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PMCS PTO 2008-2009
MEETING DECEMBER 15, 2008
8:30 A.M

Minutes written and submitted by Nichole Munoz

  1.  Opening prayer

                The meeting was called to order at 8:37 A.M.  12 members were           present. (See sign in roster as attachment A.)
                 The meeting began with a prayer.

  1.  Treasury Report (Jeanne Cichon, PTO Treasurer)

Jeanne went over the treasurer report. (See attachment B.)

Taste and Traditions total was so far $ 23,247.83. Jeanne stated that this total may go up t0 about $24,000.00.

Jeanne also stated that Karen Condon and Rhonda Miller who chaired Breakfast with Santa will not be turning in any receipts.  Thank you ladies.

  1.     Requests

 

 Principal Dorsey-Spitz is asking for PTO to purchase a brand new fire proof filing cabinet. The cost for one would be about $2,500.00. Ellen Haskins asked if we could use an old filing cabinet.  The group was not sure about that. Ellen Haskins made a suggestion of maybe the school could just scan paper work instead of filing it? Jeanne Barta stated that her husband Tom Barta could do that.  Larry said that this could be a possibility and he would have to look into it further.
The fire proof cabinet was tabled until next meeting.

Paper Cutters

 Larry is asking PTO to purchase 2 paper cutters for the copy area.  The cost would be $300.00.  $150.00 per paper cutter.
 Ellen Haskins moved that we purchase the paper cutters.  Jeanne Barta seconded the motion.  All were in favor; none opposed.
PTO will be purchasing 2 paper cutters for $300.00.

  1. Principal’s Report

 

  1. (See Attachment C.)
  2. Larry stated that parents need to rely on edline for school            cancellations and the calling tree.
  3.  
  4. Fr. Bob Jaeger’s Report
  1. Father went over the churches financials.  He stated that families are not keeping up with their pledges.

B. He mentioned that church staff will be getting no bonuses and there could be a few church staff members that will be losing their jobs.
C. Since money is tight, if teachers cannot be paid then the parents of the school will have to step in and help out.
D. St. Paul Church may borrow the money to refinance from St. Joseph- Southgate Church to pay “off” the current loan.
E. Collections have been up these last 3-5 weeks.
F. The church is still trying to purchase the house that is for sale by the    church. Father feels that this would be a great investment. The asking price for the house is $500.000.00.

  1. PTO Events

Sally Foster
Sally Foster went well.  (See attachment D)  Sales were down this year.  Jeanne had mentioned that maybe we could tag Sally foster and cookie dough together?  Jeanne is going to talk to Anna about this.
               Book Fair
Book fair went well.  The total made is $1000.00. This total could change a little.   The books money will go to the school library.  It was mentioned that next year maybe adult books could be added as well?
                Grandparents Day
Grandparents Day went well.  It is growing every year.  Larry stated that maybe next GP Day he would just make it a half a day that day? The kids could go home after lunch.
                 Breakfast with Santa
This event went well. A lot of families did show up even though the weather was bad that morning.
                  Sock Hop
Ellen Haskins went over her ideas for the Sock Hop.  There is going to be a DJ.  It will be the same DJ that the school gets every year. There will be games and chances will be sold for a prize.  Maureen Simmons will come in on that Thursday before and give dance lessons to the students during PE.  The Sock Hop will be in the school gym this year and we will open the concession stand to sale refreshments.
                  Lenten Soup
Lenten soup will be Feb. 27th this year. We still need to talk with Jan Rickey about this.  Larry mentioned that family Stations of the Cross will be that night.
                   Golf Tournament
We will have meeting after Christmas. This event still needs a chair.

  1.   Up Coming Events

 

Sock Hop – Jan. 23
Lenten Soup – Feb. 27
Pauline Panache – Apr. 17/18
Pauline Golf Classic – May 1 or 8
Dad’s Cooking Lunch – May 27
 
X.            Closing/ Adjournments

  1.  Closing Comments

Sarah and Nichole mentioned that this was the PTOs last year and we need four positions to fill.

  1. Next PTO meeting:  Jan 12th, 6 p.m.

XI.        Remaining PTO Meetings
                    Feb 2, 8:30 a.m.
                  Mar 9, 8:30 a.m.
                 Apr 6, 6 p.m.
                 May 11, 8:30 a.m.

XII.         Closing Prayer
              Meeting ended at 9:35 A.M.