Minutes of Meeting of the Lakewood Montessori Parent Teacher Organization

October 8, 2009

TIME AND PLACE OF MEETING:

The regular meeting of the Lakewood Montessori Parent Teacher Organization was held at Lakewood Montessori on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at 6:00 pm.

CALL TO ORDER:

PTO President, Debbie Miller, presided over the meeting.  A sign in sheet was circulated for signature by those in attendance.  The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm.

BUSINESS:

1)    President Miller reported that the PTO secretary, Julie Galeone had resigned.  There being  no objection, Kristin Bjorkman Dunn was appointed to the office of secretary.
 
2)    Treasurer, Melody Whigam reported that Lakewood Montessori Parent Teacher Organization has been awarded 501(c) (3) status.  This provides a deduction, for federal income tax purposes, for donors who make charitable contributions to the Lakewood Montessori Parent Teacher Organization. Donation receipts are available.

3)    Bids for installation of the kiln range from $1600 to $2000.  The PTO has approximately $995 which will be used toward installation.  The school will contribute $500 toward installation expenses at the beginning of November.  Remaining funds needed to cover the cost of installation will be raised by selling wall tiles for the area surrounding the sink in the art room.  Tiles will be sold for $10 each and will be inscribed with an inspirational word such as “happy,” “peace,” or “create.”

4)    The library software support will be renewed for one year.  The annual fee is due 10/25/09 and costs $75.00.

5)    Mary clarified that the fence for the pre-primary play area will not be a PTO project.  The school will take on that endeavor.

6)    Efforts are underway to coordinate a shopping date at the Children’s Store.  On December 3rd, families will be invited to shop at the Children’s Store.  A percentage of sales will be donated to the PTO.  Refreshments will be served and Mary and Karen will be on hand to wrap presents.

7)    Treasurer Melody Whigam reported that we will be sending in a box top redemption at the end of October.  A collection bag is hanging on the board outside each classroom for deposit of box tops.  So far we have more than $100 in box tops.  Every little bit adds up to big money!

8)    A new fundraiser was discussed and approved.  Square One will take individual pieces of children’s art and put the image on a variety of products like mugs, mouse pads, calendars, book bags, etc.  Thirty-three percent of the profits from the sale of these products will be given to the PTO.  The art will be created in connection with Miss Elizabeth’s art program.

9)    March 6, 2010, has been selected for the date for the Art Auction.  Committee Chair Anne Moe is seeking interested individuals for help in preparing this event.  The Art Auction committee will meet November 12, 2009, immediately following the PTO meeting.
UPCOMING PTO MEETING:

The next regular meeting is Thursday, November 12, 2009, at 6:00pm at Lakewood Montessori.  Child Care will be provided.

ADJOURNMENT:

There being no further business to come before the Parent Teacher Organization, President Miller declared the meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Kristin Bjorkman Dunn