Nov 12, 2024

PTO Meeting Minutes 11/12/24- Pending Approval

Neff Elementary PTO-Quarterly Meeting

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 6:30pm in person

“I want to call the meeting to order, time is 6:35pm”

Welcome & Introductions of everyone who attended
1. PTO Board: Rachel Levine, Whitney Tsakonas, Lori DeTemple, Steph Gerber, Ruth Wagner, Erin Checcia, Katie Warner, Kelsey Danz

Principal Report: Taylor Good
1. Good’s Gazette-how can we get everyone to fully scroll through this communication
2. Want to share student of the month on our social media platform
3. Veterans Day assembly happening on Monday for Veterans Day
4. Light show looking at having around the 3rd marking period
5. North Star Meeting on Friday-How can we continue to create and all inclusive environment.

Treasurer Report-Lori DeTemple
1. Budget review
  1. We need to look at our fundraising efforts. With the increase costs occuring, we need to have a more active approach with fundraising every year vs every other year. We cannot afford to continue to do things if we do not raise more money.
  2. Corporate sponsors are truly needed inorder for us to continue to do the things we like and want to do.
  3. Increase ticket sales to events? Fees for field trips? Decrease high ticket items at spring fest for the give and get event?

SLAC Report-Rachel Levine
1. Dr. Felty is leaving and the search for a new superintendent is underway. Will have a candidate for the position by March.

PTO Update: Rachel Levine
1. Passive Fundraiser
  1. Yearbook-Presale began last week
    1. Additional volunteers needed to take pictures at events and gather pictures from classroom teachers
  2. Restrauant Nights
    1. Chipotle
    2. MOD Pizza $193
    3. BJ’s and Honeygrow coming up
  3. Spiritwear
    1. $879 came in from the fall sale
2. Upcoming events
  1. Food Drive
  2. Pottery Night
  3. Family Fun Night at Go N Bananas 1/13
  4. Talent Show
3. Change of date for Roller Skating. It will be 4/12 from 9:30-11:30am

John Henry Neff Elementary School PTO