January PTO Meeting Minutes 2021

BELL COFFIN EVELETH PTO MEETING– Tuesday, January 12, 2021
7PM via ZOOM

CALL TO ORDER
Marina O’Sullivan

Waited until 7:20pm to call to order given minor Zoom link difficulty with follow up communication via email and Facebook to ensure all had time to access proper link.

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS
Marina O’Sullivan & Abby Lewis

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL UPDATE
Sean Satterfield

Looking at methods to increase learning time for students and communication forthcoming as that gets confirmed
Efforts on new school continue and selection of interior finishes, colors, furniture underway
Still discussing a September opening at the earliest, December at the worst case (2021)
Final names being reviewed and voted at the next building committee meeting (January 14, 2021 – 7:00pm)
Conveyed appreciation for PTO efforts to support enrichment activities
Re Kindergarten registration, communication should be coming up soon

TREASURER UPDATE
Molly Teets

Largest expenditure was $7,300 for 12 laptops for tutors
Increased spending on enrichment, teacher appreciation and supply reimbursements

ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE
Erin Noonan

First graders will have a science program in February with the Discovery Museum
Ooch for Kindergarteners and Smithsonian for 2nd graders were both very well received
Subsequent enrichment sessions will be planned for each grades

TEACHER APPRECIATION COMMITTEE UPDATE
Kristen Pratt & Madey Poss

After the onsite catered lunch co-sponsored with Shubie’s in November, we are planning a welcome back coffee and safely served pre-packaged snacks in January, with appreciation efforts forthcoming for Valentines and additional teacher luncheons.

HOLIDAY GIVING TREE UPDATE
Marina O’Sullivan

Highly successful charitable donation event benefiting 70+ local families and resulting in a truckload of donations to My Brother’s Table

ONLINE DANCE PARTY
Abby Lewis and Marina O’Sullivan

Thursday, January 28th 6:00-7:00pm hosted by professional DJ inclusive of all grades K-2
Volunteers welcome to support the coordination for this fun and lively virtual event!

COMMITTEE POSITIONS OPEN
Abby Lewis

Magic Hat Representative – liaison position open
Fun Run Planning Committee Co-Chair – seeking co-chair to assist in coordination for May
Art Show/ Original Works Co-Chair (Marina O’Sullivan is other co-chair and seeking a collaborator for this April event)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
Abby Lewis

Current school year: First Grade Enrichment Committee, Online Dance Party, Spring Fun Run

REMINDERS
Karla Strobel

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