KATONAH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTO

General Membership Meeting �June 4, 2025 - 9:30 AM

Agenda

1. Welcome
2. 2025 - 2026 Highlights
3. Certificates of Appreciation
4. PTO Business
• Review March GMM Minutes
• Treasurer’s Budget Report
• Notice of Proposal to Vote
• Important End of Year Dates
5. Open Forum / Announcements / 2025 - 2026 Thought Starters

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2024 - 2025 KES PTO Objectives & Highlights

Further Student Impact

• KES PTO Mission: Continue to deliver on our mission to enhance the educational experience of students through strategic collaboration with PTO members and school faculty,

Creating Safe, Equitable, and Inclusive Environments

• Safety: Update safety policies and training to ensure physical and emotional security. Update emergency procedures and provide conflict resolution training.
• Equity: Review and implement fair practices to eliminate disparities and ensure equal access to resources.
• Inclusivity: Celebrate diversity and provide platforms and training opportunities for volunteer leaders so all voices are heard and respected.

Sustainability Commitment

• Eco-friendly Events: Minimize environmental impact by using sustainable materials and reducing waste.
• Sustainable Initiatives & Education: Support recycling, energy-saving measures, and sustainable transportation (in partnership with KLSD).

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• 5 Authors
• 5 Assemblies
• 40+ Enrichment Events
• 335 Yearbooks Sold
• 3 Seamless Sessions of Buddy’s Bonus Activities
• New First Aid Kit + Safety Procedures
• Inclusivity Training & Collaboration with COMPACT
• Increased use of existing materials for events and creative bulletin board execution

2024 - 2025 At-A-Glance

PTO Business

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March 2025 Minutes Approval

Full Copy Available: KESPTO.COM/GMM

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May Budget Highlights

Funds Raised:

• Spring Gala $26K!
• Yankees
• Fifth Grade

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Expenses:

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Other:

• Turn in expenses ASAP!

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REIMBURSEMENT REMINDER: �NEW SUBMISSION FORM & REIMBURSEMENT WINDOW (45 DAYS)

Full budget available upon request, treasurer@kespto.com or on KES PTO website.

Proposal to Vote

• PTO Budget for 2025-2026 school year (attached)
• Incoming PTO Executive Board Members (attached)
• Incoming PTO Committee Chairs (attached)

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Calendar Overview & Key Changes

Certificates of Appreciation

Doreen Parsons

Spirit Wear Committee

KES PTO Board�& Committee Chairs

5th Grade Committee

Nomination Committee

Mrs. Carini

Spring Fundraiser Committee

Author Committee

Field Day �Committee

Administration & Staff

Staff Appreciation Committee

Buddy’s Bonus Activities Team

Yearbook

Important Dates

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• Field Day – K-2 June 20th & 3-5th June 23rd (rain date 24th)
• 5th Grade Variety Show - June 6th
• 4th/5th Grade Orchestra (6 pm) and Band (7:30 pm) Concert - June 12th
• Chorus Concert - June 18th at 9:30 am
• School Supply Pick-Up - At various grade specific events please see right side of calendar to see which event pertains to your child’s grade

Open

Forum & �2025 - 2026 Thought Starters

OUR MISSION.

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To promote the welfare of KES children in school, home and community.

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To increase communication between the home and school so that parents and teachers may work cooperatively toward enhancing the education of KES children.

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To conduct fundraising events, when necessary, and programs for the benefit of KES students.