The PTO meeting was held in the staff lounge and began at 5:00 p.m.

Mr. Carey led us in an opening prayer.

Our President, Margie Olson, brought the meeting to order and members introduced themselves to all present.

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

1. Mr. Carey welcomed everyone back for another great year. All the kids were off to a good start. Enthusiasm is high.

2. We have an addition to our teaching staff, Mrs. Van Oostende, and Miss Syvertsen has moved from 3rd grade to 7th grade. We also have a new tutor and counselor and a new custodian was added for this year.

3. The stewardship/capital campaign is doing very well. Approximately $3.7 million has been raised as of today. The new community center will replace the teachers lounge and beyond. There will be six meeting rooms and a large multi-purpose gym. The existing social hall will also be remodeled.

4. A meeting regarding the new lap-top program is tonight. The first open box night was on September 8. Mr. Carey thanked the PTO for helping to purchase the lap tops used for rental. There was a discussion regarding funding of the lap top program. The rental rate will go up next year to help to help pay for new lap tops.

5. He thanked Deb Martin and Dan Kemble for promoting the raffle at Monday’s prayer service.

There was a presentation from Catherine Manfredo regarding poinsettia sales as a fundraiser during the holiday season. They could be sold the fist two weeks of November, with delivery on December 1st.

TREASURER’S REPORT – Rollie Cochran

The total available in the PTO account as of this date is approx. $14,740.60. The Spring Auction last year netted approximately $109,018.00. The total expenditures from the PTO to the school totaled $80,346, in addition to the $75,000 yearly commitment. This amount included $52,000 for laptops and wireless installation and software. $28,346.00 was allocated for teacher requests and educational materials.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Carnival: Debbie Martin said the carnival is off to a great start. There has been a ton of support. All committees are chaired. Food booths are going great also. Katherine York is in charge of decorations and has had many donations. There will be more rides and the rock wall is back. The raffle is on schedule. Tickets were mailed to 5,500 families, which is 1,000 more than last year.

Golf Tournament: The tournament is in October. Sponsor letters and invitations are ready to go out.

Halloween Party: There was a discussion regarding the party this year. Halloween falls on a Sunday. It was decided to send out a letter in the Tuesday packet asking for volunteers and interest in having the party.

There was another fund raiser presentation by an individual representing Otis Spunkmeyer cookie dough and Red Apple food gifts. The cookie dough is preformed and there would be a 35% profit. They also sell muffins and pretzels. Red Apple has many delicious food items that are pre sorted and also allows for a 35% profit. It was decided that spring would be a better time for this fund raiser and would take it under consideration.

Lisa Garver discussed Grizzly night for this year. Last year this event made over $1,600. We discussed whether we would prefer a Saturday or Thursday game, but Thursday was preferred. Lisa also discussed the idea for mornings for Moms and Dads with donuts, juice and coffee.

NEW BUSINESS

We discussed the need for a meat cutter for the carnival.

President Margie Olson led us in a closing prayer.

Maryann Lewis, P.T.O. Secretary