Lansing Central Schools PTSO,
Minutes for October 5, 2009, (Approved 11/3/09)
Lansing Elementary School Library @ 6:30 p.m.
Attendance: Amy Anderson, Bonnie Blair, Amy Boardman, Dorothy Debbie, Gail Dennis, Anne Drake,
Miquel Grimm, Debora Huber-Hwant, Mary June King, June Losurdo, Brenda Powers, Tonya Reynolds,
Walker Reynolds, Margaret Shackell, Paula Tarallo, Tricia Thomas, Susan Wakshlag
A. Welcome and Call to Order: Amy Boardman, president
B. Officers’ Reports:
a. Secretary Report: Cathy Nelson – Vote on Minutes – Approved minutes for May 4, 2009, June 2,
2009 and Sept. 15, 2009 with corrections as discussed.
b. Membership Report: Margaret Shackell-Dowell – 64 Lifetime members, but other numbers will be
available once the new Access database is complete, as prepared by a student of Margaret Shackell-
Dowell.
c. Treasurer Report: Amy Anderson
i. Monthly Financial Report (Checking: $ 26,171) {Oct. 2008, Checking: $ 20,879}
d. President’s Report: Amy Boardman
i. Introduction and welcome to new board members
ii. Funding requests – Mickie Grimm explained Superintendent Dr. Grimm's plan to get a
grant to bring in a presenter on drug education, with presentations made to teachers, middle school and
high school assemblies, and parents. The parent presentation is being called "Parent University" The
PTSO has been asked to help promote program and to provide food, prizes, etc. for the evening parent
program. The program is expected to happen in early November. Motion: To fund up to $250 for food,
prizes, etc. for Dr. Grimm's “Parent University” presentation. - Passed.
iii. Budget – Motion: To Increase the budgeted amount for enrichment by 50% from $1,500
to $2,250 per school for the 2009-2010 school year (as a consideration for the budget
challenges and our excess of funds) - Passed.
iv. Change to April meeting date – April 12, 2010
v. Committee discussion: People interested in helping with committee responsibilities are asked
to contact Amy Boardman.
Communications Committee – To help membership with copies and folding in preparation for
mailings, website communications, promotion of events through copying and distributing flyers
Fundraising Committee – To determine fundraising: Anne Drake, Mickie Grimm, Walker Reynolds.
Mary June King, District Business Manager explained that the District is beginning to collect info on all
fundraisers for the district to allow for coordination and reduce overlap in offerings and times. Soon,
fundraisers will have to be approved by the district.
Membership Committee – Brainstorming ways to contact prospective, new and current members,
etc.
Volunteer Committee – Know the membership list and provide help to event coordinators to fill
volunteer positions.
C. Old Business:
a. ES Book Fair – Bonnie Blair
i. September 14th, 15th, 16th & 23rd – Over $6,200 earned, compared to last year $5,400 and
$5800 the year before. We took $1,400 in profit in books, have $3,100 in Scholastic Dollars, and also
earned $725 in Bonuses. Great help by volunteers.
b. MS Book Fair – Dorothy Debbie, Kristen Burt
i. September 29th & 30th – About $2,200 in sales, with $1,100 in profit and received about $162 in
bonuses. We gave away $700 in books. Sales were slightly higher than last year, but we did an evening
event during MS Open House. Scholastic sent less than expected; only 6 carts. Based on the increasing
price of books, next book fair MS Gift Certificates will be increased from up to $6 to up to $10 for one book
c. ES Picture Day – Brenda Powers – All set with 2-3 volunteers in morning and afternoon.
d. Apparel Handoff – Karie Allison taking over for Stacy Stauffeneker; Amy Boardman is handling
requests as they come in at present. Karie will make an order later in the year.
D. New Business:
a. BOE Appreciation Dinner – Appreciation Week is October 19-23, with a dinner to be served possibly
on October 26th. Amy Boardman will coordinate; Brenda Powers said she would help.
b. MS Activity Night 5th/6th – Betsy Galvin, Gail Dennis
i. October 30th, 7-9pm, HS – Gail said that Betsy has been communicating with the school.
c. Thanksgiving Feast – Tonya Reynolds, June Losurdo -
i. November 20th, ES – Cranberry and dessert prep needed the day before, with about 10-15
people needed to make the work go fast. Will be no music this year, according to Amy who spoke to ES
Principal. The Feast Binder was found and Tonya will be working with Cathy Nelson to get a version of the
event details on the website in case the book is misplaced in the future.
d. Create-A-Craft Dec. 5th 10am-2pm –coordinator needed – Amy Boardman asked Susan Wakshlag
to coordinate the event, with Margaret Shackell-Dowell to assist. Lee Ianonne will still coordinate the
ceramic fundraiser for the bi-annual Italy trip.
Misc:
Facebook – PTSO is now on Facebook.
Cookie Dough is not going to be offered again this year because of problems with logistics and quality. A
replacement fundraiser may be offered. Anne Drake is looking into it and others are welcome to propose
one as well. Walker Reynolds voluntered to help.
Pack-A-Backpack – Margaret Shackell-Dowell coordinated the program again this year. This year the
effort providing 43 backpacks filled with necessary supplies, but Margaret spent a lot of money out of
pocket and was wondering if she could be reimbursed for expenses. She also asked if the program could
be added as a yearly PTSO budget item. Fidellis donated string backpacks for those who only needed
supplies and not big backpacks.
Motion: To add a budget line item of $800 for Pack-A-Backpack for 2009-2010. – Passed
Motion: To reimburse Margaret Shackell-Dowell for $431 expenses incurred in preparing 43
backpacks for the 2009-2010 – Passed.
CDC Auction is Oct. 24th – PTSO made a donation.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 3rd, 6:30pm