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4/21/2026 

Aspen Creek Elementary

PTO Meeting Agenda & Notes

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  • Welcome & Introductions – Shelby Brennen

  • Financial Update – Shelby Brennen

    • Current balance: $6,502.75

    • Recent Expenses:

      • Staff Appreciation: $2,690

      • Carnival: $1,828

  • Principal Update – Mrs. Kistler

    • Tables for the outdoor classroom have been delivered; they will be up by the carnival

    • Huge thank you from staff for Staff Appreciation Week

    • Sign Up Genius for volunteers can be sent out; teachers have signed up already

    • 39 NHS & GE Cheerleaders volunteers signed up

  • Aspen Appetite Night Updates – Kim Johnson

    • Chipotle 5/6 from 4-8 pm (last of the year)

    • The Beanery last week

  • 2025-2026 PTO Board Elections – Shelby Brennen & Mrs. Kistler

    • President: Shelby Brennen

    • Vice President: Justina Kolbe

    • Secretary: Jenny Anderson

    • Treasurer: Abby Lathrop

    • Volunteer Coordinator: Eli Johnson

    • Fundraiser Coordinator: Kim Johnson

    • Outreach Coordinator: Meridith Bisenius & Nicole Brigham

  • High School Scholarship Update – Shelby Brennen  

    • Board voted on the winner

      • Amy Clark will receive a $500 scholarship

  • Carnival Planning – Shelby Brennen

    • Dunk tank volunteers: Mr Lugen, Ms Anderson, 

    • Fun services is booked and deposit has been paid

      • Cotton Candy machine, carnival games, Hungry Hungry Hippos

    • Volunteers still needed for concessions, floaters, clean up, cashiers

    • Will send carnival email this week, Mrs. Kistler’s newsletter and last call email on Monday

    • PTO room is organized and started prepping for the carnival

  • Open Agenda – Group