Meeting Minutes & Proposed Budget
- September 11, 2024
- October 17, 2024
- November 14, 2024
- January 9, 2025
- Proposed 24-25 Budget (v. 09.24.24)
September 11, 2024
- Call to Order – 7:02 pm, by Tony Porta
- Introduction of Board and Present Members
2. Principal’s Report given by: Kristin Crowe
- New furniture – great feedback from students and teachers, different strategies being implemented by students and staff
- Playground next year – playground is mostly designed as of this point- playground meeting upcoming, designs shared next meeting. We will not be able to keep any current structures aside from new Kindergarten playground
- Sara Konja moved from second to third grade, Shadia Martin is newly in 2nd grade and Jacob Piontkowski from Troy Union is in 5th grade replacing Mr. Kolbe
- There is currently a vacant resource room position
- Off to a strong start
- Casandra Mitchell has stepped forward to manage noon aides
- Mrs. Crowe is looking for team building opportunities during day to re-engage the staff and build up a positive environment
3. Budget Proposal, given by Kevin Tuzcek
- Mirroring what has been done in past years
- Money being spent on current students – not looking to build a reserve
- Added line item for hospitality – this covered first day welcome expenses and curriculum night engagement expenses
- Upped spending in teacher appreciation- this will help to accommodate provision of an additional meal with the changes to conference scheduling considered – spring is now required as the fall was in the past – no longer an opt in
- Motion to approve presented by Gina Savickis, Seconded by Emily D’Amico. Motion is approved by majority vote and 2024-2025 budget is adopted
- Highlights given with major events for each month
- Updated running calendar available on PTO google document
- Thank you to the committee chair volunteers for this year
- The PTO board members can be contacted to connect members with any committees that are of interest or committee chairs can be contacted directly
- Staff Appreciation, given by: Ashleigh Jennings
We started the year with a welcome back pizza lunch for the teachers. Continued monthly appreciation activities will be carried out as the year progresses forward
- Room Parents, given by: Amy Mills
- Volunteer forms are due Friday
- Leads and co-leads will be chosen by teachers and communicated to Amy – September 26th RPL meeting
- Discussed furthering the role of RPL to perform classroom tasks as needed through out the year, i.e. sizing student tshirts
- Auction, given by: Ashleigh Jennings
- Restaurant Night, given by: Ashleigh Jennings
- Kristy Fleming is the chair
- Likely Jet’s night in mid October
- Trunk or Treat, given by: Tony Porta and Holly Haberkamp
- In the process of submitting to the city to have Willard and Harbor blocked off for improved safety
- Will be combined with Hill
- Will be dropping off flyers to homes within 500 feet, look for opportunities to volunteer for that is of interest to members
- Holly Haberkamp reporting – with road block approval we will be able to spread the event out and use the teacher lot as well to improve flow and safety
- Looking for parent volunteers to distribute candy
- Involving NHS for extra support
- Officer Reports
- Co Presidents, given by: Ashleigh Jennings and Tony Porta
Fundraising update – Pizza Kits will no longer be a fundraise
Thoughts on other things – Atchatz? Donuts? Bringing back bagel sales – we will leave this open to suggestions
2. Treasurer
Teacher appreciation allocations have been sent out
- Announcements
- Spirit-Wear Sale, given by: Kristin Crowe – varsity shop has finalized link and it’ll be in the howl this week
- PTO Auction Runs 9/13-9/24
- Skating Night 10/14
- Trunk or Treat 10/27
- District Security Liaison, given by: Tony Porta – will attend a Wass PTO meeting – likely November or January. Will be speaking at Troy Union on 10/14
October 17, 2024
November 14, 2024
January 9, 2025
1. Principal’s Report, given by Kristin Crowe
December Events at Wass Recap
Proposed 24-25 Budget (v. 09.24.24)
Income: PTO Budget 2024-25
Fundraising | Total |
Art to Remember | $ 0.00 |
Amazon Smile | $ 0.00 |
Auction | $ 2,000.00 |
Bingo Night Income | $ 1,200.00 |
Flower Sale | $ 2,000.00 |
Kroger Rewards | $ 2,200.00 |
Miscellaneous Income | $ 1,250.00 |
Principal Fund | $ 0.00 |
Restaurant Nights | $ 850.00 |
Running with Wolves | $ 25,000.00 |
Skating Party | $ 400.00 |
Spirit Wear | $ 1,500.00 |
TOTAL INCOME | $ 26,400.00 |
TOTAL EXPENSES | $ 40,015.00 |
DIFFERENCE | -$ 3,615.00 |
Expenses: PTO Budget 2024-25
Debit | Total |
Art Program | -$ 350.00 |
Assemblies | -$ 2,500.00 |
Beautification | -$ 500.00 |
Bingo Night Expenses | -$ 800.00 |
Books for Classrooms | -$ 0.00 |
Building Improvements | -$ 4,000.00 |
Character Education | -$ 500.00 |
Clinic | -$ 150.00 |
Donations | -$ 450.00 |
Teacher Request - Kindergarten | -$ 1,000.00 |
Teacher Request - Grade 1 | -$ 1,000.00 |
Teacher Request - Grade 2 | -$ 1,000.00 |
Teacher Request - Grade 3 | -$ 1,000.00 |
Teacher Request - Grade 4 | -$ 1,000.00 |
Teacher Request - Grade 5 | -$ 1,000.00 |
Field Day | -$ 200.00 |
Fifth Grade Camp | -$ 3,200.00 |
Fifth Grade Larson T-Shirts | -$ 1,200.00 |
Fifth Grade Recognition | -$ 400.00 |
Gifts | -$ 250.00 |
Hospitality | -$ 300.00 |
Lansing Trip | -$ 1,300.00 |
Learning Night | -$ 1,200.00 |
March is Reading Month | -$ 2,500.00 |
Memorial Fund | -$ 250.00 |
Music Program | -$ 350.00 |
Office Supplies/Postage | -$ 50.00 |
Playground Equipment | -$ 1,000.00 |
Principal's Fund | -$ 1,600.00 |
Principal's Week | -$ 200.00 |
PTO Dues | -$ 45.00 |
Physical Education | -$ 350.00 |
Reading Program | -$ 350.00 |
Safety/Service Squad | -$ 700.00 |
Support Staff Gifts | -$ 220.00 |
Teacher Allotments | -$ 5,100.00 |
Teacher Appreciation | -$ 2,500.00 |
Teacher Grants | -$ 1,500.00 |
TOTAL EXPENSES | $ 40,015.00 |
Welcome to the Wass PTO
Welcome! The Wass Elementary School Parent Teacher Organization (Wass PTO) is an all-volunteer, parent-run, non-profit organization committed to enhancing and enriching the education of our children and fostering a sense of community within our schools. We seek to keep parents connected and informed by facilitating a closer relationship between school and home and serving as the communication link between the two. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to strengthen the Wass Elementary School's capacity to provide the highest quality education possible for all students.
PTO Meeting & Event Calendar
April
May
Wass PTO Board Members
- Co-President: Ashleigh Jennings
- Co-President: Tony Porta
- Treasurer: Kevin Tuczek
- Secretary: Krista Steiger
Committee Chairs
- Fall Auction: Katie Veltema
- Spiritwear: Krista Steiger
- Bingo Night: Holly Haberkamp
- Room Parents: Amy Mills
- 5TH Grade Recognition: Christina Rupkey
- Clinic: Tony Porta
- Holiday Drive: Amy Mills and Krista Steiger
- Restaurant Night: Kristy Fleming -
- Running with the Wolves: Lindsay Long
- Teacher Appreciation: Ashleigh Jennings
- Yearbook: Tina Catron
- Trunk or Treat: Erin Voss
- Learning Night: Anasuya Sen
- Flower Sale: Katie Veltema
- First Day of School Supplies: Dan Tarasenko
PTO Resources & Information
- Event Evaluation & Planning Form
- Free & Easy Ways to Support Wass
- Meeting Dates
- PTO By-Laws
- Treasurer's Page/Budget
- Volunteer Information
- Wass PTO Facebook Group
Event Evaluation & Planning Form
Free & Easy Ways to Support Wass
Kroger Community Rewards
Are you signed up for Kroger Community Rewards? It’s simple! All you need to do is follow the steps to link your Kroger Plus shoppers card to the program and Kroger will contribute a portion of spending to Wass!
Follow the link here:
Kroger Community Rewards Sign Up
Office Depot Give Back to Schools
If you make a purchase of qualifying school supplies at Office Depot, all you need to do is follow the link below to get started on earning for Wass! (our school code is 70052842)
Click through on the link for more detailed instructions on your purchase can help our students!
Office Depot Give Back Sign Up
Clothing Donation Bin
Did you know that contributions to our clothing bin out front bring money back to Wass? The bin is located on the East side of the teacher parking lot/car loop! All and any clothing and shoe donations are accepted!
Box Tops for Education
Download the App, search for Wass and scan your receipts when you shop. Any eligible purchase will kick funds back to school. If you’re a Walmart shopper, you can even link your account so that purchases will automatically factor in.
Box Tops for Education Sign Up
Restaurant Nights
These come up throughout the year – generally there is a discount to you on your bill as well as a percentage that gets donated back to Wass. Stay tuned to the howl, facebook and Instagram for dates on these nights!
Step Up to the Plate Week
The Troy Chamber of Commerce puts these on bi-annually – usually in the Fall and Spring. Supporting local restaurants on the published list comes at a 20% discount to you and the school who earns the most gets a $1000 donation.
Meeting Dates
PTO By-Laws
Treasurer's Page/Budget
Volunteer Information
Volunteering at Wass can be a great opportunity to meet staff, parents and students and perhaps gain new perspective on your child’s life at school. Consider your talents, interests, and how much time you can spend – there’s sure to be a place for you to help! Please use the link below to check your area(s) of interest, and you will be contacted by the appropriate chairperson with more information, or send an email to wasspto@gmail.com if you have questions or would like more information. One form per family, please.
Wass PTO Facebook Group
Please join our group on Facebook for updates, events, photos and communication with other Wass parents.