Terrace Park Elementary PTO Meeting Minutes
October 10, 2006

I.  Call to Order and Welcome (7:08 p.m.)                                     Sally Gaburo
The meeting was called to order with approximately 30 in attendance.

II. New Business – Spanish Program                                             Stacy McClorey

Stacy has researched an in-house before/after school Spanish language program through Cincinnati Spanish Academy. Her proposal will be presented to the Purchasing Committee who will vote on it in the November meeting.

If passed, the program would be comprised of a 10-week session (January through April). Each class would meet 1x per week for 45 minutes. Classes would consist of 8-10 students and will be offered to grades K, 1, 2, grades 3 &4 and grades 5 & 6.  The number of classes offered will vary according to interest among the grades.  This program is to be rolled out in a small scale.  If there is sufficient interest among TPE families, this 10-week session would help gauge the feasibility of offering this program long-term.

By going through the PTO the Cinci Spanish Academy will offer a significantly discounted rate. The PTO would underwrite a portion of the fee in order to get this rate.

III. Minutes                                                                                    Barclay Schraff

Motion (Sybil Schooler) and second (KT Overby) was made to waive reading of the September 2006 meeting minutes. Motion passed. Minutes accepted.

By-Law Amendments                                                                       Barclay Schraff

The five proposed amendments to the current by-laws (see attached) were summarized. A single motion was made (Angela LeMay) to approve the five changes and seconded (Kadi Anderson).

IV. Treasurer’s Report                                                                 Cindy Brittingham
(see attached) 

V. Teachers’ Representative Report                                                   Julie Parker

3rd grade teacher and TPE parent, Julie Parker thanked the PTO for bringing Patricia Polacco to our school. She also noted recent purchases of leveled readers for classrooms.

VI. Principals Report                                                                              Linda Lee
(see attached)

VII. New Business – Central Committee Report                                Sally Gaburo

a. Central Committee is comprised of Dr. Harris, the principals from the 5 schools, one school board member, and the PTO presidents and vice presidents of the five schools. The committee meets once a month to discuss district issues and gather a general knowledge of what is taking place in the five individual schools.   Sally shared the following information with us:

a.  Dr. Harris will retire after 13 years at his post of superintendent. He’s been with the district for 30 years.

b.  Cincinnati Bell offers a bundling program. Subscriptions from TPE families benefit the school; however you must re-enroll each year for this to happen.

VIII.  Guest Speaker                                                                Barclay Schraff

The PTO web site was presented to the PTO membership. The site can be found at  www.mariemontschools/org/tppto. There is a lot of information there on events, contacts, and Wednesday Envelope material. Submissions to the Wednesday Envelope should be emailed to Barclay at bschraff@gmail.com. Committee chairs may want to reference the web site on their flyers to promote awareness.

 IX.  Committee Reports

a. Bootique                                                                                   Angela LeMay
The event was a big success. Profit at $1,610. The mums and baked goods were big sellers. The sportswear sale that concludes at the Pumpkin Festival also got off to a good start.  The chairmen welcome feedback for next year’s event.

b. Pumpkin Fest                                                                              Sybil Schooler
The event is October 27th. Sybil explained a few changes in the layout this year and told of some of the great bid ‘n buy opportunities. Cakes and game volunteers are still needed.

c. Market Day                                                                                Susan Malone
TPE reached its October goal and earned the school a new freezer. $3200 was earned with the “All is Bright” catalog sales.

d. Fine Arts                                                                                   Leigh Saulnier
All class field trips have been scheduled as have the five in-school performances. Contact Leigh to help with any of these.

e. Teacher Conference Dinners                                                    Carolyn Frey
Conferences will be held the evening of November 8th and 14th. Food should be delivered to the school no later than 3 p.m. on those days.

f. Book Fair                                                        Jody Kaufnamm/ Michelle Culver
Book Fair is November 6-9 and will need volunteers those days and evenings. The theme is Reading Rainforest. There are a few things planned to increase interest in the fair among the students.

g. Product Labels                                                                            Sally Gaburo
There is a collection box in each classroom. Rewards will be given to the classes that collect the most. This fundraiser makes approx. $800 each year.

h. End of Year Slide Show                                                                Becca Worple
Please email digital images to Becca with id of the kids to becca@owenemma.com 

X.  Old Business       

a. Volunteer Email System                                                                  Sally Gaburo
Sandra Taylor would like feedback on this new system. Forms are available to be put in the volunteer database.  PTO members report that it worked very well for Bootique and Picture Day.

b. Recycling Fundraiser                                                                       Sally Gaburo
Bev Cooke has found a fundraising opportunity for the school involving recycling of printer cartridges and cell phones. Laura Guggenheim volunteered to help with this.                            

XI.  Announcements                                                                             Sally Gaburo

                a. Passport Day is Saturday, October 16, 10 a.m.- 1 pm.
                b. Purchasing Committee Meeting is November 9, 10 a.m. All are invited.

XII.         Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at  8:25 p.m.

The minutes are respectfully submitted by Barclay Schraff 10/11/2006.