Feburary 23, 2015 PTO meeting minutes

Waukee Elementary/Vince Meyer Learning Center

        PTO Meeting – Monday, February 23rd, 2015

Agenda:

• Welcome and Introductions 
• Treasurer’s Report 
• Committee and Program Updates 
• PTO Openings 
• Dates to Remember 
• Questions/Comments 

In attendance: 7 in attendance

Welcome and Introductions

Treasurer’s Report 

We have spent $6,710 of the $9,804 budget thus far this year.

Activities: Family Fun Night was a success, and the net spend was only $90. The only
concern expressed was waiting in lines.  Discussions are underway for next year’s
planning.  The Waukee YMCA has offered to partner with us on an event, so this will be an
option to consider.

Book Fair: The book fair will take place during the upcoming conference session running
Feb 25-March 5.  The book fair will be held in the Waukee Elementary media center.
There are still a few volunteer spots available, so please consider signing up.

Conference Meals: We will be getting baked potatoes from Iowa Machine Shed and
asking parents to donate toppings.  There are still options to donate, especially for Vince
Meyer.  If it’s easier, you can still send donations to WE for Vince Meyer; just label it
accordingly, and we will make sure it gets to Vince Meyer.

Fine Arts: No update this meeting.  Plans are to continue the performance events for all
grades again next school year.

Fundraising: The school recently enjoyed a performance by Xtreme, a dunking basketball
troop.  This performance was made possible by the fundraising efforts by students.  For
next year, we will also be going with Club’s Choice given the 2-year contract we signed.

Gardening: No update this meeting.

Membership: No update this meeting.

Party planning: Parties are complete for this school year.

Teacher Appreciation: No update this meeting.

Yearbook: Yearbook orders are being taken now.  The deadline to order a yearbook is
March 6th.  There are options for the standard or a personalized cover again this year.

Program Updates: 

• Box tops – Program updates: $2200 collected from January competition for Box Tops (proceeds likely to replace a faulty iPad cart from 4th grade and possibly look to add another).

• Sunny D, Pizza Ranch, Tyson, Labels for Education – please continue to send in program labels.  

PTO Openings:

The following open positions remain at the district and building levels.  The PTO needs
your talents.  Please consider volunteering:

• District PTO Secretary
• Building Secretary
• Fundraising Co-chair
• Gardening Chair
• Yearbook Chair
• Tyson and Pizza Ranch Coordinators

Upcoming Dates:

• Science Fair: February 24th 6-7:15pm
• Book Fair: February 28th through March 5th 
• Apparel orders: flyers will be going home with students soon to give families the option to order Warriors apparel (adult and youth sizes).  All orders and funds handling will be completed online.  Proceeds from orders will be used to offset the cost of renting inflatables for Field Day. 
• PTO Slate Vote: April 7th at the Waukee Library 

Next PTO Meeting: Monday, April 20th at 7pm in the Media Center; at this meeting, Ms.
Tjaden will provide a final update regarding the Leader in Me program and activities.