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PTO General Meeting Minutes Date: 9/7/11 Start time: 6:10

Call to order: Timek Dah, President of the PTO

Roll Call: Timek Dah, Julita Cherry, Tammy Ray, Mark Cherry, Cynthia McDaniel

Treasurer Report: Balance- $6,681.00

Liaison Update They stated that classroom parents are needed. If one is chosen by the Back to school night they will mix and mingle with the other parents in the class. If none is chosen before that night the teacher will ask for 1 or 2 people to volunteer. (Child care will be provided)

Secretary Nominations The board nominated Taria Franklin and she accepted the position.

Draft of Goals A draft of this year PTO goals were copied and handed out for parents to review and make revisions if needed.

Guest Speaker Lindsey Anderson –[email protected], 443-794-8411 Ms. Anderson is Family and Community Engagement Specialist, with the Baltimore City Public Schools. She networks with charter schools and stated she can help with the MSA prep. She also made us aware that in our district only 7 schools meet the AYP.

SOWEBO 5K- October 12, 2011 At least 200 runners/walkers are needed Volunteers to man different station Register a child for the kid fun run for $10.00 Entrance fee for adults is $25.00(by Friday, September 30, 2011) Programs Karen French spoke on the music program which is held after school on Tuesday from 3 pm to 6 pm. A flyer will be going out soon for parents to sign their children up. Darline Tyson spoke highly of a tutoring program provided by Johns Hopkins University. The program is after school and free. They do have bus service depending on the need.

Upcoming Fundraisers Great American: Start October 3rd – Ends October 25th Chik’Fila Night- October 17th, 2011 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm Proceeds will go to the purchase of school uniforms for scholars in need.

Upcoming Events  Bowling Event – September 17, 2011 2 pm-4 pm  Chik’Fila Night- October 17th, 2011 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm  Harvest Fest/Dinner- November 2011  Movie Night- December 16th , 2011 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm

PTO T –shirts for sale T-shirts are available for $10 and all PTO meetings and events

Suggestions  Parent volunteer luncheon at the end of the school year for parents that volunteered.  Contact local business to see if patrons mention SBCS when purchasing, a portion can go to the school.  Trips, events, or child care can be provided on teacher development days or days when school lets out a half day due to conferences.

Next General Meeting scheduled for October 5, 2011 at 6:00 pm

Meeting Adjourned 7:25 pm