President, Jennifer Neuse called the meeting to order at 9:40 a.m., with a verified quorum.

The minutes of the previous regular meeting were approved as read.

• Sam gave a construction update reporting that fences were up, and they were running a little behind schedule due to securing permits.  A temporary parking lot will be poured for construction use in the back.  The front parking lot is complete with the exception of striping.  Sam is given daily updates.

• UIL teams and practices are getting going.  The Poetry Contest is also underway. 

• A Curriculum Audit is underway to align the entire district’s curriculum.

• We have new staff that has been hired.  A Monitor has been added to work in Ms. Fleming’s class for a special needs student.  A new Monitor has been hired specifically to supervise students during playground activities throughout the construction process, and a new 2^nd grade teacher, Mrs. Kelly Blake was hired to replace Susan Hinojosa, who recently retired.

1^st VP/Volunteers – Cynthia Casto

Cynthia reported that a new Volunteer Form was available on our website.  There was discussion regarding the need to continue the Playground and Cafeteria Volunteer program.  Cynthia will get with the monitors and relay information to Lori Griggs and the program will be continued if needed.

By unanimous consent,  Jennifer changed the order of business from Officers Reports to allow a guest/member, Susan Germond to present a proposed project.   Susan presented a rough drawing and plan, with financial needs to create a Mosaic Mural on the front of our School.   After discussion and questions, Kim McCarthy motioned to approve $1,236.00 to support this project, pending full approval from the district.  Motion carried.

Officer’s Reports

3^rd VP/Fundraising – Cheri DeLong

• Cheri reported that sales from the Kids Giving Mall totaled over $13,000.00 with a net profit of $6,043.62.  There was discussion regarding the positives and negatives involved with this first time endeavor and some changes will be noted for next year if we choose to continue this fundraiser.

(Meeting briefly recessed to move to the Library).

4^th VP/Programs – Kim McCarthy

• Kim reported that Chairpersons have been secured for Culture Fair – Jennifer Griffin & Teresa McCollum.   It will be held sometime in April or May.  More information will be provided as available.

• She also reported that Veronica Czuchna volunteered to chair Spanish Club.  Four Teachers are needed to help make this program a success. 

• There was much discussion concerning possible Community Education conflicts with some of these types of clubs.  We will continue to offer these clubs/programs unless the district mandates otherwise.

Treasurer’s Report – Shelley McCannon

• Shelley reported that our current balance is $30,468.15.

• Meike Alana reported that the Chess Club Income was significantly more than previously approved.  Due to the surplus of income she motioned to increase Chess Club Expense paid to the Instructors (Stipends) to increase from $500.00 to $750.00.  Motion carried.

• Shelley motioned to: 

• Increase Kids Giving Mall Expense by  $5,236.50

• Increase Sally Foster Expense from $13,000.00 to $13,076.00

• Increase Wish List for Classroom Needs by $5,000.00

• Approve request from Campus Technical Team for $824.50 for an ELMO Digital Document Camera.

Motion carried.

• Kim McCarthy motioned to approve requests from the Campus Technical  Team:

• $299.00 for a Sony FD 100

• $99.95 for a 5 Card Reader for our Kodak Cameras

• $77.95 for Computer Cables

Motion carried.

New Business

• Jennifer announced that we would need to notify the membership of the formation of a Nominating Committee.

• There was discussion regarding the PTO sponsoring some type of Volunteer Appreciation activity.

• Track and Field Day will be held at the High School this year.

Meeting adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Melanie Hudelson
Secretary