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Friday, April 3, 2026

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Crystal Torres, Jessi Stiasny, Laura Wick, Natalie Vice, Beka Richardson, Allison Johnson,
Stacie Gallegos, Jeanne Falke, Kelly Diehl, Kelsie Wilkes, Jenn Lewis, Shellie Hawkins, Chandra Baca
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly Adams) - 9:18am
2. Review of March Minutes - Board approved.
3. PTO Board Elections (Kimberly Adams)
a. President Nominee - Jessi Stiasny - Laura Wick motions to approve, Stacie Gallegos
seconds, and All approve.
b. Vice President Nominee - Brittany Dieker - Beka Richardson motions to approve, Jessi
Stiasny seconds, and All approve.

4. Teacher Update
a. Loved the Teacher Appreciation Mocktail Bar.
b. Ms Meachum and Ms Kallsen thankful for board approval of classroom learning materials.
c. Email from Ms Platts on great impact of Kindness theme from Raise Craze.
5. Treasury Update (Stacie Gallegos)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $48,243.40
ii. Total Income: $2,386.57
iii. Total Expenses: $1,764.80
iv. Ending Balance: $48,865.17
6. Principal Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. Discussed budget for next year.
b. Stampede to Read - Students that fill out reading sheets receive ticket to the Elizabeth Rodeo.
c. Updated on AVID Spirit Week and positive impact on teaching student growth and responsibility.
d. Reminded CMAS testing begins week of April 6.
7. SAC Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. No new update

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8. Basketball Hoop Update (Shellie Hawkins/Kimberly Adams)
a. Confirmed final budget of $26,361.32 for playground basketball hoop project and approved grant
request/intra district transfer (previously approved in March meeting - Jessi Stiasny motioned to
approve, Jenn Lewis seconded, all approved).
b. Hoops were installed over Spring Break and the students are loving them!
c. Students are able to check out balls for the hoops at recess to teach responsibility.
d. Suggested taking nets off for Summer Break.
9. Teacher Appreciation Week (Jessi Stiasny/Beka Richardson)
a. It’s Been a Wild Year (Camping Theme approved)
i. Monday - Adventure Starts with You (Room service orders and Survival kits)
1. Beka Richardson and Jessi Stiasny to do room service.
ii. Tuesday - Nacho Average Teachers & Staff (Nacho/Taco Bar
1. Natalie Vice to pick up lunch.
a. Natalie Vice confirmed Adriana’s will provide main course.
b. Kelsie Wilkes to add toppings/shells to Signup Genius.

iii. Wednesday - Lumberjack Pancake Breakfast
1. Jenn Lewis and Crystal Torres set up breakfast (7:30am start time).
iv. Thursday - Happy Trails (Trail Mix and Smores bar)
1. Crystal Torres to do trail mix.
v. Friday - Don’t Feed the Bears, but We’ll Feed You (Take home pizzas and salad)
1. Stacie Gallegos to get pizzas and salads.

b. Decorating day May 2nd, 9:00am-11:00am and 11:00am-1:00pm.
c. Kelsie Wilkes to create and send out Signup Genius to the community.
10. Book Fair (Jessi Stiasny)
a. Important Dates:
i. April 16 - Set up - Beka Richardson and Kelsie Wilkes to provide tables
ii. April 17 - Preview day
iii. April 20 - April 23 - Shopping days
iv. April 21 - Kindergarten Orientation - 5:00pm-6:30pm
v. April 23 - Take down at 1:00pm
b. Signup sent to Book Fair Whatsapp for volunteer days and will go out to the community next
week.

11. Raise Craze (Kimberly Adams/Jessi Stiasny)
a. Aligned on raising for support material/SEL materials for classrooms.
b. Updating the track (relevel and resurfacing) as part of fundraising was suggested.
c. Would like to implement a service night at the school and choose dates.
d. Committee meeting April 29 at 2:45pm.

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12. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear - Will pick back up in the Fall
b. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal Torres)
i. Mocktail Bar Feedback
1. Was a HUGE success and strongly recommended for next year.

13. Spring Family Event (Jeanne Falke/Kelly Diehl)
a. Minute to Win It, May 19, 4:30pm-6:30pm
b. Kelsie Wilkes to create and send out Signup Genius for RSVPs.
c. Decided on 6-8 games, light snacks and lemonade.
d. Need to request High School volunteers/parents to run games.
e. Suggested a community outreach station - thank you cards to sponsors or first responders.
14. 2026-2027 Calendar and Budget Planning
a. Have started a calendar to include all events and new events.
b. Aligned to keep $12,000 in the budget for next school year.
15. Next Community Meeting: May 1, 2026 at 9:15am in FES cafeteria
Adjourned at 10:36am

 

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Friday, March 6, 2026

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Crystal Torres, Jessi Stiasny, Laura Wick, Stacie Gallegos, Nicky Quinby, Kelly Diehl, Kelsie
Wilkes, Shellie Hawkins, Chandra Baca, Jenn Lewis
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly Adams) - 9:20am
2. Review of February Minutes - Board approved.
3. Teacher Update
a. Thankful for conference dinner and desserts.
b. Ideas for fundraising include calm corner/self regulating tools/creative space.
c. AVID spirit week after Spring Break.
4. Treasury Update (Stacie Gallegos)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $49,277.19
ii. Total Income: $418.96
iii. Total Expenses: $1,452.75
iv. Ending Balance: $48,243.40
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Kelly Brown, Intervention for Kindergarten - (2/13/26) - UFLI Foundations
Teaching Manual Ventris Learning for Kindergarten intervention ($70). Additional
$20 shipping charge. Total $90. - Jenn Lewis motions to approve, Chandra Baca
seconds, and All approve.
2. Kenna Meachum and Cindy Kallsen, 1st Grade - (2/28/26) - Sight-Work Bingo
Levels 1, 2 & 3 (3 @ $13.99 each), Splash! Blends & Diagraphs and Vowel Sounds
games (2 @ $ 10.99 each), Roll and Read Word Family Game ($24.99),
Phonics/Word Recognition Folder games ($31.41 with coupon), All-in-One Magnetic
Phonics Kit (2 - 1 @ $29.99 and 1 @ $23.57 with coupon), Story Starters Grades 1-3
Write Abouts ($9.99), and Numbers Bingo ($14.99) for small group centers. Total
$198.89 + $14.92 tax. Total $213.81 - Kelsie Wilkes motions to approve,
Kimberly Adams seconds, and All approve.
3. Kenna Meachum and Cindy Kallsen, 1st Grade - (2/28/26) - Match & Sort Language
Quickies Complete Set K-1 ($119) for Reading Instruction/center collaboration,
Touch and Read Sight Word Sentence Match Set K-1 ($139) for reading instruction,

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Reading Skills Folder Games Language Skills K-1 ($39.99) for independent learning
activities, Splash! CVC Words game ($12.99), Splash! Two-Syllable Words game
($12.99), Splash! Sight Words game ($12.99) for independent literacy activities,
Stack and Build Phonics Flip Books ($49.99) for small group intervention, Write and
Wipe Word Ladders Complete Set ($86.99) for independent practice, Touch and
Read 2 and 3 Syllable Word Match (2 @ $19.99 each), Touch and Read Phonics
Sentence Match Vowel Sounds ($34.99), and Touch and Read Phonics Words Match
Complete Set ($89.50) for independent literacy activities. Total $638.41 + unknown
tax+shipping. - Approve up to $750 to cover tax and shipping. Jenn Lewis
motions to approve, Nicky Quinby seconds, and All approve.
4. Shellie Hawkins, Student Breaks - (3/4/26) - Don’t Spill the Beans game ($10.99),
Trouble/Connect 4 games ($18.54), Guess Who game ($12.74), and Don’t Break the
Ice game ($15.59). Total $57.86 - Natalie Vice motions to approve, Nicky Quinby
seconds, and All approve.
5. Franktown Elementary School, CMAS Testing Buddies - (3/4/26) - Various
Candy/treats for students during testing. Total $665.42 - Natalie Vice motions to
approve, Kelsie Wilkes seconds, and All approve.
vi. Donation Requests
1. Core Electric Cooperative - update from their consideration at their Board Meeting
on 2/19. $2,000 donation approved, check to went out this week.

5. Principal Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. Currently the district is in a growth decline and budget projection shows 325 students for 25-27
School Year.

6. SAC Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. Currently the district is in a growth decline and budget projection shows 325 students for 25-27
School Year.

7. Basketball Hoop Update (Shellie Hawkins/Kimberly Adams)
a. Budget approval for final cost - Final budget is $26,361.32 and install will occur over Spring Break.
Board will meet on March 10 at 12:00pm with contractor.
i. Vote to approve additional $2K in Core grant money to be allocated to basketball hoops.
1. Voted to allocate $1061.32 to Basketball Hoops Project (to bring the total project
funds to $26,361.32) and $983.68 to Teacher Grants. - Jessi Stiasny motions to
approve, Jenn Lewis seconds, and All approve.

8. Valentines VIP Breakfast
a. Updates and Feedback
i. Need more craft tables next year and consideration on traffic flow.

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9. Bylaws Revision Approval (Kimberly Adams)
a. Committee discussed approval of Bylaws Revision. - Kimberly Adams motions to approve, Jessi
Stiasny seconds, and All approve.
10. Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
a. Need 5 volunteers to provide desserts for Tuesday, March 10 conferences.
i. Natalie Vice (x2), Nicky Quinby, Brittany Dieker, and Laura Wick will provide.
b. Committee discussed reallocation of $650 of leftover money to pay for dinner for teachers (grant
request). Nicky Quinby motions to approve, Brittany Dieker seconds, and All approve.

11. PTO Board Elections (Kimberly Adams)
a. Open positions - President position will be open. Vice President could potentially open if moved
into President role.
b. Submit nominations to ptoatfes@gmail.com by March 27 - submittals for President and Vice
President.

12. Teacher Appreciation Week (Jessi Stiasny/Beka Richardson)
a. It’s Been a Wild Year (Camping Theme approved)
i. Monday - Adventure Starts with You (Room service orders and Survival kits)
ii. Tuesday - Lumberjack Pancake BreakfastS
iii. Wednesday - Spudtastic Teacher Baked Potato Lunch Bar
iv. Thursday - Happy Trails (Trail Mix and Smores bar)
v. Friday - Don’t Feed the Bears, but We’ll Feed You (Take home pizzas and salad)
b. Committee meeting March 24 at 3:00pm.
c. Decorating days May 2nd and 3rd - save the date!
13. Book Fair (Jessi Stiasny)
a. Important Dates:
i. April 16 - Set up - Beka Richardson and Kelsie Wilkes to provide tables
ii. April 17 - Preview day
iii. April 20 - April 23 - Shopping days
iv. April 21 - Kindergarten Orientation
v. April 23 - Take down at 1:00pm
14. Raise Craze (Kimberly Adams/Jessi Stiasny)
a. Committee meeting March 9 at 2:45pm.
b. Identify Project/Fundraising Goals - Discussion with Chandra. Suggestion is calm corners/self
regulating tools/creative space. Chandra Baca will discuss furniture needs with staff.

15. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)

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a. Spirit Wear
i. Possibly will open up for Spring orders - need decision.
1. Will reopen after Spring Break and Natalie Vice to confirm date.

b. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal Torres)
i. Mocktail Bar - March 10
1. 4 Mocktail options
2. Need:
a. Two additional drink dispensers - Natalie Vice will provide.
b. Jenn Lewis to create sign up genius for shifts by March 7.
i. 8:30am set up (3 volunteers)
ii. 12:00pm check in (1 volunteer)
iii. 3:50pm tear down (3 volunteers)

c. Yearbook
i. Next meeting will be March 27 at 12:00pm for interested participants.
ii. The committee needs pictures by the end of March!

16. Spring Family Event (Jeanne Falke/Kelly Diehl)
a. Date - May 19
b. Updates - Iron out after Spring Break. Theme is Minute to Win It games.
17. Next Community Meeting: April 3, 2026 at 9:15am in FES cafeteria
Adjourned at 10:43am

 

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Friday, February 6, 2026

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Beka Richardson, Crystal Torres, Jessi Stiasny, Laura Wick, Stacie Gallegos, Nicky Quinby,
Allison Johnson, Kelly Diehl, Kelsie Wilkes, Shellie Hawkins, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly Adams) - 9:18am
2. Review of January Minutes - Board approved.
3. Teacher Update
a. Received feedback on ideas for fundraising for next school year which included 1) Assemblies
focused on character development, 2) Classroom grants for manipulatives, 3) Classroom furniture,
4) Communication board for playground.
4. Treasury Update (Stacie Gallegos)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $55,218.21
ii. Total Income: $1,410.45
iii. Total Expenses: $7,351.47
iv. Ending Balance: $49,277.19
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Kelly Brown, Intervention - RTI (1/14/26) - Additional copies of the UFLI
Foundations Ventris Learning (2 @ $70 each) for EA and teacher use for
intervention groups. Additional $20 shipping charge. Total $160. - Jessi Staisny
motioned to approve, Beka Richardson seconds, and All approve.
2. Jen Lapp and Caitlin Sims, Kindergarten (1/15/26) - Math Stackers Small Group
Mini Magnets Deluxe Bundle for lower grades (2 @ $136 each) for developing
deeper/flexible thinking in math small groups. Total $272. - Jenn Lewis motions to
approve, Jessi Stiasny seconds, and All approve.
vi. Donation Requests
1. Core Electric Cooperative - request will be reviewed for consideration at their Board
Meeting on 2/19

5. Principal Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. Currently in budget season and will announce more at the next meeting. Currently the district is in
a growth decline.

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6. SAC Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. The next meeting will be Monday at 10:00am. No further update.
7. Bylaws Revision (Kimberly Adams)
a. Updated Bylaws were provided for review and explanations on updates.
8. Basketball Hoop Update (Shellie Hawkins/Kimberly Adams)
a. Currently waiting on materials and install.
9. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear
i. Orders will be delivered by 2/13
ii. 50 staff orders were placed
iii. Possibly will open up for Spring orders
b. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal Torres/Natalie Vice)
i. Hot Cocoa Bar - Update and Feedback
1. Suggestion for next year to be a Coffee/Tea bar with water and snacks.
ii. Mocktail Bar - March 10
1. Need to narrow down to a couple mocktails
2. Fruit was decided for food item
3. Jessi Stiasny to create Whats App

c. Yearbook
i. Next meeting will be 2/20 at 12pm for interested participants.
ii. The committee needs pictures!

10. Valentines VIP Breakfast
a. Reminder to please RSVP and set up will be 3:15pm on Monday, 2/9.
11. Teacher Appreciation Week (Jessi Stiasny/Beka Richardson)
a. Vote on theme ideas - Camping theme was discussed and all approve.
b. Jessi Stiasny to create Whats App
12. Book Fair (Jessi Stiasny)
a. Important Dates:
i. 4/16 - Set up (Need Tables!) - Beka Richardson and Kelsie Wilkes can provide
ii. 4/17 - Preview day
iii. 4/20-4/23 - Shopping days
iv. 4/23 - Take down at 1PM
b. Pass around sheet for volunteer interest, create WhatsApp - Jessi Stiasny to create Whats App

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13. Raise Craze (Kimberly Adams/Jessi Stiasny)
a. Jessi Stiasny to create Whats App to poll for a meeting date.
14. Spring Family Event (Jeanne Falke/Kelly Diehl)
a. Date selection - May 19
b. Brainstorm ideas - Family game night after school with light snacks and potential community
service project.
c. Jessi Stiasny to create Whats App
15. Next Community Meeting: March 6, 2026 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria
Meeting Adjourned at 10:26am

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Jessi Stiasny, Kelsie Wilkes, Kimberly Adams, Chandra Baca, Stacie Gallegos, Jenn Lewis,
Brittany Dieker, Kelsey Shoultz, Beka Richardson, Crystal Torres, Jeanne Falke, Kelly Diehl, Nicky
Quinby

Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly Adams) - 9:20 am
2. Review of November Minutes - Board approved.
3. Teacher Update - No update at this time.
4. Treasury Update (Stacie Gallegos)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $51,552.10
ii. Total Income: $7,426.00
iii. Total Expenses: $3,759.89
iv. Ending Balance: $55,218.21
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Kathy Anacleto, Kindergarten (12/12/25) - Lower grade Math Stackers small group
bundle for use in small guided math groups ($136), and Letters crayons word
building center ($29.99,) and Snap & amp; Build Phonics complete set ($85) for center
activities. Possible Tax. Total without tax $250.99 - Approved up to $300 to
include tax. Beka Richardson motions to approve, Kimberly Adams seconds, 
and all approve.

5. Principal Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz)
a. Staff shows interest in spirit wear for January.
b. Discussed EPR feedback, including tech issue and pain points around accessing.
c. Budgeting for the 26-27 School Year will begin, specifically around enrollment.
6. SAC Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz) - No update at this time.
7. Bylaws Revision

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a. PTO Board would like to update the bylaws to better reflect terms for positions and other
operational functions. Will provide by February meeting.

8. Basketball Hoop Update
a. Moving forward on pricing and waiting on materials for install date.
9. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear (Natalie Vice) - Orders open again in mid-January through February.
b. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal Torres/Natalie Vice)
i. Hot Cocoa Bar - January 20
1. Crystal Torres will reach out for cup donations.
2. Kelsie Wilkes will create Whatsapp for volunteers.
3. Beka Richardson will provide food. Stacie Gallegos will provide cookies.
ii. Spring Appreciation - March 10
1. Theme will be mocktails

c. Yearbook
i. The next meeting will be 2/20 at 12pm for interested participants.
ii. The committee needs pictures!
d. Teacher Appreciation
i. Beka Richardson to head, Jenn Lewis and Brittany Dieker to co-head.
ii. Food items are the biggest hit.

10. Holiday Shoppe (Kimberly Adams/Stacie Gallegos/Jessi Stiasny)
a. Inventory Update - 95 items leftover and have begun purchases for next year.
b. Feedback - Inventory stickers were extremely helpful and need to adjust shopping experience for
next year which will include a Grandparent section.

11. Valentines VIP Breakfast
a. Volunteer list - Jessi Stiasny will setup Whatsapp.
b. Date selection - Confirmed date for 2/10 with 2/11 as back up. Will be able to begin setup in the
Gym on 2/9 at 3:20pm. Jessi Stiasny will own VIP invites.
c. Space Logistics (Chandra Baca) - Confirmed food in Cafeteria and crafts/activities in Gym. Jessi
Stiasy, Crystal Torres and Nicky Quinby volunteer to help with balloon arch and decor.
d. Food ideas - Coffee and donuts. Crystal Torres will get quotes for donuts.
12. Fall Fundraising
a. Overall positive feedback includes the kindness theme and class bingo.
b. Areas to improve includes prize days, prize consistency and foam party set up.
c. Decision made to continue Raise Craze for the 26-27 school year and Jessi Stiasny will head
meeting on 3/6 to begin outlining logistics.
d. Jessi Stiasny and Jenn Lewis will ask for teacher suggestions for prize consistency. Suggested to
require prizes based on teacher suggestions.

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e. Chandra Baca will think of ideas for fundraising allocation.
13. Spring Family Event
a. Date selection - 5/19 confirmed.
b. Brainstorm ideas - Pizza Night, Movie Night
c. Jeanne Falke and Kelly Diehl will lead the event.
14. Next Community Meeting: February 6, 2026 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria
Meeting Adjourned at 10:42am

 

Friday, December 5, 2025

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Jessi Stiasny, Kelsie Wilkes, Natalie Vice, Kimberly Adams, Chandra Baca, Stacie Gallegos,
Jenn Lewis, Laura Wick, Brittany Dieker, Shellie Hawkins, Kelsey Shoultz, Beka Dudden
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly Adams) - 9:20am
2. Review of November Minutes - Board approved.
3. Teacher Update - Grades K-2 asked for potential funds for indoor field trips. Grants will not be
allocated for the 25-26 school year, but will re-visit requests for 26-27 school year.
4. Treasury Update (Stacie Gallegos)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $52,547.82
ii. Total Income: $435.06
iii. Total Expenses: $1,430.78
iv. Ending Balance: $51,552.10
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Patty Morand, 5th Grade (11/10/25) - Wipebook Flipchart (reusable anchor chart -
dry erase boards) for vertical learning and student collaboration. $157.74 + $20.99
shipping charge. Total $178.73 - Beka Dudden motions to approve, Natalie Vice
seconds and All approve.
2. Davi Murphy, Art (11/30/25) - Sketchbooks (3 @ $9.09 each) and colored pencils (3
@ $8.49 each) for Red Ribbon Art Contest winners, and cookies ($22.99), chips
($19.89) and capri suns ($10.49) for the Red Ribbon Winners Pizza Party. Total with
tax $112.35 - Beka Dudden motions to approve, Natalie Vice seconds and All
approve.
3. Shellie Hawkins, Lobby (12/2/25) - 6.5 ft artificial Christmas tree to replace the
current one placed in the lobby. Total $52.26 - Kimberly Adams motions to
approve, Beka Dudden seconds and All approve.
4. Kayla Knoll, Student Empowerment (12/3/25) - Transfer of funds raised from
selling glow items and popcorn at Family Dance. Total $113.07 - Board approved for
transfer of funds to Student Empowerment.

5. Principal Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz) - 1) Staff shows interest in spirit wear for
January, 2) Gianna Southard is this years Apple Awards representative, 3) October count met
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made in News You Can Use that they will go live 12/20, and 5) Survey has been sent out for
Watch D.O.G.S for Dads or other family members interested in volunteering for additional
security at the school (specifically during recess).
6. SAC Update (Chandra Baca/Kelsey Shoultz) - No update at this time.
7. Basketball Hoop Update - Discussed between steel and fiberglass backboards and voted for one
7ft fiberglass, two 10ft fiberglass and one quad. Total quote was about $26,000. Shellie Hawkins
motions to approve, Kimberly Adams seconds and All approve. Still waiting on additional
grant request approval and will send out communication for Colorado Gives Day for additional
donations.
8. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear - Orders open again in January
b. Family Dance Event (Jeanne Falke/Kelly Diehl) - Overall feedback was that the dance was fun and
engaging.
i. Student Empowerment earned $260.32 in proceeds.
c. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal Torres/Natalie Vice)
i. Hot Cocoa Bar - January 20 - Will touch base with Crystal.
ii. Spring Appreciation - March 10
d. Yearbook
9. Holiday Shoppe (Kimberly Adams/Stacie Gallegos/Jessi Stiasny)
a. Wrapping supplies - Communication for donations for paper, gift tags and table clothes
b. Save the date for NYCU and Social Media (Jessi Stiasny)
c. Sign up for wrapping day and shopping week - Sign up will be sent out on 12/5.
10. Valentines VIP Breakfast - Further discussion at next meeting.
a. Volunteer list
b. Date selection - Tentative date is set for 2/12 and will be further discussed at next meeting.
c. Space Logistics (Chandra Baca) - Tentative location will be Gym and Cafeteria and will be further
discussed at next meeting.
d. Food ideas
11. Spring Family Event - Agenda item moved to next meeting.
a. Date selection
b. Brainstorm ideas
12. Next Community Meeting: January 9, 2026 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria

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Meeting Adjourned at 10:40am

 

Friday, November 7, 2025

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Jessi Stiasny, Beka Dudden, Brittany Dieker, Stacie Gallegos, Jeanne Falke, Kelly Diehl, Crystal
Torres, Kimberly Adams, Jenn Lewis, Kelsey Shoultz, Shellie Hawkins
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly) 9:20 am
2. Review of October Minutes - Kim motions to approve, Beka seconds and all approve.
3. Teacher Update - No updates or feedback at this time.
4. Treasury Update (Stacie)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $51,735.53
ii. Total Income: $1,978.85
iii. Total Expenses: $1,166.56
iv. Ending Balance: $52,547.82
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Shellie Hawkins, Office (10/28/25) - Walmart gift cards (3 @ $25 each) for
the Holiday Door Decorating. Total $75. Kim motions to approve, Beka
seconds and All approve.
2. Katie Miller, 2nd Grade (10/20/25) - UFLI Teacher Manual for small group
reading intervention. $70 + $20 shipping. Total $90. Kim motions to
approve, Beka seconds and All approve.
3. Emily Hoff, 2nd Grade (10/31/25) - UFLI Teacher Manual for small group
reading intervention. $70 + $20 shipping. Total $90. Kim motions to
approve, Beka seconds and All approve.

b. Review Budget (Kimberly/Stacie) - New line item for Playground Project will be added
(this will separate teacher grant requests from the basketball hoops project request)
within the budget spreadsheet, with approved budget of $25,300 (budget moves - $6,000
comes from the reserve funds for next school years leaving the reserve at $12,000. $3,300
will come from the teacher grants, leaving that budget at $5,000 total. $1,000 will come
from the Staff Appreciation Week budget, leaving that event with $5,000. The other
$15,000 will be reallocated from the unused funds from past events). A 3rd Quarterly Staff
Appreciation event was also added to the budget spreadsheet with a given budget of $300..
Kim motions to approve, Beka seconds and All approve.

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5. Principal Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) - Apple Bar was appreciated by the staff and teachers
are currently working on report cards.
6. SAC Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) - Changes made to the parking lot have shown
improvement in the car line and parking flow.
7. Basketball Hoop Update - Received a bid for two 10ft steel and one 7ft steel for $28K. Additional
bids are also out and a grant has been submitted. Will receive an answer for the grant in
December.
8. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear - Orders open again in January
b. Fall Book Fair - Sales were $11,334.74 with a profit of $2,833.69 for the library
c. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation (Crystal & Natalie)
i. November 4 - Apple Bar update - Overall a success and staff appreciated.
ii. Set date for Hot Cocoa Bar - Date is set for January 20th and discussed
additional third appreciation for March 10. Kim motions to approve, Beka
seconds and All approve.

d. Yearbook
9. November 13th Family Dance Event - Current estimate of 150 attendees and will send out one
final last call.
a. Decorating days/times - November 13 at 3:20pm
b. Volunteer Needs - Will have 6-7 high school volunteers
10. Holiday Shoppe - Kimberly & Stacie
a. Need to check wrapping supplies and put out communication for donations - Will need
paper, gift tags and table clothes.
b. Save the date for NYCU and Social Media - Jessi
c. Need to create sign up for wrapping day and shopping week - Need to also update time
slots and send teacher sign up to Shellie.
i. There will be a Holiday Shoppe Meeting on November 18 at 2:45pm in the
conference room to discuss additional details.

11. Next community meeting December 5, 2025 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria.

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Friday, October 3, 2025

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Jessi Stiasny, Stacie Gallegos, Jenn Lewis, Brittany Dieker, Crystal Torres, Natalie Vice, Jeanne
Falke, Kelly D, Beka Dudden, Kimberly Adams, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, Shellie Hawkins
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly) 9:20am
2. WELCOME: Introductions
3. Review of September Minutes
4. Resignation of Beka as Vice President- Beka has decided to step down as VP for now as her free
time to commit to volunteering has substantially decreased at this time but will remain involved
as much as she can.
5. Nominations for open Vice President position- Kim nominates Jessi Stiasny to take on the role of
VP. Jessi accepts the role, Stacie motions to approve, Beka seconds, all approve. With Jessi
vacating the role of Secretary, Jenn Lewis nominates herself. Jessi motions to approve Jenn as
secretary, Stacies 2nds and All approve.
6. Teacher Update- Conferences are going well and the teachers really appreciate all the donations
for the dinners.
7. Treasury Update (Stacie)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $32,368.15
ii. Total Income: $21,883.97
iii. Total Expenses: $2,516.59
iv. Ending Balance: $51,735.53
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Shellie Hawkins, All Staff (9/18/25) - Money for soda machine emergencies.
$300. Kim motions to approve, Beka 2nds and All approve
2. Kayla Knoll, School Counseling/Prevention Activities (9/24/25) - Red Ribbon
Week Awareness goodies - lollipops (2 sets @ $30 each), Stay in the Game
ribbons (4 sets @ $10.25 each), sticker roll ($9.95), Be Kind to Mind bracelets
(340 @ $0.10 each), and color changing pencils (2 sets @ $49.95 each). Total

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with no shipping or tax $244.85. Stacie motions to approve up to $300,
Kim 2nds and All approve.

8. Principal Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz)- Great job to PTO on a successful fundraiser, it was a
huge success. The school is also officially fully staffed as of next week.
9. SAC Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz)- Next meeting on 10/20
10. Fall Fundraiser – Raise Craze Fundraiser Review- Foam party was fun and maybe next year we
need a permission slip that says if they don’t have a change of clothes they cannot participate. We
also submitted a survey to the teachers to get feedback.
a. Basketball Hoop status- calls have been made to see which company will be installing and
getting quotes

11. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear- Natalie- the last of the items were picked up and the ordering is officially
closed, should be getting the check soon
b. Fall Book Fair Setting up today, still a few slots next week for volunteers
c. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation- Crystal and Natalie
i. November 4- Apple Bar
d. Holiday Shop
e. Yearbook
12. Staff Conference Dinners (10/2 and 10/7)- Dinners are covered with donations
13. November 13th Family Dance Event
a. Theme- Glow theme decided, will be getting a save the date out before fall break
b. Decorating days/times TBD
14. Next community meeting November 7, 2025 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria.

Meeting Adjourned at 10:35

Friday, September 5, 2025

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, FES Community, Shellie Hawkins
Attendees: Brittany Doleva, Jane Balt, Kelsey Shoultz, Kimberly Adams, Brittany Deiker, Stacie Gallegos,
Roya Mahana, Crystal Torres, Sarah Bontwell, Beka Richardson, Jeanne Falke, Kelsie Wilkes, Natalie Vice
Agenda Items:
1. Call to Order (Kimberly) 9:20am
2. WELCOME: Introductions
3. Review of August Minutes. Beka motions to approve, Stacie seconds and all approve
4. Teacher Update- New Representative will be Jane Balt. Raise Craze is going well from a teacher
standpoint, although there was some confusion on how to hand out coins vs stars. Teachers are
also noticing that the buy in with the older grades is a bit harder.
5. Treasury Update (Stacie)
a. Treasury Activity
i. Beginning Balance: $16,915.13
ii. Total Income: $17,525.90
iii. Total Expenses: $2,072.88
iv. Ending Balance: $32,368.15
v. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests
1. Kaitlyn Lupinetti, 5th Grade (9/2/25) - School Zone Multiplication 0-12 Flash
Cards for multiplication fluency (15 @ $3.18 each). Plus tax. Total $50.38.
Beka motions to approve, Kelsie seconds and all approve

6. Principal Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) Off to a great start with the school year and with Raise
Craze. They’ve been getting some questions on clarification for playground updates they’ve been
fielding. IReady testing has also been going well and the kids have been working hard. Discussed
security updates for the building.
7. SAC Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) First meeting is on 9/10/25.
8. Fall Fundraiser – Raise Craze Fundraiser 8/26-9/12
a. Celebration Day 9/19 11:05-1:30, Pizza Party with the Principal 9/26 12-1

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b. M/W/F meet to update thermometers and bingo cards, could use volunteer help for this.
Will also be sending out communications about the foam party and opening the
celebration to families to watch.

9. Sagewood Carnival (9/11, 5-7 pm) Laura and Natalie will be leading the booth and game
10. Homecoming Parade on 9/17- Help with Decorating the Float, discussed some ideas on how to
decorate and will be decorating the day of, after drop off at a house where the trailer will be
parked.
11. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)
a. Spirit Wear - distribution plan for week of 9/15. Volunteer to pick up and organize- Natalie
and Crystal Volunteer.
b. Fall Book Fair 10/6-10/10- Will be setting up after meeting on 10/3.
c. Holiday Shop- sign up sheet for interest passed around
12. Staff Conference Dinners (10/2 and 10/7)
a. Vote to cater again- yes we will be. There will be a section in My School Bucks for
donations.

13. Quarterly Teacher Appreciation- Event Coordinator Needed- Crystal Volunteers, Roya can help
a. Coordinate set-up, clean-up and purchasing of items for 4 Events.
b. October 2 and 7- Conference Dinners coordinated with Shellie through family donations
c. November 4- Apple Bar
d. January 20 - Hot Cocoa Bar
e. March 10 - Conference Dinners coordinated with Shellie through family donations
14. November 13th Family Dance Event
a. Volunteer to plan and organize a team- Jeanne will take this on again this year
b. Secure D.J., plan food, decor, Student empowerment involvement, communications
15. Next community meeting October 3, 2025 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria.
Adjourn at 10:15am.

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Friday, August 22, 2025

Invitees: PTO Board, Chandra Baca, Kelsey Shoultz, Shellie Hawkins, FES Community

Attendees: Jessi Stiasny, Jeanne Falke, Kelsie Wilkes, Natalie Vice, Kimberly Adams, Chandra Baca, Stacie Gallegos, Jordan Glassberg, Jenn Lewis, Crystal Torres, Roya Mahana, Megan Flanagan, Kelsey Shoultz, Laura Wick, Brittany Dieker, Shellie Hawkins

WELCOME: What we do as the Franktown PTO (Kelsie) and Introductions. Board members, staff, and parents all introduced themselves, and Kelsie explained how PTO handles/plans, and funds the family events and votes on teachers' grant requests

Agenda Items:

1. Call to Order (Kimberly) at 9:20 am.

2. Review of Minutes, Jessi motions to approve, Stacie seconds, all approve

3. Teacher Update- Status on New Representative, Mrs Baca is talking with staff and we should have one decided on in the next week or so.

4. Treasury Update (Stacie)

   1. Treasury Activity

      1. Beginning Balance: $18,095.00

      2. Total Income: $1,915.71

      3. Total Expenses: $3,095.58

      4. Ending Balance: $16,915.13

      5. Reimbursement and/or Grant Requests

         1. Kathy Anacleto, Kindergarten (5/20/25) - Math Stackers Mega Math Magnets ($89) for helping build and support number sense, and Math Stackers Learning System ($359) to build and support number sense and algebraic thinking. Total $448. Chandra motions to approve, Laura seconds, all approve

         2. Jennifer Lapp and Caitlin Sims, Kindergarten (8/12/25) - Number Talks Daily Math Talks set ($20) to encourage reasoning, communication and problem solving in math routines, Math Stackers Mega Math Magnets (2 @ $89 each) to support visual learning and hands on engagement, and Math Thinker Plus Kit (2 @ $359 each). Total $916. Kelsie motions to approve, Chandra seconds, all approve.

5. Principal Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) Great start to the school year, lots of happy kids in the halls and transitioning well back into learning mode. These first few weeks the focus is on essential skills, routines, organization and building relationships in the classrooms. Fully staffed at this point, still waiting on an EA4 and an EA1 to start. Discussed the parking structure change and the reasons behind it. The Promethean Boards were all installed in the classrooms and the teachers are loving them so far and learning all they can do.

6. SAC Update (Mrs. Baca, Mrs. Shoultz) Projections for budgets are looking good and the first meeting is on 9/10/25.

7. Chair Positions available for 25/26 school year

   1. Fundraising Coordinator - Chair Position- Natalie Vice volunteers for this position

   2. Events Coordinator - Chair Position- Jenn Lewis and Crystal Torres volunteer for this position to work together

   3. Teacher Representative- Open- should be decided next week

8. Fall Fundraiser – Raise Craze Fundraiser 8/26-9/12

   1. Important Dates: Assembly 8/26 and Celebration 9/19

   2. Will be decorating the Kindness wall and hanging posters today after the meeting for anyone available and interested in helping.

   3. Additional Volunteers- sign up sheet was passed around and brief discussion about what will be taking place at the school during the fundraiser

9. Committee Updates (Brief, 5 min or less)

   1. Spirit Wear -Ordering is open until 9/1, Will be sent home with students on or around 9/15

   2. Yearbook - Volunteers needed to take pics of kids for the yearbook, Jenn Lewis and Crystal Torres volunteer to help with this for Kindergarten and 1st grade levels

   3. Fall Book Fair: Sign up sheet for those interested in volunteering was passed around

      1. Important dates: 10/6-10/10, set up day on 10/3, class previews on 10/6, take down on 10/10 after 1pm (Confirmed with Shellie)

10. Sagewood Carnival (9/11, 5-7 pm)

    1. Participation was decided on, Laura Wick volunteer to work the booth

11. Homecoming Parade on 9/17- Help with Decorating the Float- Passed sign up sheet

12. Holiday Shoppe - decided on dates, wrapping day will be 12/12/25 and the Shoppe will be open 12/15-12/18, as there is no school on 12/19. Sign up sheet was passed around for those interested.

13. Fall Family Event to be decided on but the date has been set for 11/13/25

14. Next community meeting September 5, 2025 at 9:15 in FES cafeteria.

Meeting adjourned at 10:30am