Olde Sawmill Elementary / OSE Library
PTO Minutes: November 14th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the November 14th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the November 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Attendance
Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Meeting
October 10, 2023
Principal’s Report
Martha Barley
o Olde Sawmill Highly Ranked
o 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
o 2022-2023 Ohio State Report Card
§ 4.5/5 Stars!
§ Journey 2030 https://www.dublinschools.net/domain/1323
§ 9 Guiding Principles
§ 4 Key Focus Areas
Goal 1: Academic (Specific to Early Literacy or 6-12 Pathways)
75 % of students in grades 1-5 will meet or exceed their projected growth goal as measured from Fall to Spring on the MAP Growth Reading assessment.
Note: NWEA (MAP) states that 50% of students meeting projected growth is evidence of teacher effectiveness.
Goal 2: Academic
The percent of students who score at least average in the MAP instructional area of Numbers and Operations will increase 20%
from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.
Goal 3: Student Experience (Well-Rounded)
During the 2023-2024 school year, staff will teach all students the R-Factor curriculum through Town Halls and Connection Teams and through intentional and specific language between students and staff.
Goal 4: Student Experience (Physical and Mental Wellness)
By spring of 2024, 92% of students will report having a supportive relationship with friends, family and/or other adults from school. (Panorama Data)
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Presidents Report:
Expense Changes:
Old Business:
No Committee Updates:
Note: December PTO meeting will be cancelled
Meeting Adjournment
PTO Minutes: November 14th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the November 14th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the November 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Attendance
- Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Kecia Cropper, Ashley Oliver, Martha Barley, Jill Opperman, Ben Opperman
- Approval of October 2023 minutes
- No edits or revisions suggested
- Motion made by Mike Castro for approval of minutes
- 2nd by Jill Opperman
- Motion approved no objections or abstentions
Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Meeting
October 10, 2023
Principal’s Report
Martha Barley
- Principal’s Update
- Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
- Freaky Friday
- Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
o Olde Sawmill Highly Ranked
o 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
o 2022-2023 Ohio State Report Card
§ 4.5/5 Stars!
§ Journey 2030 https://www.dublinschools.net/domain/1323
§ 9 Guiding Principles
§ 4 Key Focus Areas
- Building Goals centered on Academic Foundation & Student Experience
Goal 1: Academic (Specific to Early Literacy or 6-12 Pathways)
75 % of students in grades 1-5 will meet or exceed their projected growth goal as measured from Fall to Spring on the MAP Growth Reading assessment.
Note: NWEA (MAP) states that 50% of students meeting projected growth is evidence of teacher effectiveness.
Goal 2: Academic
The percent of students who score at least average in the MAP instructional area of Numbers and Operations will increase 20%
from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.
Goal 3: Student Experience (Well-Rounded)
During the 2023-2024 school year, staff will teach all students the R-Factor curriculum through Town Halls and Connection Teams and through intentional and specific language between students and staff.
Goal 4: Student Experience (Physical and Mental Wellness)
By spring of 2024, 92% of students will report having a supportive relationship with friends, family and/or other adults from school. (Panorama Data)
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- Upcoming dates:
- November 13 - 17 Dublin Support Association Toy & Food Drive
- November 14 PTO Meeting
- November 16 Title Math Family Game Night
- November 22 - 24 Thanksgiving Break
- December 15 Holiday Parties
- 2:50 - 3:30 Volunteers may arrive early and organize supplies in the commons
- Staff will be available to assist volunteers
Presidents Report:
- Open Position-Vice President (still open)
- Open Committee chairs
- Family Breakfast April 12th
Expense Changes:
- 5th Gr. Party/Grad - $632.00 paid for the T-shirts
- Shared Concession - $12.89 for popcorn
- Staff Appreciation - $1,077.40 paid for conference meals
- Attorney General - $50 paid for Charitable Annual Report fee
- Teacher Refund - $15.98 reimbursed
- School Supply Sale - Deposits for $115.50 as extra back from company for delay of shipping
- Restaurant Night - Deposit for $248.88 for Chipotle and Noodles & Company
- Monster Mash - Deposited $2412.50 minus $387.38 in receipts
- School Store - Deposits totaling $553.20 purchased items for restocking totaling $405.50
- Good School Levy Campaign - $250 paid to the Levy committee
- Savings Account - $25,311.98
- Checking Account - $31,345.14
- Outstanding Checks - $15.98
- Net Balance - $56,673.10
- Kg- $100.00
- 1st- $245.06
- 2nd- $383.66
- 3rd- $584.00
- 4th- $501.64
- 5th- $1,307.51
Old Business:
- Monster Mash: Slower then past years. The fog machine from last year worked very well.
- Grant Requests
- Cara Cloakey-Library
- Over 1000 books that were donated in loving memory of Erica Kelly.
- Asking for $237.04
- Motion made by Kecia Cropper to grant request
- Motion seconded by Ashley Oliver
- Motion approved no objections or abstentions
- Cara Cloakey-Library
No Committee Updates:
- Blue Jackets –
- Celebration of Clovers Auction –
- 5th Grade party Planning – Report tomorrow 7:30 in Library
- Spring Flowers –
- Spirit Wear –
- Restaurant Night –
- Monster Mash
- Fall Mums
- School Store –
- School Supply Kits–
- Bricks –
- Tailgate –
- Room Parents–
- Cub Scouts –
- Teacher Appreciation –
- Family Game Night –
Note: December PTO meeting will be cancelled
Meeting Adjournment
- Mike Castro moved to adjourn the meeting 7:56 pm
- Ashley Oliver here seconded the motion
- Vote passed by all in attendance