MEETING MINUTES
RMS PTO MEETING
September 5, 2014
Meeting Called To Order by:
RMS Auditorium
Kari McGrath
Time: 9:16 a.m., Roosevelt Auditorium
Present: Katarina Berin, Linda Bones, Trina Bockus, Challa Cagnina, DeeDee Carr, Ed Condon, Keary Cragan, Karin
Danganan, Larry Garstki, Kim Gladden, Christina Leja, Sarah Lempia, Dongsheng (David) Li, Kari McGrath, Julie Moller,
Misty Olson, Julie Potter, Renee Sichlau, Maureen Spielman, Mary Vanker, Stacey Williams, Tonya Wilson
Executive and Administrative Reports
President’s Report
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The May 9th meeting minutes were approved.
Kari welcomed the group and introductions were made by the group as a whole.
The 2014-2015 Budget Draft was presented to the group. Kari discussed fundraising goals and how the PTO
spends their money for the teachers and the school.
Treasurer’s Report
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Kari McGrath/Sarah Lempia
Linda Bones
Please submit receipts within 30 days. Can scan and email OR put in folder in the office. Linda works full-time
and said email is the easiest way to communicate with her.
Checks are from MB if they are written out to you. Checks are voided after 90 days. Please cash checks. You can
also use a debit card connected to the PTO for larger purchases.
Linda shared Roosevelt School PTO Profit and Loss Budget vs. Actual.
Superintendent’s Report
Ed Condon
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Ed thanked the PTO for their work and how it benefits the children in our district.
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Ed shared Vision and Goals for 2015. A handout was given to the group.
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The new Strategic plan is going to be developed this year.
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Instructional technology was introduced to 5th -8th graders this year. This is 4th year of implementation.
Teachers are becoming more comfortable and weaving technology into the way kids’ learn and the focus is on
using technology effectively.
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Successful implementation of Common Core is being targeted. Parent resources will be targeted and resources
will be available to parents.
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Roosevelt Exterior Plan is still on the table. The District hopes that they will find a solution that will emphasize
children safety and ensuring that the solution looks long-term and also considers the larger community.
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Lincoln School is at capacity currently and this will most likely mean additional classrooms being added at
Lincoln. Construction would not change footprint of Lincoln School rather the school would build up.
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School district’s financial position is strong. District will be taking out a bond and they will explain to community
why this will need to happen.
Principal’s Report
Larry Garstki
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Larry thanked the PTO for its work.
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Roosevelt has 650 students total with 21 new students in the school.
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Student assemblies have happened and Larry and Tina Steketee made presentations.
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5th grade has 141 kids, 6th grade has 171 kids, 7th grade has 174 and 8th grade has 161.
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iPads are new for 5th and 6th grade. Every Tuesday is Tech Tuesday and teachers are taught how best to use the
iPads. Lindsey Johnson is the Tech Specialist.
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Wednesdays are meeting day for student concerns.
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Thursdays are curriculum days and teachers share lessons with one another. PARCC assessments are coming
and will include big changes to previous testing.
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There are now 18 cameras in the hallways. The cameras are for safety and security concerns.
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Adventure Ed will be on September 9th for the 5th graders.
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Mrs. Creigermeier is no longer here as lunchtime supervisor and Mr. Davis has taken over.
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There is a new teacher evaluation that will be implemented – this was created by Charlotte Danielson. Planning
and preparation, classroom environment, instruction and professional responsibilities are the areas that
teachers will be evaluated on.
Board Liaisons’ Report
Sarah Lempia for Judy Deogracias
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There is a new principal at Willard, Diane Wood.
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There are all new windows at Willard.
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The new process for evaluating teachers was well received.
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District 90 has been approached by the Park District about putting in artificial turf at Centennial Park.
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The traffic study has come back and is on Village website and link on D90 website. Please see details on
websites.
Activity Co-chair Reports
Green for Good
Katarina Berin
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Katarina offered up anybody calling she or other group members for information/assistance on green initiatives.
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On October 8th there will be the Walk to School Day. This is also a national effort. Please try to walk or bike to
school.
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Katarina mentioned the possibility of artificial turf being placed in Centennial Park. Park District has informally
approached D90 regarding some sort of partnership in making this happen. The Board has opened up
conversation for this issue but it’s non-committal at this point. Ed said that questions/concerns could be
presented to the Park District.
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Julie Moeller talked composting. Roy Strom can now pick up commercial compost. They would provide each
school with ‘toters’ and pick up each Friday and drop off new ones. There is no cost for our schools at this time.
More quantity could be taken and it would decrease our waste. More information is forthcoming.
Pre-Pack School Supplies/School Store
Trina Bockus/Julia Potter
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We sold about 200 boxes of pre-paid school supplies. We re-signed a contract with School Kids for next year.
The pick-up worked well in large gym.
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School store was open every day first week of school. Julia felt it went well, however, coordination of gym
uniforms was problematic again. It might be a consideration to have some on hand in school store OR have
more explicit directions in Bulldog Bulletin or school announcement so that parents know what to do.
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Assignment notebooks ran out early – Julia ordered 100 but kids still wanted them. New ones will arrive within
a couple of weeks. Resource teachers do want their kids to have them.
Spiritwear
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Julia Potter
New line out and 8th grade t-shirts are the biggest seller. New full zip fleece is available.
Fall Fun Fest
Tania Wilson
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Fall Fun Fest will be Friday October 19th, 6-9 pm. You can sign up on Sign Up Genius.
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This is not a drop-off event. There will be a parent lounge. Please volunteer and spread the word.
Grade Coordinator Updates
5th Grade
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Planning Adventure Ed for this coming Tuesday. DeeDee stated that they have been working with Mr. Mann to
implement a successful event.
New Business
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DeeDee Carr/Misty Olson
No new business.
Meeting Adjourned: 10:31 a.m.
Minutes Compiled By: Maureen Spielman, Secretary
Kari McGrath