DeMiguel Parent Teacher
Organization
2007-2008
Welcome to the 2007-08 school year! We are very excited about all the things in store for our DeMiguel students and families this year.
The strength of DeMiguel lies in our outstanding teachers and staff, our amazing students, AND in the participation of involved and caring parents. Our students succeed because parents care and continually work to make DeMiguel a better place to learn. We do this by supporting the efforts of our teachers, participating in fundraisers to help keep special programs and services at DeMiguel, and offering events where parents can get to know the school and the staff.
We need the support of all DeMiguel's parents to truly make our school the best place in Flagstaff for elementary education. Please consider joining our monthly meetings - held at 7 p.m. on the third Thursday of every month - and volunteering to help out at school through our Partners Program. Even the smallest commitment of your time contributes an invaluable resource to our school, and helps your students succeed.
Meeting Schedule: All meetings run from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday evenings. To read the MINUTES for a given meeting, click on the underlined date.
DeMiguel PTO Minutes - September 20, 2007
Present: Jennifer Riddle, Cathy Carlsen, Nancy Baca, Michelle Druhan, Debra McCormick and Kimberly Troksa. There were 20-30 attendees including teachers and parents. There was a quorum. Meeting was called to order at 7:05.
Parent Partners – Debra McCormick
Need volunteer for chess club 1 hour on Wednesdays. Debra is currently looking for volunteer crossing guards.
Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Druhan
PTO account has $12,345.62 as of 9/20/07.
Paid $10,000 to the aide/teachers fund.
Fundraising
Kimberly Troksa is optimistic about the outcome of the fall fundraiser. She should have the total the end of next week.
Requests
Kimberly Troksa will need $250 deposit for Spring Banquet. She has not received enough surveys to be able to confirm the event. Will not ask for deposit at this time. She will send out additional surveys with a better explanation of the event. She will look into possible babysitting for the night of banquet. A parent brought up using Outback for an event.
Connie Chensky requested $1000 for wireless internet access for the laptops. Request was tabled.
Connie Chensky requested $4700 for total first years training and upgrades for AR/AM program. There may be sight council funds available to cover part of these funds. May ask for $1000 each year going forward to maintain system. Vote was taken and $2600 was approved for first year’s expenses.
Mrs. Wilson spoke on behalf of Bill McCamley to request $2000 for homework club. This money would help cover the cost of additional teachers. FACTS is only paying for 2 teachers. These funds are not being requested right now, only if participation in homework club increases and additional teachers are needed. Request tabled.
Anna Griffin requested $120 to cover the costs of belts for safety patrol. The 4th-6th graders would monitor the halls and help direct children before school, at lunch and after school. Vote was taken and $120 was approved.
Jaime Smith requested $300 to cover supplies for the Character Counts program. This would include ribbons, awards, paper and a special lunch. Vote was taken and $100 was approved to cover some initial supplies. Individuals volunteered to donate some needed supplies.
New Business
Loreen Rhoda would like to coordinate a tree and bench in memory of Megan Evans. The tree and bench would be placed on school grounds and include a dedication ceremony/assembly. A flier will be sent home to help raise funds to pay for the tree and bench. The PTO has agreed to help supplement any needed monies.
Anna Griffin mentioned that there were funds available for families in need and that we should report any needs to her.
Meeting adjourned.
DeMiguel PTO Minutes - October 18, 2007
Present: Jennifer Riddle, Cathy Carlsen, Nancy Baca, Michelle Druhan and Kimberly Troksa. There were 20-30 attendees including teachers and parents. There was a quorum.
Meeting was called to order at 7:05. Minutes from September meeting were presented and approved.
Parent Partners
Still in need of crossing guards.
Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Druhan
Budget report presented and approved. Currently there is a $2,158.61 deficit for the school year.
Fundraising – Kimberly Troksa
Fall fundraiser net profit of $14,000-15,000.
Surveys back for the spring banquet. Banquet cancelled due to lack of interest. Revisit possibility of doing a fundraiser at Outback.
Requests
Kim Dodds requested $2000 for homework club. This would help hire 1-2 more people at $15 per hour. Vote was taken and $2000 was approved.
Anna Griffin requested $350 for Social Studies magazine subscription for 4th grade classes. Vote was taken and $350 was approved.
Hallway signs are needed for a new “mail delivery” program. Request tabled. We will try to get the signs donated first.
Preschool requested money for new playground equipment. Request tabled.
Anna Griffin would like to have discretionary access for the counselors to use the funds in the “Family in Need” fund. This was approved along with $250 to be added to the “Family in Need” account.
Announcements
Possible Spirit Week to be held Halloween week. Different theme for each day of the week.
Dedication of the bench for Megan Evans to be held tentatively on November 5th.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20.
DeMiguel PTO Minutes - November 29, 2007
Present: Jennifer Riddle, Cathy Carlsen, Nancy Baca, Michelle Druhan, Debra McCormack and Kimberly Troksa. There were 20-30 attendees including teachers and parents. There was a quorum. Meeting was called to order at 7:05.
Minutes from October meeting were presented and approved.
Mrs. Chensky did a demo of the new A/R system paid for by PTO funds.
Parent Partners
Debra reported 750 boxes of See’s candy were sold for a profit of $1700.
Still in need of crossing guards.
Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Druhan
Ending checking account balance of $37,085.73. Scrip made $130 for the month of November. Michelle proposed that some of the PTO money be put in a 6 month CD with First States. Vote was taken and the CD was approved.
Fundraising – Kimberly Troksa
Kimberly brought a list of possible Spring Fundraiser ideas. After group discussion, it was decided that we would do another See’s candy fundraiser, a brick fundraiser, and an event at Outback.
Other:
Loreen Rhoda reported that this year’s Cookie and Cream social will include poinsettia sales, photography, book fair, 4th grade basket raffle and angel tree.
Requests
No requests.
Announcements
Tax credit donations down from last year. Pledge cards will be sent out.
There is still a need for 2 homework aides.
Meeting adjourned at 8:20.
DeMiguel PTO Minutes - January 17 , 2008
Present: Jennifer Riddle, Cathy Carlsen, Nancy Baca, Michelle Druhan and Kimberly Troksa. There were 15-20 attendees including teachers and parents. There was a quorum. Meeting was called to order at 7:05. Minutes from December meeting were presented and approved.
Carol from KidsArt did a presentation about their fundraising program for original art projects done by students. The program would include online ordering, a 10% profit and would be voluntary. A list of Spring dates was distributed.
Parent Partners
None
Treasurer’s Report – Michelle Druhan
Michelle presented a 2 month P&L. The treasurer’s report was approved.
The CD previously discussed has not yet been purchased, but could be by the next meeting.
Fundraising – Kimberly Troksa
Carol Vohs will chair a fundraiser for nursery bulbs and has received information for a couple of different options.
Kimberly reported on several options for the brick fundraiser including engraved plates that can be adhered to existing structures. Possible locations were discussed including the gym, the commons, outside walls, etc. Kimberly will look into additional options and report at the next meeting.
Requests
No requests.
Announcements
A survey regarding spending priorities will be sent to parents in February. Parents will be able to rank areas of possible spending.
In March we will compile results of the survey. We will also discuss any board vacancies (Partners and Fundraising).
Meeting adjourned at 8:34 p.m.
DeMiguel PTO Minutes - February 21, 2008
Present: Jennifer Riddle, Nancy Baca, Michelle Druhan. There were 4-5 attendees including teachers and parents. There was not a quorum. Meeting was called to order at 7:05.
Principal's Report
We had a great science fair. It was one of the best we've ever had.
Parent Partners
Make a Difference Day will be on April 5th.
Treasurer's Report
The Board will need to vote on the appropriations approved in the past.
Fundraising
Kimberly Troksa is resigning her position as fundraising coordinator. She will need to turn over the information on the engraved plaques to someone else.
New Business
Loreen Rhoda announced that there will be a silent auction this year. Lynette Fischer will continue to solicit for auction items.
The PTO will try to compile an events calendar for next year to give to parents.
The PTO will advertise in the newsletter for a fundraising coordinator and Partner coordinator.
Loreen Rhoda will contact the PTOs from Knoles, Sechrist, and Marshall to get fundraising ideas.
Jaime Smith would like to get postcards and pencils to give children the week of AIMS testing.
Meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
