Mr. Lind requested an increase in the funding for Outdoor Ed for this year. There was a need for more scholarships. The PTO agreed to increase the amount from $1000 to $2276.
Mr. Lind addressed the need for an additional middle school teacher. He is asking the PTO to fund half the salary and Clifford will pay the other half. Budget cuts eliminated the Explorative position (art, drama, Spanish) many years ago and it also effects the scheduling of students since there are only 6 periods instead of 7. The PTO has enough in its reserve to cover the $40,000 cost. It was approved.
Kim Faus gave us an update on the budget. Total Income is budgeted to be $113,450 and actual is $99,270. Total Expenses is budgeted to be $110,167 and actual is $103,170. We still have 2 fundraisers that will be happening in May (Lap-a-thon and Multicultural Day) which will bring in additional income.
If you are interested in helping with Measure W (Parcel Tax) you can go to the website (www.betterrwcschools.org). You can volunteer to help with the phone banks, or order a lawn sign that says “Yes on Measure W”. Click on the Get Involved link.
Bunnie Morrow – The auction raised $21K.
Multi-cultural Day. Had 31 auditions for 10 spots. Are trying to group some of the same acts together so more students can perform. This years event will include: carnival games, dunk tank, bull riding, bouncy house, obstacle course, pie eating contest. Will set up “Volunteer Spot” website so parents can sign up to help. Need 60 volunteers for interactive games. Mrs. Torres will try to get some ELAC parents as volunteers.
The cooking class for 7th & 8th graders was a great success. It is free to students and offered after school. Being brought to Clifford by Common Roots, a non-profit organization that helps with our garden. There will be school garden classes being offered soon for Kindergarten through 6th grade. Sign up sheets are in the office.
The lap-a-thon is May 18th. This year’s theme is LOL (Laughing Out Loud). Each participant that gets at least 1 pledge will receive a free ice cream from Young’s. Need volunteers. Contact Claire Cosentino.
Elections were held for the new PTO board. President: Christina Sullivan, Vice President: Tia Knuedler, Secretary: Gail Blomstrom, co-Treasurers: Barbara Larson & Heather Maire
