PTO Minutes for 2026 - 2027
October Board Meeting - 10/6/26
Board Members Present: Hayley Roberts, Megan Sien, Meagan O’Connell, Charissa Helmer, Erin Walker, Lisa Stokes, Katie Spindle
- Upcoming Events Review
- Fall Fundraiser
- Glow Run Party on 10/8
- Movie Date and Field Trip Forms
- Trunk or Treat - 10/30
-Platinum Parking for this event - in front of Preschool
-Julia’s Tacos and S&A Lemonade (10% giveback) Food Trucks
-Craft Table at event with some available activities
-Charissa to create Flyer and have it sent home (with QR code)
-Idea of “sack” races - with burlap sacks / hay bales
-Volunteer positions/signups for greeting tables in bus loop - and cleanup
-Partnering with FRC - voting on “Family Pumpkin Decorating Contest”
-Decorated House Boxes - “Feed the Monsters” contest begins October 13th
- Staff Appreciation Day(s) for Oct (End of Month Event)
-Completed Custodian Appreciation Day
-Ideas for Oct: Coffee Day “Freshly Boo’d Coffee” or “Char-boo-derie” board
- November: Mother/Son Dodgeball - 11/20 (Erin Walker Leading)
- Theme, Ticket Sales (Welcome to the Jungle)
- Committee - Still Needing Volunteers
-Tickets $25 per family
-Charissa & Erin plan to press the shirts
-Idea of “bounce house” in MPR or inflatable obstacle course/climbing activity
- Forward Looking
- December: Holiday Shop
- Bingo
- Dance
- Cookie Grams
- Talent Show
- Mother Daughter Event
- Principal’s Report
- President
- Appropriations Review
- Rug $320
- Basket Weaving Kits - Art $500
- Budget Redo since we made extra with Fall
- Outdoor Classroom Review/Cost
- Other Ideas - more sun shades on regular playground
-Ideas dependent on whether preschool will for sure be moving - if so, may gear equipment and area more towards MSD classrooms
- Treasurer
- Current Balance Sheet - $36,527.40 (per end of last month - does not include all money raised from fall fundraiser)
-Did BMX assembly, purchased 2 new refrigerators for teachers lounge, staff appreciation event (Better Blends)
- Secretary
- Bylaws Revision - part 1 Proposal and Approval
- Programs
- Teacher Lounge Revamp Update - 2 new refrigerators installed - Meagan’s idea of having a “PTO Corner” area of lounge that PTO keeps stocked with snacks
- Veteran’s Day - decorated, provided coffee (make our own) and muffins/donuts
- Next Program - Cool Critters?
- Membership
- Fundraising
- Foodraisers for Oct/Nov?
-October: None
-November: Chipotle 11/9
- Marketing
- Spirit Wear Update - Delivery
- House Updates
- Audience Questions/Concerns/Comments
September Board Meeting - 9/1/26
Board Members Present: Hayley Roberts, Katie Spindle, Meagan O’Connell, Lisa Stokes, Charissa Helmer, Erin Walker, Megan Sien
Attendees: Mary Goble (Principal), Sarah Bailey (Teacher Rep), Kelsee Carter, Angela England
Kelsy Taylor, Caitlyn Shoemaker, Ashtyn Crawford, Kelly Vu, Billy Walker, Tiffany Yost, Hannah Stewart, Samantha Biesinger, Lindsey Profitt, Brianne Neri, Heather Macke, Kathryn West-Pfingston, Liz Hinshaw, Kaitlin Wildemuth, Tara Staats
- Upcoming Events Review
- Popcorn Fridays - set - (9/18/26, 10/23/26, 11/13/26, 12/11/26, 1/29/27, 2/26/27, 3/26/27, 4/30/27, 5/21/27)
- Fall Fundraiser
- Event Logistics update - In School “run” event - TBD but looking at October 8th, 2026 - Mrs. Bailey will see about changing planning periods this day with kindergarten - Marketing “video” link to be sent to Mrs. Bailey to send out to all teachers - will be played in each classroom
- Trunk or Treat
- Updates/Ideas/Potential Issues? Food trucks for this year, working on business sponsorships for this - Candy donation with House Wars to start the week of October 13th - Katie Spindle to bring in Wardrobe boxes for House War donations. (S&A Lemonade,
- Will be pulling the cars up further in the circle to allow more walking room
- Will have grade-level based contest
- Father Son Event - Father/Son Putt Putt Event
- Updates/Ideas/Potential Issues? - September 25th - Billy Walker to organize grade level time slots.
- Membership Drive - Well Done Erin! Closed at $15,000 raised
- Staff Appreciation Day(s) for Sept? ($8K annual budget)
i) Thinking Better Blends
- Forward Looking:
- November: Mother/Son Dodgeball
- December: Holiday Shop
- Bingo
- Dance
- Cookie Grams
- Talent Show
- Mother Daughter Tea
- Principal’s Report
- How is the parking pass going?
- November 3 Meeting - No School this day, do we need to reschedule? Will Change to November 10th.
- President
- Kindergarten Shirts for House Colors - “This Tiger is Friendly, Loyal, Courageous, Creative” - approval at meeting for budget for this
- General Meeting - Tuesday 9/15 - Kindergarten Presentation - 6:00pm
- Appropriations and Teacher Credit Discussion - combined budget and appropriations committee is the PTO board. Google form - this will start in October
- PTO to send staff a monthly newsletter
- $250 Rule
- Yearly subscription for PTO president - $30 per year to be able to send the mass texts.
- Looking for help on committees and need leads for certain events
- Treasurer
- Current Balance Sheet/August Transactions - $26,756 Balance
- Final Board Budget Approval with Goble - $107,500 expected income, plans to spend $107,500
- Secretary - Reviewing PTO Bylaws this week
- Programs
- Teacher Lounge Revamp - refrigerators and microwaves, PTO corner, remove busted chair, upgraded utensils, remove vending machine
- BMX Assembly Sept 23 - 40 minutes of thrilling stunts, motivational themes / anti-bullying, positive role-model athletes
- Veteran’s Day - decorated, provided coffee and muffins/donuts
- Membership
- Update on “Free drive”
- Fundraising
- Foodraisers? Hannah Stewart taking this on! (Texas Roadhouse and Taco Mama)
- Marketing
- Spirit Wear Update - Designs from Goble, previously mentioned spirit wear and K Shirt designs - Target date of 9/11/26
- Business Sponsor Plan
House Updates: House Leaders have first meeting tomorrow morning 9/2/26, House leaders have committees - “special events committee” added this year
PTO Minutes for 2025-26
