Recap: 4/12/23 PTO Meeting

Thanks to everyone who attended our final PTO meeting of the year on 4/12!

We are happy to share that we have filled many of our board positions for 2023-2024! We are still looking for a president.

2023-2024 PTO Board

VP - Ryan Gailey

Fundraising Coordinator - Megan Reed

Treasurer - Josiah Redford

Secretary - Marisa Sarbacher

Principal’s Report

  • John and team working on 6th grade needs.

  • Next year, Hamilton will have full-time PBIS staff member.

  • Hamilton is almost fully staffed for next year, with enrollment anticipated to go up from current enrollment of 728 students.

  • All posted positions closed 4/12 and John will review applications.

  • Re. the principal position, Angie Hicks has reached out to Kathleen Doherty to choose staff for the interview panel, which will have parent representation, too.

  • PTO has paid for soccer nets, balls and other items for the new playground.

  • May 1-5 is Staff appreciation week, with a staff lunch scheduled for May 4th. Sign up to bring food here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A49AAAD29A6FF2-hamilton

  • 8th grade graduation is Thursday, June 8th. Arrive at 9am; event starts at 10am and will conclude by 11:15.

  • John is working with staff to send out communication to parents about various items to complete before end of year.

  • West High School Orientation for 8th grade should be happening soon via Zoom.

PTO Budget Updates

  • ~$7,500 in the PTO account 

  • Adam has completed state and federal tax filings.

  • Adam will connect with new treasurer to walk them through process.

Funding Requests

  • PTO discussed and approved a request to send staff to a restorative justice seminar and discussed a student mural request.

  • Other requests that come in after this meeting will be reviewed and voted on via email.

Fundraising Updates

  • Megan Reed will coordinate First Day School Supplies and future spirit wear initiatives.

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