Fields Memorial School PTO
PTO Board Members
| PTO Board Members |
|---|
| Co-Chairs: Michel Leask & Sarah Orr |
| Secretary: Julie Martin |
| Treasurer: April Savoie |
| Fundraising: Melissa Brady |
| Box Tops Coordinator - Sarah Orr |
| Book Fair: Marissa St. John |
| School Improvement: Denise Sikorski |
| Refreshments: Denise Sikorski |
| STEM Program - Ron Leask |
| Teacher Rep: Mrs. James |
| Activities: All |
| Room Parent Coordinator: Vacant |
PTO Schedule and Purpose
Schedule
The Fields Memorial School PTO meets on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30PM via Zoom or in the FMS library when we are in person. Hope you can join us. The PTO provides free child care.
Purpose
The purpose of the Fields Memorial School Parent Teacher Organization shall be to bring an association of parents and teachers into a relationship of mutual assistance and cooperation, and to promote the welfare of the children of the town of Bozrah by providing progressively better educational opportunity for all.
PTO Winter Fundraiser with Venice Bakery
- The PTO Winter Fundraiser includes a variety of stuffed breads from Venice Bakery in Hamden, CT.
- Orders are being collected January 10-28.
- Stuffed breads will be delivered on February 11, the Friday before the Super Bowl.
- We are also accepting orders for breads to be donated to charity.
- Please see the attached flyer for more details. An an order form is also provided if you would like to participate.
Bread Fundraiser Flyer
Bread Fundraiser Order Form - Thank you for your support.
Link to Monthly PTO Zoom Meetings
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84680998399?pwd=ZTdHa3BrUnB0cU1zUmpRVk4xWjY1QT09
Meeting ID: 846 8099 8399
Passcode: 5HFwRh
The PTO is holding hybrid meetings per request.
This link will be used for all monthly meetings.
Dial-in Information for Monthly PTO Zoom Meetings
Dial-in Phone Numbers
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
Telephone Meeting ID: 846 8099 8399
Telephone Passcode: 796113
Organizations that will donate to FMS with your help.
The PTO can receive a donation from Amazon when you shop at Amazon Smile. See attached flyer for more information
The PTO collects BoxTops for Education. Each BoxTop is work 10¢. Here are the participating products: https://www.boxtops4education.com
Fields Memorial School PTO Bylaws
Fields Memorial School Parent Teacher Organization Bylaws
This organization shall be known as the Fields Memorial Parent Teacher Organization.
The purpose of this organization shall be to bring an association of parents and teachers into a relationship of mutual assistance and cooperation, and to promote the welfare of the children of the town of Bozrah by providing progressively better educational opportunity for all.
This organization shall be non-commercial, non-sectarian, and non-partisan. No commercial enterprise and no candidate shall be endorsed by it. The name of the organization and the names of its officers in their official capacities shall not be used in any connection with commercial concern or partisan interest, or for any purpose other than the regular work of the organization. This organization shall seek neither to direct the administrative activities of the school nor control their policies.
Any person interested in the objectives of the Fields Memorial Parent Teacher Organization, who is willing to uphold its basic policies and subscribe to its by-laws, may become a member upon payment of dues as hereinafter provided.
The following officers shall be elected annually by this organization: Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Head Room Parent, Teacher Representative and standing committee Chairpersons. These officers shall be known collectively as the PTO Executive Board.
The following standing committees shall be established for the organization: Fundraising Committee, Refreshment Committee, Activities Committee, and School Improvement Committee. Each standing committee shall have a Chairperson who is an elected officer of the PTO Executive Board. Special committees may be established as necessary to accomplish the goals of the organization. Special committees may be established during regular PTO meetings based on a majority vote of the membership in attendance. Committee membership shall be open to all PTO members on a volunteer basis.
Chairperson: It shall be the duty of the Chairperson to preside at all meetings and to prepare an agenda prior to each meeting. The Chairperson is also responsible for PTO public relations.
Treasurer: The Treasurer shall receive and collect all money due the PTO and shall disburse funds of the organization in accordance with the budget adopted by the organization. The Treasurer shall keep accurate financial records, and report to the PTO on a monthly basis.
Head Room Parent: The Head Room Parent shall coordinate assignment of Room Parent and Assistant Room Parent for each classroom. The Head Room Parent shall chair the Refreshment Committee.
Teacher Representative: The Teacher Representative shall attend all monthly meetings. He/She shall serve as liaison between the PTO and teachers, to keep teachers notified of PTO happenings and to inform the PTO of the Teachers’ ideas and recommendations regarding the needs of the school and the students.
Fundraising Chairperson: The Fundraising Chairperson shall be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing fundraising events.
Activities Chairperson: The Activities Chairperson shall oversee student programs and events such as assemblies, book fairs, field day, and after school activities.
Refreshment Chairperson: The Refreshment Chairperson shall coordinate the refreshments for PTO and school wide activities.
Meetings of this organization shall be held monthly or as otherwise designated by the Executive Board.
Order of Business Meetings:1. Call to order by Chairperson or presiding officer
2. Approval of minutes of previous meeting
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Correspondence
5. Committee Reports
6. Board of Education Report
7. Superintendent / Principal Report
8. Teacher Representative Report
9. Unfinished Business
10. New Business
11. Anything for the Good of the Organization
12. Adjournment
Meetings shall be governed by Robert’s Rules of Order in cases not covered by these by-laws.
The Chairperson may take a roll call vote on any motion. At this time only paid up members as currently listed will be polled. A simple majority of these members will be necessary to pass the motion.
The regular, annual dues of the Fields Memorial Parent Teacher Organization shall be determined by the membership at the May meeting of the previous year. These dues are payable at the first meeting of the school year, Open House, or the first meeting attended by the individual.
The by-laws may be amended by a majority of members present at any regular meeting providing advance notice of two weeks has been given to the members prior to the meeting.
by the Fields Memorial School Parent Teacher Organization.
