Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: January 9th, 2024
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the January 9th, 2024 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the January 2024 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Attendance

• Mike Castro, Craig Walter, Ben Opperman, Jill Opperman, Mike Gilliam, Daniele Gilliam, Ashley Oliver, Nick Bertrams

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of November 2023 minutes
• No edits or revisions suggested
• Motion made by Ashley Oliver for approval of minutes
• 2nd by Mike Castro
• Motion approved no objections or abstentions

 
Principal’s Report:
Principal’s Update

• Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
  • Freaky Friday
• Family Breakfast    April 12, 2024
• OSE Staff will organize and host
  • $500.00 budget Confirmed

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Upcoming dates:                                                       
January 15                                                     No School
February 15 and 22                                     Winter Conferences
February 16                                                  No School for Students / Staff Work Day
February 19                                                   No School
March 5 - 21                                                 Spring Flower Sale
March 18 - 22                                               Spring Break
 
Presidents Report:

• No Updates

Treasurer Report:
TREASURER'S REPORT - January 2024
Activity since Nov 2023 meeting
Expense Changes:

• Office Supplies - $105.34 for 2 - portable JBL speakers
• Bonding/Insurance - Dublin City Schools $223.00 for insurance bonding
• Teacher Refund - $100.00 reimbursed

Revenue Changes:

• Restaurant Night - Deposit for $70 for Raising Cane's
• Kroger Rewards - Deposit for $405.30
• School Store - Deposits totaling $606.73 purchased items for restocking totaling $68.62

Grant Request:
Miss Kelley Memory Book Stickers - $237.04 paid
Account Standing

• Savings Account - $25,312.40
• Checking Account - $31,777.19
• Outstanding Checks - $10.00
• Net Balance - $57,099.59

Room Party Funds:

• Kg- $100.00
• 1st- $311.80
• 2nd- $361.70
• 3rd- $614.00
• 4th- $501.64
• 5th- $1,332.51

 
Old Business: None
 
New Business:

• Grant Request:  
  • Amanda O’Neil-Music Teacher
  • Ukuleles amount requested 16 total for a full classroom set
  • Jill Opperman made a motion to approve the grant as presented
    • Motion amended from 754.08 to $1400
      • Mike Castro 2nd amended motion
      • Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Updates:

• School Supplies:
  • Signed contract with the company from last year
  • Getting responses back from teachers
• PJ and Pancakes:
  • Planning to convert this event to a multicultural event (March 8th)

• Spring Flowers –
  • Flower sales March 5th
  • Online close March 19th
  • Delivery date is TBD
• Spirit Wear –
  • Doing student design sheet
  • Working on different ideas
• Restaurant Night –

• Thursday Jan. 11th this night at Bibibop
• March will be City BBQ
• Papa John’s for April

• Bricks –
  • Will send out the forms around spring break
• Cub Scouts –
  • Just submitted new charter for next year
  • Olde Sawmill, Chapman, and Hopewell scouts (25 total)
  • Four 5th graders starting to wind down
  • Pinewood Derby February 15
• Staff Appreciation –
  • Two dates for dinners coming up in February
  • One night family fundraiser at City BBQ in Powell
  • Other night is undecided
  • Projecting budget challenges with remaining amount
• Family Game Night –
  • Feb 9th is the date of event @ 6:30
  • Planning for Tiger Woo to come to the event
  • Targeting a meeting next Monday
  • Flyers being updated, along with supplies being ordered
  • It will be at Davis with Pizza & Pop

Meeting Adjournment

• Jill Opperman moved to adjourn the meeting 7:59 pm
  • Ashley Oliver seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 7:59 PM meeting was adjourned

​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

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Kecia Cropper, Ashley Oliver, Martha Barley, Jill Opperman, Ben Opperman

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• 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

Principal’s Report:
Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Meeting
October 10, 2023
 
Principal’s Report                                                                                                                                     
Martha Barley

• Principal’s Update
  • Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
    •  Freaky Friday

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

Treasurer Report: November 2023
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

Revenue Changes:

• 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

Grant Request:

• Good School Levy Campaign - $250 paid to the Levy committee

Account Standing

• Savings Account - $25,311.98
• Checking Account - $31,345.14
• Outstanding Checks - $15.98
• Net Balance - $56,673.10

Room Party Funds:

• 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. 

New Business:

• 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

 
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

 

​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

​Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: September 12th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the September 12th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the September 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Attendance

• Mike Castro, Kecia Cropper, Jessica Moore, Ben Opperman, Jill Opperman, Ashley Oliver, Sanae Khelladi, Mike Gillam, Ashley Walter, Tricia Hoffman, Michelle Bartosiewicz, Perry Jenkins, Martha Barley

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of August 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

Principal’s Report:

• School Supply Kits are in!

 

• Thank you for the soccer goals…the are a big hit.

 

• Learn the Facts at a Community Conversation
  • Members of the Dublin City Schools district leadership team are hitting the road and joining the principal of every school for a co-hosted Community Conversation. These Community Conversation events will be levy-focused, providing an opportunity to learn facts and ask questions about the upcoming levy and bond issue. Our school’s Community Conversation event will be Wednesday, September 20th @ 6:30 p.m. We welcome everyone to come and be a part of this informative session. Together, let's make our community stronger through open dialogue and shared knowledge. See you there!

 

• Musical @ Scioto February 15, 2024
  • Freaky Friday

 

• PTO Storage
  • Consolidated PTO supplies are in the garage and the shed

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Upcoming dates:             

• September 19                                    Fall Picture Day
• September 19 @ 6:00p                  EL Curriculum Night
• September 20 @ 6:30p                  Community Conversation –Levy Focused
• October 3  2p - 7p                            Blood Drive
• October 12 & 18                               Fall Conferences
• October 20, 23                                   NO SCHOOL
• October 27 @ 2:50                           Fall Harvest parties (volunteers to classrooms @ 2:45)
• October 27  7p - 9p                          Monster Mash

 
Presidents Report:

• Open Position-Vice President (still open)
• Open Committee chairs for next year
  • Few more opportunities still open

Treasurer Report: September 2023
Taxes and District Organization Renewal
We have filed Form 990-N (e-Postcard) for the 2022-2023 tax year. I have submitted all necessary paperwork central office. 
 
Expense Changes:

• Expense Changes: Office Supplies - Bought paper for printing 10 reams $62.40

Revenue Changes:

• School Supply Sale - Deposits totaling $320.00 for Words I Use, Planners, and Kg journal sales.
• Membership Drive -  Deposits totaling $1400.00
• Spirit Wear - Deposits totaling $2804.00 We have not received the invoice from the shop for the purchased items so that will go down.
• Kroger Rewards - Deposit totaling $425.85
• Mums Sale - Deposits totaling $247.00 from a few cash orders.

Grant Approval/Payments
Grant Request:
2 Soccer Goals with Nets - We approved $460.00 but the estimate did not include taxes so we as an executive board voted to add $40 to the grant to make it $500.  Total purchase cost was $494.48.
Balances:
                Teacher class room fund letter shared with
Old Business: None
New Business:

• Soccer Goals: Grant to purchase another set, bump up original grant from 500à 1000
  • Motion made to get 2 more goals by Jessica Moore for $1000
  • Motion 2nd by Kecia Cropper
  • Motion approved no objections or abstentions

 
 
 
 
 
Updates:

• Blue Jackets –
  • Will update the link for Blue Jackets tickets
  • Currently Pre-season games are available for purchase ($10 per ticket comes back to PTO)
  • Once Pre-season is over it will switch to regular season games
• Celebration of Clovers Auction –
  • Worked with Scottish corners to understand how they conducted the auction
  • Event is planned for spring (TBD)
• 5th Grade party Planning –
  • Starting planning with meeting Wednesday 13th
• Spring Flowers –
  • NA, working on fall flowers
• Spirit Wear –
  • Completed
  • Invoice received
  • Tye dyed shirt most bought
  • Need to coordinate the mum sale and sprit sale there was lots of communication at once
• Restaurant Night –
  • 9/13 Noodles September 13 4-8 pm
  • 10/4 Chipotle in Powell Restaurant Night
• Monster Mash
  • Underestimated the baked good sale and pricing the sale is main area needing help
  • Sign up genius for the support of the events
  • Investigating finding a DJ
• Fall Mums
  • Profit so far is $4913 for the mums (without buying the prizes)
  • 9/21 is the pickup date for mums
  • 117 students participated
• School Store –
  • Waiting till after mum sale is completed to open
• School Supply Kits–
  • Investigating supplier options for next year
  • Discussed needs of the kit, will consider mid-year
• Bricks –
  • Installed the bricks out front of the building

 

• Tailgate –
  • Date is TBD
• Room Parents–
  • Have a room parent for every class
• Cub Scouts –
  • OSE PTO charters cub scout packs
  • Had family join night on August 24th, couple new people have joined
  • Kicked off popcorn sale
  • Rocket launch, fall camp out and other events starting
  • About 25 scouts in the Pack
• Teacher Appreciation –
  • No Update
• Family Game Night –
  • No Update on family game night
• Clover Run – Ben Opperman
  • No Update

Meeting Adjournment

•  Ashley Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting 8:31 pm
  • Mike Castro seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 8:32 PM meeting was adjourned

Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: August 22th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the August 2023, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the August 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Attendance

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Ashley Oliver, Jill Opperman, Kecia Cropper, Senthil Kumal, Jessica Moore, Sussana Scirto, Ariel Kuruk  , Ashley Walter, Michelle Bartosiewicz, Tricia Hoffman, Nick Bertrams, Ashley Oliver, Perry Jenkins

Introductions

• Attendance/Welcome
• Approval of minutes from previous minutes

Principal’s Report:

• School Supply Kits
  • Essential supplies were purchased through the building budget
  • Update on estimated delivery date (Early September)

 

• PTO Storage
  • We need to consolidate

 

• In Person Curriculum Night
  • Thursday, August 31
  • 6:00 - 6:45 Grades 3 - 5
  • 7:00 - 7:45 Grades K -2

 

• Upcoming dates:            
  • Labor Day: September 4th, No School
  • Patriot Day: September 11th, OSE students will lead the pledge at the BOE meeting
  • Spirit Wear: due September 1st
  • Mum Sale
    • Flyers go home on August 29th
    • Cash orders due September 9th
    • Online orders due September 12th
    • delivery on September 21st

 
 
 
 
 
Presidents Report:

• Vice Principal Open

Treasurer Report:
Approval of 2023-2024 Budget 
 
Revenue Changes
We looked at several of our line items from last year that didn't make their total projected numbers and adjusted accordingly: Flower Sales, Restaurant Night, Celebration of Clovers, Kroger's Rewards, Membership Drive.
We have lost the following items as revenue: Holiday Shop, Amazon Smiles, We will be leaving Amazon Smiles listed as there may be one more deposit that we have not received yet.
Added to Revenue: Family Game Night, Columbus Blue Jacket Ticket Sales, and split School Store & School Supply into 2-line items.
 
Since we went from $24,250 in projected revenue from last year's budget to $18,850 we had to make the following adjustments for the Expenses.
 
Expense Changes
- Removed Enrichment program of $3000.00 and Bloomz Platform, Family Game Night (was moved to revenue)
- Lowered the following line items: Recognition, Principals Funds, Office Supplies, Shared Concessions
- Green Folders - cost has went up so we raised it to $600.00
 
Motion to approve

• Jessica Moore made motion to approve
• Mike Castro 2nd
• Motion Passed by all in attendance

 
TREASURER'S REPORT - August 2023
 
Expense Changes:
- Office Supplies - purchased 2 new cash boxes that have combo locks since the ones being used in past years were broken or missing keys.
- Shared Concessions - budget meeting meal cost.
- Back to School Social - replenished supplies
- Staff Appreciation - Welcome back meal for teachers and staff
- Green Folders - have been purchased and passed out
 
Revenue Changes:
- Restaurant Night - Check for $32.39 from Swenson's
- School Store - bought some deals to restock supplies
- School Supply Sale - paid for Kg journals $415.46 order and had a deposit of $375.00 for Words I Use, Planners, and Kg journal sales.
 
Account Standing
 
Savings Account - $25,311.34
Checking Account - $23,384.11
Outstanding Checks - $0
Net Balance - $48,695.45
 
 
Room Party Funds:
Kg- $0
1st- $115.06
2nd- $258.66
3rd- $404.00
4th- $411.64
5th- $764.51
 
New Business:
 
Grant Approval/Payments

• Grant Request:

Nick Bertrams (Assistant Principal) - 2 Soccer Goals with Nets - for kids to use at recess instead of orange cones as goals, asking $460. Will be taken in and stored in the building at night to prevent theft or damage. May need net replacement as ongoing cost for future years.
 
Motion to approve

• Jill Opperman made motion to approve
• Kecia Cropper 2nd
• Motion Passed by all in attendance

 
Old Business: None
 
Restaurant Night – Amy Thompson

• scheduled 9/13 with Noodles & Co in Powell!

 
Blue Jackets Nights-Kecia Cropper

• We will have the preseason fundraiser like last year and also offer for regular games. These are offered at a discount price than Ticketmaster and we will receive $10 back for every ticket. Sold for both preseason and regular season games!

 
New Event - Action

• Will start looking for items from companies to donate along with families

 
5th Grade Meeting

• September 13th Library

 
 
Meeting Adjournment

• Ashley Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting 8:02 pm
  • Mike Castro seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 8:09 PM meeting was adjourned

​Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: May 9th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the May 2023, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the May 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:02 PM.
Attendance
 Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Ashley Oliver, Mike Gilliam, Jennifer Reardon, Syed Abbas, Anam
Fatima
Meeting Minutes Approval:
 Approval of April 2023 minutes
 No edits or revisions suggested
 Motion approved no objections or abstentions
Principal’s Report:
○ Penny Harvest- Update from Mrs. Williams
“We had an AMAZING field trip where students presented our service-learning project,
created homeless kits, and accepted the Lincoln Leadership Award, as well as an award
for Olde Sawmill's participation in service learning for the past 10 years. I am SO proud
of our student leaders!”
○ Staff Appreciation Week- thank you so much for all that you have already done to help
recognize and celebrate our amazing OSE staff!
○ Dodgeball Tournament
As you arrive at the Dodgeball Tournament, please consider bringing an item or two from
the list of most needed items below.
Essentials:
• Individual Toothbrushes
• Feminine Pads
• Diapers (Larger Sizes)/Baby Wipes
• Laundry Detergent
• Deodorant, Shampoo
• Plastic Grocery Bags
Food:
• Condensed Soup
• Oatmeal Packets

2

• Canned Fruit
• Peanut Butter (regular size)
• Pancake Syrup
• Mac & Cheese
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● Upcoming dates:
○ May 12 OSE Field Day
○ May 12 District Dodgeball Tournament (6:00-10:00 pm) @ Coffman HS
○ May 25 Kindergarten Last Day of School
○ May 26 Last Day of School (½ day)
○ Elementary School Dismissal is 12:25
○ There will be no Kindergarten or ELI that day.
○ Lunch is served according to an individual building’s schedule.
○ The only lunch option is grab and go, students will not eat at school

Presidents Report:
 Open Committee chairs for next year
 Family Breakfast next year to include in budget
Treasurer Report: (Activity from Nov & Dec)
Expense Changes:
- Reimbursements for teacher funds.
- Receipts entered for Staff Appreciation
- Shared Concessions for paper plates and other items needed for Family Breakfast and Kg
Musical
-Family Breakfast came in just under budget at $472.29
- Field Day we have paid for the inflatables, water, cups, fun pops, and games. We have spent
$2,286.56.
- 5th grade memory books have been paid for at $525.00
- Our website domain has been renewed for $19.9
Revenue Changes:
- Spring flowers $4,145.00 has been deposited and the final receipts for prizes entered (Except
for the Pizza Party)
- Rewards from Amazon Smiles deposited $27.10
- School Store deposits totaling $470.40
Grant Approval/Payments
- Cub Scouts - no receipts have been submitted yet.
- Multicultural - no receipts have been submitted yet.

2

- Spirit Wear - $400 toward purchasing the sweatpants
- Staff Appreciation - has a remainder of $22.77
- Teacher Appreciation - no receipts have been submitted yet.
Balances:
Savings Account - $25,310.70
Checking Account - $31,041.65
Outstanding Checks - $2725.00
Net Balance - $59,077.35
*Disclaimer next year budget need to find support to staff the large revenue generation events (Flower
Sales)
Room Party Funds:
Kg- $115.06
1st- $258.66
2nd- $404.00
3rd- $411.64
4th- $661.82
5th- $(-1.04)
Old Business: None
New Business:
 Vote on 2023-2024 PTO Officers
o Ben Opperman: President
o Mike Castro: Secretary
o Ashley Oliver: Treasurer
o Open: Vice President
Jennifer Reardon motioned to put members to a vote
Motion 2 nd by Ashley Oliver
Motion passed by all those in attendance

 New Grant –
o Rhonda Hanks is requesting a grant for a total of $500 to be able to buy school supplies for
students who are unable to purchase them. She is in need all year long.
o Discussed the timing inside this fiscal year would not be able to spend. Suggested to re-
purpose at start of next year. Also purposed school drive or
o Motion by Ashley Oliver to deny grant request
o Motion 2 nd by Jennifer Reardon
o Called to vote, and passed by all in attendance
 Shed Repairs
o Shed is in poor condition, Martha made a motion to approve $500 for shed repairs
 Motion 2 nd by Mike Castro
 Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Updates:
 School Store – Ashley Oliver

 Had last school store today

 Bricks – Michael Gilliam

 Received one Brick order so far

2

 Investigating the minimum order amount
 Brick orders due Friday
 Cub Scouts – Michael Gilliam

 Finishing up year, last Saturday had our campout
 This Thursday final pack meeting where scouts will earn badge ranks
 Will have rocket launch as a recruiting event

 Teacher Appreciation – Daniela Gilliam

 Wanted to do a cookout, and the grill was in bad shape
 The grill has been refurbished and will fire up and cook for the staff

Meeting Adjournment
 Jennifer Reardon moved to adjourn the meeting 8:02 pm
o Ben Opperman seconded the motion
 Vote passed by all in attendance
 At 8:03 PM meeting was adjourned

​Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: April 11th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the April 11th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the April 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:05 PM.
Attendance

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Kecia Cropper, Daniela Gilliam, Ben Opperman

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of March 2023 minutes
• No edits or revisions suggested
• Motion made by Mike Castro for approval of minutes
• 2nd by Kecia Cropper
• Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Principal’s Report:

• None

Presidents Report:

• Open Position-Vice President (still open)
• Open Committee chairs for next year
  • Flower Sales, Spirit Wear,

Treasurer Report:

• None

Old Business: None
New Business:

• Grant Request brought forward by Daniela Gilliam:  For Staff Appreciation $750, to use for teacher appreciation week and will pay for the final meal.
  • Grant was voted on an approved by all in attendance

Updates:

• Spring Flowers – Christina Goodwin
  • No Updates
• Spirit Wear – Christina Goodwin
  • No Updates
• Restaurant Night – Christine Russell/Amanda Phillips
  • Swenson’s May 10th
• Rewards
  • No updates
• School Store – Ashley Oliver
  • X
• Bricks – Michael Gilliam
  • Updated order form / flyer and will go out on Friday
• Room Parents– Tricia Hoffman
  • No update
• Cub Scouts – Michael Gilliam
  • Our pack has been a bit quiet this past month. We have a pack meeting on Thursday and a rocket launch event coming up later this month. Our final pack meeting is in May where all scouts are on track to earn their rank badges. We finish off the school year with our spring campout at Camp Lazarus near Delaware. 
• Teacher Appreciation – Daniela Gilliam
  • No update
• Clover Run – Ben Opperman
  • No other volunteers, will cancel the event if no volunteers
• Family Breakfast
  • Ordered all material and set to arrive
  • 230 people anticipated to come
  • Cost came in under budget

 
Upcoming Dates:

• 4/25 Spring Flowers
• 5/1: 5 grade Program 7pm
• 5/2 Kindergarten Celebration
• 5/1-5/5 Staff Appreciation
• 5/9 Last PTO Meeting of the school year
• 5/12 Field Day / Dodgeball Night
• 5/25 Last Day for KG
• 5/26 Last Day for 1st -5th

Meeting Adjournment

• Daniela Gilliam moved to adjourn the meeting 7:31 pm
  • Mike Castro seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 7:32 PM meeting was adjourned

Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes: March 14th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the March 14th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the March 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Attendance

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Ashley Oliver, Martha Barley, Mark Stafford, Brittany Saffell, Daniela Gilliam

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of February 2023 minutes
• No edits or revisions suggested
• Motion made by Ashley Oliver for approval of minutes
• 2nd by Daniela Gilliam
• Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Principal’s Report:

• Bloomz- Purchase Order has been issued
• H.S. Musical- waiting to hear back
  • Coffman: One-Acts- late April/ early May (have not responded)
  • Jerome: No day time performance
  • Scioto: no response
  • Most likely will be 23-24
• April 14 Family Breakfast – staff volunteers are scheduled (7:30-8:50)
  • Discussion Notes: Need to identify someone to coordinate the event
• School Supply Lists
  • Kindergarten Cap: $40
  • Grades 1-5 Cap: $45
  • No Kleenexes or Clorox Wipes

Upcoming dates:             

• March 16                            Blood Drive (2:00-7:00 pm)
• March 20 - 24                     Spring Break
• April 5- 27                           OST Spring Testing (Grades 3-5)
• April 6                                 New Basics Brass Band @ 2:45
• April 7                                 No School (Conference Night Comp Day)
• April 14                 Family Breakfast 7:30 am - 9:00 am 
• April 17 - 21                        Spring Book Fair
• April 20                 Book Fair Family Shop 4:30 pm - 7:30 pm 
• April 22                 Community Champion Awards (10:00-12:30) @ Jerome HS
• April 25                 PTO Spring Flower Sale Pick-Up
• April 27                 Fifth Grade Musical @ 7:00 pm
• May 2                                 Kindergarten Musical @ 6:30 pm
• May 12                 OSE Field Day
• May 12                 District Dodgeball Tournament (6:00-10:00 pm) @ Coffman HS
• May 25                 Kindergarten Last Day of School
• May 26                 Last Day of School (½ day)

 
Presidents Report:

• Open Position-Vice President (still open)
• Open Committee chairs for next year

Treasurer Report: (Activity from Nov & Dec)
Expense Changes:

• Reimbursements for teacher funds.
• Receipts entered for Staff Appreciation
• Paid PTO scholarship $137.00

Revenue Changes:

• Spirit Wear has been deposited but have not paid the invoice yet so it will be going down some.
• Rewards given from Krogers for $439.30
• Amazon Smiles' last deposit was $42.46, the program has been discontinued.
• Paid for 5th grade shirts - so you will see that reflected in class funds.

Grant Approval/Payments

• Cub Scouts - no receipts have been submitted yet.
• Tumbler Grant - no receipts have been submitted yet.

Balances:

• Savings Account - $25,310.28
• Checking Account - $33,143.77
• Outstanding Checks - $137.00
• Net Balance - $58,591.05
• Room Party Funds:
  • Kg- $115.06
  • 1st- $258.66
  • 2nd- $404.00
  • 3rd- $411.64
  • 4th- $661.82
  • 5th- $539.63

Old Business: None
New Business:

• New Motion to change the tumbler grant to a sweatpants grant
  • Ashley Oliver made a motion to repurpose the tumbler grant to sweatpants grant for $400
  • Motion 2nd by Daniela Gilliam
  • Motion approved no objections or abstentions
• Mark Stafford brought forth a proposal for a grant to redesign the commons area 
  • Proposal is to add flags displaying the diversity present in the OSE building.  Celebration of Olde Sawmill school. 
  • Proposal is also to add a big map that evolves is student and teacher driven.  Many different options for the space
  • Amount Requested is $1000
  • Daniela Gilliam made a motion to approve
  • Martha Barley 2nd
  • Motion approved no objections or abstentions
• Enrichment Program
  • Discussed what options are available for the event, and ideas along with potential dates.
  • Administration will discuss ideas and potential dates

 
 
Updates:

• Spring Flowers – Christina Goodwin
  • Just short of ½ to goal of 4,000
  • Online store will now close Monday 20th at midnight
• Spirit Wear – Christina Goodwin
  • Received 4 orders for tumblers, for this reason proposal for repurposing grant was made to cover sweatpants expense.
  • (Sweatpants did not meet minimum order amount)
• Restaurant Night – Christine Russell/Amanda Phillips
  • Romeo’s $150, Feb McAlister's Deli $130, March $219.42, April none planned
• Rewards
  • See revenue area
• School Store – Ashley Oliver
  • Restocking items, overall revenue increasing
• Bricks – Michael Gilliam
  • Investigating prices for bricks
• Spirit Week – Jessica Moore
  • No updates
• Room Parents– Tricia Hoffman
  • No updates
• Cub Scouts – Michael Gilliam
  • Last month pinewood derby race, was successful
  • 6 -5th fifth graders crossed over to scouts
  • Erin Miller will be committee chair
  • Did not purchase timer system yet, will purchase it this month
• Teacher Appreciation – Daniela Gilliam
  • Ordered McAlister's Deli on 1st night
    • Night 2 soups for olive garden and giant eagle
  • Considering options for teacher appreciation
• Family Bingo Night – Kecia Cropper/ Joel Moore
  • Great turnout, overall good event
  • Reflections for next year to order more books, ran out of them
• Clover Run – Ben Opperman
  • No Updates
• 5th Grade Committee – Christina Goodwin
  • Taking t-shirt pictures on Thursday March 14th
  • Committee meeting on Thursday March 14th

Meeting Adjournment

• Ashley Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting 8:07 pm
  • Daniela Gilliam seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 8:07 PM meeting was adjourned

​Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes-February 7th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the February 7th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the February 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:04 PM.
Attendance

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Ashley Oliver, Christina Goodwin, Jennifer Reardon

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of December 2022 minutes
• No edits or revisions suggested
• Motion made by Ashley Oliver for approval of minutes
• 2nd by Christina Goodwin
• Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Principal’s Report:

• Principal’s Update:

o   Artist in the school – New Basics Brass Band 
§  April 6 @ 2:45-3:15
o   Bloomz- refund promised; will process PTO portion upon receipt
o   H.S. Musical- waiting to hear back
§  Coffman: One-Acts- late April/ early May
o   Kindergarten Musical May 2, 2023; 6:30 or 7:00
o   Community Champions
§  Nominations- through February 20, 2023
https://bit.ly/3YARIkv
§  Ceremony- April 22, 2023

• Upcoming dates:
  • Yearbook Sale                        January 30 - Feb 10
  • Family Game Night                 February 10                @ Davis Middle School
  • Teacher Work Day                  February 17                No School
  • Presidents Day                       February 20                No School
  • Parent Teacher                       February 15 & 23        4p - 8p

                        Conferences
Presidents Report:

• Open Position-Vice President (still open)

Treasurer Report: (Activity from Nov & Dec)
Expense Changes:

• Reimbursements for teacher funds.
• Receipts entered for Family Game Night
• Paid PERC $100.00

Revenue Changes:

• School Store - Deposit from sales since last meeting have been $595.71 and then we had to restock so purchased $195.81 in items.

• Restaurant Night - check from Romeo's deposited for $150.00

Grant Approval/Payments
Cub Scouts - no receipts have been submitted yet.

• Savings Account - $25,310.08
• Checking Account - $32,416.21
• Outstanding Checks - $200.00
• Net Balance - $57,926.29

Room Party Funds:

• Kg- $115.06
• 1st- $258.66
• 2nd- $404.00
• 3rd- $411.64
• 4th- $661.82
• 5th- $1147.63

Old Business: None
New Business:

• New Grant – Tumblers
  • Christina Goodwin made a motion to purchase one case 48 choose happy tumblers ~$650.  Tumblers to be sold within spirit wear and used for other appreciation purposes
  • Motion 2nd by Ashley Oliver for approval of minutes
  • Motion approved no objections or abstentions

 
Updates:

• Flower Sale: Working with company on setting up spring sale.  Last spring made profit of $3,600, this fall jumped to $5,000. 
  • Sales start March 3rd (all docs go home)
  • Paper orders due March 10th
  • March 17th online store close
  • April 25th flower delivered to the school
  • Bringing back the parent plant
• Spirit Wear: Entry forms for the spirt wear design (design awarded).  Adding sweatpants to the order.  This will be the winter sale
• Restaurant Week:
  • Considering McAlister’s Dinner Feb 15th (conference night)
  • March 1st is Chipotle Powell
• Rewards: No Updates
• School Store: No Updates
• School Supply: No Updates
• Bricks: No Updates, will send out new order form for spring break time.  Could not do over summer with the equipment
• Room Parents: No Updates
• Cub Scouts:
  • pinewood derby for Feb 10th. 
• Teacher Appreciation: No Update
• Family Game Night:
  • Received 33 orders for food, ~$40 pizzas
  • Event will be 2/10 @ Davis Middle School 
  • Having a raffle of iPad  
• Clover Run (replacing celebration of clovers): (No Updates) Looking to create an event, looking for summer tech shirts, looking at May for the event
• 5th Grade Committee: In process of planning
  • Roughly $2,200 for party
  • Considering bowling in plain city
• Holiday Shop: No updates

Meeting Adjournment

• Mike Castro moved to adjourn the meeting 7:51 pm
  • Christina Goodwin seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 7:52 PM meeting was adjourned

 

Olde Sawmill Elementary
PTO Minutes-January 10th, 2023
Welcome, Introductions, Meeting Details
President, Ben Opperman welcomed everyone to the January 10th, 2023 PTO Meeting.
Ben Opperman called the January 2023 OSE PTO meeting to order at 7:01 PM.
Attendance

• Ben Opperman, Mike Castro, Ashley Oliver,
• Mike Gilliam, Brittany Saffell, Martha Barley, Kecia Cropper

Principal’s Report:

• Thank you for the CHOose Happy Tumblers
• Possible artist in the school-New Basics Brass Band
  • Tentative April 6th, 2:45 pm-3:15 pm
• Bloomz-Martha & Brittany created a timeline summary of issues; Martha drafted a full-refund request letter
• PJ’s and Pancakes (no gr 3 performance)
• High School Musical
  • Jerome: Shrek the musical-March 9th and 10th
  • Coffman One: Acts Late April/Early April
• Kindergarten Musical May 2nd, 2023, 6:30 pm or 7:00 pm
• Community Champions
  • Nominations-Through February 20th 2023
  • Ceremony-April 22nd 2023

Presidents Report: (Martha Barley)

• Open Position-Vice President (still open)
• Tumbler’s-OSE Staff
  • Ashley Oliver made a motion for distribution of reminder cups
    • 10 to OSE for future use
    • Remainder to those serving on committee chairs and executive functions
    • Mike Castro 2nd the motion
    • Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Meeting Minutes Approval:

• Approval of November 2022 minutes
• No edits or revisions suggested
• Motion made by Mike Castro for approval of minutes
• 2nd by Ashley Oliver
• Motion approved no objections or abstentions

Treasurer Report: (Activity from Nov & Dec)
Expense Changes:

• Reimbursements for teacher funds.
• Reimbursements for Room parents for Harvest Parties.
• $.50 bank service fee
• Receipts entered for shared Concessions for full day volunteer lunches

Revenue Changes:

• Holiday Shop - all deposits and receipts have been recorded. Deposit from sales was $6,622.50 making a total profit of $3,477.73
• Rewards Programs - Kroger $455.26, Amazon $33.78, and Box Tops $21.70
• Columbus Blue Jackets Deposit of $190 came in
• Spirit Wear - paid for the staff jackets total of $360.00

Grant Approval/Payments

• Staff Appreciation receipts for grant have been added and they came in under budget by $214.63

Account Info

• Savings Account - $25,309.87
• Checking Account - $32,113.90
• Outstanding Checks - $130.22
• Net Balance - $57,553.99

Room Party Funds:

• Kg- $115.06
• 1st- $258.66
• 2nd- $404.00
• 3rd- $411.64
• 4th- $536.82
• 5th- $1147.63

Old Business: None
New Business:

• Cub Scouts: Had a committee meeting asked to request a timer for the Pinewood Derby Race
  • Kecia Cropper makes a motion to cover the full cost of pinewood derby timer. Estimated cost about $700
  • Ben Opperman to 2nd the motion
  • Motion approved no objections or abstentions

 
Updates:

• Spirit Wear: Entry forms for the spirt wear design
• Flower Sale: Working with company on setting up spring sale
• 5th Grade Committee: In process of planning
• Restaurant Week: Considering McAlister’s Dinner Feb, March is Chipotle, Still working for other options for the reminder of the year
• Rewards: No Updates
• Holiday Shop: Need to find committee chair for next year
  • If there is not a committee chair located by end of the school year will need to find somewhere to store
• School Supply: Restocked today, depositing for today over $100
• School Store: No Updates
• Bricks: No Updates, will send out new order form for spring break time.  Could not do over summer with the equipment
• Membership/Friendship Guide: Went out just before holiday break
• Shoe Drive:  X
• Spirit Week: Had a week before the holidays, will have another one before spring break
• Room Parents: X
• Cub Scouts: November meeting had a couple of Veterans join, sold $26,000 in popcorn had pizza party and pie in the face.  Upcoming events pack is having an outing at Motts Military Museum.  Starting to plan pinewood derby for Feb 10th.  End of February the 5th grades will have arrow of light ceremony and crossover to Scouts. Feb 25th is the blue jackets Simon Kenton Scout Event
• Teacher Appreciation: None
• Family Game Night: Planned for 2/10, adding some visual.  Need to edit the request to add audio if possible (will bring a portable speaker as a backup plan).  Discussed adding food and drink, looking at having a raffle.   
• Clover Run: Looking to create an event, looking for summer tech shirts, looking at May for the event

 
Meeting Adjournment

• Ashley Oliver moved to adjourn the meeting 8:08 pm
  • Martha Barley seconded the motion
• Vote passed by all in attendance
  • At 8:08 PM meeting was adjourned