PTO Meeting Minutes - 9/20/12

9/21/2012

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Ashley Smith called the meeting to order in Meigs North Cafeteria @ 5:30 PM. The meeting was opened with the Pledge.  Pam Jaynes led the devotions.

Financial Report

Pam Jaynes shared the financial report as follows:

End of 2011-2012 school year:  $2319.11
2012-2013 registration fees:             76.00

Current balance                                $2395.11

Old Business

  1. TShirt Fundraiser was completed in 2011-2012 school year.  No old business.
  2. Citizenship Awards
    Teachers will be granting Citizenship Awards this year beginning 1st 9 weeks.  There are some medals left over from last year.  Rachel Helms will check with Southeast Bank regarding sponsorship for this year.  Rachel mentioned that the photos from last year never were in the paper as promised to the sponsor.  Mr. Boshears mentioned that this can be resolved.

New Business

  1. A question was asked about painting the gym as was discussed last year.  This will take several volunteers.  Mr. Boshears mentioned that it was tabled because it needs to be timed in the summer.
  2. The following PTO officers were elected for the 2012-2013 school year:
    President:  Rachel Boshears
    Vice President:  Rachel Helms
    Secretary:  Beth Smedley
    Treasurer:  Pam Jaynes
  3. Tuesday, 10/23, is Parent Appreciation day at Meigs North.  The PTO should have a booth setup from 8:30 AM and 2:05 PM.  Pam Jaynes to send an email to the PTO members to request volunteers.  Jennifer McHone is the school contact.
  4. We will sell Smencils as a fundraiser again.  The PTO officers will move forward with placing an order.
  5. Mr. Boshears requests that the PTO do a presentation during the next Open House which will be in the 2nd semester.
  6. The PTO officers asked those attending the meeting for their thoughts regarding PTO activities.  The following were discussed:  1) The dance was very successful last year.  The children enjoyed it and it raised a lot of money.  2)  Could we sell school magnets or clings for cars? 3) Pam Jaynes mentioned that it would be good to see the teacher wish lists.
  7. A drawing was held for $50 to be given to a classroom.  Ms. Corinne’s class was the winner!

The next PTO meeting will be in November.

The meeting was adjourned.

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