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Meeting Minutes

Susick Elementary PTO

Date: 9/19/2017 Location: Susick Media Center

Meeting Called To Order By: Courtney Elwart Time: 6:31 SUSICK pm DRAGO Attendance: 28 Courtney Elwart – President, Lisa Farrell – Vice President, Debbie McGee – Treasurer, NS Jill Burch – Secreatary, Stephen Lapham – Historian, Christina Coppala-Hanna – Public Relations Coordinator, Michele Babbish – Principal, Mrs. Dell - Teacher

Minutes: No minutes available from previous PTO board

Officers’ Reports

President: Courtney Elwart  Goal: Increased membership and participation of volunteers.  Meet with teachers during their lunch for communication of goals

Vice President: Lisa Farrell  Updated on fact finding about Susick Spirit Wear – looking into vendors for online store.

Treasurer: Debbie McGee.  Budget report for 2018/2018 made available by former president Stephen Lapham. Not voted on due to lack of communication.  Last year ended with $2409.45  Selling of old stock of Susick spirit wear at Ice Cream Social netted $190.

Principal: Michelle Babbish  Impressed with number in attendance.  NWEA testing District –wide is being conducted. Reading/Math Grades 1-2; Reading, Math and Language Arts Component 3-5  Background checks must be completed and in office  Lunch Help is needed 11:45 am – 1pm

Meeting Minutes page 1 of 3  ½ Day PLC – 9/22 focus Improving Instruction  Asked if PTO would be interested in taking over Susick Spotlight (Talent Show) – it was tabled February /March, 1.5 minute acts, Practices after school

Public Relations: Christina Coppala-Hanna  Upcoming Fundraiser: Little Caesars Pizza Kits starts 9/15  Box Tops Incentives – Coordinator A. Trost  Kroger Plus – community Rewards  Office Max – link to Susick  Facebook PTO group  Shutterfly site  Possible Remind

Committee Reports

None at this time

New Business Fall Festival Committee:  Asked for people to join to plan Trunk or Treat  Discussed previous years and how to make it better  Pumpkin decorating contest  Ideas

Open Floor:  Possible Room Moms per teacher  Zap Zone  Chuck E Cheese  Ask contacts for donations  Create form letter for donations

Announcements Next Meeting October 18, 2017 @ 6:30 in Susick Media Center

Meeting Adjourned At: 7:34 pm

Minutes Compiled By: Jill Burch, Secretary

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