PTSO Minutes –March 2013
Present- Marla Dyer-Biggin, Peggy Hiller, Sue Rodgers, Lori Mitchell, Theresa Neumaier, Megan Heil,
Gretchen Nies
Meeting was called to order at 7:30a.m. On Wed. March 13, 2013
Student’s Leadership Report- given by Meg Heil.
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Dance recap- the spring dance had a low attendance but did make money. There was a safe
environment with no reported incidents.
They will have a leadership brainstorming session for fundraising ideas.
The Summit Foundation will provide a Youth Giving Fund of $10,000.00 The Leadership team
will decide to whom to give the grants.
Approval of February Minutes-Lori Mitchell made the motion to approve with Sue Rodgers second.
President’s report-given by Marla Dyer-Biggin.
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Pay-pal link is up and running. The text will be edited when our non-profit status is reinstated.
Grant Request-given by Peggy Hiller for the after-prom committee.
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The after-prom party is scheduled for May 4th 2013 at the Silverthorne Rec. Center.
Last year 112 students attended.
This year she’s anticipating 200+ students to attend.
Last year one challenge was that prom was held at Keystone. This year prom will take place at
the pavilion which is within walking distance to the rec. center.
It takes $7000.00 to put on this event.
Scheduled activities include: Casino ($2300.00), Hypnotist ($1500.00), swimming ($1200.00 for
lifeguards and staff), D.J., Photo booth, pizza and breakfast.
Supported by the Drug Free Coalition.
Breckenridge Mountain Rotary is the fiscal sponsor.
E-mail blast will be sent out to parents asking for monetary donation.
Students will be charged $10.00 for admission. Tickets will be pre-sold to get students’ buy-in.
Marla Dyer-Biggin made the motion to approve $200.00 grant request with a second from Sue
Rodgers.
Vice President’s report-Volunteer appreciation event will take place in April or May. Sue Schulman will
chair. Date needs to be set. Location determined to be Back Country Brewery as last year’s event was
held there and group satisfied with their value and service.
Treasurer’s Report-given by Lori Mitchell.
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Received a check from Kroger for $830.00
Checking account balance is $7284.61
Administration’s Report-given by Gretchen Nies.
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Planning 2 days in August prior to school starting for Registration.
Students can have their pictures taken and pay fees.
Two grade levels per day. Students can adjust class schedules with counselors.
A suggestion was made for a “safe “study hall with volunteer chaperones.
This is primarily needed in the winter months. Computer access for the students is
important during this time. Monday hours would be 2:15-5p.m. and Tuesdays through
Thursdays from 3-5:00 p.m. E-mail blast for volunteers. It was suggested that all
volunteers should have a mandatory background check.
A Career Fair is scheduled for May 9th 2013 from 9:20-12:05p.m.
April 5th is the Summer Job fair.
Students have registered for next year. Schedules available after spring break.
Fundraising Report-Box tops were submitted. Marla would like us to document where all jars are
located within the community.
Other Business- Julia Guidney joined meeting prior to scholarship meeting. Theresa Neumaier made a
motion to award 5 scholarships this year instead of 4. Lori Mitchell second.
Adjournment at 9:10 a.m.
Next meeting will be Wednesday, April 10th at 7:30 a.m.
Respectfully submitted by: Theresa Neumaier, Secretary