MV PTO GENERAL MEETING MINUTES
DATE: Thursday, September 1, 2022 TIME: 5:00 pm
CALLED BY MV PTO EXECUTIVE BOARD
EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBERS
Jessica Obrzut - Co President, Michelle Trevino - Co President
Amanda Dabbas - Vice President, Stacy Judy - Secretary, Jodi Maneetti - Treasurer
Present: Lauren Turvey, Brian Sorg, Stacy Judy, Jodi Manetti, Alex Williamson, Jessica Orbzut, Amanda Dabbas, Nicole Sallans, Lauren Sanford, Teresa Brown, Katie Hoffman, Katie Fisk, Katie Bialek
CONVENE: 5:03
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: Members stood for the Pledge of Allegiance led Dr Sorg
SECRETARY REPORT: welcomed the parents and staff in attendance,introduced the new Board members. The PTO calendar, Budget, and agenda were passed out along with the volunteer sign up forms
PRINCIPAL REPORT: Dr. Sorg shared his principal’s report, which has been attached to the Minutes. There were no questions.
TREASURER REPORT: Jodi Manetti shared the new budget
Motion to approve: Jodi Manett
Second - Nicole Sallans
Budget Approved
CAPE REPORT: Jessica shared that they are looking for volunteers for Young Hearts to give EKGs on September 13 at Plainfield Central. They will provide training the day before. They will be piloting Big Brothers, Big Sisters and are looking for mentors. There are 3 board member openings for the election in April or May It was asked what CAPE is so Jessica and Dr. Sorg explained. Cape dues are now $200, but they are requesting $250 to pay an extra $50 rather than fundraising. Cape dues will need to be changed on the budget.
Motion to increase CAPE dues budget to $250 by: Jessica Orbutz
CAPE increase Approved
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Fundraising Committee
Day of Awesomeness for 2022-2023 School Year:has earned 25K so far. On September 20th volunteers will be needed for the Day of Awesomeness. 8 to 10 volunteers for each wave.
Family Dinner Night began yesterday with Culvers Night we earn 10% of sales. We do not have have a report of earnings yet. September is Panera, Chic Filet is October, and Portillos is November. The committee will schedule something easy for December.
Amanda is in the process of scheduling a fundraiser with Five Below
Homecoming Committee
Our float theme is Welcome to Jurassic Park. We can have up to 50 walkers. It is the 70th year of the homecoming parade which is the longest running parade in Illinois. The parade has a new route this year
There will be a PTO float build night along with a child care with a movie
Trunk-or-Treat Committee
We need volunteers to pass candy and to help arrange for food trucks. A question was asked if businesses could have a trunk for Trunk-or-Treat. The answer was yes.
MV PTO BUSINESS
Volunteers
The board passed out volunteer sign up sheets. The first activity volunteers are needed for is Popcorn day next Friday. It is not necessary to volunteer the entire time.
Water Jugs
Teachers have requested the PTO provide water for their water cooler. The board priced services and decided to buy jugs at Jewel. Nick Manetti has volunteered to carry in the jugs. We will
start with 6 jugs and then see how quickly they need more.
Next General Meeting is on DEcember 5 at 4:00
OPEN FORUM
No questions
MEETING ADJOURNED
Motion to adjourn: Alex. Williamson
Second: Nicole Sallans
September 1, 2022
Meadow View PTO Meeting
Principal Report
Welcome and Thank you for attending today’s meeting
I would like to encourage our parents to volunteer for PTO activities, as we have many wonderful events planned and always welcome new volunteers
As of today, MV has an enrollment of 544 students
I am proud to report the school year is off to a great start.
New certified staff to MV this school year:
-Amy Ehm - Special Education Administrator
-Paula Wisniewski - Social Worker
-Caley Trepac - 4th Grade
-Stephanie Koska - 5th Grade
-Sammy Leonard - Title I Intervention teacher
-Jessica Elder - PE/Health
Stephanie Acevedo - PT
MV teachers in new positions this school year:
Mary Sue Larson - Kindergarten
Lauren Gull - 4th Grade
Ken Blair - EL Teacher
Shannon Crissip - Reading Specialist
Erin Hernandez - Learning Specialist
Staffing opportunities across the District
Substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, lunch supervisor
SPED Paraprofessionals (District and MV)
Monday, September 5th is a Labor Day - No School
Monday, September 19th is a SIP Day - No Student attendance
Based on Teacher feedback we have moved the Fall Parties to Monday, October 31st and the winter parties to Wednesday, December 21st. **This is a change from what is listed on the Pto calendar**
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