BFIS PTO MEETING MINUTES
September 4, 2013
Meeting called to order at 4:19
Rachel D. began the meeting by submitting for approval the May Meeting Minutes and June Meeting Minutes. Brenda motioned that the May 9, 2013 minutes be approved. Marie M. seconded the motion. All approved. Chris C. motioned that the June 18th, 2013 minutes be approved. Amber G. seconded the motion. All approved.
The board introduced themselves to the numerous PTO members in attendance. The members introduced themselves as well.
Principals Report: Mrs. Bogner
Mrs. Bogner - Absent
Vice Principals Report: Mrs. Stewart
No report - Absent
Teachers Report:
One teacher in attendance - Mrs. Sharon Voyer
School Board Member: Le Anne Schmidt
Le Anne is a parent and PTO member at BFIS
No School Board Report
President’s Report: Rachel Davis and Amber Guilmette
The Rock Wall Fund is a BFIS account of monies collected over many years from specific fundraisers, PTO contributions, and private donations. The original purpose of the fund was not formally documented but was reportedly set up by the previous administration for the purpose of building Community Rock Wall in the BFIS gym. When Mrs. Bogner became Principal in 2012, she was given the task of finding the proper disposition of the fund. After researching the situation, consulting staff, and conferring with the Brandon School Board, Mrs. Bogner concluded that the original plan to purchase a Rock Wall was no longer feasible and would not be approved by the School Board. Mrs. Bogner researched options and found an excellent alternative. After careful consideration, she chose to purchase a large piece of playground equipment, a climbing wall structure similar in style to a traditional rock wall.
We are proud to announce the climbing structure will be installed in the BFIS playground the weekend of October 5th. Mrs. Bogner will make a formal announcement to the school and community at that time. The PTO and school administration are excited to have this new addition to its playground for use by the entire Brandon Community.
Vice President-Marie Manion
Marie is coordinating the Volunteers this year. In addition to the Volunteer Form sent home to parents, she is introduced a new online tool parents can use to volunteer called Sign Up Genius. An email blast giving the link to Sign Up Genius will be sent to all persons signed up to receive emails from BFIS.
Treasurer’s Report: Katherine Carpenter
Katherine Carpenter submitted the 2013-2014 Preliminary Budget for review. She cautioned that the Preliminary Budget was based on the 2012-2013 budget and did not reflect the addition of a 200+ new 4th grade students.
Of special note were the Oakwood PTA money and Belle Ann PTA monies that were received during the summer. These monies were paid to BFIS on behalf of the students who transferred to BFIS as a result of Transition Plan.
Belle Ann: $3,843.38
Oakwood: $2,142.75.
Harvey Swanson - funds are still in Receivables and estimated to be approximately $2,000.00
Budgeted income from Fall Fundraiser set at $12,000 or $20 per student
The budget will be discussed in more detail at the October meeting when Fall Fundraiser results are known.
Secretary’s Report: Wendy DeHaan
No report
Public Relations: Christine Copenhagen & Laura Minor
Christine Copenhagen will host the Kickoff of the “So Long Summer” Fundraiser on Friday Sept. 6
Laura Minor - absent
New Business:
Fall Fundraiser
The PTO has planned a new and exciting Big Fall Fundraiser this year called “So Long Summer”. It’s billed as a farewell-to-summer outdoor mini field day for the kids … classrooms will have fun competing against each other in Baseball, Football, an “Obstacle Course with a Spin”, and Musical Bean Bag Toss. To top it all off, they even get to tie dye a T-shirt. Lots of prizes for individual fundraisers and will be awarded on Oct. 3rd – Winners and runners-up of the events will be announced and given classroom awards during the October 3rd ceremony as well.
“So Long Summer” Schedule
- Fundraiser Kickoff - September 6th.
- Events Day - September 20th
- Money Due from Kids – October 2nd
- Awards Ceremony – October 3rd
School Directory
BFIS will issue a School Directory this year. Parents will be sent a form to fill out order to be included in the directory. Only those families whose names are listed in the directory will be issued a directory. Lyn C. has agreed to chair this activity.
Boxtops For Education / Bueche’s Programs
AmBuer E. and Katherine S. will work together on the Boxtops and Bueche’s campaigns held throughout the year.
Halloween Costume Contest
Wendy D. will ask Laura M. to invite Lorraine McMahon, Brandon Schools Superintendent, and several members of the Brandon School Board be the Judges of the BFIS Halloween Costume Contest on Oct. 31st (This is a half school day)
Haunted Harvest
Christy and AmBuer E. will help work on Haunted Harvest scheduled for November 1
Rachel D will chair the committee.
Lotsa Pasta
This is a family night event / fundraiser planned for December 5th. The event will be a night of pasta catered by Italia Gardens, a silent auction, gift basket raffles, and more. Coy Stewart, BFIS Vice Principal, was involved with this event at another school where it was a huge success. She has given event information to the Board to get the ball rolling.
The next PTO meeting is scheduled for October 2nd at 4:15.
Meeting adjourned.
