WMS PTO Meeting
3-18-2016

I.  The meeting was called to order by Renee Gable at 9:34am.

II.  The minutes were approved from February’s meeting, motion: A. Buie, 2nd L. Ryckeley.

III.  Vicki Dyer presented the upcoming Bark For Life event, which is part of Relay for Life.  It is held 4/24 in PTC from 1:00-4:30pm and is a fun-filled walk for the whole family.  The K9 Club students are volunteering for the event, and Ms. Dyer is looking for additional WMS students who would be willing to volunteer.  All money raised goes towards our Relay for Life team.  The flyer is posted on the WMS PTO Facebook page and will be sent home via IC messenger.  Please contact Vicki Dyer for more information at 678-817-0186.

IV.  Principal’s Report
	A.  Track season is underway; all events are listed on the Athletics calendar on the school website.
	B  The drama club had a performances 3/18 and 3/19.  
	C.  3/24 is 5th Grade Parent Night at 6:30.  4/29 is the day that all rising 6th grade students will visit WMS during the school day.
	D.  Georgia Milestones testing begins April 12.  A schedule came home with the report cards.
	E.  The annual student dodgeball tournament is Wednesday, May 4.  Kids form teams and pay $5 to participate.  The tournament takes place during their connection periods.  Students will receive more information closer to the date.  All money raised goes towards Relay for Life.
 	F.  Hiring needs:
		1.  A science/social studies teacher for 6th or 7th grade.  This vacancy is because Ms. Pittman is retiring.
		2.  Custodian
		3.  Bus drivers; there is a possibility of hiring someone to drive only for field trips.

V.  Treasurer’s Report: A copy of the budget was given to all attendees.  We are currently on budget.   After February’s meeting, the board received a funds request from the clinic for $276.10 to purchase a new wheelchair.  Per the bylaws, the board voted and approved this request.

VI.   No new requests for funds at this time.  

VII.  Committee Reports
	A.  Cultural Arts: the only remaining event for this school year is for 7th grade: 4/22 Manga African Dance.
	B.  Yearbook Party: In May, there will be a party after school for students to come and have friends sign their yearbooks.  There will be music, pizza, drinks, and each paying student will receive a Wildcats pen.  More information will be sent home.
	C.  End-Of-Year letters will go home to all students after spring break, soliciting donations for teacher gifts.  
	D.  Spirit Wear: we will sell spirit wear at the 5th grade parent night, 3/24 6:30pm.
	E.  Teacher Hospitality: the next event is April 4/20, and the theme is Southern Soul Food.  A Signup Genius will be sent out to volunteers.  Ardis continues to work on organizing the hospitality closet.
	F.  Landscape
		1.  Doug Riesberg has sent letters to Home Depot and Lowe’s asking for donations.  
		2.  We would like to have a campus work day to clean up and beautify the courtyards and other areas.  Tentatively we have scheduled this work day to be Earth Day, 4/27, so that students can participate as well.  More information to come.
	
VIII.  Other business:  
	A.  For the 8th grade gift, the PTO is looking into purchasing a new sound system for the gym.  We are unsure of the cost and may need to combine this year’s funds with next year’s funds and purchase it at a later date.  Ms. Baldwin suggested that the PE department, Dr. Warren, Mr. Bruton, and Mr. Patterson be involved with the decision making as well.  
	B.  The April PTO meeting will be held off site, due to testing, at Broadway Diner at 9:30am on 4/15. 
	C.  2016-2017 PTO positions
		1.  An IC message will go home to all current and upcoming parents asking for interest in PTO positions.  Per the bylaws, there is a 2 year time limit for someone to hold a position, with an option for a 3rd year if no one new wants that particular position after the 2nd year.  
		2.  At the May PTO meeting, we will vote in the new PTO positions.

IX.  The meeting was adjourned at 10:06am, motion: K. Plowman, 2nd: A. Buie.

The next PTO meeting will be 4/15 at 9:30am at Broadway diner (off campus due to testing).