Chestnutwold Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)

General Meeting Agenda: Wednesday, December 3rd

Approval of minutes
- November meeting minutes approved
ChCK Trait: Integrity
- “Knowing what must be done does away with fear”-Rosa Parks
Thanks
- Christine Shindler, Meghan Grissom, Beth Clauss, Volunteers for Election day, Mr. Gary
Teacher’s Remarks
- Thank you for the laminator and laptop stand
Principal’s Remarks
- Planning for a winter sing a long. More details to come
- School will remain virtual through December 9th, school board voting tomorrow 12/3/2020
IDC Update
- IDC reps met with Belonging and Sociocultural Identities in School (BASIS) team.
  - Plan to provide training for all staff in the district
  - Aim to make every student feel comfortable in school
  - Developing an equity team for each building and a district team, etc.
  - School board voted to attend anti racism training
  - The district has developed a People of Color Infinity Group
- Nearly half of the bus drivers have been out on leave → utilization of part time drivers
  - Should be resolved come Monday 12/7
Treasurers’ Report
- Balance: $22,064.42 up from $16,006.90 in October
- Expenditures: $641.43 for our PTO Today membership of $494.00 and a classroom enhancement for 1st grade for $147.34
- Deposits: $6,698.86, mostly due to the telethon raising $5,100, the clothing drive donations earning $827.80, and election day bake sale earning $664.54
Easy Money Announcements
- Amazon smiles- last month totaled $147.34
- Box Tops year to date earned $123.90 for the year, please scan your receipt to the box tops app!
Chairmen Announcements
- Book Fair- ends 12/4
- Cultural Newsletter- Latanya King will chair this, others have also volunteered to help. If anyone is interested in volunteering, please reach out to the PTO.
Upcoming Dates/Events
- Book Fair ends 12/4
- Taddeos winter plant sale 12/4 - 12/6
Next Meeting
- Wednesday, January 6, 2021
Questions/Comments/Concerns