Attendees: Jenny Workum, Dave Shirey, Mark Severin, Velda Coley, Jen DiBenedetto, Marcy Prebeg, Laura Stith Deck, Lori Raser, Lori Ware, Tracy Johnson, Terry Armstrong, Jane Dolan, Barb Culbertson, Jerome Rogers, John Allenson, Jennifer Rodes, Angela Cook, Pete Riddle, Kris Shellum-Allenson, Jill Fisher, April Flessa, Diane Brueggemann

1. Meeting Opening – A motion was made to open the meeting (Motion – Laura Deck, Second – Barb Culbertson).

   1. Jenny Workum thanked COSI chairs and volunteers and read some of the thank you notes for COSI received from students.

   2. Thanks to Membership and Silent Auction Raffle ticket sales people, Laura Deck for the directory, and Barb Culbertson and Jane Dolan for the teacher’s breakfast.

1. Recording Secretary – Diane Brueggemann

   1. Approval of September 1, 2010 minutes (Motion – Marci Prebeg, Second - Lori Ware).

   2. Approval of September 28, 2010 minutes (Motion – Angela Cook, Second - Jennifer Rodes).

1. Treasurer’s Report – Jennifer Rodes

   1. Jennifer distributed Cash Flow Since Last Meeting Sheet. Mrs. Armstrong requested a report detailing the amount spent and amount remaining in the individual teacher funds. Jennifer will provide this.

   2. Approval of budget (Motion - Lori Ware, Second Mark Severin).

1. Principal’s Report – Angela Cook

   1. Salad bar option coming to Kilgour lunch room starting second quarter.

   2. Option for prepay lunch is now available – see Ms. Brenda.

   3. October 15 is official parent conference day but many teachers are holding conferences throughout the month.

   4. Approved for an additional 2^nd grade teacher. Interviews are being scheduled. Goal is to have this resolved by October 18 and to move as few students as possible.

   5. Ms. Cosmah is expecting. The student teacher will take over the classroom.

   6. Learning is cool event turned out really well. Players were not able to go around to the entire school but promised to return for other events.

1. Teachers’ Report – Terry Armstrong and Tracy Johnson

   1. Ms. Armstrong thanked everyone for the October 1^st teacher breakfast, terrific Tuesdays and COSI.

   2. Ms. Johnson mentioned that the teachers are very happy to have new computers. Jenny Workum mentioned that we need to follow up on the results of the grant.

1. New Business

   1. Suggestion was made to revisit the $25 technology fee in the spring. There is no impact on the student if the fee is not paid. The Apple Representative is developing a quote for supplying computers for the remaining 4^th grade classrooms.

   2. PTA and the Kilgour office staff are working on a plan to send home all correspondence with the youngest child in the family in an attempt to reduce paper. Kilgour parent Lauren Woods has offered to help spearhead organizing this effort. Also we were reminded that we have a paper recycler in the parking lot.

   3. Growing up program usually happens in 4^th, 5^th and 6^th grades and consists of discussing changes in your body with growing up. Researching options for this program. If anyone has any organization that can provide this please advise Ms. Cook.

   4. Lori Ware reported that the Girl Scouts are sponsoring a self-defense class presented by Debbie and Mike Gardner. It is on October 22, 2010 and the cost is $5 per person or $10 per family. Look for more information in the synopsis.

   5. Proposals

      1. Steve Wetzel submitted a proposal to include a second newsletter in the Synopsis email called KSB Corner (Kilgour Sports Boosters). Motion to approve – Lori Raser, Second - Mark Severin. Motion passed.

      2. Mark Severin proposed that we approach organizations/companies/people to sponsor events such as COSI, Harvest Jam, Winter Concert, Yearbook, Memory Book, Great Gatherings, etc. Anyone chairing an event who wanted to pursue sponsorship would contact Mark. Mark mentioned that we would not be soliciting families for these sponsorships. Jennifer Rodes mentioned that we have $90,000 in the treasury which we should probably earmark for something. Jenny Workum stated that maybe we need a second proposal to propose that a certain percentage each year is earmarked for certain needs. Discussion to continue in November on earmarking funds for specific needs. Motion to approve on the sponsorship proposal - Mark Severin, Second - Lori Raser. Passed with one member abstaining.

      3. Velda Coley proposed an on-going fundraising opportunity to provide financial stability through Shaklee. Skaklee is the #1 nutritional company and conducts over 80,000 quality tests annually on their products. Shaklee leads the environmental movement by example – no toxins in products. There would be no cost to the PTA for this fundraiser as people can purchase directly from the Shaklee on-line store with products delivered to the customer’s home with 16% to 30% going back to Kilgour. To get started the PTA would fill out an application, set up a website using a template and then direct people to the website. Jenny Workum suggested that the PTA board check out the website (www.Shaklee.com) to gauge interest and estimate return and then vote at the November meeting.

1. Old Business

   1. A Kilgour family had a home fire and needs assistance. Motion to purchase a $499 Walmart gift card was made by Laura Deck, seconded by Lori Raser. The motion was voted and passed.

   2. The directory went to the printer on September 27th. Turnaround is 1-4 weeks. The form has been changed to be more parent friendly for parents living in separate households.

1. Board Members’ Update

   1. President – Jenny Workum – report above.

   2. President –Elect – Dave Shirey

      1. November 19^th Silent Auction Event: The focus has been on sponsorships. Invitations are at the printer. Looking for donation items for the auction and Great Gathering hosts. Contact Kristen Bickel or Amy Adam if you would like to host a Great Gathering.

   3. First Vice Presidents – Room Parents – Barb Culbertson & Jane Dolan

      1. Coffee Emporium donated coffee for the Teacher’s breakfast.

   4. Second Vice Presidents – Programs – Dena Hipskind & April Flessa

      1. No update.

   5. Third Vice Presidents – Carnival – Marcy Prebeg

      1. All is good for carnival.

   6. Fundraising Chair – Lori Raser & Lori Ware

      1. Coupon for Brueggers Bagels in Tuesday envelope.

      2. Cookie dough sales for 5^th and 6^th coming soon.

      3. Sally Foster coming soon.

      4. 7490 boxtops were turned in from the summer collection..

      5. Entertainment book sales are wrapping up.

   7. Sponsorship – Mark Severin

      1. Mark distributed the list of sponsors for the Silent Auction which included David Dawson at Sibcy Cline, PetSuites, PetSpot, Statman, Harris and Eyrich, Specialty Underwriters Group, Scale Creep Miniatures, Barron, Peck, Bennie & Schlemmer, Heekin & Heekin, Gentle Smiles Dr. Elisabeth Plas, Richards Industries, Greater Cincinnati Credit Union, and an anonymous donor.

   8. Inside/Outside Enrichment – Kristen Bickel – Everybody Counts January 24-28

Liz Koch & Lauran McHaffie –Skiing Club

Open = Skating Club

Aimee Bashor – Bowling Club

Corresponding Secretary –Aronda Rodgers

1. Barb Culbertson will email Aronda the list of thank you notes needed for the teacher breakfast.

1. Public Relations – Beth Schenk – not present

   1. If you have any publicity items please send to Beth.

2. Auditor – Kris Shellum-Allenson – nothing to report

3. Buildings and Grounds – Jules Hemsky – not present

   1. Fall Clean Up scheduled for Saturday, November 6 from 10-2. Students who participate and bring a parent can get a homework pass!

4. Membership –Nikki Kingery, Olga Davies, Lynne Stuart &Trudy Ashinger

   1. 100% participant from teaching staff!

5. Technology – Steve Wetzel, Beata Heekin – not present

6. Scholarship – Judy Neff and Laura Deck

   1. Preparations for next year’s award will start in December.

1. LSDMC - nest meeting is October 25, 2010 4:30 pm in the library.

1. Closing

   1. A motion was made to close the meeting by Jerome Rodgers – Seconded by Laura Deck.

Respectfully Submitted,

Diane Brueggemann