjourned: Connie Handel moved to adjourn the meeting and Ann Versluys second the motion at 7:54 p.m.
**Election of new secretary will be at the October meeting!**
