July PTO minutes accepted unanimously as written.

No comments from Principal Arth, unable to attend meeting.

Treasurer’s report presented by Lori Raber. Actual report furnished upon request.

Up and Coming Events:

Welcome Back Table for teachers - Date set Monday Aug. 29th. Joy Paruch presented items purchased to date. Time to be decided upon later, Donna S. will check with Mr. Arth. Food will be prepared and donated by PTO volunteers.

Welcome back for students: We will get helium and balloons (Lori will check B.J.'s). Set for the first day back to school.

Soccer Game / Bike Safety Day scheduled for September 10th at 9:30-12:00. Received some items for the raffle. No money has been spent to date. Waiting to hear from Daniel Palanza on popcorn machine.

Safety First fire extinguisher / safety kit fundraiser has been canceled, due to issues with the company. Looking for suggestions from PTO members for Spring fundraiser ideas, Deanne Rockwood, Jana Faiky and Kelly C. are researching some ideas for next meeting.

Future Events:

Book Fair discussed: Based on recommendation from Kelly Giest (chairperson) Lori Raber asked for a vote on three book fairs. Motioned by Joy Paruch, seconded by Donna Skinner. It was decided that we will have three book fairs.

First - Meet the teacher night September 21st (day and night) Sept. 22nd (day) Possible 9/28 night only

Second - Culmination of the reading program.

Third - Buy One Get One Free date TBA.

Fall Harvest / Halloween Event - Yvonne Boots-Faubert was not in attendance. Co-chair Donna Skinner stated they are working on it.

Pizza dates were presented in by Lori Raber in Sue Picard’s absence. Dates decided upon: Thursday October 6th, January 12, April (TBA) and June 8th.

Pillowcase fundraiser (brought forward by Deb Murphy in July) - Lori Raber presented some logistics based on the information she received. 6 to 7 week delivery once order is received. Lori will find out if we can have one printed for each grade so that we do not have to combine grades.

Bike Rack - Donna Randleman and Lynda Gaudet met with the gentleman that is working to get more bike racks in town, he gave his recommendation as to where they should be placed and they discussed the logistics of the bike rack. Mr. Arth would like a separate meeting with all concerned to discuss.

Please note the Adventure Isle Fundraiser date has been changed to January 21st 2006.

Stencils for the playground were proposed by Lori Raber. Motioned by Joy Paruch, seconded by Kelly Crocker. Unanimously voted on.

New Ideas:

Donna Randleman presented a new folder for the students and a possible blank memo to be used by teachers. Was very well received. Lori Raber kept folder to look into.

Discussed the possibility of having one uniform color for PTO fliers so that parents can quickly identify items received from the PTO. Lori will check into this further and review cost associated with this.

A budget will be discussed at the next meeting for enrichment programs. A vote will be called. Donna Skinner got a price for the magician Scott Jameson for $595. We will discuss and vote on after budget has been set.

Meeting Adjourned at 7:35

Please join us at our upcoming meeting on September 14, 2005