Cornwall-on-Hudson PTO
PTO Meeting
September 17, 2008
A regular meeting of the Parent
Teacher Organization was held Wednesday, Sept 17, 2008 in the Science lab
of the
Call to Order: PTO Co-President, AnnMarie Dunn called the meeting to order at 7:38 p.m. Introductions of all board members and Mr. Schmidt were made.
Review and Acceptance of June 11, 2008 minutes:
Joanne Incognoli made a motion to accept the minutes with a second from Dawn Ackerman.
Principal’s Report: Mr. Schmidt reported on the following items:
- The first day of school went very smoothly including kindergarten.
- Total enrollment is 229 students with class sizes as follows:
| Kindergarten |
23 |
24 |
Only 1 open spot |
| 1st Grade |
19 |
20 |
|
| 2nd Grade |
25 |
25 |
|
| 3rd Grade |
22 |
25 |
Discrepancy due to 2 students moving out of district over the summer |
| 4th Grade |
23 |
23 |
- September 8th was the first bus drill of the year. It was the first of three to be held in this year.
- Open house was held on September 10th.
- A moment of silence was held in remembrance of September 11th.
- School Pictures were taken on September 12th.
- The school held their I am lovable and capable day.
- COHES has been selected as a site for the upcoming motion picture “Handsome Harry” with approximately 5 to 6 scenes being filmed in our school.
- The “Making Friends” assembly for the 1st grade is being scheduled. This assembly is a classroom puppet presentation done by the Hudson Valley Development Disabilities group.
- The 4th Grade will be visiting Sands Ring Homestead over the next two weeks for an Early American event. This program will be covered by the district this year.
- The basketball and walkway to be refurbished over the upcoming Jewish holiday.
Upcoming Events:
o September 19th – Geography T-Shirt Day
o September 19th – 1st Friday Morning Opening
This year the Friday Morning Openings are being coordinated by Mr. and Mrs. Joya and the 4th Grade Friday Morning Opening Club
o September 24th – 1st Grand Apple Day
o Fall Book Fair
o Halloween Spooktacular
o Yankee Candle Fundraiser
Officer Reports:
- The board met this summer to discuss the possibility of replacing the Popcorn Sales with Bake / Healthy Snack Sales. Mr. Schmidt is to discuss this issue with the teachers and nurse and report his findings back.
- Kim Poje reported that in the past 150 yearbooks were ordered per year. This year only 100 were ordered as only 39 yearbooks were ordered in grades K-3 and 44 were purchased by the PTO for the 4th grade class. Each yearbook cost $23.75 and they are expected in this week.
First Vice President
- Kristen deBree reported that the Executive Council PTO members met to outline an agenda for the first Executive Council meeting to be held on September 22nd.
- The PTO membership drive is in full swing with 57 families (74 students) having joined thus far. These numbers are significantly lower than last year’s.
- Volunteer numbers are also down with several events having less than 2 volunteers.
Second Vice President (via proxy)
- The Yankee Candle Fundraiser is set to kick off October 1st. This event is being coordinated by Lori Smith
- The Ultimate Cards Fundraiser is set for the end of November thru December. This event is being coordinated by Wendy Cucci.
- Joanne Incognoli has organized a reusable tote bag fundraiser. The environmental friendly bags will be sold for $3.00 each or $4.00 for $10.00.
Treasurer
- Dawn Ackerman reported that the 2007-2008 books remain open as she is still getting reimbursement requests for last year.
- Reimbursement requests must be submitted no longer than 45 days after the event.
- The school sound system is being replaced by the PTO and Kids Klub. The $2946.50 was accounted for in the 2007-2008 budget.
- Items to still be paid from the 2007-2008 budge include author visits and the church where the faculty luncheon was held.
- AnnMarie Dunn made a motion to accept the 2008-2009 budget. This motion was seconded by Joanne Incognoli thereby approving the budget.
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The issue of
Corresponding Secretary
Grade Parent Chairperson
- Joanne Incognoli reported that Head Grade Parents and Assistant Grade Parents have been selected for all the classes.
- Currently Ms. Crispo’s 3rd grade class is missing an Assistant Grade Parent.
Hospitality
- Sonja Briggs reported that the new parent welcome was a success.
- The open house welcome was also a success.
Committee Reports:
· The Box Top Summer Challenge deadline is October 3rd with all entires being submitted to Alicia Huges. The first place winner will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to Village pizza while the three runner ups will receive spirit prizes.
· In was recommended that a Gardening Committee be formed to maintain the flower beds. This committee is to be co-chaired by Rose Tamberini and Rachael Skigen.
· Pam McArdle volunteered to co-chair the Student Banking Program with Missy Berrean.
· SEPTO is hosting a Family Awareness Day on October 4th. They have invited the PTO to use this event as a Fundraiser. Pam McArdle volunteered to coordinate this event.
· Kids Klub is looking for 2 parents to volunteer for the six weeks that the Mad Science Club and Chess Club are in session.
Old Business:
· The position of Recording Secretary still remains open.
New Business:
Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at 9:14 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Kristen deBree, Acting Recording Secretary
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