WMS PTO Meeting
February 19, 2016

I.  Meeting was called to order by Renee Gable at 9:29am.

II.  Minutes from January’s meeting were approved, motion: A. Buie, 2nd: T. Milavec.

III.  Principal’s Report
	A.  Teachers/staff are gearing up for Georgia Milestone testing; starts after spring break.
	B.  5th grade parent night is 3/24.
	C.  Track practice starts on Monday, 2/22.
	D.  The 8th grade dance is tonight from 6-8pm.
	E.  8th graders visit Whitewater High School on 2/29.
	F.  5th grade visitation day is 4/29; we are expecting about 250 6th graders.

IV.  Treasurer’s Report
	A.  A budget report was given to all attendees.  We are currently on budget.  The main activity right now is money coming in and going out for 8th grade dance expenses.
	B.  Because of the low number of 8th grade dance tickets sold, the PTO is looking to be over budget by $600.  This number will be lower if more students purchase tickets at the door.
	C.  We made $22 from the Amazon Smile program.
	
V.  Funds Requests: Ms. Casey Jones, cheerleading sponsor, is asking for $900 for a reusable, velcro run-through banner to be used at football games and other school activities.  It was approved, motion: A. Buie, 2nd: J. Bibby.

VI.  Committee Reports
	Note: All current committee chairs, please let Renee Gable know if you do not intend to keep your position for the 2016-2017 school year.  If you are not in charge of a committee and are interested in doing so, please also contact Renee Gable at reneegable1010@icloud.com.  
	A.  8th grade dance: the dance is tonight from 6-8.  We need a few extra parents at the door to collect money for tickets.  Parents, please come into the building for pick up.
	B.  Grade level parent reps: A standardized letter will be going home to all students after spring break asking for donations for End-Of-The-Year teacher gifts.
	C.  Hospitality
		1.  The “Coffee Bar” is next week for teachers and staff.  It will be coffee, fruit, and treats and will be ready when teachers arrive in the morning.
		2.  Ardis is organizing the hospitality closet and needs to purchase some containers and a step ladder.  She will purchase the needed items from her budget.
		3.  Julia Souder is taking over hospitality for the 2016-2017 school year.

VII.  Other Business
	A.  The End-of-Year Yearbook signing party will be Wednesday, 5/11 after school.  Tickets will be $5.  There will be a DJ, and students will receive pizza, a drink, and a pen.
	B.  There was a suggestion that information about the Amazon Smile program be included in parent information packets.

VIII.  Meeting adjourned at 9:52am, motion: T. Milavec, 2nd: A. Buie.

*The next meeting is 3/18 at 9:30am.  The April meeting will be held off-site because of testing.