June 5, 2012 meeting minutes

Hardy PTO Meeting AGENDA Tuesday, June 5, 2012 6:30 – 8:00 6:30 – Introductions & cookies • Minutes 6:45 - 7:20 – Events/Projects - have received some funding from aef requested money for ipads to make films about core values pilot it in 4th grade and then perhaps expand to other classes need more equipment such as a second ipad and accessories - need abt $2,000 for two classroom sets - approved contingent on seeking other funding for the ipads if not found, then money will be allocated by August 1st • Hardy Film Festival (Susan Bisson & co.) • Literacy Night debrief (Claire & Margaret) • Flower sale debrief (Cris) • Teacher appreciation debrief (Jill & Katie) • Walk-a-thon debrief will eliminate prizes for next year and will find some replacement • Colonial Day debrief • BBQ (June 13) still looking for volunteers • Field Day (June 15 – note the date change) Joe will no longer be here next year so we will need a new coordinator for next year 7:20 - 7:40 – Principal’s Report - last week she sent out letter to parents about next year current third grade will divide into five classes current 4th grade will get one additional teacher for three grades 7:40 - 7:50 – Money issues - andy reports that we have about $6,000 excess funds to spend. Deb reports that there are still 6 classrooms that do not have document cameras - deb has $4,000 left over she would therefore need $2,000 to get all the cameras needed motion to set aside an additional amount up to $3,200 for elmos. Approved • Appeal update • Spending committee - at tonights school council, deb passed out school budget - the money she gets from the district - $24,800 per year. Money that teachers spend out of their own pocket - around $500 per year this year we allocate $200 per teacher, but they have to submit reimbursements would we want to continue with this model, or shift to old model where we just gave them each a check for supplies also, do we want the PTO to continue to pay for field trips? 7:50 - 8:00 – Stuff we forgot to add to the agenda Date of Next meeting – Some time in July!!