Columbus Gifted Academy PTO

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November 14 Meeting Minutes

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Meeting Date: November 14, 2016

Meeting Location: Columbus Gifted Academy

  • Call to Order
  • Mrs. R Report
    • Thanks for NovemberFest
    • First annual writing competition underway
    • Head custodian, Tony French, accepts promotion at Ecole Kenwood
    • Report cards sent and mailed home on Friday, November 11
    • Conferences this Wednesday
    • See school calendar
    • No early dismissal on Tuesday, November 22
  • Mr Leopold- Writing competition support
    • In lieu of power of the pen, coordinating a school-wide writing competition
    • 85% of school participating
    • Asking PTO to pay for medals, trophies and journals for top competitors
    • Motion to fund medals, trophies and journals Motion approved: pay for all and use Power of the Pen carryover. Approved (voice vote, no dissenting votes)
  • Officers’ Reports
    • President’s Report – See event review below
    • Treasurer’s Report – See Monthly Report
    • Vice President’s Report
      • Spirit Wear
      • Communications Report – Pre-Holiday communications regarding AmazonSmile and other fundraising options.
        • Items still available
        • Online Store going live by the end of this week or early next week
      • Communications Report – Pre-Holiday communications regarding AmazonSmile and other fundraising options.
  • Event
    • Novemberfest Review
      • Thank you to NF volunteers
      • Small Profit, likely 200-250 when accounts are settled
      • Experiential raffles a big hit
    • Parent Teacher Conferences
      • Providing Wednesday night meal
      • $10 supports one teacher
      • So far, approximately $100 raised
    • Read-a-thon
      • Looking for a coordinator or small committee
      • Planned for March 2017
  • Old Business
    • Cleveland museum trip update
    • Teacher Reimbursement – working on communication for teachers
    • Meeting Update – No regular meeting in December. Next Meeting January 9
    • 2015-2016 School year library purchases being made during current book fair to maximize savings. Bean bag chairs may need to be revisited due to space concerns.
  • New Business
    • Penny Harvest
      • Mrs Ferrel and Mr Pettibone has asked for support. Possible celebration for 3 classes that raise the most money and maybe some prizes.  
      • General agreement for support. No motion made and no vote taken. Anticipated cost is within Board’s discretionary authority.
  • Announcements
  • Adjournment