Minutes for April 10, 2006
Attendees:
Allyson Downing, Lynne Baechle, Sheila Royer, Allyson Yandow, Anita Tuttle,
Maggie Holt, Ellen Erdmann, Karen Villanti, Frank Geier, Barbara Pawluk, Dora
Sudarsky, Linda Norris, Connie Keetle
Co-President Allyson Yandow welcomed everyone to the meeting with a review of the agenda printed in the PTO newsletter. Due to the absence of Principal Ebel, the discussion of the School District budget was postponed to a later date.
Secretary Lynne Baechle read the minutes from the March
PTO meeting for approval. Frank
Geier motioned to approve the minutes, Dora Sudarsky seconded the motion. The
minutes were approved as read.
Enrichment:
Allyson Yandow, Dora Sudarsky, and Barbara Pawluk
Co President Yandow explained
the status of the Chad Hollister enrichment proposal. The PTO board has
recommended that this enrichment opportunity be offered to the K/1 house. These
students aren’t eligible to participate in the drama program or the most
recent writer-in-residence program. The PTO is waiting to hear back from the
staff on this proposal.
The PTO officers are looking
for teacher championed enrichment ideas.
Mrs. Barbara Pawluk and Mrs.
Dora Sudarsky brought forth some preliminary ideas for an artist-in-residence
program for next year (2006/2007). They are investigating the African dance
troupe which was well received at Central School. The proposed timing is March,
2007. President Yandow asked for a formal proposal.
The discussion then shifted to
a process for evaluating and selecting enrichment programs. President Yandow
recommended that the Enrichment Committee attend the staff meeting on May 1,
after school to present their ideas.
Leveled
Library: Karen Villanti
Reading Recovery teacher Karen Villanti presented a
request for $970.47 to expand our leveled library. The leveled library contains
non-fiction text, in multiple copies, which are used in reading groups in K-3
classrooms. This library is not
funded by the school or library. Ms. Villanti would like to expand the text
selection for 4th and 5th grade students to include text
which are written at lower reading level.
Dora Sudarsky motioned to approve this request. Frank Geier seconded the motion. Motion passed.
Voting Day Bake
Sale: Allyson Downing
The PTO will sponsor a Voting Day Bake sale. Co
President Downing will be calling room parents for 3 to 4 items per classroom.
Suggested items include: breads, pies, sandwiches, and a box of coffee.
Kindergarten
Registration: Allyson Yandow
Co President Yandow was looking for volunteers to help
give school tours during kindergarten registration next week (April 18-21).
Vacant Committee
Chairs and Officer Elections: Allyson Yandow
There are several vacant positions available. The
officers have been brainstorming ideas to get new parents involved in the PTO. A
separate document will be published and signs hung in the lobby.
The following officer positions will be open in 2006/07
year: Co Vice President, Treasurer,
and Secretary
NECAP Scores
Parent Linda Norris asked for a session on understanding the NECAP scores we recently received. The PTO will look into this item.
Linda Norris motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Barbara Pawluk seconded the motion. Motion passed.
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