Highland View PTO: Minutes from the March meeting

Highland View PTO

Minutes from meeting 3/9/15

Meeting called to order at 6:02PM in the Highland View Library
13 members present

1. Minutes of previous meeting (2/9) approved.

2. Treasurer’s report approved.  The next check from Target Redcard contributions won’t be received until Feb. 2016.

3. Old business:
RIF recent book distribution successful.  A new chairperson is needed for next year.  To make the job more manageable, an idea introduced was to divide the job into three separate chairs for the following events: 1) Read Me a Story Night, 2) Battle of the Books, & 3) Read & Roll game.

Parent-teacher conferences were a success.  Food was provided for teachers.  Parents appreciated having the option of kids watching the movie in the library.  Two parent volunteers are needed for this to work.

Stop sign report:
Double signs will be provided by the Village for the two Ramsey intersections.  Village is moving away from lit stop signs, citing concerns from neighbors about late night lights.  Lit lights at those intersections are also expensive, $6000 are needed for lit signs and these would only be provided if (all?) neighbors in the area of the stop sign approves.

4. New business
Fun Fair:
Paula reported that there is a 32 inch flat screen tv plus a tablet as part of the raffle.  Over 150 raffle items are set, including bikes.

High Interest Day:
Christine asked about pets being allowed; Tracy Flater would check.  Police and fire department participation still needs to finalized.  Sewing volunteer needed.  Nearly all the groups/presentations are set.

Bylaw amendments:
Amendments presented and considered.  Voting on the changes proposed to occur at the next general meeting on 4/20/2015.

Nominating committee set to look for new officers for next school year:
Chandra C., Megan M., & Aleks volunteered.

Sample Friday new item: kale chips-kids enjoyed trying something new.

Request for bus funding for 4th grade Biztown trip:
Tracy F. asked for half of the coach bus bill of $900.  Request of $450 approved unanimously.

Idea proposed for funding for food prepared by teacher Ms. G. since she was reported to have spent around $300 for the food spread that she and her mom prepared for the teachers.  The food was a thank you gesture after the funds raised for the Polar Plunge.

5. Principal’s time:
Black History month activities discussed. Each class made wonderful door decorations.  Other classes toured the building like a museum tour.  I-pads outside each door provided additional information.  Kids enjoyed the trivia questions.  Family passes to the art museum was raffled off from all the winners there were picked that submitted correct answers.

Read Across America was beginning which included theme days and trivia questions.  10 Dr. Suess books available for a classroom library.

PBIS focus will be on playground behavior.  There will be a game of the week that will included an ambassador who will promote the game.  There are for specific behavioral lessons for the students relating to positive behavior during recess time.