Cornwall Parent-Teacher Organizations

Cornwall-on-Hudson PTO

234 Hudson Street, Cornwall-On-Hudson, NY 12520

PTO Meeting

January 21^st, 2009

A regular meeting of the Parent Teacher Organization was held Wednesday, January 21st  in the Cafeteria of the Cornwall-On-Hudson Elementary School.  PTO Officers AnnMarie Dunn, Kristen deBree, Sonja Briggs, Dawn Ackerman and Joanne Incognoli were present.

Call to Order:

PTO Co-President, AnnMarie Dunn called the meeting to order at 7:40 pm.

Review and Acceptance of September  and October minutes:

AnnMarie Dunn made a motion to accept the minutes with a second from Kristen deBree.

Principal’s Report:  

Ms. O’Dell reported on the following item on Mr. Schmidt’s behalf:

•    The 3^rd grade did the popping for Popcorn Friday on January 9^th.

•    Denim Day took place on January 23^rd.

•    The 2^nd of 3 Double Dutch events took place on January 23^rd.

•    The ELA tests for Grade 3 & 4 have been completed and will be marked this week.

•    The 2^nd marking period will end on January 30^th.  Report cards will go home on February 10^th.  K-4 Parent Conferences are scheduled for February 19^th.

•    The Gertrude Hawk Fundraiser will begin on February 2^nd and conclude on February 23^rd.

•    The All District Music Workshop will take place on February 4^th hosted by CCHS.  This will be attended by the 4^th grade.

•    An assembly problem will be presented to all K-4 students on February 12^th.  It is entitled “The Morris Brothers Character Education Program”.

•    Red Hot Day will be on February 12^th to celebrate Valentine’s Day.

•    The students have joined other districts in submitting Valentine’s Day cards to be delivered to our US deployed troops.

•    The Student Council trip to Central Administration will take place on February 20^th.

•    The 4^th grade Instrumental Recital will take place on February 25^th at 7:00 pm.

Officer Reports:

President

•    There was nothing to report.

First Vice President

•    There was nothing to report.

Second Vice President (via proxy)

•    It was reported that the Gertrude Hawk and Kids Art Fundraiser are right on track.

Treasurer

•    As a result of our current financial issues the following adjustments have been made to the 2008-2009 PTO Budget:

o       4^th Grade Moving Up cut to $300.00 (original budget $600.00)

o       4^th Grade Yearbook Gifting removed (original budget $1200.00)

o       Banking Program cut to $50.00 (original budget $150.00)

o       Candidate Night removed (original budget $50.00)

o       Faculty Appreciation Luncheon cut to $150.00 (original budget $350.00)

o       Friday Morning Opening Tees removed (original budget $350.00)

o       Garden Program removed (original budget $75.00)

o       Teacher Retirement Gifts removed (original budget $200.00)

o       Kindergarten Moving Up removed (original budget $100.00)

o       Recess Equipment cut to $100.00 (original budget $200.00)

o       Science Fair removed (original budget $75.00)

o       Sunshine Fund removed (original budget $75.00)

o       Yearbook cut to $100.00 (original budget $500.00)

 Corresponding Secretary (via proxy)

• There was nothing to report.

Hospitality Chairperson

• There was nothing to report.

Grade Parent Chairperson

•    Joanne Incognoli reported that she will be checking on the whether or not the new inclusion class will be needing a grade parent.

Committee Reports:

•        The final profit of the Fall Book fair was $837.57

•        It was reported that the Holiday Bazaar had made a profit of $1526.58 plus an additional $264.00 from the raffle.

Teacher Requests:

• The request for digital cameras has been placed on hold due to financial issues.

Old Business:

• Ms. O’Dell will discuss the status of the new sound system with Mrs. Boden.
• Mr. Schmidt will report on the status of the plastic bubble replacement for the playground at a later date.

New Business:

• A story regarding the Go Green Bags will be featured in the Cornwall Local.
• Pam McArdle is unable to assist with the banking program going further.  The program itself will be reevaluated to determine whether or not it will be continued in the future.

Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 8:50 pm.

Respectfully submitted,

Kristen deBree, First Vice President

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