Meeting Date: March 12, 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Columbus Gifted Academy
Call to Order @ 6:31 pm
Ms. R.’s Report
Thanks and kudos. Read-a-thon. 3rd quarter grades being calculated.
PTO Board Reports
Read-a-thon started today. Already over $1000 contributed. Read-a-thon ends next Friday; with donations open through that Sunday. Chromebook drawing (2) for kids who read above a certain level, top reader in each grade gets a book-related gift certificate, everyone who participates get site trinkets. Will consider a class-level award for highest level of reading.
Board nominations – deadline extended to next PTO meeting, when slate will be presented (April).
Treasurer’s Report – Report about income from 3rd party options (aka, Kroger City BBQ).
Events and Activities
PhoenixPhair – May 18, 2018 – Angie Meeker asked for additional volunteers, specifically
- finances – keeping track of receipts & expenses
- creating advertising / communications / flyers / social / whatever
- activities & games – some things that can really take advantage of the big space
- volunteer wrangler – recruit and day of schedule
- food truck wrangler
New Business
Mrs. Harris – 3rd grade needs $50 – Indian Village Outdoor Education Center. Moved, seconded, and approved.
Mr. Cashin – Presentation from 7th Grade Trip #1 to Cleveland Museum of Art (Ayla Bella).
Mr. Cashin – 7th grade field trip #2, March 27 (focus on Middle Ages and the Armory). Overall cost is just over $2000 ($1500 for 2 busses; studio time / hands-on experiences for $525; other programs are free). Mr. Cashin expects to cover $800 through scholarships / donations; students also asked to pay $10 (or more). Asking for $525 for this trip. Moved, seconds, approved.
A parent is interested in ensuring the piano in the auditorium is tuned and ready to use. Ms. R will check with district authorities about any regulations.
Announcements
None
Adjournment