<p> Scanlan Oaks Elementary PTO Board Meeting Minutes</p><p>September 13, 2017</p><p>Those present were as follows:</p><p>President Nicole Waters</p><p>1st Vice President Chanda Schneider</p><p>2nd Vice President Robin Strickland, Amy Zoeller, Susan Sprague</p><p>Recording Secretary Jaime Stratton</p><p>Corresponding Secretary Danielle Hooks</p><p>Treasurer Crystal Iscovitz</p><p>Publicist Jennifer Wisniewski, Kerry Burton</p><p>Parliamentarian Misty Woolley</p><p>VIPS Mary Margaret Purdy, Sarah Reckers, April Jacob</p><p>Educational Enrichment Misty Choice, Crystal O’Brien, Connie Compagnino</p><p>Staff Appreciation Kim Lee, Tracie Bates, Stephanie Reilly</p><p>Principal Mrs. Geis</p><p>Teachers’ Representative </p><p>*None at this time</p><p>Principal’s Update: Mrs. Geis</p><p> Increased communication for dismissal helped run things smoother</p><p> Tornado update- only minimal damage from wind and water in the front area and roof</p><p> NO water in the school</p><p> 2 portable classrooms had some water. Replaced tiles and subfloors</p><p> Facility department felt it was in the best interest to replace the mulch on the playground  SOE wants to help those affected by Harvey and have available resources to help</p><p> 50 book challenge to help schools in need</p><p> Current numbers- 1, 015</p><p> Parent night moved to 10-3</p><p> Picture Day- 10-3</p><p> GT referrals- 10-3</p><p> New Building Update- finalized furniture and was ordered. Installation of the cabinets taking place.</p><p> Had some vandalism to the portable. Taken care of.</p><p>President’s Update: Nicole Waters</p><p> VIP of the month- Judy Canneti and Gracie Murray</p><p>Parliamentarian: Misty Woolley</p><p>Recording Secretary: Jaime Stratton</p><p> A motion was made to approve the PTO board meeting minutes from July 27th. It was approved by Kim Lee and second by Danielle Hooks. </p><p>Treasurer: Crystal Iscovitz</p><p> Motion to approve Budget by Sarah Reckers</p><p> Budget amount is the correct amount</p><p>1st Vice President: Chanda Schneider</p><p> Audit is done</p><p> Waiting till 1st of October to send out sponsor letters</p><p> Sponsor letters due mid December 2nd Vice President: Robin Strickland, Amy Zoeller, Susan Sprague</p><p> Letters were sent out for Super Express</p><p> Spirit Wear will be ordered hopefully by the next week</p><p> SUG will be sent for shirt distribution</p><p>Educational Enrichment: Misty Choice, Crystal O’Brien, ConnieCompagnino</p><p> For math/science ad reading/writing night about $5500/$6000</p><p> Feels there is a better way to spend that money</p><p> o Assembly type field trips</p><p> o Traveling field trips</p><p> o Incorporate into lessons after STAAR/end of year</p><p> o Looking for other ideas…</p><p> Teachers have letters for their requests</p><p> Connie Compagini made a motion for $1,848 for purchase of Math Program for 1st grade by EE-Principals Choice Grant, on September 27, 2017. Approved by the board members.</p><p>VIPS: Sarah Reckers, Mary Margaret Purdy, April Jacob</p><p> Moms are still signing up on the volunteer link</p><p> Deadline the next Friday to complete the volunteer form</p><p> Add the link to the teachers weekly newsletters</p><p> JA mtg finalized dates, separated by grades</p><p> A spring and fall JA</p><p> Laminating training will be held once the volunteer forms are completed</p><p> Ordering supplies</p><p> Colored Printer is broken</p><p>Staff Appreciation: Kim Lee, Stephanie Reilly, Tracie Bates  1st birthday baker breakfast hosted by the board on Tuesday September 19th</p><p> Teacher receive a $10 gift cards for their Birthday</p><p> Next lunch bunch is October 17th</p><p> Looking for smaller locations to serve since the extended day room is occupied</p><p> Movie Night November 10th</p><p> Don’t forget box tops</p><p> o Get cans and donate them </p><p> Holiday Party December 20th@ 2:30</p><p> Polar Express December 21st, early release</p><p>Publicity: Jennifer Wisniewski</p><p> Yearbook sale ends October 31</p><p> Early bird price is $34</p><p> Anything for Tuesday Newsday or Eblast email Jen or Kerry</p><p>Corresponding Secretary: Danielle Hooks</p><p> Directory delayed until after Super Express</p><p>Next Meeting: October 4, 2017</p><p>Minutes submitted by : Jaime Stratton, Recording Secretary</p>