President, Jennifer Neuse called the meeting to order at 9:35 a.m., with a verified quorum.

The minutes of the May 6, 2003 meeting were approved as written.

A representative from the Pedernales Electric Co. presented their National Child Identification Program. Kits will be distributed to all students in LTISD. The kits include inkless fingerprint kits, laminated wallet cards, and DNA collection envelopes. All items are stored and kept at home.

Two guest speakers representing HEB spoke to the board about the possibility of LWE being adopted by their HEB group. If we are adopted, we will benefit by possible donations, and volunteer hours. More information will be presented if we are adopted.

Sam reported on the Portable Building placements on our campus. If the bond issue passes we will be able to have these portable removed and an expansion will be built on to replace them so that we can accommodate LWE students. When asked if a new Cafeteria is proposed in the bond issue, Sam reported that unfortunately, it is not.

He also relayed that Destination Imagination needs volunteers.

The car rider line situation is getting better. Sam is open to ideas for next year.

The voice mail and email are currently down due to 2 viruses that have hit our entire district.

Cynthia announced that she needs a “Parents on Patrol (POP) Chairperson.

Jessica asked that anything that needs to be posted on the LWE PTO website needs to be relayed directly to her through our website. She reported that to date, 3,825 individuals have logged onto our website. It has been a tremendous success.

Kim reported that Stacey Brilliant will be chairing Red Ribbon Week. Grades K-2 will be seeing a puppet show. Plans are still underway for grades 3-5.

We still have no chair for Career Fair.

Spanish Club meeting will soon be announced.

Shelley reported that to date our approximate balance is $5,000.00. Membership brought in $3,400.00.

Nominations are open for electing an officer for the Aide to the President position, which was previously resigned by Kelly Sagami. Cynthia Casto relayed that Lori Arden is interested in the nomination. Anyone interested in this position needs to contact Melanie on the PTO website or call her. Nominations and election will take place at our next regular meeting.

Wish List Items

Kindergarten – Lori Griggs motioned to approve $573.60 to fund the Kindergarten wish list items. (See Wish List for details). Motion carried.

1^st Grade - Lori Griggs motioned to approve $714.18 to fund the 1^st grade wish list items. (See Wish List for details). Motion carried.

2^nd Grade – Lori Griggs motioned to approve $546.31 to fund a portion of the 2^nd grade wish list items. (See Wish List for details). Motion carried.

3^rd Grade – Lori Griggs motioned to approve $570.74 to fund a portion of the 3^rd grade wish list items. (See Wish List for details). Motion carried.

5^th Grade – Lori Griggs motioned to approve $708.16 to fund a portion of the 5^th grade wish list items. (See Wish List for details). Motion carried.

Kim Stotts motioned to approve $917.95 of the requests made by the Instructional Sup- port Team. (SeeWish List for details). Motion carried.

The Art department is requesting $167.55 for 24-prisma-color colored pencil sets. Lori Griggs motioned to approve the request. Motion carried.

P.E requests for deluxe portable ball locker and keyed alike combination locks totaling $896.40. Lori Griggs motioned to approve. Motion carried.

Kim McCarthy presented a request to fund a Program for our Motivational/Character Ed. Program. Becky Carfer motioned to approve $500.00 for the request. Motion carried.

Shelley McCannon motioned to increase Red Ribbon budget from $750.00 to $860.00. Motion carried.

Penny Fairchild announced that the Newsletter will go out on Tuesday, Sept. 30^th and the deadline for getting information in it is Sept. 22^nd.

Cafeteria/Playground Needs – There was much discussion regarding complaints about the current cafeteria modifications that have been made due to the increased numbers in our school. The proposed bond issue does not provide for an addition to our Cafeteria so we will have to start looking for other solutions to make this operation run more smoothly and efficiently. Lori Griggs is chairing a program to secure Volunteers to help out on the Playground and in the Cafeteria. Kelly Sagami will look into costs and campaign for funds to purchase picnic tables to allow for parents to eat outside with their children. Lori also stressed that we desperately need an outside locker of some type to house balls, equipment, etc. It was unanimously consented that this should be funded through the Playground Expense.

Becky Carfer presented a proposal for “Theme Baskets” for the Silent Auction for this year’s annual Fall Carnival. By unanimous consent, the board approved her proposal, which will be sent out in Tuesday folders.

Jennifer Neuse reported that a chairperson was needed for the Bylaw Committee, which will be working together to draft and propose a new set of Bylaws for LWE PTO. Melanie Hudelson volunteered to head this Committee. Anyone interested in being on this committee should contact Melanie via email or phone listed on the Website.

After discussion, it was determined by unanimous consent that all future board meetings will be held on the 1^st Tuesday of each month at 9:30 a.m.

The date for our next General Meeting was set for Thursday, October 9, 2003 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Cafeteria. Lori Griggs agreed to make arrangements for refreshments for a 6:30-7:00 social period before the actual meeting begins. The meeting is set to begin at 7:00 p.m. Melanie Hudelson will make arrangements for childcare. Another General Meeting was set for Tuesday, November 4, 2003, at 9:30 a.m.

The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.

Melanie Hudelson

Secretary