Christ the King-PTO

CKS PTO Board Meeting

MINUTES

January 16, 2014, 1 p.m.

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People in attendance: Katherine Marsella (President), Kathy Mumma (Vice President), Mary Ann Lickteig (Secretary), Tara Banks (Treasurer), Tracey Whitney (Administrative Representative), Jon Hughes (Advancement Director), Odile Steel (Associate Principal)

Meeting started at 1:05 p.m.

1. Opening Prayer

2. Accept minutes from December meeting -- Tara Banks moved to accept, Kathy Mumma seconded. Minutes were accepted.

3. Approve amended minutes from November meeting -- Katherine Marsella moved to accept, Kathy Mumma seconded. Amended minutes were accepted.

4. Public Comment -- None

5. Treasurer’s Report -- Tara Banks

a. The Christmas Extravaganza made about $3,000 making our net cash raised to date $23,958.73.

b. Katherine reported that the Barnes & Noble Book Fair made $1,297. We got 15 percent of in-store sales when people mentioned CKS and 10 percent of online sales. Gift wrapping brought in just over $130 (all tips), the bulk of which we used to buy the Nook we raffled.

6. Old Business

a. Ice Skating Report -- Tara Banks

About 50 people came to the Jan. 12 event and we grossed $109. There may be a few expenses to pay.

b. Cabaret/Silent Auction Update -- Katherine Marsella and Mary Ann Lickteig

1. Mary Ann reported that the decorating committee met Jan. 15 and decided that the masks of comedy and tragedy used several years ago will hang on the back curtain as the main stage decoration. White nylon netting and tiny white lights will hang on each side.

2. Katherine said there has been a good response from the class parents’ e-mails asking for three Cabaret/Silent Auction volunteers from each class.

3. Odile suggested asking teachers to offer outings -- such as mini golf and ice cream or bowling -- as auction items.

c. Teacher Appreciation Update -- Katherine Marsella

1. Teacher Appreciation has been allocated $1,600. Revenue comes from Popcorn Friday ($965.84), family skating events ($110.16) and some from the Barnes & Noble Book Fair.

2. New this year was the dinner we catered from Chipotle for teachers on the night of the Christmas concert.

3. Some funds were used for Christmas gifts for staffers, including custodians and kitchen staff.

4. Activities for the rest of the year are planned.

d. Pick date for CKS Night at Laker Monsters game -- Jon Hughes

We picked Saturday Aug. 2, a night that honors military personnel and offers fireworks.

e. Discuss speaker and other ideas for February PTO meeting --Katherine Marsella

We are considering inviting a police officer to talk about social media safety or a representative from the Abbey Group to talk about our lunch program.

f. Father-Daughter Dance Update -- Katherine Marsella

Planning for the Feb. 1 event is going well.

7. New Business

a. School Board Report -- Mary Ann Lickteig

1. The January meeting was cancelled

2. School Board president Bob Clark, via Katherine, reported that all parents are encouraged to read the mid-year School Board report. Bob is working on getting a bus to run from Middlebury to CKS, Rice and possibly Mater Christi. Bob also wants to encourage kids to use the school’s new piano.

b. Catholic Schools Week -- Odile Steel

1. Faculty, staff and student council will serve a pancake breakfast for parishioners on Sunday, Jan. 26 to kick off the week.

2. Principal Angela Pohlen wants the kids to have fun and to feel proud of their school.

3. Activities include recognizing service providers in our community, games, surprises and Mass at Rice High School.

c. Principal - Parent Coffee -- Katherine Marsella

The first coffee is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Jan. 21.

e. Review future PTO Meeting Dates -- Katherine Marsella

1. Because Angela Pohlen has regular conflicts on Thursdays, the remaining daytime PTO meetings will move to 1 p.m. on Wednesdays (March 12 and May 14.)

2. Evening PTO meetings are now scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 20 and 6 p.m . April 10.

Meeting adjourned at 2:28 p.m.