Mission Statement
Through programs and events designed to bring our community together the goal of the BFHE PTCO is to garner resources to support student learning and achievement in technology, arts, and science. Our mission is to create a continuous cycle of good will for our children who will benefit today and in the future.
Guiding Principles
- To provide leadership in academic resources through technology;
- To support the arts and healthy lifestyle programs;
- To create well rounded students through the exposure of external programs;
- To encourage parent partnerships and community involvement.
PTCO Contacts
Position |
Email |
Name |
Co-President 1 |
Amy Hester |
|
Co-President 2 |
Sumi Chai |
|
VP Communications |
Julie Jochems |
|
Co- Treasurer |
Ashley Flake |
|
Co- Treasurer |
Caitlin Doeden |
|
Secretary |
Seema Kana |
|
Events Committee Chair(s) |
Julia Villalobos & Jeannette Bui-Kraft |
Board Position Descriptions
All board members are expected to attend monthly PTCO meetings and attend all PTCO events, as available.
We will need many volunteers for our fundraising events. Please see "Events Calendar" tab for the list of the events planned for 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in volunteering at the events please send us an email.
* denotes executive board member
- President(s)* is a two-year commitment and consists of one new/incoming member and one returning member. Co-Presidents preside at all PTCO meetings and are members of all committees. This position is responsible for oversight of major fundraisers and works closely with committee chairs, specifically fall Fun Run and spring auction. Co-Presidents work with the treasurer and principal to create an annual budget, and they are required to attend annual training provided by CCSD Parents Council.
- VP Communications is a two-year commitment responsible for weekly distribution of Hooties Highlights (e-newsletter). This position also creates the printed calendars and maintains PTCO’s Facebook page, Instagram page, and website. (optional board position)
- Treasure(s)* is a two-year commitment responsible for tracking income/expenses, monthly budget reports, tax preparation, and counting at events. The Bookkeeping Treasurer will work with community insight and the executive board to prepare a proposed budget for a vote yearly. Treasurers are required to attend one training provided by CCSD Parents Council. Additional training is offered for tax preparation.
- Secretary* is a two-year commitment responsible for recording the minutes of each PTCO meeting. The secretary also maintains printed copies of the minutes and distributes minutes electronically after each meeting.
- Events Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following events: Book Fairs, Storybook Ball and Spring Family Event. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms and procedures.
We will need many volunteers for our fundraising events. Please see "Events Calendar" tab for the list of the events planned for 2024-2025 school year. If you are interested in volunteering at the events please send us an email.
* denotes executive board member
Board Documents
Please click on each topic to find those documents. Please note this section is frequently updated.
If there are any questions about documents please reach out to the Secretary.
Please see a list of Frequently Asked Questions that the PTCO has received. If you have any additional questions please reach out to one of the co-presidents.
FAQ Document
Sales License: As required by the City of Aurora, the PTCO has acquired a sales license.
- 23-24 Adopted Bylaws
- 24-25 Adopted Bylaws
- 23-24 Adopted Budget
- 24-25 Adopted Budget
- Meeting Agenda 1/20/23
- Meeting Minutes 1/20/23
- Meeting Agenda 2/15/2023
- Meeting Minutes 2/15/2023
- Meeting Agenda 3/17/2023
- Meeting Minutes 3/17/2023
- Meeting Agenda 4/12/2023
- Meeting Minutes 4/12/2023
- Meeting Agenda 5/12/2023
- Meeting Minutes 5/12/23
- Meeting Agenda 9/27/23
- Meeting Minutes 9/27/23
- Meeting Agenda 11/29/23
- Meeting Minutes 11/29/23
- Meeting Agenda 2/28/24
- Meeting Minutes 2/28/24
- Meeting Minutes 4/18/2024
- Meeting Minutes 5/15/2024
- Meeting Agenda 7/16/24
- Meeting Minutes 7/16/24
- Meeting Agenda 8/28/24
- Meeting Minutes 8/28/24
- Meeting Agenda 9/11/24
- Meeting Minutes 9/11/24
If there are any questions about documents please reach out to the Secretary.
Please see a list of Frequently Asked Questions that the PTCO has received. If you have any additional questions please reach out to one of the co-presidents.
FAQ Document
Sales License: As required by the City of Aurora, the PTCO has acquired a sales license.
24-25 Adopted Budget
Based on Community Vote the 24-25 budget was adopted. Please see the link for the adopted budget.
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