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Harelson PTO Minutes
October 16th, 2006
The meeting was called to order at 6:35pm by our President, Theresa Stanley.
Attendees: Debbie Nichols, Debora Jeppson, Suzy Azersky, Andy Heinemann, Theresa Stanley, Kelley Mundschenk, Bonnie Whalon, Kristen Klotz, Irene Freeman, Melissa Griffin, Stephen Black, Karen Wright and Laura Atkinson.
Introductions of officers and attendees took place.
The Minutes from the September 11, 2006 meeting were read and approved with a motion by Irene Freeman and a second by Kelley Mundschenk.
Treasurer’s Report: Stephen Black gave the treasurer’s report.
He reports that the gift wrap fundraiser did better than we had expected and he hopes to have the final numbers for the next meeting. The calendar sales are doing well. The topic of agendas was discussed and Mr. Heinemann reported that he is working with a company that will donate the agendas for the 6th graders. He is looking into getting the agendas for the 4th and 5th grades donated as well.
With a motion from Irene Freeman and a second by Theresa Stanley, the following items were voted on and approved to be removed as line items on the budget:
Skate Party
Southwest Kids
K-Mart
Committee Reports:
Red and White Dance: Nothing to Report.
Bobcat Wear: Debora Jeppson was present and gave the report. She has already circulated flyers and order forms. She has found a new company this year and is very optimistic. Thanks Deb for all of your hard work!
Box Tops: Katie Strumpf will chair this committee. There is no news to report.
Macayo’s/Sweet Tomatoes: Nothing to Report.
Barnes and Noble Book Fair: Irene Freeman and Melissa Griffin were present and gave the update report. The book fair is going to be held on December 2nd from 9am to 11pm. They are looking into options including food vendor discounts and internet sales. Thank you ladies for taking this on and doing an outstanding job!
Boys Bowling Bash: The flyers are in the teachers boxes. The event will take place on October 29th at Fiesta Lanes.
Calendars: Karen Wright was in attendance and reported that there are 28 calendars left and that to date the income for the fundraiser is $490.00. Thank you Karen for another outstanding calendar!
School Directory: Mr. Heinemann gave the report. The directory is being generated. Email addresses will not be included in the directory.
E-Scrip: Laura Atkinson has been actively looking into avenues to increase awareness and participation in the E-Scrip program. She was at parent pick up one afternoon handing out flyers and talking to parents. Way to go Laura!
Old Business:
No old business other than committee updates to report.
New Business:
No new business other than committee updates to report.
Principal’s message:
Mr. Heinemann talked briefly about the new speed limit to be set on Paseo Del Norte. The new speed limit will be 35 MPH. He gave a description about the “Peace Conference and Week Without Violence” for new parents. He reports that the level testing is completed. He also asked that we continue to remember tax credits.
With no further business to address, it was motioned that the meeting be adjourned by Irene Freeman. The motion was seconded by Karen Wright. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30pm.
These minutes have been recorded by PTO secretary, Debbie Nichols.
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