PTO Meeting, May 9th, 2025 in the HMS Library at 9AM

Attendees

Allyson Small Kristi Cobb Amy Martin Susan Harris

Julie Pfund Beth Dean Christine Johnson Danielle Freeman

Heather McMann Julie Holt Katie Hundley Dan Hollinsworth

Michelle Ross Kaila Hargrove Gia Rickman

Welcome - The meeting was called to order by Allyson Small at 9:03 AM. There was a motion to approve last month's PTO minutes made by Kristi Cobb and seconded by Julie Holt. All were in favor, and the motion carried.

President’s Report - Allyson welcomed the new faces at the meeting. The invest custard party was last week.Plans changed a little due to the rainy weather, but it was a good time having custard in the cafe and games in the game for the students that contributed to the Invest in HMS The yard signs for 8th graders came in. The PTO earned about $1000 in that fundraiser. The 8th Grader formal is this weekend. Fiesta was moved to next week. Raising 6th graders night is Tuesday, and Julie made a slide show. May 21st needs a few volunteers. The last ½ day, Mrs. Redman asks if we could organize popsicles after kickball.

Treasurer’s Report - Kristi Cobb discussed the financial statement from April 2025. Beth Dean motioned to approve the budget, and Julie Holt seconded the motion. All were in favor, and the motion carried. She wants to carry over $5000 in the PTO account for next year. We still have a little bit of money left to spend on other school needs. Allyson will see if Dr. Finch needs anything covered. We will vote on Facebook for any items to close out the month of May.

Principle/Administrator’s Report - Dan Hollinsworth said the athletics shed is in progress. It is going through codes and inspections. Progress is day to day.

Committee Reports

VP of Events - Katie is planning to set up for the dance today after school at 3. Then, she and other volunteers Saturday morning at 9am. The DJ will set out at 3:30 Saturday. She will have chick-fil-a nuggets, chips, snacks, and non-sticky candy.
Membership - Crystal has nothing to report.
Hospitality - Beth Dean reports that her staff appreciation week was a huge success. Big Bad Breakfast delivered food on Monday, Tuesday was White Shepard Coffee, Wednesday was Burger Republic, and Thursday was Andy’s Frozen Custard. Today, Beth is distributing goodie bags along with $10 gift cards to all teachers and staff. She also has prizes from the games that were played during the week. Lastly, Beth plans to provide lunch on the last ½ day of school.

Corporate Sponsors - Amy Martin reports that she will email all sponsors another thank you before she starts emailing them next month asking for sponsors for the next school year.

Communications - Julie Pfund is wanting to start working on Invest stuff in June with Gia.

Front Office/Badges - Charlena has nothing to report.

Copy Room - There is a signup genius with dates to volunteer in the copy room.

Spiritwear/School Supplies - Allyson and Beth have discussed other spirit wear options. We are reaching out to Brian Myer about his ability to do spirit wear going forward. School supplies deadline is July 1st, 2025 and will be delivered to the student’s home.

Beautification - Katherine Brought printouts of graphics that have suggested for the blank hallways in school. She hasn’t gotten a cost estimate. Yesterday, the student council helped spread bags of mulch before their movie night. Sharon got an updated file cabinet with peel and stick wallpaper. The conference room was recently painted by maintenance.

HMS Athletics - Julie Holt has 2 more Wednesday’s this school year for late bus concessions. Otherwise, there is nothing more to report since athletics have completed their season.

Concessions - Amanda has nothing to report. There should be plenty of stuff remaining for bus concession. They will sell remaining drinks during the 8th grade pizza party. Katie offered to give leftover snacks from the 8th grade formal to the concession stand.