Meeting Minutes 10/10/2023

​Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: October 12th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the October 10th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the October 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Attendance
 Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Jessica Moore
Meeting Minutes Approval:
 Approval of September 2023 minutes
 No edits or revisions suggested
 Motion made by Mike Castro for approval of minutes
 2nd by Jessica Moore
 Motion approved no objections or abstentions
Principal’s Report:
 Principal’s Update
o Thank you for the second set of soccer goals…they are a big hit.
o Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
  Freaky Friday
o Olde Sawmill Highly Ranked 
 Niche.com
 A+ for Best Teachers in Ohio
 A- for Diversity 
 Free and Reduced Numbers underestimated @ 26%;
currently > 40%
 #11 Best Schools in Franklin County
 2022-2023 Ohio State Report Card
 4.5/5 Stars!

o Dublin City Schools Elementary Fall Harvest Celebration
 Costumes are welcome, not required, on Friday, October 27.
 Students should arrive to school in costume.
 Please consider the following with costume selection:
 Comfortable and allows for movement throughout the day
 No blood, weapons, masks, or scary items
 School-appropriate themes a.k.a “Rated G”...we have five
year-olds in our learning community
 Harvest Parties are scheduled from 2:50 - 3:30 on Friday,
October 27.
 Volunteers may arrive early and organize supplies in the
commons
 Staff will be available to assist volunteers
 There will not be a costume parade.

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 Upcoming dates:
o October 12 and 18 Fall Conferences
o October 16 - 19 Spirit Week?
o October 20 and 23 No School
o October 27 Classroom Harvest Parties
o October 27 Monster Mash!
o November 1 Picture Make Ups
o November 7  Election Day – No School
o November 13 - 17   Dublin Support Association Toy & Food Drive
o November 14 PTO Meeting
o November 16 Title Math Family Game Night
o November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Break
o October 27  7p - 9p Monster Mash

Presidents Report:
 Open Position-Vice President (still open)
 Open Committee chairs for next year
o Few more opportunities still open

Treasurer Report: September 2023
TREASURER'S REPORT - October 2023
Expense Changes:
5th Gr. Party/Grad - $410.00 paid for the Dublin Rec Center Pool booked for May 18th.
Revenue Changes:
School Supply Sale - Deposits totaling $870.86 from School Supply Kit Sales
Spirit Wear - Paid invoice totaling $2408.00
Kroger Rewards - Deposit totaling $2.53
Mums Sale - Deposits totaling $4,665.50 minus receipts of $698.55 for prizes. Total Profit $4,213.95
School Store - Deposit totaling $159.00
Grant Request:
2 Soccer Goals with Nets - We approved another grant for 2 more.  They have arrived and are set up.
Total purchase cost was $494.48. 

Account Standing
Savings Account - $25,311.76
Checking Account - $30,800.94
Outstanding Checks - $100
Net Balance - $56,212.49
Room Party Funds:
Kg- $100.00
1st- $230.06

2nd- $368.66
3rd- $584.00
4th- $501.64
5th- $939.51
Old Business: None
New Business:
o Donation to Dublin City School Campaign: Average of $250 yard sales, printed flyers and
other out reach
 Motion made to get 2 more goals by Jessica Moore for $250
 Motion 2 nd by Ben Opperman
 Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Updates:
 Blue Jackets –

 Currently Games are available for purchase to support
 $90 raised so far
 Celebration of Clovers Auction –
 No Update
 5 th Grade party Planning –

 Rec Center booked for May 18th

 Spring Flowers –
 No update
 Spirit Wear –
 No update
 Restaurant Night –

 10/4 Chipotle in Powell Restaurant Night – received $170.58

 Monster Mash

 Zoom meeting (10/10/2023) for planning
 Underestimated the baked good sale and pricing the sale is main area needing help
 Sign up genius for the support of the events
 Have DJ equipment
 Pre order forms for out 10/11 due 10/25 (avoid the lines!)

 Fall Mums

 Mum Sale 4,200 profit

 School Store –

 Waiting till after mum sale is completed to open
 Store is open
 School Supply Kits–

 Investigating supplier options for next year
 Discussed needs of the kit, will consider mid-year

 Bricks –

 No update

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 Tailgate –

 Event was cancelled

 Room Parents–
 No update
 Cub Scouts –
 No Update
 Camp out September 30 th , great weather and fun
 Pack meeting this week rain gutter regatta in October

 Teacher Appreciation –

 Starting this week for fall conferences.
 Looking for help week of October 18 th (Giant Eagle Catering)
 October 12 Olive Garden

 Family Game Night –

 Investigating alternative ideas for entertaining kids

Meeting Adjournment
 Mike Castro moved to adjourn the meeting 7:32 pm
o Jessica Moore seconded the motion
 Vote passed by all in attendance
 At 7:32 PM meeting was adjourned