St.Paul’s/PMCS PTO 2008 / 2009
Meeting Notes
September 3, 2008, 7 p.m.

 

I.          Opening Prayer

II.         Welcome/Introductions/Recognition

            A.        Welcome
                        Sarah Ross welcomed all of the parents and staff to a new school year.

            B.         Introduction Fr. Bob Jaeger
                        Fr. Bob Jaeger provided his philosophy on the Church/school community.  His desire is for the priests to be more actively involved in the school.  As well, he wants the Church and school communities to work closely together as one entity.

C.        Introductions - 2008-2009 PTO
                        Presidents – Sarah Ross and Nichole Muñoz
                        Treasurer – Jeanne Cichon
                        Secretary – Susan Holmes

            D.        Introduction – Principal (Larry Dorsey-Spitz)

            E.         Introduction – Staff
                        All staff present were introduced.

            F.         Introduction – School Advisory Council
                        All School Advisory Council members present were introduced.

            G.        Recognize New Families
                        All new families were asked to stand and introduce themselves.

III.       Mission Statement and Goals

            A.        PTO Mission Statement
With Jesus Christ as our guide, our mission is to enhance the learning environment for students, administration, and faculty at Pauline Memorial Catholic School by raising funds and building community to support the goals of the school.

            B.         PTO Goals
                        1.         To adhere to the 2007-2008 PTO Budget.
                        2.         To support current and future school improvements and additional needs.
                        3.         To communicate openly and honestly with staff, families, and Church.
                        4.         To ensure PMCS families are afforded the opportunity to be involved in
                                    school/Church community.
                        5.         To support our PMCS staff throughout the 2008-2009 school year.

IV.       Treasury Report (Jeanne Cichon, PTO Treasurer)

            A.        Current Budget Overview
                        (See attached.)

            B.         Reimbursement Process/Expectations
                        To submit a reimbursement request, please make sure you keep all receipts and turn them in together to Jeanne.

V.        Fr. Bob Jaeger’s Report

            Fr. Bob gave his report during his introduction.

VI.       Principal’s Report

            Larry provided his Principal’s Report.  (See Attached.)

VII.      Communication/Information Flow

            A.        PMCS/PTO Website (http://www.stpaulcos.org/)
                        You can find a link to the PMCS PTO on the St. Paul’s website.

            B.         Thursday Folders
                        Most communication to families will be sent home in Thursday Folders.  Please check your folders each week, and then return the folders the next day.

            C.        Email Communication/E-Blast (Similar to SMHS)
                        This is being looked at, using the SMHS E-Blast as a model.

            D.        Telephone Tree
                        The Telephone Tree is a courtesy service provided by volunteers.  If you do not receive a phone call during inclement weather, check the school website and/or listen to the designated TV channels for delays/closing information.

VIII.     PTO Events

            Fundraisers                                                       Community Builders
            Sally Foster – OCT 08                         Back-to-School/Information Day – AUG 24
            Taste and Traditions – NOV 8th                        Sports Physicals – AUG 28
            Sock Hop – JAN 23rd                                      Ice Cream Social/Open House – SEP 11
            Lenten Soup – Date TBD (FEB ’09)                Grandparents’ Day – NOV 25
            Pauline Panache – APR 17/18              Breakfast w/Santa – DEC 14
            Pauline Golf Classic – MAY 1 or 8                   Dad’s Cooking Lunch – MAY 27        
            Book Fair – NOV 19-23

IX.       SCRIP

            Kelley Edwards and Jeanne Cichon are the SCRIP Coordinators.  Should you have any questions or need assistance, please see one of these ladies.

X.        Closing/Adjournment

            A.        Closing Comments
                        Sarah and Nichole thanked everyone for attending.

            B.         Free Dress Passes
                        All present should make sure they get free dress passes for their children.  It is to be used for tomorrow only.

            C.        Next PTO Meeting:  October 13th, 8:30 a.m., JPH

XI.       2007-2008 PTO Meeting Dates

            2007                                                    2008
            OCT 13, 8:30 a.m.                               JAN 12, 6 p.m.
            NOV 10, 6 p.m.                                   FEB 2, 8:30 a.m.
            DEC 15, 8:30 a.m.                               MAR 9, 8:30 a.m.
                                                                        APR 6, 6 p.m.
                                                                        MAY 11, 8:30 a.m.

Thank you for attending our first 2007-2008 PTO Meeting!  We are thrilled you could make it and we are looking forward to a wonderful school year.  ~ The 2007-2008 PTO Board

(Please see the hardcopy of these minutes which is on file in the PTO folder for all attachements and handouts. Thank you.)