PAC meeting minutes for 10/17/22

–Principal’s report

Field trips have started (4K went to the pumpkin patch, K went to the fire station, and half of 2nd grade went to Madison–the other half will go later in the month)
Parent teacher conferences are this week Tuesday and Wednesday
Red Ribbon week is coming
October 31 the middle and high school band will be coming to play at the elementary school
In January grades 3-5 will be attending a Herd Game and K-2 will be watching a magician show

–Treasurer’s Report

Current balance…$23,688.71
Left to spend after funds are set aside for yearly activities…$618.78
Voted on continuing to give $1500 to the elementary school for guided reading books
Voted on increasing the PBS funds from $500 to $1,000

–Updates

Student Directory…Makayla edited this document to be sent out it will be sent again later in the year with updates
Cookie Dough Fundraiser…No update at this time
Parent/Teacher conference meals…Tuesday night will be catered by Buzz’s, Wednesday night will be a walking taco night
Shout Outs…Sara is taking shout outs and will give prizes quarterly instead of monthly
Skate night…This week Thursday will be the Skate City night
Artist in Residence…
- Mrs. Osowski has Jennifer Stevens coming in March to make clay pots
- Mrs. Osowski applied for and received a SEED grant to cut costs so we may have an author come later in the year
- Volunteers will be needed in March when Jennifer comes

–New

Teacher Wish List…
- We will set up the typical Wish List as have done previously
- possibly adding a teacher wish list for flexible seating (wait until after cookie dough fundraiser)
- Add a wish list for the book vending machine
Student Appreciation-discussed ideas. Will decide at later meeting
- Water bottles–cost is a bit more than we were thinking of spending…looking into local business or Lion’s Club to ask for donations
- Stress ball in the shape of a shamrock
Spirit Wear Fundraiser
- We received 2 bids. After discussion, we decided to work with Shamrock Graphics. We expect the sale to begin later this week
Dance/Fun Night
- DJ has been booked for both. Mary will coordinate the Dance.

–Bylaw review/Officer Positions- decided to discuss at next meeting

Next Meeting: Monday November 14, 5:30 at Freedom Elementary School staff lounge