Slingerlands Elementary PTO Minutes – Nov. 9, 2017
Next General Meeting: Wednesday, January 11, 2017 at 7 p.m.
Click here for the November 9 PTO Minutes.
I. Introduction
- Meeting called to order at 7:00
- Introductions were made around the room
- There were no changes to the agenda
II. Special Presentation
- Mrs. Penny Palagyi, Slingerlands Guidance Counselor and Mrs. Jackie Gaffney, Slingerlands Social Worker discussed their roles within the district, offering social work and counseling services within our schools.
III. Treasurer’s Report
- Katie O’Brien presented the treasurer’s report in a revised format, which was well received.
IV. Announcements and Reports
- Teacher Representatives:
- American Education Week is 11/14 – 11/18,
- Progress reports coming out 11/10 (10-week report), with another one coming out at 30 weeks,
- There will be 3 days for conferences in January. Note: the printed calendar has the incorrect dismissal times for those days; they should be 11:30 rather than 12:10.
- PTO Presidents
- President’s Council Meeting:
- Brooke met counseling coordinator Kristen Connor, who discussed the benefits of creating relationships with local providers, and talked about mindfulness and relaxation techniques.
- Bill Clermont was introduced as the new math supervisor.
- Moving to a 1:1 relationship (student: Chromebook) was discussed, and a survey will be used to assess classroom access
- Seat belts on the bus: The law in place is to have them, but there is not one in place to use them.
- Food vendors at events: They are required to have insurance and health certificates visible.
- Candy Donation Drive: Collected through 11/10
- American Education Week Volunteers needed to sign people into the building
- President’s Council Meeting:
