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PTO Board/Contact
President - Karl Goeke
Vice President - Michael Tutter
Treasurer - Sarah Boesdoefer
Secretary - Andie Lewis
Contact the Board: bjhspto@district87.org

PTO Meeting Dates:

Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. -

11/9 (Wednesday)
1/10
3/7
5/2

Meeting Agendas

BJHS PTO

1.17.23

6:30pm

In IMC

Purpose: Continue the work of the PTO for the 2022 school year
Desired Outcome: Hear Reports Staff Appreciation
AGENDA
What:	How:	Time:	Notes:
Minutes from Sept and Nov	Approve	5’	Postponed until next meeting on March 7th, 2023.
Principal Report	Listen	5’	Current and future Staffing needs: District 87 has substitute teaching positions available. When teachers call in an absence, other teachers and certified staff will step in to cover classes. No unusual trend of illness and absences for staff and student body. Covid testing is not mandatory and masking is optional. Covid tests available for those seeking them, contact office staff. Currently, no changes expected to zero hour PE or foreign language for class for 2023-2024 school year. Upcoming 2 year, Foreign Language requirement for Class of 2028 students and beyond
Treasurer Report	Listen	5’	Fannie May fundraiser: 2022 raised $16,235 2023 raised $8,873 Difference likely due to the passing of previous sponsor who was gifted at eliciting participation An alternate sponsor has contacted Dr. Jarvis and a meeting will be requested to meet and see if improvements can be made for next year’s fundraising. Karl Goeke, PTO President offered to participate in the meeting. Faculty Lounge vending machine: Popular with faculty and small profit has been made Choir concert trip transportation request: In December, the Choir teacher requested transportation to a local concert and due to bus driver shortages, the district is not able to provide bussing. The cost to charter a private bus (Peoria Charter) is $1600 and the school is able to pay for $600, leaving $1000 needed. The request was put to the PTO Board members and was approved unanimously. Currently, the request remains open and unpaid. Dr. Jarvis will contact the Choir director Faculty material funds: Funds are being used with none fully depleted BJHS PTO Account balances as of January 5th, 2023: Checking $56,554.36 Savings $21,223.75
Scholarship Application	Listen	5’	$500 Scholarship to BHS Senior (1): Eligible to any past BJHS student Requirement - Submit a written essay Volunteer needed to facilitate the process Kim Johnson volunteered and will be contacted by Sarah Boesdorfer, PTO Treasurer for additional information
Staff Appreciation	Listen	5’	Searching for
Miscellaneous Topics			Q: What are the PTO funds used for?: Faculty Material Funds Staff Appreciation meals/gifts Spiritwear costs/sales Faculty Vending Machine costs/sales BHS Scholarship (1) $500 8th Grade Celebration Knights Cash Miscellaneous requests
Meeting Evaluation	Plus/Delta	5’	In attendance: Karl Goeke, President Michael Tutter, Vice-President Andie Lewis, Secretary Dr. Jarvis Courtney Turnbull Skye Ttter Kim Johnson

Future IN PERSON Meeting Dates:

3/7/23 5/1/23

BJHS PTO

11/9/22

6:30pm

Link to meeting

Purpose: Continue the work of the PTO for the 2022 school year
Desired Outcome: Hear Reports Take action for Fannie Mae and Staff Appreciation
AGENDA
What:	How:	Time:	Notes:
Minutes from Sept	Approve	5’	Will approve at next meeting. Unable to access document for viewing.
Principal Report	Listen	5’	Not in attendance
Treasurer Report	Listen	5’	Fannie May: $19,000 in sales, half of last year sales.
Fannie Mae	Listen	5’	Need volunteers to help distribute candy on November 16th 3:30 - 6:00pm. BHS Honor Society members have helped in the past and will be contacted. Other volunteers can email bjhspto@district87.org for more information.
Staff Appreciation	Listen	5’	In search of a new leader to prepare monthly gifts to teachers. The Treasurer can arrange to have a check ahead of when the payment/purchase is due.
Meeting Evaluation	Plus/Delta	5’	In attendance: Karl Goeke, Courtney Turnbull, Andie Lewis, Rosa Elia Manzo, Vijayalakshmi Chillakuru, Rosio Oriz, Stephany Flores

Future IN PERSON Meeting Dates:

1/10/23 3/7/23 5/1/23

BJHS PTO

9/12/22

7:00pm

Link for Meeting

Purpose: Develop the work of the PTO for the 2022 school year
Desired Outcome: Discuss the functions of the PTO Hear Reports Allocate funds for the teachers Discuss potential new outcomes for the PTO
AGENDA
What:	How:	Who:	Time:
Startup: Roles Context Desired Outcomes Agenda Decision Making	Present Clarify	All members	5’
Functions of the PTO: Staff Appreciation: PTO provides special items for the staff Fundraising: Fannie May candy Spirit wear: P.E. clothes and school spirit clothes 8th-grade celebration: 8th graders celebrate graduation with lunch and a movie and an 8th-grade dance (if Covid is an issue PTO will provide the students with gift cards) Outdoor Education: 8th-grade students learn outdoors for 1 week Hospitality: PTO provides snacks for small events throughout the school year Promise Council: Provides clothes and school supplies for students in need	Discuss		10’
Principal Report	Listen		5’
Treasurer Report	Listen		5’
Money Allocation for Teachers	Discuss and Decide		10’
Other Outcomes for the Year	Discuss		5’
Meeting Evaluation	Plus/Delta		5’

Future IN PERSON Meeting Dates:

11/7/22 1/9/23 3/6/23 5/1/23

BJHS PTO Minutes

September 22, 2022

Virtual meeting attended by: Karl Geoke, Sarah Boesdorfer, Amanda Jarvis, Courtney Turnbull and Andie Lewis

Meeting Time: 7:00 pm

PTO Board President Karl Geoke:

Thanks given to previous Board Members for their service.
Discussion on changing PTO meeting dates; once decision is made, will be announced to staff and parents.
Student Planners – inquiry was made and was told that teachers are creating and printing them for students so no planners were purchased by PTO.

Principal Dr. Jarvis’ Report:

Thank you PTO, volunteers, previous board members, new board members.
Fanny Mae fundraiser will commence soon with new representatives as the long-time rep, “The Candyman,” has passed away. Details will be distributed this week in PE classes.
Request has been received by BN Parent’s group, Liz Hamilton to hold a presentation to the PTO for Drug and Alcohol prevention. PTO has agreed to incorporate this at a future date.

Treasurer Sarah Boesdorfer’s Report:

Teachers and Staff School Funds – Changes made to give a lump sum to Teams rather than individually including LBS and Multi-lingual teams.
- Request to allocate funds to individual Para-Pros were approved. Para-Pros are assigned to multiple Teams and due to this, will be given individual funds.
Staff Lounge vending machine – A teacher has come forward to volunteer her time to stock and maintain the vending machines. The initial funds needed to purchase stock has been requested and approved. All proceeds will be deposited back to the PTO accounts.

Next PTO Meeting: To be held at the school and will be announced at a later date.

Meeting Adjourned: 7:45 am

Spirit Wear
Our spirit wear can be ordered throughout the school year. The order form was
mailed home at the beginning of the school year. Extra order forms are available in
the main office. Orders can be turned into or mailed to the main office. Office hours
are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

BJHS PTO welcomes you to shop at our online spirit wear store! It will be open from today, October 4th until Friday, October 22nd. Support your BJHS Knights!

https://www.selectspiritwear.com/v5store/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=1449

While ordering online, if you continue as a guest or have an account to log in, you will need to check the box declaring that you are not a robot. Also, make sure you check the box to agree to the Terms of Service. When you reach DELIVERY INFO, make sure to choose “orders delivered to the main location,” unless you want it shipped to your home. When you choose “orders delivered to main location”, your order will be delivered to the school and distributed to your students.
These are custom wearables, and unlike in-school spirit wear, items cannot be returned or exchanged unless defective.
Thank you,
BJHS PTO

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