Morley Parent Teacher Organization

Minutes of the Meeting of April 29, 2004

Present: Cyndi Van Doren, Michalee Merritt, Kris Monnes, Lisa Sandstrom, Michael Aparo, Monica Rockefeller, Patti Joel, Michael LaPointe, Sharon LaPointe, Sharon McHale, Stacy Raney, Jennifer Travers, Karen Edwards, Bonnie Redderoth, Judy Houpert, Kristine Holland, Ann Michele Wieczorek, Marguerite Tracy, Ross Joel (President) (n=19)

I. Ross Joel called the meeting to order at 6:36 PM.

Ross welcomed the members present and reviewed the agenda.

II. Updates

a. Morley & 150^th parade: Morley was unable to get a volunteer to coordinate a Morley float for the 150^th parade.

b. Pond House Event: The Pond House event raised $9,000. Congratulations to the committee-great job.

c. Morley Picnic – no representative.

d. Mural Documentary: 2 ½ weeks from completion of “Making the Mural”. The PTO will be selling the DVD as a fundraiser. Need input on pricing. The mural DVD may be shown at the picnic so people can order. There will be a pre-order in the Reader.

III. Speaker: Mike Aparo –“Family Health & Fitness”

Mike showed a PowerPoint presentation on obesity trends and statistics across the United States. Parts of this presentation were shown to the children. The focus was on kids moving rather than sitting, correct diet. Mike plans to continue the fitness calendar this year. Mike handed out a family physical activity questionnaire to parents.

IV. Updates/Reports

a. Fundraising- See Pond House above

b. Programming - working on Morley Picnic

c. Playground Committee Report – Sharon LaPointe reporting. The committee met with the design foreman for the brick patio and came away with some great ideas. With the success of the Pond House and brick sale, we will be able to replace the old swings on the playground. We are on track to start construction the week school ends with a 2-3 week completion timeframe. The idea of an informal gathering to kick-off the playground for the summer was mentioned as a way to open the playground upon completion. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony was mentioned for the opening day of school 2004.

d. Treasurer’s Report – The PTO is in very good financial shape. There will be money left over after the playground is paid in full.

e. KIDS Fund Report – Request for new furniture for the library. The current student tables and chairs are 20 years old and need to be replaced. Needed are 6 youth size tables that seat 4 students, 3 rectangular tables for workspace and chairs. This request was put to a vote and the majority of the attending PTO members were in favor of the library furniture purchase.

V. Principal’s Report

There will be a May 12 School Improvement Council Meeting.

Dr. Rosow reported results of the Parent Teacher Survey. There was a 74% return from Morley parents! In all areas, Morley’s average was higher than that nationwide.

VI. Election of Officers (2004—06 Term)

a. Secretary - Stacey Raney

b. Volunteer Coordinators – Michalee Merritt & Jenny Travers

c. VPs, Programming – Kris Monnes & Lisa Sandstrom

d. VPs, Fundraising – Ruth Lawler & Michelle Paul

e. VPs, KIDS Fund - Peggy Mantz & Kristine Holland

f. PT Council Liaison – Judy Houpert

g. Exec. Board Advisors - Ann Michele Wieczorek, Patti Joel & Marguerite Tracy

h. Co-Presidents – Sharon LaPointe & Michael LaPointe

i. Treasurer - Sharon McHale

The meeting was adjourned at 8:00.

Respectfully submitted,

Cyndi Van Doren for Sarah Raskin