SHELL BEACH ELEMENTARY PTO MEETING MINUTES
August 21, 2025 @ 3:30 PM
CALL TO ORDER
Meeting called to order at 3:33 PM
Location: School Library
ATTENDEES
Board Members Present: Maryann Hobin, Lexi Evans, Heather Nelson, Dana Jones, Ruby Todd
Non-Board Attendees:
James Snyder, Shawna Oviatt, Colette Smith, Debbie Imes, Scott Meenzhuber, Chelsea Smith, Krista Hooper, Katelyn Keller, Olivia Ray, Suzy Limbers, Heather Harvey, Chrystal LeSuer, Nikki Clayton, Mackenzie Dubow, Megan Chew (virtual), Diana Pidwell (virtual), Audrey Child (virtual), Denise Holt Wasson (virtual)
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Maryann motioned to approve the June minutes. Lexi seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
Principal James Snyder talked about setting the tone for the school year, checking in and checking out, and accountability. The school is also working on the CFA curriculum as it has for a few years now. It was noted how fundraising comes right back to us.
OFFICER REPORTS
PRESIDENT: Maryanne Hobin
VICE PRESIDENT: Heather Nelson
SECRETARY: Jennifer Luongo
TREASURER: Lexi Evans
BOARD MEMBERS
UPPER GRADE TEACHER REP: Dana Jones
LOWER GRADE TEACHER REP: Ruby Todd
Maryann provided an introduction to the new board. She discussed how membership is now automatic for all staff, parents, and guardians. New bylaws eliminated class reps, so instead of class reps, there is one upper teacher grade rep (Dana Jones) and one lower grade teacher rep (Ruby Todd). Maryann also discussed the possibility of having future PTO meetings in new places. It was decided that for the sake of convenience and easy attendance by staff, meetings will continue to be on site.
Treasurer: Lexi reviewed the budget and the purchase of two smart boards. She explained how the budget works and what it pays for: field trips, teacher subs (7K), Kinder aid (15K); the teacher subs cover collaboration days for every trimester.
● Popcorn sales will be ongoing (there will be no more popsicles due to new district nutrition guidelines. Allowing parents the option of paying for popcorn for the entire school year was discussed.
Assemblies:
No updates at this time.
ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPEN FORUM
Fundraising/Events
Ruby explained how Give Back Nights work and how the calendar is already set for this year. Teachers will be scooping ice cream at Hubbalicous for the first Give Back Night.
Events Discussed: Future Give Back Nights, Goodies with Grandparents, Trunk or Treat, Teacher Appreciation, Apex
Dana emphasized how Trunk or Treat will need to be bigger since there will be no auction this year.
Trunk or Treat is scheduled for Friday, October 24th
Shawna briefly discussed the volunteer process.
● More volunteers are needed at future events: Apex, Trunk or Treat, etc.
● Someone is needed as Hospitality Chair and to help with Teacher Appreciation; Lexi explained the process for sharing teachers’ favorite things and suggested doing Teacher Spotlights on social media
Maryanne shared that Apex lanyards will be ready in time for Goodies with Grandparents.
● Apex kicks off September 5th
The meeting adjourned at 4:35 PM.
Thank you for attending our first PTO Meeting!
Submitted by Jen Luongo - Secretary