Farms Intermediate School - PTO
Farms Intermediate PTO Meeting Minutes- February 8, 2011
Members Present: Mikki Cheney-Principal, Marcia Petersen, Tammy Ransdell, Renay MacLean, Lisa McIntyre, Cindie DeWolfe, Kim Martenchik, Bonnie Kussmaul , Michelle Hutchinson, Tracy D’Arcy
Meeting BTO: 4:00 p.m.
Welcome and Intros: Michelle Hutchinson presented, School Board. Building and Site, curriculum policy, technology, LRN legislature relations network…follows legislation that happens in Michigan that affects Hartland. Bill for anti-bullying-we are already covered. Typically follows education funding. School aide fund, protected money by constitution of Michigan cannot be touched except for education for Michigan. Last year had trouble balancing their budget. Last year they transferred 206 million from school aide to higher education specifically community education then transferred to general fund; called it a surplus. This same action could happen again this year- according to rumors. We could see another “surplus” of money. We need to get to our reps and we need to get to the other districts who voted for this bill. Give information/statement to Cindie to get on the website and Facebook page. Information about what happened last year and what could happen again this year. It’s a community issue, not just a “people with kids” (parent) issue. IF they decide to include community and university funding into school aide Fund (SAF) it could result in a $1000. Reduction PER STUDENT! From the last year outcome, it reduced funding per student by $165.00.
Meeting Minutes of January 11, 2011 -Cindie motioned to approve minutes. Marcia seconded.
New Business: none.
PTO Requests: none.
Mrs. D’Arcy delivered a thank you card from the 6th grade students for the Math purchase that PTO approved.
Treasurer’s Report: 37,000 balance on hand. There is $950.00 in outstanding checks from the fundraiser. Note for next year; fundraiser, pay in advance wait 2 weeks for checks to clear…or only accept checks from the school parents- meaning all people who order will give their money to the parent of the student who sells, and then the ONE check would be turned in to the school by that school parent. Discuss fundraiser possibilities at next meeting. Considering a donation based fundraiser versus the catalog ordering thing. Teacher allotments – 13 /44 still have a lot to request. Directory –how much to pay Keely up to $240. CPA will do year end fiscal end June taxes for $300. Denise-paperwork is complete to be turning in soon. Popcorn machine –go ahead and purchase larger machine.
Principal’s Report: Assembly was entertaining but not much was said about bullying. Green team- did the phone book drive. We won for the county received $300. Books will be purchased for media center. Popcorn machine- student did a write up about why Farms should have a popcorn machine. When we get ours, Mrs. Cheney will have this student do a ribbon cutting type of thing. Banana Brothers- fundraiser order online and they will deliver. Disability awareness day- Feb. 24 Angie Lewis puts it on. They go through stations to experience what it is like to have a disability. Scholarship for 5th grade camp; Sponsorship forms for each student gets a form to raise their own money for camp. The PTO is responsible for bus cost and scholarship money given to students who need help. Considering doing a Football for Heart-play 60.
President’s Report: Dpac topics- demo on the new smart board- thinking about a demonstration at a PTO meeting involve community. Bomb threat response. Lock down versus evacuate. Response team that consists of principal, Sheriff’s department, superintendent they evaluate the threat; how serious it is as well as specific to where it might be and specific to the particular incident.
Vice President: (Renay) Limo ride was successful and fun. Camp meeting- Zipline is a go- it will be taking place this year.
Secretary: Reviewed Treasurer Report information.
Publicity: Cindie- give her a few days notice for things that need to be posted. Sex Ed Reproductive Health- old HS Tuesday Feb. 15 6:30. Cindie and Tammy Ransdell will be attending.
Old Business: Spirit Wear Round Two: End of March. Add to color choices- Pink and light blue. Add shorts and short sleeve T-shirt. Get forms sent out ASAP. Take off the crew sweatshirts.
Meeting Adjourned: 5:20 p.m.
BOARD OFFICERS:
President- Marcia Petersen mpete@comcast.net 810-632-4376
VPresident- Frank Dziadosz Frankzmichele@comcast.net 517-404-7398
VPresident Co-chair- Renay MacLean mike.maclean@comcast.net 517-548-9211
Secretary- Tammy Ransdell tammyjrans65@aol.com 517-294-8793
Treasurer- Lisa McIntyre 810mcintyre@comcast.net 810-333-6316
Publicity- Cindie Dewolf cbhpdewolf@gmail.com 517-455-9303
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