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 |
Arielle Whitacre |
|
Co-President 2 |
Amy Hester |
|
Co- Treasurer |
Sommer Williams |
|
Co- Treasurer |
Caitlen Doeden |
|
Secretary |
Colleen Alabado |
|
Fun Run Chair |
Amy Hester |
|
School Support Committee Chair |
Liz Pearne |
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 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in volunteering at the events please send us an email.
* denotes executive board member
The slate of Nominees for the 23-24 school year as follows:
President: Arielle Whitacre **
Co-Treasures: Caitlin Doeden and Sommer Williams **
Secretary: Colleen Alabado **
School Support Chair: Liz Pearne
Fun Run Chair: Amy Hester
Spirit Wear Coordinator: Whitney Bressler
**Denotes Executive Board position that requires voting which will occur during the last meeting in May.
These positions were voted on and approved at the May 12 meeting.
- 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)
- 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.
- School Support Committee Chair is a two-year commitment and will oversee the chair(s) of the following programs: Spirit Wear, Legacy Bricks, School Supplies, and Graduation Signs. This position will assist chair(s) as needed with publicity, volunteers, budget and money-handling, forms, and procedures.
- 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.
We will need many volunteers for our fundraising events. Please see "Events Calendar" tab for the list of the events planned for 2023-2024 school year. If you are interested in volunteering at the events please send us an email.
* denotes executive board member
The slate of Nominees for the 23-24 school year as follows:
President: Arielle Whitacre **
Co-Treasures: Caitlin Doeden and Sommer Williams **
Secretary: Colleen Alabado **
School Support Chair: Liz Pearne
Fun Run Chair: Amy Hester
Spirit Wear Coordinator: Whitney Bressler
**Denotes Executive Board position that requires voting which will occur during the last meeting in May.
These positions were voted on and approved at the May 12 meeting.
Financial Forms
If you need to submit a check request form or a grant request (for teachers) please use the links below:
Check Request Form: https://forms.gle/EbueRomB5XGPs1FF9
Grant Request Form: https://forms.gle/uedzcRdPKLDcfdLK8
Debit Card Request Form: https://forms.gle/94ZVieRStZ7Hz2527
These forms will be reviewed weekly. If you have any questions or need assistance please email: copres1.bfheptco@gmail.com
Check Request Form: https://forms.gle/EbueRomB5XGPs1FF9
Grant Request Form: https://forms.gle/uedzcRdPKLDcfdLK8
Debit Card Request Form: https://forms.gle/94ZVieRStZ7Hz2527
These forms will be reviewed weekly. If you have any questions or need assistance please email: copres1.bfheptco@gmail.com
Board Documents
Please click on each topic to find those documents. Please note this section is still being updated.
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.
- 22-23 Adopted Bylaws
- 23-24 Adopted Bylaws
- 22-23 Adopted Budget
- 23-24 Adopted Budget
- Meeting Agenda 9/14/22
- Meeting Minutes 9/14/22
- Meeting Agenda 10/14/22
- Meeting Minutes 10/14/22
- Meeting Agenda 11/16/2022
- Meeting Minutes 11/16/2022
- 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
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 Budget Reallocation Vote
Community Members: Due to a generous donor the majority of the cost of the playground renovations are being covered. As a result the PTCO only needs to allocate $6,500 to the playground instead of the original $15,000 was allocated and approved by the community. Therefore the PTCO, in consultation with Mrs. Rep and Mr. Terry, are asking for you to vote to approve to reallocate the remaining playground funds of$8,500 as follows:
Grade Level Grants - $8,500
This reallocation provides grant money to the teacher/grade level teams to help purchase items to enhance the curriculum of their lesson and provide other educational experiences such as field trips etc. The previously adopted budget did not have any grant money allocated for this.
This was approved was of 9/1/23
Grade Level Grants - $8,500
This reallocation provides grant money to the teacher/grade level teams to help purchase items to enhance the curriculum of their lesson and provide other educational experiences such as field trips etc. The previously adopted budget did not have any grant money allocated for this.
This was approved was of 9/1/23
