Slingerlands May PTO Meeting Minutes
Slingerlands Elementary PTO Meeting – May 7, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the School library
I. Introduction
A. Meeting called to order
B. Attendees introduced themselves
C. There were no changes to the agenda
II. District Budget Update
- Jodi Monroe presented the proposed budget. 2.06% increase (below cap) proposed ($100,829,000). Vote on May 21st.
- Go to district website for a sample ballot
III. Treasurer’s Report
- Heather White provided a brief, high-level summary in Resa’s absence.
IV. Discussion and Voting Items
A. Principal’s Report
- Due to decline in enrollment, we are losing 2 classroom teachers next year to other district schools
- Committee formed (Screen Time Study Group) to evaluate the balance between screen time, education and playtime. Brainstorming completed, and an informational pamphlet was created, which was distributed at the meeting.
- Started work on security cameras within the school, and on the school grounds.
- Raptor program has been implemented in Slingerlands
B. Teacher Representatives
- Thank you for treats at faculty meeting
- iSmile fundraiser: decided on Kindergarten event and 5th grade moving on day to pilot.
- Sensational Staff was announced during school over the PA system, which was very well-received. Quotes were read about each of the recipients, and then announced by name.
C. Co-Presidents’ Report
- Reunification drill will be done at Slingerlands from 2-3:45. Need 10-12 parent volunteers. Contact a PTO board member or Greg Nolte to volunteer
- Building a Better PTO: What have we heard so far from the survey? Where do we go next?
- 32 responses, very interesting feedback which will be collected and presented in the future.
- Mixed Bags Fundraiser is underway, due back the week before Memorial Day.
- Used Book Sale this Friday – books can be dropped off until Thursday. Kids can bring money in on Friday.
- Need to change the date of the June PTO meeting – June 4th at 6:30 was agreed upon.
- Looking to Next Year
- Vote to approve updated by-laws – did not have sufficient attendance to hold a vote.
- Board positions – who is volunteering for positions
- Committee chair announcements – what do we need
- Fall Family Festival
- Scholastic Book Fair
V. Adjournment
- Meeting was adjourned at 9 pm.
Next PTO meeting- June 4th, 6:30 p.m. at Slingerlands School library
