Indian Landing PTO Minutes
October 6, 2022
Attendees: Marcie Ware, Molly Hickey, Cathleen Melick, Melissa Kelsey, Mark Elledge, Kim Saxon, Sue Leader, Katy Stevenson
Principal’s Report- Marcie Ware
Prior Treasurer Nate Chenenko has resigned and will no longer continue as Treasurer
Welcome to our new treasurer, Cathleen Melick!
School Assembly in September went well- it was the first school wide indoors assembly since COVID. Partner made an appearance! Partners’ Pride expectations and school-year activities were discussed.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Friday, Oct 14- Dinner, dance and a movie (Encanto) night in the IL gym, courtesy of Project Lead.
November is Native American Heritage Month- Project Lead is organizing events. Look out for event announcements in October.
Class directory notifications will be sent out in October.
Fundraising & Budget updates- Monica Wallen
Monica highlighted the fundraising for the fall and spring:
- Fall- Spiritwear, Finger Lakes Coffee Roasters, Everyone Counts Campaign
- Spring- Square1Art, Scholastic Bookfair
Monica reviewed the 2022-23 budget and discussed potential modifications.
BOE report- Mark Elledge
The Penfield School Board met on 10/4.
The school district underwent routine internal and external audits- no major issues arose.
The NYS comptroller audit of the school district occurred over the summer- purchasing processes were the audit’s focus. Results will be published in October.
The school district worked with the NYS School Board Association, which lobbies on behalf of NYS schools, to set their legislative agenda for the next state session.
Morning SEL blocks- The group provided Mark with feedback on how it is going. The implementation has gone smoothly at IL. The buddy class set up is going especially well. It would be great to expand the program into middle and high school.
Membership Drive updates- Susan Leader
We have 80 memberships, our goal this fall is for 100 members. The drive will continue in October with giveaways.
Events/Clubs
B2SB- It was a fun night! Next year, we could potentially spread out onto the fields and offer lawn games and consider a tent for any entertainment. Families should be encouraged to either have dinner at the food trucks, bring their own picnics or eat at home first.
Curriculum Night- Next year, the PTO could have tables at multiple entrances.
Chess Club- It is off to a good start! There was great interest this fall with ~60 students signed up. The PTO looks forward to supporting the spring registrants.
Hispanic Heritage Month celebration Encanto Family Movie Night- Project Lead is doing a great job!
Make a Difference Food Drive- IL families will be encouraged to donate Cranberry Sauce and Brownie mix (Oct 17-22)
Pancake Breakfast (10/22)- run by IL staff, proceeds will be donated to UNICEF’s Ukraine Fund.
Possible Bingo Night (11/18)- We are looking for volunteers. Melissa Kelsey to lead.