Lincoln Academy PTO Minutes:
Tuesday November 17, 2009 — 6:30pm in the Library

1. LAPTO President April Bates called the meeting to order at 6:32pm.
2. Introductions were made and there were 18 members present including PTO President April Bates, Vice President Suzanne Gdovic, Secretary Dana Frerich, Volunteer Coordinator Michelle Richey, and Treasurer Bernadette Templeton.
3. The minutes from the October PTO meeting were approved by general consensus.
4. Reports of Officers
   1. President’s Report- April Bates reported that Lincoln Academy Information Night went well and there were 12 families present.  She also announced that although the LAPTO Board had decided to not post things monthly on the website because of the cost, Lincoln Academy has agreed to pay for any postings we make and the LAPTO tab on the website will continue to have current content.
   2. Vice President’s Report- Suzanne Gdovic announced that individual committees will be expected to solicit their own donations for prizes for their events. 
   3. Volunteer Coordinator’s Report- Michelle Richey reported that there are still problems with the Online Volunteer Log so she is still asking families to keep paper Volunteer Logs.  Logs with totaled minutes should be turned in before the Holiday Break so that they can be counted.
   4. Treasurer’s Report- Bernadette Templeton presented the monthly report of the PTO’s accounting.  She also reported that the PTO has been asked to write the paychecks for referees for the middle school sports program.  This money will be reimbursed by the school and will be ongoing.   A motion was made, seconded, and approved that the PTO would handle this for the school.
5. Reports of Committees
   1. Pledge Drive Drawing- The prize drawing was done for the families that had turned in their pledge forms.  A list of the winners will be filed with these minutes.
   2. Chili Cook-Off- Marina Bowers reported that the RSVP response has been great.  The committee will be planning for 400.  She asked for an additional $200 to cover the cost of food.  A motion was made, seconded, and approved to allot the money with the understanding that the money will be reimbursed by raffle money and door money.
   3. 72^nd Avenue Clean-up- April Bates reported that we had 8 families help with the Adopt-a-Street and all had a great time.  Thanks to all who participated.
   4. Book Fair- Kim McKinney reported that the Book Fair was very successful and made nearly as much money as it does when it is in conjunction with Grandparents’ Day.
   5. Grandparents’ Day- Michelle Richey reported on Cyndi Rainville’s behalf that there will be a planning meeting on November 30^th at 4pm in the gym.  The event is beginning to take shape, but they are still looking for volunteers to help in the kitchen.  If you’d like to help please contact Cyndi at 303.940.3392 or ode3434@yahoo.com
   6. Labels for Education/Boxtops for Education- Kristy Patrick reported that we would be receiving a check for $813.60 in December from Boxtops for Education.
6. New Business — Purchase bench as gift to school- The PTO will be purchasing a bench to complete the landscaping project in front of Building A.  The donation will be $1,500.  A motion was made, seconded, and approved to allocate the funds for this gift to the school.  The school will be purchasing a second bench to go in that same area.
7. Announcements
   1. All Lincoln Academy parents/guardians are welcome and encouraged to attend the following meetings:
      1. The next LA Board Meeting is December 14, 2009 @ 6:30pm.
      2. The next PTO Meeting is January 19, 2009 @ 6:30pm.
   2. The Starbucks Gift Card was awarded to Maura Brown.  Congratulations!
8. LAPTO President April Bates adjourned the meeting at 7:31pm.

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