Minutes - April 2012

NCHS PTO

Minutes of the Board meeting 4/16/12

·         President Anne Matter called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Members and guests in attendance totaled 16.

·         Minutes from the 3/19/12 meeting were reviewed and approved as reported.

Treasurer’s Report

·         Judy submitted the financial statements for April, 2012.  Current balance is $9,550.95.

Principal’s Report

·         Mr. Bollmann stated that they have chosen Nicki Mauer for Associate Principal for next year.  They are currently working on filling some teaching positions (some cannot be filled until June).

·         Mr. Bollmann stated that they will be working on digital conversion for next school year.  They are planning on turning some lab rooms into classrooms with laptops (with carts). They are also planning a tutoring room where students can stop by during the day to get help.  A conference type room is also planned off the library.

·         Mr. Bollmann stated they have 7 teachers that will work on a pilot program next year with approximately 100 incoming freshmen.  They will provide the freshmen with support and guidance.

·         There will be more late start days next year (14 of them).

·         May 9^th is National Bike to School day.  Mayor Koos will be riding with the students.

·         Map testing will be held for freshmen on April 18-20 using a rotating 2 hour block each day.

·         PSAE testing for Juniors will be held April 24 & 25.

·         Last day of school this year will be May 23.  Exams will be on May 18, 21 & 22.

President’s Report

·         Anne stated that the PTO Presidents’ meeting with Dr. Niehauss was today.  They will have one more of these meetings in May.

·         Anne stated that they discussed online registration and a way for us to collect PTO donations on line.  It does not look like this will work for next year’s registration, but they hope to be able to work something out in the future.  Everyone will be registering online and will also be able to pay online.  People will still need to come into the school for books, IDs, pictures, etc.  There will be 4 days for this, as in past years.

·         Anne discussed the Back to School party which will be held at the coliseum in August.  This is to help provide school supplies and backpacks for free and reduced lunch students.  They are asking for financial help from the PTOs.

·         Anne stated that Unit 5 is still looking at using an outside company for transportation.

·         Next year, elementary schools will be starting 15 minutes later.

·         IronPride scholarships were discussed:  they reviewd 8 applicants and chose to award 7 sholarships.  3 students will get $300.00, 2 students will get $200.00 and 2 students will get $100.00.

Committee Reports

Spirit Store

·         Julie stated that they will do staff appreciation (20% off to staff) on May 7-11.

·         Julie stated that she feels we would have more sales if we accepted debit cards.  She will look into this and bring more information to next month’s meeting.

Iron Café

·         Judy stated that everything is going well.

 Hospitality

·         Mary stated that for PSAE they will provide snacks (i.e. fruit snacks, pretzels, rice krispie treats, etc) and water.  They will offer 1 snack per student.

·         They will do a teacher luncheon on May 10 (Fiesta Ranchera) and will do one for the cafeteria workers possibly on May 15.

Concessions

·         No new news.

Membership

·         No report.

Web Master

·         Beth introduced Zach Leathers, who she is recommending to take over her position.  He is currently on the web team.

·         There was no further news.

Alumni

·         Diana stated that ISU Horticulture will come and do cleanup in the garden area.

·         They are working on the golf outing (June 14).

·         They would like to split homecoming concessions and will do a baccalaureate reception.

Agenda Items:

Old Business

·         No old business was discussed at this time.

New Business

·         The Board for next year was voted on.  Positions are as follows:  President – Diana Koenig; Vice President – Open at this time; Treasurer – Judy Jiles; Secretary – Polly Blanchard.  This information will be put on the website along with another request for someone to fill the Vice President position.

·         Other positions for next year are:  Spirit store – Julie Fink; Iron Café – Judy Jiles; Hospitality – shared by Mary Carstens, Patti Chikahisa and Lisa Brinkman; Membership – Denni Proctor; Web Master – Zach Leathers; Alumni – Diana Koenig.  We still need people to help Andrea Choban with Concessions (indoor).

·         RFFs:  Mrs. Pendleton has started a Future Business Leaders of America.  They have 30 members.  This year they competed at State and 2 students qualified for Nationals.  Nationals will be held in San Antonio, TX and they will be sending 3 members.  They have already used most of their funds at State.  They are requesting $500.00 to help with transportation, room & board, etc.  They will be doing Market Day next year, so should not need any future help with funds.  Motion was made, seconded & approved to provide $500.00 for this.

No further business was noted at this time.   Anne Matter adjourned the meeting at 8:30 p.m.  The next meeting will be at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, May 21, 2012.

Respectfully submitted,
Polly Blanchard, Recording Secretary