Meeting Date: September 11, 6:00 PM
Meeting Location: Columbus Gifted Academy
Call to Order @ 6:00 pm
Ms. R.’s Report
- See school calendar
- Middle School Open House – Wednesday, September 20
- Elementary Open House – Tuesday, October 3
- There are now just under 500 scholars attending Columbus Gifted Academy
- Clubs will start soon, after staff finish working out details for the new building
PTO Board Reports
President’s Report – Christina McMenemy
- An events calendar – it is available in paper form and online
- Once the PTO Office is unpacked, forms will be available on the door
- Daniels is looking for volunteers to help CGA participate in the Cardboard challenge on October 7
Vice President’s Report – Robert Meeker
- Over 50 membership applications received; people whose application has been entered in the database should have received an email
- Membership brings voting rights, board eligibility; access to the directory;
- Cost is $5, sliding scale. All membership fees will be used for a student emergency fund.
- Memberships received by October 1 will be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card (3)
Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Hambach
- Review of expenses from summer and start of the school year
Secretary’s Report – Valerie Rake
- Will be doing a membership directory this year; more information will be forthcoming
Communication Chair’s Report – Melody Reed
- Managing communications through email; Facebook; and Twitter. Will also be looking at how to use the district’s PeachJar service.
- Will also lend grant-writing expertise to the PTO
Events and Activities
- Reminders
- Middle School Open House – Wednesday, September 20
- Elementary Open House – Wednesday, September 27
- Skating Party at Skate Zone – October 2 – Glow Theme
- NovemberFest – November 17 –
- Please contact the board at [email protected] if you are interesting in helping to plan this event
- Will be organized differently this year, to place the focus on the scholars and providing a way for them to show off their talents: art fair, performance space, video presentations
- Fundraiser & Membership drive – mid-September through mid-October
- We will be conducting the fundraiser through the Columbus Foundation’s “Big Give”
- Fall spirit wear order completed. There are a few extra items that will be made available at events. There will be an online spirit wear sale in November.
Voting Agenda
- 2017-2018 PTO budget
- Budget items described. Q&A about the various items
- A motion was made and seconded to adopt the agenda. The motion was approved by the voting membership.
- Through Ms. R, the teachers asked whether the PTO could purchase 6 ELMO Projectors so that there will be at least one per grade level.
- This 3D projection tool was described. R said that 5 were purchased last year and several teachers have their own.
- A motion was made and seconded to allot up to $1800 for the purchase of ELMOs. The motion was approved by the voting membership.
New Business
- Questions and conversation about how the PTO and teachers would help parents work with their gifted kids at home.
- Conversation about the MathPLUS festival at PAST Foundation, including mention that PAST does an in-school version of this.
Announcements
- None
Adjournment