Lansing Community Schools PTSO Meeting
December 13, 2004 Minutes (Approved, with corrections)
Attendance: (26) Amy Anderson, Kim Babuka, Julie Berens, Amy Boardman, Jan Bruno, Debbie Cretney,
Patti Dean, Dorothy Debbie, Anne Drake, Bridget Duthie, Lisa Farr, Tayra Fedorka, Trisha Firth, Harriet
Giannelis, Angy Golden, Barb Gregg, Terrisue Krogh, June Losurdo, Vicky Myers, Cathy Nelson, Donna
Prybyl, Virginia Mansfield Richardson, Beth McKinney, Carolyn Shaw, Vicky Swanson, Pat Washburn
Secretary Report: Frances Pollack (not present) - Minutes from November 1, 2004 meeting were
approved.
Treasurer Report: Patti Dean – Checking: $19,298.86 Savings: $3,217.89
Membership Report: Donna Prybyl - Membership is at highest ever level of 301 members, with 35
Lifetime, 51 Five-Year, and 214 Annual. Efforts will be made to get the renewals of 53 members from past
years.
Correspondence: Cathy Nelson - None.
Special Report From President: Membership revenue is at over $3,400, up over $1,400 from budgeted.
Cookie Dough profit is estimated to be about $3,800, up over $1,200 from budgeted.
Sweatshirts sales are not considered a fundraiser. This approach was reconfirmed through brief
discussion.
=====FYI's=====
Cookie Dough Sale: Anne Drake - Dough will be here for distribution on December 16th from 3:30-7:30
at the Elementary School cafeteria.
Mentors for CASS still needed – Pennee Barresi - Training next Wed. and Thur. Must be available
during day for training and to be in classrooms.
Seniors Holiday Wreath Sale – Pennee Barresi - $20.00 to be delivered. $27.00 for UPS delivery. Last
year 250 wreaths were sold.
=====Old Business=====
Sweatshirt Order Report – Frances Pollack & Angy Golden
(Income $3179, expenses $3052, profit $126, with some inventory left)
Some people reported missing items or wrong sizes.
Outcome/Decision: 1) perhaps staple shirts in grocery bag to prevent any potential switching or "snitching"
and well as continued efforts to double check orders when sorting.
It was noted that Kleins, our supplier, is going out of business.
Outcome/Decision: 1) Cathy Nelson will try to get artwork from Kleins before it closes. 2) Amy Boardman
has a replacement supplier in mind for next year.
PIP (Nov. 1st) Report - Harriett Giannelis - Only about 20 parents attended PIP on 4th grade Regents
testing which was aimed at 3rd & 4th grade parents.
Outcome/Decision: If presented again, should consider 1) scheduling before October parent-teacher
conferences, 2) changing focus to curriculum from testing, and 3) incorporate more 3rd grade curriculum
information since NYS will be testing 3rd graders too.
MS Activity Night (Nov. 5) Report - Robin Steel & Vicky Myers
There was a large turnout of 140 students and it took quite awhile to sign in the students. Discussion
focused on whether if additional security was needed for this event and other events like the 7th/8th grade
dances. It was noted that volunteers should wear gloves when serving food.
Outcome/Decision: Deb Cretney will talk with Principal John Gizzi regarding his view of current security for
Middle School Activity Nights and Dances to determine the extent of the PTSO's responsibility for student
security.
Board of Education Dinner Report (Nov. 18, 6pm) - Dorothy Debbie
A wonderful dinner was provided by Ann Miller of King Ferry Inn for $13 per person; the bill hasn't been
received yet. Anne Miller also set up and cleaned up for the dinner which was served in the Middle School
Special Services room (across from the office). Michaleen's Florist & Garden Center provided the flowers.
Thanksgiving Feast Report (Nov. 17) - June Losurdo & Shelly Matheny
Total of 900 guests and children were served, which is less than previous years because there are less
children than previous years. The meal schedule was adjusted slightly to allow more time for the singing
portion of the lunch periods.
Create-A-Craft Report (Dec. 4th 10am-2pm) - Amy Boardman & June Losurdo
About 50 people attended. There were 8 adults and 7 students who volunteered their time to help. The
event had a profit of $245, since only a few new items were purchased and the rest of the offered items
were used from previous years' inventory.
Tops Receipts Collection Ending! Status - Lisa Farr
Since we only have $10,000 so far and need a minimum of $20,000 to submit receipts, the receipts we
have, if they don't reach the $20,000 minimum, will be given to Immaculate Conception School so that the
receipts don't go to waste.
=====New Business=====
Roller Skating at Reva (Auburn) Jan. 22nd - Cathy Nelson & Lisa Oltz
Everything is all ready.
Spaghetti Dinner Feb. 4th: Penni Barresi/Virginia Richardson, Amy Anderson, Ivy Mauser
Penni Barrresi will be contacting the meatball donor regarding assistance again. She will be contacting
other volunteers soon to begin the process.
Greek Peak Tubing Feb. 5th- Lisa Oltz & Stephanie Zerilli (not attending)
Safe Homes Directory Update - Pat Trotter (not attending)
Pat reported to Cathy Nelson via phone that the updates were printed for distribution, but she said that it
didn't include the new elementary school listings, at the request of the superintendent.
PIP Asst. Coord. Needed to do copying & flyer distribution - Cathy Nelson
Decision/Outcome: Amy Boardmen volunteered to help with this.
====MISC====
Safety Committee for School District wants a PTSO person on the committee. Parents with
concerns over safety might convey their concerns to you to bring before the committee. Approximately 4
meetings per year, Sept./Jan./Spring/Summer, but this year the first meeting will be 1/12/05 at 3:30 p.m.
with future dates determined. The purpose of the committee is to assure an annual review of the school
district’s school safety plan. Contact Gary Alger, Bus. Administrator at 533-4294 x4002 if interested.
CASS Parent Workshop on Thursday January 27th “would like your word of mouth and involvement”.
Kim Fleming from MS SDM call to inform me and asked how they could get more people to their meeting.
Next Meeting: Monday, January 31, 2005 7:00 p.m. Meeting, Elementary School Library
New Agenda Items:
BookSox fundraiser idea - Cathy Nelson
Scrip fundraiser idea - Tricia Thomas & Terrisue Krough
Bowling
MS Activity Night – March & April
Book Fair March 2nd-4th
Meeting was adjourned at 8:20 PM by Cathy Nelson
Respectfully submitted: Cathy Nelson for Frances Pollack
Next Meeting: Monday, January 31, 2005 7 PM, Elementary School Library