›› Cape St. Claire PTO General Meeting Minutes

Minutes from May 31st, 2008 General Meeting

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PTO President Katherine Woods called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with approx. 15 people in attendance.

›› President's Remarks:

Ms. Woods had the following comments:

• She welcomed interim Principal, Bonnie Reese and introduced the PTO Board members to her.
• She thanked exiting PTO Recording Secretary, Christy Roberts for her service. Ms. Roberts will continue to maintain the PTO web site.
• She thanked Dottie Ballard for her service as PTO Treasurer.
• She recognized Cape True Value for their unsolicited donation of $1000 toward the Playground Renovation Fund.
• She thanked Philip Sokolowski for preparing the wonderful food for the Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon.
• She noted that committee chairs are needed for next year's Ice Cream Social Food and the School Directory and that there would no longer be a Golf Tournament.
• Finally, she announced that PTO Board elections would be held at the end of the meeting.

›› Secretary's Report:

Minutes from the April 2008 meeting were read and approved.

›› Treasurer's Report:

Treasurer Dottie Ballard reviewed budget highlights. She stressed that this year's accounting books will require a review by a CPA since the PTO has a gross income of over $100K. The PTO is seeking a CPA who will volunteer this service which will otherwise cost approximately $2000 - $3000. She also indicated the need to reconsider how the PTO handles income and expenses in order to bring its gross income below the $100K review limit.

›› Principal's Report

Ms. Reese thanked the PTO for a warm welcome and made the following comments:

• June 6th will be the last day of school. 5th graders will be dismissed after their promotion ceremony.
• The announcement of the new Cape St. Claire Principal should be made before the end of the school year.

›› Staff Liason Report

Ms. Lombardo thanked the PTO for the Teacher Appreciation Luncheon.

›› Committee Reports

• Mia Riser reported that proceeds from boxtop collection from October to March were $1393. Mr. Poorman's class had the 3rd most boxtops, Ms. Cressman's the 2nd and Ms. Sharpe’s class had the most. Richard Folderauer was the student who collected the most and received a $35 bowling gift certificate.
• Brenda Hall reported that there would be two remaining Market Day pickups on May 22nd and June 11th. Cumulative Market Day earnings to date were $8944.
• Chess club had fewer students in the spring and only three girls. In the fall, it will be requested that Chess Club and 24 Club be scheduled on separate days.
• Yvonne Gazelle reported for Barb Hoyt that CSC Elementary would be sending one team to Tennessee for Global Finals and thanked the PTO for their support.
• Cathy Logan reported that June Heimbuch would be taking over as Committee Chair for Cultural Arts.
• Denise Drake reported that the 5th Grade Committee had a very successful year including the 5th Grade trip to Philadelphia in April, 5th Grade Fun Night in May, the 5th Grade Picnic in May, and upcoming Promotion on June 6th. She mentioned that the 5th Grade Class Gift included the stencils to be used to paint the playground and suggested another gift idea would be to have the cafeteria/stage curtains cleaned and made fire retardant.
• Helen Bragaw reported for Debbie Durnetz that the Giant A+ program had netted $884.
• Peg McKay reported that the Book Fair had earned $20,792 which is an increase of over $4000 from last year.

›› Old/New Business

Heather Kilpatrick presented pre-printed letters addressed to the County Council, County Executive and School Superintendent urging that they reconsider the reduction in the number of Cape St. Claire teachers for the upcoming school year due to budget cuts. She stressed that the resulting increase in class size would be unacceptable. She also encouraged everyone to attend the County Council hearing to be held the following night.

Katherine Woods called for any additions or objections to the proposed PTO Board Slate. There were none, and the new PTO Board members were unanimously approved. They include:

• Treasurer - Tina Dembowski
• Recording Secretary - Jennie Gordon
• Vice President Social Events - Laura Seebeck
• Vice President School Activities - Yvonne Gazelle

Yvonne Gazelle reported that the new playground equipment has been delivered but not yet installed due to an issue with the backhoe. She hoped that the equipment would be installed later in the week. She stated that the PTO had received the $5000 Lowe's grant for which it had applied and that the money would go toward a possible second phase of new equipment to be designed and installed in the fall.

Shira Dowling requested $90.65 in PTO funds for the 24 Club county competition. It was motioned and approved that the sum would be provided from Wish List funds.

Laura Seebeck inquired about left over Fun Run bags. It was determined that the extra bags would be sold for $5/bag to anyone interested.

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.