Willow River Elementary Parents’ Group Meeting Notes
March 28th, 2011
In attendance: Penny Beard, April Simmons, Anne Kalsow, Holly Tremble, Kristen Johnson, JodieYray , Kelly Dorr, Jessica Bratsch, Stephanie Anthony

• 6:35 Kristen called the meeting to order
• Mr Grambow was not in attendance
• Investigation update - We received some paper work from Nicole’s attorney and Anne has reconciled the account with the information received the number that is missing is still very close to our first estimates. The case has gone to the DA and we are waiting to find out who it is. At that point we may want to write some letters expressing our concern and the impact this has had on our school community.
• Treasurer Report – Anne brought us up to date on where we stand financially. We did receive two donations for the Art Show one from Wiscota Systems for $75 and $200 from Christiansen Creative. Both were sent thank you notes.
• Old Business – there is still room for the pump it up fundraiser. It is $5 per child and will be on our Friday off (Good Friday) in April. Please send in the registration form along with a check made out to WRPG in a marked envelope.
• New Business
Volunteers needed for:
Staff Appreciation: Kelly Dorr is going to check with her neighbor Margaret
about co-chairing this event. She said they had an interest in
working together. Kristen is going to get the liaison list over to Kelly so she can contact them for food donations.
5th Grade Farewell
End of the year Picnic
• Anything further…
Mr Grambow is working with the Relay for Life
There are two Knoke’s Night’s schedule for May 5th and the other is TBD.

Nominations were taken for new Executive Board.
President – Jessica Bratsch
Vice President – Kelly Dorr
Treasurer – Jodie Yray
Secretary – Penny Beard

The current board will meet with the incoming board in May to hand over the reigns.

Next meeting is April 25th at 6:30 in the Willow River conference room. ELECTIONS WILL BE HELD THIS NIGHT!