Terrace Park Elementary PTO Meeting
Tuesday, May 8, 2007

 I. Call to order                                                                                     Sally Gaburo

            The meeting was called to order at 9:35 am with approximately 25 in attendance.

II. Approval of Minutes                                                                     Barclay Schraff

            The April 2007 PTO meeting minutes were unanimously approved.

 III. ERB and WrAP Presentations                                                  Dr. Jim Renner                                                                                                       Mrs. Ann Arbogast

            Dr. Renner, the Mariemont High School Principal and Mrs. Arborgast, the MHS guidance counselor and testing coordinator gave an overview of the two tests: their history, how and when they are administered and how the results are used to gauge students’ strengths and weaknesses and to plan interventions for those students who need them.

Mr. Fleckenstein expressed his thanks to the TP parents who work as a team with the TPE faculty and staff as well as make them feel a welcome part of the community.

V. Principal’s Report                                                                              Linda Lee
(see attached)
Linda also reported on two subjects not noted in her handout.

1. Although the 5^th and 6^th grades will move from Fairfax Elementary to Mariemont Elementary for the 07-08 school year, the proposed shift of students in the special needs program from ME to TPE will not happen this upcoming year. It may happen in subsequent years.

2. Ohio Achievement tests were taken last week. The results will be mailed to students’ homes around June 15^th.

 V. New Business                                                                             Sally Gaburo

A. Becca Worple suggested that Spanish be offered at least 2x each week next year

B. The PTO board for the 2007-2008 school year was introduced:

      President – Sonya Geers
      Vice President – Sybil Schooler
      Treasurer – Cindy Brittingham
      Secretary – Molly Steele

C. Central Committee

1. The TP PTO donated $250 to the high school’s after prom as it has in years past.
2. ME will hold their annual fund raiser on Saturday, May 19^th, 11-3.            

D. Art Show/ Open House will be May 22^nd – there are enough volunteers at this point.

E. Memorial Day Bake Sale – will take place this year, but is not a PTO event. The Girl Scouts will run the sale.

F. Teacher Appreciation Week went very well. The theme was Hot and Cool. Teachers were treated to a luncheon at Lou Ann Mauk’s house, coffee mugs and lunchboxes.

A. PTO Committee Chairs                                                                Sonya Geers

 Only three positions are open for next year: Pumpkin Fest Chair, Mini School, and Market Day.

 B. Flying Pig
Carolyn Frey wanted to thank all who made last Friday’s event a success.

IX. Committee Reports

            Market Day                                                                           Susan Malone
            Scripps Program                                                                                  
            Field Day – will be May 25^th
            Kroger Cards – please keep using them over the summer

The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 a.m.

 These minutes are respectfully submitted by Barclay Schraff on May 9, 2007.